November 01 / 12.48 Ayr

12.48

Soft

Rest At Neilston EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Rest At Neilston EBF “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/9 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1- D

Last run: 261 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to smart jumper If In Doubt; created very good impression when drawing over 8l clear to win Newcastle bumper (good to soft) on debut in February, form that has recently been very well advertised by the runner-up; not seen again since but looks a good prospect for novice hurdles.
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1st

14

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:48 Ayr

Upon Tweed

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Half-brother to smart jumper If In Doubt; created very good impression when drawing over 8l clear to win Newcastle bumper (good to soft) on debut in February, form that has recently been very well advertised by the runner-up; not seen again since but looks a good prospect for novice hurdles.

4/9

1st

14

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:48 Ayr

Upon Tweed

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Half-brother to smart jumper If In Doubt; created very good impression when drawing over 8l clear to win Newcastle bumper (good to soft) on debut in February, form that has recently been very well advertised by the runner-up; not seen again since but looks a good prospect for novice hurdles.

4/9

1st

7

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Upon Tweed

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

towards rear

11/2

Form: 31- D

Last run: 289 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to smart hurdler Mistanoora; built upon promising debut when clearcut winner of Newcastle bumper (good to soft) in January and ought to play another significant role on this hurdling debut.
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2nd

5

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Stride On

11st 10lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Bumper winner (2m1f, good to soft) who got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt over 2m3f here (soft) in February; he was impressive on that latest outing and is entitled to respect.

9/2

1st

3

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

14:25 Ayr

Stride On

11st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Bumper winner (2m, good to soft) who kept on for a promising second on hurdle debut here (2m, soft) in November; well-beaten favourite at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) next time but he suffered a wound to his left-fore and he retains potential; could bounce back and play a major role.

4/1

2nd

12

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:48 Ayr

Stride On

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Out of a half-sister to smart hurdler Mistanoora; built upon promising debut when clearcut winner of Newcastle bumper (good to soft) in January and ought to play another significant role on this hurdling debut.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a fair staying hurdler; showed significant promise before falling in late stages of two Irish points towards end of last season and was bought for £66,000 in May; worth a glance in the betting before rules debut.
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3rd

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

15:48 Kelso

Gaelic Rover

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ruth Jefferson

Towards the rear when clipping heels and falling in Grade 2 at Kelso (2m2f) most recently; won easily at Newcastle (2m1f) the time before and enters calculations back down in class; dam stayed 3m1f.

7/4

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 25y

Class 1

14:15 Kelso

Gaelic Rover

11st 5lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

1l second to Le Beau Madrik at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in November on second hurdle start and easily justified 30-100 odds there (2m1f, good to soft) last month; open to further improvement for stable that won this in 2017 and 2020; not discounted.

9/1

1st

3

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

11:45 Newcastle

Gaelic Rover

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ruth Jefferson

Third on hurdle debut at Ayr (2m, soft) in November and again showed promise when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) later that month; sets a good standard for the rest to aim at.

Evs

Form: 0/2-

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made quite promising hurdle debut when clear second in C&D (soft) maiden in March but was no threat to the short-odds winner and Derek Fox switces to stablemate Stride On today.
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5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Moon Phases

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in January on second chase start and heavy ground may not have suited here last month when a well-beaten third; this very lightly raced 7yo retains potential and could go well.

7/1

3rd

6

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 3

15:35 Kelso

Moon Phases

10st 10lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close on chase/handicap debut here (2m1f, soft) in November and won by a neck at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month; this unexposed 7yo is just 3lb higher today and in good hands to continue to progress.

5/1

1st

5

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

12:50 Newcastle

Moon Phases

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

£150,000 buy after finishing fourth in an Irish point in November 2023; lightly raced since, but shaped encouragingly on both runs over hurdles and went very close to getting straight off the mark over fences when a neck second at Kelso (2m1f, soft) in November, shaping as though this longer trip would suit; lacks experience but high on the shortlist.

4/1

Form: 054F-

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Very respectable fourth over C&D (soft) on hurdle debut in January and looked set to finish third here (heavy) before penultimate-flight fall in February; each-way claims if tuned up after 250-day absence.
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5th

4

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:48 Ayr

Glenville

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Very respectable fourth over C&D (soft) on hurdle debut in January and looked set to finish third here (heavy) before penultimate-flight fall in February; each-way claims if tuned up after 250-day absence.

14/1

5th

4

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:48 Ayr

Glenville

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Very respectable fourth over C&D (soft) on hurdle debut in January and looked set to finish third here (heavy) before penultimate-flight fall in February; each-way claims if tuned up after 250-day absence.

14/1

3

24th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Glenville

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

raced in third and in touch with leaders, outpaced after 4 out, 11 lengths down when fell 2 out

14/1

Form: 34324-

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles last season but showed some fair form, most notably when close second in first-time cheekpieces at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) two starts ago; should be okay back at 2m for this reappearance; probably won't be far away.
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5th

10

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Highland Fashion

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

His first run at about 3m when winning at Newcastle (good to soft) and then ran second at Warwick; latest Musselburgh run wasn't too shoddy given he was held up off the pace before staying on and he reportedly bled that day; had a break since and wouldn't be fully exposed as a stayer.

12/1

7th

13

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:40 Musselburgh

Highland Fashion

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Relished the step up in trip to make a winning handicap debut at Newcastle (3m, good to soft) in November; good second at Ayr (3m, soft) one month ago but position 3lb out of the handicap demands more from him today; claiming rider is recruited.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful jumper Rock My Way; showed promise in all three Irish points in the spring but was safely held in Hexham novice hurdle on last month's rules debut; probably one for further down the line.
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2nd

1

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Rock Dj

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Point runner-up who has run pretty well in defeat on his first two handicap starts (2m4f/2m5f, soft/good to soft); drops back down in grade today and he's high on the list.

11/4

5th

15

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Rock Dj

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Good-ground point runner-up who has improved with each of his four runs under rules and was an encouraging fourth on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January; there's every chance he'll continue to progress; chance.

10/1

4th

9

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Rock Dj

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up in his final Irish point and he showed progressive form in three novice hurdles in the autumn; was only beaten around 4l at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last time and he should have more to offer on this switch to handicapping; one to keep an eye on.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful hurdler Bay Ambition; kept on well to win soft-ground Irish point in February, his second start, but that form is of questionable value; makes rules debut here.
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7th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

The Coffey Boy

11st 2lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Low-mileage 7yo who made all and held on narrowly from Velvet Vulcan in conditional jockeys' race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February; not in the same form when fifth over 2m back at Ayr since but the return to 2m4f may see him in a better light.

9/1

5th

4

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

The Coffey Boy

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Low-mileage 7yo who made all and held on narrowly from Velvet Vulcan in conditional jockeys' race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last time, opening his rules account; raised 4lb but William Maggs, who keeps the ride, can use his 5lb claim this time; open to further progress in any case and looks likely to be as effective back down in distance; respected.

7/2

1st

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

The Coffey Boy

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Irish point winner last February; best run over hurdles when 12l second to a progressive subsequent winner over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time (good to soft); interesting on that run.

13/2

Form: 0/7-

Last run: 391 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten when 125-1 for stable/hurdle debut at Kelso 13 months ago and not seen again since.
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5th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Hexham

Reliance Kid

10st 2lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Andrew Wilson

Went close in a point in May 2024 but he's struggled under rules and was well beaten at 33-1 here (3m, good) on his second chase start last month.

66/1

9th

12

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Reliance Kid

10st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Andrew Wilson

Went close in a point in May 2024 but he's struggled under rules and was well beaten at 28-1 on his recent chase debut over C&D.

50/1

5

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Reliance Kid

10st 11lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Andrew Wilson

Runner-up in a point but he has shown very little since sent over hurdles, beating one on his handicap debut at Newcastle (2m4f) in January; now goes chasing on the back of a wind operation.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70-7

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Did not show a great deal in two bumpers last autumn or when seventh on last month's hurdling debut at Hexham.
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13

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Elusive Warrior

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sandy Thomson

Poor form in bumpers and over hurdles, and his jumping wasn't great when third on recent chase debut at Sedgefield (2m, good); from out of the handicap he's 4lb higher than last time but there was some promise in that performance and he's open to further improvement if finding greater fluency.

14/1

3rd

7

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:40 Sedgefield

Elusive Warrior

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Only poor form shown in his five runs over hurdles, tried in a hood when pulled up at Newcastle (2m4f) 18 days ago; goes chasing with tongue tie added and lots to prove.

25/1

13

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Elusive Warrior

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Sandy Thomson

0-6; nothing worthwhile to report; left in remote fourth (beaten 32l) over 2m1f here (33-1) three weeks ago; could strip fitter on second run since wind surgery but the added hood will need to prove transformational.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 160 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Out of a French cross-country chase winner; shaped with significant promise when close second in good-ground Uttoxeter bumper for Tom George in May; now with new stable for hurdling career; could have a say if suited by today's slower ground.
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4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

LArme de Bonheur

11st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Well beaten in three 2m novice/maiden hurdles here for new stable since November but came second in a bumper for Tom George last spring and his dam was a 3m1f cross-country chase winner, so there is hope he can improve over this new trip on his handicap debut.

7/1

11th

7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:48 Ayr

LArme de Bonheur

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Out of a French cross-country chase winner; shaped with significant promise when close second in good-ground Uttoxeter bumper for Tom George in May; now with new stable for hurdling career; could have a say if suited by today's slower ground.

12/1

11th

7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:48 Ayr

LArme de Bonheur

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Out of a French cross-country chase winner; shaped with significant promise when close second in good-ground Uttoxeter bumper for Tom George in May; now with new stable for hurdling career; could have a say if suited by today's slower ground.

12/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-brother to a US jumps winner and a point winner; dam fourth over 1m4f from three Flat starts (RPR 55), half-sister to useful jumper Simarian; best watched on debut.
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4th

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Ck OMara

10st 13lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: R Mike Smith

Beat Coylton King (runs in the 5.40) at Ayr (3m, soft) last month, but well held off this 5lb higher mark last time; wouldn't rule out.

7/1

6th

6

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Ck OMara

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Contesting only his second handicap when the well-backed winner of a 3m soft-ground handicap at Ayr, where he was going away at the finish; up 5lb and they claimed 7lb last time so has more on his plate at these weights, but he looks an improver.

4/1

1st

5

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Ck OMara

11st 2lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was safely held when fourth on last month's handicap debut here (2m4f, soft) and needs today's longer trip to unlock improvement.

14/1

Form: 205-U

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Kept on for modest second on bumper debut here (good) in November but was well beaten in both bumpers after the turn of the year and unseated rider at fourth flight when 250-1 for recent hurdle debut.
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4

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Jack Dempsey

11st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Seven-race maiden; unseated rider on his first two attempts over hurdles and hasn't set the world alight in novice company on last two starts; it's notable that he steps back up in trip for handicap debut (is a half-brother to 2m4f winner Cave Hill) and that should bring about some improvement.

12/1

5th

3

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Jack Dempsey

11st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Unseated quite early in his first two runs over hurdles but finished a remote ninth at Ayr when 150-1; the only positive is the return to a drier surface, as the ground was good when runner-up on bumper debut.

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
8,000euros 3yo; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to point/hurdle winner Saratoga Lass and another point winner; one of two newcomers representing Mike Smith; entitled to learn from this experience.
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8th

9

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

13:40 Perth

Run Baby Run

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

200-1 or bigger for all five runs; pulled up/tailed off each time.

500/1

7th

7

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:32 Ayr

Run Baby Run

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Has dismal claims on form; steps up in trip but easy to looks elsewhere.

100/1

10th

7

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:50 Musselburgh

Run Baby Run

11st 7lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Holds dismal claims on his Ayr form (three attempts).

200/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.70
Straight Forecast £3.26
Trifecta £18.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Upon Tweed

Telegraph:

Stride On

POSTDATA:

Moon Phases

The Star:

Gaelic Rover

TOPSPEED:

Highland Fashion

The Times:

Upon Tweed

The Sun:

Upon Tweed

Daily Record:

Upon Tweed

Daily Mail:

Stride On

D Express:

Stride On

Daily Mirror:

Stride On

The Guardian:

Moon Phases