July 17 / 16.20 Ayr

16.20

Soft

Afternoon Tea At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 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

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 24-561 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Had three of these behind when finally off the mark in first-time blinkers over C&D last Monday; is only 3lb higher under the penalty but has had her moments at the stalls and this is more competitive.
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4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

4th

7

(5)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Donald Whillans

On a long losing run and she failed to beat a rival in 7f classified event here four days ago; blinkers go back on now with work to do.

25/1

11th

10

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

See My Baby Jive

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Won three times over 6f on turf in summer 2023 but has very mixed record since and was safely held in two C&D handicaps last month.

50/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 452655 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Goes well here, has run well on this sort of ground before and arrives in form; has had no problem with 7f of late but a good test at this trip should be fine and has claims if the first-time visor (worn cheekpieces once before) helps.
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4th

2

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D win last May and followed up at Lingfield (6f; both good to firm) one week later; now 14lb lower so he has handicapping claims, for all his recent efforts need bettering; stable also runs Cabeza De Llave.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On the downgrade now but placed over C&D on two of his last three appearances; no match for Desdemona when second on latter occasion but now 11lb better off; can make his presence felt.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 411621 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four course wins, one over 1m2f and three in sprints (two for Joe Fanning) this year; won't mind the step back up from 5f, or the softer ground, under a 4lb penalty and holds decent claims once more.
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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

Form: -54892 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won this race on fast ground last year off a 4lb higher mark; returned to form here last week, switched from the usual cheekpieces to a visor, and has fair claims of going back to back.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

4th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Has produced some fair performances this season but hasn't really threatened and she remains winless since summer 2022; others preferred.

16/1

10/1

Form: 077116 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four-time course winner, including twice by a nose recently, latterly off a 2lb lower mark; does most racing on faster ground but is fine under today's conditions and wants considering for his in-form yard (also saddle One Last Hug and Genevieve).
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6th

7

(1)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, upset in stalls, slightly awkward start, held up in last, headway halfway, keeping on inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

8/1

5th

6

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

9/2

6th

4

(9)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Global Humor

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple winner (twice here) and will no doubt pop up again at some point, but slow starts are holding him back.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 476152 D BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow starter who can pull hard and who's twice been turned over as favourite since returned to turf; is surely capable off this mark if getting away on terms but therein likes the gamble.
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7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

7th

5

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 9lb

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for previous yard; largely unconvincing form for current stable and chance depends on how well he reacts to new headgear.

10/1

6th

8

(8)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Captain Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, led

16/1

Form: 124062 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner who made the frame for the first time on turf when second at Hamilton (5f, soft) on Saturday, having been badly hampered at the start; today's return to 6f will suit; will need to be taken very seriously if he makes a quick reappearance.
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3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

8th
1 (14)
Elladora

5/1

Form: 061242 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has plenty in her favour, as a previous course winner who stays 7f and is fully at home on this sort of ground; is 4lb above her highest successful mark but she arrives in good form and goes on the shortlist.
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9th

11

(4)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Elladora

9st 11lb

J: Mr Ryan Price

T: Micky Hammond

Has winning form on soft/heavy, but losing run up to 14 and drops to 5f for the first time since her debut; opposable from out of the weights.

16/1

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post, prominent

13/2

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post

13/2

Form: 0-0408 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Two years since she won and she's struggled this season; only holds outside claims.
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10th

10

(6)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Nodsasgoodasawink

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Linda Perratt

towards rear, outpaced before halfway

33/1

13th

14

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Nodsasgoodasawink

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Linda Perratt

Fair third of six at Hamilton two starts ago but that's as good as she's been this year and she needs a bigger performance today.

20/1

12th

13

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Nodsasgoodasawink

8st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Linda Perratt

Modest overall strike-rate and losing run goes back two years; recent form hadn't been too encouraging but she did keep on at one pace when third of six over 5f here yesterday.

20/1

Form: 612-84 C BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Best round here and started favourite for a similar race over C&D last Monday; offered more there behind See My Baby Jive and lesser-fancied stablemate Earn Your Stripes and, given that was just his second run in 11 months, is entitled to come on.
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11th

13

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Wrecked It Ralph

9st 0lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: R Mike Smith

On a competitive mark on this year's best efforts here (5f/6f, including on soft ground); however, he's been well beaten the last twice and his stamina isn't guaranteed now back up in trip; cheekpieces go on.

33/1

9th

9

(3)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

17:10 Hamilton

Wrecked It Ralph

8st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: R Mike Smith

in rear towards far side throughout, lost touch over 1f out

12/1

10th

7

(9)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:07 Ayr

Wrecked It Ralph

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

5/1

Form: 155-56 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Below par in two runs in the spring and has been given a two-month break; followers pinning their hopes on the return of the cheekpieces, worn for last autumn's win, bringing about a revival.
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1st

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Handy sort who has been successful three times on the AW this year; has won four times on turf, but was found to have bled at Ayr last time; others more convincing.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 3lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Successful three times over 6f on Newcastle AW this year; ran well at Musselburgh (7f, good; neck second) returned to turf last week; now 2lb higher but Cara Tuke removes 7lb; respected in current form.

13/8

2nd

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made it three wins in his last four starts (all 6f at Newcastle) when seeing off ten rivals in an apprentice race last week; former C&D scorer so the step back up in trip shouldn't be an issue and he escapes a penalty.

2/1

33/1

Form: 831-87 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Picked up for 10,000gns after winning a Polytrack novice for Kevin Philippart De Foy last summer; has turned in two poor efforts for her new yard since returning from a year off and can't be recommend.
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8

(12)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mai Alward

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

6f AW winner for another yard as 2yo; only once run to form in handicaps for new yard (7f, Tapeta; blinkered for the first time) and she's suffered heavy defeats on her last three starts; headgear absent today; risky.

25/1

11th

8

(2)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mai Alward

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Tristan Davidson

in touch with leaders on far side of group, weakened over 1f out

20/1

10th

3

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Thirsk

Mai Alward

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tristan Davidson

Has shown best form when racing handily and was likely unsuited by being unable to adopt those tactics at Newcastle (6f, AW) last week; possibilities off current mark if this pans out better with headgear reapplied.

8/1

Form: 688670

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
String of poor efforts this year, the latest at Hamilton on Saturday, and holds similar claims to stablemate Nodsasgoodasawink, namely slim.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

9

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Catterick

Burtonlodge Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Linda Perratt

towards rear

14/1

18

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Burtonlodge Beauty

8st 10lb

T: Linda Perratt

9th

12

(10)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

Burtonlodge Beauty

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Linda Perratt

Runner-up at Hamilton in August but no better than sixth across her four starts since and she's won just once from 36 attempts.

20/1

50/1

Form: 865867

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Offered more behind three of these over C&D in a first-time visor last Monday but then failed to back up the effort two days later; trainer's other pair hold stronger claims.
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11th

11

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Goldie

Has run the odd fair race this season but she's a 15-race maiden who needs something extra if she's to get off the mark.

20/1

11th

11

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Goldie

Has run the odd fair race this season but she's a 15-race maiden who needs something extra if she's to get off the mark.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Unplaced in all starts and, although not entirely disgraced at Musselburgh yesterday, hasn't really been hinting that a win was imminent.

12/1

Non-runners

Burtonlodge Beauty, Genevieve

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £123.10
Straight Forecast £98.01
Tricast £594.69
Trifecta £1061.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

One Last Hug

RP RATINGS:

Elladora

The Times:

Earn Your Stripes

The Star:

See My Baby Jive

D Express:

Global Humor

Daily Mirror:

Earn Your Stripes

Telegraph:

Elladora

The Guardian:

Elladora

POSTDATA:

One Last Hug

Daily Mail:

One Last Hug

The Sun:

One Last Hug

Daily Record:

One Last Hug