Haydock 2:40 Tips: Riskintheground Can Defend Silver Trophy Crown

Tip: Riskintheground 🔥

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Quick Tips

⭐ Best Bet: Riskintheground
⚡ Main Danger: Zurich
🎯 Value/Each Way: The Bluesman

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Race Preview

The Haydock 2:40 (2m4f Silver Trophy Handicap Chase, Grade 2) looks a strong renewal, with several seasoned handicappers lining up.

Riskintheground returns to defend his crown having won this race last year off a slightly higher mark. He showed signs of returning to form at Cheltenham last time before being hampered, and a clear round here could see him go very close again.

Zurich is a key player after a consistent season and a solid effort in the Plate at Cheltenham. He looks well treated and should be firmly in the mix if reproducing that level.

The Bluesman has been progressive over fences and arrives in good form, though drying ground may not be ideal. Still, his profile suggests there could be more to come in a race of this nature.

Outlaw Peter is respected following a convincing C&D win recently, though a rise in the weights asks a tougher question this time, while Moon d’Orange is another to consider after a strong late effort at Cheltenham.

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Value Angle

The Bluesman looks a solid each-way option. He’s been progressing nicely and if handling conditions, he has the profile to outrun his price.

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Tips

Best Bet: Riskintheground ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Main Danger: Zurich ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Each Way: The Bluesman ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

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Verdict

Riskintheground’s course record and recent signs of a return to form make him the one to beat as he bids to land this race again. Zurich is the main threat, while The Bluesman appeals most each-way.

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