July 13 / 16.00 Ayr

16.00

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 96-885

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has modest 1-22 strike-rate and is better known as a sprinter but kept on for respectable fifth at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) recently; drops in grade here and is well worth another crack at this trip; interesting.
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4th

1

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Imperial Guard

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Rattled off an Ayr hat-trick over 7f on fast ground in July; yet to score off a mark this high, and wasn't so good on his last two starts, but good to soft ground probably didn't suit at Thirsk 25 days ago.

14/1

7th

6

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Imperial Guard

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Belatedly exploited his drop down the handicap at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in July and he added two more wins over that C&D in the next fortnight; came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Doncaster three weeks ago; not handicapped out of things though and could bounce back.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 563633 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.
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6th

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 8-7467

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Yet to strike form after four runs for new stable this year (1m-1m2f) and her only win was gained over 1m2f on heavy ground; continues to slip down the weights but drops back to 7f with quite a bit to prove.
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5th

10

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Tap Dancer

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

She won a heavy-ground 2yo novice in October 2024 but is 0-13 since and judged on recent evidence it's probably best to look elsewhere.

20/1

7th

11

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Tap Dancer

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Only win in 17 races came in a 2yo novice for former yard; fairly well held this year from 6f to 1m2f but has never been lower in the weights.

16/1

6th

13

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Tap Dancer

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jim Goldie

Won 1m2f Bath novice as 2yo but just middling form from the front here of late, over 1m2f, 7f and 6f; dropping down the weights but this is competitive and the other two from the yard look more interesting.

20/1

Form: 457341 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest eight days ago (good ground); still on workable mark under 4lb penalty and ought to be right in the thick of things again.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Jkr Cobbler

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Off the mark for 2026 when readily seeing off ten rivals at Ayr (7f, good) in July; well short of that level back at Ayr 13 days ago; disappointed as favourite in one run at Musselburgh.

8/1

9th

9

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Has gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest in July (good); freshened up a respectable fourth back here eight days later; won't mind what the ground does.

6/1

4th

2

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest eight days ago (good ground); still on workable mark under 4lb penalty and ought to be right in the thick of things again.

2/1

Form: 356335

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Just 1-22 but scores good marks for her consistency since 6f AW win in January; denied clear run before keeping on for fifth in recent C&D contest won by Jkr Cobbler; each-way claims at least.
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5th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just 1-22 but scores good marks for her consistency since 6f AW win in January; denied clear run before keeping on for fifth in recent C&D contest won by Jkr Cobbler; each-way claims at least.

9/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was third over 6f at Hamilton on her last two appearances; also suited by this longer trip and won't mind if the ground is slower than good; probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Penny Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was respectable third of seven when dropped back in trip for C&D (good to soft) amateur riders' race a fortnight ago; probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form: 5-0324 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
In the frame three consecutive times in recent weeks, most recently when fourth behind Jkr Cobbler over C&D (good) eight days ago, but remains without a win since spring 2024 and recent 2lb rise is not helpful.
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1st

6

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Linda Perratt

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, two this summer; third of ten here 18 days ago too and looks set to be in the shake-up.

11/2

3rd

9

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Monhammer

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Four C&D wins (good and good to firm; has won on good to soft), seeing off stablemate Keep Me Stable last month; lesser effort here 18 days ago, though, and will need more today.

12/1

6th

9

(8)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Monhammer

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Successful four times over C&D, including in last two starts, beating stablemate Keep Me Stable by 1l latest; this 8yo retains plenty of vitality and is still well handicapped on historical data; beaten in this race for last three years (form figures 002) but warrants respect in current form.

9/2

7th
9 (7)
Bantz

25/1

Form: 80-079 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on some of last year's form for Gemma Tutty but left that stable after some disappointing runs in the autumn and there has been no upturn after three starts for new trainer this year.
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3rd

9

(14)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bantz

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Ended his time with Gemma Tutty under a cloud and he has found it tough going for his new yard in 2026; now tried in blinkers (well beaten in one run in cheekpieces); risky.

12/1

7th

11

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Bantz

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Dual 7f winner who's pulled hard and not seen it out in three previous tries over this trip; shown very little in five runs for his current yard in any case.

25/1

11th

8

(13)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

Bantz

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Well treated on last year's form but hasn't got anything going since moving yards; now goes in cheekpieces.

33/1

16/1

Form: 8-7504 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Belied 33-1 odds when fourth at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago and is now 2lb lower than for last summer's win at Redcar (7f, good to soft) but her overall profile remains unconvincing.
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10th

10

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Due Respect

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Catch Bissett

Poor strike-rate but placed on a couple of occasions this year, including her stable debut (1m, good) 18 days ago; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

6

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Catch Bissett

Record is only 1-27 and inconsistency has been the characteristic of her 2026 campaign; sold out of Gary Rutherford's yard for £5,000 since C&D defeat last time; others preferred.

14/1

8th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just a single win to her name but showed more on her first crack at this trip at Ayr a fortnight ago, when going off hard in front and only letting Hostelry past; 4lb better off with that one today and this course should suit her style; player.

5/1

Form: 721731 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
2-4 since returned to turf in April, the latter win gained at Catterick (7f, good for firm) three weeks ago; effectively 6lb higher here if Conor Whiteley's reduced claim is considered but ought to go well again.
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9th

3

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

War Memorial

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

2-4 since returned to turf in April, the latter win gained at Catterick (7f, good for firm) three weeks ago; effectively 6lb higher here if Conor Whiteley's reduced claim is considered but ought to go well again.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

War Memorial

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Winner over 7f at Musselburgh in April (good) and sound run back up to 1m there last time (good); below par tried in cheekpieces in between; can be involved.

9/2

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

War Memorial

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Backed when winning over 7f here in April (good) and first-time cheekpieces perhaps backfired at Doncaster; those aids are now left off but has stamina to prove over this far.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.30
Straight Forecast £85.21
Tricast £557.13
Trifecta £456.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Jkr Cobbler

Daily Mail:

War Memorial

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Guard

The Star:

Tap Dancer

Daily Mirror:

War Memorial

Daily Record:

War Memorial

The Sun:

Imperial Guard

POSTDATA:

Jkr Cobbler

The Times:

Jkr Cobbler

Telegraph:

Jkr Cobbler

The Guardian:

Jkr Cobbler

D Express:

Jkr Cobbler