September 21 / 16.40 Ayr

16.40

Good

Jordan Electrics Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Jordan Electrics Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -09461 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has worked his way back to form for new stable this season and travelled well before asserting at Thirsk (7f, good) a fortnight ago; could still be well handicapped after recent 4lb rise, and Oisin McSweeney claims a useful 3lb here.
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9th

18

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Desert Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended 2025 with a Doncaster win and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft); had a wind operation after the Ayr run but two heavy defeats this summer have seen him undergo another wind surgery; on a dangerous mark but Ayr next month might be the big target; cheekpieces back on today.

50/1

9th

2

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Desert Falcon

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who performed with great credit on all five starts last season, including a win here (6.5f) in September and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f); returned after wind surgery with a low-key effort at York last month but he may have need that run and has claims if he can get back near best; acts on most ground and four of his six wins have been at 7f.

6/1

14th

8

(14)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Desert Falcon

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who performed with great credit on all five starts last season, finishing second at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) on his reappearance and beaten just a neck in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) when last seen; has had wind surgery since; no surprise if he makes a bold bid on this return.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 121797 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Did well in the spring, winning twice over 7f, but has suffered a dip in form in recent weeks (albeit with some mitigating circumstances); arrives here with a point to prove.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 978809 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not firing on all cylinders on turf since AW win in first-time blinkers in March but now 12lb below that mark and, after one run without headgear, it's possible he'll be perked up by refitted cheekpieces.
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1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Losing run goes back to C&D win in March 2024 but in good form on this track for his last yard, albeit he didn't help his mark by running well from out of the weights in July and he's now 4lb higher than for a defeat here the time before; likely to go well for new stable, even so.

4/1

3rd

14

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Winless since 2024 (over C&D) but runner-up in 1m handicaps here on his last two starts; can't be dismissed despite being 3lb out of the handicap.

10/1

2nd

14

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Chuzzlewit

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

He's 9lb lower than when third in this last year and he returned to form when going close over C&D early this month; has a modest strike-rate but he can be bang there if backing up that latest performance.

10/1

33/1

Form: 865199

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is best known for his heroics on the stiff track at Carlisle; won there when dropped back to 7f last month but ought to have coped better with the soft ground when well beaten on last two outings.
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7th

8

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Detective

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who gained the latest of his eight career wins over this C&D (good; wore blinkers) last summer; soundly beaten on both outings this year but has blinkers refitted today and it won't be a shock if he stages a revival.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

Form: 442542

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for second at Leicester (6f, soft) recently and remains on a good mark; his tendency to race freely is a nagging concern on this first 7f attempt but, nevertheless, he enters calculations.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

25/1

Form: 540790 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on Irish form but has not shown a great deal since joining current stable in the summer; raced far too freely in blinkers on last three appearances and may benefit from removal of that headgear today.
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6

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Starliner

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

An infrequent winner but he's run many good races on this track to go with his 7f win in late 2024; another sound effort when going close over this C&D on Wednesday and he shouldn't be far away.

7/2

2nd

10

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Starliner

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Sits on last winning mark (Ayr, 1m) and has held his form well, finding one stronger in three of his last four, including when picked off inside the final furlong at Doncaster (7f; 11-1) recently; is a modest 1-22 on AW.

3/1

2nd

13

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Starliner

8st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Linda Perratt

Ended a losing sequence at Ayr (1m) in May and largely in good nick since, sixth of ten in 1m handicap at Hamilton two weeks ago; no forlorn hope eased 1lb.

10/1

Form: 073619 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Kept on gamely for narrow win at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in July but was below form after racing too freely at at Carlisle last month and probably needs a career-best performance here.
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7th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear

14/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Two 7f wins on the Tapeta track at Newcastle; solid third off 1lb higher here three weeks ago; capable of another prominent showing.

12/1

3rd

8

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, stayed on

16/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 397037 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner; yet to strike during largely disappointing campaign this season but is too well handicapped to rule out and might be boosted by the refitted visor.
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4th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.

13/2

2nd

2

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Abduction

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Has won twice over 7f this year, the first at Newcastle in January, the latest at Musselburgh in April (good); creditable third on last three starts, latest over C&D three weeks ago; each-way chance.

7/1

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Abduction

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three.

5/1

10/1

Form: 442406 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this season and his last two runs were below par but he's suited by this C&D and has slipped to a workable mark.
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3rd

6

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Alpine Sierra

10st 10lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been below that level on his last three outings.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been disappointing in his last two runs and this is step back up in grade; one of three runners for Jim Goldie.

20/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

Form: -46620

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well beaten when dropped to 6f at York a fortnight ago and now 0-7 but he's better judged on his keeping-on second off today's mark at Thirsk (7f, good) two starts ago; has not been with Iain Jardine long and can feature if this race is run to suit his usual patient tactics.
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7th

7

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Modern Times

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Scored over C&D in first-tiime cheekpieces on stable debut in July and followed up with narrow success at Epsom (6f, good to firm) last month; could still have more improvement to come for James Owen; must be considered.

3/1

1st

7

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Modern Times

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: James Owen

Signed off for Tim Easterby with two good efforts in the spring and made winning stable debut at Southwell (6f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) last month; will be fine back on turf and could still have more to offer for new stable; major player.

7/4

1st

12

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Modern Times

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Expensive to follow this season, having missed ten months, for Tim Easterby; run well on Tapeta before and a couple of times in a visor too, so it wouldn't surprise were to to take this in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

Form: 356163 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner this season; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but posted good effort when third to Desert Falcon at Thirsk (7f, good) a fortnight ago and can make his presence felt again.
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3rd

1

(11)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Placed several times this term, including in higher grade at Catterick last week; continues on a long losing run but remains 8lb below last winning mark; again in the mix.

8/1

3rd

9

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Vince Le Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Three C&D wins on his record, including in this race in 2024; near miss over C&D last month and his subsequent Redcar defeat came in a Class 4; big player.

13/2

11th

14

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Vince Le Prince

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Gained all five wins over 7f; went close over that trip in Class 6 event at regular haunt Catterick (good to firm) last month but went up 2lb for that and looks vulnerable over 1m in this stronger race.

16/1

Form: 454613

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed the run of the race when making all to open account at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) in July but was placed off new mark on Tapeta (8.6f) recently and has possibilities here if the drop back to 7f suits.
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11th

8

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Cloudy Skye

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

disputed lead

5/1

2nd

8

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloudy Skye

9st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

Opened her account at Pontefract (1m) in July; not well drawn when last of 12 in 7f Ayr handicap two weeks ago and is the sort to bounce back.

16/1

12th

8

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Cloudy Skye

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.00
Straight Forecast £30.85
Tricast £503.19
Trifecta £447.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Abduction

The Guardian:

Pals Battalion

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Falcon

TOPSPEED:

Alpine Sierra

Daily Record:

Modern Times

Daily Mirror:

Pals Battalion

The Sun:

Pals Battalion

The Star:

Desert Falcon

POSTDATA:

Alpine Sierra

The Times:

Abduction

Telegraph:

Abduction

Daily Mail:

Abduction

D Express:

Abduction