16:15 Haydock 09 May 2026
Pertemps Handicap
Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £6,281 - 10 run
Good (Good to Soft in places)
Draw Advantage: Low
Forecast: Thunderstorm
Temperature: 4.6° - 15.3°
Rainfall: 2.58mm
Wind: 13.0 mph NE
Last Update: 09/05/2026 07:00
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Ran to current level beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; wide draw; suited by 8f, acts on heavy, good and AW; respected off this mark.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Lir Speciale when fifth of 21 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (heavy) in November last year.
Ran to current level beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; wide draw; suited by 8f, acts on heavy, good and AW; respected off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 11 | 2 | 2 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ashley Lewis | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | E Walker | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Could not get involved again beaten 6l in a handicap at Sandown last time; in good form prior; returning from long layoff; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; might need this.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Lunario when sixth of 7 at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Sandown over 7f (good) in August last year.
Could not get involved again beaten 6l in a handicap at Sandown last time; in good form prior; returning from long layoff; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; might need this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Billy Garritty | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | M & D Easterby | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Below form, maybe needed run beaten 7l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; wide draw; effective 7f, acts on good and AW; chance if building on latest.
A winner at 7f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 7l behind Kosometsuke at 13-2 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Below form, maybe needed run beaten 7l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; wide draw; effective 7f, acts on good and AW; chance if building on latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
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| All Flat Races | 11 | 1 | 3 | 9.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Finley Marsh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D M Loughnane | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Ran to form on return, hit the line well on stable debut beaten a short-head off a 1lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; effective 7/1m on sound surface; signs of revival latest, could build on that here.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten a short head by Kosometsuke when second of 12 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Ran to form on return, hit the line well on stable debut beaten a short-head off a 1lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; effective 7/1m on sound surface; signs of revival latest, could build on that here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 17 | 1 | 1 | 5.9% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Allan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | T D Easterby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
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Bit below form beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; off a short-break; effective 6-8f, acts on sound surface; needs more back on turf.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Legal Reform when fourth of 6 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f in March.
Bit below form beaten 3 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; off a short-break; effective 6-8f, acts on sound surface; needs more back on turf.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 58 | 6 | 18 | 10.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 39 | 5 | 10 | 12.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 30 | 3 | 12 | 10% |
| G | Similar Going | 36 | 5 | 10 | 13.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 42 | 5 | 14 | 11.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 28 | 4 | 12 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 22 | 2 | 7 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Doughty | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dr R Newland & J Insole | 22 | 1 | 11 | 4.6% |
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Below form on reappearance down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; effective 6-8f, acts on soft and good to firm; should come on for return.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good ground. Beaten 17l behind Fine Interview at 28-1 when 15th of 19 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to soft) in March.
Below form on reappearance down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; effective 6-8f, acts on soft and good to firm; should come on for return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 29 | 4 | 3 | 13.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 28 | 4 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 4 | 3 | 17.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 4 | 3 | 16% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 24 | 2 | 2 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cieren Fallon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Dods | 20 | 2 | 2 | 10% |
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Ran to current form beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; might need this.
He has won three times at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Eldrickjones when fourth of 10 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in December last year.
Ran to current form beaten 2 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newcastle last time; effective 7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; might need this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 23 | 3 | 5 | 13% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 20 | 3 | 5 | 15% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 19 | 3 | 5 | 15.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 3 | 5 | 15% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 17 | 3 | 3 | 17.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ryan Sexton | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| T | Miss J A Camacho | 14 | 1 | 2 | 7.1% |
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Below form on return beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; effective 6-8f, acts on any; bounce back needed.
He has won three times at 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Murashah at 14-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Below form on return beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; effective 6-8f, acts on any; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 18 | 3 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S H James | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | G Tutty | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
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Ran to form back on turf beaten 2l off this mark at Thirsk last time; trainer in form; suited by 6/7f with give, acts on soft and good; in good form and same mark as when runner-up last time.
He has won four times at 6f on good and soft ground. Beaten 2l by Murashah when second of 13 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Ran to form back on turf beaten 2l off this mark at Thirsk last time; trainer in form; suited by 6/7f with give, acts on soft and good; in good form and same mark as when runner-up last time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 4 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 4 | 2 | 44.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 4 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Stott | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | H Bethell | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Poor effort for no obvious reason beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; wide draw; off a short-break; effective 7-10f, acts on a sound surface; in and out of late.
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Goldmoyne at 8-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 1m in March.
Poor effort for no obvious reason beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; wide draw; off a short-break; effective 7-10f, acts on a sound surface; in and out of late.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 30 | 8 | 3 | 26.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 23.8% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alexandra Egan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Loughnane | 20 | 6 | 2 | 30% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
SON missed out by only a short-head when runner-up at Thirsk on his seasonal debut. Tim Easterby's new inmate looks ready to exploit last year's slide down the handicap and is taken to go one better. City Captain also finished second at the same meeting at Thirsk. He can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark, while Diamondonthehill is usually in the mix at this level and returns to the turf with a shout.
Expert View Verdict
City Captain is coming off a good second at Thirsk and he's been holding his form well for a while now, so should again be thereabouts, but SON appeals more on his second run for Tim Easterby. Formerly a useful handicapper with Richard Hannon, he finished a good second at Thirsk on his stable debut and has been nudged up just 1lb. Ata Rangi is third choice, being a former C&D winner back on better ground and just 2lb above his last win mark.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Firm | 12 | Oriental Prince | 3 | 4 | 9 6 | 77 | 811146 | 14 days | J S Goldie (214 miles) | Paul Mulrennan | 7/ 1 | 1:26.63 |
| 2024 | Good to Firm | 11 | Mereside Diva | 2 | 4 | 9 2 | 73 | 41621-6 | 21 days | T D Barron (111 miles) | Callum Rodriguez | 11/ 2 | 1:28.81 |
| 2022 | Soft | 11 | Mr Trick | 1 | 4 | 8 13 | 70 | 3967-06 | 28 days | Ian Williams (102 miles) | Ben Sanderson | 7/ 1 | 1:31.92 |
| 2021 | Heavy | 8 | Boardman | 7 | 5 | 9 3 | 75 | 60950-6 | 33 days | T D Easterby (107 miles) | Dane O'Neill | 9/ 1 | 1:36.76 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2, 6 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3, 5 | 6 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 6f 212y | 1:23.52 |
