April 28 / 16.05 Ayr

16.05

Good

Coral Committed To Safer-Gambling Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Coral Committed To Safer-Gambling Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1740-3 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Almost always loses ground at the start but kept on well for third on seasonal reappearance at Redcar (1m, good to firm) a week ago and can cope with today's drop back in trip; one to consider.
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8th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time turf winner; rather inconsistent this season; has a chance on his third here in August (1m, good) but this softer ground against him.

13/2

4th

8

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time course winner (7f/1m) who acts on good to firm and good to soft; did well to finish a close third after missing the break at Hamilton (8.3f) nine days ago but he's not easy to predict and was always behind over C&D on Saturday night; risks attached.

8/1

8th

12

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Talented and well treated; multiple wins include two over C&D; nearly all his wins under Paul Mulrennan, who prefers Sanafi Zabeel, but he's also gone well for Lauren Young and ran creditably for her at Hamilton last week; the likely strong pace will suit and he's capable of a big run.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 674523 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW before returning to turf with creditable third at Thirsk (7f, good) this month; remains on a workable mark and is reunited with 5lb claimer Tommie Jakes (who has won on him) today; major player.
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2nd

10

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Starliner

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Sits on last winning mark (Ayr, 1m) and has held his form well, finding one stronger in three of his last four, including when picked off inside the final furlong at Doncaster (7f; 11-1) recently; is a modest 1-22 on AW.

3/1

2nd

13

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Starliner

8st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Linda Perratt

Ended a losing sequence at Ayr (1m) in May and largely in good nick since, sixth of ten in 1m handicap at Hamilton two weeks ago; no forlorn hope eased 1lb.

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 0110-7 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Came good last season with two 7f wins in September (good to soft/good); made nothing more than a satisfactory reappearance this month but has possibilities here if that run brought him on.
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6th

6

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Count Palatine

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Versatile ground-wise and comes into this off the back of a narrow success at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago; only 3lb higher but he may be better over a furlong shorter.

6/1

1st

4

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Count Palatine

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Versatile ground-wise and all four wins have been at 7f on turf; his mixed record this season but he wasn't beaten far at Ayr (1m) last time and is now only 1lb higher than for his last success; not ruled out back in trip.

10/1

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Count Palatine

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

All four wins have been at 7f but he hasn't had many chances at this trip, over which he ran third on his penultimate start at Carlisle; had a break since a bad run in June and has possibilities.

16/1

Form: 3-2670 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on some of his winter AW form but did not fire when back on turf in first-time blinkers (now removed) a fortnight ago and comes here with a bit to prove.
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1st

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Did best of those in the stands' side group at York (6f, good to firm) in July and then kept on for third of nine at Southwell (6f, AW) 27 days ago despite not getting the best of passages; now down to a career-low mark and this dual C&D winner should appreciate stepping back up in trip.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He's struggled to get competitive on turf on his four starts since May, albeit he fared best in the near-side group at York a fortnight ago; Tapeta seems to be his preferred surface and he's 5lb lower than when going close at Wolverhampton (7f) in February; no surprise to see a big run.

8/1

15th

15

(22)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has not matched this year's AW form since returned to turf; should be well treated now but not sure stall 22 will be an advantage.

33/1

Form: 34538- D

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ought to have been suited by the soft ground when ending last season with a below-par run but has a very good record when fresh and is now 3lb lower than when beginning his 2024 campaign with a win.
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2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Red Mirage

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-time winner; yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance in March but ran quite well when fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) three weeks ago and switches back to turf on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

All four AW wins on Polytrack, the latest more than four years ago, and he's likely to need more than a respectable sixth at Newcastle in May, when having a rare run on Tapeta, and also on his Chester form since; headgear returns for the first time since last July.

20/1

2/1

Form: 610-11 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who is 2-2 on AW for new stable this year, finishing strongly to win quite cosily over 7f on both occasions; absent since mid-February and moves up in grade for this turf return but could quite plausibly have more improvement to come for Daragh Bourke.
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7th

5

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:30 Ffos Las

Our Dagger

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Adrian Wintle

Both wins came on AW in early-2025 when trained by Daragh Bourke; hasn't run to that level since and now with his sixth trainer; best watched at present.

25/1

5th

6

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Our Dagger

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

5yo who has had several different stables during his light career; well beaten at Galway last autumn on final two outings but he's well worth a second look today given he's 2-2 on AW, the latest of those wins coming over C&D last February; makes stable debut with new trainer's horses running well.

6/1

14/1

Form: 16002- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Suffered dip in form after winning consecutive 7f races last May/June but was seemingly back in the groove when second to Count Palatine at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in September, having raced wide throughout; not yet fully exposed; market helpful on seasonal reappearance.
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6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:22 Musselburgh

Kode Secret

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f in May/June 2024 (soft/good to firm); rather disappointing this season; best watched for now.

16/1

12

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Kode Secret

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice over 7f last summer (soft/good to firm); has not done as well this season and has been below form dropped back to 6f on last four starts; return to 7f should suit.

12/1

6th

4

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Kode Secret

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No threat to the front two at Leicester (6f, good) a fortnight ago, but ran okay in third on that first outing since May and won on soft ground last season; could build on that latest performance; possible player.

3/1

Form: 62873-

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his two 2yo wins but gave good account when placed at Redcar (7f, soft) in November and resumes on a 1lb lower mark; also suited by good ground; has a chance if fully tuned up.
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8th

8

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Keep Warm

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more.

12/1

8

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Keep Warm

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more.

12/1

7th

13

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Keep Warm

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

All three wins over 6f at Pontefract on good and good to soft, most recently when awarded a race last month, but he was never involved in a higher grade there since and recent 7f attempts suggest others will have the legs of him late on.

20/1

Form: 85700-

Last run: 191 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner off higher marks last season; stays 7f well enough but signed off with two down-the-field runs in October and does not have a compelling record when fresh.
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9th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out.

16/1

9th

14

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Course specialist having won over this C&D 12 times, most recently last month off a 1lb lower mark than today's; below her best when dropped back to 5f here ten days ago but she's the type to bounce back on her return to this trip.

14/1

40/1

Form: /6440-

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Did not hit top gear during light Flat campaign for Mark Walford in 2024 and has cut little ice over hurdles for Paul Robson this year, with latest heavy defeat coming off a lowly handicap mark; difficult to enthuse over.
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10th

6

(11)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Freedom Day

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Sole success came in Redcar novice in April 2023 when trained by the Gosdens; unsuccessful in five starts over hurdles this year for current yard and three modest efforts on the Flat since; on a career-low mark but hard to fancy.

25/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

8th

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:55 Ripon

Freedom Day

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Paul Robson

Something to prove regarding current form but he's tackled 7f/1m1f the last twice and is now 7lb lower than when a creditable fourth over 1m4f at Southwell (AW) last August; not written off now back up in trip.

33/1

Form: 125 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who won small-field novice on debut in January; just a respectable fifth on last month's handicap debut (also 6f, AW), though, and needs this new trip-and-surface combination to enable improvement.
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3

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Twilight Diamond

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win came on debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January; beaten nearly 2l when fourth of nine at Thirsk (7f, good) in July but he was never involved following a slow start at Doncaster 19 days ago; dropped another 1lb and the visor is added on this return to AW.

9/1

7th

7

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Twilight Diamond

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

6f AW win on debut came in a weak race; yet to make a big impact in five handicaps but he came from off the pace when a respectable fourth at Thirsk (7f, good) and was beaten less than 2l; could be dangerous if he can build on that.

7/1

12/1

Form: 65534-

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent without winning during five-race campaign for James Horton last season (6f-7f); starts off for new stable on a workable mark but has fitness to prove and would appeal more on good to soft or slower.
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10th

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Helen Cuthbert

Ended his time with James Owen with a couple of lesser efforts and he could only manage a midfield finish here (7f, soft) on last month's stable debut; dropping down the weights but others are stronger.

20/1

6th

3

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Orbital Chime

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Helen Cuthbert

Poor strike-rate; eventually lost his form during spring spell with James Owen and was sold for 2,200gns since last run; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

16/1

8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.90
Straight Forecast £36.72
Tricast £368.95
Trifecta £386.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Yaaser

The Times:

Our Dagger

SPOTLIGHT:

Starliner

Telegraph:

Count Palatine

RP RATINGS:

Red Mirage

TOPSPEED:

Iris Dancer

The Guardian:

Our Dagger

Daily Mail:

Our Dagger

The Sun:

Starliner

D Express:

Yaaser

Daily Mirror:

Yaaser

The Star:

Yaaser

Daily Record:

Yaaser