April 19 / 15.55 Ayr

15.55

Soft

Seko Logistics Scotland Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8185.55
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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Seko Logistics Scotland Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -54P21 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Faded when 11l second to progressive winner at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in February and capitalised on the drop back in trip to win at Newbury (2m, good to soft) last month; won over hurdles on soft ground; did it very readily last time and is unexposed at this distance; respected up 7lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

14

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Rath Gaul Hill

10st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Progressive 7yo who made it three in a row when winning on comeback at Newbury (2m, soft) where he travelled strongly until after the last but only just fended off a determined rival; effectively 8lb higher from out of the weights (3lb wrong) but he might have needed that run and do better yet.

9/1

6th

14

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Rath Gaul Hill

10st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Progressive 7yo who made it three in a row when winning on comeback at Newbury (2m, soft) where he travelled strongly until after the last but only just fended off a determined rival; effectively 8lb higher from out of the weights (3lb wrong) but he might have needed that run and do better yet.

9/1

1st

3

28th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

16:33 Newbury

Rath Gaul Hill

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Samuel Drinkwater

prominent, going best on inner before 3 out, soon pressed leaders, ridden and challenging run-in, led towards finish

7/2

11/4

  • Place: £2.10

Form: U/3231 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
In a first-time hood this headstrong sort easily made all over C&D (good) last month; has a 10lb higher mark against tougher opposition today, along with different ground, but this lightly raced 8yo may have more to offer in the hood and could make another bold bid.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:30 Worcester

Salamanca Bay

11st 7lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Should be well handicapped and he ran well for a long way when a 4l third behind Jet Of Dreams at Chepstow (2m, good); perhaps went off a bit too hot that day and has to be of interest.

15/2

2nd

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:30 Worcester

Salamanca Bay

11st 7lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Should be well handicapped and he ran well for a long way when a 4l third behind Jet Of Dreams at Chepstow (2m, good); perhaps went off a bit too hot that day and has to be of interest.

15/2

3rd

1

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:40 Chepstow

Salamanca Bay

12st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Now 5lb lower than when making all in small-field chase at Ayr (2m, good) for Lucinda Russell 13 months ago but looked badly out of sorts on his three starts for Dan Skelton during the winter and was unable to justify good market support when well beaten on recent debut for latest new stable (breathing issue reported); needs refitted tongue-tie to make a big difference.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: -52213 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
He tends to be difficult to settle but he won at Musselburgh in February on his fourth chase start (2m, good to soft; ground changed to soft after race) and was a fair third of five in a warm little race at Kempton (2m2f, good to soft) last time; only six and in top hands; possible player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Beau Balko

11st 2lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable.

8/1

3rd

8

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

15:34 Chepstow

Beau Balko

11st 2lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Largely consistent 7yo who was runner-up three consecutive times after his Wincanton win (2m4f, good) in November; slightly below form when dropped back to 2m at Newbury last month but this move back up in trip will suit and his current mark is workable.

8/1

4th

3

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Beau Balko

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Paul Nicholls

Consistent type, in frame all six starts this term, including over C&D; respectable fourth of 14 in Greatwood Gold Cup over 2m4f here last time; acts on any ground; should be in the thick of things again.

4/1

Form: 243243 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his six starts since winning at Ludlow (2m, soft) in December but has run some good races in that spell, most recently third at Chepstow (2m, soft) behind runner-up Sans Bruit who went one better at Aintree last week; might not be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

9

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Dr T J Eckleburg

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Better known as a chaser these days but last season was a good one in that discipline and he was by no means disgraced in the always-strong Red Rum at Aintree; 5lb lower for this return to hurdling.

25/1

15th

9

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Dr T J Eckleburg

11st 2lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Better known as a chaser these days but last season was a good one in that discipline and he was by no means disgraced in the always-strong Red Rum at Aintree; 5lb lower for this return to hurdling.

25/1

5th

8

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Dr T J Eckleburg

10st 6lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

In good heart over the winter and there shouldn't be a huge amount between him and General Medrano and Gunsight Ridge on their respective Haydock and Sandown runs; however, all his best form is on soft and heavy ground so the surface switch is a worry.

20/1

Form: 227331 D

Last run: 220 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won at Kelso (2m1f, good) last September on third chase start and final run for Iain Jardine; however, he's 8lb out of the handicap on this first outing since and has an exposed profile (just 1-20 over hurdles); his wins have come on good ground; may be best watched on stable debut.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

pressed leader, led 4 out, ridden and faced challenge from 2 out, clear with one other inside final 110yds, kept on well

6/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

midfield

8/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Minella Youngy

11st 1lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

midfield

8/1

Form: 152111 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Ex-French 6yo who is 5-8 over British fences having won comfortably on his last three starts (2m/1m7f, soft); the latest was at Wincanton 11 days ago and a 7lb penalty may not stop this thriving grey.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

28th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

15:45 Fontwell

Royal Mer

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won five soft-ground chases last season (the first two over about 2m4f, the rest about 2m); working his way back to form with second on his last two starts, the latest over C&D when close behind Diplomatic Ash, but both those were also in the mud and he has plenty to prove away from soft or heavy.

7/1

2nd

4

6th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 4

14:40 Fontwell

Royal Mer

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won five soft-ground chases last season (the first two over about 2m4f, the rest about 2m); hasn't threatened in five runs this term but he's been working his way back to form and was a clear second behind a big improver at Lingfield (2m4f, heavy) last time; dangerous if he can take another step back up the ladder.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £11.55
Trifecta £34.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Mer

RP RATINGS:

Rath Gaul Hill

POSTDATA:

Salamanca Bay

TOPSPEED:

Dr T J Eckleburg

WEST COUNTRY:

Royal Mer

The Times:

Royal Mer

The Guardian:

Royal Mer

Daily Mirror:

Royal Mer

The Sun:

Royal Mer

Telegraph:

Rath Gaul Hill

D Express:

Rath Gaul Hill

The Star:

Rath Gaul Hill

Daily Record:

Rath Gaul Hill

Daily Mail:

Salamanca Bay