June 19 / 19.17 Ayr

19.17

Good

Tennent’s Lager Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Tennent’s Lager Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 311321 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Took form to whole new level at Chester (1m2f, soft; also suited by good) a week ago, storming 7l clear, and has now won five times this year; 3lb well in under 5lb penalty; obvious contender.
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1st

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took form to whole new level at Chester (1m2f, soft; also suited by good) a week ago, storming 7l clear, and has now won five times this year; 3lb well in under 5lb penalty; obvious contender.

7/4

1st

7

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:20 Chester

Star Cast

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Is enjoying a fine season and she bagged a fourth success at Ripon (1m2f) in May; posted another good effort when beaten a short head in 1m1f Carlisle handicap four days ago; well in the mix again off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Star Cast

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gemma Tutty

Generally progressive on AW/turf this year, winning four times over 1m2f; creditable third over 1m4f at Musselburgh last time; remains in form and may still have more to offer at this level; shortlisted.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 028/86

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Behind Obito when sixth of eight at Hamilton (1m1f, good) this month but wasn't beaten far, then ran well over hurdles soon afterwards; rain will aid his cause here; considered each-way.
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2nd

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Mr Lincoln

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Iain Jardine

0-10 over hurdles but made the frame on last three attempts, losing out only by a short head on one occasion; placed twice on the Flat lately will be suited by today's trip/ground; good chance.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Mr Lincoln

10st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Iain Jardine

Sole win from 22 starts came at Cork in April 2023; went very close over hurdles here in March and was second of ten behind an improving filly at Ayr (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago; can go well after 1lb nudge.

5/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 908-82 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with a close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) this month, his second run this season, and remains well handicapped on some of last year's placed form; a possible.
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4th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with two placed runs last month, the latter in Class 4 C&D contest; ought to pose a potent threat at this lower level.

7/2

3rd

8

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Pol Roger

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with a close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) this month, his second run this season, and remains well handicapped on some of last year's placed form; a possible.

6/1

2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

Form: 62-200 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won four times here (7f-1m, good to firm-heavy) last year and showed career-best form when second in valuable Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) on seasonal debut in April; two lesser efforts have followed (1m-1m4f) but he still enters calculations.
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1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Dwindling Funds

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Consistent type who won six times last season and arrives on the back of two close seconds; this race looks deeper than his last two but he's in fine form and unlikely to be far away.

8/1

2nd

11

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Dwindling Funds

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Scored six times, mostly at Ayr, last season; beaten only a neck, despite being out 4lb of the weights, at Musselburgh five days ago; holds a fighting chance, back off proper mark.

4/1

2nd

9

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:00 Musselburgh

Dwindling Funds

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins in 2025 over a range of trips (7f-1m2f) and ground; encouraging reappearance over C&D but not so good since and doubtful whether today will be the day from out of the weights.

20/1

9/2

Form: 226-82 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D (good; also suited by soft) last summer and left his low-key reappearance run behind when keeping-on second at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; still on a workable mark; live claims.
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5th

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Obito

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won twice last year on good ground, latterly over 1m2f; close to best form when second at Hamilton in June but has disappointed either side of that.

7/1

5th

1

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Obito

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Scored over C&D (good; also suited by soft) last summer and left his low-key reappearance run behind when keeping-on second at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; still on a workable mark; live claims.

9/2

33/1

Form: 448-00 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than for second of last season's two wins at favourite track Hamilton but well beaten after racing far too freely on both outings this term; wears cheekpieces for first time since 2yo season; risky.
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5th

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Six of his eight wins have come over 1m3f/1m4f here and is 6lb lower than for the most recent, but yet to click since returning in May; dual-handed stable won this in 2022 and 2023.

16/1

6th

1

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:50 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

A four-time C&D winner; yet to hit top form this season but took a step back in right direction with sixth of ten in 1m2f Ayr handicap 22 days ago; very much one to consider off an easing mark.

6/1

6th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Spanish Hustle

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Now 2lb lower than for second of last season's two wins at favourite track Hamilton but well beaten after racing far too freely on both outings this term; wears cheekpieces for first time since 2yo season; risky.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5111-8 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a revival in second half of last season, winning four times here (1m-1m2f, good-heavy); well down the field on last month's reappearance outing, though, and remains on a tough mark.
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6th

3

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: R Mike Smith

Won four handicaps here (1m-1m2f, good or slower) in the second half of 2025; yet to fire this time around and may need both slower ground and further help from the handicapper.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Ended 2025 when completing a hat-trick over C&D (third C&D success) in October but he's yet to fire this summer, soon ridden when only seventh of ten over C&D 16 days ago; has something to prove now.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Enjoyed a revival in second half of last season, winning four times here (1m-1m2f, good-heavy); well down the field on last month's reappearance outing, though, and remains on a tough mark.

16/1

Form: 73204- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.
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6th

11

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Molinari

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

The last two of his seven wins were at this track, albeit in 2024; placed twice over 1m2f here in a mixed campaign last autumn/winter; well beaten at 25-1 five weeks ago, a run which he may have needed after six months off and he's now back to his last winning mark, but this race looks too hot.

20/1

8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

66/1

Form: 135-00

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only six runs but has struggled on both starts for new stable this season (1m1f/7f); big leap of faith required to support him.
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10th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Livonian

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Barry Murtagh

Unexposed after only six runs but has struggled on both starts for new stable this season (1m1f/7f); big leap of faith required to support him.

66/1

14th

4

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Livonian

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Barry Murtagh

Odds-on 1m winner (good) at Windsor last September when with Ralph Beckett; has gone backwards in all three starts since, latest on debut for new yard; tongue-tie now tried; plenty to prove at present.

25/1

11th

3

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Livonian

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Barry Murtagh

Won once in four for Ralph Beckett, easily at short odds at Windsor (1m, novice; good) last September; underwhelming thereafter at Newcastle (1m) and Ripon (1m2f), and moved on for a knockdown 14,000gns; low mileage but best watched on stable debut (second run in a handicap).

16/1

Form: 21-531

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

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Payout
Exacta £22.10
Straight Forecast £20.32
Tricast £101.98
Trifecta £116.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Obito

POSTDATA:

Star Cast

Daily Mirror:

Pol Roger

TOPSPEED:

Molinari

RP RATINGS:

Obito

The Times:

Obito

The Guardian:

Obito

Daily Mail:

Obito

The Sun:

Obito

Telegraph:

Star Cast

D Express:

Star Cast

The Star:

Star Cast

Daily Record:

Star Cast