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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8th

11

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Iain Jardine

Made all over C&D in June and runner-up on his next two starts; below his best last time at Ayr but a revival would come as no surprise.

14/1

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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3rd

6

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Zuffolo

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on song when third at Catterick (5f, good to firm) last month and he built on that to win at Ripon (5f, good to firm); he's gone up just 2lb for last time and could be a contender once more.

7/2

1st

2

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Ripon

Zuffolo

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Has won six races and didn't shape too badly when third of nine at Catterick (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago; not out of this.

4/1

3rd

8

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Zuffolo

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April but has finished down the field twice since; bounce back needed.

16/1

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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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

9th

8

(9)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Shatin Venture

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Linda Perratt

Poor strike-rate but his win came in the corresponding race 12 months ago and his penultimate second here came in a 0-65 handicap; likely to make another bold bid.

15/2

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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1st

14

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Royal Duke

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Scottish sprinter who rarely dips his toe over the border; scored at Ayr and Musselburgh last term but hasn't matched that this year, including when seventh of ten at Musselburgh on Monday; tries a new headgear combination.

16/1

7th

7

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Two of his three wins have been over C&D but losing run is mounting up; first-time tongue-tie could do with having a positive effect.

10/1

11th

12

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

C&D winner; yet to strike in 2026 but he has slipped down the weights and his latest C&D fifth was encouraging, just beginning to launch a challenge when forced to switch; each-way shout.

14/1

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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