October 10 / 16.00 Ayr

16.00

Good

Aperol Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Aperol Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 5-4247

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ran well enough on her handicap debut at Epsom last month but never featured at Pontefract on Monday; drops back in trip with a good apprentice booked; others look safer.
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5th

4

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Graecia

11st 11lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Has been disappointing of late and can compromise her chances by over-racing, but would have strong claims if back to the form of her Newbury effort (2m, good to soft) in December, namely second to Cheltenham Festival winner White Noise; worth a second look with promising claimer Daire McConville back in the saddle.

6/1

2nd

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:34 Fakenham

Graecia

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Charlie Longsdon

Hard-pulling tendencies proved more deleterious to her chances than usual at Kempton latest (2m, good to soft); consistency prior to that has kept her around a stone above her sole winning mark (2m, good), and although she's more reliable than most here, she's vulnerable to improvers.

7/2

6th

10

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Kempton

Graecia

10st 9lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Record of only 1-11 over hurdles but she is proving a consistent mare, having been placed in all four outings since the win; ran creditably at Newbury most recently and again seems likely to give her running.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 4-6662 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Best effort this year when second of eight at Southwell 11 days ago (1m), finding only a handicap blot too strong; due a 3lb rise but he's not guaranteed to be in the same form here.
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5

(17)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Ascot

Cancan In The Rain

11st 5lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Denis Quinn

Record of 211 since wearing visor, the wins at Southwell (7f, AW) and Newmarket (1m, good to firm); back on career-high mark and back up in class but may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

12/1

1st

1

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Cancan In The Rain

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Denis Quinn

C&D winner for Charlie Johnston in June 2023; off the mark for this yard over 7f at Southwell when visored for only a second time and he kept on gamely; just 3lb higher.

3/1

2

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Cancan In The Rain

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Denis Quinn

0-14 since a 1m Newmarket handicap win for Charlie Johnston in June 2023, but latest 1m Doncaster second was only his second outing for Denis Quinn and he went through that race as if this drop back to 7f may be in his favour.

7/1

3rd
11 (3)
Novak

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 848205 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
His two best efforts this year have come on AW; unplaced in Class 6 events over C&D the last twice; needs to raise his game to win.
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2nd

7

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten 13 times since last win at Newcastle (7f, AW) last September but close fifth of seven at Ayr (1m, good to firm) recently and he may appreciate the return to 7f; his mark continues to fall and he might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Novak

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has done his winning over 6f/7f, the last five times on AW (hasn't scored on turf since 2023); kept mostly to Newcastle since last September; not the percentage call in this scenario.

12/1

Form: 214473

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; 1m win at Wetherby in June and back at that level when third over C&D last week, a run that can be upgraded as he made a big move from 2f out and then tired late on; will need to have his challenge timed to perfection but hard to believe he's not better than this mark.
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1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

John L Sullivan

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form.

7/1

138

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

John L Sullivan

8st 3lb

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2

(13)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Unsuited by drop to 6f last time; gradually back to form otherwise this term, close third at Ayr (good) in most recent 7f attempt; possibilities off last winning mark, provided he takes to added cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 284676 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Winless since his 2yo days; went close off 4lb higher at Newcastle in March but he hasn't matched it in five runs since, albeit he wasn't seen to best effect over C&D 19 days ago; one of three runners for Michael Dods and others look stronger for win purposes.
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10th

11

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Better effort when a front-running fourth at Newcastle last week (1m); returning to 7f no problem but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Winless since his 2yo days; went close off 4lb higher here in March (7f) but he hasn't matched it in six runs since; stamina not proven.

12/1

Form: 736197 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, latterly off 1lb lower at Thirsk in July; down the field twice since but this is a drop in class and he can't be dismissed.
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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

Form: 520001 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All or nothing for new yard this year but he capitalised on the drop to Class 5 company with a comfortable success at Newcastle last week (7f); unpenalised for that win and he has to be feared given he's 6lb ahead of the handicapper.
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4th

1

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Ended 2025 in good form on the AW but this veteran failed to fire in a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps at the start of the year; needs to bounce back after a break.

12/1

8th

8

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Maxi Boy

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since October 2024; form figures of 223 here through December (6f/7f) suggested he was near to ending that barren sequence; however, his latest effort (eighth) was a step backwards, leaving this 9yo stablemate of True Promise work to do against Dandy Magic; easing mark.

20/1

8th

1

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:05 Newcastle (AW)

Maxi Boy

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Has a modest strike-rate (wins came in 2019 and 2024) but he's in a consistent vein of form, having been placed at Newcastle in last three starts; may remain competitive.

9/2

Form: 528127 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; easy win at Wolverhampton last month (Class 6) and then chased home a thriving rival at the same track four days later; not at the same level last time and opposable returned to turf.
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4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

4th

1

(6)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Grant Tuer

Four wins at Wolverhampton include this race (off 1lb higher) last year; not solid on recent form but is interesting returned to this venue and back down in grade (3-5 in Class 6).

7/1

9th

6

(10)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Southwell (AW)

Surprise Picture

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

33/1

10/1

Form: 436216 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of a C&D handicap last month but she wasn't in the same form back here last week; career best required.
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10th

2

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Jenni

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Now 5lb lower than when dominating from the front at Musselburgh (7f, good) just over a year ago but slow starts have become an issue in the meantime, and she was always behind when 33-1 for last month's reappearance run; looks risky back at 6f.

16/1

9th

3

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Jenni

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Seb Spencer

Twice a winner in 7f turf handicaps; 3lb lower than for last May's Musselburgh win but that is a result of ending 2025 with a whimper; she has an absence to defy and others look safer.

20/1

11

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jenni

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

A 7f winner at Musselburgh in May but she arrives below par, just eighth of ten in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 24 days ago; others are preferred.

20/1

20/1

Form: 1-4438 D BF

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
7f AW maiden winner for Andrew Balding as a 2yo; expensive to follow in handicaps this year but he has run to a useful level; sold for £36,000 and gelded since last run; starts out for Jim Goldie in a lower class than he's used to but likely best watched after a break.
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6th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spun To Gold

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins last year, three on AW (6f/7f); some fair form since but has a bit to find with Instant Bond on recent form at Newcastle (6f); 4lb lower than last winning mark; first run here.

11/2

5th

7

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner who is on a dangerous mark and he didn't get much luck when third here (6f) last Thursday; could be a big factor if things go more to plan this time and his last three wins have been on Tapeta.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Spun To Gold

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner for Lauren Young, who's back up today, last autumn, latterly off a 2lb higher mark; expensive to follow since but won't mind coming back down from 7f and a case could be made.

7/1

Form: 868641 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Having dropped a long way in the weights she has been revitalised by the step up to 7f, fourth at Haydock last month before a comfortable win at Thirsk 24 days ago; 5lb rise demands more but she's still well treated on 2023 form and she's unexposed at this distance.
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11th

8

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Sparkling Red

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

taken down early, dwelt start

5/1

1st

8

(10)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Sparkling Red

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has won on firm but seems suited by some give in the ground these days; sound run when about 3l fourth at Haydock last time on first run at this trip (good to soft); on a really good mark at present and one with a chance.

11/2

4th

1

(9)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Sparkling Red

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Dods

Two-time 5f winner who continues to drop down the weights and has shown the odd sign of spark this season; however, it's been a disappointing campaign overall and she's going into the unknown now tackling 7f.

11/1

12th
6 (13)
Yaaser

6/1

Form: 470174 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Needs things to fall right but he won over 1m here at the Western meeting (ran for three days in succession) and showed no ill effects from that busy spell when fourth over 1m here last week; he'll need a good pace back at 7f but he's still on a fair mark.
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7th

3

(4)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Yaaser

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Smooth win at Newcastle (7f) in December and now rated 2lb lower; that is a result of beating just one horse home in four subsequent starts; jury out for now.

14/1

9th

4

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yaaser

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Justified favouritism over C&D in December; not in anything like the same form, beating a total of just one rival, in three outings since.

20/1

9th

6

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:05 Newcastle (AW)

Yaaser

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Justified favouritism at Newcastle (7f) but failed to match the form in two starts on consecutive days later in December; yet to win over this trip; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 557048 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than for his Chester win in July (7f, good to soft) but his record since has been patchy; others look safer.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £87.30
Straight Forecast £78.50
Tricast £1028.75
Trifecta £801.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Maxi Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

John L Sullivan

The Star:

Sparkling Red

NEWMARKET:

Graecia

D Express:

Spun To Gold

Daily Mirror:

Abruzzo Mia

RP RATINGS:

John L Sullivan

POSTDATA:

John L Sullivan

The Sun:

John L Sullivan

Daily Record:

Sparkling Red

The Times:

Maxi Boy

Telegraph:

Maxi Boy

The Guardian:

Maxi Boy

Daily Mail:

Maxi Boy