August 17 / 19.42 Ayr

19.42

Good

Tennent’s Lager Handicap

  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Tennent’s Lager Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 335500 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two of three turf wins have been over this C&D but has been disappointing on last three starts; return to 7f should be in favour but looks significant that Paul Mulrennan has opted to ride the stable companion.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Abduction

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three.

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

Abduction

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list.

5/1

3rd

8

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Abduction

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this year, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; penultimate Hamilton seventh suggested he was still in good form; no surprise to see him in the thick of it.

12/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 145831 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
One place behind Ascot Adventure at Musselburgh on penultimate start but bolted up to register a career-best effort in a higher grade over same C&D last week; 3lb well in under penalty but remains to be seen whether that can be backed up.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 364323 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for over a year but on a reasonable mark and extended his run of creditable efforts at York last time; should give a good account with cheekpieces back on.
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16th

11

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:40 Doncaster

Ascot Adventure

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

ducked left start, midfield

6/1

16th

11

(12)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:40 Doncaster

Ascot Adventure

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

ducked left start, midfield

6/1

3rd

1

(2)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Ascot Adventure

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has won over 7f (on good going) but taxing conditions may stretch him returned to this trip, as was the case in this race 12 months ago (faded into fifth); last win came over 6f.

5/1

3/1

Form: 222111 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Back after a short break but has been in fine form notching wins over 6f-7f at this venue and at Hamilton on penultimate start; yard remains in decent nick; good claims raised another 3lb.
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4th

8

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Novak

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Iain Jardine

Second to an in-form subsequent winner over C&D (good to firm) last month and again ran well when close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) nine days ago; remains on a workable mark; must be considered.

6/1

3rd

6

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Novak

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Iain Jardine

On the go since the turn of the year but largely in good nick and he came second of nine in 7f Ayr handicap three weeks ago; must enter calculations off the same mark.

11/2

Form: 152506 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won over a mile at this venue on reappearance (first run for stable) and ran well here in July; below form since but may be suited by the return to this track and Paul Mulrennan now takes over.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

9th

11

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Seemingly exposed gelding who has suddenly got on a roll since going back up in trip, scoring on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f), Musselburgh (12.5f) and over C&D last month; has to defy a further 4lb rise in a better race from the widest stall but he can't be ignored attempting a four-timer.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

Form: 145537 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
All wins on AW but effective on turf and, although below best at Brighton/Epsom on last two turf starts, he's on a reasonable mark and isn't without a chance back at a more conventional track.
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7th

2

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Barging Thru

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Yet to win on turf (0-7), with all three wins coming on the AW (5f-7f; Chelmsford and Wolverhampton); has worn blinkers for his last three starts, including when simply doing too much too soon at Ayr (7f, good; sixth of eight) last time; this sharp track may suit and he is well drawn to attack.

7/1

6th

4

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

19:42 Ayr

Barging Thru

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

started quickly, took keen hold, led but pestered

10/1

7th

3

(9)

20th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

19:00 Epsom

Barging Thru

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led, headed and raced in second after 1f

10/1

Form: -08312 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Down in the weights prior to returning to winning ways at Newmarket (race threw up winners) on penultimate start; solid effort back there last time and another to consider in open event.
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6th

2

(10)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Outrun The Storm

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

No win since June 2024; now two grades and 14lb lower; placed at Redcar (7f, good) in October but disappointing since, including in cheekpieces at Southwell (7f) five weeks ago; headgear is tweaked again (visor) seeking the solution.

12/1

12th

3

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Outrun The Storm

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 5-37 on turf and 2-15 on AW; folded tamely returned to this sphere last time but has a good chance off current mark provided he rebounds in first-time headgear.

11/1

1

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Outrun The Storm

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

It's now 12 runs since his last victory and he came in just ninth in 7f Leicester handicap ten days ago; others appeal more.

12/1

40/1

Form: 4430/7 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Useful at best for William Haggas but missed whole of last year and soundly beaten both runs for current trainer; no appeal.
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8th

8

(4)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Maraakiz

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Tongue tied and not disgraced when sixth of nine in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; cheekpieces go on now but it's still 12 outings since his sole success.

7/1

6th

9

(8)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maraakiz

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Won at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on his debut in November 2020 but he's 0-11 since and has finished tailed off in six of his last seven starts; has dropped a long way in the weights and he ran well on his penultimate run but he was beaten 38l at Newcastle last time; opposable.

16/1

11th

5

(1)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Maraakiz

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Chelmsford winner for William Haggas as a 2yo who showed little after returning from a mammoth absence last July, but much better when beaten just over a length into fourth of 12 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) four weeks ago; major player if building on that from the same mark.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £33.40
Straight Forecast £26.59
Tricast £92.72
Trifecta £121.00

Selections

Daily Mail:

Judgment Call

POSTDATA:

Novak

SPOTLIGHT:

Ascot Adventure

RP RATINGS:

Abduction

The Times:

Novak

Telegraph:

Novak

D Express:

Judgment Call

Daily Mirror:

Judgment Call

The Star:

Judgment Call

Daily Record:

Judgment Call

TOPSPEED:

Ascot Adventure

The Guardian:

Ascot Adventure

The Sun:

Abduction