April 22 / 17.20 Ayr

17.20

Good To Soft

Golf Inn Prestwick Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5446
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Golf Inn Prestwick Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Court Cave out of an unraced half-sister to several winners; trainer is 1-1 with his British bumper runners in the last five seasons; much respected newcomer, especially if strong in the market.
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2nd

1

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Bumble Bee Bet

11st 4lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

prominent

5/2

8th

2

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

18:10 Sligo

Bumble Bee Bet

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Workmanlike winner of a good ground bumper at Ayr in April was then well held in a winner's contest at the Curragh and never really sighted when soundly beaten on hurdles debut at Galway recently on softer ground; best watched for now.

11/2

9th

1

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 150y

13:55 Galway

Bumble Bee Bet

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Workmanlike winner of a good ground bumper at Ayr in April; well held in a winner's contest at the Curragh since; difficult to know how the forecast rain will suit but interesting on his hurdles debut.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 21 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too green to do himself justice on debut and duly improved to win comfortably back at Doncaster (good) in March; open to further progress and his stable won the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last weekend; big player.
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8

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:23 Uttoxeter

Luckie Seven

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Launched hurdling career with two good-ground Perth wins last summer (2m4f/2m) and was creditable third on handicap debut at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November; off for 258 days since but remains open to improvement; major player if fully tuned up.

8/1

3rd

4

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Luckie Seven

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

held up in last

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Kodiac; dam placed over 1m in USA, sister to 1m winner Baynunah, half-sister to useful 11.4f/1m4f winner Grand Bazaar; rare UK raider for Irish yard; tongue tied for debut.
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5

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Recoded

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good) on stable debut last October but was disappointing favourite on handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) one year ago and has not raced again since; had wind op in June.

6/1

5

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Recoded

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good) on stable debut last October but was disappointing favourite on handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) one year ago and has not raced again since; had wind op in June.

6/1

5

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

16:02 Warwick

Recoded

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good) on stable debut last October but was disappointing favourite on handicap debut at Plumpton (2m4f, good) one year ago and has not raced again since; had wind op in June.

6/1

Form: 3

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise when third over C&D (good to soft; 4-1) in February and wouldn't have to improve much to be a serious contender today; Stuart Crawford and Brian Hughes combined to win this race in 2021.
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3rd

2

31st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 3

14:55 Leicester

Giacosa

11st 8lb

J: David Bass

T: Sophie Leech

Made the frame in two Ayr bumpers for previous yard; sent to France for both hurdles starts, winning at Machecoul (2m3f, very soft) then pulled up at Nantes; hood now added; market can guide returned to British soil.

8/1

4th

5

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Ayr

Giacosa

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: S R B Crawford

Showed some promise when third over C&D (good to soft; 4-1) in February and wouldn't have to improve much to be a serious contender today; Stuart Crawford and Brian Hughes combined to win this race in 2021.

8/1

3rd

3

27th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Giacosa

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: S R B Crawford

chased leaders, pushed along and went third 3f out, soon ridden and no extra

4/1

Form: 47

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £100,000 after shaping well in a point and he was an encouraging fourth in a Punchestown bumper (yielding) in February; raced too freely in the mud at Gowran three weeks later; needs to bounce back but he still has potential and these less testing conditions may help.
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5th

5

31st Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Champagne Admiral

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: P A Fahy

took keen hold, led, 3 lengths ahead halfway, much reduced lead when not fluent 3 out, soon headed, weakened before 2 out

25/1

5th

2

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Punchestown

Champagne Admiral

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: P A Fahy

soon disputed lead, pressed leader when not fluent 3rd, mistake 4th, mistake 4 out, soon dropped to rear

5/2

1st

9

29th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Champagne Admiral

10st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: P A Fahy

made virtually all, soon led at slow pace, increased tempo before 7th, not fluent 3 out, faced challenges but going okay after 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in

11/2

Form: 42

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite on debut; stepped up markedly on that form when second of nine here (good to soft) in February, finishing 4l ahead of Giacosa; taking into account Dylan Johnston's 7lb claim he receives weight all round; each-way possibilities.
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2nd

8

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Slugger

10st 10lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Harry Derham

midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds

25/1

2nd

8

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Slugger

10st 10lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Harry Derham

midfield, smooth headway 4 out, joined leader going easily just after 2 out, not fluent but led narrowly last, soon ridden, headed and no extra final 110yds

25/1

4th

9

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Slugger

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Prominent-racer who is unbeaten in three starts for Harry Derham (1m7f-2m1f, good-soft), most recently beating five rivals at Musselburgh in January; today is a much tougher test of his credentials but this 6yo C&D winner is clearly thriving and could continue to improve for his up-and-coming yard.

14/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-backed favourite and shaped nicely when second of ten at Newcastle (good to soft) in December; represents powerful connections and should again be involved in the finish.
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4th

2

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Impatient

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

He has had his ups and downs in the past but he won in fine style at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in December and went close at Market Rasen (3m, soft) subsequently, when well clear of the third; key player.

7/2

2nd

2

1st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

14:55 Market Rasen

Impatient

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

2-9 over fences; not one to rely upon heavily but looked in very good nick when winning readily at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) in December and today's 7lb higher mark may not be beyond him.

11/4

Form: 2

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to excel over longer distances so his 1l second of five over C&D (good; 9-1) six weeks ago was an encouraging start; may well improve but this is a much deeper race.
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4th

5

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:27 Perth

River Ayr

11st 6lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

in touch with leaders on outer

9/2

4th

10

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

River Ayr

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than fifth over hurdles and his effort flattened out late on in a 2m4f handicap at Perth (beaten 11l) last month; mark is falling but he needs to find more.

16/1

4th

10

15th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

20:22 Perth

River Ayr

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than fifth over hurdles and his effort flattened out late on in a 2m4f handicap at Perth (beaten 11l) last month; mark is falling but he needs to find more.

16/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 16l at Hereford (good to soft; 12-1) 16 days ago, left behind final 2f; plenty of improvement required.
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3rd

6

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

13:40 Stratford

Macs Legacy

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Second to very progressive rival on handicap debut at Hereford (3m1f, good) in January and bounced back from lesser effort when third at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy; first-time blinkers) last month; back up to a staying trip today and could still have more to offer.

11/2

3rd

6

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

13:40 Stratford

Macs Legacy

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Rebecca Curtis

Second to very progressive rival on handicap debut at Hereford (3m1f, good) in January and bounced back from lesser effort when third at Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy; first-time blinkers) last month; back up to a staying trip today and could still have more to offer.

11/2

3rd

3

31st Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Ffos Las

Macs Legacy

11st 7lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Rebecca Curtis

Displayed clear improvement when second to very progressive rival on handicap debut at Hereford (3m1f, good) two starts ago but was slightly disappointing on soft ground there (2m5f) last month and conditions are a worry again here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £40,000 at Cheltenham in January after winning an Alnwick point by 13l; has joined an excellent yard with a useful strike-rate with its few runners in British bumpers; has to be considered.
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6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:45 Kelso

Whosmydaddy

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Has rather mixed record since winning twice (2m7f/3m) for Sandy Thomson towards end of last season but ran big race before succumbing to Super Citizen at Carlisle (3m, good) a fortnight ago; a possible.

4/1

6

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:45 Kelso

Whosmydaddy

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Has rather mixed record since winning twice (2m7f/3m) for Sandy Thomson towards end of last season but ran big race before succumbing to Super Citizen at Carlisle (3m, good) a fortnight ago; a possible.

4/1

2nd

2

8th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Whosmydaddy

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

led at steady pace, increased tempo before 4 out, clear before 3 out, reduced lead before 2 out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for just 1,500euros as a foal but he makes some appeal on pedigree, his dam a half-sister to the smart dual-purpose performer Blue Bajan; Northern Ireland-based trainer is 1-7 with British bumper runners in recent seasons.
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7th

6

27th May 2023

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:40 Cartmel

Bay West

10st 10lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Andrew Hamilton

always behind, awkward jump 2nd, detached after 4 out, tailed off

100/1

6th

5

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:15 Perth

Bay West

10st 12lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Andrew Hamilton

In rear when falling on Irish point debut in February and always behind in Ayr bumper on last month's rules debut; now with a new stable; hood fitted today.

25/1

11th

11

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Ayr

Bay West

10st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gerald Stephen Quinn

Changed hands for just 1,500euros as a foal but he makes some appeal on pedigree, his dam a half-sister to the smart dual-purpose performer Blue Bajan; Northern Ireland-based trainer is 1-7 with British bumper runners in recent seasons.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18 D

Last run: 114 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

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1

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Ayr

Cato Capone

11st 7lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Gordon Elliott

8th

2

29th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Cato Capone

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gordon Elliott

Bought for £180,000 after finishing second in a point behind Encanto Bruno who made it 2-2 in bumpers when impressing at Cheltenham in October; awarded a Punchestown bumper (yielding) in the stewards' room after going down by a head to Lecky Watson and there's unlikely to be much between them here; Jamie Codd rode then but not now.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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2

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

16:15 Fontwell

Fourtowns

11st 12lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Humphrey

14-race maiden who was well-held when sixth of seven finishers at Warwick (2m3f, good) in June on stable debut; down 2lb and needs to find improvement.

14/1

6th

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Fourtowns

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

13-race maiden who was well beaten in December on his final run for Ben Pauling; sold for £9,500 in February; however, he was a good second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in November and is worth a second look on stable debut.

7/1

6th

1

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Fourtowns

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

13-race maiden who was well beaten in December on his final run for Ben Pauling; sold for £9,500 in February; however, he was a good second at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in November and is worth a second look on stable debut.

7/1

Non-runners

Cato Capone, Fourtowns

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.50
Straight Forecast £12.09
Trifecta £117.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Giacosa

The Guardian:

Whosmydaddy

SPOTLIGHT:

Luckie Seven

WEST COUNTRY:

Impatient

The Sun:

Slugger

TOPSPEED:

Champagne Admiral

Daily Mirror:

Cato Capone

Telegraph:

Giacosa

Daily Mail:

Giacosa

D Express:

Whosmydaddy

The Star:

Whosmydaddy

Daily Record:

Luckie Seven

The Times:

Impatient