May 21 / 16.42 Ayr

16.42

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 024-24 C

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two wins in Britain last year, the second of them at this track (1m, good) when rated 10lb lower; comes here on the back of two good runs at Dundalk in the spring; one to consider.
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4th

5

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Little Empire

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Running consistently well over 6f/7f on AW this winter and when a close fifth of seven at Lingfield (6f, AW) two months ago it was a tough Class 2; five runs on turf have yielded two wins and this Irish challenger is on the shortlist back down in grade and back on grass.

10/1

5th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Little Empire

8st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come over further; in good form on AW this winter, most recently finishing a close third at Newcastle (7f; cheekpieces first time) three weeks ago; more on his plate in this grade.

12/1

13/2

Form: 008-22 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 19 starts but he has run two solid races this spring, runner-up at Catterick and Leicester (both 7f on good to firm); no obvious reason why he wouldn't go well again.
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3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Day

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required.

14/1

2

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 47341- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Perhaps not the most straightforward but he's talented for this grade and he won twice last year, over 1m at Wetherby and 7f at Musselburgh; more to come this year and he's had a wind operation since last seen; untried on fast ground but he's on the shortlist.
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1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

John L Sullivan

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form.

7/1

138

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

John L Sullivan

8st 3lb

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2

(13)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Unsuited by drop to 6f last time; gradually back to form otherwise this term, close third at Ayr (good) in most recent 7f attempt; possibilities off last winning mark, provided he takes to added cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 112205 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW this year but he's been disappointing in two runs back on turf; others have less to prove.
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7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald Whillans

Gained Newcastle win number ten in February; respectable sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest; it's hard to get excited by last year's turf exploits but he was runner-up over 1m here in April 2024.

15/2

Form: 523557 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Form dipped over 6f at Haydock last month; handicap mark well within range and this season's best efforts bring him into the picture; drawn widest though.
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1st

1

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Roaring Ralph

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won three in a row at Southwell (1m, AW) earlier this year and solid second there (1m) a fortnight ago; he won here in 2024 and holds strong claims if transferring his fine recent form back to turf.

3/1

2nd

4

(11)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Roaring Ralph

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has been in good form since the turn of the year and completed a C&D hat-trick when pulling clear to record a comfortable success 40 days ago; now steps back up in grade off this 9lb higher mark but he's still fairly treated on his old form.

3/1

Form: 804

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unsighted on his first two starts but he showed much more when fourth of eight over 6f here three weeks ago (cheekpieces first time, retained), losing third late on; that isn't easy form to assess with confidence but he's open to more improvement now handicapping at a realistic level.
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12th

15

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Dwindling Funds

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins last July-October, with the initial success over 1m2f/1m1f followed by four wins at 1m or 7f; good second on 1m1f reappearance this term but a disappointing favourite two weeks later; even if he's back to form, this sort of trip (tried twice before) poses a big question.

16/1

11th

4

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Dwindling Funds

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins last July-October (various ground) and campaign concluded with a near-miss over C&D; continued the good work when runner-up in a recent 0-95 here (1m1f, good) and he has leading claims back down in grade.

7/2

2nd

12

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Dwindling Funds

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Only made her debut a year ago and won six times over 7f-1m2f on turf between July and October, five of them at Ayr; ended the campaign with a nose defeat here (1m, soft) and just 1lb higher, but not sure what to expect after five months off; 2lb out of the weights.

8/1

Form: 18-061 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
C&D win last October; two quiet efforts to start his 4yo campaign but he was back on the up when gamely winning a 7f handicap at Catterick last week; unpenalised for that apprentice-race win so has to be of interest.
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1st

9

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Sir Garfield

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Three wins last year included one at Catterick (7f) and one off this mark (6f, good); absent five months and he will need to be at his best to make a winning return.

12/1

7th

2

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat the Portland winner in August (6f, good) but rather subdued since then and the usual blinkers are off, replaced by cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

2

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:25 Redcar

Sir Garfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat the Portland winner in August (6f, good) but rather subdued since then and the usual blinkers are off, replaced by cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 530-09

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Out of sorts when last seen around the turn of the year and he's had a wind operation since (his second); dangerous mark but has his first run over 7f this afternoon.
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5th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.

6/1

5

(6)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Moyola

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 13lb lower than for his Hamilton win (6f, good to firm) last June but he's been well held in all four runs this season; won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but losing run is up to 12 and this looks a tough task against Novamay; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

5

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 10lb below the mark he defied over C&D last June but recent efforts don't obviously suggest he's ready to take advantage.

20/1

Form: -80361 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice over sprint trips last September; off the mark for 2025 when coming from off the pace to win cosily over C&D three weeks ago; a 2lb rise doesn't handicap her out of things and she's a solid contender.
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3rd

5

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Inanna

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Won two in a row in July, including her second C&D victory (good to soft), and she's also won on soft ground; however, she hasn't been at her very best on her last three outings and needs something extra today.

10/1

7th

2

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Inanna

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins this season, the latest over C&D (good) in July; versatile regarding ground but recent efforts suggest she's on a fairly tough mark now.

12/1

112

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Inanna

8st 8lb

T: Jim Goldie

Form: 2722-5 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 with a couple of good AW runs; may have needed the run when fifth on her reappearance at Doncaster four weeks ago; effective at 7f but her best form has come over sprint trips.
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6

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Carlton And Co

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Down the field on last month's reappearance at Catterick but may have needed that run; won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and is not discounted; has run well on good to soft going.

16/1

9th

2

(10)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Carlton And Co

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

She won three times in the second half of last year (6f/7f, good/AW) and her current mark isn't necessarily beyond her; a market check is advised but she may need this comeback run.

16/1

9/1

Form: 898-45 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has been beaten favourite in both starts this year, more recently finishing fifth of six behind Inanna over C&D three weeks ago; edging down the weights but she's up in class today.
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1st

4

(9)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Clasina

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

Juddmonte castoff who failed to win but was placed plenty of times for Katie Scott and 7f looks her trip; could go well on first run for John Berry.

8/1

Form: 318-76 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when landing the 1m apprentice handicap on this card 12 months ago; added a 7f win at Musselburgh in October but still 2lb higher and he's not found his best in two runs this year.
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7th

9

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Golden Valour

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who posted a fairly encouraging reappearance run at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday, when rallying for fifth of eight; each-way possibilities if building on that run now back up in trip.

33/1

5th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who made a winning reappearance here in 2024 (sole course win from 29 attempts) and was on the scoresheet at Musselburgh last September; however, his campaign petered out tamely and a return to form is needed on his seasonal debut.

25/1

9

(11)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Not a regular winner; successful at Musselburgh last September (1m, good) but form tailed off after that and lacks a run this time.

25/1

20/1

Form: 355630 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last week but was drawn wide; earlier 6f third here was a fair run but others look more persuasive.
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £11.00
Straight Forecast £10.31
Tricast £64.53
Trifecta £82.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inanna

POSTDATA:

Sir Garfield

The Times:

John L Sullivan

RP RATINGS:

Leap Day

TOPSPEED:

Moyola

The Sun:

John L Sullivan

Telegraph:

Sir Garfield

The Guardian:

Sir Garfield

Daily Record:

Leap Day

Daily Mail:

Inanna

D Express:

Inanna

Daily Mirror:

Inanna

The Star:

Inanna