September 19 / 14.42 Ayr

14.42

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 254193 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer and dual course winner (5f/6f) who ran well when third of 14 at Doncaster (5f, good) last Friday, but he shapes as though a return to 6f (over which he won at Carlisle last month) might suit him better.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Water Of Leith

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Wolverhampton (6f, Class 5; 6-4 favourite) in March but below that level in three subsequent starts, 2l fifth of eight at Musselburgh (5f; 15-2) latest; vulnerable on those performances.

7/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 674806 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Hardy veteran who acts on any ground, but losing run is up to 23 despite a sliding mark; others are more persuasive.
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10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

9th

10

(7)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Newcastle (AW)

Music Society

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ran on well to win a 6f handicap at Newmarket two weeks ago (6f, soft); that race had rather an end-of-season feel to it but the Topspeed figure was good and a 3lb rise looks fair; interesting on first AW start since October 2018.

7/2

1st

12

(3)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:07 Newmarket

Music Society

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold early, towards rear, switched left when smooth headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well

9/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 519211 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In fine form lately and bids for a hat-trick after last month's wins at Nottingham and Beverley, raised 4lb since latest; drying ground is in his favour and stable has won three of the last nine runnings; major player.
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8th

3

(10)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Handicapper had his say after an easy Nottingham win (2-2 there) early last month and this 5yo has been held since; often dropped in (may well be again from a wide stall) and would then be reliant on the race setting up for him, as well as some luck.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Redcar

Frank The Spark

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July but that wasn't much of a race and he has not repeated the form; now wears cheekpieces; others preferred.

14/1

4

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Thirsk

Frank The Spark

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Paul Midgley

Gained his fourth career success at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in July and 6f will have been too far for him at York next time; however, he's still 7lb higher than for the win and others make more obvious appeal.

8/1

Form: 25-850 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Much lower in the weights than when winning at Beverley and Windsor in August last year, but has only once shown comparable form in the meantime; finished around 10l behind Frank The Spark at Beverley last time.
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4th

7

(5)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Reliable sort who broke losing run over C&D last month; didn't improve for the return to 6f last time but he'll be happier back at this trip and he's not without a chance.

11/2

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard Fahey

Hasn't raced over 6f since the 2023 Ayr Bronze Cup; some solid 5f form this winter and, while the trip is a slight query (0-16), he was placed in a 0-85 in July 2022; today's rider knows him and is good value for his claim, especially in an apprentice race; could go well.

12/1

5th
7 (3)
Object

12/1

Form: -14435 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won on good to firm ground as a 2yo but all his best recent form has come on a soft surface, so drying ground wouldn't be in his favour; stable also runs Music Society.
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8

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Object

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

5f winner on soft and acts on heavy; eased down when appearing to lose his action at Redcar (5f, soft) last week; if over that, he's on a competitive mark.

20/1

12th

12

(12)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Object

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions will suit and he's been running creditably of late, albeit without quite being at his spring best; not sure stall 12 will be beneficial.

13/2

4th

8

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Object

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Has generally remained in form since his soft-ground success (off 1lb lower) in the spring; did well to make the frame at Catterick last week considering he raced alone; ties in with Alafdhal on that effort.

5/1

11/1

Form: 697484 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who has dropped 2lb lower than when last successful; didn't enjoy a clear run when fourth of ten at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Saturday; may not want the ground to dry out too much, but a player otherwise; stable also runs Earn Your Stripes.
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6th

10

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Ski Angel

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Not at the top of her game at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago but before that she was an encouraging fourth on her comeback at Ayr (5f, good to firm); third in this last year and might not be far away if bouncing back.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Has gained all wins in Scotland, including over C&D; respectable fourth at Ayr on seasonal debut; it's still two years since she scored away from Musselburgh, however.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Dual C&D winner who won twice at Musselburgh last season; ideally suited by good ground or softer but lacks a recent run.

20/1

Form: 333

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Made his debut in only June and has finished third over 5f/6f on turf/AW in all three starts (behind a subsequent winner last time); open to improvement now handicapping and worth a second look.
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10th

1

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Canons House

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Did well last term, winning four times; went close at Beverley on penultimate start and paid for racing freely in cheekpieces a few days later; runs without the headgear this time and could go well.

13/2

5th

10

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Canons House

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Did well last term, winning four times; back in top form, beaten only narrowly, at Beverley (5f, good to soft) on Monday with reappearance under his belt; may remain competitive off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

8/1

2nd

1

(4)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Canons House

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went up 28lb for four wins last season, over 5f/6f on good/good to soft; showed he is still competitive with a sound sixth at Musselburgh on reappearance (5f, soft) and should come on for that run; a player.

6/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 532615 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
1-1 here having made all over C&D (good to soft) on his penultimate start; faster ground would be no problem and, with few established trailblazers among his rivals, he could go well if again able to dominate; stable won this last year.
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1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Parisiac

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple winner who lacks a recent run but he's consistent in the main and not handicapped out of it; market could be informative.

4/1

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

Form: 464434 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Running with credit lately, as when fourth of eight at Hamilton (6f, heavy) 15 days ago, but a record of 2-40 is a concern and an extra furlong probably suits her better now.
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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

Non-runners

Scoops Ahoy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.40
Straight Forecast £35.26
Tricast £85.00
Trifecta £103.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Frank The Spark

POSTDATA:

Water Of Leith

Daily Mail:

Canon's House

Telegraph:

Object

Daily Record:

Canon's House

RP RATINGS:

Frank The Spark

The Times:

Frank The Spark

Daily Mirror:

Frank The Spark

The Sun:

Frank The Spark

The Star:

Frank The Spark

The Guardian:

Water Of Leith

D Express:

Water Of Leith