Wild Desert at Haydock, 15:35 - Tips, Betting and Prediction

All eyes on Haydock for the 'Race 4 Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Novice Stakes' at 15:35 today, over a demanding 6 furlongs and 212 yards. With the going reported as 'Good to firm-good in places', it should favour those with a bit of speed. Leading the pack with high hopes is Wild Desert, a 2-year-old trained by the formidable C Appleby and piloted by Billy Loughnane. Despite being a young colt with no race record to speak of, Wild Desert comes in favoured at an encouraging live price of 1.91. Appleby's recent form has been impressive, with a 36% win rate over the past 180 days, which could mean Wild Desert has the backing of a high-performing stable, even if actual on-track evidence is thin on the ground. Another interesting contender, Port Darwin, also aged 2, comes from the C Johnston yard with Tom Marquand taking the reins. Priced at a tempting 9, this colt might be considered a value bet in what looks to be an open field. Again, no race experience just yet, but Johnston has been active, especially over this distance, and any horse from this stable merits respect. Meanwhile, Island Bear trained by Dr R Newland & J Insole with K Shoemark aboard, is marked at 8. Although lacking direct race experience like the top picks, the training combo maintains a respectable presence in the racing circuit. Comparing the field, and despite the lack of hard data due to the horses' inexperience, Wild Desert stands out. Appleby's knack for preparing debutants and Billy Loughnane's promising stats suggest they could make a potent combination today. Bet wisely and remember, every race is a chance to write a new story! Best of luck, and always gamble responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 23rd May 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	6. Wild Desert	-	25¹	8⁵	12⁸	30²
3^rd	4. Last Verse	-	18²	10²	10²	22¹
5^th	5. Port Darwin	-	19⁷	8⁹	8⁶	19⁶
4^th	2. Credit Forgedd It	-	19²	9⁰	9⁰	19⁶
2^nd	3. Island Bear	-	20⁶	7⁴	7²	14⁷

Haydock 15:35

Race 4 Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Novice Stakes (6f 212y)

23rd May 25