June 03 / 14.45 Ayr

14.45

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.30
  • Place: £2.90

Form: -27403

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Solid third at Newcastle (2m, AW) in March last time but 0-17 on grass and he was unable to get competitive on last season's turf outings.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

9

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Crystal Guard

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m4f winner on Tapeta elsewhere; placed three times from six starts over this sort of trip on Tapeta and could make the frame from just 2lb above his last winning mark.

12/1

6th

8

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Guard

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since January 2023 (Newcastle, 12.5f); managed to score at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last July but fortunes dipped markedly towards the end of the turf season; more than enough to prove after layoff.

16/1

5

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Crystal Guard

9st 2lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won here (12.4f, good) in July and respectable efforts in next two runs but his form nosedived at Hamilton last month; has something to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back; stablemate of Elemental Eye.

12/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 142562 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in January and has run well in the main since, most recently runner-up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good); has won over C&D and he's high on the list.
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4th

10

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Quest

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

C&D winner in January 2024 and several fair efforts after that; ran his best race since a 590-day break when a good fourth at Catterick last time; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

8

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Desert Quest

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Well treated on his 2024 exploits and, having returned from a long absence in February, it's possible he's working his way back into form; however, this 8yo is not easy to fancy on the evidence of this year's two runs.

33/1

5th

10

(6)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Quest

8st 7lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Pulled hard when finishing last in a 0-55 handicap over C&D recently, his first start in around 18 months; entitled to improve but is very hard to recommend.

33/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 880-06 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and he took a step back in the right direction when sixth of eight at Catterick three weeks ago; however, this regressive 9yo has to build on that latest effort to pose a threat today.
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4

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Red Force One

11st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

Well-beaten when back over hurdles last month but stayed on well from poor position to go close under Natasha Cookson at Kelso (2m5f, good) ten days ago and looks well worth a crack at 3m.

7/2

10

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Red Force One

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won small-field Flat marathon off much reduced mark last month but has not run over hurdles since summer 2023 and his current ability in this sphere is hard to gauge; best suited by good or faster ground.

25/1

12/1

Form: 75048-

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran well on stable debut at Newcastle last November and he's one to watch in the betting back from some time off; however, his form was patchy last year (pulled up over hurdles when last seen) and he has a poor strike-rate.
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6

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Grifter

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out

8/1

6

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Grifter

10st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in rear, pulled up quickly before 3 out

8/1

11th

12

31st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle

Grifter

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Has improved over hurdles this season, finishing third in a novice handicap at Bangor (2m, good) and second in a similar event at Perth (2m, good) last month; contender.

5/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: -31408

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won in January (1m4f, AW) and he's also effective on turf; however, he's failed to threaten on his last three starts and needs to get back on track.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Carlton

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Highly fruitful in his two and a half years with this yard, including two wins (Flat/hurdles) this February/March; needs to bounce back from a rare flop but the chief concern is his 0-15 record on Flat turf.

18/1

5th

4

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Carlton

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Thriving at present and he followed up 1m6f Chelmsford success in February with an emphatic victory over hurdles at Huntingdon last month; big shout once more.

9/4

7/2

Form: 551953

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-8 on turf and inconsistent, but he's won twice on AW this year and was a creditable third over C&D (good) three weeks ago; respected.
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11th

11

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m4f) in March and has continued in good nick, undergoing wind surgery before third of 11 in 1m6f handicap there 33 days ago; very much one to consider in a change of headgear.

7/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

17:17 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

10st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent 7yo who was well held here last time but that was after an emphatic win in an amateur jockeys' event at this track (1m4f) last month; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he's effective at up to 2m; reapplied blinkers replace a visor.

11/2

4th

7

(8)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:20 Southwell (AW)

Yakhabar

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Three wins on the AW, the latest a 4l success over C&D last month; 6lb rise will demand more but still respected if maintaining his form; visor returns.

5/1

14/1

Form: 0-6984

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Her mark continues to slide but she's been unable to threaten this year, most recently when upped to 1m2f here; big stamina question to answer now tackling another new trip.
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9th

1

(6)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

19:55 Ayr

Moondial

9st 10lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

led

11/2

2nd

8

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

20:15 Musselburgh

Moondial

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

She's fully 8lb lower than when winning at Epsom (7f, good) last August but for good reason, having been unable to get competitive this year; the first-time blinkers need to prompt a major revival.

25/1

7th

8

(1)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Moondial

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Her mark continues to slide but she's been unable to threaten this year, most recently when upped to 1m2f here; big stamina question to answer now tackling another new trip.

14/1

Form: 57-568

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and there was a hint of a revival over 1m here two starts ago; however, he was well beaten here (1m2f) last time and is back to having plenty to prove (including stamina).
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7th

1

(4)

10th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:20 Catterick

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly when switched to near side over 2f out, tailed off from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

20/1

8th

1

(9)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Liam Bailey

Continues to drop down the weights and there was a hint of a revival over 1m here two starts ago; however, he was well beaten here (1m2f) last time and is back to having plenty to prove (including stamina).

20/1

8th

1

(8)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Ayr

Farhhfromforgotten

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

always behind

20/1

Form: 46-724

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
0-10 but he was a good front-running second over C&D (good) on his second stable start and soft ground may not have suited at Beverley last week; could bounce back with bold show in first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces).
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7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

18:10 Catterick

Laudable

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Completed a three-timer when winning over C&D (soft) last September off 5lb lower mark; good second over distance short of his best at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month and should run well back up in trip.

4/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.00
Straight Forecast £27.20
Tricast £64.71
Trifecta £138.90

Selections

The Times:

Desert Quest

SPOTLIGHT:

Yakhabar

RP RATINGS:

Grifter

POSTDATA:

Red Force One

Telegraph:

Desert Quest

The Guardian:

Desert Quest

Daily Mail:

Desert Quest

D Express:

Desert Quest

Daily Mirror:

Desert Quest

The Sun:

Desert Quest

The Star:

Desert Quest

Daily Record:

Desert Quest