June 20 / 14.53 Ayr

14.53

Good

Unite Natalie Egan Celebration Handicap (For The Johnstone Rose Bowl) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £21600
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Unite Natalie Egan Celebration Handicap (For The Johnstone Rose Bowl) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 6/026- BF

Last run: 289 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
6yo who ran just three times last year, twice soundly beaten but going close at York (1m4f, good) on the middle outing; her wins have come on heavy/good to soft ground; capable of playing a leading role on return.
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1

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Albany

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

6yo who ran just three times last year, twice soundly beaten but going close at York (1m4f, good) on the middle outing; her wins have come on heavy/good to soft ground; capable of playing a leading role on return.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31-21 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f AW maiden in December on second start then finished second to Constitution Hill at Southwell (1m4f, AW), before winning on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last month; showed promise on good to soft on debut; this unexposed 4yo could have more left in the tank; major player.
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2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Square Necker

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won 1m4f AW maiden in December on second start then finished second to Constitution Hill at Southwell (1m4f, AW), before winning on handicap debut at Hamilton (1m5f, good) last month; showed promise on good to soft on debut; this unexposed 4yo could have more left in the tank; major player.

7/2

1st

4

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

14:40 Hamilton

Square Necker

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

160,000euros yearling; his debut third in a 1m2f Doncaster maiden last March (good to soft) worked out exceptionally well and he then won easily at Dundalk in December (1m4f; odds-on; had been gelded), at the expense of a Listed-placed rival; could be on a useful mark for handicap debut and when second to Constitution Hill at Southwell (1m4f novice) he was giving the winner 5lb.

13/8

2nd

2

(5)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Square Necker

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

160,000euros yearling; two runs in these silks for two different trainers; highly encouraging close third (favourite) in a 1m2f Doncaster maiden last March that's worked out exceptionally well and he then won easily at Dundalk in December (1m4f; odds-on; had been gelded) at the expense of a Listed-placed rival; unexposed and with Group-race potential, he's a massive player.

7/4

Form: 13-243 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) in April on reappearance and bounced back from lesser performance when third at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last month; can be slowly away but every chance she'll be thereabouts.
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3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Dancingwithmyself

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Bell

Runner-up at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) in April on reappearance and bounced back from lesser performance when third at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last month; can be slowly away but every chance she'll be thereabouts.

9/1

3rd

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Dancingwithmyself

8st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Bell

Her second win last year came over C&D (good to soft); career-best form when second at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) on reappearance, meeting trouble in running, but she could not lay a glove on the principals when returned to 1m4f at Ripon (good) three weeks later; return to 1m6f will presumably help and might offset good ground if it dries out; one to consider.

8/1

4th

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Ripon

Dancingwithmyself

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Bell

Close second in this race (good) on her 2025 reappearance and went on to score twice at about 1m6f later in the year; returned with a career-best second of 13 at Musselburgh (1m6f, soft) three weeks ago, arguably deserving extra credit considering she met a bit of trouble; successful on her two other visits to Ripon; reasons to be positive.

2/1

Form: 0008-7

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way last season and he was soundly beaten on last month's return at Newmarket; however, he may have needed that run and is 2lb lower than when winning at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last July; versatile ground-wise; not ruled out.
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4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Oneforthegutter

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

His form went the wrong way last season and he was soundly beaten on last month's return at Newmarket; however, he may have needed that run and is 2lb lower than when winning at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last July; versatile ground-wise; not ruled out.

25/1

7th

7

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Oneforthegutter

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Scored at the Newmarket July meeting (1m6f) last year but didn't do a lot afterwards; he's back 1lb below that last winning mark, so will pop up in front again at some stage, but he was well held on last year's reappearance at this fixture.

20/1

Form: 391-10

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) last October on second handicap start and followed up on reappearance at Southwell (2m, AW) in April; tailed off in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) since but showed signs of post-race ataxia; retains potential and could bounce back with a bold show.
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5

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Peaky Blinder

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Andrew Balding

Won at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) last October on second handicap start and followed up on reappearance at Southwell (2m, AW) in April; tailed off in the Chester Cup (2m2f, good) since but showed signs of post-race ataxia; retains potential and could bounce back with a bold show.

13/2

14th

17

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

15:05 Chester

Peaky Blinder

8st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

4yo who has had just six races, on last two occasions winning well in handicaps at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) in October and Southwell (slowly run 2m, AW; gelded) four weeks ago; raised another 6lb and substantially in class, but he's probably going places and is one for the shortlist.

8/1

9/1

Form: 23-834

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
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Form: 488-03

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Contested some tough turf handicaps in last season's 3yo campaign and, having dropped down the weights, he returned to form when third at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month on his second start of the year; kept on well last time and today's extra yardage may well be a positive; chance.
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7

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Boatswain

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Contested some tough turf handicaps in last season's 3yo campaign and, having dropped down the weights, he returned to form when third at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month on his second start of the year; kept on well last time and today's extra yardage may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Boatswain

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Ready winner on debut last year (1m2f, Polytrack) and ran to an RPR in the 90s each start after; returned from nearly eight months off with lacklustre effort at Ascot and is suddenly best watched; cheekpieces return.

14/1

13th

5

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Boatswain

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

His progress stalled at the end of last season but returns as a still relatively unexposed 4yo who could kick on again in 2026; betting informative.

14/1

Form: 50-435 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Good third in first-time visor (retained since) at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month and again ran well at Thirsk (2m, good) last time, when outstayed; last win came on soft ground last July; he's one to consider.
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8

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Pole Star

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Charlie Johnston

Good third in first-time visor (retained since) at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last month and again ran well at Thirsk (2m, good) last time, when outstayed; last win came on soft ground last July; he's one to consider.

9/1

5th

3

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Pole Star

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two 1m6f handicaps last term; back-to-form third with a first-time visor at Newmarket (1m6f) four weeks ago, so he re-enters calculations despite earlier lesser efforts over 2m2f and 2m.

9/2

Form: 7240-6 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
5yo who won for Sean Woods on belated debut last July; mixed results across his five starts since and he's unraced beyond 1m2f, but he stumbled leaving the stalls when mid-division on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Redcar, and things could click at some point; not written off.
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9

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Divine Knight

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

5yo who won for Sean Woods on belated debut last July; mixed results across his five starts since and he's unraced beyond 1m2f, but he stumbled leaving the stalls when mid-division on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Redcar, and things could click at some point; not written off.

7/1

6th

9

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Divine Knight

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Low-mileage 5yo who won for Sean Woods on his belated debut at Thirsk (1m, good) last July; not blatantly well treated on the balance of his form (including 1m2f/1m1f handicaps) but now makes his debut for a top trainer having changed hands for 65,000gns; has to be of strong interest.

9/2

Form: 75-113

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good) before good third at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; he'll be fine at this longer trip, and also if slow ground prevails; could be bang there.
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10

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Letsbefrank

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good) before good third at Thirsk (1m4f, good) last time; he'll be fine at this longer trip, and also if slow ground prevails; could be bang there.

8/1

3rd

6

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Letsbefrank

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

He's reappeared in rude health this year with wins under Lauren Young at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) and Hamilton (1m3f, good); beat bang-in-form stablemate last time and a 5lb higher mark might not stop this course winner.

5/2

1st

4

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Letsbefrank

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three wins (C&D, 1m6f and 2m1f) in summer 2024 and, from a reduced mark, back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (1m4f) three weeks ago when arriving very late on the scene at 20-1 under Lauren Young to deny Fast Fred; back up 4lb but could take another step back up the ladder.

7/2

12/1

Form: 442262 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Slow starter whose losing run goes back 16 races to March 2025; however, he's been second on three of his last four starts, most recently at York (1m4f, good) last Saturday; slow ground is probably fine; each-way chance.
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11

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Humble Spark

8st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Slow starter whose losing run goes back 16 races to March 2025; however, he's been second on three of his last four starts, most recently at York (1m4f, good) last Saturday; slow ground is probably fine; each-way chance.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Humble Spark

9st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Jim Goldie

Often a slow starter; couldn't get into it at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but runner-up twice in a row at Hamilton (1m5f/1m3f, good) before that; could be involved if today's race pans out favourably.

5/1

6th

13

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Humble Spark

8st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Tough 6yo with seven wins to his name; beaten favourite at Hamilton (1m3f, good) last time but shaped quite nicely, keeping on into second place after a slow start and meeting trouble; place possibilities again at the very least.

10/1

Form: 012-00

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
She's struggled on both starts this season and a major turnaround is needed; she was progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and has travelled from Northern Ireland to race today; one to watch in the betting.
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12

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Alba Chiara

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

She's struggled on both starts this season and a major turnaround is needed; she was progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and has travelled from Northern Ireland to race today; one to watch in the betting.

25/1

16th

1

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Alba Chiara

10st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

All her best form has come at Down Royal, notably winning the 2m2f Ulster Cesarewitch last September off 63; never sighted on her Curragh comeback last month (1m6f, good); good ground suits and may improve over that first run back but must prove she can give her best away from her favoured northern track.

15/1

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Payout
Exacta £59.90
Straight Forecast £68.68
Tricast £183.71
Trifecta £299.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Square Necker

POSTDATA:

Dancingwithmyself

Daily Mail:

Humble Spark

Telegraph:

Divine Knight

The Times:

Boatswain

TOPSPEED:

Oneforthegutter

RP RATINGS:

Square Necker

NEWMARKET:

Square Necker

The Guardian:

Square Necker

Daily Mirror:

Square Necker

The Star:

Square Necker

Daily Record:

Square Necker

D Express:

Humble Spark