October 01 / 14.50 Ayr

14.50

Good

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 595610 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Back to the Flat under Mohammed Tabti for last four starts and he won over C&D (good to soft) in August, but was tailed off at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last time; still looks on a workable mark but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back again.
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2nd

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return.

6/1

2nd

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return.

6/1

12th

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

6/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 448752

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but he was only just caught in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last Monday; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip.
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2nd

5

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Soowaih

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win was in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but he was only just caught in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last Monday; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Soowaih

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

0-12 since winning last October on his third start and he's inconsistent; however, he returned to form with a close fifth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) recently and this stiffer track may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

5th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Soowaih

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

20/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 71-10 C

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in the 2023 Convivial Maiden at York on debut; successful in novice events here (1m, good to soft) and at Ripon (1m2f, soft) in next two starts but he failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; still unexposed but that was a heavy defeat last time and he has some questions to answer after a break.
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1st

3

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored at Ayr (1m2f) last April in a light campaign in 2025; back from 12 months off with an encouraging Ripon fifth but beat only one at Chester (1m4f) since; needs to bounce back.

8/1

7th

1

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Ayr wearing cheekpieces in April and it wasn't a bad effort when fifth at Ripon (again 1m2f, good) 16 days ago; concerning that the run in between came over this C&D when beaten 24l and said not to have been suited by the track, however.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored with a fair degree of authority at Ayr (1m2f, good; from 2lb lower) in April 2025; absent since toiling at Chester 362 days ago, which raises concerns, but he did win over C&D on his 2024 reappearance; the betting should help to guide expectations.

11/1

9/1

Form: 122436 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won at Pontefract (1m, good) in July and he's held his form since then including when a close third at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate run; usually held-up and he could make a big impact if he gets a good pace and some luck.
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7th

9

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:09 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner (including at this trip) whose best run this term came when fourth to Krissy over C&D on his penultimate start; didn't build on it over 1m here next time, though.

16/1

8th

8

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who ran his best race of the campaign when fourth over 1m1f here last month; should run his race again but might have to make do with some minor money.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

16/1

Form: 5-4664

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Very well treated on his best form last season but his last win was 17 months ago and he's been beaten around 8l in last two starts; this step back up in trip looks a good move but he needs a major upturn in form; cheekpieces back on.
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15th

12

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Savrola

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who did well throughout five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning this race; 5lb higher today but much more of a worry is that he needs to bounce back from this season's two poor runs on turf.

16/1

7th

2

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Savrola

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Dianne Sayer

Front-runner who did well during five-race campaign last season, most notably when gamely winning Northumberland Vase at Newcastle (2m, AW); also suited by good to soft turf but needs to bounce back from last month's disappointing reappearance run.

14/1

Form: 1-3929

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery before his near-miss in a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) in June but he was quiet back there (ninth of 13) the following month; still lightly raced but his best form has been on Tapeta and he has a bit to prove now upped to 1m2f after a break.
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4th

2

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Johnny Ringo

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) on New Year's Day and made the frame in Listed race and series final over that C&D on next two starts (both good to soft); has fitness to prove after six-month absence but could still have more improvement to come over hurdles.

11/2

4th

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:20 Musselburgh

Johnny Ringo

11st 13lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Fairly useful Flat racer who beat Maple to open his hurdling account here (1m7f, soft) in January and has since been placed in a Listed race over that trip here (good to soft); likely to make his presence felt.

5/2

3rd

4

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:42 Musselburgh

Johnny Ringo

11st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Upped in class but has Musselburgh form, having raced over C&D in both attempts over hurdles, winning the latest; still unexposed in this sphere and could go well.

14/1

Form: 443232

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Just one win from ten starts but she has a solid record and was a front-running second over C&D (good) 12 days ago; only 1lb higher here and she should give it another good shot.
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2nd

2

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Reyaadah Star

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Just a single win, at long odds-on in a Polytrack maiden, to go with a good few short-priced reversals and hasn't always looked the easiest; will want to settle better round here, back up in trip, and the handicapper ultimately knows where he is with her.

5/1

2nd

2

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Reyaadah Star

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Just a single win, at long odds-on in a Polytrack maiden, to go with a good few short-priced reversals and hasn't always looked the easiest; will want to settle better round here, back up in trip, and the handicapper ultimately knows where he is with her.

5/1

7th

8

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Reyaadah Star

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Just one win from ten starts but she has a solid record and was a front-running second over C&D (good) 12 days ago; only 1lb higher here and she should give it another good shot.

11/2

8th
10 (8)
Tilsitt

15/2

Form: 383402 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Often claimer ridden; last win was in July 2022 but that was off 19lb higher over C&D (good) and he went close at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) last Sunday; that was a strong-finishing effort but he was well held there yesterday.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

9/1

Form: 314217 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who recorded his 13th win when landing an amateur jockeys' handicap at York (10.3f, good to soft) last month; disappointing at Doncaster last time but he lost a shoe in that race and is a big player if he can recapture his penultimate form; handles most ground but all of his turf wins have been on good or slower.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

7/2

Form: 222237 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had form figures of 11222 over C&D in May-August; didn't shine back here (seventh of 11) last month but that was a Class 2 and he still looks feasibly treated on his best form this season; handles most ground and he's in the mix on this big drop back in grade.
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4th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with two placed runs last month, the latter in Class 4 C&D contest; ought to pose a potent threat at this lower level.

7/2

3rd

8

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Pol Roger

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with a close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) this month, his second run this season, and remains well handicapped on some of last year's placed form; a possible.

6/1

2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.20
Straight Forecast £39.43
Tricast £145.76
Trifecta £282.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Soowaih

The Times:

Spirit Of Acklam

Daily Mail:

Reyaadah Star

RP RATINGS:

Pol Roger

TOPSPEED:

Tilsitt

Daily Record:

Reyaadah Star

The Sun:

Spirit Of Acklam

The Star:

Spirit Of Acklam

POSTDATA:

Soowaih

Telegraph:

Soowaih

The Guardian:

Soowaih

D Express:

Soowaih

Daily Mirror:

Soowaih