September 27 / 14.19 Ayr

14.19

Good

Virginbet.com Handicap

  • Prize money: £5616
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-8845 BF

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Failed to live up to market support when fifth of 11 over this C&D (good) when last seen in July; previously an unlucky-in-running fourth here; gives the impression he has more to offer so no surprise to see him seriously involved.
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4th

10

(11)

6th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Thirsk

Maple Jack

9st 4lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

4/1

1st

7

(4)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Thirsk

Maple Jack

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, switched right soon after start, raced near side

5/1

5th

9

(9)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Maple Jack

8st 11lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Julie Camacho

taken down early, dwelt start, midfield but in touch with leaders, going okay 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 187074 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Had Guest List behind when creditable fourth to a stable companion at Hamilton nine days ago; 3lb below last winning mark over this C&D in April; has never won on ground softer than good.
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3rd

8

(10)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Pearl Of Qatar

8st 11lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along when chased winner over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, kept on but lost second inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

10/1

2nd

9

(4)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:19 Ayr

Pearl Of Qatar

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on and went second but no chance with winner final 110yds

20/1

4th

4

(6)

18th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

14:00 Hamilton

Pearl Of Qatar

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon hung right and ridden, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 561277 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a maiden over 6f at Ripon (good) in June and has generally run well since, latterly finishing a creditable seventh in the Bronze Cup over C&D; in the mix off 1lb lower mark.
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2nd

1

(2)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Thirsk

Tothenines

10st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Just one win to his name but he regularly ran to an RPR in the 80s through the winter and his penultimate start at Ripon (1m, soft) wasn't bad in the context of this race; disconcerting to see him dropped to this grade but no surprise were he to prove too classy.

11/4

12th

5

(8)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tothenines

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Weighted to be involved on 7f Tapeta form in midwinter but he can lose ground at the start and, with no experience of Polytrack, he has something to prove against rivals who handle the surface well.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

20th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Ripon

Tothenines

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: K R Burke

Sole success came over 6f on good ground last June; mostly consistent since, including in his autumn/winter campaign on AW, but he missed the break and was never involved in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return to turf 19 days ago.

7/1

4th
2 (8)
Be Proud

20/1

Form: 208700 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Below his best lately and no sign of a revival when well beaten at Haydock (6f, good to soft) on Saturday; 1-13 at this track; others more convincing.
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3rd

8

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Be Proud

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two

16/1

9th

8

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types.

10/1

9th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in.

13/2

Form: 056670 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of good form to his name at this venue and wasn't disgraced when tenth in the Bronze Cup over C&D 11 days ago; has dropped to a fair mark and needs considering.
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11th

12

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:35 Musselburgh

Black Friday

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

11th

12

(2)

6th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:35 Musselburgh

Black Friday

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

4th

8

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Black Friday

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

Latest of multiple wins came at 7f last August; below par lately, including behind The Gay Blade over C&D 12 days ago, but won in cheekpieces earlier in career and they're refitted for the first time since 2022.

20/1

Form: 117346 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who recorded back-to-back wins over 5f/6f here (good) last month; his style of racing can often make him a hostage to fortune and he failed to get a clear run when a nevertheless creditable sixth on the AW 12 days ago; seems to be in good heart and looks a player back at this venue.
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4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

14/1

Form: 006574 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for this yard; held on Thursday's Pontefract form with Golden Apollo but didn't get the clearest of runs on that occasion and can do better.
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11

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions.

20/1

Form: 385851 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Put some ordinary efforts over 7f behind him when returning to winning ways at Pontefract (6f, good) on Thursday; 4lb penalty to carry for that success but good chance of another bold show.
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81

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Golden Apollo

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

5th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Golden Apollo

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Mark continues to fall and he displayed spark as recently as June, but this 9yo has been well beaten on last four starts.

12/1

16/1

Form: 0-2566

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Debut for this stable after leaving Kevin Ryan when failing to get the clearest of runs and finishing sixth of 11 at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) nine days ago; yet to win handicap company and may need to drop a few pounds.
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8th

5

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Guest List

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Losing run stands at 18 and she hasn't really threatened in recent outings; tumbling down the weights but others are safer.

12/1

10th

5

(10)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Guest List

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Sole win came in 2021 for previous yard; not particularly solid on recent form and has been unable to capitalise on a tumbling mark.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Guest List

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Disappointing filly who is yet to be placed after six starts this year; continues to slip down the weights but needs to turn a corner; sports first-time blinkers today (well beaten when tried in cheekpieces last year).

16/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: -94500 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Nowhere near the force of old and has drawn a blank since rejoining the Fahey stable after a spell in Ireland; never a factor in the Bronze Cup over C&D (6f, good) last time; hopes pinned on first-time cheekpieces sparking a revival.
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10th

3

(9)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:12 Nottingham

Summer Sands

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Richard Fahey

Smart 2yo for this yard but no win since his Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy success in October 2019; continues to drop in the weights but others look safer.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:14 Ayr

Summer Sands

10st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

led, headed but prominent after 2f

7/1

4th

1

(2)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Thirsk

Summer Sands

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

8/1

Form: 289495 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fared best of those who contested the Bronze Cup over C&D 11 days ago, keeping on well in the closing stages; missed an engagement at Haydock on Saturday because of unsuitable ground (good to soft); in good heart and solid on form but wouldn't want rain.
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5th

3

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Jordan Electrics

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jim Goldie

Spent last year in the grip of the handicapper after seven wins in 2024; more leniently treated now and ran respectably when sixth of 28 in the 7f Victoria Cup at Ascot; seemed unsuited by drop back to 5f next time; this intermediate trip is probably ideal these days and he commands respect.

10/1

9th

1

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Nine course wins to his name from 22 starts here (3-7 over C&D); in good form of late, having spent last year in the grip of the handicapper, but that was over 7f and whether he still has the toe for 5f, at his age off this mark, is the question; yard also runs Woohoo.

6/1

6th

22

(27)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Jordan Electrics

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who had raced only over sprint distances until a resurgent effort (second of 18) upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; goes back up in class and seems unlikely to land a Victoria Cup aged ten; gained last five wins, all in 2024, at Hamilton.

33/1

33/1

Form: 52/907 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Down the field on all three starts for Linda Perrett after leaving Richard Hannon's stable in June; first run since a wind operation last month; probably best watched on this occasion.
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4th

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

8st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; runner-up here in August but she's been well held in last three runs and losing run is now up ten; others preferred.

8/1

9

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 1lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: Linda Perratt

Most recent win came at 50-1 over C&D last summer; second here last month but only fifth on most recent start when behind Sixcor, Crackinthunder and Ski Angel.

25/1

7

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Musselburgh

Hard Nut

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

3-39; no match for the winner when second of six over this C&D (good) this month; failed to beat a rival at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) since; yard also runs Sixcor.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £102.30
Straight Forecast £108.04
Tricast £592.38
Trifecta £900.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Jordan Electrics

Daily Mail:

Golden Apollo

SPOTLIGHT:

Water Of Leith

The Times:

Tothenines

Telegraph:

Summer Sands

RP Ratings:

Black Friday

The Star:

Water Of Leith

POSTDATA:

Jordan Electrics

The Guardian:

Jordan Electrics

Daily Mirror:

Jordan Electrics

Daily Express:

Golden Apollo

The Sun:

Golden Apollo

Daily Record:

Golden Apollo