July 06 / 17.30 Ayr

17.30

Good

Dream Weddings At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £4123.2
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Dream Weddings At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 39-743 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; on a losing run of 17 but was seemingly perked up by refitted cheekpieces when third here (1m7f, soft; just behind La Tosca) last month and competes off another career-low mark today.
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4th

4

(7)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Ebony Maw

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

9yo who was disappointing here 11 days ago but in good form previously, including a win here (1m5f, good) in July; his tally of four course wins includes this race in 2024 and he's versatile ground-wise; could bounce back.

7/1

6th

10

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Ebony Maw

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Posted course win number four when scoring over C&D (good) in July and he's run well in third at Hamilton (1m4f/1m5f, good/soft) on both outings since; could again be thereabouts.

8/1

3rd

11

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Ebony Maw

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

Finished third behind Perseus Way in this race 12 months ago and he is rated 5lb lower this time around; comes here on the back of three solid efforts, including a 1m5f win at Ayr, and holds each-way claims again.

8/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7-5531

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seemed to benefit from combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear when clearcut winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW; first-time blinkers) nine days ago; 6lb higher here and too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but the return to turf won't be a problem.
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1st

1

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:49 Perth

Elemental Eye

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Plenty of racing on the Flat, winning for a third time when successful over 1m4f on the AW this June; it's proving harder work over hurdles, last time trailing home last here on his handicap debut (16-1).

11/2

8th

8

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Elemental Eye

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Fair Flat-racer who won in first-time blinkers on the AW (2m; RPR 72) this summer and can probably be excused his recent defeat on heavy ground; showed only minor promise in three maiden hurdles last season but is open to improvement in handicaps this term; market reference recommended.

10/1

7th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

2m 0f 32y

Class 5

17:05 Beverley

Elemental Eye

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

A clearcut winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW; first-time blinkers) and nearly followed up at Ayr, over 1m5f on good; stays this far and handles slow ground, so has to be considered.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 862413 CD BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Gained three of his nine wins over this C&D; disappointing favourite when well-held third of six at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) 11 days ago but won over 1m3f there a week earlier and has claims if judged on that form.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

9/4

Form: 49-011 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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.
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9th

11

(7)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Is She Now

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Daragh Bourke

Made it 3-6 since joining Daragh Bourke when winning at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) ten days ago, when she idled in front and was value for more than the 0.75l winning margin; went close over 16.2f at Newcastle previously; she might still be ahead of the handicapper up 3lb for last time; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

17:20 Doncaster

Is She Now

10st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Daragh Bourke

Winner at Ayr (1m5f) and Musselburgh (1m4f) in June and has run well on all three starts since, runner-up over 1m3f and 2m on last two occasions; latest was quite a rare run in cheekpieces; should be bang there.

7/2

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

33/1

Form: 846-P0

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ran as though something was amiss on seasonal/handicap debut in May (7f) and finished well down the field at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month; hiked up in trip here; big leap of faith required to support him.
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4th

9

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

13:31 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Rib

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: David Loughnane

Nine-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was beaten 11l here (1m6f) two weeks ago; opposable.

12/1

6th

8

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Rib

8st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Unplaced in eight starts on turf/Tapeta; another 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

This Rib

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: David Loughnane

Beaten 4l over Ayr's 1m5f in July in only his third run in a handicap; his first run on proper fast ground when disappointing at Leicester, so that could be forgiven.

14/1

12/1

Form: 123-34 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won twice on slow ground here in the autumn (1m7f/1m5f) but was behind La Tosca and Ebony Maw when keeping-on fourth here (1m7f, soft) last month and the forecast quicker ground today is not ideal.
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1st

5

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Aighear

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Mixed form this season but she kept on for an encouraging fourth at Hamilton (1m5f, soft) four weeks ago and won this race both in 2022 (good to soft) and last year (soft); capable of playing a leading role back here and back up in trip.

11/4

4th

12

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Aighear

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Not found her best form in 2026 but she's down in the weights and she came good with a pair of Ayr wins on slow ground last autumn; will be more appealing when back down in grade, though.

12/1

Form: 9435/7

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on old form but hasn't won on the Flat since 2021 and, following a 406-day absence, he finished last in recent 1m3f Hamilton race won by Annandale; has too much to prove.
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2nd

8

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Galahad Threepwood

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Last win came over hurdles at Doncaster (2m4f) in March 2023; well beaten in four Flat starts (1m3f-2m; turf/AW) this year; looks vulnerable to younger/improving rivals.

33/1

6th

10

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Galahad Threepwood

9st 4lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Two Lingfield AW wins (1m4f) for Mick Channon in 2021 and he also nabbed a handicap hurdle for Ben Pauling in 2023; some fair runs without winning for this yard but he has not been at his best since returning from a 406-day absence this season; career-low mark and he lost a shoe last time so worth a market check.

33/1

8th

6

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Galahad Threepwood

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Two Lingfield AW wins (1m4f) and a handicap hurdle win (2m4f) for Ben Pauling; some fair runs without winning for this yard but not at his best after 406-day absence this season.

25/1

Form: 434222

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £64.20
Straight Forecast £55.20
Tricast £298.15
Trifecta £249.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Is She Now

The Times:

La Tosca

POSTDATA:

Elemental Eye

The Star:

Annandale

The Guardian:

Ebony Maw

Daily Record:

La Tosca

RP RATINGS:

Is She Now

Telegraph:

Is She Now

Daily Mail:

Is She Now

D Express:

Is She Now

Daily Mirror:

Is She Now

The Sun:

Elemental Eye