March 07 / 15.20 Ayr

15.20

Soft

3B Crane Hire Handicap Hurdle (For The Craigie Cup) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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3B Crane Hire Handicap Hurdle (For The Craigie Cup) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 2-3141 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Has taken well to hurdles, recording his second win at Kelso (2m, heavy) on handicap debut last month with more in hand than the official margin suggests; should be hard to beat despite a 4lb rise.
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7th

9

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Triple Crown Ted

11st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Beat Lance Les Des and Bertie's Ballet off 4lb lower at Kelso in February (2m, heavy) and he was confidently ridden out the back when second over C&D last time (soft), where a late mistake didn't help; strong suspicion that he more to offer and the yard, also represented by Caballo De Guerra, won this with a novice two years ago.

9/1

2nd

2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Triple Crown Ted

11st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Has taken well to hurdles, recording his second win at Kelso (2m, heavy) on handicap debut last month with more in hand than the official margin suggests; should be hard to beat despite a 4lb rise.

2/1

1st

7

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Triple Crown Ted

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over C&D (soft) in November on second hurdle start and showed improved form when fourth under a penalty in a warm novice at Ayr (2m, heavy); this unexposed 6yo could be on a workable mark on his handicap debut.

5/1

Form: P-643P CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Boasts two wins around here, one over this distance, but has been below his best this term and was pulled up at Kelso (2m, heavy) last month in race won by Triple Crown Ted; hard to fancy.
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10

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Ginger Mail

11st 4lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Exposed 10yo whose powers would appear to be on the wane judged on this season's performances; opposable.

33/1

11th

6

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Ginger Mail

11st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

10yo whose mark continues to fall and he took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Ayr a fortnight ago; it's possible he'll be able to build on that latest run but he was beaten just over 7l and certainly needs a bigger performance this afternoon.

14/1

3rd

3

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Ginger Mail

11st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Boasts two wins around here, one over this distance, but has been below his best this term and was pulled up at Kelso (2m, heavy) last month in race won by Triple Crown Ted; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 06-746 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has six wins on the Flat but his last of four successes over hurdles came four years ago; continues to drop in the weights without looking likely to take advantage.
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5th

5

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Cormier

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Brian Ellison

Has six wins on the Flat but his last of four successes over hurdles came four years ago; continues to drop in the weights without looking likely to take advantage.

7/1

6th

7

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Cormier

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Remains capable at the age of 10 (won on the Flat in October) but it's been hard work back over hurdles, albeit in a pair of Class 2 handicaps; looks vulnerable.

14/1

4

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:32 Nottingham

Cormier

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Useful dual-purpose performer in his youth; had a long spell on the sidelines prior to his return in February and he's struggled on the Flat and over hurdles this year; down in the weights and he was prominent in the betting last time so he can't be dismissed.

6/1

Form: 53-002 CD BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line.
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1st

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Gamigin

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when runner-up at Down Royal (2m1, soft, 7-2 fav') in final start for Gary McGill in January; unfancied and well beaten in two runs for new yard; may go well back in 0-100 company now.

10/1

6th

4

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Gamigin

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best.

9/2

6th

6

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Gamigin

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Noel C Kelly

Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1-2 BF

Last run: 280 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 120

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No Results Found

Form: 6UP-78 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler/chaser when trained in Ireland; beaten 29l and 34l on both hurdle starts for current yard; best watched.
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7

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Irish Blaze

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Winning hurdler/chaser when trained in Ireland; beaten 29l and 34l on both hurdle starts for current yard; best watched.

16/1

8th

2

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

15:37 Musselburgh

Irish Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Useful at his peak in Ireland but soundly beaten on debut for this stable at Haydock just before Christmas; quickly dropped 6lb but needs a big leap forward.

12/1

5

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:30 Tramore

Irish Blaze

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

prominent

16/1

Form: 323346 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £55.10
Straight Forecast £80.16
Tricast £519.67
Trifecta £330.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Triple Crown Ted

The Guardian:

Litleangel Duseuil

D Express:

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RP RATINGS:

El Jefe

POSTDATA:

Triple Crown Ted

THE NORTH:

Triple Crown Ted

The Times:

Triple Crown Ted

Telegraph:

Triple Crown Ted

Daily Mail:

Triple Crown Ted

Daily Mirror:

Triple Crown Ted

The Star:

Triple Crown Ted

Daily Record:

Litleangel Duseuil

TOPSPEED:

El Jefe