November 13 / 13.45 Ayr

13.45

Good

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  • 2m 3f 110y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

Form: 532456 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Just 2-40 over hurdles and he didn't find a great deal when sixth of ten here (3m, good to soft) two weeks ago; mark continues to slide but he needs to raise his game back in trip; handles most ground but his hurdle wins have come on good/good to firm.
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1st

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:26 Perth

Dalileo

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lisa Harrison

Course regular who looked as good as ever when keeping on strongly from off the pace for clearcut C&D (good) win ten days ago; 6lb higher in a stronger race today but can make his presence felt again.

4/1

1st

5

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Dalileo

11st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Perth regular, with three course wins, including from 3lb higher in this last year; plugged on from an impossible position to finish a modest third over C&D (Creadan Grace fifth) 25 days ago; he's into the twilight of his career, so others make more appeal.

12/1

3rd

6

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Dalileo

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

This race in 2024 is among his three Perth wins from 23 visits; latest win was last July over C&D again from 2lb higher than today and that was his second run after a break, the same scenario which presents itself today; needs a second look but others are preferred for the win.

16/1

Form: 5-1323

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Game winner at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) in May and he's been placed in all three runs since including behind a dual subsequent winner at Kelso last month; pulled well clear of the fourth in that race and he should be in the mix again for in-form yard.
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4th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:16 Perth

Summergrounds

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Hasn't had that much racing for a 10yo; enjoys this ground and has a solid record over C&D, so one to consider as he ran quite well last time at Bangor in a higher grade (finished last but weakened only late on).

5/1

3rd

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

19:43 Bangor-on-Dee

Summergrounds

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Late-maturing 10yo who won twice last spring and maintained progress with some good runs in defeat in second half of last year; may not have been suited by soft ground when pulled up on latest outing; not out of this.

6/1

Form: 6-0711 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Looked fortunate when scoring at Sedgefield (clear leader fell at last) last month but he battled well when following up at Newcastle (2m1f, good) two weeks ago; up 4lb but this step back up in trip is no problem and he should go well again in hat-trick bid.
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11th

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Balranald

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

Won twice last season but has a modest overall strike-rate and has been below par of late; 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

Form: 3-9752

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but he ran his best race when going close in 14-runner handicap over C&D (good to soft) two weeks ago; back up 3lb in the weights but he travelled smoothly for a long way last time and is a big player if he can back that up.
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9th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Bathgate

11st 5lb

J: Ian Power

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to run well at Kelso (three attempts) and well beaten at Catterick last time; however, he had an excuse (bled from the nose) and he won three times in the winter (2m1f/2m3f, soft/good to soft); not written off.

16/1

6th

4

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won over C&D (good to soft/soft) on his last two starts to make it three wins from his last four outings; did it in good style a fortnight ago and a 7lb rise may not stop this thriving 6yo.

11/4

1st

7

9th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

15:00 Catterick

Bathgate

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has won two of his last three races, the latest over C&D last month (good to soft); back up another 4lb (10lb rise in total); each-way contender.

5/1

33/1

Form: 038P-0

Last run: 182 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who has not finished closer than 17l to a winner over hurdles and was tailed off at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) when last seen in May; tongue-tie is now added and he needs a transformation after six months off.
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4th

13

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Cave Hill

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ian Duncan

Returned to form to win this race off a 3lb higher mark last year; has been rather disappointing on his last couple of starts and more is needed for a repeat win.

20/1

9th

7

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Cave Hill

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Off the mark over fences when scoring at Hexham last May (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't been in such good form since; 1lb lower than his winning mark; drier ground should suit.

11/1

Form: 3P-321 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 12th attempt when scoring over fences at Worcester (2m4f, good; 9-2) for Martin Keighley in August; 3lb higher back over hurdles for new yard but his confidence should be boosted after that brave success and he's respected on his return.
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8

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 6lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Well handicapped on old form but failed to complete three consecutive races in April-June and was well beaten here (2m1f) on Saturday; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

16:57 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 11lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Won off 16lb higher at Worcester (2m4f, good) in August 2024 but he's lost his way and has failed to complete in his last three runs; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival on this big drop back in trip.

33/1

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 11lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Won a Worcester handicap chase for Martin Keighley in August 2024 (2m4f, good) but has a bit to prove having been out of form on most starts for this yard (unseated rider last twice).

33/1

Form: -42050

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Plenty of placed efforts at up to 2m4f over hurdles but he's still a maiden after 24 starts and was well held on stable debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft) last month; had another wind operation since that last run and cheekpieces are reapplied.
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7th

12

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Three-time C&D winner, most recently in May; needs to bounce back from below-par run here three weeks ago but probably still on a workable mark; dangerous to ignore.

14/1

6th

11

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Yard also runs Rauzan but this one has three C&D wins from six visits here; latest win was last month and he went close under 7lb penalty over 3m1f here two days later; those were his only two runs since latest wind surgery; raised another 4lb today but he has to be on the shortlist.

5/1

2nd

7

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Evenwood Sonofagun

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won the 2m6f handicap on this card 12 months ago and returned to form with a 2l success over that same trip on Monday (following a wind operation); did that comfortably and must have every chance under a penalty.

9/4

Form: 6085UP

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
1m2f Flat winner but he's 0-17 over hurdles and has failed to complete at Perth (2m4f, good) in last two runs; 4lb out of the weights here and he can only be watched.
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8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Dont Look Back

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Won on the Flat in 2023 but is 0-20 over hurdles, including several chances off lowly handicap marks; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1P6-PP D

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Three chase wins last year but he's lost his way and was pulled up over hurdles (2m6f) and fences (3m) in final two runs for Gordon Elliott; changed hands for £2,500 and has plenty to prove back at this trip for new yard; blinkers are removed and tongue-tie returns.
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No Results Found

Form: 3F-4F

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Point winner who was a promising third here (2m4f, good to soft) on hurdling debut in March but she's had two falls in three runs since then including on handicap debut over C&D last month; still unexposed under rules but she was a big price last time and others are more convincing.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Straight Forecast £28.53
Tricast £152.38

Selections

Telegraph:

Balranald

SPOTLIGHT:

Bathgate

POSTDATA:

Summergrounds

RP RATINGS:

Evenwood Sonofagun

Daily Mail:

Bathgate

D Express:

Bathgate

THE NORTH:

Summergrounds

The Star:

Summergrounds

TOPSPEED:

Evenwood Sonofagun

The Times:

Evenwood Sonofagun

The Guardian:

Balranald

Daily Mirror:

Balranald

The Sun:

Balranald

Daily Record:

Balranald