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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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4th

7

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Cosmos Raj

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

10-50 turf; made all, clinging on, at Redcar (1m2f, good; 20-1) ten days ago; 3lb higher, but with 3lb claimer Conor Whiteley taking over in the saddle; is better known as a miler, so stamina could be the thorny issue, especially if more rain arrives.

7/2

1st

3

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Redcar

Cosmos Raj

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

A three-time 1m winner in 2025 but yet to hit top form this season, finishing just fourth of six in 1m Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; on a falling mark but more is required.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Cosmos Raj

8st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Multiple winner over 1m-1m2f; versatile regarding going; 12lb lower than his most recent win at Ripon 13 months ago; plenty to prove based on five of his six starts this season.

10/1

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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9th

10

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner who'll be happier back on Tapeta; now 6lb lower than when going in over C&D early in the year but needs a revival.

20/1

5th

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Soames Forsyte

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Has had more AW than turf success; has gained both wins in this sphere at Nottingham (8.5f on good/good to soft); only midfield when returned to grass last time; others have stronger claims.

7/1

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

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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2nd

9

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Pol Roger

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Added to a good Ayr record when seeing off 12 rivals over 1m2f (good) 26 days ago; a 6lb rise demands more of him (yet to win above a mark of 70) but he'll handle today's ground and has a more solid recent profile than most.

11/2

1st

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner in 2024; run down late in refitted cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f) in June, and finished third (one place behind Mr Lincoln) over C&D next time; fast ground a plausible excuse for a lesser effort latest; runner-up in this last year.

16/1

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

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

8

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Zebra Star

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Last two wins have been at Ayr, the most recent coming over 1m2f last summer, but she's been well held there on her last two starts; others preferred.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Dual course winner, the most recent over this trip (Class 6, good to soft) over a year ago; no obvious excuses (form figures 9549) in 2026, but does have a capable 5lb claimer aboard, and further rain could assist; stablemate of Golden Valour.

22/1

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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7th

4

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Kelpie Grey

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Hat-trick of wins in 2024 (7f/1m); not scored since, and mainly out of form this year; handles these conditions and really well treated at present, but needs to bounce back.

7/1

11th

4

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner but his last success was in May 2024 and he's not finished closer than fifth in his seven runs this season; needs to find more back up in trip.

15/2

8th

4

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Winless since 7f success here in May 2024 and has yet to find his true form this year (beaten favourite three times; behind Mr Cool here last time) but he ran well on occasions in better 6f races than this in 2025 and won't mind what the weather does; quite well treated now and a revival could be imminent.

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

+o+e Accumulators

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