May 13 / 14.10 Haydock

14.10

Good To Soft

Pertemps Network Handicap

  • Prize money: £13500
  • 0m 7f 212y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Pertemps Network Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2324-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ran well in defeat on all four 2yo starts (6f/7f, including on good ground) and improved to win on last month's reappearance at Ripon (1m, soft); he's 5lb higher in a hotter race here but had something to spare last time and could have more left in the tank; on the shortlist.
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10th

5

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

James McHenry

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Course winner who was runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but has been lightly raced since; his keeping-on fifth of 12 over 1m1f at Musselburgh in April suggests most of that ability remains but he failed to build on it tackling 1m2f for the first time when fourth at Redcar (good to firm) four weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces worn at Redcar are retained.

13/2

4th

1

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

James McHenry

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f) in September 2024 and he's raced just four times since; denied clear run when keeping on for fifth of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) recently and the return to 1m2f is worth a go; could have a part to play in first-time cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

4

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

James McHenry

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Three wins at about 1m and finished runner-up in the 2024 Cambridgeshire, but lightly raced since; not beaten far into fourth of ten at Kempton (1m, AW) last time, but still 5lb above his last winning mark and doesn't look solid back from another short break; stable also runs Noche Clasica.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 215-8 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All three 2yo starts on slow turf, including C&D novice win (good to soft); disappointing in recent C&D handicap (good) but she should leave that comeback run well behind at some point; slow ground would be a plus.
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8th

3

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Hamilton

Conservationist

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Just one win (1m) from 13 attempts and unplaced all five starts this year; however, her mark is falling and she wasn't disgraced when a never-nearer fourth over 5f at Goodwood (soft) 11 days ago; today's trip might be ideal; could have a say.

7/1

4th

8

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Conservationist

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 1m novice as 2yo but hasn't lacked for pace over 6f for this yard in 2024, albeit her challenge came to little when dropped to 5f at Ascot in July; out of the weights and likely other days.

14/1

16th

19

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Conservationist

8st 2lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Kevin Ryan

1m winner for Clive Cox; campaigned over shorter for new yard and she showed lots of pace at York four weeks ago (6f, good to soft) before tiring in the final furlong; worth a crack at 5f on that evidence but not entirely solid.

50/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 601-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Easily won Redcar novice (7f, heavy) last November on his third start and didn't enjoy a clear run when keeping on for fourth of six in Beverley handicap (7.4f good to soft) on reappearance; today's extra yardage can help but he has something to find with Feel The Need on that latest form.
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9th

9

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:33 Thirsk

Phoenix Fire

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy-ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; may have needed his reappearance five weeks ago but needs to leave it well behind.

14/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

1

(7)

28th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:10 Beverley

Phoenix Fire

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Heavy ground winner in 2022 but not won since and mainly disappointing last year; 11lb lower than at start of last season but might be one to watch this time.

12/1

Form: 4179-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
One win (7f good-ground maiden) from four 2yo starts and, having been gelded, he improved when second of six on recent reappearance at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft); could have more to offer and might not be far away.
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21th

14

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Feel The Need

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael Herrington

Most of his 14 races at York have been over 7f, including wins in this race in 2024 and another last June; absent since second on AW in January and that's the longest break he's had for two years, which asks a question, but he has to be considered off his last winning mark.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Feel The Need

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Easy to make a case on last year's peak form but signed off with two quiet runs and now back from three months off; not without hope if the break has done him good; has form here.

14/1

11th

7

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Feel The Need

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Enters the equation on best 7f form this year but his latest run at York, where he often goes well, was a letdown; seems to handle heavy ground, having finished close up in his sole attempt on it, but it's not necessarily a plus and he has a shade to prove now.

14/1

5th
1 (2)

9/1

Form: 3-119 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle in January and followed up in another 1m AW novice later that month; failed to settle when well beaten on his turf and handicap debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft) and the drop back in trip looks the right move for the time being; not written off but has something to prove.
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OUR TIP

9/4

Form: 951-

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Improved with each of his three 2yo starts, winning a Kempton novice (7f, AW) in December; did it comfortably and this well-bred colt is in excellent hands to continue to progress; has potential off his opening mark.
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4th

8

(8)

6th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:22 Ascot

Florida

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive results at two and three; successful in York handicap (1m, good) most recently, taking overall record to 2-6; that form has been franked since; open to further improvement and looks appealing.

7/2

1st

5

(1)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

14:15 York

Florida

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

7f novice winner on the AW and confirmed his effectiveness on Polytrack when a close third back there over 1m 18 days ago; that was his first run since being gelded and in a tongue-tie; likely contender if handling this faster ground (all turf runs on slower) and breeding offers hope in that respect.

11/2

3rd

10

(7)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Florida

9st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Form of ready novice win on third start last back end (7f here) is strong with the second 3-5 since (peak RPR 100) and other winners in behind; excuses can be made for defeat on his return/handicap debut (started 3-1) and he could be a different proposition now gelded; tongue-tie goes on.

100/30

Form: 1186- C

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Well beaten last summer in two Group races (7f, good) and absent since; however, he returns having had wind surgery which could help him tap back into the promise shown when winning his first two starts (7f, good); he's likely to be suited by this step up in trip and could play a leading role.
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7th

8

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Dornoch Castle

9st 5lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Max Young

always behind, reminder over 5f out, tailed off

50/1

10th

7

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dornoch Castle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Max Young

Has looked quirky/awkward at times; perhaps hard to place after winning first two starts for the Johnstons and he left them for 3,800gns in February; new yard had a winner with a recent recruit last week but this one might be best watched.

33/1

10th

7

(11)

10th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dornoch Castle

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Max Young

Has looked quirky/awkward at times; perhaps hard to place after winning first two starts for the Johnstons and he left them for 3,800gns in February; new yard had a winner with a recent recruit last week but this one might be best watched.

33/1

12/1

Form: 24-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D (good to soft) on debut last September and creditable Listed fourth at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) in October; struggled in a hot novice at Newbury (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago and needs to leave that well behind, but he retains potential for a trainer who does well here.
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10th

2

(11)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Arkendale

11st 1lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Barry Brennan

Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far.

14/1

10th

2

(11)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:20 Leicester

Arkendale

11st 1lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Barry Brennan

Rediscovered some form when a front-running third at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) before never dangerous on AW earlier this month; has since changed hands and left Billy Aprahamian; acts on soft but not proven over this far.

14/1

16/1

Form: 1568-4 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won on debut here (7f, good) last May and contested Group 3/Listed races subsequently; reappeared with close fourth of six in Southwell handicap (1m, AW) last month and she's one to watch in the betting on this second start of the season, but improvement is needed if she's to win today.
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3rd

5

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Inanna

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won two in a row in July, including her second C&D victory (good to soft), and she's also won on soft ground; however, she hasn't been at her very best on her last three outings and needs something extra today.

10/1

7th

2

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Inanna

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins this season, the latest over C&D (good) in July; versatile regarding ground but recent efforts suggest she's on a fairly tough mark now.

12/1

112

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Inanna

8st 8lb

T: Jim Goldie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £27.20
Straight Forecast £26.32
Tricast £365.47
Trifecta £293.70

Selections

The Times:

Feel The Need

NEWMARKET:

Florida

POSTDATA:

James McHenry

SPOTLIGHT:

Dornoch Castle

Daily Mail:

Conservationist

Telegraph:

Florida

The Star:

Florida

D Express:

James McHenry

Daily Record:

James McHenry

The Guardian:

Feel The Need

Daily Mirror:

Feel The Need

The Sun:

Feel The Need

RP RATINGS:

Dornoch Castle

TOPSPEED:

Dornoch Castle