September 23 / 17.20 Ayr

17.20

Good To Soft

Bearingboys – More Than Just Bearings Handicap

  • Prize money: £10308
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Bearingboys – More Than Just Bearings Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 152730

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has a cracking record in AW handicaps; his top three RPRs on turf have been on soft, including when runner-up in April and third of five on penultimate start, and he was 50-1 when remote on good to firm at York Ebor meeting last time; unraced beyond 1m4f and does not look the percentage call.
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27

(20)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Capital Theory

10st 5lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Had this rider aboard when scoring at Naas nine days ago, with Considering back in third; worth considering; first reserve.

2

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

16:55 Naas

Capital Theory

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Step in the right direction at Bellewstown recently (1m4f, soft); drop in trip could suit.

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Capital Theory

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Competitive but below best form in two claimers this summer for current yard and then tailed off in a 2m2f handicap at Down Royal; others appeal more.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 010294

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Scored easily at Newbury (1m2f; handicap debut) in May; in-and-out form since and she was fourth in a five-runner Listed race when appearing to run creditably at Chester (second attempt at about 1m6f) on latest outing; needs better and 7lb claimer is recruited.
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7th

3

(8)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Greysful Storm

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

in rear, weakened from 3f out

16/1

7th

3

(8)

12th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Greysful Storm

10st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

in rear, weakened from 3f out

16/1

3rd
7 (3)
Furzig

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5-3503

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Catterick (1m4f, soft) last autumn, latterly off same mark as today; two creditable thirds from his four starts this season, including from the rear behind Vaynor at Thirsk last time; not proven beyond 1m4f (two attempts) but this is only an extra 1f and he's worth a second look.
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6th

9

(9)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

14:42 Catterick

Furzig

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

slowly away, in rear

20/1

7th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

17:05 Catterick

Furzig

10st 0lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Richard Fahey

His last four wins have been over C&D, albeit spread over nearly three years; latest came by a nose in July and he was runner-up at Haydock on penultimate outing, before losing his chance at the start at Chester latest; well capable of being on the premises, including on soft.

11/1

Form: 085091 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Veteran who won over 1m5f at this meeting in 2015 but failed to shine at the meeting in 2021 or 2022; had his lowest mark since 2016 when winning on Southwell AW (2m) ten days ago but, although he scored on turf last August, clearly his three best efforts since have all been on AW; back up 4lb with more to prove back on turf, but he's not dismissed.
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3rd

5

(2)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

16:05 Ayr

Sir Chauvelin

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

held up in last

9/1

4th

9

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

17:55 Ayr

Sir Chauvelin

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran who has won lots of races but hard to be confident in current vein of form.

20/1

10th

8

(7)

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Goodwood

Sir Chauvelin

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

steadied start, in rear

25/1

20/1

Form: 530244 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this season, absent for over two months before latest start (six days ago); has a fine record at Ayr but he's spent the vast majority of his career at up to 1m2f (four of last five starts were at 1m) and this trip looks a big stumbling block.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

Form: 531546

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Peak efforts this term have been at around 1m4f, including Ripon win in July and fourth at the York Ebor meeting, but he won over 1m6f in 2021; shaped okay in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last time considering the trouble in running over 2f out; major player.
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8th

8

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 2

15:55 Ripon

Mr Curiosity

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Got up late on in this race (soft) last year off 1lb lower; 301-day absence is a concern but he needs a second look.

12/1

6th

1

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:20 Ayr

Mr Curiosity

9st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Peak efforts this term have been at around 1m4f, including Ripon win in July and fourth at the York Ebor meeting, but he won over 1m6f in 2021; shaped okay in the 1m6f Old Borough Cup at Haydock last time considering the trouble in running over 2f out; major player.

7/2

25/1

Form: 543124 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all in a small field here last month for eighth career win (first for more than two years); overall record here read seven wins and six seconds from 32 starts, but he was only sixth when among the market leaders in the 5.10 here yesterday and he's now 6lb out of the handicap; 5lb claimer enlisted.
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4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who last May gained a ninth C&D win; his more recent form is not so encouraging, though, just fifth of eight over C&D 16 days ago; needs to bounce back.

20/1

Form: 070318

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Contested Group races last May-July; way down the weights when winning at York (good) this July on his first go at 1m4f for 13 months, coming to the fore late on; back up 4lb to this mark when never dangerous at Ebor meeting there four weeks ago, but not beaten far; needs another step back towards his initial 2022 form but he's one to consider.
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1st

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

Dark Moon Rising

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

His 19 course starts have yielded five places and a win over 1m4f back in 2023 but he hasn't been at his best on turf here the last twice; back on a good mark but need to see more.

20/1

12th

14

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

18 starts here have yielded five places and a win over 1m4f back in 2023, although he wasn't at his best when beating one home in this race last year; in fair form over this trip on AW in the spring but his return to turf, when beaten 8l over 1m4f here one month ago, will need improving on.

20/1

5th

11

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner in 2023; no joy anywhere last season (mostly at this track) but the closest he came was a neck defeat here (1m2f; 4lb higher today) on final start; not far away on AW last three starts this year and the same may be possible on today's return to turf.

16/1

11/4

Form: 1-0351 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Non-runner three times on softer than good in July/August; back on good going when making all and holding on by a neck at Thirsk (1m4f; Furzig third) two weeks ago; 2lb higher today but the step back up in trip should suit and he'd be a major player if he again gets the ground that suits him.
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7

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:20 Epsom

Vaynor

10st 9lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

His last win was two years ago but he's on a dangerous mark and was a good second in amateur jockeys' handicap at Haydock (1m6f, good) 17 days ago; should be fine on this drop back in trip and has claims if he can build on that last run.

4/1

5

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Haydock

Vaynor

10st 12lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

His mark continues to fall and he didn't run badly at Windsor (1m2f) in May when back from an absence; however, he's failed to threaten on his three starts since (1m2f-1m6f) and needs to turn things around.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Vaynor

11st 1lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

All five wins from 1m4f to 1m6f; outpaced when fourth of six on reappearance at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May and he couldn't get in a blow over 1m4f last time; will likely need a pace meltdown; first ride under rules for James Hills.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £148.00
Straight Forecast £143.68
Tricast £1018.88
Trifecta £1344.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Vaynor

TOPSPEED:

Furzig

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Curiosity

NEWMARKET:

Greysful Storm

RP RATINGS:

Glasses Up

Daily Mail:

Sir Chauvelin

LAMBOURN:

Vaynor

Telegraph:

Vaynor

Daily Mirror:

Vaynor

Daily Record:

Vaynor

The Times:

Mr Curiosity

The Guardian:

Mr Curiosity

D Express:

Furzig

The Sun:

Furzig

The Star:

Furzig