July 22 / 15.40 Ayr

15.40

Good

Summer Staycations At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Summer Staycations At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9-6676 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start to her career last spring and has dropped down the weights, but she's finished no better than sixth across her four runs this season and needs to raise her game.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Taygar

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Michael Dods

No show back on AW last time but she's had plenty of close calls this season, including at Ripon (6f, good) on her penultimate run; has claims if she can recapture that form and her four turf wins include one over C&D.

12/1

2nd

6

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Taygar

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

4-36 overall and has her first race here; no win since July 2025 and, having been runner-up four times this May-July, her form has deserted her lately.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Taygar

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

String of consistent efforts in defeat before a couple of quieter runs lately; won't mind any rain, down to a career-low mark, but needs to bounce back.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 926-79

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who hasn't shone on his two runs this year; however, he showed ability on occasions last season and hinted over 6f last time that this drop back to 5f might be a positive move; not written off.
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3rd

4

(2)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:10 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Often leads; seven wins in 2026, mostly in sprints but also over C&D; much higher in the weights than his latest 7f win in July but he won with authority on Southwell AW last month and perhaps a further 7lb rise won't be beyond him.

5/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -67268

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Went close at 25-1 at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last month and a case can be made on that form; however, she's been beaten in the region of 6l on both starts since and is now 0-10; claims aren't overly compelling.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

C&D winner; big player on her 2025 best and she was successful over C&D on her last foray into 0-50 company; absent 80 days but has run well after similar breaks in the past; withdrawn having got upset in the stalls on last intended outing.

9/2

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

14th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Of The Garr

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won a 0-50 classified event over C&D in January and a handicap at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in July; only beaten just over a length off this mark back here the last twice, but she may struggle to confirm latest running with Bibendum; cheekpieces given a go.

10/1

Form: 785-

Last run: 321 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much among his first three starts last August/September; however, he's been gelded since and there's a bit of potential in his pedigree; no forlorn hope in this modest race off a basement opening mark.
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3rd

11

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Shatin Venture

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Just one win from 23 starts but that was over C&D last spring and he went close here three weeks ago; only 1lb higher in this similar race and has leading claims if he can repeat that form.

5/1

2nd

7

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Shatin Venture

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Linda Perratt

Won a classified event over C&D in March 2025 but that remains his only success from 22 attempts; may have needed this month's return from six months off but likely vulnerable for win purposes once again.

10/1

9th

8

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Shatin Venture

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner in March 2025; some fair runs since, including when second here three runs back; needs to bounce back from two lesser runs since (slowly away on first occasion).

16/1

5/1

Form: 613208 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten the last twice and has to get back on track; however, he won over C&D in April (good; has also won on good to soft) and went close the next twice, and maybe first-time cheekpieces will help turn things around.
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6th

11

(13)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Pinpoint

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Suzzanne France

His last win was 15 months ago but he's run three solid races for his current yard including when third in a classified event here (5f, good to firm) last month; should be unfazed by this step back up in trip and he's in the mix back in a handicap.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Pinpoint

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Suzzanne France

Runner-up off her basement handicap mark on stable debut at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) in June and also ran well when fourth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last month; not really favoured by today's weights but can give another good account.

8/1

4th

9

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Pinpoint

9st 0lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Suzzanne France

Ex-Ewan Whillans; sound run on stable debut when second at Wetherby last time (5.5f, good to firm); each-way chance.

8/1

12/1

Form: 475400

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
AW winner for George Boughey and fair fifth in Beverley seller in May on first run for this yard; however, he's struggled to get competitive in turf handicaps subsequently and needs a much bigger performance this afternoon.
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10

(1)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Better

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Both wins have been on AW and latest was 11 months ago; 0-15 on turf but he had a near-miss at Nottingham (5f, good) in July and has run respectably in two of his three subsequent runs; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

12/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Better

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Finished five places behind Arlington at Ripon 11 days ago but he met trouble in running; beaten only a head at Nottingham (5f, good) earlier in July and a repeat of that form would give him reasonable claims.

5/1

7th

4

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Ripon

Better

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Paul Midgley

Chased home Canaria Queen in a Nottingham classified event 11 days ago and 1lb better off for a head defeat today; ran another good race at Newcastle on Saturday, never nearer than at the finish; new blinkers replace cheekpieces; has the ability to win a race of this nature but he's an habitual slow starter so will always need some luck in running.

8/1

Form: -34594

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-7 but ran well when close fourth at Redcar last month (5f, good to firm; unproven on slow ground); can be in the mix if repeating that latest form now in a visor (replacing blinkers).
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9

(5)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

La Boo

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Bits of form that give her a squeak but she's disappointed the last twice; stable has stronger claims with So Grateful.

20/1

9

(5)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

La Boo

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Bits of form that give her a squeak but she's disappointed the last twice; stable has stronger claims with So Grateful.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

La Boo

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

16-race maiden; fair effort over C&D last month but she couldn't back it up at Wolverhampton ten days ago; eyeshields left off this time.

14/1

OUR TIP

9/4

Form: 196317 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Headstrong filly who pulled hard when disappointing at Hamilton nine days ago; however, she was in good form previously with a 1l third of 19 at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) then a win at Hamilton (5f, good), and it will be no surprise if she bounces back with a bold show for last year's winning yard.
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9th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Got involved too soon in the strongly run C&D race won by Ski Angel last time; inconsistent this term but is attractively treated (last two wins off 16lb higher).

10/1

6th

4

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Effective on fast ground but all five wins have been on good or slower including three over C&D; 0-10 this season but he travelled well for a long way when third off this reduced mark at Hamilton ten days ago; usually races prominently and he could make another bold bid back at this track.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Productive 2024 campaign featured two wins over C&D; far from solid on 2025 form and is perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.40
Straight Forecast £61.96
Tricast £514.25
Trifecta £549.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zaphea

The Times:

La Boo

D Express:

Pinpoint

RP RATINGS:

Lady Of The Garr

The Guardian:

La Boo

Daily Mirror:

La Boo

The Sun:

La Boo

POSTDATA:

Zaphea

Telegraph:

Zaphea

Daily Mail:

Zaphea

Daily Record:

Zaphea

The Star:

Pinpoint