July 07 / 17.20 Ayr

17.20

Good

Glasgow Fair Family Raceday 15 July Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Glasgow Fair Family Raceday 15 July Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 455-75

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who goes up in trip and the first-time hood could help him settle better; however, he's failed to threaten in his first two handicaps (7f/1m) and improvement is required.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

5th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Dingwall

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won consecutive AW races in November (9.4f/8.6f) and has been placed several times since, including a close second off today's mark at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) in early May; needs to get back on track after two below-par runs, though.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 67-605

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
3yo who is yet to threaten but he didn't run badly when fifth at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) 12 days ago, achieving more than most of these managed last time out; down 2lb and might have an each-way squeak.
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10th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Carvalhal

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; built on Limerick second last month when scoring decisively at that venue (1m, soft) nine days later; up 6lb but no reason why he can't go well again.

15/8

1st

8

(19)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Carvalhal

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn; strong chance now based on last week's second over 7f at this venue.

7/2

2nd

7

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Carvalhal

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn; will need more racing to get back to top form on the evidence of last month's reappearance at Gowran.

20/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 531-22 CD BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year (good to soft) then missed the rest of the campaign; has gone close on both starts this season, in January (1m, AW) and in May (1m here, good); there's lots to like now back up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Braes Of Doune

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins (7f/1m) in August 2024; best run last season was when second over C&D last May (good to firm); could bounce back from a below-par reappearance run last month.

11/4

6th

3

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Ayr

Braes Of Doune

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Largely consistent 8yo who tends to race a bit too freely and is usually ridden patiently; suited by this C&D and quite versatile ground-wise but absent since slightly disappointing run 13 months ago.

16/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 370578

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Some fair efforts on AW early this year and well handicapped on that form, but he's finished down the field in handicaps on his last five starts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

Reveal

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

0-11 but was short-headed in first-time blinkers (retained) over 1m3f here (good to firm) ten days ago, when well clear of the third; he's a contender if backing up that latest run and coping with the slower ground.

6/1

2nd

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Reveal

9st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Well handicapped on his AW form at up to 1m earlier in the year; best run since switching to turf when stepped up to 1m2f at Ayr (good) four weeks ago but he wasn't strong at the finish and it remains to be seen whether this slightly longer trip suits; wears first-time blinkers.

5/1

4th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Reveal

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

took keen hold, in touch with leaders in centre of group

14/1

Form: 8-4362 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
11yo whose form can be up and down and a long trip would be preferable; however, he returned to form when 1l second at Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and was a fair third over 1m2f in May; not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Visitant

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Thompson

Runs well now and again but he's a 12yo who has become hard to win with; opposable.

33/1

11

(8)

26th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Visitant

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: David Thompson

Runs well now and again but he's a 12yo who has become hard to win with; opposable.

33/1

6th

9

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Visitant

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: David Thompson

midfield

14/1

12/1

Form: 43-868

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a consistent spell last June-September (including here) and he's well handicapped on that form; however, he hasn't been at the same level this season and is now 0-28; a return to form is needed.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

9th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:20 Catterick

Propagation

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Dianne Sayer

Longstanding maiden who has been tried over a variety of distances; steps up in trip here but hard to fancy.

16/1

5th

11

(8)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:30 Musselburgh

Propagation

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Dianne Sayer

Has form over a variety of distances, so stepping back up from 1m seems unlikely to be an issue; however, he's one of several longstanding maidens in the field.

20/1

10

(6)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Propagation

8st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Dianne Sayer

31-race maiden; has been placed nine times and is on a good mark; well beaten after a break when tried at 1m4f last time; may fare better down in trip but hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 860-55 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; she was third in it in 2022, and a fair fifth last year, but she's been soundly beaten in fifth over C&D on her two starts this season and needs to raise her game.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Royal Countess

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins have come here but the latest was in May 2023 and this 9yo has struggled to get competitive this year.

33/1

7th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Royal Countess

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: R Mike Smith

Without a win since May 2023, and her form over the last two seasons does not suggest she can end her drought.

50/1

6

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Royal Countess

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

C&D scorer on fast and slow ground, but not for over two years now and never in headgear; two 18l defeats here last month to forgive.

33/1

25/1

Form: 8-3690

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
3yo who hinted at ability here in April on his second start but has struggled since, in handicaps the last twice (6f/7f); now goes up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Strike Rate

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Still to register a victory but he arrives in good nick, third of five in 1m4f Newcastle handicap eight days ago; shortlisted off the same mark.

6/1

3rd

6

(1)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Rate

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Maiden; not beaten too far when fifth of ten in 1m2f classified here in August and stamina for 1m4f never had a chance to be tested at Musselburgh since, as he was hampered when starting to move forward; likely needs more than he's shown so far, though.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:50 Musselburgh

Strike Rate

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Daragh Bourke

Most competitive in classified races and has struggled in handicaps; stamina to prove as well.

25/1

9/2

Form: 277754

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden after 13 starts but twice finished second for Hughie Morrison and he was a fair fourth on stable debut at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; might not be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(9)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Boson

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Gary Harrison

7lb lower than when beaten a head at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack; first-time tongue-tie) in February; fourth of ten on stable debut at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) last month, but didn't back it up next time and now 0-14; others preferred.

20/1

9th

1

(4)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Mr Boson

10st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

mounted in chute and taken down early, prominent against rail

9/2

4th

3

(6)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Chepstow

Mr Boson

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

0-12 when trained by Hughie Morrison; didn't run badly when fifth at Brighton (1m2f, good) last month but, having recently changed hands for 1,400gns, needs to find something extra on this stable debut; blinkers removed from headgear combination.

9/1

Non-runners

Ready Or Nott, Millbuie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £88.70
Straight Forecast £104.94
Tricast £240.27
Trifecta £390.50

Selections

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Braes Of Doune

RP RATINGS:

Braes Of Doune

POSTDATA:

Braes Of Doune

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Braes Of Doune

Telegraph:

Braes Of Doune

Daily Mail:

Braes Of Doune

D Express:

Braes Of Doune

Daily Mirror:

Braes Of Doune

The Sun:

Braes Of Doune

The Star:

Braes Of Doune

Daily Record:

Braes Of Doune