August 11 / 16.00 Ayr

16.00

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 413480 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who's 0-17 on turf and been in no form in a couple of runs this summer; Irish trainer has a poor record with runners brought over in recent times and is 0-26 with them here down the years.
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19th

16

(20)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Im Spartacus

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Adrian McGuinness

On the go since June of last year; two wins in 2026, over 6f at Dundalk in March and over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in June and runs off last winning mark; last couple of runs not his best, however, and others arrive in better form.

33/1

14th

7

(14)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Im Spartacus

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All seven wins came over 6f (has run well at 5f) and six of them on AW; turf breakthrough in June when scoring at Fairyhouse (6f, good) by 2.5l off 3lb lower; moderate efforts since, including when beaten by 5.5l at Cork last time (6f, good to firm); others preferred.

16/1

Form: 343454 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three-time Newcastle winner who's 0-15 on turf and regressed this year; been tried over various trips of late and, while well treated if she gets away on terms, that's looking less likely as time goes by.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

Form: 00-258 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Wins have all come in the summer but he's gone backwards from his comeback near-miss off today's mark and isn't as good or consistent as he was; others appeal more.
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7

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Record is 3-42, the most recent win over two years ago; finished just behind Invitorio when fourth of ten over C&D 11 days ago; dropped 2lb.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Duke

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Went close on his seasonal return at Pontefract in June (6f, good to firm); backwards steps since then and losing run looks set to continue.

16/1

5th

4

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Golden Duke

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

It's now 20 starts since his last success and he arrives out of sorts, sixth in 6f Ayr handicap 29 days ago; he's hard to make a case for.

20/1

Form: 745545 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this race last year off a 4lb higher mark and added to a solid C&D record when going in off 1lb higher in the spring; not in much form since, however, including back here four weeks ago, and needs a revival.
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6th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

Form: 374132 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Continued in form off this mark since winning a 0-50 classified event here in June, latterly behind Thunderstorm Katie; has a few C&D near-misses to go with last August's win and helps give Iain Jardine, who also runs Sibyl Charm, a decent hand.
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8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

8th

3

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Giselles Izzy

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won by a length under Cara Tuke over C&D last week (good to soft) and escapes a penalty for that; that was a return to form and she can put a sequence of solid efforts together.

4/1

Form: 282714

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Started a short price over C&D early last month (pestered in front) before getting off the mark for Rhys Elliott (7f) in a first-time visor next time; her new 3lb higher mark has kicked in now but she's one to consider.
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8th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just a single win to her name but showed more on her first crack at this trip at Ayr a fortnight ago, when going off hard in front and only letting Hostelry past; 4lb better off with that one today and this course should suit her style; player.

5/1

2nd

3

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Due Respect

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Made the frame in 7f Musselburgh handicap in June but has not been firing on all cylinders this year and is not yet proven over 1m.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Due Respect

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

A couple of respectable efforts in May/June but she's been well beaten on her last two starts and has won just one of her 24 races.

14/1

Form: -76146 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Found traffic a couple of times since winning a selling handicap off 3lb lower in the first-time visor in June (all 5f, Hamilton); shouldn't mind going back up to 6f for a trainer also responsible for Ramon Di Loria.
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3rd

5

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Pinpoint

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Suzzanne France

Runner-up off her basement handicap mark on stable debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in June and also ran well when fourth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; not really favoured by today's weights but can give another good account.

8/1

4th

9

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

Ex-Ewan Whillans; sound run on stable debut when second at Wetherby last time (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

8/1

2nd

7

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Suzzanne France

Won a Hamilton seller last June for Ewan Whillans (5f, good; visor first time); disappointing since; stable debut.

50/1

12/1

Form: 632146 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Only gone beyond 5f on four occasions and has run poorly each time (had her moments at the stalls and can pull hard); said to have run flat when a well-beaten favourite here a fortnight ago.
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2nd

8

(9)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Ski Angel

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Her last three wins have all been over C&D but she hasn't been firing recently; the return to this track for the first time this year needs to have an impact.

16/1

11th

13

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Posted a good third over 5f here in June but she's beaten just one rival in two subsequent outings at Hamilton and back here; this course scorer needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

7th

7

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Dual C&D winner who had a near-miss at Wetherby (5.5f) last month but she failed to beat a rival at Hamilton last time; handles most ground but has a bit to prove again after that last run and others are more solid.

12/1

Form: 458411 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Second round of wind surgery seems to have done the trick, with her building on her C&D fourth in a race not run to suit when off the mark here two weeks ago; duly followed up in a busy finish here on Saturday and has a fair chance of the hat-trick.
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6th

5

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

She wasn't winning out of turn when successful at Ayr (6f, good) 25 days ago; fully effective at Hamilton and seems to handle soft ground so she's respected, for all she hasn't been missed with a 7lb rise for last time.

6/1

1st

5

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All five wins between July and October last year, at 6f and 5f, including this race (good); runner-up four times this year and her latest Hamilton run can be consigned to history as she'd run the day before; respected, although serious rain wouldn't be ideal.

8/1

9th

10

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

One of five wins in the second half of last season was over C&D in August; four seconds (including over 5f/6f here) from the back in her last five starts this term, back to form at Musselburgh last night; each-way claims.

7/1

Non-runners

Macarone, Gesundheit, Pockley

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.70
Straight Forecast £23.86
Tricast £107.65
Trifecta £166.40

Selections

The Times:

Giselles Izzy

Telegraph:

Thunderstorm Katie

The Sun:

I'm Spartacus

SPOTLIGHT:

Macarone

POSTDATA:

Pinpoint

RP RATINGS:

Sibyl Charm

D Express:

Pockley

The Star:

Thunderstorm Katie

The Guardian:

Giselles Izzy

Daily Mail:

Giselles Izzy

Daily Mirror:

Giselles Izzy

Daily Record:

Giselles Izzy