September 27 / 16.04 Ayr

16.04

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  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 414345 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f course winner this season and consistent in recent months; fully effective over 7f and ought to be on the premises once again.
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4th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Classy Al

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance.

10/1

14th

16

(8)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Classy Al

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Posted a duck egg over C&D last weekend on reappearance, taking Musselburgh record to 0-8; has done all his winning at Ayr and Hamilton; not the percentage call.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 068214

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Much better known for his AW exploits; opened turf account in amateur jockeys' race at Carlisle (1m, good) last month and has since made the frame over that trip here but today's drop back to 7f may not be ideal.
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10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

10th

10

(9)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A dual 1m/1m2f turf scorer in the summer and not seen to best effect when tenth in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap nine days ago, helping set a strong pace; he can't be discounted off a 3lb lower mark.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 9-4327 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Placed on consecutive starts this summer, the latter over C&D, but ought to have coped with the soft ground when down the field at Catterick three weeks ago and has very modest 1-38 strike-rate.
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4th

12

(4)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

One Last Hug

8st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile trip-wise having been placed at up to 1m5f, while his latest win came over 6f here in December; rather in and out since and he failed to beat a rival at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) six days ago; others safer.

25/1

9th

9

(3)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

One Last Hug

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jim Goldie

Strong at the finish when landing a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; good late headway over 6f here last week too; hard to win with but he's capable at this level.

14/1

4th

6

(6)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

One Last Hug

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, ran on from over 1f out, nearest finish

10/1

16/1

Form: 678236

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Useful in his prime but has regressed for David O'Meara this season and was recently sold for £5,000; makes stable debut from career-low mark but others have much more appealing profiles; often wears headgear, not today.
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7th

4

(14)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Safran

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Scored twice in France; 0-21 for David O'Meara but wasn't beaten far at Ayr (7f) on debut for Ewan Whillans and has possibilities if building on that effort; remains 27lb below his peak mark.

14/1

10

(5)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Safran

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

Won twice in France but failed to win in 21 starts for David O'Meara; has dropped a long way in the weights and last month's stable debut wasn't without promise; stable also run Kilconquhar.

14/1

4th

4

(2)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:04 Ayr

Safran

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in rear, midfield 5f out, pushed along 2f out, in touch with leaders when ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, lost third final stride

16/1

6/1

Form: 643612 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Doubled career tally at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) in July and probably bettered that performance when clear second to progressive rival over same C&D (good) last month; another 2lb higher here but can cope with the drop back in trip; one to consider.
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7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

5th

21

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

On The River

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted.

16/1

4/1

Form: /86731 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Seemingly aided by cheekpieces this month, more recently when coming from off the pace to score at Catterick (7f, good to soft) ten days ago; drew well clear with the runner-up there and today's faster ground will also suit; dangerous to ignore.
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10th

9

(5)

18th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Josiebond

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Won this race off a 7lb higher mark in 2023; bit disappointing so far this season, including over C&D last time; stable going well so no surprise if she were to bounce back.

6/1

7th

6

(7)

29th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

15:40 Beverley

Josiebond

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

prominent, lost position gradually over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

5th

7

(3)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Josiebond

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

in touch with leaders, switched to near side over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong

9/1

10/1

Form: 221064 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made all to beat four rivals off today's mark here (1m, good) last month and was very respectable fourth of 13 over C&D (good) 12 days ago; has claims on that evidence, but consistency is not her strong suit.
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9th

9

(1)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:55 Ayr

Far From A Ruby

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Katie Scott

Defied a 10lb higher mark at this course (1m, good) last August; placed effort in 0-50 classified event here (1m, good to soft) eight days ago is inferior form; however, well treated if raising her game.

10/1

3rd

4

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ayr

Far From A Ruby

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

Her form has gone the wrong way this year and she's been well beaten at Musselburgh the last twice; however, she doesn't have a good record there whereas she's run several good races here, including when fourth of six over C&D as recently as May; could play a major role now back here.

13/2

7th

8

(7)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

21:00 Musselburgh

Far From A Ruby

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

mounted on course and taken down early, awkward start, soon recovered and prominent

10/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 163263 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won twice over today's trip in the spring (good/good to firm) and posted good effort when third at Thirsk (7f, soft) this month; will be suited by today's return to quicker ground and current mark is workable; shortlisted.
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8th

9

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Langholm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended 2025 below par and yet to hit top form this season, well held in 7f Catterick handicap last time; this course winner needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Langholm

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Michael Dods

Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling.

25/1

13th

10

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance.

20/1

Form: 807278 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form when runner-up in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month but well beaten on turf twice since (visored last time); subsequently had a wind op; cheekpieces the headgear of choice today; not an easy one to predict.
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2

(8)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:55 Ayr

St Andrews Castle

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Successful over 7f on AW and 1m2f here this term; form has dipped since the latter win, however.

12/1

5th

3

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

St Andrews Castle

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jim Goldie

Resumed winning ways at Ayr (1m2f) in May but he's been well below par since, only tenth at Musselburgh (9f) ten days ago; he needs to get back on track.

10/1

10th

7

(2)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

St Andrews Castle

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Won for the second time on turf at Ayr (1m2f, good) in May but despite that form looking solid enough, he's been some way below that in two subsequent starts; bit to prove dropping slightly in trip.

14/1

Form: 0-3026

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo; belied 50-1 odds when keeping-on second over C&D (good) last month but raced too freely and was below that form at Carlisle soon afterwards; others have more compelling claims.
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10th

10

(10)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:20 Ayr

Hollis Brown

8st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Linda Perratt

in rear, switched to near side 3f out, soon weakened

25/1

5th

7

(6)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:42 Musselburgh

Hollis Brown

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

towards rear

33/1

7th

4

(9)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:37 Ayr

Hollis Brown

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

held up in rear

25/1

25/1

Form: 012000

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Gained both wins over 5f, the latter at Carlisle (good to soft) in July; back on a workable mark now but comes here after three heavy defeats (latest was first attempt at 7f) and has stamina to prove.
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11th

7

(8)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:04 Ayr

Wheres Diana

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

never better than mid-division, weakened quickly from over 3f out, eased over 1f out

25/1

10th

4

(9)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:55 Catterick

Wheres Diana

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

prominent, niggled along and dropped to midfield after 2f, ridden and no impression from over 3f out

20/1

2

(4)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Wheres Diana

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

Two good runs in July but the wheels have dropped off all of a sudden, failing to beat a rival for the second race running at Catterick on Monday.

20/1

Form: 431216 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
2-7 since switching to current stable in July, with both wins gained over 7f on ground slower than good; also suited by a quicker surface and his recent defeat at Catterick can be excused (trapped wide throughout); respectable fourth at Hamilton (1m) yesterday.
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13th

4

(4)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Breckland

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Keith Dalgleish

raced far side, prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 4 in group

16/1

10th

5

(13)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Ayr

Breckland

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

prominent on outer, ridden under 3f out, gradually lost position

8/1

2

(10)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:04 Ayr

Breckland

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

2-7 since switching to current stable in July, with both wins gained over 7f on ground slower than good; also suited by a quicker surface and his recent defeat at Catterick can be excused (trapped wide throughout); respectable fourth at Hamilton (1m) yesterday.

6/1

Non-runners

Breckland

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £17.50
Straight Forecast £16.82
Tricast £249.95
Trifecta £245.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

Far From A Ruby

Telegraph:

Josiebond

Daily Mail:

Classy Al

Daily Express:

On The River

The Star:

Star Of St James

SPOTLIGHT:

Langholm

Daily Mirror:

Classy Al

Daily Record:

On The River

POSTDATA:

Far From A Ruby

The Times:

Far From A Ruby

The Guardian:

Josiebond

The Sun:

Josiebond