Rock solid start on the road to a £1m windfall
THERE is £1million available in this weekend’s Scoop6 courtesy of a win fund of £400k, a bonus fund that has reached £500k and an offer from Fred of an extra £100k for an individual Betfred winner.
There are two races from Haydock and four from Ascot, with the final five races live on ITV4.
We start on Merseyside where Shear Rock can put behind him a run of seconds with victory for Kerry Lee.
He was second to an improving mare last time on his first start since a wind operation and can gain his reward for consistency.
Over at Ascot, De Dollar Man can improve on a close-up fourth at Newbury six weeks ago. He will love the testing conditions and is consistent.
Soul Emotion can take the big step up to Grade One company and take the JLT Hurdle.
Nicky Henderson’s French recruit has won both starts since coming to England.
Back to Haydock and Donald McCain’s
Testify can take his course record to three from three in the Tommy Whittle Chase.
The fifth leg at Ascot SHEER CLASS: Shear Rock can go to Gold Present, who is just
5lb higher than winning this race
12 months ago.
He was third in a Grade 2 at the course on seasonal return, which should put him spot on for a repeat victory in this contest. Finally, the day’s big betting race can go to Ireland courtesy of Tornado Watch.
He was a winner in heavy ground in April and was an eyecatcher staying on into fifth in a competitive contest last time at Fairyhouse. MARK PEARSON Haydock 1.35 Ascot 1.50 Ascot 2.25
Haydock 2.40
Testify
Ascot 3.00
Gold Present
Ascot 3.35
Tornado Watch