January 29 / 13.43 Ayr

13.43

Good To Soft

Coral Daily Rewards Shaker Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Coral Daily Rewards Shaker Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2-2134 D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Came good in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft; front pair clear) in October, but he's been well held in both subsequent runs (2m3f/2m7f); still lightly raced but has bit to prove again and he needs to rediscover his spark.
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1st

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Diamond Geezer

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Struck in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft) in October and returned to winning ways at Ayr (extended 2m4f, soft) in January; only seventh back there since and now swaps the cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; below par on his previous outing around 3m but wasn't obviously beaten for stamina.

9/2

7th

1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Diamond Geezer

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Perth (2m4f, soft) in October and returned to winning ways over this C&D (soft) last month; had 6l to spare from Eloi Du Puy last time and holds strong claims up 7lb.

3/1

1st

7

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Diamond Geezer

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Came good in first-time cheekpieces at Perth (2m4f, soft; front pair clear) in October, but he's been well held in both subsequent runs (2m3f/2m7f); still lightly raced but has bit to prove again and he needs to rediscover his spark.

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: F3-U55 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner, including three over 2m5f at Kelso (good to soft/soft); disappointing start to chasing career in the autumn but he ran respectably back over hurdles at Kelso (extended 2m6f) last month; now back on last winning mark and he could be dangerous on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces added.
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7th

8

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Eloi Du Puy

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

These cheekpieces and a switch to prominent tactics have prompted good performances at Ayr (2m4f, soft) on his last two starts, finishing second then first; he's won three times here in the past (including on good to soft) and might be thereabouts.

9/1

1st

3

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

Eloi Du Puy

11st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Third in this last year (heavy) and achieved his best result of this season when 6l second to Diamond Geezer in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over C&D (soft) last month; could be thereabouts.

10/1

2nd

3

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Eloi Du Puy

11st 3lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Four-time hurdle winner, including three over 2m5f at Kelso (good to soft/soft); disappointing start to chasing career in the autumn but he ran respectably back over hurdles at Kelso (extended 2m6f) last month; now back on last winning mark and he could be dangerous on this drop back in trip; cheekpieces added.

16/1

Form: 675

Last run: 75 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 5/6-5U CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden (good to soft) in February 2023 but he's had only five runs since and has been well held in last three completed starts; unseated over fences here last month and has plenty to prove back in this sphere.
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5th

10

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Langdale Lane

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Won a C&D maiden (good to soft) in February 2023 but he's had only five runs since and has been well held in last three completed starts; unseated over fences here last month and has plenty to prove back in this sphere.

16/1

Form: 106184 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has patchy profile but three of his four wins have been over C&D and latest was in November; probably doesn't have much margin for error off this mark but he looked stretched over 3m last time and is not ruled out back at his optimum trip; acts on good and heavy ground.
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4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

4-29, including a C&D win (from 2lb lower) at this two-day Perth fixture in 2025; has been competing over 3m recently, failing to get home when fourth to Suspected (beaten over 13l) here three weeks ago; dropping back in trip is in his favour; don't discount hastily.

12/1

4th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: R Mike Smith

Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove.

11/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Follow Charlie

11st 1lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Perth (2m4f, good) last May and at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November, and has run well at up to 3m; now just 1lb above his last winning mark and not running badly this year, but he has to better those recent efforts.

16/1

Form: 0-2235

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden but he finished placed in his first three runs over hurdles (2m/2m4f) and may have had stamina issues when upped to 3m on recent handicap debut at Musselburgh; still has potential and he's a possible improver back at this trip.
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5th

2

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Kool Raoul

12st 0lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up twice under Gregor Walkingshaw in the autumn, including over C&D; however, no impact in his three handicaps; now 4lb lower than his opening mark, Walkingshaw (also on board penultimate start) returns and headgear enlisted.

13/2

8th

7

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

15:55 Musselburgh

Kool Raoul

10st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

He needs to produce more than he managed in January in his first two handicaps, but his stable was just 1-62 with jumpers that month; his yard is in much better form now and he showed promise in novice/maiden hurdles towards the end of last year; interesting contender.

16/1

7th

5

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Kool Raoul

11st 1lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Seven-race maiden but he finished placed in his first three runs over hurdles (2m/2m4f) and may have had stamina issues when upped to 3m on recent handicap debut at Musselburgh; still has potential and he's a possible improver back at this trip.

11/1

Form: /P-666

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has tumbled down the weights but his last win was in 2020 and he's been well held in three runs for new yard this winter; has something to prove and he needs a transformation with cheekpieces added
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6th

10

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Coconut Splash

10st 12lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

11yo who has a poor strike-rate and isn't the force of old but, following a wind op, he returned to form with a clear, close second in a first-time visor (retained) at Ayr (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; also effective on good to soft; in the mix if backing up that latest run, despite 6lb rise.

20/1

2nd

9

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Coconut Splash

11st 2lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Useful in his prime but has been out of form since returning from long absence for new stable in the autumn; needs combination of wind surgery and first-time visor to prompt a revival.

20/1

8th

8

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Coconut Splash

11st 0lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Veteran who has tumbled down the weights but his last win was in 2020 and he's been well held in three runs for new yard this winter; has something to prove and he needs a transformation with cheekpieces added

20/1

Form: -24354 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
10yo who has not won since January 2024 but he's reached the frame in two of his three runs for current yard; now 2lb lower than when third of 14 at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and he could be in the mix back at this trip.
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7th

5

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

13:30 Kelso

Wolfspear

10st 13lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Daragh Bourke

Three-time hurdle winner (including on heavy) who has run a couple of fair races since joining this yard in the autumn, but this 10yo was tailed off at Ayr (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago and his losing sequence continues.

16/1

9th

6

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Wolfspear

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

10yo who has not won since January 2024 but he's reached the frame in two of his three runs for current yard; now 2lb lower than when third of 14 at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and he could be in the mix back at this trip.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5/11/5

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 9yo, who won three handicap chases at around 2m in 2023, the first for Lucinda Russell, the other two for this yard; back from mammoth absence with well-held fifth in a novice hurdle here (2m, heavy) last month but that was a tough task behind a 1-4 shot; now tackles a new trip but he's on dangerous mark back in a handicap and needs watching in market.
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2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:07 Ayr

One Mill Harbour

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Won three over fences in 2023; has yet to rediscover his form this term after an absence of 25 months but Brian Hughes rides for the first time.

4/1

4th

4

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

One Mill Harbour

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: James Moffatt

Goes back over fences for the first time since winning at Hexham (1m7f, heavy) in November 2023, one of three chase victories that year; however, he's been well below his best over hurdles on his two runs this winter, following a long absence, and has lots to prove regarding current form.

14/1

Form: 60-323

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: -25795 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Hexham (2m4f, good) on stable debut in June but that was a four-runner race and she's hasn't kicked on since then; mark continues to fall but she's now 0-7 in handicaps and others are more convincing.
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4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Jakana

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Back on track to a certain extent when fourth switched to fences at Perth latest (3m, good), shaping as if further still is required; longer trip all to the good and is now 20lb lower than this time last year.

16/1

4th

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Jakana

10st 6lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien last season; has fared less well for new yard and, having been pulled up wearing headgear on last three starts, has plenty to prove on her chase debut (no headgear this time).

66/1

10

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Jakana

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice for Fergal O'Brien last season, the second a mares' novice over this C&D (soft); hasn't been in such good form since joining this yard; blinkers now tried.

50/1

Non-runners

Saracen Beau, Fostered Phil

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.70
Straight Forecast £29.79
Tricast £260.99
Trifecta £242.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Saracen Beau

RP RATINGS:

Follow Charlie

POSTDATA:

Diamond Geezer

TOPSPEED:

Kool Raoul

Telegraph:

Eloi Du Puy

Daily Mail:

El Jefe

D Express:

Diamond Geezer

The Times:

Saracen Beau

The Guardian:

Saracen Beau

The Sun:

Saracen Beau

Daily Record:

Saracen Beau

Daily Mirror:

Follow Charlie

The Star:

Follow Charlie