September 19 / 14.12 Ayr

14.12

Good

Western House Hotel EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4123.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Western House Hotel EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
March foal by New Bay; 140,000gns foal, 45,000euros breeze-up 2yo; first foal; dam Listed-placed 1m2f/11.4f winner (RPR 99), closely related to 1m4f winner Polar Ice, half-sister to winners King Of Ice (7f) and Klimova (1m2f), out of 1m4f Listed winner; stable does having winning 2yo newcomers and market support would be interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:40 York

Hornsea Bay

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Debut at Ayr last September remains his only win but three of his last four starts (two over 1m2f at Ayr, one C&D) suggest he is capable of getting seriously involved.

7/2

8

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Ayr

Hornsea Bay

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won 2yo debut here (1m, good) last September and clear second behind well-handicapped winner in handicap over this C&D (good) in July; has shown promise on good to soft (unraced on softer); close fifth at York 11 days ago and he could play a leading role now back here.

5/1

10

(10)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Hornsea Bay

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

Second to an unexposed Haggas horse at Ayr before racing too freely for his own good when favourite for a Racing League handicap at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft); if giving himself a better chance here he might not be far away.

15/2

OUR TIP
2nd
1 (11)
Bambalam

10/11

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
600,000gns breeze-up purchase; surrounded by subsequent winners when seventh of 17 in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm; 11-1) last month; that was a promising start and he is high on the list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bambalam

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Cost 600,000gns as a breezer in April 2024; consistent rather than progressive to date and although he wasn't beaten far at Wolverhampton 13 days ago, he didn't look an easy ride.

8/1

5th

1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bambalam

9st 12lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Richard Fahey

Made rather disappointing return from 343-day absence when well-held fourth in 1m Pontefract maiden last month but his three 2yo runs were all promising and he remains unexposed; switches to AW for handicap debut.

5/1

4th

2

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:23 Pontefract

Bambalam

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Absent since last October (gelded in interim) but could be a contender if retaining the promise shown on his three 2yo starts (7f/1m, good to firm/good); interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

4/1

3rd
8 (2)
Methgal

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 46

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
From a prolific family and showed signs of promise alongside inexperience in two starts over 7f at Haydock and Goodwood; qualifies for a mark after this, but has suggested he is capable of better; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Methgal

10st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Form figures for this trainer read 21221, well placed to defy the attentions of the handicapper; carries a 5lb penalty for last week's Kempton win (6f; made all, 7-4 favourite); highest on the shortlist.

9/4

1st

6

(10)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Methgal

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

AW winner in March when trained in Ireland and has form figures of 2122 since joining this stable, the win at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month off a 5lb lower mark than today's; remains unexposed over 6f and makes the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

4

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:03 Catterick

Methgal

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Dylan Cunha

Ex-Irish gelding who's started among the favourites in three runs for this yard and remains unexposed as a sprinter; holds leading claims off the same mark as for last Sunday's Yarmouth second.

3/1

4th
12 (9)
West Tyrone

16/1

Form: 4

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
20-1 and ran green when fourth of six on Beverley debut (7f, good to firm) in July; may need more time.
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7th

2

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 5

14:47 Chester

West Tyrone

10st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Off the mark for his new yard with a front-running win at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last month; the form is working out extremely well and he holds strong claims up just 3lb.

7/2

1st

1

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

West Tyrone

10st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Front-runner; started off for new stable with two down-the-field runs over 1m in the spring, but fared much better when third at Carlisle (1m3f, good to soft) in June and remains on a good mark.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

West Tyrone

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Ex-Kevin Ryan; won a 1m AW handicap in March 2025; stays 1m2f but below-par when tried over further; bit to prove.

40/1

7/1

Form: 35

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
From a stable not known for winning newcomers, so his third of nine on last month's Ripon debut (1m, good) was encouraging, but he didn't build on it at York (1m, good to soft) 11 days ago; nurseries beckon.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:13 Hamilton

Off Spin

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to get home over 1m5f last time; generally consistent otherwise this term and has place possibilities back down in trip/class; however, harder to put top of the list, being 0-21.

15/2

5th

11

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Off Spin

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

20-race maiden who tackles his longest trip to date; however, he's run some good races this year, two of them here (1m2f, soft/good), and he was runner-up at Thirsk (1m4f, good) on Monday; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

2nd

3

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Off Spin

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-19 but largely running well this season, third of seven in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle last time; one to consider from an easing mark.

5/1

50/1

Form: 69

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well held in two starts over 6f during the summer; from a successful family and this trip is more in line with his pedigree, but he does look one for nurseries after this.
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8th

4

(7)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:09 Ffos Las

Homeland

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won in July (1m2f, good; acts on soft) on his only appearance at Ffos Las; ran respectably on both starts since and has place claims; trainer also sends out Prince Ali.

4/1

5th

14

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Homeland

8st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last month and ran with credit when third of six at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days later; ideally needs further than this now and has it to do from 5lb out of the weights.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Homeland

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Added to his Ripon win last summer when justifying favouritism with a comfortable success at Ffos Las (1m2f, good; 2-1) last Monday; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher and he has form figures of 33511 at this trip; key player.

11/10

17/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
March foal by Sottsass; dam German 1m2f/Listed 10.5f winner (RPR 95), half-sister to numerous winners including Elle Shadow (triple 1m2f Group 3), Elle Gala (German 1m2f Listed), El Comodin (1m2f Listed) and El Vip (useful 1m-1m2f); nicely bred and stable has had a couple of 2yos go in first time in recent weeks; needs a market check.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elsass

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year, one on Southwell Tapeta; two good thirds in a mixed record since, including over 1m4f on Kempton's Polytrack on penultimate outing; considered in this small field.

4/1

7th

4

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Elsass

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year; mixed form since but latest third of 11 over 1m4f on Kempton's Polytrack was creditable; probably acts on good to soft.

3/1

3rd

10

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Elsass

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Johnston

Won first two races this year, the first a 1m3f AW handicap at Southwell; mixed form since, including finishing a couple of places behind the reopposing Tiernan in last month's Lanark Silver Bell.

10/1

8th
10 (3)
Sherlock

16/1

Form: 50

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Has finished behind a couple of today's rivals over 7f in his first two starts; gets a mark after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Sherlock

10st 2lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 5f AW event off 6lb lower in February and there was no disgrace in chasing home a Hamilton legend at that track (6f, good to firm) in returning blinkers (retained) nine days ago; he is another that cannot be discounted.

13/2

2nd

3

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Sherlock

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Belatedly opened account at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February and has largely remained in good form since, albeit he was a shade disappointing when only sixth of ten at Ripon (6f, good; favourite) three weeks ago; can make his presence felt.

7/2

6th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Sherlock

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made the breakthrough at Newcastle (5f) in February and fairly consistent since; couldn't master Yes I'm Mali over C&D (runner-up; 18-1) on penultimate start and boxed on from further back (fourth) at Beverley subsequently; a possible.

7/2

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
February foal by Ulysses; half-brother to winners Wise Words (5f; RPR 102), Walaa (6f AW 2yo; 61) and Left Alone (US 5.5f/6f); dam 1m-1m2f winner (98), closely related to useful 6f/1m winner Rudolph Valentino, out of 1m2f winner; already gelded, but yard gets its fair share of winning 2yo newcomers so he is well worth a market check; stable triple-handed.
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4th

3

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Hill O Rue

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won twice on turf last year (1m1f/1m2f) but has become disappointing this season (unplaced all five starts) and has lots to prove on first AW start since 2024.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hill O Rue

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last September but he's struggled in four runs since and latest was at Carlisle (1m3f, good) last month; now 3lb lower than for his last win but he needs major revival back in trip; wears tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

1

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Hill O Rue

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last May and he doubled his tally when winning at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last September; however, he's been well beaten in three starts this year, including at Ayr (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) on his first start since wind surgery.

12/1

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
January foal by Gleneagles; closely related to winners Annandale (1m-1m5f including 2yo; RPR 92) and Belle Of Annandale (2m hurdle), half-brother to three winners including Three Castles (1m-2m Flat, 71; 2m4f hurdle) and Lady McGuffy (7f 2yo; 62); dam 1m AW winner (76); apprentice ridden on debut and winning 2yo newcomers from the yard are rare.
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3rd

2

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:13 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Maiden prior to registering wins at Hamilton in June and on penultimate start; creditable third, one place behind Storm On Jura, when favourite over C&D (heavy) eight days ago; remains in form.

5/1

3rd

3

(2)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Prevailed by almost 3l at Hamilton (1m3f, soft) last time, adding to his June C&D success; raised 5lb but Lauren Young (back on board) claims the same amount; enters calculations.

11/4

1st

6

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

1m4f win here (good ground) in June; two creditable runs have followed, beaten just over 2l into fourth at Ayr (1m2f, good) 59 days ago; no ground concerns; respected.

6/1

Form: 95

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten upwards of 10l over 6f/7f in his first two starts (gelded in between); visor is given a go but nurseries may be the way forward after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

14

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Black Sky

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in all nine Flat races and was pulled up on hurdling debut at Cartmel only recently when tried in a tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added.

25/1

2

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:20 Cartmel

Black Sky

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in all nine Flat races and now has a basement handicap mark; tongue tied for this change of codes.

50/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

19:20 Pontefract

Black Sky

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Unplaced in all eight starts (6f-1m) and his promising fifth at Newcastle (6f; November) hasn't been built on in three runs since; enough to prove back at a mile.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
March foal by Circus Maximus; first foal; dam 7f-8.6f winner (RPR 88), half-sister to 5f winner Woobay, out of unraced sister to 7f 2yo Listed winner Queen Of Poland; already gelded and stable wouldn't be a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lucinda Russell

Looks modest and was friendless in the betting when last to complete on handicap debut; much to prove.

33/1

13th

12

(14)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lucinda Russell

Showed minor ability last autumn on his first two starts; 250-1 and well beaten on his return from a winter break at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) last month; would be interesting if supported on handicap debut.

20/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Carlisle

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Lucinda Russell

Displayed some ability last autumn on first two starts (8.3f/1m) but not enough to suggest he's the one to be on today; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Musselburgh last month (20-1 at the time).

100/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.50
Straight Forecast £9.76
Trifecta £37.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bambalam

POSTDATA:

Off Spin

D Express:

Hornsea Bay

RP RATINGS:

Methgal

The Times:

Bambalam

Telegraph:

Bambalam

The Guardian:

Bambalam

Daily Mail:

Bambalam

The Sun:

Bambalam

The Star:

Bambalam

Daily Record:

Bambalam

Daily Mirror:

Off Spin