12.45
HeavyHappy New Year From Ayr Racecourse Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4547.4
- 2m 4f 100y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
10/11 (Won)
- Win: £1.58
- Place: £1.10
Form: 116-22 C BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
26th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
He's run with credit this season on two of his three starts since returning from a long absence, returning to form when third of seven at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft) in December; his novice hurdle wins came on heavy ground and he could have more to offer now back up in trip; on the shortlist. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 |
1st Nov 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
4-10 under rules, posting a personal best when slamming four rivals in novice hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March 2024; in much deeper when down the field in Grade 1 novice at Aintree the following month, and has not been seen since; retains potential and will probably stay 3m, so he's quite an interesting candidate despite a lengthy absence. |
9/2 |
11/2
- Place: £1.90
Form: 533-3
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 11 |
24th Apr 2026 Good 3m 6f 121y Class 3 |
10st 11lb |
Dual hurdle winner; has been expensive to follow over fences (0-9) and fair to say that others arrive here in better form. |
9/1 |
|
5th 7 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Respectable third (off 12lb higher) when favourite for this race last year but was in better form at the time; last of six finishers returned to this C&D most recently, taking chase record to 0-8. |
10/1 |
9/4
Form: 85-24
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Hasn't got competitive this term and beaten 18l when sixth of eight on stable debut at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in February; however, he shaped as though this step up in trip might be a good move and his three wins, including two over fences last January (2m, soft), have all come at Ayr. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Made fine start to chasing career last term, winning twice at Ayr (2m, soft); won on good to soft over hurdles; faced tough task on reappearance in November but well beaten in C&D handicap (soft) subsequently on final run for Nick Alexander; can be in the mix on stable debut if rediscovering last season's promise; remains in same ownership. |
12/1 |
15/2
Form: 77
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
1st Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 3m 0f 30y |
11st 11lb |
midfield, prominent on inner after 3 out |
16/1 |
25/1
Form: 42-30
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
21st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Off the mark at the tenth attempt at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on Sunday, and in some style too, eased after surging well clear from three out; looks well in under a penalty; has a good chance of following up. |
5/6 |
|
1st 8 |
15th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Maiden whose penultimate effort (in May 2024) suggests there may be an ordinary handicap in him; showed signs of retaining ability, while looking in need of the run, on belated return to action; not ruled out. |
9/2 |
100/1
Form: 65-00
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Returned to form to win this race off a 3lb higher mark last year; has been rather disappointing on his last couple of starts and more is needed for a repeat win. |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Off the mark over fences when scoring at Hexham last May (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't been in such good form since; 1lb lower than his winning mark; drier ground should suit. |
11/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-PP
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
200/1 |
|
3 |
25th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Tailed off in sole bumper and pulled up at 300-1 on all three hurdle starts; wears a first-time tongue-tie. |
200/1 |
|
0 7 |
2nd Jan 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
in rear, weakened and tailed off after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out |
100/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £3.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.12 |
| Trifecta | £6.80 |
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