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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

3rd

8

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Pol Roger

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with a close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) this month, his second run this season, and remains well handicapped on some of last year's placed form; a possible.

6/1

2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Crimson Road

10st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Hard to fancy on the evidence of the last 12 months but he was useful in his prime and he's one to watch in the betting off a reduced mark on his third start for this yard.

33/1

9th

11

(12)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Crimson Road

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John & Rhys Flint

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2024 for Simon and Ed Crisford; failed to fire for Susan Corbett last year, though, and he came in a below-par fifth for his new yard in 1m Bath handicap last month; not easy to make a case for.

20/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Stuck his neck in front in the final strides over C&D (good) on seasonal debut, ending a three-year losing spell; still well handicapped on peak form and commands respect under very promising young amateur Henry Callan, who has built up an impressive strike-rate.

5/2

1st

4

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No wins since 2023 and although he was running well when last seen, that was late last year; probably one to watch unless backed.

5/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

1st

1

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Daydream

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Dual turf winner at 1m2f and 1m3f for Charlie Johnston last spring but career has gone wrong since and was picked up for 1,000gns last autumn; again finished last on his latest run but wasn't beaten far and the handicapper's proving quick to relent; this is easier.

5/1

7th

7

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Mister Daydream

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three wins for previous yard; ran according to market expectations (rank outsider of seven) at Brighton on stable/seasonal debut; the betting may again give guidance.

16/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

2nd

6

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Jujubella

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not at the top of her game this season but she's dropped down the weights and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Hamilton (1m5f, good) three weeks ago; creditable third of four at Hamilton on Thursday; three wins here include one at this trip and she warrants a good look.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Jujubella

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not at the top of her game this season but she's dropped down the weights and took a step back in the right direction when fifth of seven here (1m5f, good) three weeks ago; the drop back in trip could help; not ruled out.

6/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

5th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who last May gained a ninth C&D win; his more recent form is not so encouraging, though, just fifth of eight over C&D 16 days ago; needs to bounce back.

20/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

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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