Sainted ready to repay faith at Haydock

Sainted can make a swift return to action pay dividends in the British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Handicap at Haydock.

William Haggas’ charge ran at Goodwood last week when she finished sixth of ten runners in a Group Three heat over seven furlongs. The four-year-old’s placing does not quite tell the whole story though as she was only beaten just over three lengths despite suffering an impeded passage over a furlong out.

Given she had previously scored with the minimum of fuss in a York handicap on her return at the beginning of July, Sainted clearly knows how to get her head in front.

This class two event obviously represents an easier task than last week’s Goodwood heat and Sainted could be a cut above her rivals here.

Prendergast Hill has been thoroughly consistent so far this term and can gain a richly deserved victory in the Marathonbet Sportsbook Brighton Challenge Cup Handicap at the seaside venue.

Thefive-year-oldhasnotfinished out of the first three in five starts for Ed de Giles so far this term and the handicapper has left him on a mark of 80. Given that he won off 2lb higher last year, that mark certainly appears to remain competitive.

Dubawi Prince has not been seen since lining up in what has transpired to be a pretty hot conditions heat at Newbury back in April, but he is definitely one to note at Sandown in the Fizz Fridays At Slug And Lettuce Handicap.