June 21 / 17.25 Ayr

17.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £21600
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2180-6

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two wins and a close second from his first three races last term, all at about 1m4f on good; disappointing in three good handicaps since, although last month's Newmarket reappearance may have been needed; the yard also runs Westerton.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Insanity

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

C&D winner who mostly ran well last season and did so again when second at Pontefract (1m2f) on reappearance this April; each-way chance if he can avoid trouble from an inside stall.

25/1

2nd

2

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Insanity

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Soundly beaten on final run last term but on heavy ground, and it was a campaign in which he frequently ran really well, going close off this mark at York (1m2f, good) in October; won on his reappearance in 2024; respected.

11/2

4

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Insanity

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan King

Won at Ayr (1m5f, good) in June and has run really well in defeat over 1m4f (good to firm) on his last two starts, most recently beaten a neck here; this progressive 5yo could give another good account although the drop back in trip may well prove to be a negative.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7363-9

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Brings notable form, having finished third in the Ebor and the November Handicap last season; last month's Newmarket reappearance was probably needed and player if back to his best.
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8th

9

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Oneforthegutter

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Second in this race in 2024 and won it last year (good to firm); now he has a 4lb lower mark than last year; that's having failed to finish in the first six in any of his seven races since, but at least his latest start was better than reappearance and it's not unheard of for runners from this stable to surge back to form.

14/1

8th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Oneforthegutter

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

His form went the wrong way last season and he was soundly beaten on last month's return at Newmarket; however, he may have needed that run and is 2lb lower than when winning at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) last July; versatile ground-wise; not ruled out.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -71165 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Back in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f; good to firm) this May; held off this mark twice since but offered enough when keeping on from the rear for fifth at York (1m2f) last weekend to think he's still in form; back up in trip.
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3

(8)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Faylaq

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

9yo who was well beaten in the John Smith's Cup at York last month but won two in a row here (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and continued in good form until his blip last time; not ruled out now back here.

12/1

9

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Faylaq

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f, good to firm) in May and creditable fifth in the Northumberland Plate a fortnight ago (2m, AW); he's a 9yo who has never won off a mark this high but is versatile in terms of trip and ran well over C&D last month; not ruled out each-way.

22/1

5th

7

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Faylaq

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Third and sixth in last two runnings of the C&D Vase on this card; in the groove with successive wins at Hamilton (1m5f/1m4f) this May; however, he's been held off this mark when back up to Class 2 in his three starts since, still in form but suggesting that others will have the edge today.

18/1

11/4

Form: 35-122 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has made a very positive start to his first full season with David O'Meara, making a winning reappearance on Newcastle's AW (1m2f) in April before even better form when runner-up on fast turf at Redcar (1m2f) and Hamilton (1m4f; beaten neck by Faylaq) since; 2lb better off with Jim Goldie's charge now; should go well.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(7)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

15:50 York

Creatif

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

1m4f winner in France and added a 1m2f AW handicap at Newcastle this spring; consistent since and probably better over this far than the 1m6f he ran over last time at Ascot; cheekpieces given a go.

13/2

1

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Creatif

10st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Lightly raced 4yo; 1m4f winner in France and added a 1m2f AW handicap at Newcastle this spring; consistent since, last time appearing to stay the new trip of 1m5f at Ayr; does have a lot weight, though.

5/1

9/2

Form: 37-663

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole win in his 20 races (including three hurdles) was a 1m2f maiden on good to firm in 2023 but he has been shaping up quite well in handicaps of late, including third of 13 at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) under Hollie Doyle 15 days ago, staying on as if this return to further could suit; gets the vote.
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Verdict Starting price

3

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Westerton

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Built on the promise of his seasonal return when a close second at Warwick (2m, good) last month, despite making a mistake at the last; a 5lb rise asks a little more, though Lewis Stones's 3lb claim helps offset that, and he still looks favourably treated on his best Flat form; with further progress likely, he's high on the shortlist.

9/4

2nd

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Westerton

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Sole success came on the Flat in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; beaten 29l on stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 18 days ago in his first handicap hurdle; best watched.

9/1

12/1

Form: 7663-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin win at Newmarket (1m4f, good) last May was a big career best but he hasn't come close to matching it in six outings since, including Haydock reappearance for new yard three weeks ago.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Fox Journey

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Two good runs for new stable this season, the latter a third of 17 at York (1m4f, good) last month; should be fine back at 2m and can cope with ground slower than good; high on the list.

6/1

3rd

9

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Fox Journey

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute (below form last year for Kevin Ryan) but second of 14 off almost a career-low mark at Musselburgh (1m4f, good; under Zak Wheatley) one month ago was easily his most competitive show since; back up 2lb and needs to build on that revival.

13/2

2nd

5

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Fox Journey

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No win since May 2024 when trained by Sir Michael Stoute; below form last year for Kevin Ryan, followed by a 22,000gns sale in October; he's 23lb below his peak mark but the tide needs to turn.

25/1

12/1

Form: 252-50 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; last season's two wins (1m4f in April and September) came in small fields; creditable fifth of 14 at Musselburgh (1m6f) on reappearance; last of 12 at the York Dante meeting since but he's not the type to stay down for long.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

La Pulga

9st 8lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Front-runner who has been keeping busy, winning at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) last month and going close on two of his three starts since, most recently beaten half a length at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm); has won here and is capable of another bold bid.

7/1

3

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

La Pulga

9st 13lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Charlie Johnston

Usually front-runs; never better than with his first and second at the end of last month, which were on AW however and his top four RPRs have now been registered in that sphere; something to find on turf, including as he was third here (1m6f, good to firm) earlier in July but is now 7lb higher and he dropped out at Chepstow on Thursday.

5/1

Form: 7-2159

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
First five starts on AW at Dundalk, winning twice, including a handicap over an extended 1m2f in March; made a good start to her turf career when fifth in a 1m4f Listed race at Cork in April and a slow start provides an excuse for her lesser effort at Gowran (9.5f) since; back up in trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

17:25 Ayr

Annaghmccanns

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: S R B Crawford

First five starts on AW at Dundalk, winning twice, including a handicap over an extended 1m2f in March; made a good start to her turf career when fifth in a 1m4f Listed race at Cork in April and a slow start provides an excuse for her lesser effort at Gowran (9.5f) since; back up in trip.

8/1

9th

2

(1)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:20 Gowran Park

Annaghmccanns

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: S R B Crawford

Won a middle distance handicap off 73 in March on her fifth Dundalk start; ran creditably when keeping on for fifth in a 1m4f Listed race at Cork a month on her turf debut; useful filly from a predominantly jumps stable; others preferred here.

16/1

9th

2

(1)

7th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:20 Gowran Park

Annaghmccanns

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: S R B Crawford

slowly away, soon flashed tail, in rear, headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.10
Straight Forecast £54.24
Tricast £198.36
Trifecta £170.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Westerton

POSTDATA:

Faylaq

The Times:

Creatif

TOPSPEED:

Insanity

The Guardian:

Oneforthegutter

Daily Mail:

Creatif

Daily Mirror:

Creatif

RP RATINGS:

Westerton

The Star:

Westerton

Daily Record:

Westerton

Telegraph:

Faylaq

D Express:

Faylaq

The Sun:

Faylaq