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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No / Draw
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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

5

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

Honour Your Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Attwater

Has six wins to his name but yet to score for his current trainer; best recent effort when runner-up at Lingfield (5f, AW) last month; not out of this.

7/1

9th

5

(13)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Honour Your Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Attwater

Had to challenge wide when fourth of 11 over C&D (good to firm) in May and he went close to breaking his AW duck at Lingfield (5f) last time; has won over C&D and every chance he'll be bang there.

5/1

2nd

7

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Six turf wins, three in 2025; 0-22 on AW and although having a healthy pull at the weights with Desdemona on their C&D run in February he's not looked in peak form on last two starts.

13/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

1st

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent 7yo who completed a 7f Carlisle double on Monday and has now won five times this year; has 4lb penalty to carry but he won't mind if the ground eases; commands respect in current mood.

11/2

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