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Placepot Picks - 5th March 2026

Thursday’s Placepot Picks includes six selections from Haydock…


R1 – Ruby Island
R2 – Solid Performer
R3 – Wal Buck's
R4 – King Ulanda
R5 – Heather Honey
R6 – Lheur De Gloire

RACE SELECTION REASON
Race 1

CopyBet Supporting UK Horse Racing 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase


 

  

Ruby Island

 Progressing over fences
Could have too much speed for sole rival in an expected tactical match race
Race 2

First Past The Post At CopyBet 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle

 

 Solid Performer Proved he stayed further when runner-up in a Catterick maiden hurdle
Should be suited by this track
Open to further progress over hurdles
 
Race 3

Tim Molony Handicap Chase

 

 Wal Buck's Handicapper only put him up 4lb for his 34-length Kelso success
Seems to handle this better ground
First-time visor worn last start retained
 
Race 4

Safer Gambling At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle

 

 King Ulanda Looked to concede first run when second here in December
More experienced rider takes over
Should be suited by going up in trip
 
Race 5

Live Racing Streaming At CopyBet Handicap Hurdle

 

 Heather Honey Ultra consistent over hurdles
Ran to form when third over course and distance latest
Races off an unchanged mark
 
Race 6

CopyBet Daily Profit Boost Novices' Handicap Hurdle

 

 Lheur De Gloire Starts handicapping off a lowly mark
Yard in good form
Hinted at ability in qualifying runs
Steps up significantly in trip

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