October 03 / 16.32 Ayr

16.32

Soft

Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 506535 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Back in better form the last twice, close fifth over 1m here (good to soft) latest; sole attempt in Class 6 resulted in a success at this course (1m) in June; major player provided he copes with return to 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

2.25l behind Spirit Catcher here last month (1m1f, good) and he is 2lb worse off with that rival today; did win well at Hamilton (1m3f, good) 18 days ago, however, and likely to be in the thick of it again.

9/4

1st

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Alpine Sierra

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up three consecutive times on Tapeta in March (1m-1m2f) and returned to turf with pretty good third at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) on Wednesday; should be fine over this longer trip; probably won't be far away.

15/8

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 762342

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft; consistent form since July includes two placed efforts over C&D; close second at Carlisle (1m) most recently; holds solid claims returned to 7f, for all that he's creeping back up the weights.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 082166 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Suited by slow ground; recent Class 5 form, notably a Beverley success off only 1lb lower in August, suggests he cannot be dismissed on this first attempt in Class 6.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(7)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and latest four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) in December but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs and needs to bounce back near his best.

14/1

8th

10

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Greyed

8st 9lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Eight-time winner with first four on turf and last four on Tapeta; his last success was by 3l here (9.4f) last month but he flopped when favourite over C&D ten days ago; a switch to more prominent tactics may have backfired in that race but he needs to bounce back after that disappointing effort.

9/1

2

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

First Greyed

11st 9lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Thomas Faulkner

In excellent form in refitted visor on Tapata when last seen in spring, winning three in a row (1m-8.6f); has fitness and stamina to prove today but the return to turf on the slow side of good won't be a problem.

11/2

Form: 165504 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Met traffic issues on his way to finishing fourth over C&D 12 days ago; that form is set to be tested by Kalganov and Jkr Cobbler in the first division of this event; four-time course winner, not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, upset in stalls, slightly awkward start, held up in last, headway halfway, keeping on inside final furlong, weakened gradually final 110yds

8/1

5th

6

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:35 Ayr

Global Humor

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

taken down early, dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

9/2

6th

4

(9)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Newcastle (AW)

Global Humor

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple winner (twice here) and will no doubt pop up again at some point, but slow starts are holding him back.

7/1

12/1

Form: 838469 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Below best over 1m2f (led) and 1m (held up) here since joining current yard; possibly not in the greatest form and chance partly depends on whether the return to 7f helps; 2yo win came at this trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 7f here on his seasonal reappearance in 2024 (good) and was fourth over 1m here after a break in May last year, so could go well despite lack of a recent run.

14/1

9

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Two-time course winner, the latest in July (1m2f, good to soft), and she's effective on soft ground; well beaten at Musselburgh on last two starts and has something to prove, but the latest was over 1m6f and perhaps the drop back in trip and return to Ayr will be the catalyst for a revival.

20/1

3

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

16:38 Musselburgh

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Scored off 2lb lower at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) in July but has mixed record since and was out the back here (1m, good) last time; has something to prove again after that and he's untried beyond 1m2f.

10/1

8/1

Form: 318024 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to soft (unraced on slower); beaten favourite in similar event over C&D 12 days ago but wasn't disgraced on form; worthy of respect, having won a division of this contest (off 5lb lower) last year.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Hasn't the best of strike-rates and hasn't won since May 2024 when scoring off 13lb higher mark at Ayr (7f, good); however, has run creditably on his last three starts, all over C&D, and is one with a chance.

15/8

9

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Monhammer

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

0-13 since winning at Ayr last May but this two-time C&D winner has been runner-up on his last two starts, most recently over C&D (good); has won on good to soft; might not be far away.

8/1

20/1

Form: 547665

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served her trainer well but she hasn't lived up to that pedigree; now 0-12 and still has no placed form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Goldie

Has run the odd fair race this season but she's a 15-race maiden who needs something extra if she's to get off the mark.

20/1

11th

11

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Goldie

Has run the odd fair race this season but she's a 15-race maiden who needs something extra if she's to get off the mark.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Genevieve

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Unplaced in all starts and, although not entirely disgraced at Musselburgh yesterday, hasn't really been hinting that a win was imminent.

12/1

Form: 532205 D BF

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite in 1m2f AW contest when last seen five months ago; he's 2-2 in 7f contests on soft ground and would be interesting granted that surface on return to action; well handicapped.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Pallas Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Donald Whillans

Handy sort who is 1-1 here and ran well returned to turf when beaten a short head and a neck into third of eight at Hamilton (1m, good) a fortnight ago; ground faster than good probably not ideal, though.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald Whillans

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (7f) in February but below par both runs since, sixth in 8.5f handicap at Wolverhampton last time; has a rare run on turf now.

7/1

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Pallas Lord

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Donald Whillans

Gained Newcastle win number ten in February; respectable sixth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) latest; it's hard to get excited by last year's turf exploits but he was runner-up over 1m here in April 2024.

15/2

40/1

Form: 48-590

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who holds weak claims judged on form for current yard; had a second wind surgery since last run; it needs to help.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Flash Bulb

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders

40/1

9th

6

(8)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:32 Ayr

Flash Bulb

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Ex-Irish maiden who holds weak claims judged on form for current yard; had a second wind surgery since last run; it needs to help.

40/1

11th

3

(3)

17th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Flash Bulb

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Katie Scott

took keen hold, prominent

33/1

33/1

Form: 011-78 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2022 campaign with seller/claimer wins at Leicester; has achieved little in two handicaps this term, latest over C&D; opposed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

disputed lead, weakened over 1f out

10/1

11th

2

(3)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

disputed lead, weakened over 1f out

10/1

8th

2

(8)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gordonstoun

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

led

8/1

Non-runners

Purple Martini, Debater

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £9.69
Tricast £32.17
Trifecta £41.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Alpine Sierra

POSTDATA:

Global Humor

RP RATINGS:

Purple Martini

The Times:

Monhammer

THE NORTH:

Gordonstoun

Daily Record:

Darbucks

Daily Mirror:

Purple Martini

The Guardian:

Alpine Sierra

D Express:

Alpine Sierra

Daily Mail:

Monhammer

Telegraph:

Gordonstoun

The Sun:

Global Humor

The Star:

Global Humor