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Haydock · 16:15 · Saturday, 5 September 2026 · 5f · Heavy · Class 2

🤖 AI race preview

The race is set to be a test of stamina under heavy conditions, with early pace likely to be dictated by the form and draw of the front-runners, particularly Marching Mac, who has shown consistent ability in the middle to rear positions and is making a strong appeal in his first time with headgear. Trilby stands out on form with a recent win at Beverley under soft ground and a strong RPR of 107, having improved his consistency over the last three runs despite a slight drop in class, and his draw of 5 offers a balanced position to contest the early stages. The main dangers are Jer Batt, who ran well in heavy conditions at Haydock last week with a solid RPR and recent pace, and Poatan, who has shown resilience in midfield and has a strong track record in similar going, both of whom could challenge in the final furlong. Each-way value is available in the form of Arklow Lad, who has a low TS and a recent run in a lower class race, while Marching Mac’s first-time headgear and improved recent form make him a hard-to-oppose contender.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Poatan (IRE) David Egan10
2Trilby (GB) P J McDonald3.00
3Elara May (GB) Hector Crouch15
4Jer Batt (IRE) Ray Dawson5.00
5Marching Mac (IRE) Tyler Heard15
6Advertised (IRE) Oliver Stammers11

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Trilby
🥈Poatan
🥉Arklow Lad

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