Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race).
Haydock · Saturday, 14 Feb · 19:50
· 3m 58y
· Class 2
· TURF
WEIGHEDIN
Status
15:50
Off time
13
Runners
Good to Soft (Soft in places)
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
🏆 Top pick
MINELLA EMPEROR (IRE
🥈 Second
GWENNIE MAY STAR (FR
🥉 Third
NURSE SUSAN (FR
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 16 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
5.50
9/2
02 · 🥈 2nd
6.50
11/2
03 · 🥉 3rd
7
6/1
04 · —
7.50
13/2
05 · —
8
7/1
06 · —
9
8/1
07 · —
9.50
17/2
08 · —
10
9/1
09 · —
10
9/1
10 · —
11
10/1
11 · —
12
11/1
12 · —
19
18/1
13 · —
21
20/1
14 · —
26
25/1
15 · —
51
50/1
16 · —
51
50/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 | — |
Stay Away Fay (G)
[BT]
2023 Albert Bartlett winner who showed his first sign of life for a long time in first-time blinkers (retained here) when second in 10-runner handicap over C&D 4 weeks ago, clear of rest. Now has to back that up.
|
Miss Olive Nicholls | P F Nicholls | 9 | 76.2 kg |
10
9/1
|
| — | 2 | — |
Nurse Susan (M)
Back-to-back winner during 2023/24 campaign and firmly back in the groove this season, supplementing her Cheltenham handicap success in 6-runner listed event at Sandown (19.8f) last month. Reverts to handicap company off a much higher mark…
|
Harry Skelton | D Skelton | 9 | 76.2 kg |
8
7/1
|
| — | 3 | — |
Chart Topper (G)
Shaped well in handicaps at the Punchestown and Galway Festivals and easy to stick a line through his latest run at Cheltenham in October, pulling up after seemingly clipping heels after 3 out.
|
Brian Hayes | W P Mullins | 7 | 75.7 kg |
21
20/1
|
| 4th | 4 | — |
Red Dirt Road (G)
Relished the step up in trip when bagging a major pot at Sandown (23.5f) last February. Pulled up both outings since, though did shape as if retaining ability on return latest. Remains to be seen which way he goes.
|
Jonjo O'Neill Jr. | J & A O'Neill | 9 | 74.4 kg |
19
18/1
|
| 6th | 5 | — |
Doughmore Bay (G)
Built on reappearance promise at the second attempt when ½-length second of 15 to reopposing Go To War in handicap hurdle at Windsor (24f, soft) 27 days ago, deserving extra credit having conceded first run. Must enter calculations.
|
G Sheehan | Miss E C Lavelle | 8 | 72.6 kg |
9.50
17/2
|
| 8th | 6 | — |
Cave Court (G)
Dual winner over hurdles last season who is capable fresh, so needs considering back from a 6-month break.
|
Mr O McGill | N C Kelly | 9 | 72.1 kg |
51
50/1
|
| 2nd | 7 | — |
Minella Emperor (G)
Fairly useful bumper winner who has shaped with plenty of encouragement all 3 completed starts over hurdles, including when second in 6-runner event at Thurles (22f) latest. Into handicaps now and interesting with fully-fledged rider takin…
|
Donagh Meyler | E Mullins | 7 | 71.2 kg |
7
6/1
|
| — | 8 | — |
Off The Jury (G)
[T1]
Posted some useful efforts in defeat for Alan King last term, notably when second in EBF Final at Sandown. Changed hands for £250,000 after and placed all 3 starts for new yard, latterly in 12-runner maiden at Ffos Las (20f). One to consid…
|
James Bowen | M Bowen | 7 | 70.8 kg |
9
8/1
|
| 7th | 9 | — |
Go To War (G)
Progressive novice for Fergal O'Brien who got back on track with his chasing career quickly shelved with victory in 15-runner handicap at Windsor (3m) last month, seen to good effect under a sound tactical ride. Remains unexposed as a stay…
|
B S Hughes | N J Henderson | 8 | 69.9 kg |
10
9/1
|
| — | 10 | — |
Serious Chat (G)
[P]
NON RUNNER.
|
Non Runner | D McCain Jnr | 7 | 69.4 kg |
51
50/1
|
| 1st | 11 | — |
Champagne Chic (G)
FAV
[P]
Produced a career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 30 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Nudged up 6 lb.
|
Harry Skelton | J Scott | 6 | 68.9 kg |
5.50
9/2
|
| — | 12 | — |
Stone's Throw (G)
Got back on the up when scoring at Southwell in December and progressed again when following up in 5-runner event (3/1) at Doncaster (24.4f, good) later that month, well on top finish. More needed tackling a more competitive handicap in ha…
|
James Davies | Billy Aprahamian | 6 | 68 kg |
11
10/1
|
| — | 13 | — |
Jupiter Des Mottes (G)
Bumper/hurdles winner who was underwhelming first time up over fences at Carlisle on reappearance in November. Has rejoined former yard ahead of this return to hurdling and remains unexposed.
|
Danny McMenamin | N G Richards | 7 | 68 kg |
7.50
13/2
|
| 5th | 14 | — |
Thanksforthehelp (G)
[BT]
Produced a career best to land a 25-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19f, good to soft) last April. Yet to fire in 3 runs this season though, including in first-time blinkers at Ascot latest.
|
R P McLernon | D Pipe | 9 | 68 kg |
26
25/1
|
| 3rd | 15 | — |
Found A Diamond (G)
[P]
Showed improved form to resume winning ways on handicap debut at Navan (25f) in December. Ran at least as well from an 8 lb higher mark when third at Fairyhouse subsequently but again hinted at temperament.
|
Shane Markey | R O'Sullivan | 6 | 66.2 kg |
12
11/1
|
| — | 16 | — |
Gwennie May Star (G)
[T1P]
Made it 2 wins from 3 starts for new yard when landing 9-runner handicap hurdle (10/3) at Warwick (25f, soft) 22 days ago, rallying well from 2 out under good ride. Sneaks in at the foot of the weights and still relatively unexposed as a s…
|
S Bowen | O Murphy | 6 | 64.9 kg |
6.50
11/2
|
Betting forecast: Champagne Chic (9/2), Gwennie May Star (11/2), Minella Emperor (6/1), Jupiter Des Mottes (13/2), Nurse Susan (7/1), Off The Jury (8/1), Doughmore Bay (17/2), Go To War (9/1), Stay Away Fay (9/1), Stone's Throw (10/1), Found A Diamond (11/1), Red Dirt Road (18/1), Chart Topper (20/1), Thanksforthehelp (25/1), Cave Court (50/1), Serious Chat (50/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 13615.0 GBP |
| P2 | 6272.0 GBP |
| P3 | 3135.0 GBP |
| P4 | 1570.0 GBP |