March 07 / 16.10 Ayr

16.10

Soft

Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 321-76

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort; got off the mark when winning a Kelso handicap last April (2m6f, soft); not been at his best in two runs this year, but conditions suit and one with a chance.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Both Barrels

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Goes well here and won over the extended 2m6f (good to soft) just after Christmas; ridden less prominently when only sixth of ten at Haydock next time; may bounce back, although he remains on a career-high mark.

10/1

6th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Both Barrels

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

His form can be in and out but he's been progressive among the blips and was back on song when winning at Kelso (extended 2m6f, good to soft) 19 days ago; this trip may be within range and has a chance for in-form yard.

13/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 241177

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Winning UK pointer; won two 3m handicap hurdles at Perth last June/July (good); hasn't done as well on softer ground in two races over same trip here earlier this year; should do better if the ground dries out.
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2nd

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

16:15 Cartmel

Buy Some Time

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Won three over hurdles and got off the mark as chaser on resuming over fences at Perth (3m, good) three weeks ago; while a 7lb rise is not too harsh, he will need to show more improvement in this higher grade.

5/2

1st

7

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:02 Perth

Buy Some Time

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Raced exclusively over hurdles since finishing second in Cartmel hunter chase on rules debut in spring 2024; caused 50-1 shock at 2025 Punchestown festival and has been placed twice in today's headgear combination here this spring (2m4f/3m2f); contender if able to transfer that form to fences.

13/2

2nd

1

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Buy Some Time

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Ex-pointer; dual winner over 3m here in 2024 (good); sound run when third over 2m4f here last time; interesting contender.

12/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -73865 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won twice here last season, the second success coming over C&D at this meeting off the same mark last year (good to soft); this is a stronger contest, but worth considering.
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1st

3

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:01 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 12lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: R Mike Smith

Has slipped to a tempting mark but needs to up his game after some below-par recent efforts; gained all four wins at about 2m4f and is probably better suited by ground slower than good; others preferred.

16/1

4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

4-29, including a C&D win (from 2lb lower) at this two-day Perth fixture in 2025; has been competing over 3m recently, failing to get home when fourth to Suspected (beaten over 13l) here three weeks ago; dropping back in trip is in his favour; don't discount hastily.

12/1

4th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: R Mike Smith

Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove.

11/1

Form: /U3240 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Only win was in a 2m5f novice here in December 2021 (heavy); in fair form in handicaps towards the end of last year, best run when second over 2m3f at Carlisle in December (soft); not so good last time; headgear now tried.
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Verdict Starting price

5

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 5

14:25 Newcastle

Half Track

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

He's well handicapped on last season's best efforts but this 10yo hasn't been able to threaten this term and has a poor 1-22 strike-rate.

16/1

Form: 5-7375 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ex-Sophie Leech; best run for this yard when third over 2m5f at Kelso in November (2m5f, good to soft; tongue tied); hasn't run quite as well since; back after a wind op with cheekpieces tried.
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1

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Maillot Blanc

12st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Won this race last term and better form this spring, all on good ground; dead-heated for first at Kelso (2m5f) last time, which has pushed him up 3lb to his highest mark since 2024 but he looks much more likely than most of these to give his running; should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Maillot Blanc

11st 12lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Won a 3m Perth handicap last term (good); comes into the reckoning following two sound runs last month when third over 2m6f here (good; form sound) and when second over 3m at Perth (good).

4/1

2nd

4

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Maillot Blanc

11st 6lb

J: Miss Jesika Rennie

T: N W Alexander

C&D winner off 3lb lower last June (good); clear of the remainder when 3.5l third in a decent race at Kelso last time (2m5f, good; winner went on to win 2m Scottish Champion Hurdle); has won on soft; interesting contender.

9/2

Form: 6-4111 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
In fine form when last seen, winning his last three races, the latest a novice handicap at Sandown in January (2m4f, soft; second won next time); has gone up a total of 30lb (9lb of that for last win); should go well again.
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11

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Lord Of All Saints

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

He was completing a hat-trick last season when beating Marlacoo at Sandown (2m4f, soft; effective on good to soft); however, there's been no sign of that form this campaign and his usual hood is removed.

33/1

7th

3

18th Feb 2026

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Lord Of All Saints

11st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Won three in a row last season (2m3f-2m4f, good to soft/soft); scoped dirty after final race last term and, although not disgraced on reappearance, he ran poorly at Warwick on latest start; off ten weeks and needs a revival.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-4114

Last run: 134 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won a Perth bumper in August (2m, good), a Worcester maiden hurdle in September (2m7f, good) before finishing a creditable fourth in a Carlisle novice (2m4f, good to soft) in October; a possible on handicap debut.
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9th

13

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

King Roly

10st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Three wins at around 2m4f last season, all in small fields on good ground; after some blips he got himself back on track when second to a well-handicapped horse over C&D a month ago on first visit here; likely to run well with Shane Fenelon now taking off 5lb; one of three runners for a yard that's captured this eight times.

10/1

2nd

2

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

19:26 Market Rasen

King Roly

12st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Three wins at around 2m4f on good ground in the first half of last season; hasn't recaptured his form after a winter break, last time pulling up at Stratford after jumping right; this track should suit him better.

6/1

1

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

King Roly

12st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won three small-field chases in early part of last season (2m3f-2m4f, good) and ran better than eventual 18l defeat suggests at Perth (2m4f, good; hampered by final-fence faller) last month, after a layoff; will be fine over today's longer trip and goes on the shortlist.

4/1

Form: 71-870

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
In fine form last season, winning five handicaps, including one over 2m3f, his final success coming off a pound higher at the Aintree festival in April (2m1f, soft); not hit top form so far this season and stamina to prove.
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No Results Found

Form: 02226

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Second in a bumper at Chepstow (2m, good to soft), a novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) and a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft); below his best on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) but better expected now up in trip.
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5

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Koukeo

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won his first two chase starts in January (2m, good/good to soft) under Jonjo O'Neill, who is back on board today; disappointing at Newbury on his last two outings but the first was a tough assignment over 2m4f and he jumped badly last time; it wouldn't be a surprise to see him bounce back.

11/1

5th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

16:10 Newbury

Koukeo

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Made encouraging start over fences with convincing victory at Windsor (2m, good) on New Year's Day, and he followed up at Haydock (2m, good to soft) two weeks later; however, the wheels came off when he went up in grade for the Greatwood here three weeks ago, and he was beaten before stamina became a factor; 5lb higher than for his second win and needs to get back on track.

9/2

7th

11

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 187y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Koukeo

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Beaten favourite, albeit far from discredited, at Musselburgh last time when bidding to take his chase record (all over 2m) to 3-3; may still have more to offer and this return to further is worth a go (2m5f hurdles winner); steps up in class but receives weight all round; could go well.

10/1

Form: 3-8702

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ex-Lucinda Russell; six-race maiden over hurdles but sound run when second to a subsequent winner in a Catterick handicap last time (2m3f, soft); up 2lb; each-way chance.
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3

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:05 Market Rasen

Reforme

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tom Gretton

Consistent over fences last autumn and winter; struggled for fluency on both runs since a break, pulling up behind Cinderello latest.

40/1

2

4th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 5y

Class 5

15:50 Warwick

Reforme

11st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tom Gretton

Was running quite well over fences until last time when pulled up; has a higher hurdle mark despite being a maiden in this discipline but if back on song he should be competitive in this bad a race.

11/2

2

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

16:35 Fakenham

Reforme

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Tom Gretton

Probably fortunate to win off today's mark over C&D (good to soft; leader fell at final fence) in October, but that was still a good effort and his next two runs were respectable; contender if tuned up after 97-day break.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £47.60
Straight Forecast £48.69
Tricast £352.84
Trifecta £225.80

Selections

Daily Mail:

Lord Of All Saints

The Times:

King Roly

SPOTLIGHT:

Both Barrels

TOPSPEED:

Koukeo

Daily Record:

Reforme

RP RATINGS:

Follow Charlie

Telegraph:

Maillot Blanc

D Express:

Lord Of All Saints

Daily Mirror:

Lord Of All Saints

The Star:

Lord Of All Saints

The Guardian:

King Roly

POSTDATA:

Both Barrels