August 11 / 16.35 Ayr

16.35

Good

Martin Kemp To Play Ladies Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Martin Kemp To Play Ladies Day Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 775422

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good) in May for Mick Appleby; runner-up behind the progressive Jannas Journey (runs in 3:00) here in both runs for current yard and he was strong at the finish over 1m last time; only 1lb higher and he's an interesting contender at this new trip.
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5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

6th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

First 7f win at Newmarket in May; just 1-22 on the AW but this surface suits and he was unlucky in his sole C&D run, when runner-up in September, and looks well worth another go back over this trip.

11/2

4th

6

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cooperation

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Katie Scott

All bar one of his seven wins has come over 6f, but he has finished runner-up in both goes over this trip including here; still 6lb above his last winning mark, though, so needs to find a bit more.

9/1

Form: 329725 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has been placed three times since returned to the Flat in May but he was disappointing at Carlisle (1m3f, good) last Monday; bit to prove again after that.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 955253 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
On long losing run and has mixed record this season but she went close over C&D last month and was a creditable third here (1m2f, good) on Saturday; has claims if she can back that up and she's in the mix.
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6th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Sophiesticate

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

She had been running with credit this season prior to her comfortable win at Musselburgh (1m5f, good); up 6lb but she still has handicapping scope on last year's best; all wins on good ground but appears to handle soft.

3/1

1st

4

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Three times a course winner for Jim Goldie, the latest (extended 1m4f) last August off a 9lb higher mark; solid efforts on her last three starts; big run expected.

7/2

3rd

7

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Sophiesticate

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit.

10/1

Form: -39855

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on her Carlisle win (1m1f, soft) last August but she's been well held in all seven subsequent runs; now drops into a Class 6 and any rain would help her cause but she needs to get back on track.
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4th

3

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Mystical Maria

11st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; back in form on last four starts, winning by a neck over 1m2f at Redcar and Leicester (15 ran) on the first and latest occasions; back up another 3lb but has to be a leading player.

11/4

4th

3

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Mystical Maria

11st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; back in form on last four starts, winning by a neck over 1m2f at Redcar and Leicester (15 ran) on the first and latest occasions; back up another 3lb but has to be a leading player.

11/4

1

(10)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Mystical Maria

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Back in form on last three runs, winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) before sound runs at Southwell (1m3f) and Beverley (1m2f, soft; beaten a short head, third has won since); interesting.

6/1

Form: 084711 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (ninth attempt) when scoring over C&D last month and he followed up under a penalty at Hamilton (1m1f, good) last Saturday; up another 3lb but he knuckled down well last time and is open to more improvement; key player for yard that won this in 2022 and 2023.
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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: 692545

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
7yo whose losing sequence goes back to October 2022 but he went close over C&D last month and has only been beaten around 2l here in last two starts; one of two runners for the yard and he shouldn't be far away.
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7th

10

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Scored four times here (three over C&D) in 2025; yet to fire this season however and never threatened when sixth of nine over 1m here three weeks ago.

50/1

6th

3

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: R Mike Smith

Won four handicaps here (1m-1m2f, good or slower) in the second half of 2025; yet to fire this time around and may need both slower ground and further help from the handicapper.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Ended 2025 when completing a hat-trick over C&D (third C&D success) in October but he's yet to fire this summer, soon ridden when only seventh of ten over C&D 16 days ago; has something to prove now.

20/1

Form: 732613 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ordinary strike-rate of 3-34 but her last win was a smooth success over C&D (good to soft) last month and she backed that up with a good third under a penalty here (1m2f, good) here two weeks ago; should get a decent tow into this race and she's on the shortlist.
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9th

8

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Zebra Star

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Last two wins have been at Ayr, the most recent coming over 1m2f last summer, but she's been well held there on her last two starts; others preferred.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Dual course winner, the most recent over this trip (Class 6, good to soft) over a year ago; no obvious excuses (form figures 9549) in 2026, but does have a capable 5lb claimer aboard, and further rain could assist; stablemate of Golden Valour.

22/1

Form: -38225

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his five handicaps, including a close call at Ripon (1m, good) in June, but he took a strong hold when disappointing there last Monday; needs to step up again after that and he will need to settle at this new trip.
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10

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Groundhog

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Placed in three of his five handicaps, including a close call at Ripon (1m, good) in June, but he took a strong hold when disappointing there last Monday; needs to step up again after that and he will need to settle at this new trip.

12/1

5

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Groundhog

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Seven-race maiden but runner-up on his last two starts, including a close call behind Perfidia over C&D (good) last time; took a while to warm up on that occasion but he finished well and a 2lb rise looks fair enough; respected.

4/1

Form: 66-653

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-7 but she posted his best effort so far when a keeping-on third behind Zebra Star Better over C&D (good to soft) last month; 2lb better off in this rematch and has possibilities if first-time cheekpieces work.
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11

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Elizabeths Legacy

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden; ran a couple of fair races when in the frame over 1m2f at Ayr in July/August; didn't appear to stay when stepped up to 11.4f at Windsor last time; others appeal more.

12/1

11

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Elizabeths Legacy

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden; ran a couple of fair races when in the frame over 1m2f at Ayr in July/August; didn't appear to stay when stepped up to 11.4f at Windsor last time; others appeal more.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.80
Straight Forecast £23.22
Tricast £68.49
Trifecta £137.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dwindling Funds

RP RATINGS:

Mystical Maria

D Express:

Sophiesticate

Daily Mirror:

Cooperation

POSTDATA:

Dwindling Funds

The Times:

Dwindling Funds

Telegraph:

Dwindling Funds

The Guardian:

Dwindling Funds

Daily Mail:

Dwindling Funds

The Sun:

Dwindling Funds

The Star:

Dwindling Funds

Daily Record:

Dwindling Funds