Haydock races

The glorious sunshine had the ground running faster than at the time of declaration and led to a few non-runners. It again, was not a day for the favourites as only three won but there were no big outsiders.

The second race had Lydiate Lady quick away and setting the fast pace, tracked by Boundary Lane and the prominent Bellevarde with the wide running Quench Dolly. Seen The Lyte missed the break and was slowly away but managed to recover half way through the race. At two furlongs out Peggie Sue and Bellevarde were pushed along, Lydiate Lady had her lead decreased as Seen The Lyte and Boundary Lane made headway. With one furlong out Boundary Lane challenged alongside Quench Dolly, Bellevarde and Peggie Sue lost their placings. In the final furlong Seen The Lyte was shaken up and challenged Boundary Lane in the closing stages resulting in a photo finish whilst Quench Dolly merely kept on and Lydiate Lady weakened. First was Seen The Lyte by a short head to second Boundary Lane, 1 length to third Quench Dolly by 1 1/4 lengths.

In the 7:30 Subjectivist took an early lead before We Owen A Dragon took over. Valdermoro, Mystery Power and Subjectivist were not far off the pace. Must Dream and Loretta Lass were never really in contention, missing the break and being slowly away. At three furlongs out Mystery Power and Valdermoro fought for third place whilst We Owen A Dragon was still leading. At two furlongs out Subjectivist took over the lead. Mystery Power ran very green but began to challenge. Valdermoro who was pushed along as We Owen A Dragon weakened. With one furlong out Mystery Power led, Subjectivist was ridden along. Valdermoro was denied a clear run, when Thunder King was given a reminder with little effect. In the final furlong Mystery Power ran on but Subjectivist couldn't match the pace of the winner and Valdermoro kept on. The winner Mystery Power couldn't be caught, second was Subjectivist by 1 length and third Valdermoro by 3/4 lengths.

Additionally at Ascot it has been a week of upsets and some surprises, including Dettori's four timer enabling him to claim the Royal Ascot riders crown. Hayley Turner became the first female jockey to ride a winner at royal Ascot winner in 32 years and the shock of Danny Tudhope having numerous winners.

Next update will be from Tuesdays racing at Beverley.