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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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

3rd

7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Spring Is Sprung

8st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Paul Midgley

Strike-rate of 8-35 includes five turf wins; creditable fourth (Far Above The Law second) of 17 at Thirsk (5f, good) three weeks ago; likely to be competitive again.

10/1

4th

2

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Spring Is Sprung

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Strike-rate of 8-34 includes five turf wins; seventh behind Vantheman at Hamilton 14 days ago but moved well for a long way before fading late on.

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

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

6th

6

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Copper Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Grand old veteran who can be forgiven his defeat in a Class 2 at York last time, having won at this level the time before at Beverley (2lb lower); had 119 races and yet this is his first visit here.

16/1

18th

18

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Copper Knight

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Hugely admirable 12yo whose seven York wins include this race in 2019 and 2021, and he built upon last month's reappearance second at Ripon (5f, good) to win at Beverley (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; however, there's a suspicion he may find a big-field Class 2 such as this too hot nowadays.

20/1

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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16th

10

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Duran

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

In better heart than recent form-figures suggest, shaping encouragingly at Beverley on reappearance and poorly drawn at Ascot next time; usually runs at 5f but also successful at 6f; falling in weights and has each-way hopes.

16/1

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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8th

7

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

0-6 on AW for new stable since the autumn but took good step back in right direction when close fourth at Lingfield (5f) last month and will be suited by this return to 6f on turf; interesting.

10/1

12

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

All three wins came on turf when trained by Hugo Palmer, the most recent at Chester in September; 0-12 on the AW but he did post a solid effort when a 1l fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago; steps back up in trip.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both handicap wins on turf at Chester (5f and 6f); no great shakes on this track for new yard since November but he's dropped 9lb in that time and there was the glimmer of a revival here last time when back from a break; not ruled out.

12/1

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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5th

6

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Reigning Profit

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained a first win of 2026 in 5f handicap at Ripon 11 days ago; usual visor goes back on now and this four-time C&D scorer is not out of things under a 4lb penalty.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Reigning Profit

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ruth Carr

Markedly more exposed than Goyard but is similar in one respect, being 2-2 at Ripon; recent form is respectable enough to put him in calculations off a workable mark back at this course.

11/2

6th

7

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Reigning Profit

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Ruth Carr

Bounced back from below-par run at York with close fourth at Pontefract (5f, good) on Sunday, and his best run this season came when close second of 13 over this C&D (good) last month; not ruled out back here.

8/1

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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5th

5

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Accrual

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Lost his way and is now 10lb lower than when narrowly beaten over C&D early in the year; needs a revival but hasn't had conditions to suit on turf lately and ought to fare much better.

10/1

10th

5

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Accrual

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Speedy sort but his last two wins have been at 6f (AW); acts on good to soft and encouraging his best turf effort came on his sole start here (5f) back in 2024; last two efforts haven't been his best, however, and the draw hasn't been kind either.

10/1

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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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

6th

4

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Knicks

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since May 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with a close third of seven in 5f Pontefract handicap eight days ago; very much one to consider off a reduced mark.

7/2

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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9th

3

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Hurt You Never

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Multiple winner down the years but is 0-7 this term and her form has declined to some degree, as current mark reflects; drops back to Class 6 for the first time in a while.

14/1

5th

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Hurt You Never

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Only fifth in a field of six last week at Nottingham, but was close up behind Spirit Of Applause and that represented some return to form.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Hurt You Never

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

C&D winner who returned to form when third at Ripon (5f, good) in May and is 5lb lower today; however, this 7yo has struggled on both starts since and has something to prove.

14/1

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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1st

1

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Secret Mistral

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner; effective at this track and she arrives on the back of a good second under Myla Coppins at Nottingham (5f, good) three weeks ago; has a low draw and looks set for another big run.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Secret Mistral

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time winner including four on turf (good/soft); runner-up in final two starts last season but she struggled at Wolverhampton (6f) in her final run last year; this drop back in trip looks a good move on her return but her last three wins have been in Class 5 events and others are preferred.

11/1

2nd

4

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Secret Mistral

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Course regular who landed her third race here when making all over C&D (good) in July; similar form when second at Chester (5.5f, soft) last time; player.

9/2

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