July 09 / 17.25 Ayr

17.25

Good To Soft

Afternoon Tea At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Afternoon Tea At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5-6253

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-11 but in good form in these cheekpieces last month, going very close here (1m, good to firm) and solid third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) most recently; unproven on slow ground; there's every chance he'll be in the mix.
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No Results Found

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -80651 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a reduced mark when winning at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) recently on his second stable start, when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; unproven on slow ground; trainer won this last year and this 3yo could have more to offer now things have clicked.
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4

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Went close off 8lb higher in this race (good) last year but he's generally struggled since (Flat and hurdles) and was a remote fourth of five here last time; that took his losing run to 12 and others are preferred.

15/2

4

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:25 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 1m6f here last August off 3lb higher but below form since; showed a bit more when third of five over C&D (good) 19 days ago, however, and a further 2lb drop in the weights gives him a fighting chance.

5/2

2

(3)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Rory The Cat

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Now 1lb lower than his win here over 1m6f (good) last August but he's been well beaten in three starts this summer, on this track and at Ayr; bit to prove.

10/1

3rd
9 (1)
Jaminoz

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 0-6647 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten this season but he runs off the same mark as for last October's win here (7f, heavy); that win has been his sole handicap run at Ayr and he's not a forlorn hope now back here.
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5th

11

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Jaminoz

8st 12lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4-27 at Hamilton, which has dominated his itinerary but he also has two wins elsewhere; made a respectable return to Flat over C&D two weeks ago under Lexie Clarkson and could build on that to get seriously involved.

16/1

4th

6

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Jaminoz

9st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Four-time course winner, most recently over today's trip (good to soft) in September; ended 2025 with two below-par hurdle runs, though, and would appeal more on ground slower than good.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: -33355

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-8 but good third over 1m2f at Redcar in May and hasn't run badly when fifth over 1m5f/1m since; this may be his best trip; not ruled out.
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9th

9

(6)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Streetscape

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

soon led, headed under 2f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong

40/1

8th

10

(17)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Streetscape

9st 2lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

8/1

10

(17)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Streetscape

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

16-race maiden; put some consistent runs together before disappointing dropped back to 1m here in December; should fare better back up in trip.

16/1

Form: 7-1858 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shone on her last three starts but won over C&D before those and she has a good record in this race, with a win two years ago and a good third last season; not discounted.
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9

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Royal Countess

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins have come here but the latest was in May 2023 and this 9yo has struggled to get competitive this year.

33/1

7th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Royal Countess

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: R Mike Smith

Without a win since May 2023, and her form over the last two seasons does not suggest she can end her drought.

50/1

6

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Royal Countess

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

C&D scorer on fast and slow ground, but not for over two years now and never in headgear; two 18l defeats here last month to forgive.

33/1

Form: 877513 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has run well with this hood applied the last twice, winning at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) before a close third at Musselburgh (12.4f, good) where she didn't enjoy a clear run; unraced on slow ground; she's one to consider.
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6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

6th

2

(4)

26th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Got the better of Humble Spark over 1m4f here last month and she was a creditable third behind Yakhabar over that trip 18 days ago (not as well positioned as the winner); should give her running again.

4/1

3rd

4

(1)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

13:50 Newcastle (AW)

Spirit Of Ash

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

held up in rear, switched to near side over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, headway 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish

7/2

12/1

Form: -08075

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and he produced his best run of the year when fifth at Nottingham (1m2f) last time; however, he's now 0-16 and needs to better that latest performance if he's to win this; cheekpieces go on.
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10th

5

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:40 Stratford

Gerrots

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Deborah Faulkner

Modest Flat winner; has failed to beat a rival in two starts since switched to hurdles; opposed.

100/1

10th

5

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:40 Stratford

Gerrots

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Deborah Faulkner

Modest Flat winner; has failed to beat a rival in two starts since switched to hurdles; opposed.

100/1

12th

5

26th Apr 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

18:40 Chepstow

Gerrots

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Deborah Faulkner

Just 1-25 on Flat, the win gained off a basement mark on AW; failed to beat a rival at Hereford on the switch to hurdles.

100/1

8th
6 (10)
Zandora

50/1

Form: 6-0796

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven starts, and yet to finish better than sixth.
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11th

12

(13)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Zandora

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Gary Harrison

13-race maiden; holds weak claims on her form at 7f-1m2f; needs improvement for the drop to sprinting.

33/1

6th

6

(2)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:42 Musselburgh

Zandora

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Gary Harrison

mounted in chute and taken down early, raced in second

20/1

3rd

2

(4)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:25 Musselburgh

Zandora

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Harrison

in touch with leaders on outer, took keen hold early, went second over 1f out, weakened final furlong, lost second towards finish

25/1

5/1

Form: 375553

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-10 but close third when dropped back in trip at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) 12 days ago and he didn't enjoy a clear run; has shown promise on soft ground; wears a first-time hood and could be bang there.
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14th

14

(2)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Stelios

8st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

3yo maiden; close third at Beverley in June; not in anything like the same form since and needs a big revival back on AW; 0-7 in this sphere and has the same score on turf.

33/1

8th

10

(9)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Stelios

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Phillip Makin

13-race maiden; chance on his C&D third in June, but well beaten at 50-1 last time at Thirsk (1m4f, good); would be a surprise winner.

25/1

12th

15

(13)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

19:45 Thirsk

Stelios

8st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

0-12 and trail has gone cold again since June's Beverley half-length third (1m2f, good to firm), slower ground not necessarily at fault (fair fifth on soft in April); 1lb out of the handicap.

50/1

16/1

Form: 00/08/

Last run: 621 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger who is one to watch in the betting on his first Flat start since October 2021, but he hasn't really shone over hurdles subsequently and his claims aren't compelling.
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0

6

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Downpatrick

Copia Verborum

11st 2lb

J: Miss A McGuinness

T: J J Lambe

A long time since he showed his best form; has run creditably at this track on occasion but otherwise does not seem to have much going for him; in rear over hurdles here earlier in the month.

25/1

11th

10

13th Aug 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:10 Downpatrick

Copia Verborum

11st 4lb

J: Miss A McGuinness

T: J J Lambe

A long time since he showed his best form; has run creditably at this track on occasion but otherwise does not seem to have much going for him.

25/1

10th

1

(2)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ayr

Copia Verborum

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: J J Lambe

Irish challenger who is one to watch in the betting on his first Flat start since October 2021, but he hasn't really shone over hurdles subsequently and his claims aren't compelling.

16/1

33/1

Form: 794-97

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
3yo who is lightly raced but he's finished down the field in both handicaps (1m/1m2f) and lots of improvement is needed now in a tongue-tie.
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11th

12

(2)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Two Rivers

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

led early, headed and raced in second after 2f

8/1

3rd

12

(9)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Two Rivers

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, pressed leader

9/1

3rd

8

(1)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Rivers

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, kept on from over 1f out

8/1

50/1

Form: 86598

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough among her five runs to suggest she'll win this.
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7th

12

(11)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Killing Eve

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Katie Scott

Has yet to make the frame in seven starts and she came in last of seven in 1m4f Hamilton handicap last month; she's very hard to make a case for.

66/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Killing Eve

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

took keen hold, held up in rear

33/1

12th

14

(6)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ayr

Killing Eve

8st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Hasn't shown enough among her five runs to suggest she'll win this.

50/1

12/1

Form: -04547

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and a market check is advised in first-time cheekpieces, but he's struggled in the main this season.
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3rd

12

(11)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zakram

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Exposed 3yo whose record is only 1-26; however, he's currently in a consistent vein of form and went down by only a neck at Lingfield (1m, AW) eight days ago; has a fighting chance off same mark.

6/1

2nd

7

(3)

5th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Zakram

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: David O’Meara

Sole win (25 races) was in July 2022 over 7f here; consistent in recent outings, runner-up to Neptune Legend over C&D last time, and has a cracking each-way chance once again.

11/4

50/1

Form: 8-0508

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Some early promise in winter 2021-22 but hasn't built on it and he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this season.
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14th

7

(13)

9th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Ayr

Depart A Minuit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stella Barclay

Some early promise in winter 2021-22 but hasn't built on it and he's struggled to get competitive on his four starts this season.

50/1

8th

5

(12)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:54 Ayr

Depart A Minuit

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Stella Barclay

Some early promise for David O'Meara, but hasn't built on it and probably flattered by his fifth of six in a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) on his penultimate outing; needs to improve for the cheekpieces (has worn a visor).

25/1

11th

3

(8)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Depart A Minuit

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Stella Barclay

Didn't progress in five runs for David O'Meara and, having been gelded, has been well held in both starts since returning for this yard including when over 3l behind Odd Socks Havana at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last time.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.50
Straight Forecast £15.68
Tricast £152.18
Trifecta £162.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rory The Cat

THE NORTH:

Braes Of Doune

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Ash

POSTDATA:

Streetscape

RP RATINGS:

Rory The Cat

The Times:

Rory The Cat

Telegraph:

Rory The Cat

Daily Record:

Rory The Cat

D Express:

Braes Of Doune

The Sun:

Braes Of Doune

The Star:

Braes Of Doune