February 10 / 15.35 Ayr

15.35

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 0f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 210-44 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual good-ground winner in 2024; returned from a long absence in November and had another two months off before a 3.5l fourth in a similar race on heavy here 28 days ago; should be a factor in receipt of weight all round.
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8

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Better Be Definite

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Rediscovered winning ways at Ayr (3m, soft; 5-1), that his second run back from a short break; the handicapper has responded with a 7lb rise, but this stablemate of Whiskey On Ice stays well and handles most ground conditions; likely to have a say in the finish.

11/4

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 061846 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
No closer than 11l in his last three races, the last two (3m/2m4f) at this venue where he usually goes well; hasn't had many chances at this trip but looks vulnerable with top weight.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 832F11 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
In-form 10yo who is seeking a C&D hat-trick after wins on heavy and soft ground; had little in hand the last time (game) but a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold show.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Shoeshine Boy

11st 10lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

Two wins on soft/heavy over 3m at Ayr last January; some fair efforts since; return to this trip should suit but best form on softer ground.

9/1

5th

17

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Shoeshine Boy

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Donald Whillans

Course specialist who won two in a row over C&D (heavy/soft) in January; he's better than he showed when 15l third over C&D (soft) in February and the subsequent break may have helped, but this 10yo may still be vulnerable back up in grade.

20/1

Form: 4-4525

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
No wins in ten over hurdles but nearly put that right on Boxing Day (2m3f, soft) and didn't run too badly at Catterick having been hassled up front; probably stays this far.
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7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Wise Move

11st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four-time point winner who's been thereabouts in a couple of his handicaps this season, most recently when second at Wetherby (2m4f, soft) on Boxing Day; not so good on his next two outings and ran poorly in a maiden on latest, so needs to stop the rot.

10/1

8

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:11 Hexham

Wise Move

11st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Four-time point winner who has run some good races in defeat in handicaps this season and was stretched by 3m last time; he's 0-11 under rules and exposed but is in with an each-way shout this afternoon.

12/1

4th

7

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Wise Move

11st 3lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

No wins in ten over hurdles but nearly put that right on Boxing Day (2m3f, soft) and didn't run too badly at Catterick having been hassled up front; probably stays this far.

10/1

Form: 3-346

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Showed ability despite not threatening in 2m-3m maidens and was beaten about 12l on his handicap debut at Gowran (2m7f, heavy; first-time blinkers); might be happier under these conditions; much respected.
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2

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Kasanovas Dream

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Showed ability despite not threatening in 2m-3m maidens and was beaten about 12l on his handicap debut at Gowran (2m7f, heavy; first-time blinkers); might be happier under these conditions; much respected.

7/2

6th

14

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Kasanovas Dream

10st 12lb

J: J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Third in both maiden starts last season; back from a break when well beaten into fourth over 3m at Cork this month; makes handicap debut for red-hot yard so market noted; blinkers.

12/1

6

16th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Kasanovas Dream

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Cost E60,000 at Derby Sale in 2023; staying-on third on debut over 2m at Tramore suggests he wants a stiffer test and he gets it here; definite chance.

6/1

Form: 93222 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare who is already looking consistent; beat all bar a fellow improver on her handicap debut at Musselburgh when stepped up to 3m (good to soft); that was under a 10lb claimer; should be on the scene.
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3rd

1

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

14:02 Wetherby

Biglesisback

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Pulled up in handicap at Ayr (3m, soft) last month but prior to that she'd finished second three times in a row (2m-3m, good to soft/soft), including on handicap debut at Musselburgh; major player if back on song.

3/1

3

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Biglesisback

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Lightly raced mare who is already looking consistent; beat all bar a fellow improver on her handicap debut at Musselburgh when stepped up to 3m (good to soft); that was under a 10lb claimer; should be on the scene.

11/4

Form: 311163 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner this season (2m5f-3m; soft) but subsequent defeats would suggest that the handicapper may now be in charge.
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4

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Be The Difference

11st 13lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Three-time winner this season (2m5f-3m; soft) but subsequent defeats would suggest that the handicapper may now be in charge.

7/1

Form: 5-371P C

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won narrowly at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but a nothing run behind Shoeshine Boy here underlined his inconsistency; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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11th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

C&D winner on heavy ground in December; has pulled up on his three starts since; tongue-tie now tried; others stronger.

33/1

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Adveram

10st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Beat Guernesey (2lb better off) by a neck at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but pulled up both starts since (tried in new headgear last time); cheekpieces back on but plenty to prove at present.

25/1

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won narrowly at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but a nothing run behind Shoeshine Boy here underlined his inconsistency; visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 4-88F6

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Best run was in a bumper and it's been an underwhelming start over hurdles; hard to be confident ahead of this handicap debut; up in trip.
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9th

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Coylton King

11st 4lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Ian Duncan

Two best runs have been over 3m at Ayr on last two starts, latest when second of six on soft ground; each-way chance.

11/2

2nd

2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Coylton King

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

In clear second and pressing the leader when unseating rider just after last flight on handicap debut here (3m, soft) last month; went up 2lb for his troubles but remains unexposed over 3m; respected.

7/2

8

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Coylton King

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Best run was in a bumper and it's been an underwhelming start over hurdles; hard to be confident ahead of this handicap debut; up in trip.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.40
Straight Forecast £49.30
Tricast £198.61
Trifecta £210.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kasanova's Dream

The Times:

Biglesisback

RP RATINGS:

Better Be Definite

Telegraph:

Shoeshine Boy

The Guardian:

Biglesisback

Daily Record:

Biglesisback

Daily Mail:

Kasanova's Dream

D Express:

Kasanova's Dream

The Sun:

Kasanova's Dream

POSTDATA:

Better Be Definite

The Star:

Better Be Definite

Daily Mirror:

Shoeshine Boy