Sky Bet Extra Places Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Hamilton Park · 16:45 (UK local)
Sunday, 17 May 2026
1m 5f 16y
Distance
Turf
Surface
TBC
Going
12
Runners
Prize: £35,000 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Valiancy (IRE)
J: James Doyle · T: W J Haggas
Represents a top stable and jockey combination, often indicating a well-placed and progressive horse in handicaps. Expected to be competitive if handling the track and trip.
Nolton Cross (IRE)
J: Tom Marquand · T: H Palmer
Another strong stable and jockey pairing, suggesting a horse with solid form and potential to feature prominently. Should be well-prepared for this contest.
Ride The Thunder (IRE)
J: Ray Dawson · T: R Varian
From a highly respected yard, this horse could be improving and is likely to be competitive in this grade. Could offer good value for a place.
Model confidence: 38% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (12 runners)
Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- •Recent Form and Class Context
- •Course-and-Distance (C&D) Suitability
- •Going Preferences
- •Trainer and Jockey Form
- •Weight and Handicap Mark
Risk Assessment
- •Large field size (12 runners) increases variability
- •Official going not yet published, adding uncertainty to performance
- •Competitive handicap with several in-form contenders

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How These Predictions Work
These predictions are AI-generated using current racecard data and search-grounded analysis. Horse racing is structurally high-variance — even the most-favoured horse wins only ~30–35% of races. Use AI predictions as one input among many, alongside your own form study and trusted tipsters. Bet responsibly.