January 20 / 16.02 Ayr

16.02

Soft

Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £54.70
  • Place: £9.90

Form: 46-77P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed no promise in her three qualifying runs (all 2m4f) and is 4lb out of the weights for this handicap debut; needs combination of drop back in trip and first-time cheekpieces to prompt major improvement.
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1st

7

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Tread Softly Now

10st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

Triple winner at up to 2m4f (soft and good); inconsistency tempers confidence in her backing up last month's Perth near-miss (2m4f, good; first-time visor retained), but has staying potential on breeding.

4/1

2nd

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Tread Softly Now

10st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Ayr winner in November (2m3f, soft); some fair form in lower grade events than this since; visor replaces normal cheekpieces.

14/1

4th

3

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Tread Softly Now

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Not one to rely upon heavily but won in good style here (2m3f, soft) in November and has been placed on two of her subsequent four appearances; can make presence felt if in right mood.

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 8856-9 BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unable to justify prominence in the betting well when beaten in all three handicaps but shaped as though he might have needed last month's reappearance run (2m3f), and it will be interesting to see whether his supporters wade in again today.
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3rd

6

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:02 Hexham

Am Still Here

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Placed in all five chases, the first two over C&D in May (good to soft/good); bumped into an improver when clear second at Perth (3m, good) in August and will be a tough nut to crack here if last month's wind op makes any positive difference.

7/2

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

18:38 Perth

Am Still Here

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Bang there in all four races since switched to fences and he was running on last time at Cartmel (2m5f); this trip is well worth exploring.

4/1

6

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Am Still Here

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Runner-up in all three chases, most recently when going close over C&D (soft; also suited by good) last month; continues to creep up the weights but seems very likely to be on the premises again.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 6560

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only four hurdle starts but, following a break, was always towards rear when 33-1 for recent handicap debut here (2m4f, soft); needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.
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2nd

10

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

The Jewellers Pet

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won this last year (heavy) and, following an unsuccessful stint over fences, he returned to form when back over hurdles and third over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago, when short of room turning for home; contender.

13/2

3rd

1

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

The Jewellers Pet

12st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Won twice over C&D last February (soft, heavy); fair form over fences this season; on a good mark on his return to hurdling and an interesting contender.

10/1

4th

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

The Jewellers Pet

11st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Ian Duncan

Both hurdles wins at Ayr (2m4f); was in the process of showing best chase form when hampered and unseating rider soon after two out there (2m) last time; could go well off a handy mark, provided he takes to Sedgefield (first run here).

9/2

Form: 26-475

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-19 over hurdles and 0-28 overall; didn't run badly over fences here this month, after a layoff, but remains a difficult horse to enthuse over; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today; 1lb wrong.
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9

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Fathers Advice

10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features.

5/1

9

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Fathers Advice

10st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Came good at 32nd attempt, from just out of the weights in Perth chase (3m, good) ten days ago; has run well here (albeit over hurdles) and is still unexposed over staying trips; no surprise if he features.

5/1

7

14th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

19:30 Perth

Fathers Advice

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

Has 0-31 strike-rate and is 2lb wrong today but ran quite well when upped to 3m over hurdles at Ayr (soft; also suited by good) in March and remains unexposed over this trip; back over fences today; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 3P9FP3

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Stayed on for modest third here (2m5f, soft; first run after wind op) a fortnight ago but is now 0-6 over hurdles and 0-21 overall; not sure to be suited by this drop back in trip; not the most obvious answer.
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13

8th Mar 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Toucan Sam

10st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

His mark continues to fall but this 7yo remains a maiden after 21 rules starts and recent evidence doesn't indicate a win is imminent.

25/1

10

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Toucan Sam

11st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Made it 0-20 under rules when pulled up over fences at Ayr last week; however, before that he posted two fair runs over hurdles (2m5f/2m) and shaped as though he would benefit from this longer trip; well treated on last spring's chase form; could appreciate the return to hurdling; interesting.

33/1

9

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:20 Ayr

Toucan Sam

10st 13lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

19-race maiden; placed in handicap, a couple of hunter chases and in two points last year; two fair runs over hurdles this term after wind surgery; well handicapped but others appeal more.

20/1

Form: P25

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
No threat to eased-down winner when second at Wetherby (2m, good to soft; first-time hood) in November and never really got competitive at Doncaster last month but improvement is possible on this handicap debut.
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5th

6

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Mix De Gris

10st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Seems to have learned to settle better on recent outings and kept on well for close fourth (just behind Willie Shake Hands) over C&D (good to soft) last month; slightly disappointing at Ayr since but still considered.

5/1

5th

6

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Mix De Gris

10st 4lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Seems to have learned to settle better on recent outings and kept on well for close fourth (just behind Willie Shake Hands) over C&D (good to soft) last month; slightly disappointing at Ayr since but still considered.

5/1

4th

9

7th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Ayr

Mix De Gris

10st 11lb

J: Conner McCann

T: Lucinda Russell

Remains winless but he posted a good fourth of 13 in 2m Newcastle handicap hurdle 22 days ago given he was set plenty to do; this keen-going sort can't be discounted off the same mark.

4/1

Form: 6P-55

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing more than minor promise when a big-priced outsider for three maiden/novice hurdles (1m7f-2m) last year and makes only limited appeal on this handicap debut.
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4th

8

9th May 2026

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:47 Hexham

Breadalbane Lass

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Off the mark over hurdles at 12th attempt, with clearcut success at Perth (2m, good) last month; 8lb rise demands more from her here but something may have clicked.

4/1

1st

14

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Breadalbane Lass

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Remains a maiden after 12 starts but she ran well when fourth at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and could get closer to the target today if staying straight (hung badly left on the run-in last time).

10/1

4th

11

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Breadalbane Lass

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Finished second over C&D 13 months ago when in first-time cheekpieces but precious little to crow about since then; opposable.

25/1

Form: 09473

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
No threat to wide-margin winner but still ran well when third in Sedgefield handicap (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; can feature here if coping with the drop back in trip.
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9

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Powerofjet

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Martin Todhunter

Won at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) last November on second chase start and some good runs since, most recently 12l third of 12 in series final at Carlisle (2m, good to soft); this is less competitive; high on the list.

11/2

3rd

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Powerofjet

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Martin Todhunter

Won the 2m1f handicap chase on this card last year and went in again at Newcastle in November (good to soft); subsequent defeats hint at a vulnerability off this higher mark and he was behind Tanking Along last time.

14/1

3rd

2

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

16:18 Sedgefield

Powerofjet

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Martin Todhunter

Built upon promising seasonal/chase debut when scoring at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) in November and again ran well when close fourth of six at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) in January; drops back in trip here; might still have more to offer over fences.

9/4

Form: 85UP86

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran well when sixth from 15lb out of the weights at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in November and is effectively 10lb lower here but he's 0-19 over hurdles and has had plenty of chances off lowly marks.
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8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

8

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

14:48 Kelso

Dont Look Back

10st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: William Young Jnr

Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time.

33/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:18 Perth

Dont Look Back

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: William Young Jnr

Won on the Flat in 2023 but is 0-20 over hurdles, including several chances off lowly handicap marks; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

9/1

Form: 25-006

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on first two hurdling starts but shaped quite well before weakening into sixth over C&D (soft) this month and has plenty of scope for further progress in handicaps; one to consider.
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7th

8

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Red Ned

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sandy Thomson

Unplaced all five hurdle starts; pulled up on last month's seasonal debut at Kelso (2m5f, good; race in which Be The Difference came third) but ran well to a point there and may have needed the outing; upped in trip again here; not ruled out.

16/1

7th

8

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Red Ned

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sandy Thomson

Unplaced all five hurdle starts; pulled up on last month's seasonal debut at Kelso (2m5f, good; race in which Be The Difference came third) but ran well to a point there and may have needed the outing; upped in trip again here; not ruled out.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 063

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Belied 200-1 odds when third in Hexham maiden (2m4f, soft) in December but was left well behind by the front pair there and needs to improve again to overcome top weight on this handicap debut.
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9

25th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

14:50 Hexham

Tan Law

10st 12lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Lightly raced 7yo who was a fair third at Bangor (2m3f, heavy) last month on his third handicap start, but needs a bigger performance today.

9/1

3rd

7

26th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Tan Law

11st 1lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

in touch with leaders, headway after 6th, went second after 3 out (usual 4 out), lost second before last, soon weakened

16/1

4th

4

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Tan Law

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

midfield on outer

14/1

Form: 67-689

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Left Brian Ellison after her three underwhelming qualifying runs (2m-2m4f, all on good) in the early part of this season and makes her stable/handicap debut after a 190-day absence; considered only if lively in betting.
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9

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Away She Goes

10st 11lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Improved form switched to front-running tactics at Kelso (good) this term, winning over 2m then close third over 2m2f; may have more to offer; likely player.

4/1

Form: /6PR-P

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 43l on hurdling debut just under a year ago and has form-figures of PRP in the meantime; however, she put in a pretty good front-running shift before tiring over 2m5f on her latest outing and today's drop back in trip looks the right move on her handicap debut; worth a second look.
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9

20th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Ayr

Bluebell Glen

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Beaten about 43l on hurdling debut just under a year ago and has form-figures of PRP in the meantime; however, she put in a pretty good front-running shift before tiring over 2m5f on her latest outing and today's drop back in trip looks the right move on her handicap debut; worth a second look.

12/1

9

20th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Ayr

Bluebell Glen

10st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Beaten about 43l on hurdling debut just under a year ago and has form-figures of PRP in the meantime; however, she put in a pretty good front-running shift before tiring over 2m5f on her latest outing and today's drop back in trip looks the right move on her handicap debut; worth a second look.

12/1

3

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:55 Kelso

Bluebell Glen

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

took keen hold, pressed leader, led before 4th, headed 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £251.60
Straight Forecast £109.11
Tricast £686.50
Trifecta £2057.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Powerofjet

RP RATINGS:

Don't Look Back

The Sun:

Tan Law

D Express:

Away She Goes

The Star:

Am Still Here

SPOTLIGHT:

Bluebell Glen

Telegraph:

Toucan Sam

The Guardian:

Powerofjet

Daily Mail:

Powerofjet

Daily Mirror:

Powerofjet

Daily Record:

Powerofjet

The Times:

Don't Look Back