January 06 / 15.45 Ayr

15.45

Soft

Sunday Roast At Western House Hotel Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qual’)(GBB)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Sunday Roast At Western House Hotel Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qual’)(GBB)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to four winners including Sociologist (1m3f-1m5f; RPR 76), Foxfire Glow (2m4f/2m6f hurdle) and Faux Fur (2m4f hurdle); dam German 1m1f winner, half-sister to 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Fredo; positive pedigree and yard respected.
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2nd

2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:32 Ayr

Out Of The Woods

11st 7lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Soft-ground bumper winner who scored in good style on hurdle debut at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in November; showed no improvement for stepping up in trip when fourth of five at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in January but has possibilities back down in distance/grade.

9/2

4th

3

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Out Of The Woods

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Soft-ground bumper winner who scored in good style on hurdle debut at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in November; finished held in warm novice at Newcastle (2m6f, good to soft) subsequently and improvement is necessary, but there can be optimism he'll be capable of better; not discounted.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
37,000euros 3yo; second foal; dam 2m1f-2m4f hurdle/chase winner, half-sister to winners Perfect Man (2m4f-3m2f hurdle) and Down The Dale (2m/2m2f hurdle); respected newcomer for a stable that gets bumper winners.
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10th

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Baratablet

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Won at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) last April and followed up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; he's performed respectably here (2m6f, good to soft) and at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) since and this lightly raced 6yo may still have more to offer, especially now back up in trip.

8/1

5th

1

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Baratablet

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

Made it 3-5 over hurdles with a comfortable 2m4f win here in December but off this 7lb higher mark he was never on an even keel when fourth at Kelso (2m6f); perhaps the track didn't help and, while it's surprising to see him back at 2m1f, he's a respected runner.

4/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to French 2m2f/2m3f chase winner Raffles Liaison; 100-30 at Musselburgh and finished a close third having sat handy off a steady pace; that was an encouraging start.
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6th

6

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

Kevlar

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Brother to French Grade 1-winning hurdler Sain D'Esprit; placed in both bumpers in Britain for Ewan Whillans last term and best run yet on latest of two starts for current yard when second at Kilbeggan in June; likely make up into a better hurdler but may need this following a break.

12/1

6th

6

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:00 Down Royal

Kevlar

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Brother to French Grade 1-winning hurdler Sain D'Esprit; placed in both bumpers in Britain for Ewan Whillans last term and best run yet on latest of two starts for current yard when second at Kilbeggan in June; likely make up into a better hurdler but may need this following a break.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fetched £100,000 after beating one other finisher in an Irish point (3m, heavy); the second has since finished second in a maiden hurdle (not progressed since that).
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3rd

5

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Parish Quiz

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Point winner (£100,000 purchase); made all over C&D (heavy; 9-1) five weeks ago, his trainer unable to offer an explanation for the apparent improvement in form; still appears nicely weighted from this 5lb higher mark, so should go very well if returning in similar fettle.

5/2

Form: 3

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held at Hexham (soft) three months ago but the front two are useful types; likely to be involved.
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4th

4

25th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:20 Hexham

Kelvin Forlonge

11st 5lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Showed some ability, albeit was well held, in his two bumpers; lots of improvement is needed if he's to make a winning hurdle debut but he's in good hands and could run into a place.

12/1

5th

7

6th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Kelvin Forlonge

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, went second over 5f out

6/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to 2m3f hurdle winner Adveram; dam 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner, out of unraced half-sister to smart staying jumper Cornish Sett; stable 0-37 in these races in recent seasons.
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9th

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Coylton King

11st 4lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Ian Duncan

Two best runs have been over 3m at Ayr on last two starts, latest when second of six on soft ground; each-way chance.

11/2

2nd

2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Coylton King

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

In clear second and pressing the leader when unseating rider just after last flight on handicap debut here (3m, soft) last month; went up 2lb for his troubles but remains unexposed over 3m; respected.

7/2

8

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Coylton King

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Best run was in a bumper and it's been an underwhelming start over hurdles; hard to be confident ahead of this handicap debut; up in trip.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Blazing Emily; dam bumper and smart 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner; yard has a solid record in bumpers and he could well be a player on debut.
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4th

4

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Auchinlek

11st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sandy Thomson

Unable to land a significant blow in three maiden/novice hurdles (2m3f-2m4f) in February-April and makes chase/handicap debut after 199-day break but is open to improvement over fences; watch the betting.

14/1

5th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:30 Newcastle

Auchinlek

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders on inner, lost position 6th

25/1

5th

3

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

13:30 Newcastle

Auchinlek

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders on inner, lost position 6th, struggling 4 out, lost touch from 3 out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
13,000euros 3yo; ninth foal; brother to smart and prolific 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Elvis Mail, half-brother to four winners including Dali Mail (useful bumper and 2m hurdle/chase), Ginger Mail (2m hurdle) and Chez Castel Mail (bumper); stable also runs Eagle's Cairn.
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4th

5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Lester Mail

11st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won a bumper here last April (2m, good); mixed form over hurdles, including fair fourth on handicap debut here last time (2m2f, good); further progress likely, particularly now up to 2m4f.

11/2

4th

3

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:30 Kelso

Lester Mail

11st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won a bumper here last April; has shown ability in three runs over hurdles and can be expected to show improvement now that he steps up in trip on his handicap debut.

15/2

5th

6

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:50 Musselburgh

Lester Mail

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Registered his bumper win in a weak race at Kelso; modest fourth there (2m) in latest attempt over hurdles; needs to improve.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 5f-1m6f Flat winner/Cesarewitch second (RPR 102) and useful 2m-2m3f hurdle winner; hood fitted for debut; Flat-geared yard is 0-14 in bumpers the last five seasons.
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3rd

6

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Gallus Norman

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Improved form when runner-up on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) in April and easily made all back there (2m, good) a fortnight ago; he enjoyed the run of the race last time but a 6lb rise isn't harsh in view of this unexposed 7yo's dominance; has to be respected.

9/4

1st

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Gallus Norman

10st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Struggled in bumpers/maiden and novice races on his first five starts but the switch to middle-distance handicaps sparked a good jolt of improvement three weeks ago, finding only the red-hot favourite too strong over 1m4f here; 2m should be within range and he has a top amateur booked; obvious chance of going one better.

4/1

2nd

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Gallus Norman

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 1m3f last year but much more realistic chance now handicapping at a low level after nine months off; one to note in the betting.

7/1

Form: 2

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hammered by the odds-on winner here in November and that race lacked depth; others preferred.
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4

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Jack Dempsey

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Seven-race maiden; unseated rider on his first two attempts over hurdles and hasn't set the world alight in novice company on last two starts; it's notable that he steps back up in trip for handicap debut (is a half-brother to 2m4f winner Cave Hill) and that should bring about some improvement.

12/1

5th

3

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Jack Dempsey

11st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Unseated quite early in his first two runs over hurdles but finished a remote ninth at Ayr when 150-1; the only positive is the return to a drier surface, as the ground was good when runner-up on bumper debut.

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£34,000 3yo; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Miss Fairfax (2m7f/3m1f hurdle) and Clashhill (point); dam unraced half-sister to high-class hurdle/chase winners Carlingford Lough (2m-3m1f) and Thisthatandtother (bumper/2m-2m5f); stable gets the odd bumper winner.
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5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

13:40 Perth

Eagles Cairn

11st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Showed some ability in a bumper and on hurdle debut but pulled up over hurdles on his last three starts and he would be a surprise winner.

100/1

5

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:11 Hexham

Eagles Cairn

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Has shown some ability but a reproduction of his best form would prove insufficient today and he's been pulled up on his last two starts.

50/1

2

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:10 Carlisle

Eagles Cairn

11st 9lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Half-brother to 2m7f/3m1f hurdle winner Miss Fairfax (RPR 125); has shown some ability but not enough to suggest he'll make an impact today.

100/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 383 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
With Jack Channon when seventh of 17 in a Newbury bumper for mares in late 2023 (beaten 27l; 20-1); has ability but perhaps best watched after an absence.
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14th

3

(9)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Masala Chai

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Linda Perratt

dwelt start, in rear

200/1

14th

3

(9)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Masala Chai

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Linda Perratt

dwelt start, in rear

200/1

7th

3

(6)

2nd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

14:37 Musselburgh

Masala Chai

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Modest form in bumpers and on her Flat debut five weeks ago (7f, AW); now tried in a hood.

100/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unplaced bumpers and 2m-2m5f hurdles, out of 2m-2m4f chase winner; stable runs three.
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12th

5

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Ayr

Lucius Verus

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

100-1, beat only one in C&D bumper 15 days ago; significantly more is required from this son of Gladiatorus.

66/1

5

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Ayr

Lucius Verus

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

100-1, beat only one in C&D bumper 15 days ago; significantly more is required from this son of Gladiatorus.

66/1

13th

9

6th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Lucius Verus

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Ian Duncan

always behind

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam unplaced 5f-1m (RPR 44), half-sister to 7f/1m winner Toccata Blue; rare bumper runner for the yard.
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12

6th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Ailsa

10st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: William Young Jnr

always behind

100/1

12

6th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Ailsa

10st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: William Young Jnr

always behind

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £86.30
Straight Forecast £63.24
Trifecta £502.20

Selections

The Guardian:

Kevlar

POSTDATA:

Kelvin Forlonge

Telegraph:

Parish Quiz

The Times:

Auchinlek

SPOTLIGHT:

Baratablet

The Star:

Out Of The Woods

Daily Record:

Kelvin Forlonge

Daily Mail:

Kevlar

D Express:

Kevlar

Daily Mirror:

Kevlar

The Sun:

Parish Quiz