August 08 / 18.00 Ayr

18.00

Good

Sunday Roast At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Sunday Roast At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 074963 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in.
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1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Should be making a big impact off her lowly mark but her 2026 campaign has been underwhelming thus far; has won over C&D and dropping into a Class 6 will help; still not entirely convincing.

8/1

6th

9

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

South Parade

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to beat a rival last time, as well as failing to maintain signs of a revival; by no means certain to take advantage of a reduced mark.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 832242 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Down the field on her seasonal/stable debut in May but she has run well in defeat since, including when a close second over C&D 12 days ago; runs off the same mark today and she won't need much improvement for the addition of blinkers to play a leading role.
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2nd

5

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Startling

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Wainwright

Down the field on her seasonal/stable debut in May but she has run well in defeat since, including when a close second over C&D 12 days ago; runs off the same mark today and she won't need much improvement for the addition of blinkers to play a leading role.

10/1

2nd

1

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Startling

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Wainwright

All four wins have come on AW and latest was off 1lb lower at Chelmsford (5f) last September; 0-7 on turf but she's run respectably in small fields at Leicester and Doncaster in her last two starts; now drops back in grade and she shouldn't be far away.

9/1

4th

5

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Startling

9st 8lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John Wainwright

All four wins have came on AW but has been placed on her last two runs on turf; needs a shade more to win but not out of this.

6/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -05223

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but placed in 5f handicaps on his last three starts and he remains open to further progress; one to take seriously.
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3rd

8

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Harry Mole

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Eight-race maiden but placed in 5f handicaps on his last three starts and he remains open to further progress; one to take seriously.

100/30

3rd

12

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Harry Mole

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Steph Hollinshead

Well drawn and was never far away when runner-up at Thirsk and Bath (both at 5f); lightly raced and may well improve some more; this will be a new experience but he enters the reckoning.

7/1

2nd

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Harry Mole

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Low-mileage 4yo who took a step forward with second of 12 in 5f Thirsk handicap eight days ago; not taken lightly despite a 2lb weights rise.

11/2

8/1

Form: 168304 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than for his win in the corresponding event 12 months ago; he has won two 5f handicaps (AW and good) this year and wasn't beaten far in a Class 5 at Hamilton last week; considered.
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5th

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Harb

9st 10lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

3lb lower than for his win in the corresponding event 12 months ago; he has won two 5f handicaps (AW and good) this year and wasn't beaten far in a Class 5 at Hamilton last week; considered.

8/1

4th

9

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Harb

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tristan Davidson

Back off the same mark as when winning at Carlisle (5f, good) in May, but not very consistent so not quite sure what to expect.

11/1

11th

15

(15)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Harb

10st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Two 5f wins in 2026 and he ran respectably when third at Hamilton two weeks ago; prone to the odd poor run, however, and others are higher up the list.

25/1

Form: 357726

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-11 but she has run well at this track, including when second over 6f last month; not quite so good back at 5f 12 days ago; vulnerable for win purposes once again.
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6th

13

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Summerstorms Dream

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

0-11 but she has run well at this track, including when second over 6f last month; not quite so good back at 5f 12 days ago; vulnerable for win purposes once again.

25/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Summerstorms Dream

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Ten-race maiden who was runner-up here (6f, good to firm) last Monday but this is a deeper race and she needs to find more on this drop back in trip; yard also runs Wee Mary and Doon The Glen.

5/1

Form: 2-2549 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-10; pulled hard and didn't see things out when favourite for a 6f handicap here last month; now 5lb lower than for his C&D second in May so he is one to take seriously back down in distance; cheekpieces are the headgear of choice today.
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7th

9

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Keep The Gold

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

0-10; pulled hard and didn't see things out when favourite for a 6f handicap here last month; now 5lb lower than for his C&D second in May so he is one to take seriously back down in distance; cheekpieces are the headgear of choice today.

14/1

9th

3

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Keep The Gold

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Not yet off the mark and he's raced only at 5f since handicapping but he did look worth another go at 6f when keeping on well in fourth here (soft) last month, when first-time blinkers replaced cheekpieces; thereabouts.

8/1

4th

3

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Keep The Gold

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Eight-race maiden but placed three times, including over C&D; showed promise on soft ground on debut; blinkers replace cheekpieces; contender.

13/2

10/1

Form: -93444 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Without a win since his 2yo days; he has run some sound races in Class 6 handicaps this year but needs to pull out more for the win; stable also runs Keep The Gold.
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8th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Midnight Lir

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Without a win since his 2yo days; he has run some sound races in Class 6 handicaps this year but needs to pull out more for the win; stable also runs Keep The Gold.

10/1

4th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Midnight Lir

9st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael Dods

Some creditable efforts season including when fourth of ten over C&D (good) on his penultimate run; that form puts him in the picture but overall record is now 2-31 and his last win was in 2023.

7/1

4th

7

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Midnight Lir

10st 7lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Michael Dods

It's now 21 starts since his last success but he comes here in good form, fourth of ten in 5f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; well in the mix.

5/1

12/1

Form: 0U-931 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Low-level novice/maiden form but she left that behind when delivering a strong finish to lead late on her handicap debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) 47 days ago; up 2lb but she still has potential and this stiffer test at the trip should suit.
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9th

11

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Supremissy

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Low-level novice/maiden form but she left that behind when delivering a strong finish to lead late on her handicap debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) 47 days ago; up 2lb but she still has potential and this stiffer test at the trip should suit.

12/1

1st

5

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Supremissy

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Supremacy filly who took a step forward on her fourth start with a free-going third of four in 5f Hamilton novice last month; she may do better still now going into handicaps.

8/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 051373 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home in a 5f handicap at Hamilton in May and has finished third in two of his three starts since, the latest over C&D last month; this is his first Class 6 run since the Hamilton win and he needs taking seriously.
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10th

1

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Hi Lord

10st 0lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Scrambled home in a 5f handicap at Hamilton in May and has finished third in two of his three starts since, the latest over C&D last month; this is his first Class 6 run since the Hamilton win and he needs taking seriously.

8/1

3rd

7

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Hi Lord

9st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Won at Hamilton off 3lb lower in May (5f, good); close third over same C&D next time; each-way chance.

10/1

7th

4

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Hi Lord

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Headgear removed when he pounced late to beat Mount Ruapehu over C&D (good; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; ran to an identical level on RPRs when third here last week; should give his running at a track (form figures 2613) which suits.

5/2

14/1

Form: 377565 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; yet to strike in 2026 but he has slipped down the weights and his latest C&D fifth was encouraging, just beginning to launch a challenge when forced to switch; each-way shout.
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11th

12

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

C&D winner; yet to strike in 2026 but he has slipped down the weights and his latest C&D fifth was encouraging, just beginning to launch a challenge when forced to switch; each-way shout.

14/1

5th

6

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Triple 5f winner (good) including in this race last year; his last success was off 9lb higher last August but he's finished down the field in most of his runs since; now drops back in trip but he needs a major revival in second-time cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Royal Duke

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Three 5f wins to his name, one of them at this track, but unplaced in six runs over 6f+; finished behind stablemate Whiskey Kisses over C&D last week; new cheekpieces not enough to tempt.

10/1

Form: 655365 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.
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12th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well.

7/1

Form: 448968

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £88.90
Straight Forecast £76.98
Tricast £424.37
Trifecta £426.90

Selections

D Express:

Harry Mole

RP RATINGS:

Keep The Gold

Daily Mail:

Startling

The Times:

Supremissy

SPOTLIGHT:

South Parade

Daily Mirror:

Midnight Lir

Telegraph:

King Of The Jungle

The Guardian:

Harb

The Sun:

Harry Mole

Daily Record:

Harry Mole

POSTDATA:

Keep The Gold

The Star:

Startling