August 08 / 19.30 Ayr

19.30

Good

Christmas Parties At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Christmas Parties At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 222629 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All five wins between July and October last year, at 6f and 5f, including this race (good); runner-up four times this year and her latest Hamilton run can be consigned to history as she'd run the day before; respected, although serious rain wouldn't be ideal.
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1st

5

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All five wins between July and October last year, at 6f and 5f, including this race (good); runner-up four times this year and her latest Hamilton run can be consigned to history as she'd run the day before; respected, although serious rain wouldn't be ideal.

8/1

9th

10

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

One of five wins in the second half of last season was over C&D in August; four seconds (including over 5f/6f here) from the back in her last five starts this term, back to form at Musselburgh last night; each-way claims.

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Jim Goldie

C&D winner last season; she had been running well in defeat prior to a lesser effort behind Thornaby Pearl three weeks ago; not discounted.

5/1

9/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 460933 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not yet off the mark and was vulnerable in her early handicaps but she made a good fist of it when third on the wing over C&D (good to firm) in July; not so good here since but that was her third run in two weeks and will perhaps be all the better for more of a break this time.
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2nd

8

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Whiskey Kisses

9st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: R Mike Smith

Not yet off the mark and was vulnerable in her early handicaps but she made a good fist of it when third on the wing over C&D (good to firm) in July; not so good here since but that was her third run in two weeks and will perhaps be all the better for more of a break this time.

9/1

3rd

4

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Whiskey Kisses

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: R Mike Smith

Nine-race maiden; quiet start for new stable but there was a welcome return to form when third of eight over C&D last week, keeping on and finishing in front of Water Of Leith; 3lb lower today and Danny Tudhope a good booking for the yard (three wins and three seconds from 14 rides); contender.

5/2

3rd

6

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Whiskey Kisses

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Ex-George Scott; eight-race maiden and yet to hit form for Mike Smith (well beaten over 7f here last week).

33/1

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3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 735231 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All turf runs on good or quicker ground; has had a busy year with some mixed results but he's taken a healthy drop in the weights and nearly nicked a Carlisle race in July; returned to that level when imposing himself on a C&D race 12 days ago and, back up 4lb, should have a big say.
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3rd

1

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Mr Cool

10st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

All turf runs on good or quicker ground; has had a busy year with some mixed results but he's taken a healthy drop in the weights and nearly nicked a Carlisle race in July; returned to that level when imposing himself on a C&D race 12 days ago and, back up 4lb, should have a big say.

3/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Mr Cool

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Won two 6f handicaps on good ground last season; plenty of good runs without winning this season, including when placed at Pontefract and Carlisle on last two starts (6f, good); on a good mark; well drawn; good chance.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Mr Cool

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Charlie Johnston

On a long losing sequence but he got back on track with second of 11 in 6f Carlisle handicap eight days ago; needs to reproduce it here.

3/1

8/1

Form: 202038 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 6f handicap at Cork (yielding) last September; has been placed in big-field handicaps at 6f and 7f for this yard in 2026 and although below best when last seen in June she shouldn't be out of this, especially if the ground deteriorates.
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4th

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Ukiyo

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

Off the mark in 6f handicap at Cork (yielding) last September; has been placed in big-field handicaps at 6f and 7f for this yard in 2026 and although below best when last seen in June she shouldn't be out of this, especially if the ground deteriorates.

8/1

8th

6

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Ukiyo

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

1-13 with the win coming at Cork in September (6f, yielding) off 60; some positive placed efforts this term at Navan (6f, heavy), Listowel (7f, good) and most recently at Fairyhouse (6f, good); latest run can be marked up because slowly away and was waiting for a gap in the straight; in the mix.

10/1

9/1

Form: 1-2343 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Signed off 2yo season with 6f win on Newcastle AW; thereabouts in all three 6f races this year and there's little between her and Mr Cool on recent C&D form; however, she was struggling to keep up from some way out before coming home strongly and this test may again be on the sharp side.
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5th

13

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Lanarra

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: R Mike Smith

Signed off 2yo season with 6f win on Newcastle AW; thereabouts in all three 6f races this year and there's little between her and Mr Cool on recent C&D form; however, she was struggling to keep up from some way out before coming home strongly and this test may again be on the sharp side.

9/1

3rd

9

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Lanarra

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

6f winner at Newcastle last October; fair form back on turf this year, although pulled too hard when beaten nearly 6l over 7f here last week; should fare better back at 6f.

8/1

13/2

Form: 3-3257 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-8; involved in some hard-fought finishes over 6f on AW but he probably needs a bit more than a close fifth of five in his first turf handicap, at Catterick in May; ran better than the bare result back on AW last week but still needs to show he's as effective on grass, especially with rain about.
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6th

6

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Taaklam

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

0-8; involved in some hard-fought finishes over 6f on AW but he probably needs a bit more than a close fifth of five in his first turf handicap, at Catterick in May; ran better than the bare result back on AW last week but still needs to show he's as effective on grass, especially with rain about.

13/2

7th

9

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Taaklam

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Ex-Ed Walker; close second in two 6f handicaps on first two runs for Harriet Bethell; 2l last of five at Catterick last time (6f); drop in trip could suit; contender.

4/1

5th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

14:10 Catterick

Taaklam

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Showed some promise at 2yrs for Ed Walker and has built on it for his current handler, hooded when runner-up in 6f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; a likely player in his bid for a breakthrough success despite a 2lb rise.

5/2

16/1

Form: 834718 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Suited by Hamilton and was winning for the second time there two starts ago (both 6f; good to soft and good to firm); found little returned to 5f on this track since and the yard's other two runners look more likely.
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7th

12

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Doon The Glen

9st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Jim Goldie

Suited by Hamilton and was winning for the second time there two starts ago (both 6f; good to soft and good to firm); found little returned to 5f on this track since and the yard's other two runners look more likely.

16/1

8th

5

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Doon The Glen

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; has patchy profile but he's won twice at Hamilton (6f) this summer including with a late thrust 11 days ago; now drops back in trip but he's only 2lb higher than last time and could be a big factor again if he gets a good pace.

3/1

Form: 658606 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winless since 7f success here in May 2024 and has yet to find his true form this year (beaten favourite three times; behind Mr Cool here last time) but he ran well on occasions in better 6f races than this in 2025 and won't mind what the weather does; quite well treated now and a revival could be imminent.
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8th

4

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Winless since 7f success here in May 2024 and has yet to find his true form this year (beaten favourite three times; behind Mr Cool here last time) but he ran well on occasions in better 6f races than this in 2025 and won't mind what the weather does; quite well treated now and a revival could be imminent.

9/2

6th

2

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

10st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Completed a hat-trick on first three starts in 2024 (7f/1m, good/good to soft); hasn't won since, and below-par last three starts (6f/7f); bit to prove at present.

8/1

Form: 0-4616 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Best form of the year when persevering well to win at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but disappointingly failed to do herself justice at Hamilton next time, a track where she won and went close (in a higher grade than this) last autumn; has had a short break since and may well revive.
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9th

2

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Best form of the year when persevering well to win at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but disappointingly failed to do herself justice at Hamilton next time, a track where she won and went close (in a higher grade than this) last autumn; has had a short break since and may well revive.

8/1

6th

6

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

C&D winner in first-time blinkers last September; also successful last time when getting up to win at a head at Thirsk (6f, good); up 2lb; should go well.

7/2

1st

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Annie Edson Taylor

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Phillip Makin

Has shown her best form at Hamilton since joining Phil Makin, winning in added blinkers there (similar mark) last September; did well to finish fourth (met trouble) on seasonal reappearance at Newcastle but took backward step there next time; is capable if fully firing.

10/1

9/1

Form: 400636 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eight wins, all on good to soft or slower, include one over C&D; ran a cracker when fourth of 17 on Doncaster reappearance in March but he's kept his distance since, even when ground conditions looked suitable, but the more rain the better.
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10th

3

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Impressor

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Phillip Makin

Eight wins, all on good to soft or slower, include one over C&D; ran a cracker when fourth of 17 on Doncaster reappearance in March but he's kept his distance since, even when ground conditions looked suitable, but the more rain the better.

9/1

6th

4

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

A three-time winner (including over C&D) here who got back on track when third of nine over C&D six days ago; goes well on soft ground, so this veteran is in the mix, especially if the rain comes.

7/1

Form: 57-005

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Close up in 7f events as a 3yo but she hasn't been her old self at 7f and 6f this year, in different headgear in two of her last three starts (none today); looks unlikely for now.
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11th

10

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Highfield Sunshine

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Close up in 7f events as a 3yo but she hasn't been her old self at 7f and 6f this year, in different headgear in two of her last three starts (none today); looks unlikely for now.

20/1

5th

1

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:42 Catterick

Highfield Sunshine

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

4yo maiden who has raced mainly at further; two duck eggs this term leave a doubt over current form; chance of revival depends on the effects of this belated return to sprinting, combined with first-time visor.

13/2

10th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Highfield Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: John & Sean Quinn

Below best at the end of last season and also well held on 7f Catterick reappearance, taking her record to 0-13; a subsequent wind operation needs to have had a positive effect.

16/1

Form: 5-430

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ought to be open to some improvement at this level but he again failed to conserve his energy on handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in July and his challenge was very short-lived; reservations.
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12th

7

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Masai Angel

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ought to be open to some improvement at this level but he again failed to conserve his energy on handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in July and his challenge was very short-lived; reservations.

20/1

10th

10

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Masai Angel

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

His two runs this year have both threatened better and this well-bred 3yo moves into handicaps with some potential; he could do with settling better if he is to fulfil it though.

12/1

3rd

4

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Ripon

Masai Angel

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Tailed off on his debut at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last June but he returned after a gelding operation with an encouraging fourth at Newcastle (6f, AW) in April; should benefit from that comeback run and has possibilities if he can take another step forward.

11/2

Form: 4570

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £245.20
Straight Forecast £229.63
Tricast £947.12
Trifecta £2112.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Cool

RP RATINGS:

Whiskey Kisses

POSTDATA:

Lanarra

The Times:

Taaklam

Telegraph:

Thunderstorm Katie

D Express:

Kelpie Grey

The Guardian:

Mr Cool

Daily Mail:

Mr Cool

Daily Mirror:

Mr Cool

The Sun:

Mr Cool

The Star:

Mr Cool

Daily Record:

Mr Cool