May 21 / 14.00 Ayr

14.00

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 31268- D BF

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Can go well fresh and he returns from a 253-day absence off a mark just 1lb higher than when beating 11 rivals at Thirsk last summer; one to consider.
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7th

2

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Le Beau Garcon

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

On a career-low mark for a yard that doesn't send many here and he is worth tracking in the market; seems on the downgrade, though, and he hasn't run at beyond 5f since 2023; others make more obvious appeal.

10/1

6th

2

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Le Beau Garcon

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's on a career-low mark but has finished down the field on his three starts since making an encouraging return to action at Ripon in May; needs to turn things around.

12/1

9th

2

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Beverley

Le Beau Garcon

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won 5f Ayr handicap off 6lb higher in May last year (5f, good to firm) but mainly disappointing since, including on last two starts; bit to prove at present.

12/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 866-34 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran sprinter who dips his toe into Class 5 waters for the first time on his 105th start; he's run well twice this year, fourth of 12 at Chester (Class 2) two weeks ago; slower ground probably ideal these days but he's still likely to make a bold bid.
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9th

10

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Copper Knight

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Similar type to Jordan Electrics, being a veteran who is still capable of winning races, as shown at Chester (5f, heavy) nine days ago; back up 3lb but scored off this mark three times in 2025.

12/1

1st

11

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Copper Knight

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran; has 18 wins to his credit, five over this C&D; not at his best since Beverley win in May (5f, good to soft) but now 8lb lower; 5f on soft ground is ideal, well drawn and one to consider.

7/1

8th

8

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Copper Knight

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

12yo who recorded the 19th win of his career at Beverley (5f, good to soft) in May; however, he needs to improve upon his recent performances if he's to post victory number 20 this afternoon.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 10-793 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year, winning five times (three of them at Ayr, the latest over this trip), and she ran her best race of this campaign when a close third of 12 at Musselburgh last month; runs off the same mark today and looks a major player.
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10th

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Eternal Sunshine

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark for the year with her win at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in August; wore first-time cheekpieces at Newmarket (6f, good) nine days ago and she ran well for second; another 1lb higher today but foolish to discount.

15/2

2nd

4

(4)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eternal Sunshine

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten in the Portland at Doncaster 12 days ago, having won that 5.6f handicap 12 months earlier; however, she won at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) two starts ago and is fine at 6f and on good/good to firm ground; this front-runner is not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 184171 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, the latest when making all over C&D three weeks ago (good to firm); up 3lb and might not get things his own way up front this time.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

14/1

Form: 705-00 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well backed when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 2lb higher mark; Paul Mulrennan on board Eternal Sunshine this time and his two runs this year leave him with something to prove.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Classy Al

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance.

10/1

10/1

Form: 116124 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three Class 6 wins on the AW this year; 0-31 on turf, however, and others look stronger in today's field.
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2nd

2

(12)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Gained all ten wins here, six over 5f; returned from layoff with two down-the-field runs this autumn but looked back in good nick when fourth over C&D on Friday and might fare even better now that headgear is refitted.

4/1

4th

1

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

All of his ten wins have been at Newcastle, including six over C&D; failed to beat a rival in his two runs this season but he bounced back with an emphatic win in this race last year; looks well handicapped on that form and is a player if he can get back on track.

10/1

10th

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has done all his winning on the AW here but still looks risky after trailing home last of 20 at Ayr recently after a 282-day absence.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.60
Straight Forecast £17.65
Trifecta £36.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Eternal Sunshine

TOPSPEED:

Nelson Gay

RP RATINGS:

Copper Knight

POSTDATA:

Eternal Sunshine

The Times:

Eternal Sunshine

D Express:

Eternal Sunshine

The Star:

Eternal Sunshine

Telegraph:

Nelson Gay

The Guardian:

Nelson Gay

Daily Mirror:

Nelson Gay

Daily Mail:

Copper Knight

The Sun:

Copper Knight

Daily Record:

Copper Knight