October 09 / 15.25 Ayr

15.25

Heavy

Tennent’s Lager Handicap

  • Prize money: £6097.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Tennent’s Lager Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 906028 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
9yo who is not easy to win with and has been up and down this season, finishing soundly beaten at Haydock last time; however, prior to that he went close in the Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) and is capable of having a big say.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

22

(18)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Woven

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible.

33/1

4th

10

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Woven

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Running in this race for the fourth time, having finished second in 2022 and 2024 and ninth last year; can go well fresh and he retained a good chunk of ability last year; should be arriving on the scene late.

14/1

5

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Woven

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Dods

Not prolific for one of his ability but 6f on slow ground suits him well and he confirmed the promise of his fine run in the Ayr Bronze Cup when winning back at Ayr two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 3lb rise not excessive and he should make another bold bid.

13/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 005229 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
4l ninth of 25 in the Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) three weeks ago but runner-up twice in a row prior to that (including C&D) and he won the Silver Cup over C&D in 2023; effective on soft/heavy and he's one to consider.
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9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Wobwobwob

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

12th

10

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Wobwobwob

8st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

One of the oldest contenders in this field and has done his winning over 6f/7f, mostly on ground softer than good; could well be tapped for toe in this belated first attempt at the minimum trip.

20/1

1

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Wobwobwob

10st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a win since May 2024 but runner-up on three of his last four starts (6f/7f, good to soft/heavy) and his turn may well be near.

13/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 080592

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His form has gone the wrong way this year but, having dropped to a career-low mark, he was second of 13 over C&D (soft) last Tuesday; he's a player if backing up that performance with another good one.
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12th

1

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Four wins have come on good to soft/soft ground later in the year and he wants a good test over this trip on good ground; turned in a solid comeback effort over C&D in March but there's little room for error off this mark and he has his quirks.

8/1

6th

7

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

Hasn't fulfilled the huge promise of his early form for William Haggas but he retains a good chunk of ability and enjoyed a resurgence last autumn, notably when a comfortable winner over C&D (soft) in October; disappointed when last seen but he should be in for another good year; back from a break is perhaps not the time to catch him but market should give clues.

16/1

9/2

Form: 11-257 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at the end of his 2yo campaign (6f, heavy/soft) and began this season with two good runs in defeat (6f, good to soft/good); shaped as though he may have needed the run at Ripon (6f, good) 12 days ago after a three-month break and he's very much of interest with conditions to suit.
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6th

6

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Station X

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Turf wins as a 2yo came on soft/heavy ground and the midweek rain will have helped, although he'd have preferred more; highly consistent but a 2lb rise for his recent AW win puts him on a career-high mark into a more competitive handicap, down from 6f.

7/1

1st

5

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Station X

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Both wins have been on turf but he's unexposed on AW and has finished close up over C&D and at Newcastle (5f) in his two runs this year; on same mark as last time and he should make another bold bid back up in trip.

5/2

11/1

Form: 022-00 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two 6f nurseries on heavy/soft ground last autumn; down the field on both outings this year and has something to prove, but those were on good going and maybe today's testing conditions will trigger a revival.
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4th

3

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Art Design

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Record is only 1-13 but gained the win off 3lb higher in sole C&D attempt (for previous yard); interesting back here, assuming she takes to blinkers (replacing the cheekpieces worn last time).

10/1

13

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Art Design

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

6f AW winner for William Haggas last summer; ran well for second (short head behind Station X and now 5lb better off) on her stable debut here last November; slow start to this campaign but there was much more to take from her latest Ayr fifth (behind Lord Bertie and Station X); unexposed on testing ground and she's one to consider.

18/1

5th

7

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Art Design

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Runner-up in two 6f nurseries on heavy/soft ground last autumn; down the field on both outings this year and has something to prove, but those were on good going and maybe today's testing conditions will trigger a revival.

11/1

14/1

Form: 502439 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.
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4th

7

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Rock Melody

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Record of 0-9 this season but she's much better off with Jannas Journey on C&D running four starts ago; successful off higher marks in this race for the last two years; very attractively weighted and warrants respect.

11/2

6th

9

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Rock Melody

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Soft-ground winner who is below her last winning mark and ran some pretty good races in defeat last month; however, she made it 0-8 for the year when finishing last here (7f, soft) last week and has to bounce back.

14/1

9

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Rock Melody

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

In reasonable form, having made the frame in last three starts, latest over C&D when one place behind Quest For Fun; 2lb below last winning mark; enters the reckoning.

8/1

10/1

Form: 332695 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Course regular who has perhaps gone off the boil judged on his last two performances, but he's a two-time course winner (including on heavy ground) who shouldn't be discounted off a dangerous mark.
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2

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Kelpie Grey

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

His losing sequence goes back 16 races to May 2024 and his form has gone the wrong way; however, he's dropped to a dangerous mark and ran respectably when fifth of nine over 7f at Ayr a fortnight ago (11-8 favourite), when shaping as though the return to 6f may help; not ruled out.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Went off the boil towards the end of last season and also below his best on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh, taking his losing sequence to 15; however, this two-time C&D winner may have needed that latest outing and he's well handicapped on last year's best course form; not ruled out.

4/1

6th

9

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Kelpie Grey

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-14 since winning four of his five starts between October 2023 and May 2024, but is 2-5 around here and very well treated on form as recently as last summer; off five months, but is proven fresh.

16/1

Form: 8-5478 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins last autumn, two of them on heavy ground; lightly raced this year but unable to threaten on soft going on his two outings last month and he needs to raise his game.
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12th

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All of his four wins have been at 6f on turf and last three were in 2024; well handicapped on old form but he was out of sorts in the autumn and has something to prove back up in trip for new yard (changed hands for 1,500gns).

25/1

8th

8

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Hour By Hour

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f wins last autumn, two of them on heavy ground; lightly raced this year but unable to threaten on soft going on his two outings last month and he needs to raise his game.

14/1

6

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Hour By Hour

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Mudlark; won three times over 6f last year on going ranging from good to soft to heavy; not quite as his best in three runs this season (bled from the nose last time) but could bounce back with a hood tried (can race keenly).

14/1

Form: 678337

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Posted two good thirds in August (6f, good to firm/good), suggesting his turn may be near; however, he finished last at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) last time and remains winless since scoring in January 2024 on his second start; unraced on soft/heavy ground.
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5th

2

(3)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Cargin Bhui

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

In good form on the AW this year including two wins over 6f; 0-12 on turf, but has gone close on a couple of occasions and should have no problem with this sharp 7f; player.

4/1

5th

7

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cargin Bhui

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hold-up performer who was successful over 6f at Wolverhampton and Southwell last month; proved himself at 7f when his strong finish only just failed to reel in the thriving Goldmoyne (won three times since) back at Southwell last time; it's likely he's still on a good mark.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Cargin Bhui

10st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Competitive coming from off the pace over 6f on all five starts this year, winning in clearcut style at Wolverhampton and Southwell on last two occasions; he's now getting close to his career-best form, with more to prove on this third attempt (first on AW) at 7f but he's been finishing well.

2/1

20/1

Form: 613077 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins at Hamilton this summer, the latest off today's mark, and she's effective on soft ground; however, she's failed to shine on her last four outings and has to get back on track.
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10

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Tristan Davidson

Her form has been mixed this season and she was soundly beaten at Carlisle last time; however, she's running at Hamilton for the first time this year and nine of her 11 wins have come over C&D; she's 10lb lower than when winning here last August and could bounce back with a bold show.

13/2

10th

13

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Iris Dancer

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Eleven turf wins, mostly at Hamilton but once over C&D, on ground ranging from soft to good to firm; weighted to find another race and will be suited by returning to a track with a stiff finish following her persevering fourth at Ayr 13 days ago; thereabouts.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Iris Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Has form at several different venues but is ideally suited by Hamilton, having done nearly all of her winning there; below par last time, failing to back up reappearance effort; 0-9 at Ayr.

10/1

Form: 6-0303 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Hasn't fulfilled the promise of his 2023 2yo campaign but he was a close third off this mark at Salisbury four weeks ago (6f, heavy) and will be bang there if repeating that form.
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11th

1

(11)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Mister Sketch

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Hasn't fulfilled the promise of his 2023 2yo campaign but he was a close third off this mark at Salisbury four weeks ago (6f, heavy) and will be bang there if repeating that form.

5/1

1

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Salisbury

Mister Sketch

9st 11lb

J: Saleh Faraj Al-Otaibi

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won a 2yo novice over C&D in 2023 when with Eve Johnson Houghton; mixed results since and ran very moderately on his return to Britain in a 6f handicap at Ripon.

12/1

11th

1

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Mister Sketch

9st 13lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Runaway win in a 2yo novice at Salisbury (6f, good) for Eve Johnson Houghton in 2023; mixed results in eight runs since but he was a front-running third in a conditions race in Qatar (7f) in May; on dangerous mark now back in Britain and he's not ruled out on this return to sprinting.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.70
Straight Forecast £26.16
Tricast £69.99
Trifecta £81.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lord Bertie

SPOTLIGHT:

Station X

NEWMARKET:

Mister Sketch

The Star:

Wobwobwob

D Express:

Woven

TOPSPEED:

Station X

Telegraph:

Station X

Daily Mirror:

Mister Sketch

POSTDATA:

Lord Bertie

The Times:

Lord Bertie

The Guardian:

Lord Bertie

Daily Mail:

Lord Bertie

The Sun:

Lord Bertie

Daily Record:

Lord Bertie