May 05 / 15.00 Ayr

15.00

Good To Firm

Sunday Lunch At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Sunday Lunch At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 07-773

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-11 but he has not been with Jim Goldie long and his latest Musselburgh third (1m, good) was encouraging; Paul Mulrennan replaces an apprentice today and a bigger effort could be forthcoming.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ashen

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-11 but he has not been with Jim Goldie long and his latest Musselburgh third (1m, good) was encouraging; Paul Mulrennan replaces an apprentice today and a bigger effort could be forthcoming.

100/30

3rd

12

(13)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ashen

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

0-10 and has come seventh on his three starts for this yard (7f/6f); however, he hasn't been running badly, with his latest effort coming in a big field at Thirsk, and there have been hints that his return to 1m may suit.

16/1

7th

11

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Ashen

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

0-9 but he hasn't been with Jim Goldie for long and getting back on turf should help; drop back to 6f another possible source of improvement.

20/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 391486 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up handicapper who won a 7f Wolverhampton handicap off a 7lb lower mark last month; two creditable efforts have followed but he will need to raise his game to defy this mark and stall 1 will mean he needs some luck in running too.

11/1

Form: 6777-8 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three 7f handicaps (including here); 5lb lower than for the last of them and last month's return to action should have sharpened her up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Two of last summer's three wins came over C&D (good/good to firm) and she returned to form when third at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Tuesday on her second start of the season; she's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

4

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three 7f handicaps (including here); 5lb lower than for the last of them and last month's return to action should have sharpened her up.

4/1

8th

13

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:23 Catterick

Coconut Bay

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Tristan Davidson

She lost her form last autumn but won four times during a busy 2025, two of them over C&D (good/good to firm), and a break may have helped; she's 3lb below her last winning mark and could have a big say.

12/1

Form: 854176 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for new connections when leading late on in a 7f handicap at Southwell in March; not quite so good twice since but he still commands plenty of respect in this field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Camera Shy

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for new connections when leading late on in a 7f handicap at Southwell in March; not quite so good twice since but he still commands plenty of respect in this field.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but had previously narrowly beaten the winner of that race over this C&D; drawn wide, but still respected if bouncing back now returned here.

15/2

7th

9

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Snapped a losing sequence a fortnight ago at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) where benefiting from the strong pace to collar Anthropologist close home; unexposed at today's trip and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; he's one to consider.

5/1

Form: 075488 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Getting on for three years since his last turf success and this veteran hasn't been at his best at Newcastle of late; opposable back at 7f and returned to the grass.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(14)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran (13-102); has won just once since late 2024, when edging out Pallas Lord over C&D (15-2) on New Year's Day; kept on after a slow start, fifth of seven, at Ayr (7f; 33-1) four weeks ago.

9/1

5th

8

(2)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Trais Fluors

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Linda Perratt

Getting on for three years since his last turf success and this veteran hasn't been at his best at Newcastle of late; opposable back at 7f and returned to the grass.

20/1

10/1

Form: 22-509

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Into the veteran stage but on a competitive mark on form as recent as December; recent Redcar run should have sharpened him up but others may have his measure for win purposes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

6th

7

(8)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Little Ted

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Into the veteran stage but on a competitive mark on form as recent as December; recent Redcar run should have sharpened him up but others may have his measure for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 956-8

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to offer much in his four starts, including his handicap debut at Musselburgh last week (7f, good), but he's bred to do better at some point; stable also run Ashen.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Approaching Dawn

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 6yo who has yet to offer much, last of seven in 7f Ayr handicap ten days ago.

33/1

7th

9

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Approaching Dawn

8st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Yet to offer much in his four starts, including his handicap debut at Musselburgh last week (7f, good), but he's bred to do better at some point; stable also run Ashen.

33/1

8th

12

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Beat only one home in three qualifying runs over sprint trips last autumn but has a basement mark as a result and his half-brother Ahamonent is a fair handicapper over this trip, including a course win; hooded first time; one to monitor in the betting.

14/1

Non-runners

Jkr Cobbler, Alex Belardo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £12.97
Tricast £24.31
Trifecta £36.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ashen

POSTDATA:

Jkr Cobbler

The Times:

Coconut Bay

RP RATINGS:

Ashen

Telegraph:

Ashen

The Guardian:

Ashen

Daily Mail:

Ashen

D Express:

Ashen

The Sun:

Ashen

The Star:

Ashen

Daily Record:

Ashen

Daily Mirror:

Jkr Cobbler