July 10 / 14.55 Ayr

14.55

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £10308
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 15-127

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Only had eight outings despite being a 5yo, with both wins coming at Newcastle (5f, AW); all three turf starts have been on good to firm, going down narrowly over C&D in May but finishing well held at Carlisle (5f) last time; would have something to prove on good ground or softer.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(8)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle in March but well held back on turf at Doncaster later that month; freshened up since.

10/1

17th

14

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Our Absent Friends

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Seven wins, the latest at Newcastle in December off a 6lb lower mark; good second off 1lb lower back at Newcastle 24 days ago; should give his running but others may prove better treated.

12/1

2nd

10

(8)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Our Absent Friends

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a third C&D success in December and largely in good nick since, fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1/2324 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for a 4yo but is proving most consistent, again running well when only beaten around 2l into fourth of 13 at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago; sole win came on soft and he may yet have more to offer over this trip; respected.
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2nd

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Manila Scouse

8st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

His last win came over C&D last July (good; off 1lb higher) and he stayed on for a close third at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago; could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; firmly in calculations.

10/1

3rd

10

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Manila Scouse

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

May have needed his recent comeback from six months off at his age (cracked late on having raced prominently from a low stall over 6f round Chester); 2lb below his last successful mark and has won here before but David Allan has opted for Vince L'Amour.

12/1

7th

12

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Manila Scouse

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

On a competitive mark with a handy inside draw but he is returning from a seven month absence and his connections are also represented by Miraculous.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0-1441 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who had no problem with the step back up in trip when successful at Thirsk (6f, soft) last month; 3lb rise looks fair and another big run seems likely; acts on most ground.
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7th

4

(1)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Had been banging at the door prior to his 7f win at Lingfileld last month; a 4lb rise for that win demands more but he has had few chances in this headgear.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

All eight wins have been at sprint trips and seven have been on turf; record of 1-17 on AW but he's a reliable type who has been placed on Tapeta (6f) and Polytrack (7f) in last three runs; remains well treated on old form and he should go well again.

4/1

2nd

7

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Monsieur Kodi

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

1lb lower than for his Hamilton win in July (6f, good) and he has run well in defeat on his last two starts, close up in fourth over C&D ten days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a useful 7lb and he is more appealing than many; won't mind what the ground does.

7/1

Form: 262766 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
10lb lower than when winning this race two years ago and offered encouragement when twice runner-up in the spring, but he hasn't built on it (albeit not beaten far the last twice) and losing run now up to 18; others look more solid.
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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: 71-076 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who has dropped to a mark 1lb higher than when last successful, but he hasn't shaped like a winner waiting to happen since returning in May and although he has run well on soft ground, he seems best on good or faster.
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7th

4

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Call Me Ginger

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear

12/1

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Musselburgh

Call Me Ginger

9st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

17lb lower than when winning at Ascot last September (5f, good to firm; completing a quick double) having been badly out of form since; usually ridden by Amie Waugh; down to Class 5 in a handicap for the first time.

16/1

Form: 327913 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on the AW (5-13) than on turf (2-15), though one of his wins on grass came over C&D (good) in May; has since run with credit to finish third of eight at Hamilton (6f, good to firm), but he may need the surface to dry out as three starts on ground softer than good have been modest.
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1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Chelsea Banham

Missed a chunk of last year and has slid to a competitive mark for his current yard; just behind Southbank over C&D a month ago and is one to consider back in headgear (second-time blinkers).

5/1

3rd

9

(10)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Down the field on first four starts for Chelsea Banham but fared better when fifth in a Wolverhampton classified (6f; heavily backed) last month; needs to build on that effort but it will be interesting to see whether he's strong in the betting again.

6/1

5th

11

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Won a C&D handicap in December 2024, recording an RPR of 71 in the process; unfancied and has finished down the field in four runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; eligible for this 0-50 classified as a result; a return to form is likely to be foretold by the betting.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 243-17 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ended a 24-race losing run on his Doncaster reappearance (6f, soft) in May, but couldn't build on it when seventh of eight (albeit only beaten around 2l) behind Walking On Clouds over C&D (good) later that month; ground softer than good would help his chance, but others still make more appeal.
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7th

22

(18)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Woven

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible.

33/1

4th

10

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Woven

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Running in this race for the fourth time, having finished second in 2022 and 2024 and ninth last year; can go well fresh and he retained a good chunk of ability last year; should be arriving on the scene late.

14/1

5

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Woven

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Michael Dods

Not prolific for one of his ability but 6f on slow ground suits him well and he confirmed the promise of his fine run in the Ayr Bronze Cup when winning back at Ayr two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 3lb rise not excessive and he should make another bold bid.

13/2

Form: 000241 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Again showed his liking for testing conditions when returning to winning form at Leicester (6f, soft) in May; now 4lb higher and not the easiest to win with (5-58), but he has to make the shortlist if the ground remains on the soft side.
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1

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Broken Spear

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around.

25/1

5

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Broken Spear

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance.

14/1

13

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Broken Spear

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won by a head at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but he's been off since finishing down the field over C&D behind Saisons d'Or in May; best watched.

25/1

Form: /008-2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 7f on a soft surface in Ireland and only just beaten at Limerick (7f, yielding) last month, but still has to prove himself as a sprinter having been well beaten in two starts over 5f/6f in his younger days; faded into last of eight over 1m here yesterday.
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12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

3rd

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent, went second over 2f out, lost second inside final 110yds, just held third

4/1

Non-runners

Royal Pippen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £96.10
Straight Forecast £68.14
Tricast £202.80
Trifecta £301.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Monsieur Kodi

SPOTLIGHT:

Manila Scouse

The Guardian:

Broken Spear

RP RATINGS:

Call Me Ginger

D Express:

Royal Pippen

POSTDATA:

Monsieur Kodi

Telegraph:

Monsieur Kodi

Daily Record:

Monsieur Kodi

The Times:

Manila Scouse

Daily Mail:

Manila Scouse

The Star:

Manila Scouse

THE NORTH:

Call Me Ginger

Daily Mirror:

Broken Spear

The Sun:

Broken Spear