August 10 / 18.42 Ayr

18.42

Good To Soft

Fabulous Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Fabulous Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 555326 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has issues at the stalls but he ran well in final two runs for Alice Haynes and wasn't beaten far on stable debut at Hamilton three weeks ago; now 6lb lower than for his Newmarket win (5f, heavy) last November and has possibilities with cheekpieces reapplied; has won on good to firm and heavy ground.
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12th

11

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Parisiac

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Iain Jardine

Midfield at Ayr (6f, heavy) last Thursday and same story at York (5f, soft) on Friday; however, he twice went close on consecutive days at the end of September (5f/6f, soft/heavy) and is not ruled out under Billy Loughnane.

14/1

2nd

6

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Parisiac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Hamilton (5f, good) in June and runner-up on next two starts, over this C&D (soft) on the latter occasion; three lesser runs followed but he was bang there when third back on soft ground at Hamilton (5f) yesterday and has to be considered after that revival.

9/1

3rd

9

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Parisiac

8st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Class 5 success over C&D initiated a solid start to the season; the subsequent other half of his campaign is characterised by a dip in form; no certainty to take advantage of drop back down weights.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 90-157 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) in June but he's been well below that form in both runs since; still unexposed but has bit to prove again and he needs to break better than last time.
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5

(5)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:09 Hamilton

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unexposed 3yo; looked good, albeit a touch wayward, when winning at Doncaster in June (5f, good to soft) and he was back at that level when second at Ayr 13 days ago, travelling strongly but still looking raw under pressure; up 2lb but looks the type to carry on improving with experience.

100/30

2nd

3

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Ayr

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders up the centre

6/1

7th

12

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 4lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John & Sean Quinn

slowly away

7/1

3rd
4 (6)
Dc Flyer

3/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 873031 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy record but he added to his Hamilton win (6f, good to soft) last summer when making all at Newcastle (5f, AW) last week; back up 5lb but that was a convincing success last time and he's a big player if he can repeat that form.
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8

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Flyer

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo who won over C&D in August and has continued in good form, finishing a close fourth over C&D latest; has had wind surgery since; solid claims.

7/2

4th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Flyer

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

He has improved for the addition of cheekpieces this summer, winning over C&D and recording a better RPR when second here last week; other front-runners in this field but he's a key player.

3/1

2nd

9

(13)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dc Flyer

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Winner over C&D off a 6lb lower mark on only previous run on the AW two outings ago (made all); close third at Ayr last time (5f, good to soft); well drawn; one with a chance.

7/1

2/1

Form: 598931 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Improved his turf record to 3-14 when holding off a clear second over C&D 12 days ago; remains feasibly treated after a 6lb rise but all of his turf wins have been on good/good to firm and slow ground would be a concern.
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2nd

2

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner who made all for a narrow success at Ripon in August but he's not easy to predict and was a remote third at Catterick two weeks ago; others are more persuasive.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Catterick

Zuffolo

10st 11lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael Dods

It was a seventh success when making all and just holding on at Ripon (good to firm) in July; only 1l behind Albegone at Musselburgh (also 5f, good) last month; bit below that form at Redcar a fortnight ago but not hard to see a bold bid under star amateur Henry Callan.

4/1

8th

13

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Zuffolo

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Gained a first win of 2026 at Ripon (5f) in July and backed it up with a solid third of six to Albegone at Musselburgh (5f) three weeks ago; also took this in 2024 so he's a likely player.

9/1

13/2

Form: 652134 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
4yo who has a solid record this season including a Hamilton win (5f, good) last month and a close fourth at Musselburgh last Friday; now only 2lb higher than for that last success and he shouldn't be far away; acts on good to firm and good to soft.
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11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

11th

11

(3)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

Cuban Rock

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Two-time winner on turf; unplaced in all six AW starts but there has been some promise on Tapeta at Newcastle; others more persuasive this time.

14/1

10

(7)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cuban Rock

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Infrequent winner and unplaced in five AW runs; he hasn't run too badly over C&D the last twice, however, and Paul Mulrennan is back in the saddle tonight.

12/1

Form: 785-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Back after a lengthy absence and gelding operation with an encouraging fourth on handicap debut over C&D (5f, good) last month; still unexposed after only four starts and has claims if he take another step forward.
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3rd

11

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Shatin Venture

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Just one win from 23 starts but that was over C&D last spring and he went close here three weeks ago; only 1lb higher in this similar race and has leading claims if he can repeat that form.

5/1

2nd

7

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Shatin Venture

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Linda Perratt

Won a classified event over C&D in March 2025 but that remains his only success from 22 attempts; may have needed this month's return from six months off but likely vulnerable for win purposes once again.

10/1

9th

8

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Shatin Venture

9st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner in March 2025; some fair runs since, including when second here three runs back; needs to bounce back from two lesser runs since (slowly away on first occasion).

16/1

14/1

Form: 48-870 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins on slow ground in Ireland but her last success was in May 2022 and she's been well held in three runs this season; has something to prove and she needs a major upturn in form; cheekpieces back on.
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14

(4)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Iva Batt

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R K Watson

Last win was in 2022; inconsistent last year; last of 16 on last week's belated seasonal debut at the Curragh; 5lb out of the handicap then, should at least be more competitive in this lower grade.

33/1

16

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Iva Batt

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: R K Watson

Lacks a recent run; inconsistent last season; last win was in 2022; 5lb out of the handicap; has a capable rider but up against it.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Iva Batt

9st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: R K Watson

midfield, weakened 2f out

12/1

40/1

Form: 7777

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Finished a tailed-off seventh in his first three runs and he filled the same position behind Zuffolo on handicap debut over C&D (beaten 6l) last month; can only be watched until he shows more promising signs.
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3rd

6

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Finished third behind Kyber Crystal in this race in 2024; off the mark for the year when winning at Carlisle (5f, good) last month and he still looked in top form when third at Musselburgh last week, having to wait for a gap as the race unfolded in front of him; handles good to soft but a faster surface would probably be ideal.

3/1

3rd

8

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: R Mike Smith

Ran creditably on Wednesday when bidding for a Carlisle double; remains in form and is effective in this different scenario, being a dual C&D scorer; not dismissed.

8/1

5th

11

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Royal Duke

8st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: R Mike Smith

Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when seventh at Musselburgh two starts back and had cheekpieces added when winning over this C&D three days later, coming home strongly from well off the pace to get the better of Cotai Starlight; shortlisted off this 3lb higher mark.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £18.30
Tricast £139.05
Trifecta £165.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Zuffolo

RP RATINGS:

Cuban Rock

Telegraph:

Shatin Venture

SPOTLIGHT:

Dc Flyer

The Star:

Iva Batt

Daily Mail:

Shatin Venture

Daily Record:

Dc Flyer

D Express:

Cuban Rock

Daily Mirror:

Cuban Rock

The Times:

Zuffolo

The Guardian:

Zuffolo

The Sun:

Zuffolo