August 10 / 17.15 Haydock

17.15

Good

Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5-5911 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all at Newmarket in May (5f, good to firm) and he repeated the feat at Chelmsford ten weeks ago; 3lb higher in his hat-trick bid and there is plenty of other early speed for him to worry about this time.
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3rd

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Spring Is Sprung

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Placed three consecutive times in May-July, most recently when close second off today's mark at York (5f, good to firm); behind Democracy Dilemma when mid-pack in big field at Glorious Goodwood last week but that certainly wasn't a bad run; can make his presence felt.

3/1

16th

22

(23)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Spring Is Sprung

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Played his part in a strong pace last time at York yet hung around to finish a half-length behind winner Ziggy's Triton; has little margin for error off this mark and other pace influences temper enthusiasm.

25/1

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Spring Is Sprung

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Enjoyed a productive summer last year and he returned to action with a career-best effort at Southwell in January; solid runs in defeat on his last two starts; another big run on the cards.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 549343 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Threatening of late but this is a stronger race than when third at Newmarket last week; one of a number of prominent racers in the line up.
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1st

7

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Confirmed trailblazer who has won 13 races in his career (six on AW), but has finished out of the frame in all six starts over C&D; blinkers go on for the first time on his 86th start; others preferred.

11/1

8

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

One of the faster sprinters in training and he belatedly got off the mark for the year with a front-running win at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; 6lb rise against stronger opposition could find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Night On Earth

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ian Williams

Trailblazing sprinter who got no peace up front when beaten favourite in a Racing League handicap last time; ran a stormer the time before at Haydock and should give it a good shot from stall 3; has form here.

2/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 421144 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well into the veteran stage but his enthusiasm remains undimmed, winning 5f handicaps at Pontefract and Chester in June and fourth in big-field York handicaps twice last month; yet to win at this track but placed on three occasions; one of a number of prominent racers.
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9th

7

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Copper Knight

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Grand servant to connections and he was recording the 19th win of his long career when successful at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; four subsequent defeats have seen him slip to a mark 2lb lower than for that win; has won over C&D but likely vulnerable to younger rivals.

20/1

10th

8

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Copper Knight

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Admirable veteran who had a wicked draw in a C&D handicap last month that he'd won three times before; better boxed this time and there was much to like about his previous effort at Thirsk; considered.

8/1

9th

8

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Copper Knight

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 19 wins on his CV, including three editions of this race and a narrow success at Beverley (5f, good to soft) last month; drawn on the outside today and doesn't have much margin for error off this mark but it won't be a surprise if he gives this a good shot.

14/1

9/1

Form: 221004 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ran on well to win a seven-runner C&D handicap in May; not so good in three runs since and others are more appealing this time.
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11th

5

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Duran

9st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Made a promising return to action at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in April but two runs since have been underwhelming; on a dangerous mark and there is encouragement for AW on pedigree.

14/1

33/1

Form: 593565 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; 6lb lower than for her Yarmouth win last September but she has found it tough going so far this year, a wind op in April not perking her up on last two starts; likely to pop up soon but perhaps not today.
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5th

6

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped in the weights and much more competitive in recent starts, second at Chelmsford and Southwell before finishing third behind Sturlasson back at Southwell two weeks ago; better off at the weights with that rival today but might not reverse the placings.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

Her losing run goes back more than a year but she's been running well of late and confirmed her liking for this C&D when losing out narrowly to a well-treated rival (pair well clear) last week; solid claims.

11/4

1

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped a long way in the weights this year and she returned to form with a good second at Chelmsford last month (ran without the declared tongue-tie); back up 2lb but still well treated on last season's best; C&D winner; considered.

6/1

33/1

Form: -78475 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Should be well handicapped now but that's been the case for a while and he's yet to find his best form in 2025; this looks a tough race in which to try and bounce back; headgear left off today.
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5th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all and prevailed narrowly over C&D last time, opening his AW account at the 14th attempt; back up 3lb but has defied higher marks on turf; likely to remain competitive.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

3-37 with two of his wins coming at Chester; one of his better efforts since joining this yard when beaten just over 2l into fourth of ten over C&D a fortnight ago; worth considering from 7lb below his last winning mark.

11/2

4th

9

(9)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Step back in right direction when close fourth over 5f here but then trailed home last at Epsom; 3-36 overall and probably not the percentage call.

14/1

Form: 188920 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won twice in the spring and he ran as well as he ever has when second of 17 at Ascot last month (5f, good to firm); never in the hunt at Goodwood 12 days ago but dropping in class today and a revival isn't out of the question.
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10th

4

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Maintained unbeaten Ripon record (3-3; all 5f) when seeing off Rock Of England and Mark's Choice in early July; ran respectably in Class 2 at Goodwood (5f) before toiling at Pontefract; fairly treated but effectiveness over 6f is questionable.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) two runs ago but prior to that he won at Ripon (5f, good), and he posted a respectable effort at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; he's won here four times; not ruled out.

16/1

11th

24

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Reigning Profit

8st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ruth Carr

Exposed ten-time winner who was down the field in this 12 months ago when 1lb higher; won at Ripon this month (no headgear) before finishing fifth of seven 11 days ago at Pontefract (visored); a long time since he wore blinkers.

50/1

Form: 1220-0 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Progressive last summer, winning novice events at Bath and Wolverhampton and second in his first two handicaps; ended last season with a poor run at Newcastle (stopped quickly) and he was again well beaten on his seasonal return at Yarmouth last month; pulled his rider's arms out for the first part of that race though and was allowed to coast home on ground that probably wasn't ideal either; now hooded and should get a strong pace to run at, so he could yet resume his progress.
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3rd

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Accrual

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

His career win number six when making all and repelling Moulin Booj on recent stable debut over C&D; likely to win more races; up 4lb.

5/1

1st

7

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Accrual

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Well handicapped on this winter's AW form but he has gone off the boil more recently; given a chance by the handicapper as a consequence and he needs a market check starting out for Ruth Carr (sold out of David Loughnane's stable for 22,000gns last month).

12/1

Form: -82552 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of his five starts this year, most recently when picked off late at Chester two weeks ago (5f, good; Secret Mistral third); up 2lb against stronger opposition and stable may have stronger claims with Acrisius.
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7th

9

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Knicks

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

8lb lower than when beaten a head in a division of this last year; missed the kick here two weeks ago but nothing finished better and he looks ready to win again.

6/1

2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

10th
12 (12)
Classy Al

12/1

Form: 154114 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Even his most ardent supporter wouldn't describe him as straightforward and his wayward tendencies were in evidence when last of four behind Grandlad at Hamilton last week; he had won 5f handicaps at Ayr and Hamilton prior to that though and the return of Paul Mulrennan to the saddle is a bonus; looks sure to get a good pace to aim at and he shouldn't be underestimated on what is a rare run outside of Scotland.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Classy Al

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance.

10/1

Form: 415311 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Prolific mare who has added another four wins to her CV in 2025; she's gone up 11lb for beating just six rivals on her last two starts though and the hat-trick may prove beyond her.
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6th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hurt You Never

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific down the years but it has been 13 months since the last of them; went close off this mark at Nottingham last month but she failed to back it up at Hamilton eight days later; others preferred for win purposes.

16/1

7th

2

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time course winner, most recently off a 15lb higher mark last August; has mostly struggled since but she was sparked up by first-time blinkers when beaten a neck at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) eight days ago; has to be respected off the same mark.

5/2

2nd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner down the years, including over C&D last summer, who's regressed sharply in recent times; a few years since she ran at this low a level and that should help, but it will largely hinge on how she responds to wearing headgear for the first time.

5/1

10/1

Form: 156213 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins and five placed efforts from 13 visits to Haydock; as good as ever this summer but unlikely to be able to dominate this field.
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4th

5

(7)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Secret Mistral

9st 10lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Made all at Chester (5f, good) last month off a 6lb lower mark than today's and ran well there under a more patient ride next time; has form figures off 213 when ridden by Myla Coppins and has to enter calculations.

5/1

3rd

6

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Secret Mistral

9st 11lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Made all from stall 2 here a fortnight ago under Myla Coppins; she's up in class and the weights (raised 6lb), while stall 7 isn't absolutely ideal.

7/1

12/1

Form: -76102 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has front-run, as when blitzing his rivals at Bath in April (5f, good to firm; tongue tied first time); similar form when second at Goodwood in June; lots of other pace on show in this field and he'll need a career-best to come out on top.
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10th

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Has made a good start for Ruth Carr and emerged from midfield to edge home over C&D a month ago; on that run and past exploits, he remains on a useful mark up 4lb.

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Kinetic Force

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two good runs since joining Ruth Carr, fourth of 12 at Newcastle in March and third of 17 at Musselburgh three weeks ago; up in class but should give it another good go.

9/2

3rd

7

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Kinetic Force

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins (AW/turf) for previous yard; close fourth at Newcastle (5f, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; fighting chance provided he builds on that effort; similar type to Emerald Harmony.

12/1

Non-runners

Curious Rover, Grandlad, Acrisius

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.10
Straight Forecast £91.59
Tricast £503.11
Trifecta £803.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Spring Is Sprung

SPOTLIGHT:

Acrisius

NEWMARKET:

Kinetic Force

The Times:

Accrual

Daily Record:

Curious Rover

D Express:

Grace Angel

TOPSPEED:

Reigning Profit

POSTDATA:

Hurt You Never

Daily Mirror:

Night On Earth

The Star:

Acrisius

Telegraph:

Spring Is Sprung

The Sun:

Spring Is Sprung