July 06 / 15.30 Ayr

15.30

Good

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.70
  • Place: £3.30

Form: -07100 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Down the field over 6f and then in a higher grade than this on last two starts but he has more going for him back over C&D, having won his first attempt last August (good) and then quite readily in May (good to firm); solid claims for last year's winning trainer-jockey combination.
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8th

8

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Native Honey

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

All three wins over 7f at Ayr on good and good to firm; nearly all his best form is on those surfaces and has work to do on the form of just two 6f handicaps in Britain.

20/1

6th

9

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Native Honey

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All three of his wins have come at Ayr (7f) in Class 5 company; he is effective elsewhere though and his latest Musselburgh fifth can be upgraded a touch as he saw little daylight in the home straight; others preferred for win purposes all the same.

8/1

5th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Native Honey

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Dual winner at Ayr (7f, good to firm/good) this year but his recent record is very mixed and he was last of five over that C&D 11 days ago; not easy to predict here and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -78544 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Successful in 7f AW maiden in May 2025 for previous yard; has see-sawed in handicaps since but has been back in better form over 1m off a reduced mark of late and the return to 7f should suit; thereabouts.
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3rd

1

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Emery Down

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

Opened turf account with emphatic win at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last month and also ran well when keeping-on fifth of 13 from wide stall at Chester (7f, good to soft) on Friday; commands respect in current form.

9/2

5th

12

(13)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Chester

Emery Down

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

AW winner who gained her first turf success with a comfortable win at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago; up 9lb and has a wide stall.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 187733 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins earlier this year and he's been running well in defeat across the past few months, including over C&D and on soft ground here; there is every chance that he will be thereabouts once more.

7/1

3rd

5

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Has won and finished close up in all three C&D handicaps; on his latest winning mark for last five starts but he's been involved in tight finishes in the most recent two (7f and this C&D) so is entitled to figure.

6/1

4th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.

13/2

4th
5 (11)
Ashen

7/1

Form: -77313 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had just two 7f runs on turf for this yard, winning over C&D (good to firm) in May, then third to The Gay Blade here (soft) 17 days ago; weights chance of turning things round with that one but Paul Mulrennan switches to Native Honey; a good run is still on the cards.
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3rd

8

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Ashen

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win (from 19 attempts) came here (7f, good to firm) in May and he's finished runner-up on three of his last five starts, most recently at Hamilton (5f, soft) eight days ago; he could again be involved.

9/2

2nd

6

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Ashen

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark over 7f at Ayr (good to firm; probably handles soft) in May and mostly in good form since; not obviously ahead of his mark but Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle and the drop to 5f is worth investigating.

9/2

5th

10

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Ashen

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first success for current yard at Ayr (7f) in May and has proved reliable since, runner-up in 11-runner handicap at Musselburgh (7f) two weeks ago; he can go well again nudged up 1lb.

12/1

5th
7 (5)
Qazaq

11/2

Form: 264530 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins; 0-9 on turf but has a 7f race in him on grass on best form in the spring and had another troubled run at Beverley on Friday; has worn various aids on last two starts, goes without this time.
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5th

7

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Qazaq

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Three AW wins; 0-9 on turf but has a 7f race in him on grass on best form in the spring and had another troubled run at Beverley on Friday; has worn various aids on last two starts, goes without this time.

11/2

11th

3

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Qazaq

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run as he's winless since 2024; ran okay in a new hood/cheekpieces combination at Musselburgh but has another change of headgear now; others probably safer.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Qazaq

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run but he looked an unlucky second over C&D in April and hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green since, short of room last 1f when fifth at Catterick (7f) last time; weighted to go well off a reduced mark with cheekpieces added (hood also refitted).

7/2

9/1

Form: 777266 CD BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Down the weights since some ordinary 7f runs in the middle months of 2025 and looked as if he might take advantage shortly when a close second at Thirsk (1m, good) in April following a break; however, he hasn't run to the same level since and needs a revival returned to 7f.
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6th

1

(7)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eves Boy

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

His losing run stands at 18 and he has been disappointing since a good run at Thirsk in April; drops in class with blinkers now given a go; a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

8/1

5th

6

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Eves Boy

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Winless since taking a 7f novice at this meeting two years ago; best run this year came when second over 1m at Thirsk in April when 6lb higher, and there's always a chance that the new visor might have a positive effect.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Eves Boy

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to win a handicap since landing a 7f Ayr novice in September 2024; steps up in trip off a career-low mark but others preferred.

7/1

Form: 23-460

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden who ran some fair races at sprint trips for previous yard but she finished remote over 6f on this track for new yard in June and can only watch over new trip.
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9th

16

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Whiskey Kisses

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: R Mike Smith

3yo maiden who has been placed, albeit in Class 6 over 6f, in last three attempts at Ayr; remains to be seen whether she can show similar form in this higher grade and back at 5f.

20/1

6th

11

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Whiskey Kisses

8st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: R Mike Smith

0-11 but she was placed for the third start in a row when second of 13 in 6f Ayr handicap 13 days ago; not out of things off just a 1lb higher mark.

12/1

Form: 261115 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.
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8th

5

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Reeled off a hat-trick in the summer (first two legs over C&D); unplaced on his last two starts and likely too high in the weights now.

14/1

10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

Form: 1113-7 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row over 1m and 7f at Musselburgh (all on good) last June and July but she wasn't seen after August and finished down the field on her recent reappearance; dropped just 1lb and likely other days.
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6th

7

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Ran well twice in August, including C&D, but her form has dropped off more recently; one of two runners for connections.

16/1

13th

12

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Three Musselburgh wins last year (all on good); hasn't found quite the same form this year, despite placing over C&D (good to soft) in August; disappointed at Musselburgh just five days ago.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins last summer, at 1m and 7f (all on good); not in quite the same form this year, despite finishing second of five to stablemate Monhammer over C&D in August, and it would have been encouraging to see her at least repeat that run back here since; has some work to do.

12/1

11/4

Form: 4-3213 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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Form: 0-4688 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Blakefell

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Payout
Exacta £143.70
Straight Forecast £118.88
Tricast £531.13
Trifecta £738.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Slack Bob

RP RATINGS:

Abduction

The Star:

Native Honey

The Guardian:

Blakefell

Daily Mirror:

Ashen

The Sun:

Qazaq

POSTDATA:

The Gay Blade

NEWMARKET:

Slack Bob

Telegraph:

Slack Bob

Daily Mail:

Slack Bob

Daily Record:

Slack Bob

The Times:

Abduction

D Express:

Abduction