Horse racing tips: In-form Appleby the pick at Haydock

14.00 Haydock – Ottonian – 9/4 – 2pts

A scorer on debut at Thirsk (soft), Charlie Appleby’s 3yo is a likely to improve again for today’s step up up in trip for a stable operating at a 35% strike rate over the last 14 days.

15.20 Worcester – Madam Anna – 4/1 – 2pts

Bolted up on debut last month in impressive fashion by 9 lengths at Plumpton, she escapes any sort of penalty for that win and looks a big price considering what she achieved that day.

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15.30 Haydock – Addeybb – 3/1 – 1pts

Beautifully bred, William Haggas’ 3yo ran well in an above average maiden at Newmarket last time out that has already produced winners. Up to a mile today, he should have what it takes to see off this expensively assembled field.
19.25 Hamilton – Silvanus – 9/2 – 1pt

Versatile when it comes to ground conditions, the veteran 12yo has been in fine form of late with three second places in a row.
20.40 Kempton – North Creek – 5/2 – 1pt

Used to racing in much better company than today’s line-up, the drop back down in trip should suit and the booking of top jockey James Doyle points towards a big run today.