prominent, pressed leader before 3 out, led still going well after 2 out, ridden run-in, reduced advantage close home
8 20:35 Haydock 15 Apr 2026
Unibet Pony Racing Authority Graduates Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals/Amateurs) (Class 3) (4YO plus)
1m 7f 144y Good (Good to Soft in places)
2 ½
3 Across Earth (IRE)
5 11-2 116
held up in touch, went fourth 3 out, ridden into third after 2 out, went second run-in, kept on strongly near finish, not reach winner
tracked leaders, improved to lead after 3rd, pressed before 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, lost second after last, no extra
wore hood to post, held up in touch, pushed along before 3 out, went fourth run-in, plugged on without threatening
led, headed and remained prominent after 3rd, asked for effort after 2 out, soon weakened
held up in touch, struggling in last after 6th, tailed off
midfield, ridden before 3 out, no impression from 2 out

Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 16 | King William Rufus | 8 | 10 13 | 119 | 221660 | 39 days | C Gordon (212 miles) | Charlie Maggs | 7/ 2 | 4:05.99 | |
| 2024 | Good | 18 | Tintintin | 5 | 11 2 | 122 | 22-0151 | 37 days | F O'Brien (133 miles) | Tom Broughton | 11/ 1 | 4:00.59 | |
| 2023 | Good | 13 | Black Poppy | 7 | 11 5 | 119 | 112-273 | 46 days | Kerry Lee (133 miles) | Luca Morgan | 10/ 3 | 4:00.49 |