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Play Coral ‘Racing-Super-Series’ For Free Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Play Coral ‘Racing-Super-Series’ For Free Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0353-0 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Doncaster last month but this lightly raced 4yo may have needed the run and he's 1lb lower than when a close third over C&D last October; chance.
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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

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 61010- CD

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3545-9 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
He's now 10lb lower than when a fair third over C&D last July and he may have needed this month's reappearance run; however, he was also soundly beaten on his final three runs last year and has to turn things around.
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5th

5

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Curran

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Has a patchy profile but he hasn't been with current yard for long and he won at Bath (1m6f, good) last month; only sixth of seven here (2m) last time but he ran well for a long way and was beaten less than 4l; still looks on a workable mark and he could make a bold bid back in trip.

11/2

6th

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Curran

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Rod Millman

Ex-Charlie Johnston for whom he finished third in this last year (2lb higher); joined Rod Millman for 6,000gns; tailed off on yard debut but always in the van when battling on best at Bath (1m6f, good); only 2lb higher but he's up into a Class 4 now.

9/2

4th
10 (1)
Ayr Poet

12/1

Form: 81750- CD

Last run: 140 days

W: 8st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
10yo who was soundly beaten more often than not in the second half of last year but he managed a C&D win in October (his fifth success here) and ran pretty well first time up last spring; not ruled out.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

20/1

Form: 0/0-96 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat and over hurdles in 2022; however, he struggled on two hurdle starts earlier this year and it's been the same story back on the Flat for this yard the last twice; lots to prove.
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5th

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:10 Catterick

Cougar

10st 8lb

J: Miss Sophia Watson

T: Michael Chapman

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins in Scotland on good to soft/soft; well below par in three comeback outings this spring and sold out of Iain Jardine's yard for £3,500 last month; all turf starts on good or softer; a watching brief is advised.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Cougar

8st 13lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins, the first of them here and by a wide margin; two heavy defeats this spring but he's the type to pop up soon, perhaps when faced with some slower ground.

8/1

7th

2

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

Cougar

9st 7lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Revitalised in blinkers and ended 2025 with victories over C&D (good to soft) and at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) in September; went without the blinkers when always behind on his Thirsk reappearance 11 days ago but could fare a lot better with the headgear back in place now.

4/1

25/1

Form: 25360- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who is well handicapped on his form last spring and perhaps his fortunes will have been revived by a break; however, he was beaten a long way on his final two outings last season, which dents confidence.
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6th

10

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Chiefman

8st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Course winner (1m2f) when trained by Archie Watson; struggled for this yard in 2025 and the addition of a tongue tie and return of cheekpieces aren't enough to tempt.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:48 Hamilton

Chiefman

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

Has dropped down the weights and his trainer is among the winners; however, he's struggled in the main this season and has been beaten 16 times since his sole win in March 2024.

16/1

9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:43 Musselburgh

Chiefman

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Sole win came for previous trainer Archie Watson over 1m2f at Newcastle (11-8 favourite) in March 2024; 0-11 for this trainer and continues to slide in the weights; has plenty of work to do with Monhammer and Ahamoment on recent C&D evidence.

25/1

Form: /0094-

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lacks a recent run and needs to prove his stamina, but he returned to form with a staying-on fourth over 7f at Redcar last November when last seen and he's worth another go at this trip; not discounted.
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3

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

6yo who has a regressive profile but he kept on into mid-division over 7f here (good to soft) three weeks ago and the return to 1m and more testing ground could be in his favour, with both wins having come on heavy going; interesting contender off an ever-falling mark.

9/1

1

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Gained his Irish wins on heavy ground and he produced a clear best effort for current yard on soft (now 9lb lower) when fourth of nine at Redcar last November; revival plausible when he returns to those conditions.

20/1

Form: 17526- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent during last season's 3yo campaign for William Haggas but she showed plenty of ability on a couple of occasions; changed hands for 25,000gns in December and new trainer often does very well with recruits from other stables; interesting to see how she goes in the betting.
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8th

2

(2)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Sea Regal

10st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Won 1m2f maiden here last May for William Haggas and fair third in Hamilton handicap (8.3f, good) last month on third run for this yard; needs something extra today but continues to edge down the weights and her trainer has won three of the last six runnings; could be involved.

6/1

2

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

16:40 Hamilton

Sea Regal

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Of serious interest on last season's best form for William Haggas; yet to fire for David O'Meara but her latest run at Leicester can be ignored as she was trapped against the rail for most of the final 2f; fine on good ground but unraced on slower.

8/1

2

(1)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Sea Regal

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David O’Meara

Inconsistent for William Haggas, though did win a 1m2f maiden and went close in a 1m Sandown handicap; faded away on stable debut (1m2f, good) but was only 4-1 for that handicap and should win races for new yard.

5/1

16/1

Form: 42659/ CD

Last run: 564 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is 4lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh in June 2023; this is her first run since that October; not written off on comeback but it's a very hefty absence to defy.
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3rd

7

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Sophiesticate

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: R Mike Smith

Last three wins came over C&D; hit flat spot but rallied for third under these conditions last week; obvious claims of turning the tables on winner Gemini Man given she was beaten two necks and has a 4lb pull; 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh enlisted too.

11/4

3rd

6

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: R Mike Smith

A three-time C&D winner for Jim Goldie; much better signs for her new yard with sixth of 11 in 1m4f Hamilton handicap 18 days ago when set a lot to do; well in the mix if building on that here.

12/1

12/1

Form: 76-385

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won Wolverhampton novice for Richard Hughes last August and fair third there in January; however, this headstrong filly was soundly on her recent stable debut at Musselburgh and is perhaps best watched for now.
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2

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 9lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time winner on AW but 0-8 on turf and was beaten over 7l into second here two weeks ago.

10/1

2nd

4

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Linda Perratt

Three-time winner on AW but unplaced in all seven turf runs, the latest of which was over C&D last month; not a solid option.

14/1

8th

10

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Samra Star

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Linda Perratt

Well treated on this year's AW form; however, she has an up-and-down profile and has a lower turf mark for good reason on previous evidence.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £10.57
Tricast £47.00
Trifecta £47.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Sea Regal

The Guardian:

Spirit Of Acklam

RP RATINGS:

Curran

SPOTLIGHT:

Can't Stop Now

POSTDATA:

Ayr Poet

The Sun:

Sea Regal

The Star:

Sea Regal

Daily Record:

Sea Regal

Daily Mail:

Spirit Of Acklam

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Acklam

TOPSPEED:

Curran

The Times:

Curran

D Express:

Can't Stop Now