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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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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Distance / Class
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
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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
Date / Going /
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: R Mike Smith

Won four handicaps here (1m-1m2f, good or slower) in the second half of 2025; yet to fire this time around and may need both slower ground and further help from the handicapper.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Ended 2025 when completing a hat-trick over C&D (third C&D success) in October but he's yet to fire this summer, soon ridden when only seventh of ten over C&D 16 days ago; has something to prove now.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Enjoyed a revival in second half of last season, winning four times here (1m-1m2f, good-heavy); well down the field on last month's reappearance outing, though, and remains on a tough mark.

16/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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