January 21 / 16.13 Ayr

16.13

Soft

Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
28,000euros 3yo; closely related to useful bumper/2m hurdle/2m4f chase winner Uncle Danny and a half-brother to winners Shantou Bob (smart bumper/2m3f-2m7f hurdle) and Mah Mate Bob (2m-3m1f hurdle/chase); dam unraced; this son of Westerner needs considering on his debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

Count Adhemar

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Low-mileage 6yo; improved form since switched to fences, finishing second in 2m handicaps at Ludlow (soft) and Newcastle (good to soft) in recent months; the return to a longer trip won't need to unlock much improvement.

9/4

2nd

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Count Adhemar

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Low mileage 6yo; improved form since switched to fences, doing his best work from the back of the last (mistake two out) when chasing home the subsequent Leicester scorer Falco Des Pins at Ludlow (2m, soft; beaten a neck) latest; 3lb rise justifiable; a major threat.

6/4

Form: 6

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1, hinted at promise when sixth of 14 in C&D bumper 15 days ago; this son of Jack Hobbs can build on it here.
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9th

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Coylton King

11st 4lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Ian Duncan

Two best runs have been over 3m at Ayr on last two starts, latest when second of six on soft ground; each-way chance.

11/2

2nd

2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Coylton King

11st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

In clear second and pressing the leader when unseating rider just after last flight on handicap debut here (3m, soft) last month; went up 2lb for his troubles but remains unexposed over 3m; respected.

7/2

8

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Coylton King

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Best run was in a bumper and it's been an underwhelming start over hurdles; hard to be confident ahead of this handicap debut; up in trip.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 and hooded when only ninth of 14 in bumper over C&D 15 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Gallus Norman

10st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Jim Goldie

Struggled in bumpers/maiden and novice races on his first five starts but the switch to middle-distance handicaps sparked a good jolt of improvement three weeks ago, finding only the red-hot favourite too strong over 1m4f here; 2m should be within range and he has a top amateur booked; obvious chance of going one better.

4/1

2nd

5

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Gallus Norman

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten in two bumpers and three Flat runs at up to 1m3f last year but much more realistic chance now handicapping at a low level after nine months off; one to note in the betting.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,800euros 3yo; Casamento gelding; dam, bumper/2m hurdle winner, is out of 1m/1m2f winner; third in a point bumper in April so can't be discounted.
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8th

13

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Littletown Lad

10st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Best run was in a bumper; did appear to perform below expectations on handicap debut in March and he's since had wind surgery; all hope not yet lost.

10/1

6th

12

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Littletown Lad

10st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Sam England

Fourth in a bumper here (good) last April but tailed off at big odds in his three hurdle races; hooded last four starts but not today; tongue-tie is enlisted for this handicap debut; market may guide again.

6/1

4th

4

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle

Littletown Lad

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Daragh Bourke

led at steady pace

25/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1, beat only one in C&D bumper 15 days ago; significantly more is required from this son of Gladiatorus.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

5

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Ayr

Lucius Verus

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

100-1, beat only one in C&D bumper 15 days ago; significantly more is required from this son of Gladiatorus.

66/1

5

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Ayr

Lucius Verus

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

100-1, beat only one in C&D bumper 15 days ago; significantly more is required from this son of Gladiatorus.

66/1

13th

9

6th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Ayr

Lucius Verus

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Ian Duncan

always behind

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros 3yo; Milan gelding who is closely related to 2m3f-3m hurdle/high-class chase winner Edwulf and a half-brother to 2m-2m6f hurdle winner Grand Morning; dam bumper and 2m6f/3m hurdle winner; appeals on paper so this newcomer must enter calculations.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

6

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Ayr

Theyre Chancers

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

70,000euros 3yo; Milan gelding who is closely related to 2m3f-3m hurdle/high-class chase winner Edwulf and a half-brother to 2m-2m6f hurdle winner Grand Morning; dam bumper and 2m6f/3m hurdle winner; appeals on paper so this newcomer must enter calculations.

7/2

6

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Ayr

Theyre Chancers

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

70,000euros 3yo; Milan gelding who is closely related to 2m3f-3m hurdle/high-class chase winner Edwulf and a half-brother to 2m-2m6f hurdle winner Grand Morning; dam bumper and 2m6f/3m hurdle winner; appeals on paper so this newcomer must enter calculations.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000euros 3yo; Walk In The Park gelding; dam unraced sister to 2m3f-3m hurdle/chase winner Some Invitation; in good hands and one to consider on his debut.
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7th

9

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Triple Crown Ted

11st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Beat Lance Les Des and Bertie's Ballet off 4lb lower at Kelso in February (2m, heavy) and he was confidently ridden out the back when second over C&D last time (soft), where a late mistake didn't help; strong suspicion that he more to offer and the yard, also represented by Caballo De Guerra, won this with a novice two years ago.

9/1

2nd

2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Triple Crown Ted

11st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Has taken well to hurdles, recording his second win at Kelso (2m, heavy) on handicap debut last month with more in hand than the official margin suggests; should be hard to beat despite a 4lb rise.

2/1

1st

7

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Triple Crown Ted

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over C&D (soft) in November on second hurdle start and showed improved form when fourth under a penalty in a warm novice at Ayr (2m, heavy); this unexposed 6yo could be on a workable mark on his handicap debut.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Court Cave mare; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Secret Legacy; this Irish newcomer can't be dismissed, especially if the market speaks in her favour.
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11th

6

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:22 Down Royal

Flamin Court

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: S R B Crawford

midfield

15/2

8th

8

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Ayr

Flamin Court

10st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Court Cave mare; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Secret Legacy; this Irish newcomer can't be dismissed, especially if the market speaks in her favour.

11/2

8

21st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Ayr

Flamin Court

10st 9lb

J: J J Slevin

T: S R B Crawford

Court Cave mare; dam unraced half-sister to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Secret Legacy; this Irish newcomer can't be dismissed, especially if the market speaks in her favour.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
£40,000 3yo; Kapgarde mare; dam, unplaced over hurdles/chases in France, is a sister to Grand National winner Pineau De Re; a debutante to consider for good yard, especially if the market vibes are positive.
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3

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Ayr

Kanitamay

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Posted her first piece of worthwhile form when 100-1 second of six behind easy winner at Carlisle (2m1f, good) last month; that was a weak race and further improvement is needed today, but she's in good hands to progress.

11/1

5th

3

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Ayr

Kanitamay

11st 4lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Posted her first piece of worthwhile form when 100-1 second of six behind easy winner at Carlisle (2m1f, good) last month; that was a weak race and further improvement is needed today, but she's in good hands to progress.

11/1

2nd

7

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Carlisle

Kanitamay

10st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell

towards rear on outer, steady headway from 5th, went second last, no match for winner

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Kingston Hill is a half-sister to bumper/useful 2m hurdle winner Corrieben Reiver; dam, placed in bumpers, is a sister to 2m4f-3m chase winner Sammy Spiderman; the betting can prove a good guide on her first run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:20 Hexham

Miss Mac

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ewan Whillans

prominent, outpaced over 3f out, rallied and went third over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

3rd

7

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:20 Hexham

Miss Mac

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ewan Whillans

Kingston Hill mare has shown some promise in a pair of Ayr bumpers in 2025, coming in fifth of ten on the latter occasion; cheekpieces go on now and she's not totally dismissed with Brian Hughes up.

8/1

5th

10

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ayr

Miss Mac

10st 11lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Ewan Whillans

Improvement needed on second start but her debut seventh over C&D (soft) in January wasn't without promise and she was well backed into 16-1; her half-brother Corrieben Reiver was useful for the same stable and won a bumper on his second start; might not be far away.

16/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5-2, shaped well when a debut third of nine in bumper at Wetherby last month, collared only last 1f having raced freely; this son of Soldier Of Fortune appeals as the sort to do a fair bit better; big player.
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6th

4

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Caballo De Guerra

11st 12lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Kelso novice winner in October (2m, good; effective on soft) and continued to run well until racing too freely in a Grade 2 at Kelso last time out; well held in a bumper when he tried a hood once before but this aid is worth another go.

20/1

5th

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 25y

Class 1

14:15 Kelso

Caballo De Guerra

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won on hurdle debut here (2m, good) in October and has continued to run well, most recently fourth on handicap debut at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) last month; needs something extra today but his stable won this last year and is having a much better February than January; not ruled out.

40/1

4th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

12:50 Haydock

Caballo De Guerra

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won in good style on hurdle debut at Kelso (2m, good) in October and fourth in a couple of warm races subsequently (2m, good/soft); in good hands to progress and he brings potential to this handicap debut.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jack Hobbs filly; dam, 3m hurdle winner, is out of a maiden pointer; others appeal more on this occasion.
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8th

13

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ayr

Moira My Love

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Sent off 100-1 and never dangerous when fifth of 12 over C&D (soft) on debut; difficult to recommend.

66/1

13

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ayr

Moira My Love

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Sent off 100-1 and never dangerous when fifth of 12 over C&D (soft) on debut; difficult to recommend.

66/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Caballo De Guerra

Daily Mail:

They're Chancers

D Express:

Kanitamay

The Sun:

They're Chancers

RP RATINGS:

Caballo De Guerra

POSTDATA:

Caballo De Guerra

The Times:

Caballo De Guerra

Telegraph:

Caballo De Guerra

The Guardian:

Caballo De Guerra

Daily Mirror:

Caballo De Guerra

The Star:

Caballo De Guerra

Daily Record:

Caballo De Guerra