May 02 / 14.52 Ayr

14.52

Good

Britvic Soft Drinks Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Britvic Soft Drinks Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 46954- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-4 for this stable last summer/autumn; signed off with two respectable C&D runs on slow ground and is another 2lb lower today but her fitness has to be taken on trust.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 7f here on his seasonal reappearance in 2024 (good) and was fourth over 1m here after a break in May last year, so could go well despite lack of a recent run.

14/1

9

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Two-time course winner, the latest in July (1m2f, good to soft), and she's effective on soft ground; well beaten at Musselburgh on last two starts and has something to prove, but the latest was over 1m6f and perhaps the drop back in trip and return to Ayr will be the catalyst for a revival.

20/1

3

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Scored off 2lb lower at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) in July but has mixed record since and was out the back here (1m, good) last time; has something to prove again after that and he's untried beyond 1m2f.

10/1

2nd
1 (5)
Rory

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 361838 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Just did enough to win at Newcastle (6f, AW) in February and will be fine back over 7f on turf but he's a quirky customer with a rather mixed record this year; not an easy one to predict.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-6580 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Came good for Iain Jardine at fourth attempt, with comfortable win off today's mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) in October, but unplaced all six subsequent AW starts and needs this return to turf to prompt a revival.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

5th

8

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going sort who hasn't been at his best for his new stable on AW this year; now 10lb lower than for his Ayr win last summer (7f, good), however, and no surprise were the return to turf to have a positive effect.

12/1

12/1

Form: /780-6 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Badly out of form during three-race campaign last season and made low-key reappearance when sixth of eight at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last month in first-time blinkers; has visor back on today; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

disputed lead, weakened over 1f out

10/1

11th

2

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

disputed lead, weakened over 1f out

10/1

8th

2

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

led

8/1

7/4

Form: 372372 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner (6f/7f); placed three times at Newcastle (6f/7f) since winning basement-grade classified race there (6f) in February and kept on well for second when back on turf here (6f, good) on Monday; has a tendency to lose ground at the start and/or race too freely but ought to play another big role today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, upset in stalls, slightly awkward start, held up in last, headway halfway, keeping on inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

8/1

5th

6

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

9/2

6th

4

(9)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Global Humor

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple winner (twice here) and will no doubt pop up again at some point, but slow starts are holding him back.

7/1

6th
3 (1)
Plink

11/2

Form: 502-60

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; finished well for second at Newcastle (7f, AW) in December and had excuse (bled from the nose) when below form there in March but his chance may depend on others setting a strong pace; tongue-tie fitted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(15)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Plink

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Ten-race maiden who has been beaten 8l or more in his last three runs and latest was over C&D last month; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove; tongue-tie removed and blinkers are now tried.

33/1

9th

5

(4)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Plink

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Still a maiden and tongue tied when beating only one in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

9th

5

(4)

27th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Plink

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Still a maiden and tongue tied when beating only one in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; others are much preferred.

25/1

25/1

Form: 7/500-

Last run: 336 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all seven starts for Adam West (6f-1m), showing nothing more than glimmers of promise; changed hands for £2,500 soon after latest appearance last June; can only be watched on stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(9)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Hawkes Bay

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Maurice Barnes

Poor form for previous yard and was sold on for £2,500; tailed-off last on debut for Maurice Barnes and he's unraced beyond a mile.

50/1

11th

10

(9)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Hawkes Bay

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Maurice Barnes

pressed leaders on outer, weakened under 3f out, tailed off

50/1

7th

7

(6)

2nd May 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:52 Ayr

Hawkes Bay

8st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Maurice Barnes

in touch with leaders

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £30.00
Straight Forecast £25.96
Trifecta £119.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Global Humor

POSTDATA:

Rory

The Times:

Zebra Star

The Guardian:

Gordonstoun

The Sun:

Zebra Star

Telegraph:

Rory

The Star:

Rory

RP RATINGS:

Global Humor

Daily Mail:

Global Humor

D Express:

Global Humor

Daily Mirror:

Global Humor

Daily Record:

Global Humor