January 02 / 15.15 Ayr

15.15

Heavy

Quiz Night At Golf Inn Prestwick Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4547.4
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Quiz Night At Golf Inn Prestwick Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on Irish point debut last April but made promising start to rules career when fourth of 21 (albeit never dangerous) in good Punchestown maiden hurdle (2m, yielding to soft) in November, and that performance makes him a major player here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

9th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 100y

14:00 Fairyhouse

L Anamour

11st 0lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

Won an Ayr maiden over 2m on heavy in January and solid runs in defeat back there and at Down Royal since; latter run over this trip; bit more needed.

11/1

3rd

10

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Down Royal

L Anamour

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

midfield on outer, headway 4 out, chased leaders 3 out, lost position before 2 out, rallied approaching last, kept on and went third run-in

17/2

4th

5

27th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ayr

L Anamour

12st 0lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

in touch with leaders, niggled along 2 out, weakened approaching last

2/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 45-53

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed clear promise on both hurdling starts in November, latterly when keeping-on third (no threat to winner) at Lingfield (2m, soft), and ought to play a significant role here.
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6

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Halondo

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won over hurdles for Olly Murphy in 2023; made encouraging chasing debut in first-time cheekpieces (retained) when second to Jubilant at Southwell (3m3f, good) in May and there should be little between the pair here.

3/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Halondo

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Hurdle winner for Olly Murphy in 2023; well beaten on consecutive starts for Harriet Dickin at start of this year and made low-key stable debut last month but sports first-time cheekpieces for this chasing debut and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

7/1

2

20th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 185y

Class 4

14:50 Southwell

Halondo

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Hurdle winner for Olly Murphy in 2023; well beaten on consecutive starts for Harriet Dickin at start of this year and made low-key stable debut last month but sports first-time cheekpieces for this chasing debut and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a French Flat family; beaten under 8l when foufth of six in soft-ground C&D novice on debut in November, a race that was won easily by the short-odds favourite; it's tricky to gauge what he achieved that day, but he evidently has some ability.
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2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:07 Ayr

One Mill Harbour

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Won three over fences in 2023; has yet to rediscover his form this term after an absence of 25 months but Brian Hughes rides for the first time.

4/1

4th

4

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

One Mill Harbour

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: James Moffatt

Goes back over fences for the first time since winning at Hexham (1m7f, heavy) in November 2023, one of three chase victories that year; however, he's been well below his best over hurdles on his two runs this winter, following a long absence, and has lots to prove regarding current form.

14/1

Form: 57-83

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a point in November, after a break, and ran well for a long way when third (albeit well held by front pair in the end) of 19 on hurdle debut at Naas (2m3f, soft) a fortnight ago; high on the list here.
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5th

10

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Langdale Lane

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Won a C&D maiden (good to soft) in February 2023 but he's had only five runs since and has been well held in last three completed starts; unseated over fences here last month and has plenty to prove back in this sphere.

16/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 321 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 12 in heavy-ground course bumper last February and also finished last in two subsequent Flat maidens; now with new stable for hurdling career (was with Katie Scott).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Just Dottie

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Four wins over hurdles; had few chances on the Flat but she won at Ayr in September (1m5f, soft) and showed better form when third over 1m7f 11 days later; still has some potential in this sphere and a hurdle run last month should have sharpened her up; might need more of a stamina test than this though.

6/1

6th

11

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Just Dottie

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Easy winner off a 10lb lower mark after a break at this meeting last year (fifth over 2m here in April 2024); won another race over C&D off a pound lower than here in May (good) and also on the Flat at Ayr in September (soft); interesting.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
3-12 on the Flat for Edward Bethell, the latest win gained in first-time cheekpieces in September (1m, good; RPR 84); changed hands for 23,000gns in October and now makes his stable/hurdle debut; no headgear today; stamina a possible issue.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Gainsbourg

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Brings positives, being a dual course scorer who is back on last winning mark; the negative is that he dropped right away and finished tailed-off last on seasonal debut.

25/1

12th

2

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Gainsbourg

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Daragh Bourke

Has two wins on soft but this is his first run on the Flat since last October, and first since pulled up over hurdles in November, and was below his best on all three previous visits to this track; best watched.

14/1

6

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Gainsbourg

11st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Daragh Bourke

Little to get excited about in three starts over hurdles last year, but he has won six times on the Flat including this summer; could step forward now switched to a handicap.

16/1

Form: 35/78-

Last run: 428 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far but was never in contention on his two hurdling starts in 2021; returns from 428-day absence here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Enemy At The Gate

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Donald Whillans

Remains a maiden after 14 starts but he's consistent and was a good third over C&D (soft) in March; didn't quite see out 3m1f here later that month; has had wind op since and holds each-way claims on his return.

11/1

3rd

5

30th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Enemy At The Gate

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent maiden who was close up over 3m at Ayr (just behind Artic Mann) before finishing third here where dropping back to 2m3f found him out (was staying on); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

3rd

5

7th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:05 Carlisle

Enemy At The Gate

11st 5lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Donald Whillans

in rear early, midfield 4 out

9/2

Form: 6

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to fair level when making the frame on two of his five Flat starts but was behind One Mill Harbour when last of six over C&D (soft) on hurdle debut five weeks ago and needs help from the added tongue-tie today.
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Verdict Starting price

8

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

13:57 Sedgefield

Paramaribo

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Victor Thompson

Point (good) and 2m4f hurdle winner (soft) but has shown no worthwhile form under rules for almost two years and looks best watched.

20/1

11

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Paramaribo

10st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Victor Thompson

In touch at 66-1 when unseating four out here last month but pulled up at 50-1 at Newcastle since; it's probably best to look elsewhere.

50/1

8

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

14:35 Newcastle

Paramaribo

10st 10lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

Flat, hurdle and point winner who was still in touch when unseating his rider four out in a Sedgefield handicap last time in the race in which Huit Reflets was second (2m3f, good to soft); not out of it.

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Joined Nicky Richards after soft-ground Irish point win last April; beaten about 63l on rules debut at Hexham (2m, soft) in November and is probably one for a bit further down the line.
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5th

7

29th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

13:15 Newcastle

Serious Mickey

10st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

Won Irish maiden point (3m, soft) last April; heavy defeats in Britain in three novice hurdles and, after wind surgery, beaten 20l when sixth of 15 on handicap debut at Hexham (near 3m, heavy) 13 days ago; he was well behind Pipers Cross in the latter and is 2lb out of the handicap today.

6/1

6th

14

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Serious Mickey

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Form of last April's Irish point win (3m, soft) hasn't worked out; three heavy defeats in slow-ground 2m hurdles since, and hopes likely rest as much on the wind surgery as the step back up in trip.

16/1

13

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Serious Mickey

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Opened her account at the fifth attempt in Irish points; has poor claims on rules form (2m) but looks a possible improver now handicapping and upped to 2m4f on first run since wind surgery.

16/1

Form: P

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two Irish points in January 2022 but was pulled up (albeit with some excuses) when 40-1 for last month's rules debut at Wetherby (2m5f, soft); drops in trip here.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

13:45 Musselburgh

Hapy La Vie

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: James Ewart

jumped left on occasions, led, ridden and faced challenges before 2 out, kept on but headed post

11/8

2nd

4

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

13:45 Musselburgh

Hapy La Vie

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: James Ewart

jumped left on occasions, led, ridden and faced challenges before 2 out, kept on but headed post

11/8

1st

9

28th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:47 Ayr

Hapy La Vie

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

made all

7/1

Form: 0PP

Last run: 156 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at triple-digit odds in two Galway maiden hurdles for Margaret Mullins in the summer (2m5f/2m); can only be watched on today's stable debut.
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7

15th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:00 Kelso

Gallant Flame

11st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Andrew Hamilton

in rear, pushed along briefly after 2nd, hit 3rd, pushed along and lost touch before 4th, tailed off when pulled up after 5th

200/1

3

2nd Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Gallant Flame

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Pulled up at triple-digit odds in two Galway maiden hurdles for Margaret Mullins in the summer (2m5f/2m); can only be watched on today's stable debut.

66/1

5

30th Jul 2022

Good

2m 0f 150y

14:00 Galway

Gallant Flame

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

in touch with leaders, lost position when not fluent 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 2 out

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.60
Straight Forecast £7.08
Trifecta £32.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

L Anamour

Daily Mail:

One Mill Harbour

Telegraph:

Halondo

Daily Record:

Langdale Lane

Daily Mirror:

One Mill Harbour

The Sun:

One Mill Harbour

RP Ratings:

L Anamour

TOPSPEED:

L Anamour

POSTDATA:

L Anamour

The Times:

L Anamour

The Guardian:

L Anamour

D Express:

L Anamour

The Star:

L Anamour