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Ladbrokes “Free Rewards With Instant Spins” Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Ladbrokes “Free Rewards With Instant Spins” Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 02-803

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; started off for new stable with two down-the-field runs over 1m in the spring, but fared much better when third at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) in June and remains on a good mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

West Tyrone

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Ex-Kevin Ryan; won a 1m AW handicap in March 2025; stays 1m2f but below-par when tried over further; bit to prove.

40/1

12th

11

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

West Tyrone

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Didn't progress as may have been expected following a 1m win at Southwell last March; dropped away to finish eighth of the nine runners on last month's stable debut at Newcastle (1m); enough to prove for now.

33/1

Form: 483911 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In-form 5yo who won twice over C&D last month (good/good to firm); probably doesn't have much margin for error after latest 4lb rise but ought to be on the premises again.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Triple turf winner who made it 2-2 over C&D when bouncing back with a comfortable success (good) three weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; key player.

4/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

Form: 122857

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form with win off much-reduced mark at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in April and came second on his next two outings; not seen to best effect when held up in steadily run race at Chester last month, but has quickly dropped back to a workable mark; high on the list.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Spirit Catcher

8st 11lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Philip Kirby

Has a modest strike-rate for current yard but is technically unexposed over today's trip; creditable second at Musselburgh (12.5f) in May in sole attempt beyond 1m2f; could go well off bottom weight.

9/1

5th

13

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Unlike him to miss the break as last time and had been running well from 1m1f to 1m4f; the concerns are that he does look high enough in the weights and this is tougher than usual.

14/1

Form: -94562 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this season but came from quite a long way off the pace for clear second at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month and remains on a workable mark; has possibilities if this race is run to suit.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Kiss

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Two C&D runs (fourth on first occasion) last autumn are the sum of her AW racing experience; 3-14 on turf thanks to winning three times over 1m2f under Jake Dickson in the space of four starts last August/September; big shout on peak form, which she's not quite reproduced this season.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Sweet Kiss

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Did well last year, winning three times over 1m2f; yet to hit top gear after three starts this season (1m3f-1m4f) but is back on a good mark and won't mind what the weather does; might be the answer.

7/1

Form: -80763

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Slow to find his form this season, but his keeping-on third behind Royal Blaze over C&D (good) last month was a big step back in the right direction and he might be seen to even better effect if there's a stronger pace for him to chase today; sports first-time cheekpieces; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Tee Aitch Aye

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Now 6b lower than when coming from off the pace to open account at Hamilton (1m1f, soft) in September but has been out of form this year (four runs) and needs to turn a corner.

16/1

6th

1

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:52 Hamilton

Tee Aitch Aye

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won over 1m1f here (soft) last September when 3lb higher but he's beaten only one rival in the course of his three races this year; probably stays 1m2f but well beaten in his three attempts at 1m4f; risky.

14/1

Form: 776565

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; didn't run badly when sixth over C&D (good to firm; first run after wind op) three weeks ago and continues to slip down the weights, but needs to find something extra today.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Motawaared

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

11-race maiden; only one effort of note since joining Jim Goldie but he drops into his first 0-60 having undergone wind surgery since last seen; interesting to see how strong he is in the market.

8/1

6th

2

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Motawaared

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Still a maiden but he's made a positive start for Jim Goldie and stayed on late into fifth in 1m Hamilton handicap 12 days ago; one to consider back up in trip here.

100/30

Form: 567514 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
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.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 4634

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 44-908

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a telling blow in his first three handicaps (7f-1m1f); in good hands and not written off just yet, but others in this line-up have much more obvious claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Carlisle

Cosmic Man

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Best 2yo run came when keeping on for close fourth here (6f, good) in September; however, he's struggled elsewhere on both runs this season (7.4f/7f, good to soft/AW) and a dramatic revival is needed back at Carlisle.

10/1

10th

2

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cosmic Man

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Showed promise in two of three starts last year (over 6f) but he never figured on handicap debut at Beverley (7.5f, good to soft; had been gelded) recently after a slow start; needs to bounce back on his AW debut.

9/1

Form: 7038-4

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; ran fairly well when upped to 1m2f on Tapeta in February but we haven't seen him since; gelded in April; considered only if lively in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(10)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:23 Newcastle (AW)

Farabove The Limit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Encouraging stable debut when third of seven over 1m here in November; backwards step at Southwell one month later; steps up in trip with improvement essential.

16/1

3

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

13:35 Bellewstown

Farabove The Limit

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Cheaply bought; has offered little in 7f maidens, although was set a stiff task behind subsequent Group 2 winner Constitution River at Galway in July; blinkers on for handicap debut; market may reveal expectations.

12/1

Form: 9-0595

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made encouraging stable/handicap debut when fifth at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) in June, but two lesser efforts have followed and he arrives here with something to prove.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Rugby Union

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Gemma Tutty

Made an encouraging start for Gemma Tutty with 1m2f Wetherby fifth but he came in last of nine at Nottingham (1m2f) 25 days ago; more needed if he's to get off the mark at the sixth attempt here.

20/1

9th

5

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Rugby Union

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Showed little on first three starts but made handicap/stable debut at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) recently having been gelded and showed promise in fifth; that was his first outing since January and he shaped as though he may improve for the run; firmly in calculations.

11/2

Betting Forcast

7/1 West Tyrone, 4/1 Royal Blaze, 8/1 Spirit Catcher, 7/1 Sweet Kiss, 5/1 Tee Aitch Aye, 10/1 Motawaared, 12/1 Glasses Up, Ceinture dOrion, 25/1 Cosmic Man, 16/1 Farabove The Limit, 14/1 Rugby Union

Non-runners

Onyeisi

Verdict

Royal Blaze is on a C&D hat-trick but there are two interesting alternatives to consider. Spirit Catcher (second choice) has good claims if judged on his spring form and his defeat at Chester last month is probably best overlooked, but TEE AITCH AYE (nap) has slipped to an attractive mark and suggested his turn might be near again when finishing well for third behind Royal Blaze five weeks ago.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tee Aitch Aye

Telegraph:

Motawaared

The Guardian:

Royal Blaze

Daily Record:

Sweet Kiss

RP RATINGS:

Tee Aitch Aye

POSTDATA:

Tee Aitch Aye

The Times:

Tee Aitch Aye

The Sun:

Tee Aitch Aye

D Express:

Motawaared

The Star:

Motawaared

Daily Mail:

Royal Blaze

Daily Mirror:

Royal Blaze