April 28 / 16.40 Ayr

16.40

Good

Coral ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Coral ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

50/1 (Won)

  • Win: £51.00
  • Place: £11.10

Form: 07-19 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Beat short-odds favourite in two-runner Newcastle novice (5f, AW) last month but that form is of little value and she was last of nine over that C&D when 100-1 for subsequent handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Luna A Inbhir Nis

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Scottish raider who has shown great progress, having gone from winning off a mark of 57 early last season to running well in Listed grade a couple of times, including on penultimate start; this is harder.

25/1

6th

6

(14)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Luna A Inbhir Nis

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Had a wonderful year in 2025, winning six times and rounding off her campaign with a good fifth behind Beautiful Diamond in a Listed event over 5.5f here (soft); down the field on her return but she quickly rebounded with a fine third at Carlisle (Listed; 5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still improving but the forecast rain may suit others better.

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 77-8

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed minor promise on both 5f 2yo starts but made a low-key reappearance last month (6f) and needs to up his game on this handicap debut.
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8

(5)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Another Bungle

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Unexposed 3yo who bumped into a big improver when second on handicap debut at Ayr (5f, good) in April; disappointed at Redcar last month but subsequent 3lb drop enables this ease in grade; hood removed after one use; must be considered.

9/2

7th

6

(5)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Redcar

Another Bungle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Made encouraging handicap debut when second of seven at Ayr (5f, good) three weeks ago; still early days and first-time hood goes on; should run his race.

13/2

7th

6

(5)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Redcar

Another Bungle

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Made encouraging handicap debut when second of seven at Ayr (5f, good) three weeks ago; still early days and first-time hood goes on; should run his race.

13/2

Form: 56-443

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in his first two handicaps, more recently when third of seven at Newcastle (5f, AW) five weeks ago; 2lb lower for this turf return and considered each-way.
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8th

9

(7)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pastoral Way

9st 2lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

0-9; in the frame in five of his seven starts this year including one over C&D; the stiff track appeared to find him out when dropped to this level at Leicester (5f, good to firm) a week ago, but he may fare better returned here.

5/1

6th

11

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Pastoral Way

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who's sported headgear in 6f handicaps on last two outings; Carlisle four days ago suggested that this return to 5f is in order; each-way claims.

7/2

11

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Leicester

Pastoral Way

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Eight-race maiden who's sported headgear in 6f handicaps on last two outings; Carlisle four days ago suggested that this return to 5f is in order; each-way claims.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 45-61

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Displayed huge jolt of improvement on handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last Monday, readily making all to win by 5l; needs to prove she's fully effective over 5f but looks very well treated under 6lb penalty.
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149

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

City Of Strangers

7st 11lb

T: Ivan Furtado

6

(10)

10th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

City Of Strangers

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ivan Furtado

Spreadeagled the field at Redcar (6f, good to firm; 18-1) in April, but turned over on successive days at Ayr (8-13 favourite) and Nottingham (6-5 favourite) the following week; laboured at Haydock (6f) seven weeks ago, so plenty to prove at present.

14/1

5

(11)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:17 Haydock

City Of Strangers

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Easily made all on handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on April 21st; disappointing favourite under a penalty on April 28th and 29th and she's now 10lb higher than for her win, but a 23-day break may have helped and if rediscovering the Redcar form she'll have a major shout.

7/1

Form: 3-3573

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who has became rather disappointing; that said, she kept on pretty well when third of seven at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago and has each-way claims here.
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3rd

2

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Auntie Jo

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Two 5f wins for David O'Meara at Newcastle this year, the latter achieved in smooth fashion at the beginning of this month; never a threat when fifth on stable debut at Ayr (5f, soft) ten days ago, taking turf record to 0-9; the headgear she's worn on her last ten starts is left off here.

10/1

5th

4

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Auntie Jo

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Two 5f wins for David O'Meara at Newcastle this year, the latest a smooth success in a 0-55 handicap 18 days ago; makes debut for her new stable off a 6lb higher mark with blinkers replacing other forms of headgear; below par in one run on ground slower than good.

13/2

11/2

Form: 7750-1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all seven 2yo starts but ran on well to cause 33-1 surprise when back in action at Catterick (5f, good) this month, despite hanging left in closing stages; only 2lb higher here and further progress is possible.
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10th

4

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Barmyblade

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Four wins over 5f/6f last season; back to winning ways at Thirsk last time (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces back on); not ideally drawn but a contender off 4lb higher.

7/2

1st

5

(15)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Barmyblade

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three sprint handicaps last spring and he is now 9lb lower than for the last of them; 2026 had been a struggle until he emerged from the doldrums with a good second at Ripon (6f, good) two weeks ago; now has something to build on.

7/1

16/1

Form: 66655-

Last run: 226 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Spoiled his chance by racing too freely in both nurseries last year but showed enough raw ability to suggest he can win at this level if/when he learns to settle better; gelded during 226-day break and is now hooded for the first time; not ruled out.
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7th

9

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Inertia

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Invariably pulled away his chances last year and was gelded over the winter; no surprise to see a hood tried on his comeback, but it didn't help and he'll need to settle better upped from 5f round this stiff course; Connor Beasley rides stablemate Sanbona.

16/1

7th

9

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:15 Carlisle

Inertia

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Invariably pulled away his chances last year and was gelded over the winter; no surprise to see a hood tried on his comeback, but it didn't help and he'll need to settle better upped from 5f round this stiff course; Connor Beasley rides stablemate Sanbona.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Inertia

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

taken down early, slightly awkward start, always behind

16/1

Form: 069-26

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who ran well from the front when second on seasonal/stable/handicap debut at Southwell (5f, AW) this month; never involved after blowing the start at Wolverhampton nine days ago but has possibilities if she breaks on terms.
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4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Wee Mary

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a second win of 2026 at Musselburgh (5f) in June; only seventh of 11 in 5f Ayr handicap three days ago so she needs to bounce back.

3/1

7th

11

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Wee Mary

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Only turf win came off a 7lb lower mark at Musselburgh in June (5f, good); two decent runs since then, goes well on fast ground and one to consider.

7/1

4th

3

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Made all over C&D (good) at the beginning of the month and very nearly repeated the feat last week, collared only in the final strides; same mark today and another bold bid looks assured in her current mood.

9/4

Form: 977-

Last run: 121 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten at triple-digit odds in three AW novice races at Newcastle (5f-6f; hooded) towards end of 2024; has lowly mark for this turf/handicap debut but still needs to take a big step forward.
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10th

12

(14)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Crackinthunder

9st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Contrasting efforts over C&D since returning from layoff and switched to handicaps, finishing third then well held; may progress if rebound materialises.

12/1

8

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

Crackinthunder

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Unexposed after just four runs; looked green as a 2yo and appeared a much improved model when third of eight over C&D (good ground) 18 days ago, fading after eight months off; the hood (omitted on return) goes back on today; in good hands and has far more potential than most of today's rivals.

7/2

Non-runners

Glad Eye

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £579.30
Straight Forecast £562.17
Tricast £6720.20
Trifecta £4769.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

City Of Strangers

D Express:

Barmyblade

POSTDATA:

Auntie Jo

RP RATINGS:

City Of Strangers

The Times:

City Of Strangers

Telegraph:

City Of Strangers

The Guardian:

City Of Strangers

Daily Mail:

City Of Strangers

Daily Mirror:

City Of Strangers

The Star:

City Of Strangers

Daily Record:

City Of Strangers

The Sun:

Barmyblade