September 15 / 15.00 Ayr

15.00

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Kilkerran Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Virgin Bet Kilkerran Cup Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.20
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 115-04 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has to produce more than she's managed on her two runs this season but she was progressive last year and last month's 7l fourth of ten at York's Ebor meeting was a step in the right direction; could build on that here.
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13th

13

(20)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

17:05 York

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to winning form at Windsor (11.4f, soft) last month, but didn't shape as though he wanted a drop in trip when third of five at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) 17 days later; cheekpieces given a go.

16/1

3rd

1

(1)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

14:52 Pontefract

Yorkshire Lady

10st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took her Flat turf record to 7-29 when staying on to score at Windsor (11.5f, soft; 25-1) 17 days ago; despite her age she's not fully exposed at this sort of trip and a 2lb nudge looks workable; respected.

3/1

5

(9)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

18:00 Windsor

Yorkshire Lady

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Northern mare whose overall record is 7-35; showed clear signs of a return to form last time; possibilities off same mark.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: -62580 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden here (1m, good to soft) last September and also showed promise in 1m4f handicaps earlier this season; may have needed the run at York (1m6f) last month on his first run since being gelded, but he was beaten before stamina should have been an issue and it's hard to be confident after that.
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3rd

2

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Mr Alan

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

His last two wins came in this race in 2022 (soft) and 2023 (heavy), when trained by George Boughey; he may prefer deeper ground than he'll get today but he ran well when third of nine at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and the promising Alexandra Egan removes a useful 7lb; respected.

5/1

3rd

1

(3)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Mr Alan

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Beaten 17l on his British comeback in valuable handicap at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; far from disgraced after a 132-day break when fourth of six on stable debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; easier ground no problem and this trip is fine; far from dismissed.

7/1

1

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:13 Thirsk

Mr Alan

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Some good runs in Bahrain but beaten 17l on his British comeback in the valuable Rosebery at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, after which he left George Boughey; best known for his exploits in the mud, which isn't forecast, and probably best watched after 132 days away; stable debut.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 542470 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has dropped to a mark 5lb lower than when runner-up at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) in May; also effective on soft ground; however, he's finished down the field on his last two starts and a revival is required.
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5th

7

(5)

8th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

17:00 York

Fishable

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, ridden up the centre and carried head awkwardly 2f out, hung right over 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong

14/1

3rd

6

(12)

15th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Fishable

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final furlong

20/1

6/1

Form: 2-8473 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who returned from a break with a creditable third of 15 at York (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; runs off the same mark and will be fine if slow ground prevails; could be in the mix.
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13th

2

3rd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

First Impression

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful dual-purpose performer but he's on a tough mark over hurdles, now 8lb higher than for his last win (last February) after going up 3lb for a narrow defeat at Doncaster; should give his running but others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

2nd

9

16th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

First Impression

10st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: John Quinn

raced in second

16/1

0

2

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

15:55 Pontefract

First Impression

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

In top form at Chester since returning from a three-month break, posting a win (1m2f, soft) then a good second (1m2f, good to soft); also effective elsewhere and he can give another good account.

11/2

5th
5 (10)
Faylaq

10/1

Form: 456644

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fourth of 15 at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) last month and had another good fourth at Doncaster (1m2f, good) last Wednesday, when hampered late on; every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.
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3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Faylaq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

9yo who was well beaten in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but won two in a row here (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and continued in good form until his blip last time; not ruled out now back here.

12/1

9

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Faylaq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and creditable fifth in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago (2m, AW); he's a 9yo who has never won off a mark this high but is versatile in terms of trip and ran well over C&D last month; not ruled out each-way.

22/1

5th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Faylaq

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today.

18/1

Form: 470021 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Beat just three rivals over C&D (good) last month when ending a long losing run, and he's up 5lb in this more competitive race; however, he remains well treated on his old form and his confidence may have been boosted; a possible if conditions suit (might not want slow ground nowadays).
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0

5

(8)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Whats The Story

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Multiple winner for Keith Dalgleish and was rated higher in his prime; has form figures of 2234 for new stable and again has frame possibilities; scored over C&D in 2022.

7/1

4th

5

(3)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Whats The Story

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May for the now-retired Keith Dalgleish and has form figures of 223 for his current yard; this return to Tapeta is no problem and he has each-way claims again.

4/1

3rd

7

(11)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:45 Sandown

Whats The Story

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May for the now-retired Keith Dalgleish and he's been a good second on his first two starts for this yard (1m, good to soft/soft); there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

15/2

3/1

Form: 1-442

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won sole 2yo start (7f, good) and, after tackling 1m on his first two runs this year, he improved when upped to 1m2f on last month's handicap debut at Goodwood (good to soft), finishing second of five; that was after a 100-day break and this well-bred 3yo could have more to offer for his top yard.
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9th

2

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Al Mubhir

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Well treated on his Listed win at Sandown in July 2024 but he drew a blank during his 2025 Australian campaign and has been well held in both runs (1m, good to firm/good) for new yard this season; still unexposed on AW but he needs to raise his game back in this sphere.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:51 Hamilton

Al Mubhir

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Listed win at Sandown in July 2024 and well treated on that form; however, he drew a blank during his 2025 Australian campaign and was soundly beaten on last month's stable debut in the Thirsk Hunt Cup; something to prove.

16/1

10th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Al Mubhir

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Smart at his best for William Haggas, winning a Listed race at Sandown (1m2f, good) in July 2024; campaigned solely in Australia in 2025 and well beaten on his last two starts; potentially well handicapped back in Britain for a new yard after wind surgery, but he carries obvious risks.

16/1

Form: -03239 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Goes beyond 8.5f for the first time at the age of six; however, he's consistent and performances such as his strong-finishing third in the Golden Mile at Goodwood suggest this new trip is well worth a go; won over 1m at this meeting last year; effective on good to soft and faster; on the shortlist.
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3rd

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Revich

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

10yo who's the sole winner (seven times) in this, if not since autumn 2023, but last two outings at Bath have advertised the need to give him a longer run over 1m2f now; no ground or track issues, and he's among the likeliest.

5/2

4th

2

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Revich

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

No win since September 2023 but he is operating off a much-reduced mark now and he emerged from the pack to take a never-nearer third here eight days ago (1m2f, good); might need them to go too fast up front to win but he holds each-way claims all the same.

9/2

3rd

4

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

21:00 Bath

Revich

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been on good ground or softer; latest was in 2023 and although he has plenty of form (this year even) to give him a chance, having a second stab at 1m2f on latest outing didn't go well enough.

9/1

9th
13 (3)
Tilsitt

20/1

Form: 143136 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He was winning here for the third time when scoring over C&D (good) in July and his good form has continued at Hamilton the next twice, finishing third over 1m1f (soft) before failing to see out 1m4f most recently; he's one to consider now back down in trip and back at Ayr.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 360037 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has struggled to get competitive in handicaps this summer and arrives with something to prove, including if the ground is on the slow side of good; however, he's dropped back down the weights and the return to Ayr could be a big plus, as he bolted up in this race last year on his sole course visit.
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6th

3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Chichester

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Very smart when at his best on the Flat but doesn't look the force of old and pulled up here in June on handicap debut over hurdles.

20/1

1

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Chichester

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Makes handicap hurdle debut looking well treated on best Flat form, albeit with recent evidence (including under this code) suggesting he's not the force of old.

6/1

2

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Chichester

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Smart at his best on the Flat; made low-key start to hurdling career during the winter but positives can be drawn from his fourth at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February and he ought to be better suited by the faster ground here.

7/2

11th
11 (14)
Cockalorum

12/1

Form: 498784 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been at his best this year and his losing run is now up to 14; however, having dropped down the weights he was an encouraging fourth at Windsor a fortnight ago and it's possible he'll build on that.
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4th

5

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Cockalorum

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time.

16/1

4th

5

(5)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Cockalorum

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

10yo with a 9-57 record on turf compared to 0-9 (three seconds) on AW; still a force on turf last season (won off 5lb higher) and 2025 reappearance was okay but he took a backward step at Ripon next time.

16/1

6th

11

(2)

17th Apr 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:15 Ripon

Cockalorum

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

16/1

Form: 037127 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Course winner who posted a success (1m6f, good) and a near-miss (1m4f, soft) from last month's two starts; his trainer's horses are renowned for being versatile trip-wise but this 10yo has never won over shorter than 1m4f and he needs to bounce back from a below-par run at Doncaster on Sunday.
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3rd

5

(2)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

16:05 Ayr

Sir Chauvelin

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

held up in last

9/1

4th

9

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

17:55 Ayr

Sir Chauvelin

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who has won lots of races but hard to be confident in current vein of form.

20/1

10th

8

(7)

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Goodwood

Sir Chauvelin

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

steadied start, in rear

25/1

13th
12 (11)
Society Red

20/1

Form: 581540 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner handicap at Ripon in June but his form has been patchy across his next three starts and others have more compelling claims.
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8th

7

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

16:20 Ripon

Society Red

8st 11lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Richard Fahey

Has worn these cheekpieces the last twice; inconsistent 9yo who was disappointing at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time but prior to that he was a good second over this C&D (soft) and he's capable bouncing back from a poor run; has won over C&D and is versatile ground-wise; not written off.

25/1

9th

4

(3)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ayr

Society Red

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when second of eight in 1m2f Ripon handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering nudged up 1lb with the headgear retained.

6/1

2nd

7

(9)

20th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Society Red

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders on outer

16/1

Form: 024041

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he ended a 15-race losing sequence at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) recently; it remains to be seen whether this inconsistent sort will run well again, but the drop back in trip should be fine and he remains feasibly treated back up 4lb; has won on good to soft.
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8

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Love Is Golden

9st 4lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Paddy Butler

Well treated on his old form for the Johnstons but he returned after a mammoth absence last month and has been tailed off at big prices in both runs (1m4f/2m) for current yard; lots to prove.

66/1

5th

2

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield

Love Is Golden

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Paddy Butler

Quite useful on the Flat up to 1m4f for the Johnstons and later won twice over hurdles for Gary Moore; always in rear on return from a lengthy absence on stable debut at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) 13 days ago; best watched for now.

40/1

9th

5

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Love Is Golden

9st 8lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Paddy Butler

Quite useful on Flat up to 1m4f for the Johnstons and later won twice over hurdles for Gary Moore; however, it's difficult to know what to expect after such a mammoth spell on the sidelines.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £329.40
Straight Forecast £219.48
Tricast £6925.86
Trifecta £4006.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Al Mubhir

SPOTLIGHT:

Revich

TOPSPEED:

Love Is Golden

POSTDATA:

First Impression

RP Ratings:

Cockalorum

The Times:

Al Mubhir

Telegraph:

Al Mubhir

The Guardian:

Al Mubhir

Daily Express:

Al Mubhir

Daily Mirror:

Al Mubhir

The Sun:

Al Mubhir

The Star:

Al Mubhir

Daily Record:

Al Mubhir

Daily Mail:

Revich