January 06 / 13.30 Ayr

13.30

Soft

Ayr Racing Club Only £30 EBF Mares’ “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (EBF Mares’ Qualifier) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4547.4
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Ayr Racing Club Only £30 EBF Mares’ “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (EBF Mares’ Qualifier) (GBB)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 432-43

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 19l into third at Carlisle last time (2m3f, soft) but that run entitles her to respect in today's company; may want further (out of a sister to Al Boum Photo) but considered.
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5

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Uttoxeter

Golden Point

11st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Improving mare who has form figures of 511, all at Kelso, since switched to fences; made all for 8l win last time (3m2f, good to soft) despite jumping right; in the mix, especially if keeping straighter.

9/2

1st

6

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

13:25 Kelso

Golden Point

11st 1lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Narrow winner of a 2m4f mares' novice hurdle at Ayr (soft) in January; lacked for fluency when down the field on C&D chasing debut (good; 13-2) 24 days ago; Derek Fox takes over in the saddle, with stablemate I Wish You probably of more interest.

10/1

3

25th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Golden Point

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fair form over hurdles last term, winning a mares' novice at Ayr in January (2m4f, soft) and finishing runner-up in a 3m novice handicap on same track the following month (soft); interesting on chase debut.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in a 2m4f maiden point at Cothelstone in May; unlikely that's strong form.
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3rd

3

17th Feb 2026

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

15:02 Market Rasen

Just Her Type

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Max Comley

Has progressed well since having wind surgery in September, winning 2m4f handicaps at Ffos Las (soft) and Southwell (good to soft); creditable second to an odds-on shot in a novice at Ayr last time; each-way chance.

9/1

Form: 8

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Went 0-13 in points and ran moderately with a hood added (now off) over 3m at Haydock.
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9th

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Carlisle

Vroomoz Eile

11st 11lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won novice hurdle here (2m3f, soft) last February and she returned to form when third of seven at Haydock (3m, good to soft) in December following a break; could build on that latest effort and she's a possible player.

10/1

10

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

16:00 Cartmel

Vroomoz Eile

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: James Moffatt

Came good for James Moffatt at third attempt, in Carlisle novice hurdle (2m3f, soft) in February, and was reportedly unsuited by the good ground when well-held sixth here (3m1f) on handicap hurdle debut in May; remains unexposed under rules and has plenty of Irish pointing experience to call upon on this chasing debut; interesting.

10/1

Form: 23-54

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Has shown promise in all her runs, last time behind the smart Country Mile in a 2m novice here (good to soft; second has won since); pedigree suggests this longer trip should suit.
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7th

3

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Holly Bird

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sandy Thomson

Yard firmly back among the winners of late and she opened her account in some style in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Newcastle 15 days ago; always travelling strongly there so big shout despite the drop back in trip and 6lb weights rise.

2/1

1st

11

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

13:35 Newcastle

Holly Bird

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sandy Thomson

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces when second at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) and didn't appear to stay 3m on heavy ground at Ayr; did run well to a point and Brian Hughes rides again.

12/1

Form: 10-63

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Point/bumper winner but beaten in the region of 30l in her two hurdles and Golden Point looks the yard's number one hope.
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3rd

8

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Reflection Of You

10st 10lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Had jumping issues during her chase spell and proved suited by the return to hurdles in C&D contest (good to soft) last time, just holding on from Lizzie Luna who might have won but for coming off a true line; may remain competitive.

4/1

3rd

5

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Perth

Reflection Of You

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Low-mileage 6yo who might well have made a winning chase debut here (2m4f, good) in May, had she not clouted the last two fences; again made jumping errors when well behind Heaven Smart over that trip last month but can pose a potent threat if she gets into a better rhythm today.

6/1

4

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Reflection Of You

11st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-5 over hurdles but made promising start to chasing career when third over C&D (good) in May; might well have won that race had she not clouted the last two fences, and commands respect off the same mark today.

5/2

Form: 1/6

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £90,000 after winning an Irish bumper but then had 839 days off and was behind Reflection Of You at Kelso a month ago (2m5f, soft; 25-1); best watched for now.
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5

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Royal Creek

11st 6lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won bumper in sole Irish start; not solid on hurdles form and lacked fluency when last seen (sustained an overreach wound to right fore).

14/1

5

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

13:05 Hexham

Royal Creek

11st 8lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

didn't jump with fluency, disputed lead early, prominent 1st, awkward jump 3rd

4/1

5th

7

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:40 Sedgefield

Royal Creek

11st 2lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won on debut in bumper at Ballinrobe (2m, good) in August 2022 but absent for a long time subsequently and she's been tailed off/pulled up this winter on her first two hurdle starts; a major turnaround is needed.

16/1

Form: /46-77

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Huge prices and shown precious little so far.
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1st

7

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Tread Softly Now

10st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

Triple winner at up to 2m4f (soft and good); inconsistency tempers confidence in her backing up last month's Perth near-miss (2m4f, good; first-time visor retained), but has staying potential on breeding.

4/1

2nd

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Tread Softly Now

10st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Ayr winner in November (2m3f, soft); some fair form in lower grade events than this since; visor replaces normal cheekpieces.

14/1

4th

3

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Tread Softly Now

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Not one to rely upon heavily but won in good style here (2m3f, soft) in November and has been placed on two of her subsequent four appearances; can make presence felt if in right mood.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.00
Straight Forecast £29.27
Trifecta £179.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Golden Point

POSTDATA:

Reflection Of You

SPOTLIGHT:

Holly Bird

Telegraph:

Just Her Type

Daily Mail:

Holly Bird

The Star:

Reflection Of You

Daily Record:

Reflection Of You

The Times:

Golden Point

The Guardian:

Golden Point

D Express:

Golden Point

Daily Mirror:

Golden Point

The Sun:

Golden Point