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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7th

22

(18)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Woven

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible.

33/1

4th

10

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Woven

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Running in this race for the fourth time, having finished second in 2022 and 2024 and ninth last year; can go well fresh and he retained a good chunk of ability last year; should be arriving on the scene late.

14/1

5

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Woven

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Dods

Not prolific for one of his ability but 6f on slow ground suits him well and he confirmed the promise of his fine run in the Ayr Bronze Cup when winning back at Ayr two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 3lb rise not excessive and he should make another bold bid.

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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5th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Good Earth

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Has been a superb servant, winning 16 of his 99 starts, including three this year; comfortable scorer at Haydock (6f, good to firm) latest, for which he has gone up 6lb; has won over C&D and looks a player again.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Good Earth

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Herrington

The winner of two of his six starts this year, both over 6f at Southwell; he could only manage fourth of the nine runners back at Southwell 20 days ago and he will need to raise his game to defy this mark.

6/1

4th

1

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Good Earth

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Made it 4-15 under Connor Planas when gaining his second C&D success ten days ago; did it comfortably enough and despite a 5lb higher mark, is a major player if in the same form; stable also runs Melissa Honey.

13/2

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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3rd

1

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative.

12/1

11th

1

(15)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back.

12/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Aberama Gold

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success.

7/2

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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6th

15

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Asadjumeirah

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Antony Brittain

His last turf success came over this C&D (good) but back in April 2022; this is his level now but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

8th

12

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

8st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Five-time C&D winner; unable to justify favouritism in a 0-55 here 11 days ago and he has more on his plate at this level.

12/1

3rd

6

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asadjumeirah

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Antony Brittain

Five AW wins but losing run is mounting up; needs a fast pace to aim at and is slipping down the weights; likely to come good again one of these days.

6/1

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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2nd

5

(10)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Emperor Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Made a winning debut for this yard at Newmarket last July (5f, good to firm) and he is now 3lb lower; patchy record since but he can go well fresh and he has a good C&D run on his record.

20/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Keady

Prominent racer; made a winning stable debut at Newmarket (5f) in July off 2lb higher; fair third at Chelmsford two weeks ago (6f) but more will be needed to come out on top this time.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Keady

Prominent racer; made a winning stable debut at Newmarket (5f) in July off 2lb higher; fair third at Chelmsford two weeks ago (6f) but more will be needed to come out on top this time.

10/1

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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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

2nd

9

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Fortamour

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time course winner but well held in his three runs this year and latest was over C&D (good to soft) last month; has form figures of 1242 in this race in the last four years but he needs to turn things around off a sliding mark.

12/1

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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8th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Enhanced his excellent course record when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at the May meeting; stays 7f but rarely seen at the trip now; may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers.

11/2

1st

3

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Chester specialist whose seven course wins include this race last year (off current mark under Oisin Murphy) and Listed event later in 2025; inconsistent elsewhere since but commands respect returned to the Roodee; favourably drawn.

3/1

12th

7

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Roman Dragon

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Well handicapped on his best form last season but he's not easy to predict and has been up and down during another spell in Bahrain since December; comes with risks attached back in Britain and most of his wins have been at Chester; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

25/1

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)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Soundly beaten behind Dark Thirty and others at York (6f, good) last time but his high draw proved to be a negative; won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two starts ago and he could bounce back today and be involved.

9/1

10th

17

(17)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Strike Red

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared with close third at Newcastle (6f, AW) last month then snapped a losing run when winning at Leicester (6f, good to firm); there's still mileage in his mark judged on old form (including two C&D wins); chance.

14/1

1st

12

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Strike Red

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On lengthy losing but he's a smart handicapper on his day and he returned from five months off with a good third at Newcastle (6f, AW) two weeks ago; should benefit from that run and he remains well treated on his second in the Stewards' Cup last August; interesting contender.

6/1

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

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

6

(13)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Devils Angel

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Kingsley

T: Raymond Hurley

Five-time turf winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022; has come up short off revised mark since and starts out for a new yard here; others appeal more.

16/1

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

11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Close third off 6lb higher (from stall 5) in this contest two years ago and 2-4 at Chester overall; however, has a big doubt over current form, reflected in two duck eggs this season; wide draw adds uncertainty.

25/1

12th

7

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Vintage Clarets

8st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-time winner whose mark is now 3lb lower than for his latest success; probably needed the run when well held at Southwell two weeks ago, but didn't show much and may require another before hitting his stride.

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.
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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

2nd

3

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Marks Choice

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Standing dish at Ripon, where he's recorded ten of his 12 wins; his 71st start is his first here; below par in both starts this season; drops 2lb but perhaps needs further favours from the handicapper to win again.

10/1

6th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Marks Choice

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

Ten-time course winner who ended last season with two wins (6f/5f) at Ripon; struggled on Thirsk reappearance last month but he doesn't have a great record when fresh and he's not ruled out back at his favoured track; acts on good to firm and soft.

11/2

15th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Marks Choice

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gemma Tutty

Best known as a Ripon specialist with ten wins there, including his last two starts of 2025; has won fresh, but has tended to need his reappearance in recent years.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

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