June 21 / 20.08 Ayr

20.08

Good To Soft

Eco Energy Solar & Storage Handicap

  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Eco Energy Solar & Storage Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 246216 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner, including over this trip, but yet to win off a mark this high; a slow start didn't help when sixth of nine at Wolverhampton last month; others preferred for win purposes.
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6th

1

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

There's a question mark regarding ground slower than good to soft and he was below par at Thirsk a fortnight ago (even allowing for slight interference); however, he was in good form previously, finishing second over C&D (good to soft) then winning at Musselburgh (7f, good); not discounted.

8/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Iain Jardine

Gained a deserved first success of 2026 in 7f handicap at Musselburgh 20 days ago; back up 3lb but this reliable sort can go well again.

9/2

1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

Form: 7-4676 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first handicap success but he's well treated on his 2024 best and there have been promising signs for Ruth Carr this year; one of the likelier types.
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2

(11)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Five wins and a second from his 13 visits to Pontefract; better than ever with his C&D success 11 days ago but he is 4lb higher in a stronger race and a double-figure stall isn't optimal.

7/2

1st

1

(8)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Hit a rich vein of form this summer, including a pair of C&D wins on good to firm; not at best when fifth of nine at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago but his good Pontefract record makes him a dangerous one to discount.

10/1

5th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

The Good Biscuit

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Eight-time turf winner who has won three of his last four starts, including a comfortable success at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up another 5lb but he's been as good as ever this summer and could continue on an upward curve; respected.

11/2

Form: 534-05 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Not had much racing since winning at Redcar (6f, heavy) in 2022; edging down the weights and the return to 6f should be in his favour; could well come good soon.
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7th

2

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and didn't show enough in two Carlisle outings for new yard over the summer to be overly optimistic about his prospects back from 99 days off.

12/1

10th

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and he could only manage a midfield finish here (7f, soft) on last month's stable debut; dropping down the weights but others are stronger.

20/1

6th

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Poor strike-rate; eventually lost his form during spring spell with James Owen and was sold for 2,200gns since last run; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

16/1

Form: 33-284

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three 6f runs this year, shaping well on two of them; should remain competitive at this level and he might not face much competition for the lead in this field.
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7th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:23 Catterick

Chuti Manika

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Difficult to recommend judged on last five starts, in which he's beaten very few opponents; supporters will cling to the hope that blinkers (replacing a visor) will help and that his two successes have come at Catterick.

16/1

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Chuti Manika

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Below par on his last four starts, but Catterick (5f, good) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction and he won there (6f, good to soft) in July on his last encounter with slow ground; not ruled out.

10/1

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Chuti Manika

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

6f win here in July off 1lb higher; not beaten many home in three runs since and a visor is now reached for (has been wearing cheekpieces).

20/1

Form: 2629-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promise for William Haggas as a 2yo; well-beaten 16-1 shot on her stable debut at Haydock last month (7f, good to firm); better than that but others come here with less to prove.
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3rd

9

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Titian Blue

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Eight defeats divided between William Haggas and current yard; does have course experience after finishing second in a C&D handicap last time and shouldn't be far away in this ordinary looking maiden.

11/4

2nd

9

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Titian Blue

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Appleby

Not quite matched her maiden/novice form for William Haggas in three handicap runs for new stable; edging down the weights and Warren Fentiman takes off a handy 5lb so she can't be discounted; best RPR came on her only previous AW start (7f, Tapeta).

12/1

5th

4

(7)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:25 Nottingham

Titian Blue

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Six-race maiden; well beaten on stable debut in May but shaped well before fading into fifth at Ayr (6f, good) last month and has each-way claims at least here if judged on that performance.

6/1

Form: 551112 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Form has taken off in recent weeks, winning fast-ground 5f handicaps at Hamilton and Musselburgh either side of a C&D success; winning streak came to an end at Hamilton on Wednesday but it was still an improved effort against another thriving rival; leading contender back down into a Class 5.
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2nd

7

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Newmarket

Woohoo

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jim Goldie

Holding her form well after yet another placed effort over 6f here last week and she'll be fine returned to 7f, over which she finished ahead of three in here when runner-up at York in August; another competitive run looks on the cards.

6/1

3rd

9

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Woohoo

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up six times in a row this summer (5f-7f, good to firm-good to soft), including in big fields, and ran respectably when sixth of 15 at York (7f, good to soft) last time; could be thereabouts.

6/1

6th

13

(4)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Woohoo

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hard to fault her consistency this year and last month's second over C&D was her seventh runner-up finish from her last eight starts; likely to be involved again.

7/1

Form: 525156 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Style of racing can leave her a hostage to fortune but her latest run, when she was on the bridle and looking for room for the final 2f, was especially painful viewing; Faye McManoman takes over in the saddle today; she's well up to winning races off this mark but 6f remains a slight query.
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7th

6

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Opal Storm

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

C&D winner who's back on a career-high mark but who arrives in good form, having run well when way out of her depth last time; goes on the shortlist.

8/1

5th

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Beverley

Opal Storm

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Brian Rothwell

C&D winner in July and better form when seeing off 19 rivals at Ayr (5f, soft) last week; biting off more than she can chew here though.

66/1

1st

17

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Opal Storm

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Brian Rothwell

Modest mare who has bagged a couple of Class 6 contests during an otherwise inconsistent 2026 campaign; opposed in this field.

33/1

Form: 80480

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran well over C&D on his third start but the form isn't convincing and he's been well beaten in his first two handicaps; not easily recommended despite dropping 6lb.
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15th

28

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Dwindling Funds

8st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Two near-misses this summer (1m1f/1m, good) prior to winning in a big field at York (1m, good to firm) in July; however, it seems he's gone off the boil and he is 3lb out of the handicap here.

100/1

4th

4

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Dwindling Funds

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Thrived in the second half of 2025; enjoying another good campaign, including a York win (1m, good to firm) in July, but his last two runs have been short of his best; stable also run Jannas Journey.

13/2

6th

8

(7)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Dwindling Funds

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Went very close twice in a row this summer before winning 15-runner C&D handicap (good to firm) in July; has also won on soft/heavy; below par at Hamilton last time but not written off in view of previous good form.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £9.93
Tricast £69.43
Trifecta £54.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woohoo

TOPSPEED:

Chuti Manika

The Times:

Titian Blue

Telegraph:

Opal Storm

POSTDATA:

Chuti Manika

RP RATINGS:

Woohoo

The Guardian:

Woohoo

Daily Mail:

Woohoo

D Express:

Woohoo

Daily Mirror:

Woohoo

The Sun:

Woohoo

The Star:

Woohoo

Daily Record:

Woohoo