Rely on Circuiteer

Circuiteer can spring a surprise in the Coral Handicap at Haydock today. Jack Berry's charge went right off the boil last season after picking up three events, including a decent handicap at Pontefract, but as a result he is now able to race off an attractive-looking handicap mark.

It was at this time of year 12 months ago that Circuiteer struck his purple patch of form and that, combined with his apparent preference for fast ground and a turning track would make him look an appealing proposition.

But the added benefit of the plum draw on the inner rail in stall one, and the booking of Kevin Darley can only serve to add to his chances and the fouryear-old is given the nap.

It looks highly significant that Eaton Square has been kept in training as a four-year-old and the beautifully-bred son of Nureyev can reward the patience of his connections by taking the Bickershaw Conditions Stakes.

Henry Cecil's charge won a 21-runner maiden at Newbury and then took a minor event at Goodwood before flopping when fancied for the Princess Of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket.

He ruined his chance that day by pulling far too hard in the early stages of the race but there must be another chance that with another year on his back, Eaton Square could have the maturity to become a quality racehorse.

Silver Sun was a consistent sort last term , who only narrowly failed to get her head in front on the racecourse. But with David Elsworth's string in such flying form, she can break her duck in the Flanagan And Allen Fillies' Handicap at Brighton.

Half an hour later, Shipley Glen - who found a mile here just too sharp when floored by Master Caster last time out - can return to winning ways in the Ladbrokes Have A Bet at Butlins Handicap.