March 07 / 16.10 Ayr

16.10

Soft

Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 321-76

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort; got off the mark when winning a Kelso handicap last April (2m6f, soft); not been at his best in two runs this year, but conditions suit and one with a chance.
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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

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 241177

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Winning UK pointer; won two 3m handicap hurdles at Perth last June/July (good); hasn't done as well on softer ground in two races over same trip here earlier this year; should do better if the ground dries out.
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2nd

1

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Buy Some Time

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Ex-pointer; dual winner over 3m here in 2024 (good); sound run when third over 2m4f here last time; interesting contender.

12/1

3rd

6

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:40 Perth

Buy Some Time

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Soundly beaten at Kelso three weeks ago but may have needed that first run since last July; won a big-field handicap at 50-1 at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding) last April and is on a handy mark on that form; not ruled out.

14/1

6th

3

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Buy Some Time

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: R Mike Smith

50-1 winner of competitive handicap at Punchestown (2m3f, yielding) last April; unplaced on next three starts (May-July) and returns to action having had wind surgery; however, he needs to be at the very top of his game.

16/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -73865 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won twice here last season, the second success coming over C&D at this meeting off the same mark last year (good to soft); this is a stronger contest, but worth considering.
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4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

4-29, including a C&D win (from 2lb lower) at this two-day Perth fixture in 2025; has been competing over 3m recently, failing to get home when fourth to Suspected (beaten over 13l) here three weeks ago; dropping back in trip is in his favour; don't discount hastily.

12/1

4th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: R Mike Smith

Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove.

11/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Follow Charlie

11st 1lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Perth (2m4f, good) last May and at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November, and has run well at up to 3m; now just 1lb above his last winning mark and not running badly this year, but he has to better those recent efforts.

16/1

Form: /U3240 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Only win was in a 2m5f novice here in December 2021 (heavy); in fair form in handicaps towards the end of last year, best run when second over 2m3f at Carlisle in December (soft); not so good last time; headgear now tried.
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5

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Half Track

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

He's well handicapped on last season's best efforts but this 10yo hasn't been able to threaten this term and has a poor 1-22 strike-rate.

16/1

Form: 5-7375 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ex-Sophie Leech; best run for this yard when third over 2m5f at Kelso in November (2m5f, good to soft; tongue tied); hasn't run quite as well since; back after a wind op with cheekpieces tried.
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1st

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Maillot Blanc

11st 12lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Won a 3m Perth handicap last term (good); comes into the reckoning following two sound runs last month when third over 2m6f here (good; form sound) and when second over 3m at Perth (good).

4/1

2nd

4

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Maillot Blanc

11st 6lb

J: Miss Jesika Rennie

T: N W Alexander

C&D winner off 3lb lower last June (good); clear of the remainder when 3.5l third in a decent race at Kelso last time (2m5f, good; winner went on to win 2m Scottish Champion Hurdle); has won on soft; interesting contender.

9/2

3rd

8

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:15 Kelso

Maillot Blanc

10st 3lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Runner-up off this mark over C&D (good to soft) in November; however, this inconsistent 9yo has won just two of his 27 starts and was down the field at Musselburgh later in November when last seen; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 6-4111 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
In fine form when last seen, winning his last three races, the latest a novice handicap at Sandown in January (2m4f, soft; second won next time); has gone up a total of 30lb (9lb of that for last win); should go well again.
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11

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Lord Of All Saints

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

He was completing a hat-trick last season when beating Marlacoo at Sandown (2m4f, soft; effective on good to soft); however, there's been no sign of that form this campaign and his usual hood is removed.

33/1

7th

3

18th Feb 2026

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Lord Of All Saints

11st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Won three in a row last season (2m3f-2m4f, good to soft/soft); scoped dirty after final race last term and, although not disgraced on reappearance, he ran poorly at Warwick on latest start; off ten weeks and needs a revival.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-4114

Last run: 134 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won a Perth bumper in August (2m, good), a Worcester maiden hurdle in September (2m7f, good) before finishing a creditable fourth in a Carlisle novice (2m4f, good to soft) in October; a possible on handicap debut.
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1

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

King Roly

12st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three small-field chases in early part of last season (2m3f-2m4f, good) and ran better than eventual 18l defeat suggests at Perth (2m4f, good; hampered by final-fence faller) last month, after a layoff; will be fine over today's longer trip and goes on the shortlist.

4/1

6th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:10 Perth

King Roly

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Made a good start to his chasing career last year, winning three times between May and September (2m3f/2m4f, good), with two of them over C&D; also effective on good to soft, unproven on softer; he has a very solid record here and could play a leading role if fully tuned up after a break.

4/1

Form: 71-870

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
In fine form last season, winning five handicaps, including one over 2m3f, his final success coming off a pound higher at the Aintree festival in April (2m1f, soft); not hit top form so far this season and stamina to prove.
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No Results Found

Form: 02226

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Second in a bumper at Chepstow (2m, good to soft), a novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) and a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft); below his best on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) but better expected now up in trip.
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5

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Koukeo

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won his first two chase starts in January (2m, good/good to soft) under Jonjo O'Neill, who is back on board today; disappointing at Newbury on his last two outings but the first was a tough assignment over 2m4f and he jumped badly last time; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back.

11/1

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

16:10 Newbury

Koukeo

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made encouraging start over fences with convincing victory at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day, and he followed up at Haydock (2m, good to soft) two weeks later; however, the wheels came off when he went up in grade for the Greatwood here three weeks ago, and he was beaten before stamina became a factor; 5lb higher than for his second win and needs to get back on track.

9/2

7th

11

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Koukeo

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Beaten favourite, albeit far from discredited, at Musselburgh last time when bidding to take his chase record (all over 2m) to 3-3; may still have more to offer and this return to further is worth a go (2m5f hurdles winner); steps up in class but receives weight all round; could go well.

10/1

Form: 3-8702

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ex-Lucinda Russell; six-race maiden over hurdles but sound run when second to a subsequent winner in a Catterick handicap last time (2m3f, soft); up 2lb; each-way chance.
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2

4th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 5

15:50 Warwick

Reforme

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tom Gretton

Was running quite well over fences until last time when pulled up; has a higher hurdle mark despite being a maiden in this discipline but if back on song he should be competitive in this bad a race.

11/2

2

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

16:35 Fakenham

Reforme

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Tom Gretton

Probably fortunate to win off today's mark over C&D (good to soft; leader fell at final fence) in October, but that was still a good effort and his next two runs were respectable; contender if tuned up after 97-day break.

9/2

1st

3

29th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

14:37 Fakenham

Reforme

11st 10lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tom Gretton

13-race maiden but came close to breaking his duck when a close second at the fourth attempt over fences at Huntingdon (2m7.5f; good) this month; back up 2lb but has less to prove than most.

Evs

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £47.60
Straight Forecast £48.69
Tricast £352.84
Trifecta £225.80

Selections

Daily Mail:

Lord Of All Saints

The Times:

King Roly

SPOTLIGHT:

Both Barrels

TOPSPEED:

Koukeo

Daily Record:

Reforme

RP RATINGS:

Follow Charlie

Telegraph:

Maillot Blanc

D Express:

Lord Of All Saints

Daily Mirror:

Lord Of All Saints

The Star:

Lord Of All Saints

The Guardian:

King Roly

POSTDATA:

Both Barrels