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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12th

5

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Graecia

11st 9lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Free-going sort who gained a first success in this sphere over C&D in September but she ended the season below par; freshened up since and no surprise to see her get back on track after a layoff.

9/1

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

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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10th

2

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Cancan In The Rain

10st 5lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Four-time winner who has been as good as ever in defeat this season, latterly with cheekpieces on for a visor at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; has won at 1m); has run well in his two previous starts at Ascot; respected.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Cancan In The Rain

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gihan Arnolda

Two course wins at 1m; two good efforts for new yard this year but a promising-looking run came to nothing when back over 1m at York last time; still worth a look returned to 7f in his first course run since last summer's win; first-time cheekpieces replace regular visor.

8/1

8th

6

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Cancan In The Rain

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Gihan Arnolda

Won two from five last season and looks as good as ever this term, fourth in a big field at Ascot two weeks ago; effective at 7f and 1m; should be in the thick of things again.

15/2

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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1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

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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6th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Only turf win was at Yarmouth on his debut in 2019 (6f, good to firm); best runs this season have been over 6f/7f here, including last time when 2.5l fourth over 6f; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive since returning from almost a year off and has struggled in a couple of runs back on turf (said to have been restless in the stalls last time); this is easier than he's used to, dropping back from 7f, but he has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

11

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Maxi Boy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up.

11/1

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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6th

8

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Jenni

8st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) off 10lb higher last year; has largely struggled since but latest Catterick fourth from well off the pace was a step back in the right direction and has obvious handicapping scope if able to build on that.

11/1

4th

1

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Jenni

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) last May when 8lb higher but failed to hit the same heights for the remainder of last season and she's been well beaten on both outings this term.

12/1

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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8th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time turf winner; rather inconsistent this season; has a chance on his third here in August (1m, good) but this softer ground against him.

13/2

4th

8

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time course winner (7f/1m) who acts on good to firm and good to soft; did well to finish a close third after missing the break at Hamilton (8.3f) nine days ago but he's not easy to predict and was always behind over C&D on Saturday night; risks attached.

8/1

8th

12

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Talented and well treated; multiple wins include two over C&D; nearly all his wins under Paul Mulrennan, who prefers Sanafi Zabeel, but he's also gone well for Lauren Young and ran creditably for her at Hamilton last week; the likely strong pace will suit and he's capable of a big run.

12/1

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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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