Horse Racing

HaydockFri, July 18, 2025

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15:25 Haydock

Truly Independent 15th Year Gallop Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier) (Gbbplus Race)

C4 | 4+

Winner GBP £6,281 - 8 runners

1m 6f

Going: Good

Surface: T

Race Tip

RUSSIAN CRESCENDO (1) represents a leading yard. Won twice last year including a 1m4f novice race at Ascot. Open to further improvement up in trip. Top pick. CURRAN (8) is proven over this distance having won handicaps at Doncaster (1m7f) and Newmarket (this trip) last month. Only sixth attempting 2m at York last Saturday. Respect on best form. KNIGHTS AFFAIR (6) recorded a smart 3.5L second contesting a 2m novices hurdle at Worcester. Might feature. PIQUE' (3) could play a role.