August 04 / 18.53 Ayr

18.53

Good

Tennent’s Lager Handicap

  • Prize money: £5616
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Tennent’s Lager Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-0615 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Not aptly named as he's often slowly away, which cost him badly at Doncaster (7f) four weeks ago; won over that C&D the time before, taking well to cheekpieces, but he's a somewhat risky betting proposition.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Jump The Gun

9st 6lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten about 2l when sixth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been below his best in two starts since (6f/7f); without a win since November 2023 and now steps back up to 1m for the first time in over three years; best watched.

12/1

9

(1)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Versatile trip-wise and was runner-up over 6f here (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and is now 0-21 since his last win in November 2023; stablemate of No Nay Nevermind.

14/1

4

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Not easy to win with these days (last turf win was in August 2022); good C&D second in April; hasn't fared quite as well since, although fair run when 2.25l sixth of 16 over C&D three weeks ago.

9/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -70162 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Suited by good/firmer; in decent form having scored at Chester (7f) in June and finished second at Haydock last month; has a record of 2112 over this C&D and the most recent effort (last September) has been boosted by the useful winner since; solid chance back here.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Thirsk

Poets Magic

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Quinn

led narrowly

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Poets Magic

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John Quinn

swerved right start, in touch with leaders, edged left over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

7/1

2nd

4

(8)

11th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Poets Magic

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Four-time 7f winner who is suited by good/good to firm ground; on a workable mark but was always behind on seasonal debut 11 weeks ago and hasn't raced again since.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -70065 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Just 1-10 for the Gosden yard then 0-8 for Johnny Murtagh, so his strike-rate could be better; sold for 42,000gns since last run; however, has a good chance off current mark on debut for David O'Meara and this race could set up perfectly for him; the form of his 2021 Royal Ascot effort reads impressively in this context; interesting.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

12/1

Form: 042746 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner but may need further now, having gained last four successes over 1m/1m1f; below par in his two attempts at 7f this term; mixed results since finishing second in the Carlisle Bell in June.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(9)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Tommy G

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time course winner who may have needed his recent reappearance outing here; however, he raced just twice last season and this 11yo needs to come on a bundle for that latest run, having been well beaten.

33/1

8th

9

(3)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Ayr

Tommy G

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time course winner; ran just twice last season, when runner-up at Musselburgh in April and down the field over this C&D in September; now an 11yo and he's possibly best watched on his return to action.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Ayr

Tommy G

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time course winner; ran just twice last season, when runner-up at Musselburgh in April and down the field over this C&D in September; now an 11yo and he's possibly best watched on his return to action.

16/1

Form: 141669

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All wins over 6f, the most recent in Leicester seller four starts ago; below form in handicaps since; something to prove back up in distance (unconvincing record at 7f).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(10)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nearly A Gonna

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: H D McGuigan

Won five races over 6f for Tim Easterby but shown nothing in two runs for this yard and drop to 5f won't help; off 87 days.

20/1

16/1

Form: 92-007 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Triple 7f winner in blinkers/visor in Ireland; has not troubled the judge in three races, minus headgear, for new stable this season; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Hit form with vengeance through the second half of 2025, winning four of his last five (all here, 1m-1m2f); the bulk of those were on soft to heavy, and he has risen a combined total of 23lb in the handicap; merits respect, but is returning from a 223-day absence; rain would help.

13/2

3

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Made it three course wins from his last four starts when scoring over C&D (soft) nine days ago; came clear with an in-form runner-up last time and this rejuvenated 7yo may well take a 4lb penalty in his stride.

5/2

5

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Suited by plenty of give in the ground and comes here in good form having won two of his last three races, both here, first over 1m2f on good, latest over 1m on soft (won by 4.25l); up 8lb but looks the one to beat.

9/4

Form: -20566 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Suited by Ayr but has gained all course wins over 6f and had that scenario when making a creditable reappearance; below form over various trips (from 5f-1m) since; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:35 Musselburgh

Black Friday

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

11th

12

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:35 Musselburgh

Black Friday

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

4th

8

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Black Friday

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

Latest of multiple wins came at 7f last August; below par lately, including behind The Gay Blade over C&D 12 days ago, but won in cheekpieces earlier in career and they're refitted for the first time since 2022.

20/1

11/4

Form: 985401 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Scored three times (7f/1m) in 2021, including here; regained the winning thread in Class 2 optional claiming handicap at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, making all; respected off only 2lb higher back down in trip/grade.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(8)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Ventura Rascal

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Multiple turf winner; not scored for over a year and form patchy since last win; drop in trip at this track shouldn't inconvenience and claims on pick of turf form now returned to AW.

8/1

5th

3

(2)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:42 Ayr

Ventura Rascal

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.90
Straight Forecast £15.73
Tricast £40.62
Trifecta £74.20

Selections

The Times:

Poet's Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Riot

Telegraph:

Ventura Rascal

TOPSPEED:

Nearly A Gonna

Daily Mail:

Jump The Gun

Daily Express:

Black Friday

POSTDATA:

Tommy G

RP Ratings:

Riot

The Guardian:

Ventura Rascal

Daily Mirror:

Poet's Magic

The Sun:

Poet's Magic

The Star:

Poet's Magic

Daily Record:

Poet's Magic