Daily theatrical presentation of Paul Kealy at Haydock Racecourse

In today's races, the focus is on Dramatic Star, a horse from a renowned stable, as it takes on the challenging 1m4½f distance in the Betfair Exchange Old Borough Cup at Haydock.

Dramatic Star, known for its impressive displays of stamina, will be ridden by Jason Hart, with regular jockey Jason Hart opting for another horse from the same stable instead. This change in jockeys comes after Dramatic Star's final outing last term, where it demonstrated its endurance over the longer distances, including two shockers over 1m6f, one of which was marred by a slip at Haydock on Lancashire Oaks day.

However, Dramatic Star's performance over 1m6f last season was not entirely convincing. The horse struggled to get home when tried over the distance, with a poor showing on a quick surface in The Reverend's race. Conversely, Dramatic Star finished in a respectable staying-on sixth place in the Shergar Cup, its first run of the season.

Paul Kealy, a noted racing analyst, considers Dramatic Star to be thrown in on last season's soft-ground form. This could be an opportunity for Dramatic Star to prove its mettle on a different surface.

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Dramatic Star underwent a significant change four days after a poor run when favourite for the Melrose. The horse was gelded, which could have had an impact on its performance. Only time will tell if this change has improved Dramatic Star's chances in today's race.

As always, remember to gamble responsibly and enjoy the race!