July 29 / 16.45 Ayr

16.45

Good

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -73747

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 7f last year and he's below his last winning mark; hasn't been at his best this year but today's step back up to 1m is worth a go and he's not written off.
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1st

1

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Roaring Ralph

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won three in a row at Southwell (1m, AW) earlier this year and solid second there (1m) a fortnight ago; he won here in 2024 and holds strong claims if transferring his fine recent form back to turf.

3/1

2nd

4

(11)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Roaring Ralph

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Has been in good form since the turn of the year and completed a C&D hat-trick when pulling clear to record a comfortable success 40 days ago; now steps back up in grade off this 9lb higher mark but he's still fairly treated on his old form.

3/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 665346 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Below-par sixth here (1m2f) a fortnight ago but today's drop back in trip may well be a plus; in fair form prior to last time and not ruled out for trainer who has won four of the last seven runnings.
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2

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Shine On Brendan

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton.

15/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 518-57 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won Brighton maiden (1m, good to firm) on the second of her three 2yo starts; hasn't seen out 1m2f this year in her first two handicaps and today's drop back in distance could be just what she needs.
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8th

9

(10)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Volcanology

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a 1m Brighton maiden in October 2023 (good to firm); mixed form at up to 1m2f this term; on a good mark; each-way chance.

7/1

8th

9

(10)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Volcanology

9st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a 1m Brighton maiden in October 2023 (good to firm); mixed form at up to 1m2f this term; on a good mark; each-way chance.

7/1

4th

6

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:50 Newcastle (AW)

Volcanology

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Not the only runner who posted duck eggs the last twice and needs to rebound; inconsistent since maiden win last autumn but best form gives her a fighting chance off current mark.

10/1

8/1

Form: 981115 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won three in a row this summer (1m-1m1f, including on good to soft) prior to 1l fifth of nine over C&D (good) a fortnight ago; has same mark as last time and can make another bold bid.
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8th

5

(10)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Four handicap wins in 2024; 0-7 this year and form dipped the last twice but could rebound at this level; major contender at the weights on classified debut.

13/2

1

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Katie Scott

Four wins in 2024, one of them here (8.3f, good to soft); not at his best at Musselburgh 11 days ago but he's slipped to a good mark and this is uncompetitive; solid candidate.

3/1

10th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Jumeira Vision

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Has finished close up when fourth/fifth the last twice (8.3f/1m2f, good to firm) and he was on the scoresheet here (1m1f, good) last July; won on good to soft ground ten days later; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 57-182 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Returned from a break with a C&D win (good to firm) in May and bounced back from lesser run at Hamilton when beaten just a neck over this C&D (good) a fortnight ago; a player off the same mark as last time.
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7th

9

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Golden Valour

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who posted a fairly encouraging reappearance run at Ayr (7f, good to firm) last Wednesday, when rallying for fifth of eight; each-way possibilities if building on that run now back up in trip.

33/1

5th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

10yo who made a winning reappearance here in 2024 (sole course win from 29 attempts) and was on the scoresheet at Musselburgh last September; however, his campaign petered out tamely and a return to form is needed on his seasonal debut.

25/1

9

(11)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Not a regular winner; successful at Musselburgh last September (1m, good) but form tailed off after that and lacks a run this time.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 08-011 D

Last run: 130 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
2-2 for this yard following AW wins at Newcastle (7f) and Southwell (1m) in March; returns from a break but she showed promise on turf when trained in Ireland and could still have more to offer for this yard.
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11

(13)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:03 Carlisle

Medici Pass

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice on the AW (7f/1m) in March after joining this yard; hasn't run quite so well since, although creditable third over 7f here two runs ago (good); softer going not ideal.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:35 Musselburgh

Medici Pass

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Iain Jardine

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

8/1

Form: 738766 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
9yo who has won here four times and didn't run badly when sixth of 14 in C&D classified three weeks ago; however, he's back into a handicap today and others are more compelling.
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8th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Has gone 0-17 since winning over C&D last March at 50-1; ran the odd fair race last year but trailed home last here three weeks ago.

20/1

10th

7

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Retirement Beckons

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

slowly away

25/1

Form: 096

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made debut on June 11th and down the field at big odds on all three runs (7f); however, there's potential in his pedigree and his half-brother Autumn Festival left his first three runs behind to win for this yard on handicap debut in 2022, when attracting market support; interesting.
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11

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Spring Festival

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

No wins in 17 and soundly beaten more often than not this season; runs well now and again but he's very light on AW experience.

16/1

5th

7

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Spring Festival

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: David O’Meara

16-race maiden; went close in Ayr classified (1m, good) last month but finished well down the field in a subsequent AW handicap (1m2f) and cannot be relied upon heavily; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.

8/1

9th
5 (7)
Venetian

5/1

Form: 0-7624 BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
0-16 since his two 2yo wins in 2022 but was runner-up at Tipperary (1m1f, soft) in May and again ran well when fourth at Listowel (1m, good) last time; this Irish challenger is one to consider.
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7th

2

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second runner for yard; four AW wins; 1-16 on turf; kept very busy on AW in recent months, on latest collared close home when runner-up over 7f off current mark; 7lb claimer takes over from Colin Keane; one to consider.

4/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Venetian

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four AW wins up to an extended 1m1f, twice over C&D including in January off 74; kept busy since over various trips, most recently best work at finish after a slow start (stalls slow to open) when beaten 1.5l over 6f; return to 7f to suit and okay mark so one to consider.

5/1

Form: -85214 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Wetherby (1m, good) last month on second handicap start and travelled well when fourth of five at Hamilton (8.3f, good) eight days later; back on a flat course today and that may enable further improvement.
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1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

John L Sullivan

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form.

7/1

138

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

John L Sullivan

8st 3lb

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2

(13)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Unsuited by drop to 6f last time; gradually back to form otherwise this term, close third at Ayr (good) in most recent 7f attempt; possibilities off last winning mark, provided he takes to added cheekpieces.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £30.29
Tricast £187.14
Trifecta £294.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Festival

RP RATINGS:

John L Sullivan

D Express:

Jumeira Vision

POSTDATA:

Shine On Brendan

Daily Mirror:

Golden Valour

Daily Mail:

Volcanology

The Star:

Medici Pass

The Times:

Spring Festival

Telegraph:

John L Sullivan

The Sun:

Jumeira Vision

The Guardian:

Shine On Brendan

Daily Record:

Golden Valour