August 10 / 16.15 Ayr

16.15

Good

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

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

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 622244 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has modest 2-31 strike-rate but scores good marks for her consistency in recent months, having made the frame five consecutive times (once over C&D); probably won't be far away.
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8th

10

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Naturalia

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent sort who gained a first success of 2026 in 1m2f handicap at Ayr last month; up 3lb but runner-up has gone in since so must enter calculations.

6/1

1st

3

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Naturalia

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald Whillans

Has modest 2-31 strike-rate but scores good marks for her consistency in recent months, having made the frame five consecutive times (once over C&D); probably won't be far away.

6/1

4th

10

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Naturalia

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Runner-up three times in a row over 1m3f/1m4f on turf this summer and her 1m2f fourth at Ayr was similar form; big shout on that but the problem is that her AW form (six races, including three last autumn) is at a lower level.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -35251 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
In good form this year, most recently when coming from the rear for C&D (good) success five weeks ago; subsequent 3lb rise is offset by Jack Nicholls' claim today; likely contender again.
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5th

6

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Recobella

8st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

Hold-up mare whose three wins have come on turf (good) and who's only run twice on the AW; a demanding 1m4f is as far as she wants off a career-high mark but nothing arrives in better form.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

20:20 Thirsk

Recobella

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

Won over 1m2f at Ayr before her near miss there on Monday where she came from some way off the pace; could be considered a tad unlucky and gets in here off the same mark; stays this far and could give Halimede a race.

7/2

3rd
5 (12)
Idyllic

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-6540 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won twice off marks slightly higher than today's last season (1m3f/1m4f) and was seemingly back in good nick when running-on fourth over C&D (good) last month, but suffered heavy defeat on AW 16 days ago and has become far too inconsistent to rely upon.
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4th

6

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:54 Redcar

Idyllic

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Wilf Storey

Mixed record in five runs this season, but she's reached the frame twice including a close third at Ayr (1m2f) on her penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and her two wins last season were off higher marks.

11/2

6th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Idyllic

9st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Wilf Storey

Won twice last year, including over this C&D on good to soft; good effort when third at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) 17 days ago but she hasn't been the most constent; claims if backing up that latest effort.

3/1

3rd

5

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Idyllic

9st 10lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Won twice off marks slightly higher than today's last season (1m3f/1m4f) and was seemingly back in good nick when running-on fourth over C&D (good) last month, but suffered heavy defeat on AW 16 days ago and has become far too inconsistent to rely upon.

16/1

Form: 0-9959

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who has basically been disappointing this season (four runs; 6f-1m); moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.
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4th

3

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:30 Beverley

Lightning Galaxy

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Weakened into sixth after making the running in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Redcar (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago and now 0-15 but drops from 0-70 grade here and can't be ruled out off latest career-low mark.

9/1

6th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Lightning Galaxy

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

No wins in 14 but runner-up on three occasions and penultimate effort (1m2f) was encouraging; could go well if reacting positively to new cheekpieces.

12/1

8th

4

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

13-race maiden but he has finished runner-up three times; mostly disappointing this year but it was a respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft; Idyllic was second) last time; this extra furlong doesn't look sure to suit, however.

7/1

Form: 798543 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 1m here last season; yet to hit top gear this year but was placed over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and remains well handicapped; dangerous to ignore.
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3rd

9

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

She returned to form when runner-up over C&D (soft) yesterday, a race she finished third in last year before winning a division of this race a day later; has to be taken seriously.

9/2

2nd

13

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

She's not been at the top of her game on her last three starts but she's on a handy mark on this season's best efforts and finished a creditable third in a division of this race last year.

12/1

7th

11

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Penelopes Sister

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

She's not been at the top of her game on her last two starts but she's on a handy mark on this season's best efforts; not discounted.

10/1

Form: 54-990

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has finished well down the field on all three appearances this season, most recently when 100-1 over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last month.
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10th

12

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Parole Officer

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

0-13 but he's on a reduced mark and came from rear to finish a respectable fifth in a C&D handicap (13-2) last time; that was only his third attempt at this trip and has possibilities if he can build on that.

8/1

5th

5

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Parole Officer

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Fair and consistent 7f/1m maiden at two for Sean Woods; yet to show that form for his current stable, though better signs with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap 23 days ago; needs to build on it.

20/1

6th

12

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Parole Officer

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

11-race maiden who has finished well down the field on all three appearances this season, most recently when 100-1 over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last month.

40/1

8/1

Form: 215-28 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won on soft ground in the autumn and ran big race in defeat on reappearance outing at Haydock (1m3f, good to soft) in the spring, but disappointed on his next outing (again raced too freely) and is not easy to predict.
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2nd

11

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Lesrico

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Lisa Williamson

Gained a first victory at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last October and recorded a good second here in May; lightly raced since but nearest finish under a patient ride when seventh of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap last month; a player eased 1lb with underfoot conditions to suit.

10/1

7th

1

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lesrico

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Lisa Williamson

Won on soft ground in the autumn and ran big race in defeat on reappearance outing at Haydock (1m3f, good to soft) in the spring, but disappointed on his next outing (again raced too freely) and is not easy to predict.

8/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Lesrico

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Lisa Williamson

Sole win from 11 starts came in game fashion on soft ground at Doncaster (1m2f) in October and he ran a fine race when runner-up behind Blue Wonder at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) on his reappearance 22 days ago, coming clear of the rest; on the shortlist.

7/1

Form: -69536

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; kept on for third of six at Hamilton (8.3f, good; wore cheekpieces) last month but safely held on AW since; sports first-time blinkers for first attempt at 1m2f; others appeal more.
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4th

7

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Positive Thoughts

9st 5lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ten-race maiden who has finished down the field in her last three starts and she hung right at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last time; continues to drop down the weights but she needs a transformation back on AW; blinkers removed.

20/1

6th

6

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Positive Thoughts

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ran well when third of six to Amber Hamur at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month but two lesser performances have followed and she's now 0-9.

10/1

8th

11

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Positive Thoughts

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Eight-race maiden; kept on for third of six at Hamilton (8.3f, good; wore cheekpieces) last month but safely held on AW since; sports first-time blinkers for first attempt at 1m2f; others appeal more.

8/1

Form: 64-854 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent hurdler who returned to the Flat with respectable fourth (just behind Penelope's Sister) over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower today and might be better suited by the slightly slower ground; each-way claims at least.
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9th

1

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Without a win on the Flat since 2021, but he's on a reduced mark and did best of the rest behind an emphatic winner over C&D two weeks ago; was strong in the market for that race and has each-way claims again.

4/1

2nd

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Without a win on the Flat since 2021 and he came in only ninth of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more.

9/1

9th

7

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 8lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Largely consistent hurdler who returned to the Flat with respectable fourth (just behind Penelope's Sister) over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower today and might be better suited by the slightly slower ground; each-way claims at least.

6/1

16/1

Form: 24-178

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Scored over extended 1m4f on Tapeta in January and probably found 8.6f too sharp on that surface last month, after a break; should be fine back on turf but others have more persuasive profiles all the same.
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10th

2

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

King Chaos

10st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Scored over extended 1m4f on Tapeta in January and probably found 8.6f too sharp on that surface last month, after a break; should be fine back on turf but others have more persuasive profiles all the same.

16/1

8th

3

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ended a lengthy losing run at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but disappointed when favourite back there (1m2f) later in month; no headgear on this return from 191 days off and this trip looks on the sharp side.

9/1

7th

11

(9)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

12:43 Newcastle (AW)

King Chaos

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Runner-up to Golspie over C&D and then did well (fourth) from a poor track position at Southwell, before things slotted neatly into place for a cosy 12.5f win here (7-4 favourite; from 3lb lower) 11 days ago; given a decent gallop to aim at, should be there or thereabouts.

7/2

Form: 973-98

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.
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9th

13

(6)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Precious Spartan

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Patrick Neville

A three-time 1m scorer in 2025; little to enthuse about this season however and he came in last of seven at Ripon (1m2f) last time; blinkers are reached for now.

40/1

7th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Precious Spartan

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Neville

Won three times here (1m) in his first four starts for this trainer in 2025; has found life tough from an elevated mark since; "stopped quickly" in added cheekpieces at Ayr (1m2f; 22-1, beaten 36l) latest; risky proposition.

25/1

11th

4

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Precious Spartan

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Did well for new stable last season, winning three times over 1m at Ripon; also suited by 1m2f, but launched this campaign with two low-key runs (7f/1m) and needs a good boost from the new cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 00607- D

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Regressive mare who was badly out of form when last seen in the autumn; needs to have been revitalised by subsequent break, and could be considered only if attracting market support.
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10

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Shes Got Bottle

9st 6lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Regressive mare who was badly out of form when last seen in the autumn; needs to have been revitalised by subsequent break, and could be considered only if attracting market support.

40/1

6

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shes Got Bottle

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Disappointing (0-13) since joining Lizzie Quinlan, last of 12 at Catterick (7f, soft; 50-1) over a fortnight ago; hopes pinned squarely on these newly applied cheekpieces and an AW return (0-7) providing the spark; risky even from this plummeting mark.

66/1

11

(13)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Shes Got Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

0-12 (Flat and hurdles) for current stable; edging down the weights but she doesn't look in the sort of form required to capitalise, especially from the widest stall.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.70
Straight Forecast £23.81
Tricast £99.36
Trifecta £137.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Penelope's Sister

The Times:

Recobella

The Sun:

Lesrico

RP RATINGS:

Idyllic

Telegraph:

Naturalia

Daily Mirror:

Recobella

The Star:

Recobella

Daily Record:

Recobella

POSTDATA:

Penelope's Sister

The Guardian:

Penelope's Sister

Daily Mail:

Penelope's Sister

D Express:

Penelope's Sister