July 13 / 17.05 Ayr

17.05

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 535675 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 2-6243 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles this season and was third (albeit no match for wide-margin winner) in Cumberland Plate at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) when back on the Flat for new stable last month; respected off same mark in this easier race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(4)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Short-headed when upped in trip at Ayr (2m, good) last month on his second stable start before winning here (2m, good); he's just 1lb higher than last time and could have more to offer over staying distances; respected.

8/1

1st

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Two solid efforts for new stable, latterly beaten a short head into second at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) 18 days ago; twice a winner over hurdles but this will be the first time he has tackled 2m on the Flat.

4/1

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Inappropriate

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Ewan Whillans

Placed over hurdles this season and was third (albeit no match for wide-margin winner) in Cumberland Plate at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) when back on the Flat for new stable last month; respected off same mark in this easier race.

4/1

11/4

Form: -12134 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two wins this spring, latterly when making all to score by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month; safely held when making the frame on next two outings (2m/2m1f) but still enters calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(11)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Cascade Hall

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Easily made all here (2m, good) in June and he's run well in third on his last two starts, most recently behind Inappropriate here (2m, good); could give it a good go from the front but this is warmer than he's used to.

14/1

3rd

7

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Cascade Hall

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this summer, including C&D, and he wasn't beaten far at Ayr (1m5f, good to firm) 18 days ago; stable may have stronger claims with Gallus Norman.

3/1

3rd

4

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Cascade Hall

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this spring, latterly when making all to score by over 6l at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month; safely held when making the frame on next two outings (2m/2m1f) but still enters calculations.

11/4

Form: 624133 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Gained three of his nine wins over this C&D and gave good account when staying-on third over C&D (good) a week ago; still on the same workable mark and has another big role to play.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price
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9/2

Form: 28-962

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Took step back in right direction when second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month but was unable to lay a glove on Cascade Hall and will need to build on that performance here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(11)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Gary Rutherford

Three wins over 1m4f here, the latest off 4lb higher last August (good) when with Dianne Sayer; tailed off over 1m5f here last time (slowly away); takes a significant drop in trip; cheekpieces tried.

33/1

5th

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:24 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Rutherford

Won over a slightly shorter trip here fpr Dianne Sayer a year ago but has not been firing on all cylinders this season; managed only fourth of six here (2m, good) on last week's stable debut; needs to up his game.

20/1

4th

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins over shorter but does stay this trip; mixed bag so far this year and he needs a recent stable switch (same owner) to spark something extra.

10/1

Form: 44137-

Last run: 292 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made winning handicap debut for Ed Walker at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) last summer but was sold for 13,000gns after a lesser effort in September and this stable debut comes after a 292-day break; market may guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

9

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Simply Ruby

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Dianne Sayer

A fair 1m4f winner for Ed Walker in 2025; off ten months and failed to beat a rival on her yard debut in 1m5f handicap here four weeks ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

16/1

6th

2

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Simply Ruby

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Dianne Sayer

Made winning handicap debut for Ed Walker at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) last summer but was sold for 13,000gns after a lesser effort in September and this stable debut comes after a 292-day break; market may guide.

8/1

11

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Simply Ruby

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Won on handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) in June and ran pretty well when 3l third of six at Bath (11.6f, heavy) three weeks ago; has raced only five times and further improvement is possible, but necessary today.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £51.50
Straight Forecast £50.13
Trifecta £189.50

Selections

The Times:

Annandale

POSTDATA:

Cascade Hall

SPOTLIGHT:

Inappropriate

RP RATINGS:

Simple Star

TOPSPEED:

Glasses Up

Telegraph:

Cascade Hall

The Star:

Cascade Hall

Daily Mail:

Inappropriate

The Sun:

Inappropriate

The Guardian:

Annandale

D Express:

Annandale

Daily Mirror:

Annandale

Daily Record:

Annandale