October 29 / 15.08 Ayr

15.08

Good To Soft

Marine & Lawn Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £7624.4
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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Marine & Lawn Handicap Chase

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 42244- C

Last run: 211 days

W: 12st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mainly over hurdles last season but reverted to chasing on his final start when fair fourth over this C&D (good to soft) in quite valuable handicap on his first run after wind surgery; down 4lb on return to action; has yet to win over this far.
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1

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Elvis Mail

12st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

12yo who lacked fluency when back over fences and was soundly beaten at Haydock in December; however, prior to that he made a fairly encouraging return from an absence over hurdles at Ayr and he's a six-time winner at Kelso; could have a part to play now back here.

13/2

5th

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Elvis Mail

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Likeable veteran whose ten wins include six at Kelso and three here; made a successful reappearance in 3m2f chase at Kelso (from Famous Bridge) last autumn; doesn't run often over hurdles these days but he has a lower mark and cannot be ruled out completely.

15/2

5th

1

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Elvis Mail

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Likeable veteran whose ten wins include six at Kelso and three here; made a successful reappearance in 3m2f chase at Kelso (from Famous Bridge) last autumn; doesn't run often over hurdles these days but he has a lower mark and cannot be ruled out completely.

15/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 9/P43- CD

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Promising as a novice chaser but had only three runs last season, winding up with a third over 3m at Perth (good to soft) in April; has dropped to a favourable mark and stable has been going well lately; highly respected.
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5

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Marown

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

12yo who is without a win since 2021 and is going beyond 3m1f for the first time; however, having dropped down the weights, he took a step back in the right direction when third over Carlisle's stiff 3m recently and his trainer does very well with veterans; not discounted.

14/1

3rd

5

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:25 Carlisle

Marown

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Remains without a victory since 2021 and he's been pulled up on his last three runs, most recently in 2m7f Newcastle handicap in January; he's not easy to make a case for.

14/1

2

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:35 Newcastle

Marown

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

12yo who needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's well handicapped on his best 2024 efforts and he may have needed the run at Aintree three months ago following an absence (pulled up); not written off.

8/1

Form: 2412P-

Last run: 252 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Progressive hurdler last season but found Grade 2 company too hot and was pulled up on his final start (wore first-time cheekpieces); no headgear for this chasing debut but tongue strap goes on; missed recent engagement at Kelso because of unsuitable ground (good); could be a threat if taking well to fences.
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6

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:50 Perth

Readysteadybeau

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Won from the front at Ayr (3m, soft; beat Marown by 6.5l) in December to make it 3-9 over fences; couldn't lead when disappointing three months ago; if getting to the front he's not without hope of staying there.

4/1

6

26th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:50 Perth

Readysteadybeau

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

led, bad mistake and headed 4 out, soon lost ground quickly, pulled up after 3 out

4/1

5th

4

3rd Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

16:00 Musselburgh

Readysteadybeau

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Returned to form with front-running win at Ayr (3m, soft) in December and is now 3-9 over fences; should be fine on this right-handed track but latest 7lb rise demands more from him and he may not be allowed an uncontested lead this time.

4/1

Form: 1-1214 D BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Fourth over hurdles last time but had previously won two of three starts over fences, latterly over 3m at Perth (good) in August; has climbed the weights considerably and has to cope with shorter trip but she can't be ruled out.
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3rd

2

15th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 200y

13:40 Punchestown

Getaway Goldie

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice on better ground over fences in the summer; form has dipped in her last couple of starts including back over timber last time when pulled up in first-time blinkers (retained); well treated on peak form but suspicion she wants the ground quicker than this.

11/1

10

26th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:08 Limerick

Getaway Goldie

10st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Was in decent form over fences during the summer, winning twice; was below her best in cheekpieces last time and reverts to hurdles with blinkers tried; lower mark in this sphere but isn't as effective.

10/1

6th

6

4th Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 3f 165y

11:55 Fairyhouse

Getaway Goldie

10st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent 7th

4/1

Form: 35429-

Last run: 210 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Useful chaser at his best; failed to win last season and was tailed off in the Scottish National here (4m, good to soft) when last seen in April; missed recent engagement at Carlisle because of unsuitable ground (good); likely to find this trip on the sharp side on seasonal reappearance.
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8

28th Jan 2024

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

13:25 Doncaster

The Ferry Master

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Won off 3lb higher at Kelso (2m5f) last May but has proved far from consistent otherwise in recent times; distant third over C&D last month and needs to improve on that form.

16/1

3rd

4

15th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

The Ferry Master

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

Won a four-runner handicap off this mark at Kelso in May but his form has been patchy in recent seasons; pulled up the last twice.

12/1

Form: 2321F- C BF

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Winning for the second time over fences when scoring in game fashion at Wetherby (2m3f, heavy) in March; favourite in first-time cheekpieces and still going well enough in front when falling three out at Newcastle (2m4f, good) on latest start in April; makes seasonal reappearance off the same mark without headgear and remains with room for improvement; any rain would be welcome.
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3rd

3

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Buster Valentine

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Dual chase winner but not been at his best this season (last twice over hurdles); on a good mark and conditions suit; could go well.

10/1

5th

4

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:40 Market Rasen

Buster Valentine

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Useful chaser at his best but didn't fire on either start over fences this season and was unable to land a telling blow when back over hurdles last month; needs to turn a corner.

25/1

5th

9

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 3

15:50 Carlisle

Buster Valentine

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Two-time hurdle winner who scored over fences at Wetherby last March; however, this 10yo has been below par in chases on his two outings this season and a return to form is needed.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.70
Straight Forecast £8.56
Trifecta £31.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Elvis Mail

SPOTLIGHT:

Marown

D Express:

Getaway Goldie

Daily Mirror:

Buster Valentine

POSTDATA:

Marown

Telegraph:

Marown

TOPSPEED:

Elvis Mail

The Times:

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The Guardian:

Elvis Mail

Daily Mail:

Elvis Mail

The Sun:

Elvis Mail

The Star:

Elvis Mail

Daily Record:

Elvis Mail