May 21 / 16.05 Ayr

16.05

Good To Firm

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: 965-73 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for the now-retired Sir Michael Stoute but he's 3lb lower than when winning last May (1m2f, good) and returned to form with a close third at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) ten days ago on his second start for this yard; could again be thereabouts.
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11th

13

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Hosanna Power

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

Won a Newbury handicap for Sir Michael Stoute in 2024 off 81 (1m2f, good); has come down in the world; poor on AW and modest on turf this year.

14/1

9th

16

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Hosanna Power

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: D Broad

No win since 1m2f Newbury success two years ago; form this spring poor; handicapper quick to drop him but no improvement; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 25-634 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate and it's possible he's better on Tapeta than turf, but he was denied a clear run when a close fourth of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) ten days ago and is not ruled out.
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8th

9

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Sea Legend

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Newcastle (1m, AW) this year, including on his latest start last month; 2lb out of the handicap today and he's 0-13 on turf, but has been placed a few times on grass and is not discounted.

6/1

1st

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Just 2-33 but both wins have come here, the latest over C&D last month; found to be lame when down the field two days later and 7f looked too sharp when third here three weeks ago; he's one to consider now back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

7

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Legend

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Too strong for his rivals in a Class 6 over a mile here last month; reportedly finished lame when disappointing (13-8f) behind Golden Strike here four weeks ago; revised 3lb higher mark has now kicked in.

6/1

Form: 3700-5 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row over C&D last May (including this) and he's well handicapped on his form here later in the season; reappeared with close fifth of nine at Haydock last month, when missing his usual cheekpieces (back on today), and he could have a big say now back at Ayr.
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2nd

9

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Pol Roger

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Added to a good Ayr record when seeing off 12 rivals over 1m2f (good) 26 days ago; a 6lb rise demands more of him (yet to win above a mark of 70) but he'll handle today's ground and has a more solid recent profile than most.

11/2

1st

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner in 2024; run down late in refitted cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f) in June, and finished third (one place behind Mr Lincoln) over C&D next time; fast ground a plausible excuse for a lesser effort latest; runner-up in this last year.

16/1

4th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with two placed runs last month, the latter in Class 4 C&D contest; ought to pose a potent threat at this lower level.

7/2

Form: 10-088 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than when winning for the Crisfords at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last August but well beaten on final run for that yard and same story on first three outings for this stable.
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1st

3

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Crimson Road

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Decent 3yo who's enjoyed a revival round Chepstow of late, beating a subsequent winner off 7lb lower last month before following up a fortnight ago; every chance of completing the hat-trick.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Crimson Road

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Prevailed by 1l in C&D contest (good to firm) last month on only his fourth start for current yard; back up only 3lb he remains attractively handicapped on 3yo form; respected.

5/4

1st

1

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

Crimson Road

10st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Losing run up to 14, but now 22lb below his last winning mark and showed a bit more when fourth of nine at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last time; that form is working out quite well and one to be interested in.

9/2

Form: 23246- D

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark on last season's best form and he can't be ruled out on his return to action; however, he has a mixed reappearance record and has been beaten on his last 11 starts going back to June 2023.
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6th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took advantage of a reduced mark when bagging his first two starts of the term (Pontefract; 1m2f, good) but couldn't complete the hat-trick when last of three at Newmarket four weeks ago; 0-6 on the AW.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Newmarket (July)

Shimmering Sands

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five victories have come over a stiff 1m2f so he has that in his favour, including two round Pontefract in June; never won off a mark this high, though, and an 8lb rise for a wide-margin success in an amateurs' handicap last time will test him.

4/1

Form: 4-5116 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month and followed up at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm); only sixth of nine at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last time and needs a bigger performance today, but is not written off.
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3rd

6

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Daydream

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has been performing better on the AW than on turf during the past year, winning a selling handicap easily over C&D in July and finishing second of nine back here (1m5f) a week later; one for the shortlist.

3/1

6th

6

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Mister Daydream

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual turf winner at 1m2f and 1m3f for Charlie Johnston last spring; back to form in winning a 1m4f selling handicap on the AW earlier this month and was then second under a penalty; 3lb higher now but should be fine back on turf.

7/2

2nd

9

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Daydream

9st 0lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual turf winner at 1m2f and 1m3f for Charlie Johnston last spring; has had some struggles since but he got back to form with a bang when winning by 7l here (1m4f, AW) last Monday; that was off a tumbling mark and he's a major player if he can repeat that form under a penalty.

7/2

Form: -11391 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on her four turf runs but they were early in her career on soft and heavy going; progressive on Newcastle AW this year with three wins (1m2f/1m4f) and she's a player if the return to turf isn't an issue.
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14th

15

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Jujubella

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

UK-trained; three of her four wins in UK have come on AW up to this trip; has dropped in the weights in the last year and solid runs in defeat lately; needs a bit more.

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:50 Hamilton

Jujubella

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Scored four times (at up to 1m4f) in 2025; back in good form of late, runner-up in 1m4f handicap at Newcastle two weeks ago; well in the mix nudged up 1lb.

5/2

Form: 8-3411 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
10yo who has won here ten times, including on his last two starts; had nearly 3l to spare over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago and a 4lb rise may not stop this rejuvenated veteran.
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11th

7

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

Form: 2659/9 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is well handicapped on course form as recent as August 2023, but she was well beaten over C&D last month when back from a long absence and needs to be an entirely different proposition today.
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6th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Sophiesticate

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

She had been running with credit this season prior to her comfortable win at Musselburgh (1m5f, good); up 6lb but she still has handicapping scope on last year's best; all wins on good ground but appears to handle soft.

3/1

1st

4

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Three times a course winner for Jim Goldie, the latest (extended 1m4f) last August off a 9lb higher mark; solid efforts on her last three starts; big run expected.

7/2

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

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Payout
Exacta £44.10
Straight Forecast £83.89
Tricast £267.98
Trifecta £283.20

Selections

The Times:

Hosanna Power

SPOTLIGHT:

Pol Roger

TOPSPEED:

Shimmering Sands

POSTDATA:

Glasses Up

D Express:

Sea Legend

The Guardian:

Hosanna Power

The Sun:

Hosanna Power

Daily Record:

Hosanna Power

RP RATINGS:

Pol Roger

Daily Mail:

Pol Roger

The Star:

Pol Roger

Daily Mirror:

Shimmering Sands

Telegraph:

Glasses Up