October 24 / 14.10 Ayr

14.10

Good To Soft

Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3703.28
  • 2m 3f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Coral Proud Supporter Of British Racing Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 45-766

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ordinary efforts in maiden/novice hurdles at about 2m; may improve now up in trip on handicap debut.
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5

19th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Hard Iron

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

prominent

11/8

1st

6

3rd Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

16:12 Catterick

Hard Iron

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Nicky Richards

in touch with leaders

6/4

1st

5

9th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

16:25 Ayr

Hard Iron

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Moderate form in maiden/novice hurdles at around 2m earlier in the year; returned from a break to score when upped to 2m3f (good to soft) for his handicap debut over C&D last month, when he had plenty in hand; up 7lb for that but may still be well treated; big player.

10/11

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 8541-P D BF

Last run: 166 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Best form was when winning Newcastle handicap in March (2m4f, good; now 8lb higher), the runner-up going on to win his next four races; lost his action next time; player if fully wound up after a break.
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7th

9

4th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:48 Perth

Warriors Story

10st 6lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Winless since April 2022, and he beat only one in 3m handicap hurdle here 25 days ago; visor is reached for with lots to find.

16/1

10th

4

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:52 Perth

Warriors Story

11st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

prominent, pressed leader before 3rd

8/1

4

21st May 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:58 Hexham

Warriors Story

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

prominent, not fluent 2nd, lost position 7th, dropped to rear 9th

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £12.80

Form: 0849F/

Last run: 571 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Took a heavy fall at the last when in third place at Wetherby on latest start back in April 2021 (3m, good); may need this after a long break.
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9th

11

7th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

My Strong Man

10st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Catterick (3m1f, heavy) last month and also ran well when close fifth at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago; evidently in good nick but is 0-18 over hurdles now and may have to settle for another minor role.

7/1

5th

9

25th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:10 Wetherby

My Strong Man

10st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

disputed lead, led 4 out, headed 3 out, no extra from 2 out

9/2

2nd

7

1st Jan 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:39 Catterick

My Strong Man

11st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

led, faced challenge from 3 out, headed after 2 out, soon ridden, rallied and challenging last, no extra run-in

8/1

Form: 454744

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden but has been running creditably recently and has an each-way chance.
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4th

13

3rd Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:15 Musselburgh

Thats Your Lottie

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Katie Scott

Outran 40-1 odds when second in this race 12 months ago (soft ground) and was pretty consistent off lowly marks towards end of last year (2m2f-3m) but is 0-18 over hurdles and others have more compelling claims.

10/1

14

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

12:12 Newcastle

Thats Your Lottie

10st 3lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Katie Scott

Placed just once from 18 attempts over hurdles, at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) in January; would be an each-way player from this mark if able to run to the level of her two Kelso efforts in September and October but needs to better her last two starts.

10/1

9th

12

21st Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Musselburgh

Thats Your Lottie

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Katie Scott

Fourth three consecutive times in September/October, the last twice in big-field handicaps over 2m5f and 2m3f; can give another good account here but is now 0-17 over hurdles and needs today's step up in trip to unlock improvement.

10/1

Form: -43236 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Not at his best after a break last time (2m5f), but had been placed on his three previous starts, all at about 2m, having won over 2m4f at Newcastle in April (good); each-way chance.
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4

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

14:35 Ayr

Bestiarius

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Gillian Boanas

Veteran who had an irregular heartbeat when last seen (pulled up); placed on four occasions otherwise this term but his strike-rate is still unimpressive; others are far less exposed.

14/1

5

24th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

13:20 Kelso

Bestiarius

11st 7lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Gillian Boanas

Only one jumps win since heavy-ground debut bumper success in 2016; creditable effort over this C&D last time and should give another good account returned to a soft surface.

4/1

2nd

9

5th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:24 Kelso

Bestiarius

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

prominent

25/1

Form: 85694- BF

Last run: 258 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of promise early on for Tom Geroge, but became rather disappointing and has a bit to prove on stable debut after a break.
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6th

15

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

September Daisy

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

She's 2lb out of the handicap and was no match for the easy winner at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last time; however, she won over 2m7f at Hexham (good to soft) in May and is an each-way possible now back up in trip.

8/1

2nd

8

11th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

September Daisy

10st 11lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

led early, headed but prominent 1st

8/1

Form: 455

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner in March (3m, good to yielding) but well beaten at up to 2m7f over hurdles; however, improvement likely now going handicapping.
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6

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

15:10 Ayr

Future Benefits

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Rebecca Menzies

Scored on chasing debut at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November and probably bettered that performance when second at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) the following month; below form on good ground four weeks ago but remains one to be interested in.

3/1

5th

4

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Future Benefits

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Point winner who improved for the switch to fences when winning at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) in November, and good second at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) since; could progress further and he has leading claims.

15/8

Form: 83F2-5

Last run: 174 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Good second in a Carlisle novice in March (2m1f, good to soft) and not beaten far when fifth of nine in a 2m4f handicap here in May on stable debut; a possible.
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7

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Lewa House

10st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Catch Bissett

Runner-up in this event 12 months ago but he's yet to hit top form this term and came in a well-held sixth back hurdling in 2m4f Ayr handicap last month; still can't be totally discounted returning here off a reduced mark.

14/1

Form: 009-5

Last run: 106 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; unexposed, but well beaten on stable debut in July on first run after a wind operation; others have stronger claims.
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2nd

5

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Faithfulflyer

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders, went third before 7th, not fluent 4 out

11/4

Form: 3P4F2/

Last run: 654 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden (Flat and jumps) who missed last season but has had two runs on the Flat this year (runner-up over 1m4f last time); stamina to prove; others stronger.
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1st

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Billy Bathgate

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

A four-time scorer (including here in 2025); in good nick without winning this season, finding drop to 1m4f against him when a staying-on sixth of 12 at Newcastle last time; this veteran needs considering back up in trip.

4/1

6th

14

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Billy Bathgate

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Four wins last season included two here at 2m; never figured in this race last term but he's been in the frame all nine starts this year and was unlucky when fifth at this track in December on his last go at 1m4f; each-way prospects.

14/1

4th

8

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy Bathgate

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ewan Whillans

10yo whose easily most successful season was 2025, with four wins; the latest was at this track (2m) in December and he's held his form, including over C&D, so has each-way claims once again.

5/1

Form: P65-5

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Fair form at about 2m when with Chris Gordon including on handicap debut; fit from three recent runs on the Flat and has Brian Hughes on board, so worth considering but has stamina to prove.
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6th

1

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:50 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

A four-time C&D winner; yet to hit top form this season but took a step back in right direction with sixth of ten in 1m2f Ayr handicap 22 days ago; very much one to consider off an easing mark.

6/1

6th

7

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Spanish Hustle

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Now 2lb lower than for second of last season's two wins at favourite track Hamilton but well beaten after racing far too freely on both outings this term; wears cheekpieces for first time since 2yo season; risky.

33/1

12th

9

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Spanish Hustle

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Hamilton specialist who was tailed off there on his reappearance a fortnight ago (pulled hard); hard to fancy on the back of that but it may have got the freshness out of him and he's on his last winning mark; not a forlorn hope on his first visit here.

25/1

Form: 33307-

Last run: 271 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on all starts over hurdles and plenty to prove on handicap debut on return from a break.
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4th

8

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

15:10 Sedgefield

Adelphi Sprite

10st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

prominent on inner

33/1

6

24th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Adelphi Sprite

11st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

midfield, weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out

20/1

Form: 65833-

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Exposed novice; good third in a Hexham handicap on latest start in March (2m4f, good to soft; visored); has since had a break; now tried in cheekpieces for the first time over jumps.
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13

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Glory

10st 3lb

J: Miss Alex Garven

T: Victor Thompson

Point winner but he's 0-37 under rules and has form figures of PP47P over regulation fences; 3lb out of the weights here and can only be watched.

40/1

13

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Glory

10st 3lb

J: Miss Alex Garven

T: Victor Thompson

Point winner but he's 0-37 under rules and has form figures of PP47P over regulation fences; 3lb out of the weights here and can only be watched.

40/1

4

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:05 Hexham

Glory

11st 12lb

J: Miss Roisin Leech

T: Victor Thompson

Won a maiden point last February (3m, good) but has plenty to find overall.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0P84-

Last run: 198 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Unexposed; good fourth on handicap debut at Bangor last time (2m4f, good); has been off for 198 days but an interesting contender.
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5th

11

10th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Money For Jam

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

towards rear, not fluent 7th

40/1

5th

11

10th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Money For Jam

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

towards rear, not fluent 7th

40/1

6th

9

25th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

14:05 Huntingdon

Money For Jam

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Placed just once in 12 attempts under rules and well beaten in all four chase starts.

50/1

Form: P70P8-

Last run: 227 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Exposed sort who hasn't shown enough to suggest he can win this having been off since March.
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11

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Carlisle

Dunnottar Castle

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jackie Stephen

Struggling with nothing positive to glean from his most recent Kelso run (2m, heavy; 12th of 14, beaten 50l); does tackle this 3m1f trip for the first time but is impossible to fancy from 14lb out of the handicap.

100/1

12th

16

15th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 5

13:00 Kelso

Dunnottar Castle

10st 2lb

J: Thomas Willmott

T: Jackie Stephen

Has struggled to get competitive in his five handicap hurdles and he's 7lb out of the weights here; it's best to look elsewhere.

20/1

15

24th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Dunnottar Castle

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jackie Stephen

towards rear, slow jump 6th, lost touch and pulled up before 7th, burst blood vessel (vet said gelding had bled from the nose)

33/1

Form: 809P8-

Last run: 251 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Poor form and facing a stiff task from 13lb out of the handicap
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11th

18

2nd Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:15 Ayr

Nordic Express

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Ian Duncan

Well beaten off lowly marks in two handicaps in November and is again a long way out of the weights today; wore blinkers last time; visor now tried.

100/1

9th

12

24th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

13:20 Kelso

Nordic Express

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ian Duncan

Little sign of ability and hard to fancy from so far out of the weights; blinkers now fitted.

66/1

8th

10

9th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

16:25 Ayr

Nordic Express

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Ian Duncan

Moderate maiden; hard to fancy from 23lb out of the handicap.

100/1

Non-runners

Nordic Express

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £54.60
Straight Forecast £52.15
Tricast £1678.80
Trifecta £1718.40

Selections

The Times:

Faithfulflyer

Telegraph:

Spanish Hustle

POSTDATA:

Future Benefits

SPOTLIGHT:

Money For Jam

The Sun:

Warriors Story

RP Ratings:

That's Your Lottie

The Guardian:

Glory

D Express:

Faithfulflyer

Daily Mirror:

Faithfulflyer

The Star:

Future Benefits

Daily Mail:

Spanish Hustle

Daily Record:

Spanish Hustle