Pertemps Newton Handicap
Haydock Park · 14:30 (UK local)
Saturday, 9 May 2026
1m 3f 140y
Distance
Turf
Surface
Good
Going
9
Runners
Prize: £10,000 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Keep It Classic
J: Jack Doughty · T: W J Haggas
Represents a top stable in excellent form and could be unexposed over this distance in handicaps. The booking of Jack Doughty suggests a confident ride and potential for significant improvement.
Barbury Boy
J: Rossa Ryan · T: A King
A consistent performer in handicaps, often running close. Rossa Ryan is a strong jockey booking who can extract the best from his mounts.
Double Combo
J: K Stott · T: H Palmer
Has shown glimpses of ability and could be well-handicapped if improving on recent runs. The trainer often targets these types of races effectively.
Model confidence: 30% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (9 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 | ②Barbury Boy |
| 3 | 3 | ③Double Combo |
| 4 | 5 | Salkadan |
| 5 | 2 | Corduroy |
| 6 | 4 | Crown Inn To Win (IRE) |
| 7 | 8 | ①Keep It Classic |
| 1 | 1 | Myrrh |
| 8 | 7 | Due To Shine |
| 0 | 2 | Is I Right (IRE) |
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
- •Competitive Class 5 handicap with 9 runners.
- •Unpublished official going adds a layer of uncertainty.
- •Trainer and jockey form will be crucial in this type of race.
- •Potential for unexposed horses to improve significantly in handicaps.
Risk Assessment
- •Field of 9 runners, making it competitive for place betting.
- •Uncertainty regarding the official going conditions.
- •Several horses with similar form profiles, making a clear favourite difficult to identify.
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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.