January 02 / 15.25 Ayr

15.25

Soft

Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 3m 0f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 43/12/

Last run: 698 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
This is his first run since February 2023 but he was second in a Grade 2 novice chase at Wetherby back then and he also showed considerable promise over hurdles; well handicapped if retaining his ability; watch the betting.
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1st

9

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

OToole

10st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Lightly raced 10yo whose chase win came in 2m4f Newcastle handicap over three years ago, more recently won 3m1f Ayr handicap hurdle early last year; seasonal return over fences at Cork in November encouraging but poor Haydock run (jumped and hung left) tempers enthusiasm; cheekpieces now added on only fifth chase start.

16/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: F3F3/3 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced course novice hurdle winner who returned from a long absence with a mighty third at Kelso (2m6f, soft) last month; could be a factor if avoiding the dreaded bounce on his second start back from a layoff.
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7

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Gaillimh A Stor

11st 3lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Went close in this last year (soft) and now 10lb lower; however, this 10yo has struggled to get competitive since, most recently over C&D (soft) four weeks ago following wind surgery; a visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

6

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:40 Ayr

Gaillimh A Stor

11st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

prominent, hampered then in touch with leaders 1st, dropped to last after 6th, detached when pulled up before 7th

14/1

6

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

14:40 Ayr

Gaillimh A Stor

11st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

prominent, hampered then in touch with leaders 1st, dropped to last after 6th, detached when pulled up before 7th

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 33-142 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Built on last season's promise (including on heavy ground) when winning here (2m3f, good to soft) on his reappearance, and he's run well in defeat the next twice (3m, good to soft); 4lb out of the handicap today but he's progressive and could be in the shake-up.
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11th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

C&D winner on heavy ground in December; has pulled up on his three starts since; tongue-tie now tried; others stronger.

33/1

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Adveram

10st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Beat Guernesey (2lb better off) by a neck at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but pulled up both starts since (tried in new headgear last time); cheekpieces back on but plenty to prove at present.

25/1

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won narrowly at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but a nothing run behind Shoeshine Boy here underlined his inconsistency; visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 14-36P D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Hasn't threatened this season in her three chases but has had some tough tasks; could appreciate today's return to hurdling and she won a Listed mares' novice hurdle at Doncaster (3m, soft) last March; not ruled out.
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7th

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Pinot Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Below par since last June's Hexham win off 2lb higher (3m, good to soft) until reviving, up to a point, with last month's Ayr Class 2 fourth; has to show that a sharp track is what's wanted, though.

8/1

4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Pinot Rouge

10st 10lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Bang there when falling seven out in the Hexham Marathon over fences last month (4m, soft); she's 1lb below her last winning hurdle mark but Hexham seems to bring out the best in her and this inconsistent mare was pulled up in this race 12 months ago; it might be best to look elsewhere.

20/1

2

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Pinot Rouge

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

She has an unconvincing, 0-5 record over fences and also something to prove regarding her current form, having been tailed off back over hurdles four weeks ago; however, she likes Hexham and won in good style over hurdles here last June; 6lb lower today and might not be a forlorn hope.

16/1

Form: 6223-1

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground bumper winner who showed solid form in novice hurdles last season at up to an extended 2m4f, and he reappeared with a handicap debut win at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last month; goes up in trip and he could do with settling and jumping better, but he's unexposed and clearly promising.
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5th

10

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Hazy Glen

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear

6/1

5th

10

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Hazy Glen

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear

6/1

5th

4

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:25 Ayr

Hazy Glen

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Heavy-ground bumper winner who showed solid form in novice hurdles last season at up to an extended 2m4f, and he reappeared with a handicap debut win at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last month; goes up in trip and he could do with settling and jumping better, but he's unexposed and clearly promising.

7/2

Form: 26-312 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and stamina again looked a strong suit when he was second there (extended 2m6f, soft) last month; today's step up in trip could prompt further improvement from this lightly raced 6yo and he's firmly in calculations.
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10th

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Forged Well

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Tailed off when back over hurdles at Sedgefield last month and something to prove after that; however, he's 2lb lower than for his ready win over fences here (2m7f, good to soft) in December and shouldn't be discounted.

9/1

6th

4

19th Feb 2026

3m 3f 9y

Class 4

14:33 Sedgefield

Forged Well

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Won a handicap chase at Musselburgh in December (2m7f, good to soft); shapes as though this trip will suit, is 7lb lower over hurdles and could go well.

3/1

Form: /4321-

Last run: 262 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well for second on handicap debut here (2m4f, heavy) last February and went one better at Kelso (2m6f, soft) in April; absent since but brings staying potential to this reappearance assignment and this unexposed 7yo can be a serious player if fully tuned up.
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1st

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Both Barrels

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Goes well here and won over the extended 2m6f (good to soft) just after Christmas; ridden less prominently when only sixth of ten at Haydock next time; may bounce back, although he remains on a career-high mark.

10/1

6th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Both Barrels

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

His form can be in and out but he's been progressive among the blips and was back on song when winning at Kelso (extended 2m6f, good to soft) 19 days ago; this trip may be within range and has a chance for in-form yard.

13/2

Form: 89-626

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he was an encouraging second at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in October, and he's run well over 3m in the past; however, he's back to having something to prove after a heavy recent defeat at Haydock.
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9

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:40 Perth

Coventry

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lisa Harrison

Unable to justify prominence in the betting when well beaten at Kelso (2m5f, good) this month and remains without a win since 2021; others have much more appealing profiles.

20/1

12

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Coventry

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Soundly beaten over 3m here this month and remains without a win since Irish maiden success in 2021; continues to slide down the weights and may benefit from this drop back in trip but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

Form: 115/6- D

Last run: 424 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in the 2022-23 campaign (about 3m, soft) but down the field on his reappearance in November 2023 and absent since; now a 10yo and he may be best watched on his return.
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8

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Theme Tune

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

11yo whose mark continues to fall but for good reason, having been well beaten on both outings this season; major turnaround required.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2069-4 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
He may have needed last month's comeback run here (soundly beaten) and he continues to drop down the weights, but for good reason; last season was disappointing in the main; needs to turn things around; a tongue-tie goes on.
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10th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Wakool

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Second in this race in 2022, fourth in 2023 and 12th in 2024; no win since February 2023 and generally little impact since; tried a tongue-tie latest start and now reverts to his usual cheekpieces.

33/1

10th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Wakool

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

ran in snatches, always behind

33/1

10th

1

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:25 Ayr

Wakool

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

He may have needed last month's comeback run here (soundly beaten) and he continues to drop down the weights, but for good reason; last season was disappointing in the main; needs to turn things around; a tongue-tie goes on.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £111.70
Straight Forecast £99.43
Tricast £350.02
Trifecta £500.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Forged Well

Daily Mirror:

Hazy Glen

TOPSPEED:

Both Barrels

POSTDATA:

Gaillimh A Stor

The Star:

Adveram

Telegraph:

O'Toole

RP RATINGS:

Wakool

Daily Mail:

Forged Well

D Express:

Forged Well

The Sun:

Forged Well

Daily Record:

Hazy Glen

The Guardian:

Both Barrels

The Times:

Gaillimh A Stor