February 13 / 15.55 Ayr

15.55

Soft

Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 0f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.40
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 12-224 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on heavy ground last time but began this season with two good seconds (2m7f/3m2f) and is now only 1lb above his last winning mark; will be on the premises here if back on song; tongue-tie added.
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6

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Shoeshine Boy

11st 10lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

Two wins on soft/heavy over 3m at Ayr last January; some fair efforts since; return to this trip should suit but best form on softer ground.

9/1

5th

17

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Shoeshine Boy

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Donald Whillans

Course specialist who won two in a row over C&D (heavy/soft) in January; he's better than he showed when 15l third over C&D (soft) in February and the subsequent break may have helped, but this 10yo may still be vulnerable back up in grade.

20/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 331

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Unexposed mare who delivered on earlier promise when keeping on well to win Wetherby novice (2m3f, soft) on Boxing Day; moves up in trip for this handicap debut and could still have a lot more to offer.
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6th

4

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Lady In The Park

11st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won a handicap chase over 3m here in April 2025; fair form over fences last season (third over 3m here in April) and could go well on first hurdles run since February 2025; cheekpieces now tried.

8/1

3rd

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Lady In The Park

11st 13lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won this race in first-time blinkers off a pound lower mark 12 months ago (good to soft); hasn't run quite as well in three starts this season and now tried in a visor; a possible.

14/1

4th

2

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Lady In The Park

12st 1lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Better could have been expected at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month but a case can be made on her earlier form, with a win at Perth (3m, good to soft) last April and an encouraging second on her comeback at Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) in February; not written off.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 60-31 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo who improved to make winning handicap debut here (2m5f, soft; front pair clear) in December; subsequent 5lb rise does not look excessive and he's open to further progress over 3m; respected.
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3

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Cream Of The West

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start.

8/1

3

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Cream Of The West

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

Sole attempt in Class 5 resulted in a hurdles win off this mark; possibilities returned to this grade on third chase start.

8/1

4th

6

30th Dec 2024

Heavy

3m 1f 125y

Class 4

14:00 Haydock

Cream Of The West

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: N W Alexander

Made an early mistake and unable to threaten when sixth of 14 on this month's chase and seasonal debut at Hexham (2m4f, soft), but he made some late headway; won over 2m7f on heavy ground over hurdles at Hexham in March and he could have a part to play now upped in trip.

13/2

Form: 56/233

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Placed three consecutive times since returning from long absence in the autumn; over 6l behind Teescomponentstrig when third at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) last month and only 3lb better off with that rival here but still enters calculations.
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3rd

1

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Artic Mann

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Long in the tooth now but looked as good as ever last year and was very respectable third over C&D (soft) in December; needs to rebound from a below-par run here on New Year's Day but recent 2lb drop helps, and he has gone well for 10lb claimer Dominic Hislop before.

7/1

1

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Artic Mann

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Doesn't have many miles on the clock for a veteran (2-26) and was just ahead of Evenwood Sonofagun and Dalileo when all three were no match for an improver over C&D 17 days ago; can run well again with 10lb claimer Dominic Hislop retaining the ride.

11/2

Form: 23-422

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles but has made the frame on last five appearances, most recently when clear second to Cream Of The West here (2m5f, soft) in December; has to take a 3lb rise on the chin but is likely to give another good account if stamina holds out.
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4th

10

24th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 218y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Enemy At The Gate

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Donald Whillans

Remains a maiden after 14 starts but he's consistent and was a good third over C&D (soft) in March; didn't quite see out 3m1f here later that month; has had wind op since and holds each-way claims on his return.

11/1

3rd

5

30th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Enemy At The Gate

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald Whillans

Consistent maiden who was close up over 3m at Ayr (just behind Artic Mann) before finishing third here where dropping back to 2m3f found him out (was staying on); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

3rd

5

7th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:05 Carlisle

Enemy At The Gate

11st 5lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Donald Whillans

in rear early, midfield 4 out

9/2

Form: -66580

Last run: 64 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Twice soundly beaten since respectable fifth in Sedgefield maiden (2m1f, good) on hurdling debut in October, and his Flat pedigree does not suggest today's much stiffer stamina test is what he needs; nevertheless, he remains unexposed and is worth a glance in the betting.
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4th

3

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:55 Perth

Paddy Elvis

11st 8lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Is 0-17 but comes here in good nick, third of 19 in 3m Down Royal handicap ten days ago; he can make his presence felt once more.

5/1

14

30th Aug 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

19:00 Down Royal

Paddy Elvis

11st 1lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but went close at Downpatrick in May (2m6f, good) from 3lb lower; had the race at his mercy when a faller at Perth next time; failed to quicken when fourth at Downpatrick when sent off favourite this month but has a 13lb pull in the weights with the reopposing Mister Vic.

10/1

4th

6

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:48 Downpatrick

Paddy Elvis

11st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Remains a maiden but nearly put that right over C&D in May when 4lb lower and had every chance when falling at Perth next time; it wasn't a bad run back there four weeks ago and he's in the mix.

4/1

Form: /3/922 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Made an underwhelming return in November from a long layoff but has run well in defeat twice since, more recently when clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) last month; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers here; major player.
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6th

2

27th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

16:50 Catterick

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11st 13lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Gillian Boanas

midfield, dropped to rear before 4 out, soon struggling

16/1

7th

1

13th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:55 Ayr

Teescomponentstrig

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gillian Boanas

Made an underwhelming return in November from a long layoff but has run well in defeat twice since, more recently when clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newcastle (2m7f, soft) last month; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers here; major player.

4/1

Form: 394-PP

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Belied 150-1 odds when creditable fourth in Newcastle novice last spring (2m4f, heavy) but pulled up on both outings this season (2m4f handicap/2m5f novice); upped in trip today; needs last month's wind op to have made a big difference.
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11

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Toombridge

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Posted some good efforts when cheekpieces were added towards the end of last season, perhaps most notably when second at Kelso (2m4f, good) in April, and his run at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much better than eventual 33l defeat suggests; one to consider.

6/1

5th

8

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:08 Cartmel

Toombridge

10st 6lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

0-16 under rules but posted some pretty good efforts in cheekpieces towards end of last season, most recently when second from out of the weights at Kelso (2m4f, good) one month ago; can make his presence felt off correct mark here.

4/1

5th

8

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:08 Cartmel

Toombridge

10st 6lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

0-16 under rules but posted some pretty good efforts in cheekpieces towards end of last season, most recently when second from out of the weights at Kelso (2m4f, good) one month ago; can make his presence felt off correct mark here.

4/1

Form: 72-352

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
1-15 over hurdles; kept on well for second here (2m4f, heavy) six weeks ago and is probably worth another crack at about 3m but is 4lb wrong today and others have stronger claims.
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7

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Lewa House

10st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Catch Bissett

Runner-up in this event 12 months ago but he's yet to hit top form this term and came in a well-held sixth back hurdling in 2m4f Ayr handicap last month; still can't be totally discounted returning here off a reduced mark.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-09F0

Last run: 49 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Signed off for different Irish stable with two very disappointing chasing attempts towards end of last year; back hurdling on good mark but has a lot more to prove than some of these on first venture beyond about 2m4f.
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3rd

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:18 Cartmel

Justicialism

11st 7lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Fell and tailed off in his two previous chases in late 2023; lightly raced in the meantime but returns to this discipline after three solid runs over hurdles, all handicaps from 2m1f to 2m4f; likely to go well again if he still fancies fences.

100/30

2nd

2

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

15:26 Kilbeggan

Justicialism

11st 9lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Over four years since he won back-to-back handicap hurdles for Brian Hamilton; lightly raced in recent seasons; bounced back to form on second start for Noel Kelly when second to Kalsman over 2m4f at Down Royal last month; notched another second behind the improving Bella Union over 2m1f at Down Royal on latest; may go one better now.

7/2

Form: 4P-615 C

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Stayed on gamely to score at Kelso (3m2f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) in November but was below that form the following month (albeit on heavy ground) and has become difficult to predict; younger rivals appeal more.
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4

13th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:55 Ayr

Niceandeasy

11st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Stayed on gamely to score at Kelso (3m2f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) in November but was below that form the following month (albeit on heavy ground) and has become difficult to predict; younger rivals appeal more.

12/1

5th

7

23rd Dec 2023

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Niceandeasy

10st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Returned to hurdling for last two starts and it paid off last time when he was always front rank to win seven-runner race at Kelso (3m2f, soft; acts on heavy); tongue tied for the first time that day, so maybe he's turned a corner; back up 3lb but his form of previous seasons (up to last December) was significantly better.

4/1

Form: 17-454

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground bumper winner; shade disappointing when upped to 2m6f to Kelso last month but began hurdling career with two very encouraging runs and could still have significant untapped potential over staying trips.
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5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Rob Roy Macgregor

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Bumper winner on debut (2m1f, heavy); four fair runs with cheekpieces at up to 4m this year, all with give in the ground; worth considering.

6/1

3rd

10

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Rob Roy Macgregor

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

0-16 since winning on debut in March 2023 and he's 5lb out of the handicap today; however, he's been hinting in chases at about 3m this year that today's extra test of stamina may be right up his street; interesting for stable that had an excellent weekend.

8/1

Form: 0P-PFF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fell at first flight when 150-1 for handicap debut in December and made it only to the fifth flight when also a big-priced outsider here last month; remains unexposed but is not the most obvious answer.
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12

13th Feb 2024

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:55 Ayr

Manfrominverlochy

10st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Ian Duncan

Fell at first flight when 150-1 for handicap debut in December and made it only to the fifth flight when also a big-priced outsider here last month; remains unexposed but is not the most obvious answer.

100/1

0

9

2nd Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:15 Ayr

Manfrominverlochy

11st 4lb

J: Graham Watters

T: Ian Duncan

Has yet to show any real ability, failing to complete in his last three starts; hard to fancy.

66/1

0

6

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:55 Newcastle

Manfrominverlochy

11st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Showed little in Ireland on first four starts and pulled up at 100-1 at Hexham (2m4f, heavy) on stable debut three weeks ago; now goes handicapping off a lowly mark but he's hard to fancy.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.60
Straight Forecast £21.65
Tricast £62.05
Trifecta £115.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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The Times:

Lady In The Park

TOPSPEED:

Rob Roy Macgregor

Telegraph:

Cream Of The West

Daily Mirror:

Lady In The Park

The Sun:

Lady In The Park

The Star:

Lady In The Park

Daily Record:

Lady In The Park

RP RATINGS:

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POSTDATA:

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

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