Haydock, Navan and Newcastle

there is N.H. racing today at Haydock, Navan and Newcastle, and although the quality s well below that to be seen ascot, there are interesting and competitive racing at all three tracks. Best horse on view at Haydock is Kalahari King (Ferdy Murphy /Graham Lee) who should win the novice chase pver 2 miles at 15.00 if he is to justify his position as second favoiurite for the "Arkle"; however Doctor David (Caroline Bailey/ Andrew Thornton) and Stzumped (Henry Daly/ Mark Bradbourne), both in receipt of weight, could be dangerous. German-bred United (Lucy Wadham/ Jimmy McCarthy) is an interesting entry in the handicap hurdle at 15.35, but she has been off the track for almost 2 years and may need the race; Keoth Reveley´s paid top-wewight Tazbar (Graham Lee) and Accordello (James Reveley) could get involved here. At Newcastle, the novice chase over 3 miles at 15.20 should go toAccpording to Pete (Malcolm Jefferson/ Dougie Costello), who is unbeaten in 3 starts this seaspon and lo oks a smart prospect; Sue Smith´s Mill Side (Shane Byrne) is the one to beat. German-bred First Look (Peter Monteith/ Ryan Mania) won well last time out, but the handicap chase at 16.25 looks very open; at his best Akilak (Howard Johnson/ Denis O´Regan) could take this, but bottom-weight Just for Men (Mike Todhunter/ Brian Hughes) looks a danger to all. At Navan in Ireland the going will be very testing. Newbay Prop (Tony Martin/ Paul Carberry) can exploit his lenient handicap rating over hurdles at 15.00, although he is undeniably better over fences, and Martin also saddles ex-German Le Marquis (David Casey) in the beginners chase half an hour later. However Golden Silver (Willie Mullins/ Paul Townend) looks the likeliest winner here.