September 17 / 14.30 Ayr

14.30

Good

Virgin Bet Ayr Silver Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £30924
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 25 runners
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Virgin Bet Ayr Silver Cup Handicap

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.40
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 042030 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
His Newmarket win in May came off an 8lb lower mark; in and out since and he was well held in the Portland at Doncaster six days ago; others look stronger for win purposes.
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6th

2

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Salisbury

Dusky Lord

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Landed the 2022 Ayr Silver Cup on final run for previous yard; nowhere near that form since but latest effort wasn't devoid of promise; interesting dropped in grade off a reduced mark (11lb lower than for Ayr win).

10/1

7th

9

(8)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:40 Windsor

Dusky Lord

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Stuart Williams

Now 8lb lower than for his Ayr Silver Cup win in 2022; struggled for this yard last season though and he never threatened in a 6f handicap here on his seasonal return four weeks ago; too much to prove for now.

25/1

2nd
24 (13)
Woven

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 220497

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of ability but he hasn't won the races he probably should; on a very dangerous mark on his spring 6f form; goes well fresh so a seven-week break is no bad thing.
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5th

5

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Woven

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though.

8/1

9th

3

(16)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Woven

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who still retains most of his ability and gave a good account when keeping-on second of 21 at York (6f, good) last month; still only 1lb higher than for C&D (heavy) win in October and will be favoured by any rain.

13/2

20/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 196434 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Capable of useful form on his day, as when powering clear at Doncaster in March (6f, good); has not hit the same heights since but conditions are unlikely to faze him and he has run well over C&D in the past.
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5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 112326 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life for his new yard this summer, winning three times in 6f handicaps on fast ground; now 11lb higher than for his last win though and minor money is perhaps his best hope.
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4th

2

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; only 2lb higher here, but has mixed record since that last success and he was down the field at Beverley last time; others are more persuasive.

11/2

6th

5

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Good Earth

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; respectable fifth of ten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago but he remains 4lb above the mark he defied at Haydock.

11/1

5th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Good Earth

10st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Recorded his 13th turf win when scoring in good style at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in April; struggled at York last time but that was a highly competitive Class 4 event and he was runner-up here (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

8/1

Form: 061510 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Usually campaigned over further by this yard, winning 7f handicaps at Doncaster and here this summer; couldn't cut it in a hot Ascot handicap two weeks ago and has little margin for error off this mark.
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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

16/1

Form: 30-923 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Pushing two years since the last of his four wins; two creditable efforts when last seen in June but drying ground won't be a help and others look more convincing.
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10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

3rd

5

(19)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Newmarket

Aplomb

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced near side, in touch with leaders

16/1

7th
9 (24)
Zargun

40/1

Form: 677709

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
In good form on slow ground last autumn and ran well when second of 21 at York in May (6f, good); unable to build on that since, however, and has enough to prove for now.
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7th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:05 Bath

Zargun

8st 10lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Ended a losing run with a front-running 5f win at Doncaster in March (soft); in and out since and there are other pace influences in this field.

16/1

7th

9

(5)

26th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Zargun

8st 12lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Ended a losing run with a front-running 5f win at Doncaster in March (soft); not beaten far at Catterick when last seen in May but others may have his measure today.

20/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: -68552 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Successful during his spells in France and Scandinavia and just signs of late that he may be able to capitalise on some help from the handicapper, finding only an unexposed one too strong at Haydock 15 days ago; should be winning soon but this race is perhaps a shade too competitive.
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9th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Abolish

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form.

6/1

9th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Abolish

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Four-time turf winner from 5.5f-7f; 0-19 on AW but he's been placed on Polytrack and Tapeta; has had a short break since going very close at Windsor (6f, good) in September and he's a player if he can reproduce that form.

6/1

14/1

Form: 822560 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Successful at this meeting as a 2yo and ran well in the 2020 renewal of this race; two good C&D runs in July but he needs to bounce back from a quiet run on AW last month; that is quite possible given his record here.
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2nd

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back.

7/1

20th

6

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Aberama Gold

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope.

10/1

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

12/1

Form: 408724 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins this season and he has run well in both starts since a gelding operation in July, chasing home Devil's Angel at Haydock last month; cheekpieces now join the usual tongue-tie.
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1st

2

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Back to winning ways in a C&D classified event in July; similar form back here in handicap company two weeks ago; a good early pace would play to his strengths.

7/2

6th

11

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Antony Brittain

Hardly prolific but he has six C&D wins on his record, the latest three weeks ago when coming from off the pace to win decisively in 0-50 classified company; this is tougher but we know he's capable when in top form.

7/1

1st

2

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Three wins on AW last year but now on a losing run of 20; there have been some near misses during that sequence but not of late.

20/1

14/1

Form: 304381 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Things clicked back on soft ground at Goodwood (6f) 11 days ago, coming home clear of seven rivals in a Class 4 event; has to race off an 8lb higher mark today and that might prove beyond her.
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8th

5

(5)

9th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Lovely Breeze

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Hugo Palmer

in touch with leaders, headway from 3f out, pushed along from 2f out, soon drifted right, weakened gradually inside final furlong

11/2

11th

14

(2)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Lovely Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Hugo Palmer

raced far side, prominent, ridden when groups merged over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

1st

2

(7)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Lovely Breeze

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hugo Palmer

in touch with leaders, switched to near side after 1f, pushed along and headway 2f out, soon led, ridden and edged left against near rail over 1f out, drifted right but kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably

6/1

25/1

Form: 119763 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Kicked off his season with two 5f wins on good ground and he didn't run badly when third of 11 behind a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell when last seen in July; hopes here are pinned on the addition of a tongue-tie giving him a lift.
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5th

6

(3)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:40 Nottingham

Ava Go Joe

9st 1lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders

6/1

4th

8

(6)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:48 Ripon

Ava Go Joe

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, outpaced and pushed along from over 2f out, ridden when bit short of room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third final 110yds, lost third post

12/1

12th

22

(14)

17th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Ava Go Joe

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

raced centre, prominent, ridden when groups merged over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

10/1

Form: 122972 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
He has done well over 6f for Archie Watson this year, winning on AW in June and runner-up in three of his five starts since; latest Ffos Las second (first-time cheekpieces, retained) was backed up by the clock; runs off the same mark today and not a forlorn hope; front-runner.
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11th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Keady

Ran a stormer over C&D on his seasonal return; the ground went against him at Epsom on Derby day and he has quickly bounced back with placed efforts at Beverley and Newmarket; up 2lb for latest near-miss but still on a good mark; Oisin Murphy booked; decent chance.

7/1

3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

14th
17 (17)
Fortamour

25/1

Form: 511469 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins at Ripon in the spring, both in Class 4 events, and he hasn't been disgraced on his last three starts; this looks a shade too competitive though.
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16th

13

(18)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Fortamour

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

10yo who went close at Ripon (6f, good) in May and stumbled at the start when an unplaced favourite there last month; however, his last eight wins have come at Ripon or Newcastle and he's 0-8 at York.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Fortamour

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time C&D winner; easing mark and back to form, just held by U Sure Do over C&D (good; 25-1) under four weeks ago; is capable of handling easier ground, and well drawn close to the stands' rail in stall 10; stablemate of William Dewhirst.

4/1

16/1

Form: 243164 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer whose three wins have all come at Chester, most recently over 6f in July (off 4lb lower); should run his race but might find a few of these better treated.
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7th

1

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Roman Dragon

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Back to the mark off which he won a 5f handicap at the May meeting; not had optimal conditions since but returning to 6f and dropping in class could see a revival from this eight-time course winner.

5/1

6th

3

(6)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Eight course wins to his name, the latest in May (5f, good) off a 2lb lower mark; had form over 7f in his youth but this year's two C&D runs haven't been convincing.

16/1

9th

4

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester (5f/6f); his last success was in May but he's gone backwards since and was beaten 14l in the Wokingham last time; now returns to Chester but he's drawn out wide and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

16/1

Form: 321443 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Beaten in this race three times but he has been more reliable than usual this year and his recent Doncaster third was another rock-solid effort; seems to handle most ground but his claims would be stronger were soft in the going description; prominent racer.
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7th

9

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Hyperfocus

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good to soft) last July but he's lost his way and has been out of sorts this season; now 17lb lower than for that last win but the veteran has a lot to prove.

20/1

115

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Hyperfocus

8st 8lb

T: Tim Easterby

11

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:42 Haydock

Hyperfocus

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time course winner who has tumbled down the weights and runs here for the first time this season; however, this 11yo has been struggling this year and a major turnaround is required.

25/1

17th
10 (8)
Snash

7/1

Form: 761416 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
2-4 since the cheekpieces went on and he produced a strong finish to win over C&D in July; plenty went wrong for him at Ripon last time but he did come from well back to take sixth, leaving the impression he was still in form; appeals as the type to win a race of this nature.
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1st

10

(12)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Snash

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

midfield on outer, pushed along halfway, switched to near side and ridden over 2f out

7/1

4th

12

(3)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Good strike-rate on AW and he's run creditably on his last three starts; drops back in trip and he's one to take seriously.

12/1

5th

11

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Snash

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tim Easterby

4-9 on Tapeta including two wins over 6f here; 7lb below his last winning mark and has run with credit over 7f at Southwell in his last two starts, but this stiffer track does pose a question.

9/1

20/1

Form: -60044 D BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Came into last year's renewal at the top of his game but could manage only seventh of the 24 runners; two solid runs in good 6f handicaps in June; fluffed the start at Newcastle on Thursday (not for the first time) and ran quite well in the circumstances; can't afford to be giving away that much ground in a race of this nature though.
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7th

10

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Strike Red

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Held on narrowly from Ferrous in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton last time; has performed well twice in the Stewards' Cup over C&D; may remain competitive.

9/1

1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

Form: 277233

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Developing into a useful sprinter, winning at Thirsk on reappearance (5f, soft) and placed four times since; showed 6f was no problem when chasing home Rathbone at Hamilton in July; no surprise to see him on the premises.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

15:35 Hamilton

Edward Cornelius

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Keith Dalgleish

Won on debut in 2021 and on reappearance last year but well beaten first-time-up this season; better effort over 5f here last time but has to show he's as good over 6f.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

14th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Edward Cornelius

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Keith Dalgleish

Soft-ground winner who has run well at both sprint trips here; often leads but never showed up on recent return at Musselburgh (without regular hood, refitted today); may be other days for him.

16/1

10th

2

(3)

30th Apr 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 3

18:45 Musselburgh

Edward Cornelius

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Keith Dalgleish

Has been competitive over C&D but his peak efforts last term came elsewhere; good mark judged on best efforts and he did win first time out last season.

14/1

16/1

Form: 081515 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Back on the up in recent starts, winning a 5f handicap at Sandown in June and producing a career best to see off his 16 rivals in fine style at Haydock last month (6f, good); only fifth off this 7lb higher mark at Sandown four weeks ago but he wasn't seen to best effect there and almost certainly remains in top form; one to take very seriously.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Devils Angel

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Raymond Hurley

Multiple winner but well held in three runs since moving yards and has been off since September; now a 10yo.

20/1

2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022 and his fifth on turf; weighted to confirm recent Curragh form with American In Paris; trainer is back in business after 12 years without a Flat runner and saddled a 33-1 winner at Tipperary on Sunday.

100/30

21th
25 (12)
Oso Rapido

20/1

Form: 616842 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won at Catterick in July and was back at that level when finishing off well for second at Redcar on Tuesday (6f, good to soft); this is a stronger race but he is on a competitive mark and shouldn't be passed over lightly.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

6th

2

(6)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Oso Rapido

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

8/1

7th

1

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Oso Rapido

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened

7/2

Form: 526425 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
He has run well on a couple of occasions this season, notably when second at Epsom on Derby Day (6f, good); not in the same form at Windsor later in June and could prove vulnerable back from a break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(13)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

16:32 Bath

Full Authority

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

Far from solid on 2023 form for new stable and he's on a three-year losing spell; opposed.

33/1

5th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Ffos Las

Full Authority

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Nikki Evans

in touch with leaders

10/1

4

(10)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:10 Windsor

Full Authority

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Nikki Evans

Ended his time with Jane Chapple-Hyam quietly and he finished down the field on last month's stable debut at Wolverhampton; down in the weights but with plenty to prove.

50/1

14/1

Form: -05001 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo, finishing third in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot; slow start to his 3yo campaign but he was gelded in June and returned to action with a game win at Windsor 16 days ago (5f, good); won't be inconvenienced by the return to 6f and is feasibly weighted despite his penalty; stable won this with a 3yo back in 2007.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

6th

6

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Vintage Clarets

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.

7/1

7th

21

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Vintage Clarets

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect.

14/1

25/1

Form: 961059 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Down the field in this race 12 months ago when 4lb higher; two wins this year, notably the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in July; disappointing since but the ability is lurking if he is on a good day.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Pontefract

Rathbone

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent.

10/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Rathbone

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:45 Doncaster

Rathbone

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

awkward start, in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 050321 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
He has a fine record at Ripon and, having run a cracker from out of the weights in the Great St Wilfrid (stable debut; first-time visor), he gained a seventh success there 18 days ago, comfortably on top at the finish; effectively 7lb higher today and that might find him out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner who made a bold bid when runner-up in a 20-runner handicap here (6f, good) 16 days ago; up 3lb but he still looks on a workable mark and is respected back in trip; has won on good to firm and good to soft.

9/2

2nd

20

(17)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Marks Choice

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner; he has done enough this year to think he could add to that tally but this may prove too competitive for the veteran.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Marks Choice

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Gemma Tutty

Ripon specialist (ten wins at that track); run down only by Reigning Profit and Rock Of England when attempting to win the race named in his honour there (5f) 26 days ago; no issue with this return to 6f and has been placed here previously.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £260.40
Straight Forecast £150.85
Tricast £3456.87
Trifecta £4468.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Emperor Spirit

SPOTLIGHT:

Vintage Clarets

NEWMARKET:

Dusky Lord

Daily Mirror:

Asadjumeirah

Daily Record:

Snash

The Sun:

Strike Red

Daily Mail:

Jump The Gun

The Guardian:

Oso Rapido

RP Ratings:

Woven

Daily Express:

Vintage Clarets

The Star:

Vintage Clarets

POSTDATA:

Emperor Spirit

LAMBOURN:

Emperor Spirit

The Times:

Emperor Spirit

Telegraph:

Dusky Lord