July 07 / 14.30 Ayr

14.30

Good

Hadley’s First Raceday Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3973.6
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Hadley’s First Raceday Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

Form: -48031 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly in a bunch finish here (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago, recording a first win since joining this stable; has form at 5f and should remain competitive having gone back up just 2lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

11/2

Form: 429-76 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Latest effort (second run for new yard) can be marked up; her form under Pippa Brown includes a close second (off 3lb lower) in this race last year and comfortable win at Catterick in October; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(8)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Woobay

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Looks competitively weighted, having won off this mark at Ripon in July; however, form has dipped since August and failed to beat a rival last time; hard to support with confidence.

20/1

9th

1

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ripon

Woobay

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Danny Brooke

Both wins at 5f, the latest here in July off 1lb lower; saddle slipped last time so that run can be ignored but her previous course flop also needs excusing; down in class but she has more to prove back at 6f.

12/1

Form: -3R527 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has refused to race; behind Count d'Orsay at Hamilton last month, taking record for current yard to 0-15; went close under Alice Keighley at Carlisle (5f) in May and warrants respect on that effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

13:43 Nottingham

Huddle Up

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Jones

towards rear

7/1

6th

7

(3)

6th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

13:43 Nottingham

Huddle Up

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jack Jones

towards rear, outpaced 2f out, kept on final 110yds, never on terms

7/1

5

(5)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Huddle Up

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

5f-6f winner when trained in Ireland, including on heavy; placed in all four starts for this trainer but needs to pull out a bit more for a first British success.

4/1

Form: -33583 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is usually ridden by Mia Nicholls, whose brother Jack now takes over; ran encouragingly at Ripon (5f, good) most recently but it's three years since his last win on turf; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Saaheq

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

10yo who is without a win on turf since June 2021; it's possible he doesn't want soft/heavy ground nowadays; however, having dropped down the weights he's run well to make the frame on grass the last twice and might not be far away if handling conditions.

6/1

4th

7

(1)

7th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Saaheq

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Veteran who is usually ridden by Mia Nicholls, whose brother Jack now takes over; ran encouragingly at Ripon (5f, good) most recently but it's three years since his last win on turf; others preferred.

13/2

3rd

7

(9)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Ripon

Saaheq

9st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

10yo who has been beaten on his last 11 starts; however, he was in fair form on AW this spring prior to Chelmsford a fortnight ago, when suffering interference at the start, and he's an each-way possible off a reduced mark.

9/1

11/2

Form: 838237 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Needs the cards to drop right; campaigned mainly at Newcastle since last autumn; however, placed at Ayr (7f/6f) in both turf attempts this term and ties in with Pop Star on the second effort; has won over 5f.
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

Form: 800420 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Hindered by poor draw at Chester last time and is better judged on his neck second at Hamilton (5f, good) earlier in June; on a 17-race losing sequence but has possibilities off current mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

Form: 455588 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW scorer; well behind a couple of these opponents when a 66-1 shot here a fortnight ago, taking turf record to 0-14; not the percentage call.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Henery Hawk

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in May and comes here on the back of a solid third of 13 in 6f Ayr handicap ten days ago; must enter calculations eased 1lb in his bid for a first turf victory.

10/1

3rd

1

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All seven AW wins at 5f but was never involved on Newcastle Tapeta ten days ago; 0-21 on turf and something new is needed back at 6f on grass.

20/1

10th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Henery Hawk

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Linda Perratt

Recorded his seventh AW win when landing a 5f handicap (0-60) at Wolverhampton in April; ran as well as he ever has on turf when third of six at Ayr 37 days ago; needs more in this company.

16/1

Form: 007-90 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Now 4lb below last winning mark but is far from certain to take advantage; has a big doubt over current form, having finished last in both outings this season.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:06 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, always behind

14/1

8th

4

(11)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Borough

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £19.29
Tricast £56.15

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pop Star

POSTDATA:

Rory

The Sun:

Woobay

SPOTLIGHT:

Huddle Up

NEWMARKET:

Pop Star

The Times:

Pop Star

Telegraph:

Pop Star

Daily Mirror:

Pop Star

The Star:

Pop Star

Daily Record:

Pop Star

D Express:

Rory