December 11 / 13.20 Ayr

13.20

Good To Soft

Coral Racing Club Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 3m 0f 20y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Coral Racing Club Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1F1-6U C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Has fallen/unseated on two of his last four runs, most recently at Wetherby last month; however, he won twice earlier this year (2m5f/3m, soft; including here) and reappeared with a fair sixth at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in October; could have more to offer if minimising the blunders.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:50 Perth

Readysteadybeau

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Won from the front at Ayr (3m, soft; beat Marown by 6.5l) in December to make it 3-9 over fences; couldn't lead when disappointing three months ago; if getting to the front he's not without hope of staying there.

4/1

6

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:50 Perth

Readysteadybeau

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

led, bad mistake and headed 4 out, soon lost ground quickly, pulled up after 3 out

4/1

5th

4

3rd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

16:00 Musselburgh

Readysteadybeau

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Returned to form with front-running win at Ayr (3m, soft) in December and is now 3-9 over fences; should be fine on this right-handed track but latest 7lb rise demands more from him and he may not be allowed an uncontested lead this time.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 24523- C

Last run: 238 days

W: 12st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
His form was up and down last season but he ran well on his reappearance and went very close at Carlisle (2m4f, heavy) in March; this course winner stays 3m and is one to consider on his return to action.
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Verdict Starting price

5

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Marown

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

12yo who is without a win since 2021 and is going beyond 3m1f for the first time; however, having dropped down the weights, he took a step back in the right direction when third over Carlisle's stiff 3m recently and his trainer does very well with veterans; not discounted.

14/1

3rd

5

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:25 Carlisle

Marown

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Remains without a victory since 2021 and he's been pulled up on his last three runs, most recently in 2m7f Newcastle handicap in January; he's not easy to make a case for.

14/1

2

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:35 Newcastle

Marown

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

12yo who needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's well handicapped on his best 2024 efforts and he may have needed the run at Aintree three months ago following an absence (pulled up); not written off.

8/1

Form: 22P-10 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Cheltenham last time but he made mistakes and lost a shoe; prior to that he won on his reappearance at Kelso (3m2f, good to soft) and he's fine on soft ground; could bounce back with a big run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:45 Kelso

Destiny Is All

12st 1lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Five-time chase winner (once over C&D); back on a good mark now but suffered dip in form after his winning seasonal debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October and fell when last in action.

8/1

6th

2

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:45 Kelso

Destiny Is All

12st 1lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Five-time chase winner (once over C&D); back on a good mark now but suffered dip in form after his winning seasonal debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October and fell when last in action.

8/1

1

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:02 Hexham

Destiny Is All

12st 0lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

Has a good record fresh, winning first time after a summer break for last two seasons; won over 3m off this at Ayr in October but not quite at his best since; close fourth of five to Breeze Of Wind in this race 12 months ago.

7/2

Form: 441454

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won over fences on stable debut at Cartmel (3m1f, heavy) in July and, after two lesser runs there, he was a good fourth of 19 over hurdles at Down Royal (3m, soft) last month; this 5yo could be in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

12

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

17:01 Downpatrick

Eagle Terrace

10st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Tailed off in three starts this year (two over fences); was a two-time winner in 2023 but hard to recommend now.

18/1

8th

8

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 6y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Eagle Terrace

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Won twice over fences in 2023 but has shown very little since; hard to recommend on what he's shown this year.

33/1

10th

2

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:38 Wexford

Eagle Terrace

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Has lost his way since winning a Down Royal handicap chase in December 2023; didn't show enough on return from an absence latest; likely best watched back over hurdles.

20/1

Form: 1U1-4P

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won four in a row over hurdles for Jennie Candlish in March (2m/2m4f, good/soft) and also scored over fences in April (2m3f, soft); possibly needed the run over hurdles at Kelso in October on his second stable start, but he was pulled up; doubts about his current form, and also stamina.
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Verdict Starting price

3

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Telhimlisten

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Jennie Candlish

Long breaks are a feature in his profile and he was returning from another when prevailing narrowly at Stratford two months ago (2m2f, good); if as good again off 4lb higher he'll be thereabouts.

11/8

1st

1

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

17:08 Stratford

Telhimlisten

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made light of an absence when scoring at Sedgefield (2m1f) in January 2025 and backed it up with a very good second of five at Plumpton (2m4f) the following month; returns from 13 months off here but can't be ruled out with yard going well.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 33212-

Last run: 237 days

W: 12st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) in March on penultimate run for Patrick Griffin and should be fine now back up in trip; changed hands for £8,000 in May and new trainer had a stable and seasonal debutant go close at 33-1 at Kelso recently; capable of a bold show.
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Verdict Starting price

9

6th Oct 2024

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

15:15 Kelso

Chameron

10st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Jackie Stephen

disputed lead early, in touch with leaders before 3rd, not fluent and reminders 6th, lost ground quickly after 9th, dropped to rear after 10th, pulled up before 13th

33/1

6th

9

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Chameron

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

Won at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last March and is well very handicapped on that form, but this 11yo has been badly out of form this season.

66/1

6th

9

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Chameron

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

Won at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) last March and is well very handicapped on that form, but this 11yo has been badly out of form this season.

66/1

Form: 412-52 C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Course hurdles winner who scored twice over fences at Kelso (2m7f, good/soft) during last season's novice campaign, and he shaped when second there (2m5f, good to soft) last month as though this step back up in trip would be a positive move; on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Ned Tanner

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Dual winner over 2m4f on soft ground in 2024-25 season but has been rather inconsistent and didn't offer enough when fifth of seven over C&D (good) three weeks ago to suggest he's likely to cash in on his reduced mark now.

9/1

5th

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Ned Tanner

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Dual winner over 2m4f on soft ground last season; has been rather inconsistent since wind surgery this term; has won over this trip, but perhaps better at shorter and has no easy task from 3lb out of the handicap.

12/1

3

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

16:41 Hexham

Ned Tanner

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

He's down to a dangerous mark and showed some spark at Haydock in December three starts ago; however, two disappointing performances have followed from this 10yo and he needs to get back on track.

6/1

Non-runners

Up Helly Aa King

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.60
Straight Forecast £16.27
Tricast £55.96
Trifecta £56.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ned Tanner

SPOTLIGHT:

Readysteadybeau

Telegraph:

Destiny Is All

TOPSPEED:

Marown

THE NORTH:

Ned Tanner

The Times:

Ned Tanner

The Guardian:

Ned Tanner

Daily Mail:

Ned Tanner

D Express:

Ned Tanner

Daily Record:

Ned Tanner

RP RATINGS:

Readysteadybeau

Daily Mirror:

Readysteadybeau

The Star:

Destiny Is All

The Sun:

Marown