Haydock preview: Knight rider could prove very good in Saturday’s Temple Stakes at Haydock | Racing news

As the clock ticks down at Royal Ascot, the attention of the weekend winning team turns to Haydock this Saturday and a quality card ahead.

There are a pair of Group Two contests hosted by regular sidekicks Declan Rix and Sam Boswell at Temple Stakes and Sandy Lane, as well as Kate Tracy to preview a hugely competitive Silver Bowl.

Knight Rider roared to victory in the Palace House Stakes at Newmarket earlier this month for Carl Burke and again took on many of the same rivals.

Host Kate Tracy…

“I’m with you Knight Rider Here at 5/1. I think his recent gelding operation has really improved him and potentially we will see more from him.

“It was a really impressive performance from him last time out.

“He has a lot of pace and was clear several lengths going into the final furlong. He dictated the race.

“For beating my tip roomster last time, he owes me!”

Declan Rix of Attheraces.com…

“I’m going to be naughty and have two darts. Speed ​​is important here because it’s a hill in this race.

“This department is crying out for new blood and separator Potentially that horse. Since coming back from America he’s moved in, it looks like he’s improved from four to five again.

“His two wins at York and Newmarket this year have been really good, he’s got serious early pace. I think he’s got the pace to lead this field, so I’ll take him.

“But, I also want a hold-up horse because we have every chance of falling off the pace. With that in mind, I’m going to take the William Haggs-trained First instinct“

Sam Boswell of BetVictor…

“Part of me is desperate that we can get some consistency in the five-furlong division.

“I looked through this race and thought: ‘Why am I trying to get? Knight Rider beat?’

“I was at Newmarket and was impressed with his effort. Carl Burke said the horse grew a bit after that.

“I know Carl said he’ll walk the track but I think the ground will be fine.

“There are others you can certainly make a case for but I’m really hopeful that at this level, Knight Rider can continue his upward journey.”