14.30
SoftLadbrokes Ayr Silver Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £33501
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 25 runners
Runners: 25 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 2-0996 C
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 (3) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Made all in a 6.5f handicap at this meeting 12 months ago before a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup six days later (off this mark); first two runs this year weren't up to much but he had wind surgery in June and last month's midfield finish at York was much more like it; a visor is now reached for, replacing cheekpieces, and he is an interesting contender. |
12/1 |
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9th 18 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Ended 2025 with a Doncaster win and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft); had a wind operation after the Ayr run but two heavy defeats this summer have seen him undergo another wind surgery; on a dangerous mark but Ayr next month might be the big target; cheekpieces back on today. |
50/1 |
Form: 4-0000
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (4) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Classy as 2yo; yet to shine in 2026 but he has faced a couple of stiff tasks, including the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot when last seen 12 weeks ago; gelded since; not a solid option. |
40/1 |
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21th 14 (12) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Eight runs last season, the highlight his 6f Group 2 near-miss at Chantilly in July; however, he was inconsistent and hasn't shown anything like enough on his two runs this term to suggest he'll make an impact today. |
100/1 |
Form: -01200 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (3) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Dropped to 6f in the autumn and won a 16-runner handicap at Newbury (good ground) in April; solid form when second back at Newbury in May but he ran poorly at York (7f, good) when last seen 12 weeks ago; not handicapped out of things if freshened up by his break. |
12/1 |
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19th 2 (3) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Snapped a losing sequence in big field at Newbury (6f, good) in April and good second there (6f, good) since; won over C&D in 2024 2yo campaign and he should be fine back up to 7f; bang in form and he's one to consider. |
8/1 |
Form: 2222-1 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (14) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Landed 6f AW novice at Chelmsford in 2023 for Hilal Kobeissi and showed fairly useful form at 6f/7f in Qatar early last season; returns from 16 months off (gelded) but no forlorn hope for yard going well, especially if the market vibes are positive. |
10/1 |
Form: 631060 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (12) |
13th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Former French Listed winner scored for this yard in soft-ground Goodwood handicap in June and didn't run badly over same C&D last month, having travelled well; any rain would help his cause. |
14/1 |
Form: 207038 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
His last success was three years ago, but he was a Group 3 winner in his prime and he ran well to finish third off this reduced mark at Ripon (6f, good) last month; could be dangerous if he can back that up and two of his wins have come over C&D. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 (1) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Runner-up twice in a row in Bahrain (6f, good/good to firm) in January; this 9yo hasn't shone on his three starts since and his losing sequence goes back to September 2023, but perhaps the drop back in grade will trigger a revival for this C&D winner; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
Form: 356907 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 (1) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Raced wide when well beaten at 150-1 in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently; unplaced in three Listed races prior to that; hard to fancy. |
66/1 |
Form: 641310 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 19 (16) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Course winner (6f, soft); three 6f wins this year, two of them on good to soft ground at Chester; this will demand more but he is on an upward trajectory and that doesn't apply to many of these. |
12/1 |
|
1st 6 (8) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 17y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins this year, the latest a front-running C&D success in June; solid third off this mark at Hamilton 11 days ago; has other pace to contend with this time. |
9/1 |
Form: 452130 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (4) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Gained a second success of 2026 at Ripon (6f) this month and backed it up with a good third of 14 in Great St Wilfrid there 13 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 7lb |
In good form this year, winning a big-field handicap at York (6f, good) in May and adding a C&D handicap 12 days ago (good ground; Dark Cloud Rising second); up 5lb in a stronger race and it could find him out. |
7/1 |
Form: 311620
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 18 (15) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Two front-running 5f wins this summer; came up short in his hat-trick bid at Pontefract in July but ran well for second in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good) four weeks ago; this trip should suit; each-way shout. |
25/1 |
|
2nd 7 (10) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
Two front-running 5f wins this summer; came up short in his hat-trick bid at Pontefract four weeks ago and this is just the second 6f run of his career; others appeal more. |
20/1 |
Form: 422211 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 (12) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out. |
8/1 |
|
1st 1 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved. |
3/1 |
Form: 310412 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (5) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Has 48 runs under his belt but amazingly is better than ever and was winning his third race of the year at Beverley (5f, soft) last week; on a career-high mark now but this course specialist made it 2-3 over C&D in May and further rain will make no difference; no ifs or buts and can put up a good show. |
7/2 |
|
1st 5 (3) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner last spring who has largely been in good nick since cheekpieces went on in May, winning at Haydock (his fourth win there) and also at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) in June; has never won off a mark this high but he ran well from it at Hamilton last time and soft ground would hold no fears; should be on the premises. |
9/2 |
Form: 334407 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Below par at Thirsk (6f, good) last Friday and unproven at 7f; however, he's produced some strong finishes over 6f this term and is not discounted. |
9/1 |
|
14th 5 (13) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Made a winning start for this yard at Pontefract (6f) in April and has continued to run well; not seen to ideal effect when fourth of nine back there (6f) 12 days ago; very much one to consider. |
10/1 |
Form: 422386 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (3) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Hasn't won on turf for over two years but landed a four-timer on the AW in the spring; has been running consistently on turf since, admittedly starting to look exposed but he should run his race. |
9/1 |
|
8th 19 (6) |
29th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Eight-time winner who has been kept busy since joining this yard and he rattled off a four-timer on AW (7f/1m) earlier in the year; has been knocking on the door of late, including when close third of 17 at York (7f, good to firm; Pellitory second; Morte Point sixth) 19 days ago; firmly in the mix once again. |
15/2 |
Form: 992288
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (15) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
In form over 5f last month, not disgraced when favourite for competitive event at Glorious Goodwood most recently; a possible danger provided he's as effective back at 6f. |
13/2 |
|
8th 16 (2) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Novice winner who is threatening to win his first handicap having been denied narrowly this month by Naana's Sparkle and Twilight Calls; a late bump didn't help his cause last time at Newmarket and the visor (on for last three races) is working well; possibilities. |
12/1 |
Form: -29026 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Unbeaten at 6f and 7f on AW; 0-7 on turf but he came close to putting that right at Hamilton (good to soft) 15 days ago, keeping on well on that stiff finish when returned to 5f for the first time since his debut; solid form and respected back up 2lb. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 2 (9) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Progressive as 2yo and started this year with a good 6f handicap run at Newmarket in April (good); lost his chance at the start next time but the York run last time is harder to forgive; fair mark if he could rediscover his best form. |
14/1 |
Form: -05144 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 (12) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Below-par favourite in claimer last time when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW double; opposed in this competitive handicap back on turf. |
25/1 |
|
4th 2 (9) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Can be hard to predict but he's a five-time winner after his narrow C&D success here recently (led late on); every chance at these weights with something similar. |
11/4 |
Form: 260210 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 20 (19) |
12th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 143y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
She was completing a hat-trick when getting the better of Apollo One in this race 12 months ago (off a 4lb lower mark); took a while to come to hand this year but she's thriving again now, only just missing out at Hamilton last month before making all there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; good chance for a stable that has won three of the last four renewals. |
8/1 |
|
1st 8 (8) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Without a win since last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off this very mark; races prominently and rallied for second here last time; clear claims, for all that she's one of a few who might want to be up there early. |
7/2 |
Form: -17103 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Usually held-up and seems versatile ground-wise; has won on at Southwell (6f, AW) and York (6f, good) this summer, but he faded back at York last time and needs to take his form to a new level to come out on top today. |
8/1 |
Form: 006070 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 22 (22) |
19th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 89y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Won a local Group 1 in Bahrain in January but got clobbered by the handicapper as a result; slipping back to a more realistic mark but drawn highest and others bring much more pressing claims. |
50/1 |
|
7th 4 (13) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
Landed a 5f Bahrain handicap in January but has struggled since; the handicapper is starting to relent but others are still preferred. |
33/1 |
Form: 800207 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (2) |
28th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
On a losing run but he posted a very good second after wind surgery at Chester (6f) in June; went without his usual cheekpieces when last of 21 in 6f York handicap last month; no surprise to see him bounce back. |
25/1 |
|
21th 12 (13) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Three poor runs to begin his turf campaign but he underwent wind surgery in June and returned to form with a close second at Chester (6f, good) four weeks ago; not certain to confirm those placings with Stratusnine. |
20/1 |
Form: 110205 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (10) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Wins at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) and C&D (good to soft) this summer; lacklustre run at York last month and while his course record reads 11312, stall 10 might complicate matters. |
10/1 |
Form: 42-460 D
Last run: 129 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21th 16 (20) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won maiden/novice races on turf last May/June and was a promising fourth of 14 at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March on his stable debut; however, not quite at the same level there (6f) since and he's up in grade this afternoon; others are more compelling. |
50/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won twice on turf last summer for Ed Bethell; 33-1 for last month's stable debut but he ran a fine race, fourth past the post but doing best of the far-side group; solid claims off the same mark. |
6/1 |
Form: -25205
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (10) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Sole win in a Beverley maiden over two years ago but he only just failed to gain a first handicap win when touched off by Justcallmepete over C&D (good to firm) in May; some way below that level in Diligently's race here the following month, though, and others are higher up the list. |
12/1 |
Form: 806488
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
5th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Hasn't won for a good while now but subsequent Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability and he was drawn wide last time at Chester; appealingly handicapped and enjoys slow ground, so unwise to ignore. |
11/1 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
On a long losing run but he has dropped to a dangerous mark and his latest Newcastle run confirmed he retains a good chunk of ability, surging to the front 1f out but failing to see out the stiff 7f; this easier test should suit and he can't be discounted. |
10/1 |
Betting Forcast
8/1 Desert Falcon, 25/1 Super Soldier, 25/1 Mirabeau, 7/1 Deep Havana, 9/1 Toyotomi, 40/1 Commanche Falls, 50/1 Brazilian Rose, 18/1 Station X, 16/1 Lord Roxby, 40/1 Im Next, 9/1 Havana Blue, 10/1 Trilby, 40/1 Veblen Good, 16/1 Goldmoyne, 12/1 Rappers Delight, 28/1 Advertised, 14/1 Jungle Drums, 14/1 Eternal Sunshine, 16/1 Musical Touch, 28/1 Another Baar, 20/1 We Never Stop, 20/1 Tricky Tel, 50/1 Wicket Keeper, 10/1 Uncle Don, 40/1 Korker