August 12 / 15.00 Ayr

15.00

Good To Soft

Christmas Parties At Western House Hotel Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Christmas Parties At Western House Hotel Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 04070-

Last run: 334 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Hints of ability at 1m3f and 1m1f for Andrew Slattery in Ireland; looks worth another go at 1m and market may provide clues back from layoff for yard in great form here on Saturday; tongue-tie fitted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

9th

5

(1)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Narrowly got the better of Yaahobby in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month, but never recovered from a slow start when behind three of these back here ten days ago; could go well if breaking on terms.

13/2

6th

2

(5)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Believe Me Now

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both her wins were in classifieds after a break, with ten weeks off before she won over C&D 15 days ago; quickly backed up the form when she scored last August, a repeat of which would see her bang there again.

2/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 650506 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a fair level of ability on occasions in Ireland but well held on final two starts for Andrew Kinirons, including when favourite for a 7f classified at Catterick last week; this first run over 1m on turf poses a question for new trainer.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Carlisle

Rebeccas Girl

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who won here over 7f last season (first-time blinkers); below her best at Newcastle (the scene of her three other wins) when last seen 103 days ago and now steps into class 4 company for the first time.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

29th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Front-runner who has turned in a string of good course runs since November, winning three times; latest second (6f) represented further improvement; another 2lb higher but set to go well again.

9/2

2nd

2

(1)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rebeccas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course wins this winter, including at this trip; solid placed efforts the last twice and likely to go well once again.

4/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 105635 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won latest two 7f starts when ground was slower than good, latest at Redcar (soft) in May; fair effort at about 1m1f at Wolverhampton recently; more to prove in first 1m turf handicap since 2019; tongue-tie left off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

11

(8)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is 3-15 over C&D on ground ranging from good to soft; hard to predict these days, but capable of running well off if putting his mind to it.

12/1

7th

11

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Desert Dream

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Seb Spencer

Went close last time at Catterick (7f, good) but following one good run with another can be challenging these days; has form on soft ground but 7f is his trip.

10/1

13/2

Form: 382666

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole win at about 1m at Wolverhampton in 2023; consistent in defeat this year and the way he's been running lately suggests this trip, for the first time on turf, will suit now dropped to a classified; close up.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wallaroo

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Best efforts have come over 8.6f here, including his sole win (off 4lb higher) in July last year; yet to make the frame in seven attempts over this far and beyond; look elsewhere.

14/1

4th

6

(3)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Wallaroo

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Sole win at about 1m at Wolverhampton in 2023; consistent in defeat this year and the way he's been running lately suggests this trip, for the first time on turf, will suit now dropped to a classified; close up.

13/2

6th

9

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wallaroo

8st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

in touch with leaders

8/1

5th
7 (5)
Likleman

8/1

Form: 565630

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden who was never involved at Beverley last month but an earlier Ripon run, when a close third of nine (1m, good to soft), again suggested there should be a race for him at some stage; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

10

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Likleman

10st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

1-29 under rules, the win coming on the Flat at Hamilton (1m4f) last September; tailed off after doing far too much early on stable debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good) in March; hard to fancy despite the application of a tongue-tie.

50/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Likleman

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Won off basement mark on the Flat for Simon West in September and has shown some hurdling ability this year, but his tendency to pull hard is a serious worry before this stable/handicap debut; 2lb wrong.

33/1

Form: 736463 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Both course wins came back in 2017 (1m and 1m1f); multiple winner since but things haven't been easy for him this year, including twice already this month; shade to find on these terms.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time Musselburgh winner (1m-1m1f; beat Tacitus by a neck last August); mostly struggling this season, albeit did shape a bit better when fifth (beaten 2l) to Zumaaty and Temper Trap at Hamilton last week; stablemate of Onthebunny.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Two-time course winner who has run the odd fair race this season but this 10yo is 0-11 in 2024 and has been soundly beaten the last twice.

25/1

8th

8

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Chinese Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran with nine wins to his name, latest of them over C&D (patiently ridden; led near finish) in August 2023, but 0-10 this season and he was well held on his most recent outing.

20/1

Form: 879371 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Minor form in maidens but she hinted at better to come when third of 14 in a Yarmouth classified (1m, soft) in June and won with something spare in a handicap back over that C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; still eligible for this level after a 3lb rise; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(13)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Rock And Royal

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Dylan Cunha

Ran no race when last of seven at a short price at Ayr last Monday and that will need forgiving; her two best efforts have come over C&D, though, and it wouldn't surprise to see her bounce back.

5/1

7th

9

(9)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Rock And Royal

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dylan Cunha

Minor form in maidens but she hinted at better to come when third of 14 in a Yarmouth classified (1m, soft) in June and won with something spare in a handicap back over that C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; still eligible for this level after a 3lb rise; respected.

15/8

1st

10

(7)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:55 Yarmouth

Rock And Royal

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Looked worth a crack over further when third over C&D (soft) last month but then didn't look to see out 1m2f on firm ground round Bath latest; whether she'll have the pace for this is now the question.

10/1

Non-runners

Our Noble Lord, Millbuie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £54.90
Straight Forecast £69.65
Trifecta £277.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock And Royal

The Sun:

Millbuie

D Express:

Likleman

The Times:

Wallaroo

RP RATINGS:

Rock And Royal

POSTDATA:

Rock And Royal

Telegraph:

Rock And Royal

The Guardian:

Rock And Royal

Daily Mail:

Rock And Royal

Daily Mirror:

Rock And Royal

The Star:

Rock And Royal

Daily Record:

Rock And Royal