September 20 / 17.20 Ayr

17.20

Good

Slater Menswear Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Slater Menswear Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 603342

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-7 but is gradually getting there and looked unlucky not to get off the mark when beaten a nose at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) ten days ago; 2lb well in off the back of that and remains open to further improvement.
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4th

1

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

Caballo De Mar

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Registered Group 1 wins at Longchamp last October (2m4f Cadran, very soft) and this May (near 2m, soft) and every bit as good when short-headed at Ascot (good to firm) earlier in May; 7-1 for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot (2m4f, good to firm) nine weeks ago and raced in second for a long way before cracking in the final 2f (vet reported signs of heat stress); concedes 3lb all round today but tried to go head-to-head with the best stayers around last time and they are now absent; good chance if back to form.

2/1

11th

3

(11)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Caballo De Mar

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: George Scott

Huge improver last term, including second in the 1m6f handicap at this meeting and winning two Group events in the autumn, notably the Group 1 Cadran at Longchamp (2m4f, very soft); every bit as good this season, as he gave Sweet William 2lb when short-headed here (2m, good to firm) and followed that with a narrow Group 1 win at Longchamp; today's company demands a bit more but the thorough test of stamina will suit and he's one to take seriously.

10/1

2nd

1

(7)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Caballo De Mar

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: George Scott

Much improved last year, best effort to land the Group 1 Cadran at Longchamp (2m4f, soft) in October; close second in the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan (2m, good) was a fine start to this campaign and his run on good to firm at Royal Ascot last June, although subsequently eclipsed, looked excellent at the time; needs respect but concedes weight all round.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 328451

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improvement seemed to have stalled prior to running away with a five-runner Catterick novice (1m4f, good to firm) last month; form doesn't add up to much, though, and this will be tougher back in a handicap.
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6th

1

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

LEagle Aid

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Went back-to-back last summer (about 1m4f, AW/good) and he's been beaten 3l or less on his last four starts, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) four weeks ago; soft ground would be an unknown but he's below his last winning mark and drops back down in grade.

6/1

3rd

6

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

LEagle Aid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

One of three wins came over C&D in July of last year (promoted after dead-heating); solid runs in his last three races, two at Chester; tactically versatile and should be in the mix; first-time headgear.

6/1

3rd

3

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

16:12 Catterick

LEagle Aid

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Gradually coming back to form this term and last two efforts, both at Chester, can be marked up (met late trouble latest); remains on last winning mark and he is 1-1 over C&D (novice success two years ago); respected assuming fortune is back on his side.

7/4

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 654198 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Eight of his nine wins have come at this track, but although they have been over 1m/1m2f his other success came over 1m6f at Musselburgh; more out than in of late, but he can never be completely dismissed around here.
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11th

7

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

Form: /32655 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick on the AW in the autumn of 2021, but 0-15 under both codes in the meantime; could be given a chance on his close second at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) in July, but hasn't matched that form since.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(2)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Lindwall

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

midfield behind clear leader, headway from 6f out

8/1

4th

6

(2)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Lindwall

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Three staying wins on the AW but they were all in 2021 and his recent runs, especially over C&D last time out, haven't suggested he's about to end the losing run; usual aids left off.

8/1

6th

8

(1)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

13:10 Southwell (AW)

Lindwall

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Exposed and has tried hurdling; third over 2m here in October and ran as though 1m4f was too sharp last time; can feature.

12/1

Form: 379-77

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Mostly seen over hurdles these days and both wins have come in that sphere; 0-21 on the Flat and makes little appeal despite being much lower in the weights than when placed three times on turf in the summer of 2023.
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Verdict Starting price

9

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Belle Of Annandale

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: R Mike Smith

Very well treated on some of last year's form for Adrian Keatley and seems versatile ground-wise but has not been firing on all cylinders in recent months.

14/1

9

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:10 Cartmel

Belle Of Annandale

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: R Mike Smith

Very well treated on some of last year's form for Adrian Keatley and seems versatile ground-wise but has not been firing on all cylinders in recent months.

14/1

8

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Belle Of Annandale

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: R Mike Smith

Won a 2m maiden here and a 1m7f novice at Musselburgh in 2023; bit disappointing in handicaps at up to 3m last season but well handicapped as a result.

12/1

Form: 107734

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Still just 1lb above his last winning mark and far from disgraced when fourth of 12 in a 0-80 at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; each-way claims if seeing out the longer trip.
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2nd

6

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Southern Voyage

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Scored at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in May off 2lb higher mark; has only been placed once in seven starts since and finds himself on a career-low mark; doesn't seem ready to take advantage and best watched.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Southern Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

11/2

6th

3

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Southern Voyage

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still just 1lb above his last winning mark and far from disgraced when fourth of 12 in a 0-80 at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; each-way claims if seeing out the longer trip.

10/1

Form: -24295

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden for Charlie Johnston who was beaten a short head off 2lb higher at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in June; two moderate efforts followed and he now switches to a visor on debut for new yard (same owners); has something to prove.
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9th

8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:07 Downpatrick

Love Safari

11st 4lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gary McGill

Flat maiden makes his hurdling/stable debut back from a 520-day absence; some decent efforts in defeat in 2024 but best watched for now; first run since being gelded.

14/1

3rd

6

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Love Safari

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

disputed lead early, raced in second after 2f

4/1

3rd

4

(7)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Love Safari

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

steadied start, towards rear on outer, headway over 2f out

11/2

7/1

Form: 9-7474 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-23 since winning the 0-95 handicap over this trip on the Saturday of this meeting from 26lb higher three years ago, but has caught the eye in two of his last three starts including that of the stewards at Carlisle last month; interesting.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

Form: 4/7059

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles in March last year, but fell heavily next time and has made no impact under either code since; best watched.
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6th

10

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Galahad Threepwood

9st 4lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Two Lingfield AW wins (1m4f) for Mick Channon in 2021 and he also nabbed a handicap hurdle for Ben Pauling in 2023; some fair runs without winning for this yard but he has not been at his best since returning from a 406-day absence this season; career-low mark and he lost a shoe last time so worth a market check.

33/1

8th

6

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Galahad Threepwood

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Two Lingfield AW wins (1m4f) and a handicap hurdle win (2m4f) for Ben Pauling; some fair runs without winning for this yard but not at his best after 406-day absence this season.

25/1

7th

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Galahad Threepwood

9st 4lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Well handicapped on old form but hasn't won on the Flat since 2021 and, following a 406-day absence, he finished last in recent 1m3f Hamilton race won by Annandale; has too much to prove.

40/1

10th
7 (11)
Tilsitt

14/1

Form: 353834 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three of his five wins have come here (1m/1m2f), but losing run up to 25; third of seven over C&D in July, but still gives the impression this trip stretches him; stable triple-handed.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 640545 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who reverts to the Flat after a couple of creditable efforts over hurdles; losing run up to 27, though, so others seem more likely; stable also runs Elemental Eye.
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2nd

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Without a win on the Flat since 2021 and he came in only ninth of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more.

9/1

9th

7

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 8lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Largely consistent hurdler who returned to the Flat with respectable fourth (just behind Penelope's Sister) over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower today and might be better suited by the slightly slower ground; each-way claims at least.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Overall record of 3-54 but he's been placed over hurdles in his last two runs and is well handicapped on his best Flat form in 2025; hard to rule out back in this sphere and he has won at this track.

12/1

25/1

Form: 7/26-5

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Last three wins have come over hurdles, but his last three efforts in that sphere have been moderate; look elsewhere.
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12th

15

(13)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Well Planted

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: R Mike Smith

Last three wins have come over hurdles, but his last three efforts in that sphere have been moderate; look elsewhere.

25/1

8th

5

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Well Planted

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

C&D scorer who was tried in cheekpieces when coming in last of 12 over C&D 23 days ago; he needs to bounce back.

20/1

12th

10

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

18:35 Perth

Well Planted

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

Headed close home (Castel Gandolfo third) in this race last year; doesn't arrive in anywhere near the same kind of form this time around after finishing tailed off (beaten 50l) over 2m4f here last month; easing mark isn't enough to make a viable threat.

25/1

Form: 725

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Best effort in three starts when a remote second of nine behind a 1-5 shot at Hamilton (1m1f, good) on his second outing; improvement needed up half a mile in trip on handicap debut.
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8

30th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:15 Taunton

Thomas G

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Showed only minor promise during five-race Flat career for David and Nicola Barron and has good standard to reach on this stable/hurdle debut.

25/1

5th

8

30th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:15 Taunton

Thomas G

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

held up in rear, brief headway after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

25/1

10th

14

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Thomas G

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: 225366

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than when twice runner-up over 1m1f/1m2f in the summer, but hasn't performed any better since and is now 0-12; has a bit to prove, not least stamina.
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7th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

2m 0f 32y

Class 5

17:05 Beverley

Elemental Eye

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

A clearcut winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW; first-time blinkers) and nearly followed up at Ayr, over 1m5f on good; stays this far and handles slow ground, so has to be considered.

7/2

2nd

1

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:30 Ayr

Elemental Eye

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Seemed to benefit from combination of drop back in trip and change of headgear when clearcut winner at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW; first-time blinkers) nine days ago; 6lb higher here and too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but the return to turf won't be a problem.

4/1

1st

12

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Elemental Eye

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

0-5 on AW and he was never a threat over C&D in March; remote third over 2m at Musselburgh (good) three weeks ago and he now drops back in trip with added blinkers.

12/1

Non-runners

Billy No Mates

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.50
Straight Forecast £13.19
Tricast £238.82
Trifecta £256.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Annandale

The Times:

Caballo De Mar

RP RATINGS:

Billy No Mates

The Sun:

L'Eagle Aid

Daily Mail:

Love Safari

D Express:

Belle Of Annandale

Telegraph:

Southern Voyage

Daily Record:

Caballo De Mar

POSTDATA:

Annandale

The Guardian:

Annandale

The Star:

Annandale

Daily Mirror:

Billy No Mates