July 15 / 16.03 Ayr

16.03

Good

Afternoon Tea At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Afternoon Tea At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 670804 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Had a fine year in 2022 but losing run stands at 22 and her mark has bottomed out; has given the odd flicker of encouragement at a low level this year but there are safer options.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Only 12th at Ayr (6f) two runs back but running well otherwise and came from behind off a strong pace to win here last night over 5f; has the penalty but as big a worry is that she's 0-7 beyond 6f.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:18 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders, switched right 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on

9/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 464473 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Finished with a flourish to take third at Carlisle nine days ago (5f, good) and he's handicapped to be winning sooner rather than later; one to take seriously.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 10lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Ramon Di Loria

9st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted.

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0-2323 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Not added to her 2yo novice win in 18 runs since; she's been running creditably in Class 6 handicaps this year though, third of nine over C&D last week; no obvious reason she wouldn't go well again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(11)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Atomise

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Infrequent winner; good second over C&D in June (soft) and fair runs since, latest with a visor (on again); well drawn; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

19:30 Redcar

Atomise

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

0-21 since winning in 2021 on third start but she's been running really well this season and was beaten just a neck at Ayr (6f, good) last time in first-time blinkers; switches to a visor today and can be bang there.

5/1

2nd

2

(2)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Atomise

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 20 times since winning a Leicester novice as a 2yo; series of good runs in defeat this year, including C&D, and she won't mind what the weather does; solid form claims with blinkers now added.

100/30

10/1

Form: -13680 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-12 on turf, including two attempts this year; they've been on slow ground though and his best efforts on grass have come on a quicker surface; lurks on a dangerous mark and dropping into Class 6, allied to the booking of Jason Hart (2-7 for the yard this year), offers hope of an improved showing; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Has been useful on AW in the past but nothing for his current stable to make him of interest tonight.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

On a two-year losing spell and current mark reflects a big decline in his form; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(6)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Lisa Williamson

Much better than this on AW in his pomp but there hasn't been much to celebrate in five runs for this yard, including returned to AW when last of seven over C&D two weeks ago; another ease in grade today but he's risky.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 61-232 CD BF

Last run: 112 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two of his three turf wins have come at Ayr; running well in defeat on AW in March; has the ability to play a leading role back from a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, latest on AW in March (6f); fair running-on third over 5f here last time (good; Woohoo, who runs in the 2.30, was second); contender back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Water Of Leith

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner; returned from a break with a solid fifth in 5f Hamilton handicap last month; this reliable sort is a player off a 2lb lower mark here with Eireann Cagney up.

4/1

Form: 545-04 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
She hasn't won since landing this race in 2022 but she was fourth in it last year and there were more promising signs at Hamilton 18 days ago; each-way shout.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

4th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Has produced some fair performances this season but hasn't really threatened and she remains winless since summer 2022; others preferred.

16/1

16/1

Form: 575-38 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made encouraging seasonal return at Newcastle in May but he failed to build on it at Thirsk last month; others appeal more for win purposes.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Flavius Titus

9st 9lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Danny Brooke

Dead-heated for first in this race 12 months ago; he's one to keep an eye on in the betting and his chance is not dismissed, but this 10yo has struggled in the main this season.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Pontefract

Flavius Titus

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Needs to improve on his 2025 efforts; however, won this race (off 4lb higher) last year and has a good chance if back to that form.

20/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:38 Ripon

Flavius Titus

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Danny Brooke

Chased home Gis A Sub in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not really got going in 2025 and others appeal more for win purposes.

25/1

16/1

Form: 4-1798 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Made all when winning a 7f handicap here on her return from 203 days off in May; nothing comparable since but returning to Class 6 company in her favour at least; one of three runners for the stable.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over C&D last July and she got back on track with fourth of nine over C&D 16 days ago, despite going very freely; one to consider.

10/1

4th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over C&D (good to soft) off 3lb higher last summer and returns here after respectable fifth at Musselburgh (1m, good) this month but has a modest strike-rate and a steadily regressive profile; others preferred.

14/1

5th

6

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Thoroughly exposed three-time winner who may need further now, with her last win coming at 1m2f; reappearance effort was underwhelming.

14/1

33/1

Form: 980-07 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Not beaten many rivals in seven runs for this yard; hard to recommend at present.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: R Mike Smith

raced in last

50/1

13th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

100/1

50/1

Form: 678-0

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Finished towards the rear in three 6f runs at Newcastle in late 2023 and tailed off on her handicap debut/reappearance at Ripon eight weeks ago; too much to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

18:10 Hamilton

Groove Inn

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Mark Walford

Has very weak claims on form (6f/1m); visor replaces the cheekpieces worn last time; others preferred.

25/1

8th

5

(6)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Groove Inn

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Mark Walford

Well beaten in all five starts, over 6f; this step up in trip should help; cheekpieces are also now tried; needs to show more.

33/1

10th

11

(12)

15th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Ayr

Groove Inn

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Mark Walford

dwelt start then bumped start, towards rear

50/1

Form: 167936

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m handicap at Yarmouth in April for his previous yard (cheekpieces first time, also wore tongue-tie); no progress since, including on stable debut ten days ago; now drops in trip and goes without the tongue-tie once again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(2)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amerigo Vespucci

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Won a turf 1m handicap last year but doesn't arrive here in much form; stable debut last time.

20/1

8th

2

(9)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Amerigo Vespucci

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

switched left soon after start, towards rear

33/1

8th

9

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Amerigo Vespucci

8st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Wainwright

Won at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in April for his previous yard but he's not matched that since and has been well held in both runs for new trainer; has plenty to prove again and he's now 1-17.

20/1

Non-runners

Wee Fat Mac, Giselles Izzy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.00
Straight Forecast £26.83
Tricast £76.96
Trifecta £98.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Atomise

RP RATINGS:

Water Of Leith

The Guardian:

Ramon Di Loria

SPOTLIGHT:

Mighty Power

The Times:

Atomise

Telegraph:

Atomise

D Express:

Atomise

The Star:

Atomise

The Sun:

Ramon Di Loria

Daily Mail:

Water Of Leith

Daily Mirror:

Water Of Leith

Daily Record:

Water Of Leith