October 10 / 14.15 Ayr

14.15

Good

Patron Tequila Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Patron Tequila Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off favourite for his Redcar debut two weeks ago (7f, good) and although he was a well-beaten second at the finish, the winner had the benefit of experience (and useful form) and also raced alone up the favoured far rail; the extra furlong should suit; capable of better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Last Galileo

8st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Novice winner as 2yo; second in 1m4f course handicap at the end of May but could only manage fifth of six when 15-8 favourite at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) since; up in trip; others are more obvious.

14/1

1

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Newmarket (July)

Last Galileo

9st 11lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: K R Burke

Made just about all when winning an Ayr novice (1m, good) last October and put up his best effort since when second of ten in a Haydock handicap (1m4f, good) three weeks ago (Is I Right and Atlantic Sunset behind); back up 2lb, but subsequent wins by the fifth and sixth give the form some substance; respected.

3/1

2nd

4

(2)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 4

20:25 Haydock

Last Galileo

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Made most and won by a neck in a good scrap at Ayr (1m, good) last October in his second novice event; however, put firmly in his place this term in a Listed event at Newmarket (1m1f, good to soft) and handicap at York (1m4f, good to firm; made most) one month later; dropped 2lb.

8/1

Evs

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a sparkling debut over C&D three weeks ago, surging past Bambalam over 1f and powering clear in the final furlong; has a penalty to overcome but he could well be up to the task.
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No / Draw
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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

3/1

Form: 72 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
600,000gns breeze-up purchase who shaped well in a hot maiden at York on debut; sent off the odds-on favourite for a C&D novice three weeks ago and travelled powerfully in front, only to find Hornsea Bay cruising past him; gets a 7lb turnaround for 3l but it might not be enough.
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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

Form: 4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last month's Hamilton debut, when beaten under 5l into fourth of the seven runners (1m, good to soft), wasn't without promise but others in the field have achieved more.
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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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
23,000euros foal, 30,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Doctor Mozart (5f AW; RPR 69) and Catch Me (Hungarian 6f-1m including 2yo); dam South African 5f winner (also placed 6f GB; 95); stable can ready a newcomer and the betting should provide clues.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Ridgemaster

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December but three heavy defeats have followed, including dropped to 6f back on turf last time.

33/1

7th

12

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Ridgemaster

9st 0lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Caused a 66-1 shock when winning a 7f handicap at Newcastle on his stable debut in December; two heavy defeats (7f and 1m) have followed and he now tackles a sprint trip for the first time, with cheekpieces also given a go.

33/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 and always in rear when finishing 23l behind Hornsea Bay over C&D three weeks ago.
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1st

5

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:22 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

11-race maiden who arrives with plenty to prove regarding current form and stamina (untested at trip); however, his pedigree provides optimism regarding him staying and he could stage a revival when back on slow ground.

4/1

8th

7

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Ended 2025 in excellent form when runner-up on his last three runs; shaped encouragingly after seven months off when eighth of 11 in 1m1f handicap at Ayr ten days ago, leading until 1f out; should strip sharper now and this low-mileage 4yo merits serious consideration in his bid for a breakthrough victory.

13/2

8th

8

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Uncle Liam

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-race maiden; runner-up on his last three starts last season, all with give in the ground, including when beaten a nose at Hamilton in September (8.5f, good to soft); lacks a recent run.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away when last of seven at Hamilton 18 days ago (stablemate Gaelic Gladiator fourth); hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

9

(9)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:02 Redcar

Finding Time

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Lucinda Russell

Always behind when last of seven in two recent races at about 1m.

100/1

7th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ayr

Finding Time

9st 4lb

J: Archie Young

T: Lucinda Russell

Slowly away when last of seven at Hamilton 18 days ago (stablemate Gaelic Gladiator fourth); hard to fancy.

66/1

7th

3

(6)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

14:12 Hamilton

Finding Time

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

12,500gns yearling; by Waldgeist out of a maiden half-sister to several winners, including two useful performers; one of two newcomers for a stable that's 0-9 with 2yos this season.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.40
Straight Forecast £5.34
Trifecta £9.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hornsea Bay

Daily Mail:

Last Galileo

RP RATINGS:

Hornsea Bay

TOPSPEED:

Hornsea Bay

POSTDATA:

Hornsea Bay

The Times:

Hornsea Bay

Telegraph:

Hornsea Bay

The Guardian:

Hornsea Bay

Daily Mirror:

Hornsea Bay

The Sun:

Hornsea Bay

The Star:

Hornsea Bay

D Express:

Last Galileo

Daily Record:

Last Galileo