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Haydock 19:15

Race 4 Betfred 'Join Our Sports Club' Handicap (7f 37y)

30th May 25

WinnerSunlit UplandsSP 5
Horse
Think Of A Name
Jockey
Oisin Murphy
Trainer
W J Knight
Race 4 Betfred 'Join Our Sports Club' Handicap at Haydock over 7f 37y, starting at 19:15, presents a field of 3-year-olds contending on a track described as Good to soft-good in places. Let's delve into the form, shall we? Let’s start with our top tip, 'Think Of A Name', steered by Oisin Murphy and trained by W J Knight. Currently pegged with a live price of 7.5, which suggests he's got a fighting chance among today’s lineup. Murphy is in cracking form, with a recent win rate of 17% over the last 14 days, and when combined with Knight’s setup, the team looks promising. However, Think Of A Name's recent outings aren't too flashy, with only 1 win from 6 starts in the past 720 days, casting a small shadow over his potential today. Pietro, another 3-year-old gelding, isn’t to be underestimated, sharing the same odds as Think Of A Name at 7.5. With Kyle Strydom in the saddle and John Fanshawe calling the shots, Pietro’s modest history of 1 win in 9 races over the last 720 days gives him room to surprise, particularly with Fanshawe’s decent strike rate of 18% in the previous 180 days. While there's a hint of form, it’s not quite top drawer. Then there’s 'Initial Blue', going off at long odds of 21, which hints he might struggle here. Sporting the guidance of Tom Marquand and under the preparation of R Hannon, Initial Blue might just pull a rabbit out of the hat, given Marquand's decent performance in recent races. But with a performance leaning more towards participation over the past days rather than decorating the winner’s circle, it’d take a bit more than hope for a top finish. To hedge your bets, 'Think Of A Name' appears as the model choice for today’s race, especially with notably strong connections between jockey and trainer hinting at potential underpinning that decent live price. So get your tips down, cheer them on, and remember – always bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:20 am on 30th May 2025

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