September 06 / 16.40 Haydock

16.40

Good

Betfair Podcasts Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 1m 0f 37y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Betfair Podcasts Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 990331 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways over 1m at Ayr (good) four weeks ago; raised 3lb but he defied this mark on soft at York last autumn.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Empirestateofmind

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

A dual winner (around 1m) in 2025 but he's yet to fire this season, only ninth of 11 in 1m Redcar handicap four weeks ago; others appeal more.

20/1

9th

11

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Empirestateofmind

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has dropped 8lb lower than when last winning a handicap for good reason; his last two starts didn't suggest a return to winning ways was imminent.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Empirestateofmind

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Prolific winner at 1m-1m1f on good or slower; inconsistent this season but has slipped to a workable mark and, if in the same form as at Ripon on penultimate start, he could have a say.

10/1

Form: 505649 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2023; awarded this year's Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) after a stewards' inquiry; mixed results since but he's dropped to 2lb below his Doncaster mark; contender if recent switch from Darryll Holland to Gay Kelleway sparks a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pearl Eye

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Came good for Jim Goldie at third attempt, in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton last month, and bettered that form when close third in competitive race at York (also 1m1f, good) soon afterwards; not quite at same level over the extended 1m2f at York last time but still a major player here.

2/1

6th

7

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

10st 11lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Only his third run for Jim Goldie when scoring at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and off a 2lb rise he was a closing third over 1m1f here (good) when not assisted by his track position; bang in form and should run well.

15/8

3rd

15

(13)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Pearl Eye

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just his third run for Jim Goldie when taking advantage of his reduced mark at Hamilton (1m1f, good) nine days ago; only nudged up 2lb and remains well treated on old form (won last year's Spring Mile at Doncaster off 10lb higher); top of the list.

13/2

Form: 521 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Progressive form at around 1m; had subsequent winners behind when second at Nottingham (good to soft) in July and duly landed short odds on AW at Lingfield last month; hard to argue this opening mark is generous but he's almost certainly capable of better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

28

(30)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Mezcala

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Low-mileage 4yo who has raced mostly over 1m, showing broadly progressive form; comfortably landed the Lincoln consolation race at Doncaster (good to soft) on seasonal debut, then ran creditably at Newbury; gives the impression he'll be fine over this stiff 7f; may do better still.

12/1

3rd

11

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Mezcala

9st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Outstayed over 1m1f on final start last term, which was also his only race on good to firm; progressive at 1m otherwise and laughed at his 21 rivals in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) on reappearance seven weeks ago; up 8lb but that win came with huge authority and he's still low mileage.

5/1

1st

12

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Mezcala

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Outstayed over 1m1f when last seen; progressive at 1m otherwise and still has very low mileage; bred to take well to this scenario, being related to 2022 Lincoln winner Johan for same connections; remains of interest.

9/2

Form: 510134 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three wins on turf (good/soft) since May and he may well have had a fourth here last month but for meeting trouble; last week's fourth of 13 in a Racing League event at Southwell (1m) shows he's still in form; considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Mysteryofthesands

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Second in a division of this last year (soft) and three wins this term; ran okay when fifth of 13 at Beverley last time and not ruled out.

10/1

8

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Mysteryofthesands

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D scorer in the summer; didn't fire in 1m Haydock handicap 17 days ago but no surprise if he bounces back here.

10/1

6

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Mysteryofthesands

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Three wins on turf (good/soft) since May and he may well have had a fourth here last month but for meeting trouble; last week's fourth of 13 in a Racing League event at Southwell (1m) shows he's still in form; considered.

15/2

Form: 432122 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improved RPR on each of his seven starts, winning a handicap over the extended 7f at Beverley in July and going down only to fellow progressive 3yos around 1m on turf/AW since; a further 2lb nudge from the handicapper may not stop him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

A War Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Narrow success in April took his C&D record to 2-3; has remained in form elsewhere since and his latest effort, in Class 2 at Epsom, can be marked up (hampered then rallied for third place); respected back here.

3/1

3rd

10

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

A War Eagle

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in April on second stable start; respectable efforts when fifth on his next two outings but he needs something extra today and is unproven on slow ground.

40/1

5th

9

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

A War Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Suited by good/firmer; has quickly found his form this season for new yard and ran creditably in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) last Saturday when attempting to follow up his Beverley success (7.5f); may do better still.

9/1

Form: 420730

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-12 since debut win on AW but there have been some good runs since, notably his second in the Silver Bowl over C&D (good) in May; a very poor run at Newcastle 16 days ago needs forgiving, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Tilted Kilt

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: William Knight

Both his wins have come on AW but he handles turf, albeit best grass runs have come on good going; two disappointing efforts since his Southwell win in April and others are more convincing.

33/1

12th

10

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Tilted Kilt

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Has gained both wins on AW, including on reappearance; has bits of fairly useful form on turf but produced one of his lesser efforts last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 309365 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Still 5lb higher than when making a successful reappearance at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in May; latest fifth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) 27 days ago was respectable but underlines he needs a bit more from this mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Be Frank

10st 9lb

J: Mr Bradley Furniss

T: Ian Williams

A fair and largely reliable 7f winner in 2025; has his first run for nine months here but he has won off a break so is no forlorn hope.

20/1

Form: -32241 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made it eighth time lucky in maiden/novice events when making all over the extended 1m at Beverley (good to firm; acts on good to soft) in June, his final start for Charlie Johnston; an improved effort will be needed to defy this opening handicap mark on his stable debut (same owner).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Successful for two previous yards but holds weak claims on his efforts for current stable; campaigned mostly at about 1m and has enough to prove back up in trip; blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn last time.

25/1

9th

6

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Sandown

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 13lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Successful for two previous yards but holds weak claims on his two efforts for current stable; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

33/1

8th

5

(9)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Special Ghaiyyath

9st 7lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Made all for both wins at around 1m on turf last year, each for a different stable; has run well on Tapeta, but Polytrack remains a question and he will need to do better than on his debut for this yard at Bath 15 days ago.

16/1

Form: 106-59 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Overcame greenness to win on C&D debut (soft) last September; has failed to back up that form in four subsequent outings (mainly AW) and needs a first-time visor and return to Haydock to spark a revival back from eight weeks off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

One Eye Jack

9st 4lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Hugo Palmer

Successful on 2yo debut; has failed to repeat that form since, well held over C&D most recently; chance depends on how well he responds to new headgear.

14/1

6

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

One Eye Jack

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hugo Palmer

Won on 2yo debut at Haydock (1m, soft) last September; the return to slow ground may be a positive but he's gone backwards from that initial promise and was soundly beaten at Haydock (1m, good) only 12 days ago.

9/1

11

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

One Eye Jack

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Overcame greenness to win on C&D debut (soft) last September; has failed to back up that form in four subsequent outings (mainly AW) and needs a first-time visor and return to Haydock to spark a revival back from eight weeks off.

20/1

Non-runners

Surrey Shadow, We Dare To Dream

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £10.86
Tricast £48.16
Trifecta £60.40

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Mezcala

SPOTLIGHT:

A War Eagle

POSTDATA:

Be Frank

NEWMARKET:

Special Ghaiyyath

TOPSPEED:

We Dare To Dream

D Express:

Tilted Kilt

Daily Mail:

Mezcala

The Sun:

Mezcala

The Star:

Mezcala

Daily Record:

Mezcala

RP RATINGS:

A War Eagle

The Times:

A War Eagle

Telegraph:

A War Eagle

The Guardian:

Be Frank

Daily Mirror:

Be Frank