June 20 / 16.48 Ayr

16.48

Good

Talk To Thompsons Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Talk To Thompsons Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 52-092

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-7 but ran well when second in Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft; 9-2) two weeks ago; a repeat of that run would put him firmly in the mix.
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1st

7

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Circle Of Trust

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

0-7 but ran well when second in Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft; 9-2) two weeks ago; a repeat of that run would put him firmly in the mix.

11/2

2nd

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Thirsk

Circle Of Trust

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

0-6 and disappointing in handicaps on both starts this season (7f/6f, good to firm/good); however, she was runner-up in a nursery at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last September and it's possible the return to slow ground will trigger a revival; he's a player if so.

7/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3-722 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Knocking at the door and beaten only by the other joint-favourite on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) five weeks ago, rallying; shapes as if this longer trip will be right up his street; major player.
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8th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Milford Grange

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Shaped well when runner-up on three successive starts (6f/7f, good to soft/soft) but never better than midfield when faced with a firmer surface over 1m here 15 days ago; quickly drops back in trip with a visor also added.

16/1

6th

10

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Milford Grange

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Knocking at the door, finishing runner-up over 6f/7f (good to soft/soft) on his last three outings (handicaps last twice); the step up to 1m ought to be within range but today's likely ground is an unknown.

8/1

2nd

3

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Milford Grange

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Knocking at the door and beaten only by the other joint-favourite on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) five weeks ago, rallying; shapes as if this longer trip will be right up his street; major player.

7/4

12/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5-3343

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Regularly makes the frame, third over 5.5f at Wetherby on latest start; however, he looks fully exposed and a wide draw may not be ideal.
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2nd

6

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ellies De Vega

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Noel Wilson

11-race maiden; threatened on turf in the spring but his progress has stalled more recently; looks to have a bit to prove.

9/2

5th

10

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Ellies De Vega

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Can lead; came to the end of his tether over 7f on soft ground here recently and he's more favourably treated now than when close up over 6f at Hamilton (good) in May; does need a bit more for a first win, though.

6/1

13

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Ellies De Vega

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Noel Wilson

Consistent enough this year but he will need to raise his game a notch if he is to come out on top in this field.

6/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 01-708

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
2-3 last year but has yet to show she has trained on, tailed off at Pontefract last time; moves up in trip with plenty to prove.
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8th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Storm Esme

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

2-3 in 2yo campaign (6f, AW/good) but a long way below that level on her four starts this year (5f-7f); the step up in trip needs to prompt a dramatic turnaround.

16/1

5th

1

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Storm Esme

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

2-3 last year but has yet to show she has trained on, tailed off at Pontefract last time; moves up in trip with plenty to prove.

12/1

8th

5

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Storm Esme

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 2-3 last year suggested she could prove a progressive type this term; that hasn't hitherto materialised but her two spring defeats came in higher grades; may be capable of a bigger effort at this level.

14/1

Form: 3-250

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Blasted off in front over 1m last time and didn't get home; went down narrowly over this trip at Newcastle in March; still low-mileage and the return to 7f should suit.
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6th

6

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Blue Mantle

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Blasted off in front over 1m last time and didn't get home; went down narrowly over this trip at Newcastle in March; still low-mileage and the return to 7f should suit.

9/2

11th

1

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 5

17:15 Haydock

Blue Mantle

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Disappointing favourite in Southwell novice (7f, AW) last month but short-headed in Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) previously; bred to be suited by this step up in trip and he's not ruled out on handicap debut.

7/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:06 Southwell (AW)

Blue Mantle

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Fair third of seven on his Hamilton debut (6f, good to firm) last May, but not seen again until beaten a short head on last month's Newcastle return (7f, Tapeta); that race was slowly run but the form still makes him a major player in this.

6/5

14/1

Form: 72-656

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed just once from six outings and his best efforts so far have come on the AW; below par at Thirsk two weeks ago; needs first-time cheekpieces to give him a lift.
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7th

8

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Real Jack

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Placed just once from six outings and his best efforts so far have come on the AW; below par at Thirsk two weeks ago; needs first-time cheekpieces to give him a lift.

14/1

6th

10

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Real Jack

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-5 but runner-up in a novice at Newcastle (5f, AW) in November; midfield finish on handicap debut at Southwell (6f, AW) in April and ran to a similar level there (7f) four weeks ago; drops back in trip on this return to turf.

10/1

5th

4

(3)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Real Jack

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Runner-up in a novice at Newcastle (5f) in November and he left the impression 7f could suit when sixth over 6f here on his handicap debut in April; should come on for the run and he's on the shortlist.

8/1

16/1

Form: 4-848

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Beaten at least 14l all four starts; may be a late-developer but difficult to recommend from out of the weights.
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7th

10

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Sanny Doo

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Hasn't offered much in his six runs at up to 1m1f, beating only one in 1m Musselburgh handicap 13 days ago; in good hands but lots more is required; seventh 6:39 Carlisle Saturday.

50/1

7th

10

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:39 Carlisle

Sanny Doo

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Moderate form in six starts, including in two handicaps last month; new cheekpieces have their work cut out.

50/1

6th

7

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

Sanny Doo

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Has offered little on all his five starts to date, including his handicap debut at Ayr on Saturday.

33/1

Form: 3-1870

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Magistery, Napolian

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Payout
Exacta £20.30
Straight Forecast £17.52
Tricast £42.17
Trifecta £66.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Milford Grange

Telegraph:

Horace Wallace

Daily Mirror:

Real Jack

RP RATINGS:

Milford Grange

POSTDATA:

Milford Grange

The Times:

Milford Grange

The Guardian:

Milford Grange

Daily Mail:

Milford Grange

D Express:

Milford Grange

The Sun:

Milford Grange

Daily Record:

Milford Grange

The Star:

Horace Wallace