June 24 / 19.40 Haydock

19.40

Good

MB Health Handicap

  • Prize money: £6542.5
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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MB Health Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -36777

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but he's failed to threaten on the Flat this year; mark on the slide but need to see more.
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12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

2nd
4 (6)
Aqwaam

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 85-624

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sole win when sent over to Galway (1m4f, soft) last July; this year's efforts have been respectable and he should be in the shake-up back from six weeks off.
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17th

17

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Aqwaam

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ian Williams

Three AW wins include his only appearance at this track, over C&D in 2023; sole win since was in March 2024; excellent third off this mark in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket that October but unraced since until well held at 66-1 over 1m4f one month ago; whether that run is enough to have brought him back to peak form is hard to say with confidence but he shaped okay.

33/1

9th

1

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Aqwaam

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Four wins (three on AW at 1m6f and 2m) and was last seen finishing third in the 2024 Cesarewitch; has gone well over this shorter trip but can only be considered if market vibes are positive.

14/1

3rd

13

(22)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Aqwaam

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

Reached new heights during a pretty busy AW campaign prior to his creditable and none-too-lucky sixth in the 2m2f Chester Cup in May when last seen (finished lame); that was on good to firm and easily his best turf form, but he won on soft in 2022; withdrawn twice last month; on the Chester Cup evidence he could still be capable of better.

28/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 36-205 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Below par on both outings since his good reappearance second over C&D (good) in April but he did lead for a long way over 1m3f at Hamilton last time and he might be worth another chance back here.
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4th

5

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:05 Kelso

Sea Grey

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

held up in rear, awkward jump 1st

13/2

7th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Sea Grey

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Donald McCain

dwelt start, took keen hold, always behind, hampered over 2f out, not recover

4/1

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4th
1 (8)
Tarbaan

5/1

Form: 14-467 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Improved form in blinkers on AW this winter; bit below par back on turf in recent weeks but has dipped to a favourable mark as a result and could go well if returning blinkers have a positive effect.
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12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

12th

4

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Tarbaan

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Amy Murphy

Four-time winner on the Flat who showed some promise when fifth of 11 on hurdles debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good to soft) last month, but has endured heavy defeats in both starts since; not out of the question he could bounce back on handicap debut, though.

16/1

11th

13

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

12:50 Fontwell

Tarbaan

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Amy Murphy

Flat form has largely deteriorated in the last 12 months; shaped better than the bare result over C&D on hurdles debut but suffered a heavy defeat at Fakenham later in October.

33/1

Form: 42-375

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a respectable return from a 114-day break when fifth of six over 1m2f at Doncaster (good) three weeks ago; might be sharper for the run but he remains 5lb above the mark he won off last summer.
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15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Master Of Combat

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Frost

Runner-up twice in a row on AW in the winter before two heavy defeats; didn't run badly back on turf at Haydock (1m, good) last month after a break but the AW seems to be his preferred sphere (just 1-15 on grass).

33/1

7th

7

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

19:45 Haydock

Master Of Combat

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Four-time AW winner but he was disappointing at Southwell (1m) in his final two runs during the winter; has won on turf but that was a long time ago and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; opposable on return.

16/1

11th

4

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Of Combat

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Disappointing here three weeks ago but he'd been in good form beforehand, second at Wolverhampton and Lingfield around the turn of the year; needs a full revival to win though.

8/1

Form: 19-925 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won four times last year at up to 1m2f; creditable second of 12 at Sandown (1m2f, good) last month and ran well enough to think he's still in form when fifth at Lingfield a fortnight ago.
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10th

6

(4)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:15 Ripon

Magical Mile

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

held up in rear, no impression from 3f out

10/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

19:40 Haydock

Magical Mile

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Ismail Mohammed

Won four times last year at up to 1m2f; creditable second of 12 at Sandown (1m2f, good) last month and ran well enough to think he's still in form when fifth at Lingfield a fortnight ago.

6/1

14/1

Form: 00-770

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two-time French winner but hasn't really fired in three British starts; mark coming down but need to see more.
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3rd

2

(8)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Val Bassett

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Things fell ideally when winning a weak C&D handicap off a 3lb lower mark last autumn; the cheekpieces worn for the first time that day go back on tonight, but two lesser efforts since (one over hurdles) will need forgiving.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Val Bassett

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

in rear

11/2

Form: 6-4408

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who hasn't offered enough in four outings for this yard to suggest he's ready to take advantage of his falling mark; would need to see market support to consider.
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7

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Explorers Way

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained in Britain and won over this trip at Down Royal last summer; two low-key runs on first two runs for this yard but showed more when sixth of 19 at Navan last time; on a good mark if he can build on that.

7/1

7

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Explorers Way

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained by Brian Ellison; useful form for Pat Martin last year including C&D second following a Down Royal win; two moderate runs in 2025

16/1

Form: -37529 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a close second at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) at the start of the month but below par at Beverley since; bounce back needed.
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5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Golden Melody

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner in June and she comes here in good form, a close fifth in 1m1f Hamilton handicap six days ago; she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Six-time winner who is suited by good or slower ground; has mixed record this season but she won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and went very close at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; on same mark as for that last run and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D on good ground in 2021 and came from off the pace to end long losing streak at Carlisle (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) in June but her form has dipped since that latest success and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.

25/1

Form: 043494 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Now 0-15 and he couldn't muster the pace to land a serious blow when fourth over 1m at Southwell 11 days ago; longer trip definitely worth a go but his profile is hardly bet compelling.
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8th

4

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Five-time 7f winner here (well suited by a good test over that trip) who's currently 0-17 over C&D; patchy since a win here off 1lb lower in February and others have more pressing claims.

16/1

18th

1

(22)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

King Of York

11st 2lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Scott Dixon

Still on a realistic mark and several good AW runs to his name already this year; 0-13 on turf and 0-31 at 1m+ so he will need to break new ground to come out on top today; Simon Walker booked but others might be seeing it out more strongly.

10/1

5th

11

(1)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:43 Southwell (AW)

King Of York

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual course winner (1m/7f) this year, following a layoff; managed only sixth when favourite here (1m) 11 days ago but has a big role to play from the inside stall if quickly back in the groove.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £39.30
Straight Forecast £32.30
Tricast £134.99
Trifecta £246.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sea Grey

RP RATINGS:

Tarbaan

POSTDATA:

Bringbackmemories

Daily Mirror:

Magical Mile

TOPSPEED:

Golden Melody

The Guardian:

Aqwaam

D Express:

Master Of Combat

NEWMARKET:

Tarbaan

Telegraph:

Sea Grey

The Sun:

Sea Grey

The Times:

Bringbackmemories

Daily Record:

Magical Mile

Daily Mail:

Golden Melody

The Star:

Aqwaam