Haydock Park Tips

Situated comfortably between Liverpool and Manchester in Merseyside, Haydock Park Racecourse is renowned for its prestigious history, having clinched the Racecourse of the Year title in both 1998 and 2000, and offers a mix of flat and National Hunt events throughout the year.

The venue, with a capacity for 20,000 racing fans, is a picturesque blend of parkland hosting approximately 30 exciting race meetings annually.

Haydock Park Flat Course

The Haydock circuit spans roughly 1 mile and 5 furlongs, with an oval shape and a left-hand bend. It features a gentle climb on the final 4-furlong stretch, ideal for sprint events up to 6 furlongs with the straight chute extension.

Haydock Park Jumps Course

During winter, the Haydock jumps course presents a formidable challenge with its stout fences. Despite this, the track maintains a left-handed, flat design.

Haydock Park Feature Races

Haydock hosts around 30 race meetings yearly from January to December, featuring numerous standout events.

February heralds the Grand National Trial , a formidable 3-mile, 4-furlong, 97-yard course with 22 challenging fences dating back to its 1947 inception. major trial for the Grand National.

In November, the celebrated Betfair Chase takes place, a key race beloved by enthusiasts, forming part of the Betfair Million Bonus, famously won by Kauto Star in 2006. King George Chase and Gold Cup .

Early July brings the Lancashire Oaks , a competition for three-year-old and older fillies and mares over a distance of 1 mile, 3 furlongs, and 175 yards.

September features the Sprint Cup , a prestigious Group 1 flat race covering 6 furlongs, held at Haydock Park.

Throughout the year, Haydock stages a variety of exciting races:

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Betting Advice For Haydock Park

Flat Course Advice

• Designed with a left-hand orientation, predominantly flat, with a bespoke jumps course
• Highlighting the September Group 1 Sprint Cup over 6 furlongs with many valuable handicaps and Group races.
• A low draw is advantageous over a 7-furlong distance due to the quick bend.
• Michael Dods has a 16% success rate with a 17/107 record, showcasing a solid LSP recently.
• Charles Hills demonstrates a 20% strike rate with his consistent 16/80 performance at this venue.
• Hugo Palmer boasts a 24.5% winning rate with a 16/65 track record, though only 3/25 since relocating to the NW.
• Adam Kirby maintains a strong 20.69% win percentage with a 12/58 tally.
• Jack Mitchell 12/50 in recent seasons.
• Callum Rodriguez holds a 13% win ratio over recent years with a 7/52 record, including two 16/1 victories.

Jumps Course Advice

• The course was modified to feature portable fences replacing the larger and stiffer ones over the past two decades.
• The focal point in November is the Grade 1 Betfair Chase, amid a wealth of other Graded fixtures.
• Jamie Snowden boasts a remarkable 36% win ratio with a 9/25 standing recently.
• Phil Kirby maintains a winning pace at 16.67% with notable victories at odds of 25/1, 8/1, and 13/2, alongside placements at 18/1, 20/1, and 33/1.
• Venetia Williams has secured a 19% victory rate at 12/63, featuring winners like the 66/1 Kapga de Lily.
• Paul O’Brien showcases a 4/11 record from recent mounts.
• Sean Bowen carries a 26.67% success rate with his 8/30 wins in the recent past.