September 22 / 16.00 Ayr

16.00

Good To Soft

Tennent’s Lager Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Tennent’s Lager Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 535261

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Short-headed over 7f here (good) in June and back to form to win at Doncaster (7f, soft) last month; this is his first run at 1m but he kept on nicely over Beverley's stiff 7.4f in June and this 3yo may have more to offer.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yorkstone

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all to win a 7f classified stakes at Newcastle 11 days ago when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; below best in two previous runs over this trip (has won at 1m).

5/1

1st

12

(5)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

No win since 2023 but he did record his best effort since returning from a 296-day break when second in 1m Southwell classified event 15 days ago; claims if in similar form with cheekpieces added.

8/1

2nd

9

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner in December 2023 (all three of his wins came in 2023); struggled on his first two starts since returning from a 296-day break but he ran better at Newcastle (1m, AW) 28 days ago; blinkers removed.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 021544 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (1m, good) in July and returned to form with unlucky fourth there (1m, good) last time; has a fine record at Ripon but has also won over this C&D (and on good to soft ground) and he's respected.
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6th

5

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Cosmos Raj

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won at Ripon (1m, soft; Barley was second) last July off a mark 8lb higher than today's but he's struggled since; others have stronger claims.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Cosmos Raj

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

12-time winner; creditable second in this race in 2022 and 2025 but on both occasions he was in better form at the time; out of sorts since his last success.

20/1

7th

3

(13)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Cosmos Raj

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Gained most recent success off 3lb higher last July, enhancing his good record at Ripon; not in anything like the same form since; difficult to support with confidence.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 06-314 CD BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well served by slow ground and he won over this C&D (good to soft) in July; however, not at the same level at Nottingham (1m, good) last month and it was the same story here (7f, good to soft) yesterday.
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6th

6

(8)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Time To Rumble

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

4/1

3rd

12

(9)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Time To Rumble

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Well served by slow ground and he won over this C&D (good to soft) in July; however, not at the same level at Nottingham (1m, good) last month and it was the same story here (7f, good to soft) yesterday.

8/1

6th

10

(5)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Time To Rumble

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Built on a solid reappearance third (7f, soft) when scoring over 1m here (good to soft) in July; hung left under pressure (not for the first time) when only fourth over the extended 1m at Nottingham six weeks ago but he did travel well for a long way and the return to 7f won't inconvenience him; the likely ground conditions will suit him, too, and his yard is in form, so there are reasons to be positive.

13/2

Form: -35083

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off a reduced mark she was a fair third at Thirsk (1m, soft) on Monday; might not be far away but she was no match for the first two last time and is now 0-13; hard to be overly confident that today will be the day.
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6th

4

(3)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gracelands Girl

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led, headed over 1f out

8/1

6th

4

(3)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gracelands Girl

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led, headed over 1f out

8/1

6th

5

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gracelands Girl

9st 9lb

T: Tim Easterby

A maiden after 14 runs but made the frame in consecutive 1m turf races last month and is also suited by 7f on Tapeta; continues to edge down the weights and drops in grade here; probably won't be far away.

10/1

11/1

Form: 142547

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Hamilton (1m1f, good/good to firm) in May and he seems versatile ground-wise; he's back down to his last winning mark but needs to perform better than has been the case the last twice.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

Form: 751514 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, the latest last month (good to soft), who was also on the scoresheet at Carlisle (1m, good) two starts ago; denied a clear run when fourth of seven at Hamilton last time and he's a possible.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 497378

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Close third at Beverley (1m, soft) last month and a case can be made on that form, but he's been below par the next twice and is now 0-14; needs to get back to his best in first-time cheekpieces.
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6th

2

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Soames Forsyte

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Popped up at Southwell (1m) off a 2lb higher mark in January; the odd good run since but he needs to bounce back from a lacklustre AW run last month.

14/1

10th

8

(4)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Herrington

Gained his fourth win at his track when coming from off the pace to win by a neck here in January; kept on into fifth behind Avatar Jet over C&D 12 days ago and has each-way claims if this is run to suit.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner, all in the winter months, latterly off this mark in January; usually misses the break and again hung left when behind Marry The Night over C&D last time; a stronger pace would help for last year's winning yard.

10/1

10/1

Form: 674340 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Ripon 24 days ago but was found to be coughing post-race; running well in defeat on slow ground previously (including here) and has continued to drop down the weights; capable of having a big say.
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4th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with two placed runs last month, the latter in Class 4 C&D contest; ought to pose a potent threat at this lower level.

7/2

3rd

8

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Pol Roger

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with a close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) this month, his second run this season, and remains well handicapped on some of last year's placed form; a possible.

6/1

2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

20/1

Form: 583846

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and was 7l sixth of seven on last month's stable debut here (1m2f, good); however, that doesn't tell the full story as this headstrong filly was clear at one point, and she could benefit from the drop back to 1m and the reapplication of a hood (worn on its own for the first time).
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9th

7

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over C&D last July and she got back on track with fourth of nine over C&D 16 days ago, despite going very freely; one to consider.

10/1

4th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over C&D (good to soft) off 3lb higher last summer and returns here after respectable fifth at Musselburgh (1m, good) this month but has a modest strike-rate and a steadily regressive profile; others preferred.

14/1

5th

6

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Thoroughly exposed three-time winner who may need further now, with her last win coming at 1m2f; reappearance effort was underwhelming.

14/1

16/1

Form: -82768

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has run well on good to soft ground and is 3lb lower than when second of six here (7f, good) in May; however, he's failed to shine on his three starts since and is now 0-8; returns from break.
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13th

18

(18)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained all four wins over 7f+ and is yet to hit top gear this season but attracted stewards' attention when keeping on for sixth under tender handling over C&D (soft) last month and remains well handicapped; one to keep a close eye on in the betting.

14/1

6th

12

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time winner, all over 7f-1m, but none since May 2024; has run well over C&D in the past and rain won't bother him; beaten favourite in Class 5 events on his last two starts and this is tougher.

7/1

8th

2

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Kelpie Grey

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

His losing sequence goes back 16 races to May 2024 and his form has gone the wrong way; however, he's dropped to a dangerous mark and ran respectably when fifth of nine over 7f at Ayr a fortnight ago (11-8 favourite), when shaping as though the return to 6f may help; not ruled out.

9/2

11th
2 (10)
Bicep

7/1

Form: 108002

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on reappearance at Musselburgh (7f, good) in May and, after struggling on his next four starts, went close at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) last Wednesday; untested at this trip and needs to back up that latest performance, but there's every chance 1m will be within range and he's a possible player.
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2nd

3

(1)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

7/1

5th

2

(5)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

pressed leader

3/1

10

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:55 Southwell (AW)

Bicep

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Form: 4-685

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Doesn't look well treated based on his last two runs but this very lightly raced 3yo showed promise previously and there's potential in his pedigree; interesting to see how he goes in the betting on handicap debut.
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12th

5

(7)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Big Bad Wolf

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

taken down early, pulled hard

20/1

5th

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Big Bad Wolf

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

10/1

12/1

Form: 5-5774

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
6f 2yo novice winner who ran okay when upped to 7f and fourth of ten on recent stable debut at Newcastle (AW); however, he didn't appear to be crying out for this step up in trip.
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8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

8th

13

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 10lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins on turf but yet to fire for current yard; on a career-low mark and first-time blinkers are now equipped alongside the hood; not yet one to give up on for respected stable.

12/1

5th

8

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Leicester

Pembrokeshire

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Appleby

Free-going sort who hasn't been at his best for his new stable on AW this year; now 10lb lower than for his Ayr win last summer (7f, good), however, and no surprise were the return to turf to have a positive effect.

12/1

Non-runners

Cassy O

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Payout
Exacta £24.50
Straight Forecast £24.28
Tricast £121.90
Trifecta £137.80

Selections

The Times:

Yorkstone

The Guardian:

Bicep

RP RATINGS:

Cosmos Raj

Telegraph:

Big Bad Wolf

SPOTLIGHT:

Pol Roger

D Express:

Time To Rumble

The Star:

Yorkstone

Daily Record:

Yorkstone

Daily Mail:

Bicep

Daily Mirror:

Bicep

POSTDATA:

Cosmos Raj

The Sun:

Cosmos Raj