September 15 / 13.20 Ayr

13.20

Good To Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £7020
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 57

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made promising late headway after a poor start at Redcar on debut, then was pitched into the Gimcrack where he was bottom on the figures but seemed to improve (finished seventh of 12); shapes as if this longer trip will suit; respected back down in class.
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2nd

12

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Fine looker, and for all that he's an infrequent winner (2-35), was once rated in the 90s; placed in a Class 4 over C&D (from 10lb higher) last June but he's been steadily regressive since; safer options elsewhere.

20/1

11th

5

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Chuzzlewit

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Seb Spencer

Without a victory since March 2024 and he's yet to hit top form in a trio of handicaps at Newcastle this year, only seventh of nine over 1m there last month.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000gns foal, 52,000gns yearling; brother to 6f winner Tothenines and half-brother to four winners, notably May Remain (5f-6f including 2yo) and Ultimate Star (8.6f AW); market instructive.
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3rd

2

(8)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:08 Newcastle (AW)

Beyond Reproach

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, led, headed and chased clear leader after 1f, shaken up and led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, soon outpaced

2/1

2nd

3

(11)

15th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Ayr

Beyond Reproach

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

disputed lead, pushed along over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and kept on final 110yds, headed towards finish

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 84

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs further progress to get off the mark but looks a possible frame contender, having finished fourth at Thirsk (7f, good) on return from 100-day absence; that was a step up on his debut in the spring.
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8th

4

(9)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Vortigan

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Still to register a win and his recent form in a pair of 7f Wolverhampton handicaps is not encouraging either; others are preferred.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vortigan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

12-race maiden; prominent racer; return to Class 6 company in his favour and he showed some aptitude for the surface here last time; Paul Mulrennan takes over today.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 04

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt who holds a Derby entry; appeared to run well in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm; 80-1 fourth of 17) last month, having been given a break since his underwhelming debut in May; leading player if he backs up latest effort.
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9th

3

(7)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Baltic Voyage

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

1lb below sole winning mark, but very lightly raced since joining this yard and failed to beat a rival at Newbury (1m1f, good) last month; probably best watched on AW debut.

33/1

14th

10

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Baltic Voyage

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Marcus Tregoning

1-10 over 2022 and 2023 for Ralph Beckett, with a soft-ground win over 1m2f, but modest over hurdles in 2024; fourth of eight for new yard in a 1m2f handicap last July was a partial revival but that was his only race last year and he needs to build markedly on it; tongue-tie (worn as a hurdler) returns.

20/1

3

(2)

24th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:30 Sandown

Baltic Voyage

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Marcus Tregoning

Soft-ground winner in 2023 for Ralph Beckett; failed to transfer that form to hurdles last year for Anthony Honeyball; market instructive on debut for Marcus Tregoning.

7/1

5th
9 (14)
Tipp Town

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000euros foal, £32,000 yearling; Fast Company half-brother to three winners, notably Russco (6f-7f) and Foreseeable Future (5f-7f including 2yo); dam 5f-6f winner (including Listed); check the betting.
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11th

4

(9)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Tipp Town

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John & Sean Quinn

Not built on promising Ayr debut in September 2022 in just four starts since, though probably needed the run when fourth of seven on this month's Doncaster return (6f, good to soft); 1m should be within range and still unexposed.

12/1

11th

4

(9)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Tipp Town

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John & Sean Quinn

Not built on promising Ayr debut in September 2022 in just four starts since, though probably needed the run when fourth of seven on this month's Doncaster return (6f, good to soft); 1m should be within range and still unexposed.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

2nd May 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:05 Doncaster

Tipp Town

9st 4lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John & Sean Quinn

ducked right start

20/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling; Pivotal half-brother to six winners, notably Future Generation (6f-1m including 2yo/Gr 3); one of three runners for this stable; market helpful.
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13th

4

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Hills Of Gold

9st 13lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Michael Dods

0-8 and well beaten when placed in 7f maidens the last twice (good to firm/good to soft) but he's on a competitive mark now back in a handicap and has shown promise on soft ground; might not be far away.

10/1

3rd

5

(1)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Hills Of Gold

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed in four of his last five starts, two of those in nurseries; 6l second when returned to maiden company at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) latest; should be involved but remains vulnerable in this company for win purposes.

11/2

2nd

3

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:25 Carlisle

Hills Of Gold

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed in his first three starts after returning in April, his best effort when beaten half a length on handicap debut here (7.7f, good to firm) in May (form worked out very well); didn't appear to stay when eighth of ten at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time and should appreciate the return to this trip; respected.

7/2

13/2

Form: 5

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred colt, being a Harry Angel half-brother to eight winners; duly showed promise in newcomers' event at Haydock (6f, good) last month, finishing fifth of 12; likely to improve and has frame possibilities.
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6th

4

(2)

19th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

15:50 Carlisle

Time Traveller

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Signs of finding his level when going close at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm); good family includes winners at 1m2f; if lasting out he'll go close.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:50 Hamilton

Time Traveller

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has not lived up to debut form, albeit with just three starts since; handicap, seasonal and AW debut at Newcastle last month failed to prove he stays 1m, but it's too early to write him off.

15/2

5th

5

(3)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Time Traveller

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Promise in three runs over shorter as a 2yo, albeit he failed to build on his good debut run at Haydock (6f, good); mixed messages for 1m on pedigree but still open to improvement; gelded over the winter.

8/1

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished about 8l sixth in 6f contest at Carlisle three weeks ago, shaping as if this longer trip will suit; however, needs to improve plenty on that debut form.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

Form: 7

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inauspicious debut at Carlisle (1m) four weeks ago, trailing home last of seven; others preferred.
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11th

12

(2)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Two Rivers

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

led early, headed and raced in second after 2f

8/1

3rd

12

(9)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Two Rivers

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, pressed leader

9/1

3rd

8

(1)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Rivers

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, kept on from over 1f out

8/1

10th
12 (13)
Youm Saeed

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shamardal colt; brother to 7f 2yo winner Canton Queen, half-brother to winners Soros (2m AW) and Hana Lima (US 1m turf); dam out of Cheveley Park winner; attractively bred newcomer whose trainer also runs Chuzzlewit; heed the market signals.
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8th

10

(5)

19th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Youm Saeed

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

25/1

10th

12

(13)

15th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Ayr

Youm Saeed

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

slowly away, in rear, switched right over 3f out, shaken up and ran green over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Orientor filly; dam unplaced 1m-1m1f, half-sister to 1m2f/11.6f winner Beausant (by Orientor) and 1m-1m4f winner Zambeasy out of 1m2f-11.6f winner; the betting can guide.
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7th

7

(5)

26th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rutherglen Rose

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Keith Dalgleish

carried right start, in rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, beaten over 1f out

100/1

11th

14

(1)

15th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Ayr

Rutherglen Rose

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

66/1

100/1

Form: 60

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has blown the start and finishing last in both outings; easily opposed.
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8

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Penelopes Sister

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won here in 2024 and added three wins at Ayr last year; she's below her last winning mark but has been well beaten on both outings this spring and a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

9th

11

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Three C&D wins last year (various ground) and she's just 1lb above her last winning mark; soundly beaten over C&D a fortnight ago but she may have needed that reappearance outing and is not discounted.

16/1

7th

5

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained all three of her 2025 wins over this C&D, the most recent on penultimate start; no certainty to make a successful reappearance, having never scored when fresh, but market support should be heeded.

5/1

40/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished only fifth of six, soundly beaten, at Beverley (7.5f) on debut; probably one for handicaps further down the line.
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12th

15

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:45 Ripon

Knights Spear

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

3yo is 0-10 and has shown only very modest form.

50/1

3rd

8

(3)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

16:58 Ripon

Knights Spear

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Unplaced in all nine starts; blinkered on last three, with best effort this term on first occasion (fourth over 1m6f on good to firm) but beaten out of sight in the mud next time and soundly beaten on latest; risky.

20/1

7th

12

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Knights Spear

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Unplaced in all eight starts; shaped with some promise at Thirsk (1m6f, good to firm) last month and he had an excuse in the mud at Nottingham last week but he was beaten out of sight in that race and others are more convincing; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£4,000 yearling; by Farhh and the first foal of a 6.8f-1m winner from family of King's Stand winner Prohibit; yard is 0-25 with 2yos this term; best watched.
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10th

7

(6)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:05 Catterick

Master Sheridan

8st 4lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Michael & David Easterby

in rear

12/1

4th

9

(1)

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Master Sheridan

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown very little at triple-figure odds on first three starts but at least this handicap offers an easier opportunity and his dam won six times for these connections; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

25/1

6th

5

(3)

11th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

16:30 Pontefract

Master Sheridan

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

prominent, pushed along and lost position 4f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out

200/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.50
Straight Forecast £24.83
Trifecta £370.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Baltic Voyage

The Times:

Chuzzlewit

The Guardian:

Chuzzlewit

RP Ratings:

Baltic Voyage

TOPSPEED:

Baltic Voyage

POSTDATA:

Baltic Voyage

Telegraph:

Baltic Voyage

Daily Mail:

Baltic Voyage

Daily Express:

Baltic Voyage

Daily Mirror:

Baltic Voyage

The Sun:

Baltic Voyage

The Star:

Baltic Voyage

Daily Record:

Baltic Voyage