October 06 / 14.25 Ayr

14.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3456
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 882632

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; he's been knocking much more loudly at the door again on last two starts, when just behind Ayr Poet over C&D on first occasion and beaten a neck at Hamilton on latest, but wandering in front did not help him in the latter; that was on good to soft, well beaten sole start on soft.
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3

(8)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Zumaaty

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Course win last September off this mark (8.3f, good to soft); never a threat over that trip here last month but he's a possible reviver in a race lacking depth.

10/1

12

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Zumaaty

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to soft) last September; rarely seen on fast ground and although he has run well on it, he seems to needs a softer surface these days.

16/1

12

(12)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Zumaaty

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D (good to soft) last September; rarely seen on fast ground and although he has run well on it, he seems to needs a softer surface these days.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 789565 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Kempton AW winner for his first trainer (1m4f last October) and made promising start to career with this one, at Hamilton in June, but he hasn't done as well since; favourite on AW last time; down the weights but others are preferred.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Bashful

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark.

8/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders

5/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though.

5/1

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12/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: -45574

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Ireland and had notable form there on turf as well, including once on yielding to soft; has not made that much of an impact in Britain this season, looking better than the bare result (met some trouble) over C&D last time but he carries his head awkwardly.
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7th

9

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Golden Valour

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who posted a fairly encouraging reappearance run at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday, when rallying for fifth of eight; each-way possibilities if building on that run now back up in trip.

33/1

5th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who made a winning reappearance here in 2024 (sole course win from 29 attempts) and was on the scoresheet at Musselburgh last September; however, his campaign petered out tamely and a return to form is needed on his seasonal debut.

25/1

9

(11)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Not a regular winner; successful at Musselburgh last September (1m, good) but form tailed off after that and lacks a run this time.

25/1

Form: 461416 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in June (good to soft) and September (good); below form here on latest outing and clear best of her soft-ground efforts came well back in her Irish days but she needs a second look.
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7th

2

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Engles Rock

9st 12lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Lucinda Russell

slowly into stride, raced in last

10/1

8th

5

(9)

24th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Ayr

Engles Rock

9st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Not fully compelling on the balance of this season's form elsewhere; however, looks interesting back at Ayr having gained last two wins over C&D (including off 2lb higher).

8/1

12th

13

(1)

30th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Wetherby

Engles Rock

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Lucinda Russell

Not great on the AW this season but she won twice at Ayr last year and it was off this mark the last time.

14/1

Form: 120684 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has won on soft and heavy, but not in his three wins this May-August (all 1m1f); perked up again when creditable fourth on latest start and he'd be thereabouts with a repeat of that form.
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9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time Musselburgh winner (1m-1m1f; beat Tacitus by a neck last August); mostly struggling this season, albeit did shape a bit better when fifth (beaten 2l) to Zumaaty and Temper Trap at Hamilton last week; stablemate of Onthebunny.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.

25/1

8th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing.

20/1

Form: 436125 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck last year on sole start on soft; won at Thirsk (1m, good to soft; made most) in July, good second there next time and not far away over 7f here on latest; probably on the premises if ground is okay.
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7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

5th

21

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

On The River

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted.

16/1

12/1

Form: 339756 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Started on a basement mark when winning three (two over C&D) of her first four starts this season; some better form when placed this summer and she's well handicapped if judged on that, but her level has dipped lately.
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7th

8

(2)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Cosa Sara

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Scored at Ayr (7f) in September but her form has nosedived; last of 12 over C&D last month and has something to prove.

20/1

12th

6

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cosa Sara

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Fifth turf win when successful over Ayr's 7f last month; not so good since and her record on the AW (0-9) hardly bodes well.

12/1

6th

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:42 Ayr

Cosa Sara

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

9/1

50/1

Form: 60-506 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
10yo with no win since September 2017; lightly raced in last two seasons and has not shown enough.
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7th

15

(15)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Mr Sundowner

10st 7lb

J: Mr Adam O’Shea

T: David Thompson

slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and minor headway over 2f out, never on terms

40/1

9th

11

(3)

10th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

13:35 Musselburgh

Mr Sundowner

9st 11lb

J: Miss Danielle Mooney

T: David Thompson

in rear, raced slightly wide home turn, pushed along and ridden from 3f out, beaten from 2f out

50/1

8th

13

(6)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Ayr

Mr Sundowner

8st 9lb

J: Graham Lee

T: David Thompson

dwelt start, in rear, ridden 3f out, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous

50/1

6/1

Form: 143120 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
August wins at Ayr (1m2f) and Hamilton (1m1f); last of 11 at Hamilton ten days ago but he led that day, which arguably isn't ideal, and he's bounced back before, including for latest win; ground should be fine; considered.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

Form: 312164 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Often front-runner; having a good season, particularly since changing yards in July and the best of those efforts have been on soft ground; one to note.
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13th

4

(4)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Breckland

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

raced far side, prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 4 in group

16/1

10th

5

(13)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Ayr

Breckland

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

prominent on outer, ridden under 3f out, gradually lost position

8/1

2

(10)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:04 Ayr

Breckland

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

2-7 since switching to current stable in July, with both wins gained over 7f on ground slower than good; also suited by a quicker surface and his recent defeat at Catterick can be excused (trapped wide throughout); respectable fourth at Hamilton (1m) yesterday.

6/1

20/1

Form: 434688 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Seen mostly at Ayr (both wins 1m2f here, one on soft); took some minor honours this May-July but recent efforts have been subdued.
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9

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Royal Countess

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins have come here but the latest was in May 2023 and this 9yo has struggled to get competitive this year.

33/1

7th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Royal Countess

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: R Mike Smith

Without a win since May 2023, and her form over the last two seasons does not suggest she can end her drought.

50/1

6

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Royal Countess

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

C&D scorer on fast and slow ground, but not for over two years now and never in headgear; two 18l defeats here last month to forgive.

33/1

10/1

Form: 258450

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
2-49 strike-rate but both his wins in the mud, which he has not encountered this season and he's still shown enough to be a serious each-way player.
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3rd

3

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:38 Redcar

Mac Ailey

10st 6lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins this season and close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month; latest run was also on heavy when below form at Ayr (off his highest mark for a long time) but he's one to consider.

11/1

7th

12

(7)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Mac Ailey

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Close third at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month and won comfortably at Hamilton (8.3f, good to soft) next time; only fourth of seven when unpenalised back at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) last Monday and a new 6lb higher mark has now kicked in, but he's not ruled out in view of his penultimate form.

12/1

4th

7

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Mac Ailey

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has done his winning in Class 6; however, he's ahead of the assessor, having escaped a penalty for last week's comfortable success in apprentice event over C&D (good to soft); strong chance off the same mark.

15/8

12/1

Form: 863529 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (1m2f) in May; that's the highlight this season but he was runner-up on penultimate start and denied a clear run at a crucial stage over C&D (Ayr Poet and Zumaaty placed) on latest; his best soft-ground form was in 2020.
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5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.60
Straight Forecast £32.22
Tricast £419.93
Trifecta £439.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Engles Rock

Telegraph:

Zumaaty

Daily Mail:

Ayr Poet

SPOTLIGHT:

Breckland

Daily Express:

Cosa Sara

POSTDATA:

Mac Ailey

The Guardian:

Zumaaty

The Star:

Zumaaty

Daily Record:

Ayr Poet

The Times:

Engles Rock

Daily Mirror:

Engles Rock

The Sun:

Engles Rock