TONY CALVIN: SATURDAY’s ITV course details

There are currently 38 in the bet365 Gold Cup, with the progressive Havaila the favourite at prices ranging from 5s to 7s (maximum field of 20 on the day).

We will know more at midday on Monday.

As you can see below, the course have been hammering on the water.

SATURDAY’s DETAILS

SANDOWN

Chase: Good (Good to Firm in places) (Going stick 6.6 on Sun 11:00am)

Hurdle: Good (Good to Firm in places) (Going stick 7.0 on Sun 11:00am)

Sunday course update: 1mm rain in April to date. Prolonged dry spell to continue this week. Temperature in the mid to high teens.

Watering: Jump Course has been receiving up to 50mm per week for 5 weeks. Aim will be Good ground, or as close thereto as we can achieve with continued watering. This will be in the region of 10mm per day.

Yr.no latest (11.52am Sunday): Dry and sunny, 14-20 degrees (19-20 degrees Friday and Saturday)

HAYDOCK

GOING: Soft

Round Course: Heavy in places. Dry back expected given outlook.

Rails: Small drop-in from the East Bend. Races are programmed on the Inner Course, subject to change to Outer Course to be decided.

Stalls: 1m4f, 1m2f & 6f: Outside 7f & 1m: Inside

Sunday course update: 11mm last 7 days. Outlook patchy cloud at times, odd shower on Monday but staying mostly dry with sunny spells. High pressure and sunny Wednesday to Raceday. Maximum temperature of 17°C

Yr.no latest (11.52am Sunday): Dry and bright, 11-16 degrees