January 02 / 14.15 Ayr

14.15

Soft

Karaoke At The Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 3m 0f 20y
  • Class 3
  • 5 runners
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Karaoke At The Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Chase

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 413-31 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Last season's novice hurdle campaign concluded with a creditable handicap third here (3m, soft) and he was suited by the step back up in trip when winning at Kelso (2m7f, soft) last month on his second chase start; he could have lots more to offer over fences and he's an appealing contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Whistle Stop Tour

11st 9lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Well beaten/pulled up over fences on his last two starts but has each-way claims on the pick of his form over hurdles this season and Gregor Walkingshaw gets a tune out of him.

16/1

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Whistle Stop Tour

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Wore cheekpieces on last four starts, to be placed twice over hurdles but not faring so well in two chases, including behind Val Dancer at Lingfield (upped markedly to 3m5f) last time; given wind surgery since and now has tongue tied first time; he's now 9lb below last winter's peak mark (even from out of the handicap) so has his chance if back on song.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.70

Form: 141FPP D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won twice in the autumn and current mark shouldn't be beyond him, but pulled up the last twice (fences/hurdles); needs to get back on track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

No win over hurdles since July 2021, and was a remote last of eight in this last year; solid record over fences here - four wins at 3m - which does at least offer some hope, even if he has struggled for form (P84) in his last three starts; might need this off a 232-day absence.

33/1

4th

5

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:15 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Four-time C&D winner (good-heavy), including this race in 2023; has questions to answer after disappointing on last two appearances but was second on consecutive C&D starts in June/July and can't be ruled out.

10/1

8th

1

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Wasdell Dundalk

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Very disappointing last time at Uttoxeter but was runner-up over C&D in his two previous starts and he's bidding for a hat-trick in this race; nothing wrong with his mark if back on song.

11/4

Form: 123-65 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Progressive during last season's novice campaign, winning twice (2m7f/3m, good/heavy); weakened when a fair fifth at Kelso (4m, soft) last month on his second start of the season and could be a player now back down in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 4

16:30 Hexham

Jet Legs

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Has won three times over fences, the latest over 2m4f here in March last year (good to soft; visored first time); hasn't done quite as well since; stays 3m and on a good mark now.

8/1

4th

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Jet Legs

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Won off today's mark at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft; first-time visor) towards end of last season but is yet to build upon his pleasing reappearance run in October and needs to up his game.

16/1

6th

4

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Jet Legs

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Not totally solid on form this season, having failed to back up reappearance effort; however, has slipped back to last winning mark and may prove resurgent.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 49/P-3 CD

Last run: 241 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Well below best on both starts last spring (Scottish National on first occasion), after an absence, and he returns from more time off today; has plenty to prove but he's well treated on his old form and has a good record here (won this in 2023); interesting to see how he goes in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Gold Cup Bailly

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Showed that he retained spark when fourth of five at Ayr (3m, soft) in January, when he made a bad mistake and jumped to the right at that left-handed track; goes right-handed today; however, tailed off in Grade 2 novice hurdle since and best form has come on soft/heavy going; a visor goes on.

20/1

1

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Gold Cup Bailly

12st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

dwelt start, in rear, not fluent 1st, struggling 4 out

20/1

Form: 138-U7 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in the Rehearsal at Newcastle in November but has had wind surgery since and now drops back down in grade; prolific over hurdles and fences last season and on a handy mark on his best form; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

15:00 Kelso

Special Rate

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Hugh Burns

Yet to add to his four chase wins for Philip Kirby during 2023-24 season but has made the frame on all four starts for current stable since December, most recently when third of five at Newcastle (2m4f, good) nine days ago; tried in cheekpieces today; probably won't be far away.

11/2

3rd

5

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:42 Newcastle

Special Rate

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Hugh Burns

With Phil Kirby when left alone in a match at Kelso (3m, soft) in February 2024, that being his fourth (and most recent) win over fences; runner-up in this last year (beaten 11l) for Lizzie Quinlan; in the frame three times (Musselburgh) for Hugh Burns; competes from an easing mark, needing more.

4/1

4th

1

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

16:20 Musselburgh

Special Rate

12st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

On a two-year losing spell but looks reasonably solid, having posted two respectable efforts over C&D this winter for new yard; remains well treated on peak form.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.00
Straight Forecast £15.27
Trifecta £57.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Whistle Stop Tour

RP RATINGS:

Jet Legs

TOPSPEED:

Wasdell Dundalk

POSTDATA:

Whistle Stop Tour

The Times:

Whistle Stop Tour

Telegraph:

Whistle Stop Tour

The Guardian:

Whistle Stop Tour

Daily Mail:

Whistle Stop Tour

D Express:

Whistle Stop Tour

Daily Mirror:

Whistle Stop Tour

The Star:

Whistle Stop Tour

Daily Record:

Whistle Stop Tour