May 01 / 17.50 Ayr

17.50

Good

Weddings At Western House Hotel Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Weddings At Western House Hotel Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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4/9 (Won)

  • Win: £1.34
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 4202-2 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had five defeats, though his only real blip was in a Listed race; gelded ahead of his return over 6f at Nottingham (good) and, although turned over at odds-on, he was beaten by his market rival who showed plenty last year; this looks a golden chance to get his head in front.
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7

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Dan Tucker

9st 3lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Good second over C&D in June before winning decisively at Pontefract the following month; not at his best here last month (5.4f, good) but he wasn't ideally drawn; still has relatively low mileage and needs consideration.

10/1

6

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

15:00 York

Dan Tucker

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Two wins in small fields this summer and only six ran when he was second at Pontefract three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); showed he could be effective in a bigger field when second of 15 over 5f here in June but he's 9lb higher today.

7/1

2nd

2

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:12 Pontefract

Dan Tucker

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Had a near miss in a big field at York in June (5f, good to firm); hit with a 5lb rise for that but made light of it with a ready C&D win last month (good); failed to pick up on slower ground when favourite at Goodwood 17 days ago but wouldn't hold that against him; unexposed at 5f.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 27-

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging second over 6f at Hamilton (soft) before a lesser effort over 7f; gelded since then and could do better at three.
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8th

4

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

13-race maiden but he has finished runner-up three times; mostly disappointing this year but it was a respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft; Idyllic was second) last time; this extra furlong doesn't look sure to suit, however.

7/1

4th

9

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

12-race maiden who has basically been disappointing this season (four runs; 6f-1m); moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut fifth of ten at Ripon (6f, good) wasn't without promise but he has to step up on that form and by some way.
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6th

1

(1)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Invincible

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden; creditable third in a 7f handicap last month on only previous run here; can be forgiven a below-par run back on turf on first try at 1m last time (soft ground); needs to find a bit more.

12/1

8th

5

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Mister Invincible

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not progressing in handicaps, despite making the frame at Newcastle last week (7f); unraced on ground this slow and has stamina to prove.

10/1

3

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mister Invincible

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Six-race maiden who hasn't really progressed since handicapping; didn't look suited by the drop back to 6f at Doncaster (good to firm) 40 days ago and now steps back up in trip on this second AW run.

8/1

100/1

Form: 80

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat nothing on debut and only one rival at Ayr on Monday; cheekpieces added.
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9th

10

(12)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Dwindling Funds

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins last season included one over C&D; went close at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June and Ayr (1m, good) last month, before landing a 0-80 at York (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; steps back up in grade but can't be discounted.

13/2

1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Dwindling Funds

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Consistent type who won six times last season and arrives on the back of two close seconds; this race looks deeper than his last two but he's in fine form and unlikely to be far away.

8/1

Form: 52-

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 7f on soft; fifth of 16 on debut and then runner-up to a talented opponent at Redcar in November; has to be in the thick of it here.
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3rd

7

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

El Pinto

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Christopher Kellett

Eight-race maiden; put some disappointing efforts behind him and made bold bid from the front before weakening into fourth behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month but others appeal more all the same.

14/1

4th

5

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

El Pinto

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Christopher Kellett

0-7; showed plenty of ability in both starts on soft ground as a 2yo, but has regressed in an abbreviated career since; best watched.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000gns 2yo; third foal; half-sister to French 7f 2yo winner Pantera Nera (RPR 82); dam well beaten 1m/1m2f, half-sister to 1m Group 1 winner Marbye (dam of Japanese 1,000 Guineas winner Marcellina); likely best watched.
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11th

13

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Summerstorms Dream

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

13-race maiden; the odd promising effort this year but more minor money perhaps her best hope.

20/1

3rd

8

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Summerstorms Dream

8st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Jim Goldie

0-12 but she finished second of six at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last month; got going too late when sixth there over 5f on Saturday and may prefer an extra furlong.

11/1

6th

13

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Summerstorms Dream

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

0-11 but she has run well at this track, including when second over 6f last month; not quite so good back at 5f 12 days ago; vulnerable for win purposes once again.

25/1

100/1

Form: 97-

Last run: 195 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tailed off in two runs at Newcastle last year, with and without a tongue-tie.
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13

(14)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Heritor

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Nine-race maiden who has not finished closer than 7l to a winner including in six handicaps; passed over.

50/1

10

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:12 Ayr

Heritor

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Unplaced in eight starts and hard to recommend on what he has shown in handicaps.

50/1

5

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Heritor

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Looks a poor maiden and he beat just two in 6f Ayr handicap 11 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now and a tongue-tie is also refitted.

20/1

100/1

Form: 60

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sold out of James Tate's yard for only 2,200gns after one run; beaten 20l at odds of 250-1 at Wolverhampton only 12 days ago (7f).
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9th

10

(11)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Skyler

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Has offered little in her six outings, last of five in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; others are much preferred.

33/1

5th

5

(3)

10th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Skyler

9st 1lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Linda Perratt

Hasn't beaten many in five starts over 5f-7f on turf/Tapeta; look elsewhere.

25/1

14

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Skyler

8st 13lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Linda Perratt

Unexposed 3yo but she's not shown much so far and was beaten 17l on recent handicap debut at Ayr (7f, soft); has some speed in her pedigree but she needs a transformation on this drop to 5f.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.10
Straight Forecast £2.75
Trifecta £7.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dan Tucker

Telegraph:

Mister Invincible

Daily Mirror:

El Pinto

RP RATINGS:

Dan Tucker

POSTDATA:

Dan Tucker

The Times:

Dan Tucker

The Guardian:

Dan Tucker

Daily Mail:

Dan Tucker

D Express:

Dan Tucker

The Sun:

Dan Tucker

The Star:

Dan Tucker

Daily Record:

Dan Tucker