October 10 / 14.50 Ayr

14.50

Good

Tennents Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Tennents Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

Form: 295507

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate but he's yet to run a poor race at this track, including when first past the post in the corresponding race 12 months ago (demoted to second); not at his best on last three starts and he'll be another 3lb lower from the weekend; dangerous if anywhere near his best but some rain wouldn't go amiss.
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

Form: 240694 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last season; he's slipped down the weights this year and was sent off favourite over C&D nine days ago, eventually finishing fourth (Golden Valour second and Havana Rose sixth); likely to be heavily involved again.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

10st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young up in trip this May, culminating with C&D success (good; made all) off 4lb lower five weeks ago; the Cumberland Plate proved a bridge too far here ten days ago but this is easier.

5/4

9th

11

(12)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Seemingly exposed gelding who has suddenly got on a roll since going back up in trip, scoring on good ground at Hamilton (1m3f), Musselburgh (12.5f) and over C&D last month; has to defy a further 4lb rise in a better race from the widest stall but he can't be ignored attempting a four-timer.

13/2

1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

Form: 863842 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ended long losing run with 1m win here in May off 2lb higher; held his form since and last week's C&D second was a positive effort; each-way claims again.
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6th

9

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran with plenty of course form to his name; third of nine over 1m here last week (winner Runninsonofagun runs in the 4.00); one of three runners for the stable.

10/1

3rd

9

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won three of his 58 races on turf, the latest over this trip at Musselburgh last September (good); has been a bit disappointing this season.

12/1

5th

5

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who is a C&D winner but has question marks over current form and whether he's still capable of cutting any mustard aged ten; gives classified grade a whirl.

14/1

14/1

Form: 067876

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Gone the wrong way for current stable and although her latest sixth of nine over C&D was better, she still finished behind a couple of reopposing rivals; didn't get the cleanest run there but more will be needed to win.
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6th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

8/1

6th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

8/1

7th

9

(4)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Rose

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

led

10/1

Form: 853737 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Darbucks on Carlisle form from May (7f, good to soft); the odd good effort since, including over C&D, and respected, for all that he'll need a good pace to aim at.
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4th

2

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest eight days ago (good ground); still on workable mark under 4lb penalty and ought to be right in the thick of things again.

2/1

1st

4

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained four of his eight wins over this C&D; made the frame off today's mark on consecutive starts at Carlisle last month (7f, soft/1m, good) and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; respected.

5/1

16/1

Form: 521956

Last run: 185 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a weak classified event at Newcastle (1m) in March; failed to build on that success in three more runs in spring; back from six months off and looks vulnerable.
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9th

11

(9)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner over 6f-1m2f here, the latest from 3lb lower over 7f in January; capable of playing a part if this sets up for his closing style.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:13 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile sort; narrowly beat Ardaddy at Newcastle (7f) in January; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time; not ruled out.

7/1

8th

7

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Newcastle (AW)

Ana Emaraaty

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile 6yo who had form over all sorts of trips last year and just did enough to hold off Ardaddy over C&D one week ago; recent 3lb rise is probably enough to leave him a shade vulnerable, though.

6/1

100/30

Form: -78132 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has improved for the addition of a visor, winning at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in August and then placed at Wolverhampton and Redcar; best of the prominent racers last time and he's a major player off an unchanged mark.
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6th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Lumenbourg

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time winner who acts on most surfaces and was very consistent on turf (6f/7f) last term; opened this year's account when making all in amateur riders' race over C&D (good to soft) under Amy Collier last month; not far off that form when fourth off this mark a fortnight ago; should be thereabouts.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Lumenbourg

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Back to winning ways in 6f Carlisle handicap 11 days ago, cosily making all; up 4lb but this dual course scorer must enter calculations.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

18:12 Carlisle

Lumenbourg

11st 0lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Julie Camacho

All three wins have been at 7f, although has plenty of good runs at 6f; good third to a subsequent winner at Redcar last time (6f, good); should go well.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 680440

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Yet to win on turf but he's capable of a big run off this mark and he's closely matched with Lumenbourg on a Doncaster run from August; 1m on soft a valid excuse last time; one to take seriously.
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12th

7

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Has been useful on AW in the past but nothing for his current stable to make him of interest tonight.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

On a two-year losing spell and current mark reflects a big decline in his form; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(6)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Lisa Williamson

Much better than this on AW in his pomp but there hasn't been much to celebrate in five runs for this yard, including returned to AW when last of seven over C&D two weeks ago; another ease in grade today but he's risky.

10/1

Form: 424300 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Won three times on AW in the second half of 2023 and he has run well on turf this year too; that hasn't been the case on his last two starts though.
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8th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Bernie The Bear

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf (0-17) and his 'most recent' AW win was at Wolverhampton (6f) in December 2023; nothing positive to take from his last four starts, including when weakening quickly at Musselburgh (7f; 40-1) three weeks ago.

50/1

9th

10

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; only narrowly denied by The Gay Blade over 6f at Newcastle in February but hasn't been in same form since, including behind that reopposing rival there last week.

14/1

6th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bernie The Bear

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Fahey; has run poorly on last two starts; best watched for now.

25/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £18.72
Tricast £89.04

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Alpine Sierra

SPOTLIGHT:

Lumenbourg

The Guardian:

Jkr Cobbler

Telegraph:

Mighty Power

Daily Mirror:

Golden Valour

The Times:

Lumenbourg

The Sun:

Lumenbourg

Daily Record:

Lumenbourg

POSTDATA:

Alpine Sierra

Daily Mail:

Alpine Sierra

D Express:

Alpine Sierra

The Star:

Alpine Sierra