September 16 / 14.00 Ayr

14.00

Good To Soft

EBF Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £9277.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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EBF Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 835135

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in July when upped in trip for his nursery debut and kept on for a solid third at Newcastle (6f, AW) next time; endured a torrid passage when a close fifth of six at Redcar (7f, good to soft) on Tuesday and, while the drop back to 6f could be a negative, he looks well treated off his current mark and has to be respected.
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10th

11

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Better effort when a front-running fourth at Newcastle last week (1m); returning to 7f no problem but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

4th

3

(6)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Prairie Falcon

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Winless since his 2yo days; went close off 4lb higher here in March (7f) but he hasn't matched it in six runs since; stamina not proven.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 41015 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won on his nursery debut at Haydock (6f, soft) in July and again ran well when fifth of 18 at York (6f, good) last month; can give another good account for trainer who has won the last two runnings of this race.
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23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ramazan

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

3rd
5 (2)

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 342

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break at Carlisle last month and showed improved form when going close in that 6f novice (good; lost a shoe); begins handicap life on a fair mark and he could continue to progress; on the shortlist.
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No Results Found

Form: 2618 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Built on his previous promise (including on good to soft ground) when winning Pontefract novice (6f, good to firm) in July on his third start; merely mid-division on nursery debut at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good) but this is less competitive and he's not written off.
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12th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Braveheart Boy

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

reared start, blindfold off late, lost many lengths start, joined main group halfway, soon no impression

16/1

8th

8

(9)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Braveheart Boy

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Narrowly beat a notable rival in C&D novice event nearly two years ago; 0-14 in handicaps since but has possibilities off a reduced mark back here, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/1

7th

10

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:15 Musselburgh

Braveheart Boy

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

upset in stalls, awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

Form: 451595 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Worth a second look given that he won a C&D maiden in June on his sole visit to Ayr; however, he hasn't threatened on his three starts since and has to raise his game.
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2nd

7

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Six turf wins, three in 2025; 0-22 on AW and although having a healthy pull at the weights with Desdemona on their C&D run in February he's not looked in peak form on last two starts.

13/2

4th

2

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D win last May and followed up at Lingfield (6f; both good to firm) one week later; now 14lb lower so he has handicapping claims, for all his recent efforts need bettering; stable also runs Cabeza De Llave.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On the downgrade now but placed over C&D on two of his last three appearances; no match for Desdemona when second on latter occasion but now 11lb better off; can make his presence felt.

5/1

12/1

Form: 656

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 7l on all three starts (5f, good/good to firm) and improvement is needed if she's to make a winning nursery debut; however, improvement is possible from this half-sister to talented sprinter Boonie and she's one to keep an eye on in the betting.
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7th

5

(7)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Flying Barty

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

led early, headed and prominent after 1f

9/1

10th

1

(9)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flying Barty

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

Made a promising seasonal/stable debut when third of ten at Bath (5.7f, firm) in May, but tailed-off last of four at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last month; new headgear combination given a go on AW debut and she needs to bounce back.

11/2

4th

4

(3)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Goodwood

Flying Barty

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

towards near side, pressed leaders, hung right and weakened over 1f out

13/8

8/1

Form: 444302

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his six starts since winning at Hamilton (5f, good) in May and he hasn't progressed, but he was a solid second of six in a nursery at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago and might not be far away.
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9th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today.

9/1

4th

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Jm Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Below best from a high draw in the Group 1 Abbaye on final 2025 start; thoroughly reliable previously and he richly deserved his Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft; effective on good to firm) last August; versatile track-wise but has never run at Newmarket so there is a query to answer.

9/1

6th

1

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Jm Jungle

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Thoroughly honest 5yo who has risen to new heights over 5f this year with his win in the Dash at Epsom (good; acts on good to firm) topped by a Group 2 win at Goodwood last time out, albeit with the race going like clockwork for him; has more to do in this company, including with Washington Heights on Listed form over C&D in July, but he won't fail for the want of trying.

11/1

10/1

Form: 715103 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a nursery at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and bounced back from lesser run at York with a close third of six at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, when denied a clear run; could be thereabouts.
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8th

1

(4)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:40 Carlisle

Shandy Star

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Has dropped a long way in the weights and is 5lb lower than when runner-up in a big-field handicap at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November; needs to better her three efforts since returning in March, though.

16/1

6th

3

(11)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Shandy Star

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Three wins, the latest over 6f at Pontefract in October 2022 (good to soft); good run when second over 7f at Newmarket in November (7f, heavy) but disappointing since.

25/1

6th

3

(11)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:40 Beverley

Shandy Star

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Three wins, the latest over 6f at Pontefract in October 2022 (good to soft); good run when second over 7f at Newmarket in November (7f, heavy) but disappointing since.

25/1

Form: 414321

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Short-headed at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) last month and went one better at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) most recently; needs to prove she stays 6f but she wasn't stopping at the line at stiff Carlisle and has an improving profile; she's one to consider up 5lb.
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No Results Found

Form: 822

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beaten a nose at Ripon (5f, good) last month on his second start and there was an identical outcome at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last time; kept on well each time to suggest he'll be suited by 6f, and he has potential off his opening mark.
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11th

8

(6)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Premier Option

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Lightly raced maiden; has ability but has had two breaks since reappearing in April and he didn't run well either side of his latest one (on AW last week); plenty of work to do.

25/1

8th

2

(1)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Premier Option

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

ducked left start, towards rear on far side of group, hung left and weakened over 2f out

10/1

12th

13

(8)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:20 York

Premier Option

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tim Easterby

Returned to form with close fourth from the front at Catterick (5f, good to soft) last Wednesday when wearing this headgear for first time; however, needs something extra if he's to break his duck in this better race.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £8.25
Tricast £29.77
Trifecta £39.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

Premier Option

The Guardian:

Don't Fight It

The Times:

Reward Smile

POSTDATA:

Shandy Star

Daily Express:

Ramazan

Telegraph:

Jm Jungle

SPOTLIGHT:

Prairie Falcon

TOPSPEED:

Premier Option

Daily Mail:

Premier Option

Daily Mirror:

Premier Option

Daily Record:

Premier Option

The Sun:

Don't Fight It

The Star:

Don't Fight It