August 08 / 18.30 Ayr

18.30

Good

Book Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Book Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.30
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 8-8234 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in 2024; run down late in refitted cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f) in June, and finished third (one place behind Mr Lincoln) over C&D next time; fast ground a plausible excuse for a lesser effort latest; runner-up in this last year.
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1st

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner in 2024; run down late in refitted cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f) in June, and finished third (one place behind Mr Lincoln) over C&D next time; fast ground a plausible excuse for a lesser effort latest; runner-up in this last year.

16/1

4th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with two placed runs last month, the latter in Class 4 C&D contest; ought to pose a potent threat at this lower level.

7/2

3rd

8

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Pol Roger

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with a close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) this month, his second run this season, and remains well handicapped on some of last year's placed form; a possible.

6/1

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13/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4-6421 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Continued his progress when drawing clear at Chester (10.5f, good) last Sunday; this is more competitive under a 5lb penalty but Ryan Kavanagh claims 3lb and this one has an obvious chance of following up.
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2nd

1

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Tiger

10st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Continued his progress when drawing clear at Chester (10.5f, good) last Sunday; this is more competitive under a 5lb penalty but Ryan Kavanagh claims 3lb and this one has an obvious chance of following up.

13/8

1st

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Tiger

9st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French 4yo who has raced seven times for Ian Williams and encouragingly the best of those efforts was his latest when beaten half a length from the back at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft); back up 2lb; unraced on firmer than good; fair chance provided conditions don't hold him back.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 74-831

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Produced a career best when winning in added cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) six weeks ago; that form perhaps isn't the strongest on offer but he's open to further improvement off a 2lb higher mark.
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3rd

8

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Faeberon

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Produced a career best when winning in added cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) six weeks ago; that form perhaps isn't the strongest on offer but he's open to further improvement off a 2lb higher mark.

8/1

1st

6

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

14:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faeberon

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Best effort when third of 11 on handicap debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good; first start since being gelded) last month; drop in trip may be no bad thing and cheekpieces are given a go; shortlisted.

3/1

4th
4 (1)
Geo

14/1

Form: 624223 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent since winning by a nose over 1m (good to firm; off 5lb lower) in May but lacked the pace to figure when third to a progressive winner over C&D 12 days ago; others appear better handicapped.
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4th

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Geo

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Consistent since winning by a nose over 1m (good to firm; off 5lb lower) in May but lacked the pace to figure when third to a progressive winner over C&D 12 days ago; others appear better handicapped.

14/1

3rd

5

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Geo

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jim Goldie

Won over 1m here (good to firm) in May and she's finished runner-up at Hamilton (1m3f/8.3f) in her last two starts; continues to edge up the weights but she should go well again back up in trip.

13/2

2nd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Geo

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May and she's twice gone close here since, over C&D and at 1m3f; features prominently in calculations.

11/4

Form: -35370

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing.
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5th

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Draupnir

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing.

20/1

10th

14

(16)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Draupnir

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Upped markedly in trip here (1m6f) four weeks ago and predictably failed to stay; previous form (7f-1m1f) is solid enough but a wide draw could be difficult to overcome.

28/1

7th

7

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

15:38 York

Draupnir

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

7f winner at Thirsk (soft) in September and he was back in that sort of form when close third at Hamilton (1m1f, good) three weeks ago; sire and damsire both influences for stamina but this marked step up in trip is still a little surprising.

13/2

Form: 4-4731

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Hung left but took form to a new level when off the mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in June; patience has been needed in pursuit of similar ground but considered from 5lb higher; trainer won this last year.
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6th

7

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Unchartedterritory

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David O’Meara

Hung left but took form to a new level when off the mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in June; patience has been needed in pursuit of similar ground but considered from 5lb higher; trainer won this last year.

4/1

1st

2

(5)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Carlisle

Unchartedterritory

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

0-5 and hasn't progressed but ran respectably when third of six in Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good) last Wednesday; has run well on good to soft (unraced on softer); could have a part to play.

9/2

3rd

6

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:48 Nottingham

Unchartedterritory

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Showed ability in novice company but no immediate impact in handicaps when down the field at Hamilton (8.5f, good) 19 days ago; raced freely that day and will need to settle better over this longer trip.

10/1

11/2

Form: 823521 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Left Harry Charlton for 18,000gns; made a striking winning stable debut over C&D (good to firm) 19 days ago; hit with a 10lb rise but that form has been boosted twice since; massively respected.
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7th

11

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Phantom Shadow

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Left Harry Charlton for 18,000gns; made a striking winning stable debut over C&D (good to firm) 19 days ago; hit with a 10lb rise but that form has been boosted twice since; massively respected.

11/2

1st

8

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Phantom Shadow

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Second of nine at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) 18 days ago, after which he was sold out of Harry Charlton's stable for 18,000gns; should have more to offer over this trip; interesting.

4/1

2nd

8

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Phantom Shadow

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Harry Charlton

0-7 and his claims aren't compelling, but soft ground may not have suited this 3yo last time and there have been signs of promise previously; edging down the weights and things may click at some point.

8/1

12/1

Form: 8/8623

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Did well to finish third after stumbling at the start at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month and has since run well over hurdles; no issue with track, trip or ground conditions and has possibilities for a trainer who has won this three times since 2021.
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8th

2

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Mr Lincoln

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Did well to finish third after stumbling at the start at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month and has since run well over hurdles; no issue with track, trip or ground conditions and has possibilities for a trainer who has won this three times since 2021.

12/1

2nd

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Mr Lincoln

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Iain Jardine

0-10 over hurdles but made the frame on last three attempts, losing out only by a short head on one occasion; placed twice on the Flat lately will be suited by today's trip/ground; good chance.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Mr Lincoln

10st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Iain Jardine

Sole win from 22 starts came at Cork in April 2023; went very close over hurdles here in March and was second of ten behind an improving filly at Ayr (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago; can go well after 1lb nudge.

5/1

9th
6 (10)
Dryburgh

7/1

Form: -73282

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-10; runner-up in two of his last three races, failing to get a clear run when a close second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) two months ago; on a positive trajectory but with more required from 4lb higher.
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9th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Dryburgh

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Oli Rix

0-10; runner-up in two of his last three races, failing to get a clear run when a close second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) two months ago; on a positive trajectory but with more required from 4lb higher.

7/1

2nd

4

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Dryburgh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Nine-race maiden, with new yard this season; upped to 1m2f, hooded and came from the rear when third at Doncaster (good to soft) and second at Nottingham (good) this spring; enters the reckoning on that form and he may have had stamina issues over 1m4f in a Class 4 at York last time; not ruled out dropped back in trip and grade.

10/1

Form: -34176

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Game win at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June, in first-time cheekpieces; not in the same form since though and stamina not conclusive over 1m2f; better candidates to be found elsewhere.
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10th

9

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Game win at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June, in first-time cheekpieces; not in the same form since though and stamina not conclusive over 1m2f; better candidates to be found elsewhere.

40/1

6th

4

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 1m1f at Musselburgh (good) in June in first-time cheekpieces but soundly beaten in same headgear over C&D last week; needs to bounce back.

10/1

7th

7

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: R Mike Smith

Two solid runs to begin his time with this yard and the addition of cheekpieces saw him win a 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh three weeks ago; only 2lb higher and he should give it another good go.

5/1

25/1

Form: 7-6034

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
AW winner (8.5f) for David Loughnane; creditable third to Unchartedterritory at Carlisle (1m1f; blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in June but he found little at Hamilton (1m3f) subsequently; stablemate Mr Lincoln looks to have a better chance.
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11th

14

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Ibn Altheeb

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

AW winner (8.5f) for David Loughnane; creditable third to Unchartedterritory at Carlisle (1m1f; blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in June but he found little at Hamilton (1m3f) subsequently; stablemate Mr Lincoln looks to have a better chance.

25/1

4th

3

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:50 Hamilton

Ibn Altheeb

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

A fair 8.5f winner for David Loughnane in 2025; little show first two runs for new yard but much better signs (in change of headgear) with third of ten in 1m1f handicap at Carlisle last month; not out of things on his first go over this trip.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Carlisle

Ibn Altheeb

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last October in first-time cheekpieces and he's one to watch in the betting in first-time blinkers today, but he's struggled on both runs this season and a major turnaround is necessary.

25/1

66/1

Form: 0-4908 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won twice for David O'Meara on Newcastle AW (1m2f) in 2024 but 0-12 on turf; out of sorts last year, and has failed to beat a rival in last two appearances, at Newcastle and Redcar; mark is in freefall but plenty to prove.
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12th

10

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Natzor

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won twice for David O'Meara on Newcastle AW (1m2f) in 2024 but 0-12 on turf; out of sorts last year, and has failed to beat a rival in last two appearances, at Newcastle and Redcar; mark is in freefall but plenty to prove.

66/1

8th

8

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Natzor

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual winner over 1m2f at Newcastle in 2024 but winless since; close-up fourth there at a big price in March but has struggled in three starts since, all at Newcastle; returns to turf with a bit to prove.

50/1

12th

2

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual 1m2f course winner for David O'Meara in 2024; close 100-1 fourth here (again 1m2f) in March was a standout for this yard but otherwise it's been a struggle; has quite a bit to prove.

25/1

Form: 906

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £82.70
Straight Forecast £45.53
Tricast £610.27
Trifecta £1048.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tiger

The Times:

Unchartedterritory

SPOTLIGHT:

Phantom Shadow

POSTDATA:

Pol Roger

NEWMARKET:

Faeberon

Telegraph:

Geo

Daily Record:

Unchartedterritory

The Star:

Phantom Shadow

The Guardian:

Tiger

D Express:

Tiger

Daily Mirror:

Tiger

The Sun:

Tiger

Daily Mail:

Pol Roger