August 04 / 18.23 Ayr

18.23

Good

Whitley Neill Gin Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4050
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Whitley Neill Gin Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 244-0

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a useful winner for this stable; consistent in three sprint races last term; never figured in 7f handicap at Doncaster two months ago (sole run this season) but, judged on 2yo form, holds leading claims back at maiden level.
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6th

1

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Gentle Ellen

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

reared start, towards rear

7/2

110

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Gentle Ellen

8st 5lb

T: David & Nicola Barron

6th

6

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Gentle Ellen

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below par the last twice but those were over 6f, and fast ground may not have suited last time; ran well in defeat twice in a row over today's C&D (good) in July and could bounce back to form now back up in trip.

10/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 533059

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Exposed sort who is 0-14 and finished only ninth in a low-grade handicap over C&D most recently but can't be dismissed in this field; best form, including when placed here, gives him a major chance in this uncompetitive maiden event.
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7th

4

(2)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Cotai Class

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead

6/1

5th

1

(9)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cotai Class

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Went very close in a 6f Ayr maiden (good) in his final run for Phillip Makin in August but he's been well held in a handicap (6f) and seller (1m) at Redcar in both runs for current yard; record now stands at 0-17 and has something to prove from wide draw back on AW.

15/2

4th

6

(1)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:55 Redcar

Cotai Class

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Best sprint form, including on good to soft, offers hope but he made little impact over 6f here on debut for new yard last week and the new trip raises major questions.

9/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns yearling; Caravaggio half-sister to winners Count Of Amazonia (7f-1m AW), Mutawatheb (6f-1m) and Roibeard (7f-1m2f); dam twice-raced half-sister to US 1m4f Grade 1 winner Boboman; powerful yard; interesting newcomer, especially if the market speaks positively.
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3rd

7

(9)

4th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:23 Ayr

Carva Myrine

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, nudged along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong

2/1

Form: 67

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on debut, modest RPR next time; from a family that has served his stable well but should find easier opportunities in handicaps after this.
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9th

10

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonito Cavalo

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

His penultimate start (C&D), his first after a wind op, offered hope he might be ready to exploit his much-reduced mark; less good over 6f last month and now steps back up in class.

14/1

7th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bonito Cavalo

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

In blistering form two winters back, climbing from a BHA mark of 45 to 77; absent for 471 days prior to a 2025 campaign where he struggled; had a wind op in January and he hinted at a revival when beaten under 4l in a Class 5 here four weeks ago (5f); this looks more realistic and market confidence would look significant.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns yearling; by Showcasing; dam unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Ventura Mist and very useful 5f-5.4f winner Maljaa out of 5f 2yo winner; check the betting.
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6th

3

(5)

19th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Show Compassion

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Two C&D wins since July; failed to fire over C&D last month (vet reported she was stiff behind after the race); better than that and she's one for the shortlist.

6/1

9th

3

(7)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Show Compassion

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Dods

Both wins have come over C&D, latterly when getting up late in a 0-52 handicap 25 days ago; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run and Billy Loughnane is an obvious plus in apprentice company.

7/2

7/1

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in 1m contest on fast ground at Hamilton three weeks ago, finishing fourth of seven (beaten about 9l); gave the impression she'll be suited by this drop in trip; open to improvement with that debut experience under her belt; one to consider.
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9th

10

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Banner Road

8st 13lb

J: Tadhg O’Shea

T: Lucinda Russell

Not at her best in two runs for Lucinda Russell but she may have needed last month's return from a seven-month break; other pace to contend with here though.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:50 Hamilton

Banner Road

10st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Lucinda Russell

A dual 1m scorer in 2023 for Jim Goldie but she signed off with a poor run at Newcastle (1m) on her first run for her current yard; she needs to hit the ground running after seven months off.

7/1

7th
11 (1)
Tafsir

20/1

Form: 55

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-held fifth in a couple of 1m contests, latest at Hamilton where she was a few lengths behind stablemate Banner Road; this drop in distance needs to have major effect.
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8

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Tafsir

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

First visit here; excels at Hamilton, where she was short-headed last month (1m4f, soft), and she was always behind at Ayr on Thursday on a very rare crack at 1m2f (heavy); attempts at this trip have also been scarce but there have been hints that it's a distance at which she could have untapped potential.

16/1

2

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Tafsir

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Course winner who was beaten by a short head at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) last time; she excels at Hamilton and has never won over a trip this short, but her surplus stamina may be no bad thing given the testing conditions.

11/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Tafsir

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Lost a lot of ground at the start at Ayr last Thursday so there's a risk attached on the back of that; however, in the circumstances she did well to finish third of six (beaten just over 9l) and three of her last four wins have come here (on various ground) including this race last year; capable.

6/1

Form: 0-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten last of five in 7f maiden here last month; twice-raced filly who has no form claims.
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9th

7

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:37 Ayr

Royal Princess

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: R Mike Smith

prominent on outer

50/1

8th

5

(7)

7th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Princess

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: R Mike Smith

Yet to show any significant promise after seven starts and was a well-beaten 200-1 shot in a similar C&D race to this last month.

66/1

10th

10

(1)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ayr

Royal Princess

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

Has shown very little worthwhile form across her six starts.

33/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fulbright half-brother to 7f winner Firsteen; dam well beaten bumpers/1m2f maiden, out of US 6f stakes winner; one of three newcomers in the field; market helpful.
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10th

12

(8)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Christys Star

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Big odds and well beaten on all five starts; first-time blinkers replace the cheekpieces adopted last time.

66/1

12th

12

(7)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

18:30 Hamilton

Christys Star

8st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Katie Scott

Has yet to show any worthwhile form, beating only one in 6f Newcastle classified event six months ago; cheekpieces go on for his handicap debut; has lots to prove.

66/1

11th

3

(2)

13th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Christys Star

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

Beaten a long way in three maiden/novice events (last two over 1m here), showing a tendency to hang left; early days but a good chunk of improvement will be needed even at this low level; tongue tied first time.

66/1

10th
9 (5)
Matti

33/1

Form: 9

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since having a physical issue (lost action, eased, found to be lame) in 7f maiden here 100 days ago when making debut; this should tell us more about her potential, all being well.
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5th

9

(6)

24th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:15 Redcar

Matti

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders, pushed along and headway 2f out, made challenge over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final 110yds

50/1

10th

9

(5)

4th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:23 Ayr

Matti

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon weakened

33/1

100/1

Form: 77-990

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Has achieved little in five runs; trailed home last in 5f handicap here latest.
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11th

4

(4)

4th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:23 Ayr

Sporty Billy

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear of midfield, ridden and minor headway when hung left 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £4.85
Trifecta £20.30

Selections

The Times:

Carva Myrine

SPOTLIGHT:

Gentle Ellen

POSTDATA:

Cotai Class

Telegraph:

Carva Myrine

Daily Express:

Carva Myrine

Daily Mirror:

Carva Myrine

The Sun:

Carva Myrine

Daily Record:

Carva Myrine

Daily Mail:

Cotai Class

RP Ratings:

Gentle Ellen

The Guardian:

Gentle Ellen

The Star:

Gentle Ellen