January 17 / 12.15 Haydock

12.15

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7657.45
  • 2m 3f 203y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 23P-11

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who made winning handicap debut at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) in November on second chase start and followed up at Aintree (2m, good to soft); this very lightly raced 7yo could be even better now up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Throatlash

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Front-runner; made mistakes and was under pressure when falling three out at Haydock (2m4f, soft) two months ago; however, he was 3-3 in handicap chases (1m7f-2m4f, soft/good to soft) previously and this very lightly raced 7yo may still have more to offer.

11/2

8

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Throatlash

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Lightly raced 7yo who hasn't looked back since having wind surgery, readily completing a hat-trick over C&D four weeks ago; up another 5lb but that form has been franked so this sound-jumping front-runner rates a big player.

11/4

1st

2

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

12:15 Haydock

Throatlash

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

3m point winner who made winning handicap debut at Wetherby (1m7f, soft) in November on second chase start and followed up at Aintree (2m, good to soft); this very lightly raced 7yo could be even better now up in trip.

5/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2131-5 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
2-6 over fences, the wins coming in 2024 (2m5f/2m4f, good); following a long absence he returned with an encouraging fifth at Newbury (2m4f, good to soft) and could show the benefit of that outing today.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

17:25 Huntingdon

Icare Grandchamp

11st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Landed his third success over fences at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) in February; shaped as if his stamina gave out when third of five finishers here (2m4f, good to soft) last month; may be worth another chance back in trip on better ground.

4/1

3rd

6

1st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 3

14:45 Huntingdon

Icare Grandchamp

10st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Justified favouritism at Plumpton (soft) dropped back to 2m1f last time, building on a solid Haydock effort and taking chase record to 3-8; versatile and steadily progressive sort who gained his other wins over 2m4f/2m5f on good ground; respected.

7/4

1st

4

9th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 219y

Class 4

15:15 Plumpton

Icare Grandchamp

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Seven runs over fences have produced two wins and as many seconds; bumped into a progressive rival last time at Haydock (2m4f, good to soft) and should have a part to play.

11/8

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -45223

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Yet to seriously threaten over fences but he's run pretty well in warm novice handicap chases on his last three starts and today's contest should take less winning; possible player following a 2lb drop.
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1st

9

15th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

17:45 Aintree

Southoftheborder

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Henrietta C Knight

Finally came good over fences at Kempton (2m2f, good) and nearly followed up at Market Rasen, albeit when odds-on for a four-runner race; nudged up another 3lb for that defeat but still one to consider.

7/2

2nd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Market Rasen

Southoftheborder

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Henrietta C Knight

Took nine attempts to open chasing account but the form of his win at Kempton (2m2f, good) three weeks ago was nicely boosted by the runner-up on Saturday, and this fellow is still on a good mark after a 3lb rise.

2/1

1st

4

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

Southoftheborder

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Henrietta C Knight

Record of 0-8 over rules fences but form is largely consistent and this second run since wind surgery may be the time to catch him, especially with Sean Bowen up for first time; interesting today.

3/1

Form: 47634- D BF

Last run: 402 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
0-9 over fences since winning on his chase debut in February 2024 and absent since that December; however, he's been given a big chance by the handicapper and returns with his stable going well; watch the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Imperial Bede

12st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Cheekpieces fitted in last three races; won at Catterick and back to form when a clear second at Haydock (2m4f, good); back up 3lb but still well handicapped on old exploits.

2/1

2nd

1

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

Imperial Bede

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Evidently not the force of old but he built on an encouraging C&D reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in February; made early mistakes when a disappointing favourite at Hereford since but it's possible he'll be happier back on a left-handed course and likely he's still on a winnable mark if putting his best foot forward.

100/30

5th

1

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 2f 208y

Class 4

16:40 Hereford

Imperial Bede

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Evidently not the force of old but built upon an encouraging reappearance when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago and has good claims here if the headgear continues to aid him.

4/5

Form: PP-622 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Point runner-up who improved for the switch to fences when second at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month and got even closer to a first win when beaten a nose there (2m3f, good) 12 days later; could be bang there.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Bridge Court

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Sandy Thomson

Runner-up at Catterick in December on first two chase starts (2m3f, good to soft/good) and bounced back from lesser show at Haydock to win at Musselburgh (2m7f, soft) last month; hit with 8lb rise for last time but he had plenty in hand and could still be well treated.

13/2

1st

7

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Bridge Court

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Sandy Thomson

Still not fully exposed over fences but his second-place finishes in December were achieved over 2m3f in Class 5 at Catterick; bit to prove in this scenario/grade.

4/1

5th

7

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

12:15 Haydock

Bridge Court

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Sandy Thomson

Point runner-up who improved for the switch to fences when second at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month and got even closer to a first win when beaten a nose there (2m3f, good) 12 days later; could be bang there.

11/2

Form: 34-24F D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Fell at Wetherby on Boxing Day and his jumping lacked fluency when fourth of six there (2m3f, soft) in November; however, this consistent 9yo is handicapped to be in the shake-up if cutting out the mistakes.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

Cerendipity

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Well treated on his best form, now 9lb lower than when winning at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in March 2025, but he has been struggling, including with his jumping; cheekpieces off, tongue-strap on.

12/1

9th

4

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Cerendipity

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has lacked fluency at times this season; otherwise an interesting type as he's on a very handy mark and this looks the time to catch him (gained last two wins in spring months).

9/1

5th

12

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Cerendipity

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Yet to score this term but he arrives in decent nick, scuppered by a bad error when sixth over C&D last month; possibilities off a 2lb lower mark.

20/1

Form: 65P5-7 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Down to a dangerous mark and could get back on track at some point but he's been underwhelming since winning on last season's reappearance (2m4f, soft), finishing down the field at Newcastle last month after a break.
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4

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Choose A Copper

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

There was no return to form on his two starts this winter; arrives with plenty to prove but he's down to a dangerous mark and, if he is to stage a revival, it's likely to be here where he's posted both victories.

25/1

7th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

12:15 Haydock

Choose A Copper

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Down to a dangerous mark and could get back on track at some point but he's been underwhelming since winning on last season's reappearance (2m4f, soft), finishing down the field at Newcastle last month after a break.

20/1

Form: 2-3F25

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
8yo who made it 0-12 when soundly beaten at Leicester three weeks ago but he jumped to the left at that right-handed track; runner-up to thriving winner at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) two starts ago and he could have a part to play now going back left-handed; effective on good and soft ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Dj Pete

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Has won twice since February but he's very hit and miss, and might be better over shorter.

8/1

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:40 Chepstow

Dj Pete

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Close second in this race last year; prevailed at Bangor (2m1f, good to soft) most recently, bouncing back from a poor effort and taking record since wearing cheekpieces to 2-4; likely player in the retained headgear.

7/2

1st

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Dj Pete

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won narrowly at Ffos Las last month (2m, heavy) but his tailed-off run back there 20 days ago was a reminder of his inconsistency; he's capable, and on this ground, but comes with risks.

7/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £21.47
Tricast £75.04
Trifecta £100.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Throatlash

The Times:

Cerendipity

POSTDATA:

Bridge Court

LAMBOURN:

Southoftheborder

SPOTLIGHT:

Dj Pete

TOPSPEED:

Imperial Bede

Telegraph:

Icare Grandchamp

The Guardian:

Throatlash

Daily Mirror:

Throatlash

The Star:

Throatlash

Daily Record:

Throatlash

Daily Mail:

Cerendipity

D Express:

Cerendipity

The Sun:

Cerendipity