September 23 / 14.25 Ayr

14.25

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Ayr Silver Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 25 runners
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Virgin Bet Ayr Silver Cup Handicap

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 266U23 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Often leads; has won on good and suited by good to soft or slower; raced over 7f+ since first two runs of 2022 but the return to 6f was no inconvenience in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (first-time visor, retained; has worn other forms of headgear) when drawing away from his rivals on the stand side (first two raced on the far side); stamina for further can stand him in good stead; solid chance.
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5th

8

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Wobwobwob

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

10lb lower than when runner-up here (6f, heavy) last October and a market check is advised; however, this 8yo has had a regressive campaign and needs to leave his last three performances miles behind.

25/1

8th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a victory since 2024 and he was retried in a visor when beating one in 6f Hamilton handicap 11 days ago; blinkers and tongue-strap are fitted here.

25/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Wobwobwob

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on his old form but last win was over two years ago and he's been out of sorts this season; this drop back in trip is no problem but he needs a major revival; visor reapplied.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: 543717 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won on ground ranging from firm to soft; fair efforts in the 2021 Silver Cup and 2022 Gold Cup and he ended a losing spell in first-time cheekpieces at Redcar (6f) last month; wasn't ideally placed on the outside of the field when well held at Thirsk since but looks up against it on balance.
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13th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Tinto

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.

20/1

10th

5

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Tinto

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

18

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

T: Michael Dods

20/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: -57006 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Excelled himself in his only course run, when a close seventh of 24 in the Gold Cup last autumn (when 10lb higher); not yet found the same form as a 4yo, in cheekpieces on last four starts, but perhaps the recent break will count in his favour.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 512748 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has won on good, good to soft and soft ground; has run well in the big 6f sprints at this meeting for the last three years, his best placing being a third of 25 in this race last year when Danny Tudhope rode for only the second time; comes from off the pace which often lands him in trouble in these big fields but capable of going well.
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5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

50/1

Form: 6-R903 CD BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2018 (heavy; has won on good); had some useful form at 6f and 7f last summer but he refused to race on reappearance and his form since doesn't match up to what will be needed here, a close third on the AW last time out coming in a claimer (sold for £11,000).
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12th

9

(12)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snazzy Jazzy

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

First run for a while over 7f when winning narrowly at Doncaster but refused to race back there next time (July); a break might have done him good.

50/1

1

(11)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Snazzy Jazzy

9st 12lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

refused to race

6/1

1st

2

(4)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Doncaster

Snazzy Jazzy

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Not as good as he used to be (formerly smart when trained by Clive Cox); last win came in June 2022 (6f, good) but has rather struggled since; on a good mark but plenty to prove at present.

10/1

16/1

Form: -17734 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race 12 months ago (good; also won on soft); now 4lb higher thanks to a wide-margin reappearance win at Doncaster and two subsequent C&D defeats suggest he has too much on his plate in this warm race.
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7th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Woven

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won over C&D (heavy) last October and this 10yo was a respectable seventh of 24 in the Ayr Bronze Cup over C&D (soft) 11 days ago; this is less competitive and he could play a leading role.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Woven

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though.

8/1

66/1

Form: -17619

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Close fourth to Call Me Ginger in the Bronze Cup two years ago and the same position in the 5f handicap at this meeting last autumn; useful effort when making all on latest turf start, at Hamilton in August (good to soft), but it's rare to see him over 6f now.
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7th

8

(4)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Never Dark

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Placed just a couple of times this term; remains on a long losing sequence, unlike fellow 9yo Impressor, but can't be dismissed off current mark; won a better race on this card two years ago.

10/1

17th

19

(19)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Never Dark

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Iain Jardine

Placed twice in Class 6 last month but failed to live up to market expectations at Carlisle last week, extending his long losing run; this 9yo needs to raise his game, back up in grade.

14/1

7th

9

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Never Dark

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Can lead; the latest of his nine wins came in Hamilton handicap (5f, soft) in September 2024 and that was off a mark 24lb higher than today's; solid third behind Royal Duke over this C&D two weeks ago and the recent rain will be in his favour; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2022 and he's respected.

7/1

16/1

Form: 133165 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
No real impression in the Bronze Cup last September but has improved in 2023, the latest of three wins coming in the consolation race for the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (soft; has won on good to firm); subsequent defeats off this career-high mark suggest he might have to wait for another day.
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6th

1

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won a 7f AW handicap in February; two solid AW runs (6f) in July and he should go well back on turf; rain won't hurt his chance.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner who showed more back on Tapeta last time, when drawn wide and inclined to hang right at Wolverhampton; remains pretty consistent and is on a competitive mark, so there are positives.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Monsieur Kodi

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this.

10/1

Form: 0-5023 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has been threatening to end a losing run going back three years, getting going too late at Redcar then Goodwood 18 days ago (both 6f, good; acts well on good to soft); now has to show he can fare better than in two previous attempts in this race, beaten in the region of 6l each time.
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10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

10th

14

(1)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Aplomb

8st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Losing run goes back to 2020 but he regularly caught the eye with strong finishes in 6f handicaps last year; resumes on a good mark and can surely pop up at some point this year.

12/1

3rd

5

(19)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Newmarket

Aplomb

9st 9lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

raced near side, in touch with leaders

16/1

10th
15 (14)
Dream For Gold

25/1

Form: 502270

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Can lead; sole win in 5f AW novice but had few chances in 6f turf handicaps and has gone close in two of them, at Epsom (good to soft) and Newmarket (good); however, he hasn't kept up the good work in two starts since and even his best form leaves him a little short.
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11th

9

(13)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Dream For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, headway over 1f out

15/2

11th

9

(13)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Dream For Gold

9st 3lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent, lost position over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

15/2

6th

4

(7)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dream For Gold

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

taken down early, wore earplugs, prominent

9/2

Form: 5-4315 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ended losing run going back to 2yo days when going best from some way out in a big field at York in July (6f, good to soft); should still be well treated back up 4lb but one of his lesser efforts at Goodwood since.
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5

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Cairn Gorm

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in December (6f), overcoming a 448-day absence in the process; he hasn't kicked on from that in three runs since and connections now reach for cheekpieces.

14/1

5

(6)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Cairn Gorm

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in December (6f), overcoming a 448-day absence in the process; he hasn't kicked on from that in three runs since and connections now reach for cheekpieces.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Cairn Gorm

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

raced far side, prominent, weakened inside final furlong, 1st of 2 in group

8/1

12th
18 (5)
Danzan

10/1

Form: 817823 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Often leads; has run excellent races in the latest two runnings of the Bronze Cup, finishing a close third to Call Me Ginger in 2021 (good to firm) and winning narrowly last year (good); 5lb higher this time, following a 7f win on soft in June, but history suggests he'll be on the premises; yard has won two of the last four runnings.
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8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Danzan

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Danzan

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level.

12/1

125

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Danzan

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

25/1

Form: 306483 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Mid-division in the 2020 running; close fourth of 16 in the Gold Cup Trial over C&D in July and perhaps not seen to best advantage at Hamilton and Haydock since (blinkers refitted latest, retained); work to do overall.
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7

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ripon

Illusionist

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Hold-up sprinter; just one win to his name since May 2022; shaped with some promise at Haydock three weeks ago (after a break) and he's on a fair mark; effective at the track.

12/1

78

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Illusionist

8st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Illusionist

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Below par on both runs this term but didn't perform badly at Hamilton in May last time on good going that may not have been ideal; now 2lb lower than when winning at Wetherby (soft) last year and the more rain the better.

16/1

8/1

Form: 908092 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Turf wins at 1m and 7f (good/good to firm) but he had a troubled run in this race last year and a strong-finishing fifth was all he was left with; rather down on his luck in 2023 but was a close second to Rathbone at Doncaster last week (6f, soft; first-time blinkers replaced regular cheekpieces) on third run back from wind surgery; weighted to go well.
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5th

8

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Jump The Gun

9st 6lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten about 2l when sixth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been below his best in two starts since (6f/7f); without a win since November 2023 and now steps back up to 1m for the first time in over three years; best watched.

12/1

9

(1)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Versatile trip-wise and was runner-up over 6f here (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and is now 0-21 since his last win in November 2023; stablemate of No Nay Nevermind.

14/1

4

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Not easy to win with these days (last turf win was in August 2022); good C&D second in April; hasn't fared quite as well since, although fair run when 2.25l sixth of 16 over C&D three weeks ago.

9/1

22/1

Form: 2-3630 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Can lead; has yet to win a handicap but headed only close home by Danzan in the Bronze Cup last autumn; edged up weights and vulnerable in 2023 but can't rule out any horse with previous form at the meeting.
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7th

4

(8)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast And Loose

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Sole win in 16 starts came at Catterick (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in July last year; 2lb lower than when beaten a nose at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) a year ago, but well held the last twice which raises doubts despite the drop in grade.

9/1

15th

20

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Fast And Loose

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Can lead; has yet to win a handicap but headed only close home by Danzan in the Bronze Cup last autumn; edged up weights and vulnerable in 2023 but can't rule out any horse with previous form at the meeting.

22/1

22

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Fast And Loose

9st 7lb

T: Kevin Ryan

12/1

Form: 407118 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Acts on all ground; tailor-made for these big-field charges and won the Bronze Cup here in 2021, also awarded the Portland last September; slow to find form in 2023 but the old dash emerged when winning at Chester and Ascot this month; had an off day in the Portland last week though and Paul Mulrennan returns in place of regular claiming rider.
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7th

4

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Call Me Ginger

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear

12/1

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Musselburgh

Call Me Ginger

9st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

17lb lower than when winning at Ascot last September (5f, good to firm; completing a quick double) having been badly out of form since; usually ridden by Amie Waugh; down to Class 5 in a handicap for the first time.

16/1

7/1

Form: 590711 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
No great shakes in the last four runnings of this but they were off marks of 90+ and is better treated now, despite winning by a wide margin at Sandown (5f, good) before never seriously threatened by Jump The Gun at Doncaster last week (6f, soft); comes here with plenty in his favour.
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8th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Pontefract

Rathbone

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent.

10/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Rathbone

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:45 Doncaster

Rathbone

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

awkward start, in touch with leaders

14/1

18th
1 (23)
Bergerac

28/1

Form: 4-8800 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Suited by good or quicker ground; tenacious in defeat when sixth of 24 in the Gold Cup last year and although this campaign needs explaining at first glance, he was ridden by 7lb claimers on first two starts and raced at about 5f in two outings since; dropped 8lb since last September and could well rise from the ashes in this less competitive race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bergerac

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A fair 5f winner in 2025 but yet to fire this season, tenth of 12 in 6f Hamilton handicap 16 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

16/1

10th

11

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Bergerac

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last June off a 10lb higher mark than today's, but he's been struggling in recent starts and hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; best watched at present.

33/1

10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Bergerac

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: -03008 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
In full flow in the second half of 2022, a fourth of 24 in the Gold Cup (good; handles good to soft) showing how effective he is in this type of race; soft and heavy ground probably hasn't helped in two of his four turf starts this year but the other two defeats need excuses; even so, too well treated to ignore, 6lb lower than last September.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(2)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

This easier off his last winning mark for a yard among the winners of late; has only been beyond sprint trips twice during a long career, though, and has stamina to prove.

16/1

9th

5

(2)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

Potentially well handicapped but was sluggish after a break over C&D in January.

14/1

8th

4

(7)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jennie Candlish

Capitalised on the drop into Class 6 company when winning over C&D last October; came up short in Class 5 company twice afterwards and although he should be well treated on historical evidence, he may prove up against it back from 11 weeks off.

10/1

7/1

Form: 046051 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Splendid 9yo who has plundered valuable 6f prizes over the years, on good to firm and soft; has also run well in the Gold Cup, particularly when third in 2019; mostly quiet in 2023 but he hinted at better at Thirsk this month and there was no holding him when winning on AW ten days ago (regular tongue-tie discarded); well treated despite penalty; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

1st

8

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Thirsk

Gulliver

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

in rear

4/1

21th
8 (24)
Abduction

16/1

Form: 500126 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three most recent wins over 7f on this track (good and good to soft) but 7lb higher than the latest of them in August and needs to raise his 6f game if he's to get involved today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins earlier this year and he's been running well in defeat across the past few months, including over C&D and on soft ground here; there is every chance that he will be thereabouts once more.

7/1

3rd

5

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Has won and finished close up in all three C&D handicaps; on his latest winning mark for last five starts but he's been involved in tight finishes in the most recent two (7f and this C&D) so is entitled to figure.

6/1

4th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.

13/2

33/1

Form: 540100 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins this year (soft and good ground), two from the front; however, he's beaten a total of one rival on his last two starts which doesn't augur well for this race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(3)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Bay Breeze

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick after winning back-to-back at Hamilton (both 6f, soft) last month; usually races prominently; up another 4lb but will be a big player if repeating his latest effort.

10/1

1st

6

(1)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:44 Hamilton

Bay Breeze

10st 9lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

At his best over 6f on soft ground and made the most of optimum conditions here last week, making all; Rebecca Burley's claim erases the penalty and he should threaten again.

7/2

1st

3

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Bay Breeze

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run goes back to May 2025 but 6f on soft ground are his ideal conditions and he's now 9lb lower than his last winning mark; interesting.

4/1

23th
23 (19)
Be Proud

25/1

Form: 411260 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to Call Me Ginger in the 2021 Bronze Cup the only time he's run in one of the big 6f handicaps at this meeting but he's taken a steep rise in the weights for two Doncaster wins in July and he didn't shine at Newcastle latest, where he has a good record.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Be Proud

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two

16/1

9th

8

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types.

10/1

9th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in.

13/2

Form: 339304 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All three wins came this year, at 6f and 5f (soft and good to firm), two from the front; mostly struggled since mark went into the 80s; visor left off after three fittings; up against it.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Pontefract

Another Baar

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Just touched off in the 2024 running; has had some tough weights tasks since reassessed for his local Grade 1 win in Bahrain during January but he wasn't far away in the Ayr Silver Cup last month and this is a drop in grade from last time; return to 5f will suit; visor refitted.

9/2

7th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

Another Baar

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Dual C&D scorer; below par this season after a 5f win in Bahrain in January until much better signs with seventh of 23 in Silver Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago, when third in his group; likely player off a 2lb lower mark.

16/1

7th

20

(19)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Another Baar

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Multiple winner on a range of surfaces, including heavy, but he's still reeling from a steep rise in the weights following a local Grade 1 win in Bahrain during January and was nearer last than first at York last month.

33/1

Form: 766-70 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has won on good to firm but excels on good to soft or slower; losing run goes back to June 2021 but is capable of very useful front-running form and has a good mark to exploit; signs of retaining ability for new yard and makes some appeal on what can be the golden strip against the stand rail.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(5)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:44 Hamilton

Punchbowl Flyer

10st 11lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: John O’Shea

Two 6f wins on good ground in June and ran pretty well last time at Windsor; he's probably even better on this slower surface so looks sure to run well off what remains a fair mark.

8/1

4th

6

(15)

7th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:12 Windsor

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Best form on good to soft or slower but won twice on good ground in June and he's only 1lb higher than for the Ffos Las win (6f); beaten on AW twice since but the return to turf is a plus.

25/1

7th

7

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Punchbowl Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John O’Shea

Front-runner who ran as well as could have been expected in a Tapeta claimer on tough terms last time; that effort confirmed him still in form but there's not much wiggle room off this mark.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £186.60
Straight Forecast £176.70
Tricast £2853.80
Trifecta £3983.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wobwobwob

The Guardian:

Rathbone

TOPSPEED:

Monsieur Kodi

RP RATINGS:

Jump The Gun

The Times:

Abduction

NEWMARKET:

Cairn Gorm

Telegraph:

Gulliver

POSTDATA:

Monsieur Kodi

THE NORTH:

Wobwobwob

D Express:

Wobwobwob

Daily Mirror:

Wobwobwob

Daily Record:

Wobwobwob

Daily Mail:

Jump The Gun

The Sun:

Rathbone

The Star:

Rathbone