August 10 / 20.45 Ayr

20.45

Good To Soft

Tennent’s Lager Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Tennent’s Lager Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 724573

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Back on track with last month's neck third in a Musselburgh classified (12.5f, good), albeit the two in front may have wanted it more; not in obvious need of this first drop below 1m3f in a year on that evidence.
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Verdict Starting price

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

4/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 362582 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Need to go back to May 2017 for his C&D success, albeit he's been back here only thrice since; form-figures of 142 in 1m2f classified events include a win and last month's near miss at Newcastle; in the heart to figure.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

40/1

  • Place: £11.00

Form: 00/9-7

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Has beaten just two home in seven starts to date; switch to a left-handed track looks very wise after hanging badly that way on last month's stable debut, but case hardly persuasive.
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6th

5

(1)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Our Noble Lord

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear

10/1

8th

8

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Our Noble Lord

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed at 50-1 in a classified event at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last August, but he's struggled here (1m/1m2f) in his last three runs and record now stands at 0-11; opposable.

10/1

8th

8

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

Our Noble Lord

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed at 50-1 in a classified event at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last August, but he's struggled here (1m/1m2f) in his last three runs and record now stands at 0-11; opposable.

10/1

10/1

Form: 686097

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Stamina to spare as a dual Hamilton 1m3f winner (good to soft, soft); underwhelming 2024 campaign, however, and yet to demonstrate any tangible benefit from June's latest wind operation.
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3rd

10

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:08 Ayr

Lunacy

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m3f winner on soft; stays 16.5f; not ruled out of the prize-money but will have to raise the bar to win this; ideally wants rain.

10/1

4th

9

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Iain Jardine

1m3f winner; stays 16.5f; performing to a consistent level for the most part of late but has not got close to winning; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Losing run up to 13, but not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last three starts over 1m2f-1m4f on turf; attempts this far for the first time, but each-way claims if seeing it out.

7/1

Form: 369085

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Just over 1l behind Visitant in a C&D handicap (good) and a Newcastle classified the past twice; among the best in on both official ratings and RPRs, but may need to break more smartly than of late to capitalise.
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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

3/1

Form: 065552

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Got plenty wrong in the first-time blinkers at Hamilton latest (8.5f; slowly away, wouldn't settle), but still being able to stay on into a near-2l second speaks well of him; mixed signals as to the need for further previously, but some encouragement on the dam's side; cheekpieces added.
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3rd

7

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Millbuie

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

Yet to register a victory but he comes here on the back of a solid sixth of 11 in 1m1f handicap at Ayr four weeks ago; more is needed at these weights though if he is to get off the mark.

20/1

6th

12

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Millbuie

8st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

Longstanding maiden; had a wind op in November and ran one decent race on the AW in the winter (1.25l fourth of nine over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in February); below par next time; lacks consistency.

33/1

Form: 93-000

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Minor encouragement over 1m-1m2f for Ismail Mohammed previously, but yet to find his level again following eight months out; blinkers need to provoke better.
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6th

11

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Going To The Moon

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: David Thompson

midfield, headway over 2f out, weakened from 1f out

20/1

6th

11

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Redcar

Going To The Moon

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: David Thompson

midfield

20/1

8th

13

(7)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Going To The Moon

9st 13lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: David Thompson

in rear, never on terms

14/1

16/1

Form: 0/0865

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Still the sense his preferred trip hasn't quite been alighted upon, and this wouldn't be loads weaker than the Hamilton 0-52 handicap of his seldom-dangerous near-7l fifth last time (1m1f); others inspire more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

1

(3)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Ayr

Anjician

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Paul Traynor

Still the sense his preferred trip hasn't quite been alighted upon, and this wouldn't be loads weaker than the Hamilton 0-52 handicap of his seldom-dangerous near-7l fifth last time (1m1f); others inspire more.

16/1

5th

4

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

17:25 Hamilton

Anjician

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Paul Traynor

Irish raider; well beaten on all three starts this year, the first two in 7f/1m maidens at Dundalk and the latest over 1m5f on handicap debut at Ayr (1m5f, good; 40-1); hard to fancy.

12/1

6/1

Form: 973523

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
June's Hamilton second (1m1f, good) was followed by a lesser effort behind Millbuie back there latest; 0-19 now and little to lose in seeing whether she can unlock any improvement upped to 1m2f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

5

(6)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Pacos Pride

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Daragh Bourke

0-28 over various distances; no match for the odds-on winner over 1m1f at Carlisle last week but was 7l clear of the third.

6/1

2nd

8

(6)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Pacos Pride

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Daragh Bourke

27-race maiden; creditable third over 1m4f at Hamilton in June (good) but well beaten since; drop to 1m1f may not be ideal.

16/1

1

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

14:45 Beverley

Pacos Pride

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

A longstanding maiden who has performed moderately the last twice, but with a good few places to her name she can't be dismissed.

5/1

33/1

Form: 876

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Beaten 21l or more on three qualifying runs at 1m-8.5f, slowly away and soon struggling in two of them; optimum trip could shake out at anywhere between 7f and 1m4f judged on the immediate family.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

12

(7)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Leveche

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression from 3f out

40/1

10th

10

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Ayr

Leveche

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 21l or more on three qualifying runs at 1m-8.5f, slowly away and soon struggling in two of them; optimum trip could shake out at anywhere between 7f and 1m4f judged on the immediate family.

33/1

6th

5

(9)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:25 Hamilton

Leveche

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

slowly away, raced in last

100/1

25/1

Form: 77-039

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Mixed signals this summer as to what she has to offer over 1m2f, last month's never-dangerous but improved Salisbury third (good) flanked by two very anonymous efforts at Beverley.
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11th

11

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Ayr

Lincoln Royal

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Mixed signals this summer as to what she has to offer over 1m2f, last month's never-dangerous but improved Salisbury third (good) flanked by two very anonymous efforts at Beverley.

25/1

9th

11

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Lincoln Royal

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Went the wrong way last year; fared better last time, despite being said to have got unbalanced round Salisbury, and that gave something to build on down another 2lb.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

19:50 Salisbury

Lincoln Royal

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Still unexposed after only five runs but fluffed the start and was detached throughout when upped to 1m2f for last month's seasonal debut; others look less risky.

10/1

33/1

Form: 860758

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
No joy in several similar contests this summer, failing the stamina test upped to 1m2f at Newcastle latest; work for the hood to do.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(7)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Lang Toon Lad

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Maiden who has weak claims on form and badly lacks recent match practice; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

25/1

12th

9

(12)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Ayr

Lang Toon Lad

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

No joy in several similar contests this summer, failing the stamina test upped to 1m2f at Newcastle latest; work for the hood to do.

33/1

Non-runners

Royal Countess

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.60
Straight Forecast £25.34
Trifecta £558.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Paco's Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

Visitant

Daily Mail:

Millbuie

Telegraph:

Laudable

The Star:

Lang Toon Lad

D Express:

Royal Countess

Daily Record:

Millbuie

The Guardian:

Paco's Pride

The Sun:

Paco's Pride

Daily Mirror:

Laudable

POSTDATA:

Visitant

The Times:

Visitant