July 31 / 15.05 Ayr

15.05

Good

Staycations At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Staycations At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: -88529 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this year and merely mid-division at York (6f, good to soft) last Friday; however, that was a 0-80 Class 4 and he was a good second of 15 in a 0-62 Class 6 at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) two starts ago; this course winner could be involved now back down in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

14th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

4lb lower than when third of 15 in this race last year; yet to strike in 2026 but there have been some good runs along the way, including his last two starts; looks the likeliest to grab the far rail if the field split into two groups; one to consider.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Had a fine year in 2025, winning five times; in and out this year but his latest York second (of 19) was a fine run and he needs serious consideration despite a 3lb rise.

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 454333 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-11 since winning on debut in November 2020 but good third on last three starts (5f/6f, soft/good to soft), most recently over C&D behind See My Baby Jive who has won her next two; can again be thereabouts.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

8

(12)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Caribbean Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

Had a blip at Thirsk last month but generally reliable and was back on song with a creditable fourth of 12 at Newcastle (6f, AW) last time; this return to soft ground is no problem and his last run at 7f resulted in a strong-finishing second on Tapeta three runs back; shortlisted.

15/2

4th

7

(8)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:02 Newcastle (AW)

Caribbean Sunset

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

9/2

13th

8

(15)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Thirsk

Caribbean Sunset

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Both wins have been over 6f on the AW; has some fair form on turf; good second on first try at this trip at Newcastle last time despite a tardy start (Kats Bob third, Kalganov fifth); a possible.

7/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -56111 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time blinkers over C&D (soft) last month and two further C&D wins have followed (good to soft); clearly thriving in the headgear and she's essentially just 2lb higher than last time; strong claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

Form: 065

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at big odds on all three starts but showed some ability over 6f at Doncaster on his second run and now goes handicapping off a lowly mark; he's a brother to two winners for the yard and is not ruled out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in July off this mark; late headway back at 5f here 12 days ago and the return to this trip will suit; not discounted.

12/1

5th

12

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Both wins have been over 6f here, the first on good to soft in June, the second on good to firm last month; effective at 5f, but not been in quite such good form recently.

12/1

5th

9

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Doon The Glen

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a second success of 2026 at Hamilton (6f) in July; came in last of eight over 5f here a fortnight later, though, and was also disappointing over C&D on Saturday.

12/1

Form: 74484

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on first four runs but there was a hint of promise on recent stable debut here (5f, good to soft), where keeping on for a fair fourth of eight; might not be far away now back up in distance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Bloomin Robbery

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: R Mike Smith

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

9th

14

(6)

14th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Bloomin Robbery

8st 4lb

J: Richard Oliver

T: R Mike Smith

Only had the eight starts but last season faded away and she's unraced beyond 6f.

66/1

9th

14

(6)

14th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Bloomin Robbery

8st 4lb

J: Richard Oliver

T: R Mike Smith

Only had the eight starts but last season faded away and she's unraced beyond 6f.

66/1

Form: 547952

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times this year, most recently at Ripon (6f, soft) nine days ago; however, she was beaten just over 4l in that seven-runner races and her losing run is up to 19; others are more compelling.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(5)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Zegos Surprise

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Paul Collins

Runner-up a few times this year for Iain Jardine; down the field on debut for new stable; could go well if helped by first-time hood.

14/1

0

11

(10)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Zegos Surprise

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Paul Collins

Sole win (from 24 attempts) came back in March 2021 and this summer's turf form for Iain Jardine has been patchy; however, she's on a competitive mark judged on C&D exploits earlier this year and the return to this course for her stable debut could be a positive; not ruled out.

12/1

13/2

Form: 612428 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only eighth of 12 behind See My Baby Jive over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago but that may have come too soon, just four days after a close second at Carlisle (6f, good to soft); has won twice this year (and here last October) and she's a likely player if bouncing back from last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

25/1

Form: 850485 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner but she's been operating off this basement mark without success for quite a while; others are preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

31st Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Ayr

Oriental Lilly

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course winner but she's been operating off this basement mark without success for quite a while; others are preferred.

25/1

5th

12

(6)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:55 Ayr

Oriental Lilly

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Losing spell goes back to 2021 and recent efforts don't particularly suggest she's about to regain the winning thread; opposed.

33/1

8th

12

(5)

10th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Oriental Lilly

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Took a division of this race from 6lb higher in 2021 and 7lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (6f, AW) later that year, but she has gone 27 starts without a win since then; hard to fancy.

25/1

Non-runners

Thaki, Huraiz, Nazca

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £13.17
Tricast £30.27
Trifecta £43.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

See My Baby Jive

The Guardian:

Zegos Surprise

RP RATINGS:

See My Baby Jive

POSTDATA:

See My Baby Jive

The Times:

See My Baby Jive

Telegraph:

See My Baby Jive

Daily Mail:

See My Baby Jive

D Express:

See My Baby Jive

Daily Mirror:

See My Baby Jive

The Sun:

See My Baby Jive

The Star:

See My Baby Jive

Daily Record:

See My Baby Jive