July 07 / 16.10 Ayr

16.10

Good

Summer Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £8246.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Summer Mile Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 58-230

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in the Royal Hunt Cup but that was his first run on fast ground and he's back down in grade here; placed twice in a row in the spring (1m, soft) and could be in the mix if conditions suit; unraced on good ground.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ayr

Regheeb

10st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Archie Watson

prominent, pushed along to lead over 1f out, drifted right inside final furlong, kept on, comfortably

7/2

18th

29

(31)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Regheeb

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has low mileage; placed in soft-ground events over 1m at Ripon and Sandown this term; not fully exposed at this distance but the switch to forecast faster conditions presents a question mark; unraced on good/firmer.

25/1

3rd

6

(10)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:42 Sandown

Regheeb

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

chased clear leader, headway from over 2f out, soon led, lost two places inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 741315 CD BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Progressive 4yo who won in fine style over C&D on June 3, and found trouble in running when close fifth under a penalty at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) one day later; from out of the handicap today he's 11lb higher than for last month's win but could still have more left in the tank; respected.
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4th

1

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Little Empire

10st 10lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Anthony McCann

Irish challenger whose two turf wins have come on quick ground at Ayr (7f/1m); not at his very best in Ireland on final two starts but has each-way claims on this belated return to 1m.

13/2

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Little Empire

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; posted a career best when only caught late on in a 17-runner 7f Curragh handicap in June when ahead of a few of these; her run at Naas next time was below that (7f, good) good claims on that Curragh effort.

9/2

6th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Little Empire

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Both turf wins came on quick ground at 7f-1m at Ayr; AW winner last winter and posted career-best on latest when only caught late on in 17-runner Curragh handicap over this trip last month; trip/ground remains in his favour, can go well again.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 547-71 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Back up to a career-high mark after dead-heating at Thirsk in May (7f, good to firm; off 2lb lower); however, that form has been franked by his fellow winner and he's fine over 1m; upset in stalls and withdrawn at York last month (20-1 at the time in that big-field handicap); possible player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Diamondonthehill

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

The most recent of his six wins came at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April 2025 off a mark 3lb higher than today's but he has posted some good efforts since; however, he was below his best at Salisbury 19 days ago and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Diamondonthehill

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Losing run is mounting up but he has proved broadly consistent since last success, most recently beating all bar the market leader at Musselburgh (7f, good); again has place possibilities.

6/1

7/1

Form: -30038

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and disappointing at Newmarket ten days ago, but prior to that he was a close third at Nottingham (1m, good) and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a good effort this afternoon.
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5th

5

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Benacre

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

No turf win since 2022 but he has won three AW handicaps in the last 14 months; should be well treated but recent efforts haven't been his best; this is a drop in class so not dismissed, even though the return of cheekpieces wouldn't be an obvious plus based on previous usage.

9/1

4th

5

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Benacre

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Not won on turf since his 2yo days but it was a fairly close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; now 4lb lower after four lesser runs; handicapping case can be made but percentage call is to oppose.

9/1

Form: 424869 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Without a win since April 2022 and mixed form across his last few starts, but he's run some fair races since making his stable debut in March and has dropped to a dangerous mark; not discounted.
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3rd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Dawn Of Liberation

10st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Ruth Carr

Not as good now and has his share of off days; back on a winning mark, though, has a C&D win to his name and this is less competitive than he's used to returning from ten weeks off.

3/1

3rd

4

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Dawn Of Liberation

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His five wins include one over C&D last May; below his best on his first two starts this year but took a step back in the right direction when a 2l fifth of 12 at Ripon (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; contender.

9/2

4/1

Form: -11314 CD BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
May well have won his first four starts for this yard (AW/good/good to firm; including C&D) but for being hampered at Leicester in May; merely fourth under a penalty at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last time and he's a further 5lb higher today, but he's better than that and remains of interest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Herrington

In-form 7yo who has reached the frame in his last three runs including when third of 11 in a C&D handicap (good to firm) three weeks ago; finished ahead of Exposure in that race and he has each-way claims again.

4/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.

8/1

10/1

Form: 1-0039 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Kept to shorter trips for the vast majority of his career and hasn't been at his very best this season; however, he's on a competitive mark on last year's best form and he's a three-time 7f winner here; not ruled out.
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4th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.

13/2

2nd

2

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Abduction

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Has won twice over 7f this year, the first at Newcastle in January, the latest at Musselburgh in April (good); creditable third on last three starts, latest over C&D three weeks ago; each-way chance.

7/1

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Abduction

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three.

5/1

Form: -39910 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Returned to form to win the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to soft) in May; his last-time-out flop at York (1m1f, good to soft) was too bad to be his true form but it's hard to be confident on the back of that performance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(10)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Titan Rock

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

held up in rear

14/1

Non-runners

Elim, Cavallo Pazzo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £33.40
Straight Forecast £30.44
Tricast £242.64
Trifecta £194.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Elim

SPOTLIGHT:

Little Empire

The Times:

Nikovo

The Star:

Diamondonthehill

POSTDATA:

Abduction

TOPSPEED:

Little Empire

D Express:

Elim

The Sun:

Elim

Daily Mirror:

Nikovo

Daily Record:

Diamondonthehill