June 19 / 21.00 Ayr

21.00

Good

Good Luck Scotland Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Good Luck Scotland Classified Stakes

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4949-0

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
22-race maiden; ran well to finish fourth in a Navan handicap (1m6f, soft) last October but she's been tailed off on the Flat and over hurdles in four subsequent runs; has plenty to prove and she needs a major revival for new yard.
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2nd

4

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Is She Now

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Daragh Bourke

Winner at Ayr (1m5f) and Musselburgh (1m4f) in June and ran another sound race when neck second at Carlisle last time (1m3f); fair efforts on previous tries at 2m; one to consider.

3/1

2nd

3

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Is She Now

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden who was quick to make her mark for Daragh Bourke, landing 1m5f classified event at Ayr before following up in 1m4f Musselburgh handicap later in June; posted another good effort under a penalty with fourth at Ayr (1m5f) last time; major player.

5/4

4th

4

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Is She Now

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Daragh Bourke

Well beaten in a low-grade Irish handicap hurdle in May but 2-2 for new stable since returning to the Flat last month, the wins gained over C&D (soft) and at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); probably still on a good mark under 4lb penalty for latter success, and commands respect in current mood.

9/4

Form: -08871

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Turned things around after wind surgery with a comfortable win in a classified event at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago; has to concede weight all round this time but her confidence should be boosted after that win and she's strongly respected back up in trip.
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4th

5

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nala The Lioness

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Showed the benefit of a wind operation when winning a classified event at Windsor (1m4f, good to soft) last month and backed that up with a good second behind an in-form rival at Ayr (1m5f, soft); acts on the AW and she makes the shortlist on this return to handicap company.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Nala The Lioness

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Turned things around after wind surgery with a comfortable win in a classified event at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) 11 days ago; has to concede weight all round this time but her confidence should be boosted after that win and she's strongly respected back up in trip.

15/8

1st

9

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:09 Windsor

Nala The Lioness

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Runner-up four times for Karl Burke (including in three bumpers, one on good to soft) but lost her form with that yard and, following a 400-day absence, there's been no sign of regaining it this year; had wind surgery after latest start and returns to turf for first time since her bumper days, so if she returned to form there would be clear reasons.

8/1

Form: 260864 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m5f, AW) in December; 0-9 since but she's finished runner-up three times and was a fair fourth behind Nala The Lioness at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) last week; has a swing in the weights with her old rival and she's an each-way contender.
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8th

10

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

19:46 Southwell (AW)

Late Claim

9st 1lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Ridden by Finlay Bassett on last eight outings; sole win from 17 starts came on her handicap debut at Lingfield (1m5f, AW) in December; runner-up on three of her next four starts, including here, but not so good in recent races and needs to perk up again.

25/1

7th

8

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Late Claim

9st 6lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Sole win from 16 starts came on her handicap debut at Lingfield (1m5f, AW) in December; runner-up on three occasions since, twice over this C&D, but she's been behind Nala The Lioness on her last two starts.

25/1

3rd

7

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Late Claim

9st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: John Mackie

Won on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m5f, AW) in December; 0-9 since but she's finished runner-up three times and was a fair fourth behind Nala The Lioness at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) last week; has a swing in the weights with her old rival and she's an each-way contender.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -00682

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-21 but he had a near-miss in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
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7th

8

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

9st 2lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Just one win (1m2f, AW) from his 24 starts but he arrives in good form, runner-up in three of his last four starts; should give his running once again.

9/2

2nd

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Record of one win from 23 starts; close second at Hamilton this month but was quickly left behind by the winner when filling the same position there on Thursday; passed over.

13/2

2nd

6

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:00 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

10st 3lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Katie Scott

Just one win from his 22 starts and beaten 6l when fourth in first-time visor (retained) at Ayr (1m5f, soft) last Friday; however, that trip-and-ground combination may have stretched his stamina and two starts ago he was short-headed by Uncle Liam here (1m4f, good); he's not discounted.

7/1

Form: 50-960

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 4yo who has been out of sorts in his three runs (1m/1m2f) this year; overall record is now 1-25 and he has plenty to prove at this new trip.
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9th

4

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Donald Whillans

AW winner for previous stable; far from solid on his form for current yard; drops back to 1m after attempting 1m5f at Ayr last time.

33/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who has been out of sorts in his three runs (1m/1m2f) this year; overall record is now 1-25 and he has plenty to prove at this new trip.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Freak Encounter

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who is 1-24 and showed no benefit for wind surgery when last seen in February.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/9-87

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden who has finished tailed off in her last four starts and latest was in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in March; visor is now tried and she has a lot to prove after another break.
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6th

2

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Another Beautiful

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

14-race maiden who has finished tailed off in her last four starts and latest was in a classified event at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in March; visor is now tried and she has a lot to prove after another break.

20/1

7th

3

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Another Beautiful

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

0-13; showed some early promise but seems to have lost her way and was well held on her return from a year off at Southwell in January; drops in class but still hard to warm to.

10/1

11/2

Form: 20-004

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 4yo who went close at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) last November; tailed off in next three runs but he showed signs of a revival with his front-running fourth in a Catterick handicap (2m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; now drops back in trip and grade and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.
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6th

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:40 Uttoxeter

Tracker Issue

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

15-race maiden off the Flat with a basement handicap mark; no real appeal on hurdling debut.

66/1

8th

8

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Tracker Issue

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Irish 4yo who went close at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) last November; tailed off in next three runs but he showed signs of a revival with his front-running fourth in a Catterick handicap (2m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; now drops back in trip and grade and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

11/2

4th

5

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Tracker Issue

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Adam Nicol

Ex-Jim Bolger; close second at Newcastle last November (1m4f) but poor efforts since, including back on turf after a break over 1m4f here last time; blinkers replace cheekpieces; tries this trip for the first time but hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 3/9544 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, with first four on turf (1m4f-1m6f); returned after a long absence in February but he's run well in his last two starts and was beaten less than 2l in a Newcastle handicap (12.4f, Tapeta) last time; now drops into a classified event and he has possibilities back on turf.
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1st

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Desert Quest

8st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Winless since January 2024 but he arrives in good nick, third in 1m5f classified event at Ayr (disqualified for riding weighing in light) last month; not out of things back in handicap company.

9/1

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Desert Quest

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Five-time winner, with first four on turf (1m4f-1m6f); returned after a long absence in February but he's run well in his last two starts and was beaten less than 2l in a Newcastle handicap (12.4f, Tapeta) last time; now drops into a classified event and he has possibilities back on turf.

5/1

4th

10

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Quest

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

C&D winner in January 2024 and several fair efforts after that; ran his best race since a 590-day break when a good fourth at Catterick last time; each-way chance.

7/1

Form: 7464

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £16.10
Straight Forecast £13.13
Trifecta £85.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Falaise Blanc

SPOTLIGHT:

Nala The Lioness

POSTDATA:

Desert Quest

The Guardian:

Star Of Emerald

Telegraph:

Tracker Issue

Daily Mirror:

Star Of Emerald

The Times:

Falaise Blanc

Daily Mail:

Falaise Blanc

Daily Record:

Falaise Blanc

D Express:

Nala The Lioness

The Star:

Nala The Lioness

THE NORTH:

Desert Quest

The Sun:

Desert Quest