July 24 / 16.50 Ayr

16.50

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 34U341 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Added to his AW win in January when swooping late to beat Darbucks over C&D (good to soft) last Monday; this is tougher under a penalty but he should get a good pace to aim at and is respected in his follow-up bid.
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7th

13

(8)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Jkr Cobbler

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual C&D winner who hasn't been running badly this year without getting the breaks; on a handy mark again and holds each-way claims into a stronger race.

11/1

5th

9

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Jkr Cobbler

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Running fairly well this year and the handicapper's helped his cause; can sometimes miss the break but if giving himself a chance he might not be far away.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 287413 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (ninth attempt) when landing a classified event here (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago but she didn't hit the same level when a well-held third at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) last time; should cope with this drop back in trip but she needs to step up again after that last run.
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9th

10

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Banner Road

8st 13lb

J: Tadhg O’Shea

T: Lucinda Russell

Not at her best in two runs for Lucinda Russell but she may have needed last month's return from a seven-month break; other pace to contend with here though.

16/1

4th

1

(1)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:50 Hamilton

Banner Road

10st 0lb

J: Archie Young

T: Lucinda Russell

A dual 1m scorer in 2023 for Jim Goldie but she signed off with a poor run at Newcastle (1m) on her first run for her current yard; she needs to hit the ground running after seven months off.

7/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 440762

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy record but he won twice last season and got back near his best with a bold bid over C&D (good to soft) last Monday; Jkr Cobbler beat him in that race but he was only just caught off today's mark and has leading claims if he can back that up.
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

Form: 161876 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two wins on AW at Southwell (7f) this spring but he's been well held back on turf in last three starts; goes back up in trip after his 6f run at Hamilton last time but others are preferred.
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3rd

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Alison Hamilton

Losing run up to 14, but three of his five wins have come over C&D and he performed much better when second of 11 back here a fortnight ago; a player from the same mark.

11/4

2nd

6

(2)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Three-time C&D winner in 2023; well held in two starts since returning from a 364-day break, including here 26 days ago; dropped another 2lb.

10/1

9th

5

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Turbo Command

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alison Hamilton

Veteran three-time C&D winner; off 12 months before a well-held fifth of seven in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 06-969

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo maiden (5f, good) for Kevin Ryan in June 2021 but she's 0-12 since and has finished down the field in all seven runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but she has plenty to prove on this step back up to 7f.
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8th

5

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Guest List

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Losing run stands at 18 and she hasn't really threatened in recent outings; tumbling down the weights but others are safer.

12/1

10th

5

(10)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Guest List

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Sole win came in 2021 for previous yard; not particularly solid on recent form and has been unable to capitalise on a tumbling mark.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Guest List

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Disappointing filly who is yet to be placed after six starts this year; continues to slip down the weights but needs to turn a corner; sports first-time blinkers today (well beaten when tried in cheekpieces last year).

16/1

8/1

Form: 700833 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who is a triple 7f winner on fast and slow ground; his last success was off this mark last autumn and he's run well to finish third at Redcar and Catterick in his last two starts; should give it another good shot and he's respected.
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9th

9

(12)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Asmund

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Declan Carroll

Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look.

16/1

9th

9

(12)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Asmund

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Declan Carroll

Recent efforts not so hot, but he did win a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July and is 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 12 at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March; worth a second look.

16/1

9th

8

(4)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:12 Redcar

Asmund

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Declan Carroll

Won a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in July but he's come up short in handicaps since; won this race in 2022 but others look safer.

12/1

Form: 50-546

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Very well treated on her best form in Ireland but she's still a maiden after 20 starts and has struggled for a new yard this year including when tailed off at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last time; cheekpieces are removed and tongue-tie returns.
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11th

3

(10)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Butterfly Island

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Exposed maiden; this belated return to 6f isn't enough to tempt today.

33/1

7th

10

(11)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Butterfly Island

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Regressive filly who has been safely held in some recent classified races on turf and is now 0-24; has often worn blinkers or cheekpieces; visor given a whirl tonight.

20/1

Form: 90-904

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who made a promising start for a new yard when fourth of 16 in a Fairyhouse handicap (7f, good; 100-1) 12 days ago; stayed on well in that race and has claims if she can build on that.
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13th

6

(1)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:30 Punchestown

Bride Tree

9st 5lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Sarah Dawson

Is 0-10 on turf; has won on the AW and posted a fine effort at Dundalk on last start, beaten 1l off 59 over 1m; 5lb lower mark on grass but her best form has come on softer ground; probably needs rain.

15/2

3rd

3

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Bride Tree

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Sarah Dawson

in touch with leaders

14/1

16/1

Form: 562380 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
6yo who had a near miss at Bath (1m, soft) in April but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 10l at Newcastle last time; this drop back in trip is no problem but he's now 1-24 and others are more convincing; new headgear.
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7th

7

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Fanzone

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Liam Bailey

Second or third 16 times but has won just once; arrived in good form but ran poorly when last behind Little Ted over C&D 18 days ago; may well bounce back but he's proving expensive to follow; usual blinkers left off today.

16/1

8th

8

(7)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Fanzone

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Liam Bailey

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, always behind

8/1

10th
10 (9)
Nazca

50/1

Form: 89-800

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has never finished better than fifth and was well beaten behind Banner Road here (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago.
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8th

9

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Linda Perratt

Three of his six wins have been over C&D but last one was back in March 2024; has been out of sorts on his last two starts.

20/1

6th

10

(4)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

8st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Linda Perratt

Runner-up in a classified event over C&D last month but he's hard to predict and was last of eight in a handicap here two weeks ago; finished behind three of today's rivals in that race and that took his losing run up to 18; others preferred.

12/1

8th

8

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nazca

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

His handicap mark has bottomed out and there have been more encouraging signs on his last two starts, second in a 0-50 classified over C&D 15 days ago; more required today.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.10
Straight Forecast £18.13
Tricast £30.83
Trifecta £42.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Darbucks

POSTDATA:

Banner Road

D Express:

Jkr Cobbler

The Sun:

Asmund

The Star:

Banner Road

RP RATINGS:

Darbucks

The Times:

Darbucks

Telegraph:

Darbucks

The Guardian:

Darbucks

Daily Mail:

Darbucks

Daily Mirror:

Darbucks

Daily Record:

Darbucks