October 03 / 15.57 Ayr

15.57

Soft

Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 685321 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle soft ground; very close second over C&D 12 days ago, then went one better at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday; in-form 4yo who warrants respect despite incurring 5lb penalty.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Kalganov

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Dods

Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor.

6/1

4

(6)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Kalganov

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning.

5/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 341113 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to soft (unraced on slower); close third (head behind Kalganov) here 12 days ago when bidding for a C&D four-timer; remains in good form and holds a solid chance kept to a track that suits well.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(8)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Jkr Cobbler

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual C&D winner who hasn't been running badly this year without getting the breaks; on a handy mark again and holds each-way claims into a stronger race.

11/1

5th

9

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Jkr Cobbler

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Running fairly well this year and the handicapper's helped his cause; can sometimes miss the break but if giving himself a chance he might not be far away.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 899939 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three-time scorer at Kempton (AW) for previous yard; 0-8 for current stable but has hinted at a return to form the last twice (latest effort can be marked up, due to major traffic issues); possibilities off a greatly reduced mark.
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12th

10

(5)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Force

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins at Kempton (7f/1m) for Tom Clover and placed a couple of times on turf for this yard during the autumn; didn't enjoy the clearest of runs when ninth of 12 here (7f) five weeks ago, but wouldn't have won anyway and still to prove he can act on Tapeta.

20/1

9th

7

(5)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Force

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: R Mike Smith

Three-time Kempton winner for Tom Clover and has tumbled down the handicap on turf this year; a bit higher in the weights back on AW but has been showing enough on soft/heavy turf to suggest he's worth considering.

9/1

6th

8

(7)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:20 Ayr

Rogue Force

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear, switched to near side 3f out, no impression from over 1f out

9/2

Form: 282760

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran well over 1m1f/1m2f in his early handicaps; not in the same form since, most recently over 1m here; still a maiden and has something to prove dropped back further in trip.
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2nd

11

(6)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Tremendous Times

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-10 but ran pretty well from the front to finish fourth when dropped back in trip over C&D (soft) last week; could make another bold bid.

9/1

4th

6

(6)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Tremendous Times

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

led, edged right and headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

10th

8

(3)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Tremendous Times

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Eight-race maiden; suggested his turn might be near when second under very positive ride at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in July but two lesser efforts have followed, the latter after he raced too freely in first-time cheekpieces (now removed); has a point to prove.

14/1

9/1

Form: 211206 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins (AW/soft) in the spring; below that form in three subsequent outings but this drop back in class may enable him to raise game.
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6

(1)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not one to trust and had the run of things up front when posting a better performance over 1m1f here recently; not sure to back that up.

11/2

3

(7)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner last summer; seemingly back in good form when second of 13 here (1m, good) in April, but disappointed on both outings last month and has become hard to predict.

9/2

4

(2)

19th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:15 Ripon

Code Purple

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Enters calculations on the form of his second in 1m Musselburgh handicap in April but he beat only one over 7f there 12 days ago; he needs to get back on track.

14/1

10/1

Form: 345704 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Current mark reflects a decline in his form of late; revival is not guaranteed back over 7f, having raced mostly at sprint distances.
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4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

7th
11 (3)
Spartakos

16/1

Form: 346515 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Suited by slow ground; easy winner at Musselburgh two starts ago but came up short under a penalty at Catterick the following week; has his limitations and all wins remain off lower marks.
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7th

11

(3)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Spartakos

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 1f out

16/1

5th

7

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Spartakos

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

mounted in chute and walked to post, led narrowly on inner, switched to near side over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

3/1

1st

4

(3)

17th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Spartakos

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

taken down early, prominent, led 3f out, soon pushed along and went clear, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, easily

5/2

14/1

Form: 355730

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Came up short in competitive field here 12 days ago; may find this race easier but has something to prove back at 7f (raced mainly over shorter).
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2

(3)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Power

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Beaten 14 times since landing a 5f double here in January but placed several times here in the interim, most recently runner-up over C&D; every chance he'll be in the mix.

6/1

2nd

10

(4)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Kraken Power

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, prominent, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

7/1

8th

9

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Kraken Power

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

prominent, weakened from 2f out

14/1

OUR TIP
9th
3 (1)
Rory

12/1

Form: 255627 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up but recent form includes a narrow defeat at Musselburgh; needs to bounce back from a modest effort over C&D 12 days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hold-up performer who needs the cards to fall right; losing run stretches back to July 2024 and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

6th

7

(11)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

7-91 but without a win since July 2024; didn't get the breaks when fifth at Southwell (6f) on penultimate start and was an encouraging third to an in-form pair over C&D (beaten under 2l) 11 days ago; a likely player under Mulrennan.

4/1

13

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rory

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time course scorer; on a long losing sequence but holds a good chance off current mark, provided he takes well to first-time visor; has won in cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: -97230

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; showed positive signs with her placed efforts at Musselburgh and Carlisle; however, latest effort (well behind two of these rivals over C&D) tempers enthusiasm.
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1

(6)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and she's won at Musselburgh (1m/7f, good) in her last three starts; up another 4lb but she's a strong traveller who still looks feasibly treated and is a big player again in her bid for a four-timer.

5/2

7

(8)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and always looked the most likely winner over C&D three weeks ago (good); fair shout off 4lb higher provided the ground doesn't soften up too much.

11/4

Form: 628897

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Placed a few times for previous yard; poor results since joining current yard and switched to handicaps; enough to prove.
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11th

10

(4)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:57 Ayr

Burning The Bails

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: R Mike Smith

held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, no impression from 2f out

40/1

7th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Burning The Bails

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Eight-race maiden who was claimed out of a seller in July; down the field in three handicaps for new stable (7f-8.3f) and needs to turn a corner; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) replaced by first-time visor.

16/1

0

10

(9)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Burning The Bails

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: R Mike Smith

Didn't progress for the Barrons; finished out the back in two runs for current stable, but dropped 7lb and soft ground might not have been ideal; not out of this if the return to AW piques his interest.

16/1

16/1

Form: 46-765

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-6 for James Horton and has been hindered by a refusal to settle; sold for 1,000gns last month; needs to prove more tractable.
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6th

6

(4)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

New Tycoon

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

dwelt start, in rear throughout

20/1

6th

6

(4)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

New Tycoon

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Liam Bailey

dwelt start, in rear throughout

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.00
Straight Forecast £11.70
Tricast £51.11
Trifecta £76.50

Selections

The Times:

Kalganov

Daily Mail:

Jkr Cobbler

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Force

D Express:

Tremendous Times

POSTDATA:

Rory

Telegraph:

Kalganov

The Guardian:

Kalganov

The Sun:

Kalganov

The Star:

Kalganov

Daily Mirror:

Jkr Cobbler

Daily Record:

Jkr Cobbler

RP RATINGS:

Rogue Force