June 21 / 20.08 Ayr

20.08

Good To Soft

Eco Energy Solar & Storage Handicap

  • Prize money: £5574.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Eco Energy Solar & Storage Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 246216 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner, including over this trip, but yet to win off a mark this high; a slow start didn't help when sixth of nine at Wolverhampton last month; others preferred for win purposes.
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1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

Form: 7-4676 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first handicap success but he's well treated on his 2024 best and there have been promising signs for Ruth Carr this year; one of the likelier types.
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1st

6

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Won at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month and beat three rivals to follow up over this C&D (good to firm); not written off after just one lesser run but he was only sixth of eight behind Alfa Whiteburd over C&D (good to firm) 11 days ago and has to bounce back.

9/1

6th

1

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Goes well here and arrives seeking a hat-trick after wins at Catterick and over C&D (readily latest; both good to firm); carries penalty but on last week's evidence that may still not stop him.

7/2

1st

4

(1)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

The Good Biscuit

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Back to winning ways with a hard-fought success at Catterick (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; goes well at Pontefract and he is a major player despite a small rise in the weights.

9/4

Form: 534-05 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Not had much racing since winning at Redcar (6f, heavy) in 2022; edging down the weights and the return to 6f should be in his favour; could well come good soon.
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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

Form: 33-284

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three 6f runs this year, shaping well on two of them; should remain competitive at this level and he might not face much competition for the lead in this field.
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7th

10

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:23 Catterick

Chuti Manika

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Difficult to recommend judged on last five starts, in which he's beaten very few opponents; supporters will cling to the hope that blinkers (replacing a visor) will help and that his two successes have come at Catterick.

16/1

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Chuti Manika

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Below par on his last four starts, but Catterick (5f, good) a fortnight ago was a step back in the right direction and he won there (6f, good to soft) in July on his last encounter with slow ground; not ruled out.

10/1

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Chuti Manika

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

6f win here in July off 1lb higher; not beaten many home in three runs since and a visor is now reached for (has been wearing cheekpieces).

20/1

Form: 2629-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promise for William Haggas as a 2yo; well-beaten 16-1 shot on her stable debut at Haydock last month (7f, good to firm); better than that but others come here with less to prove.
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3rd

9

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:22 Southwell (AW)

Titian Blue

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Eight defeats divided between William Haggas and current yard; does have course experience after finishing second in a C&D handicap last time and shouldn't be far away in this ordinary looking maiden.

11/4

2nd

9

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell (AW)

Titian Blue

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Michael Appleby

Not quite matched her maiden/novice form for William Haggas in three handicap runs for new stable; edging down the weights and Warren Fentiman takes off a handy 5lb so she can't be discounted; best RPR came on her only previous AW start (7f, Tapeta).

12/1

5th

4

(7)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:25 Nottingham

Titian Blue

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Six-race maiden; well beaten on stable debut in May but shaped well before fading into fifth at Ayr (6f, good) last month and has each-way claims at least here if judged on that performance.

6/1

Form: 551112 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Form has taken off in recent weeks, winning fast-ground 5f handicaps at Hamilton and Musselburgh either side of a C&D success; winning streak came to an end at Hamilton on Wednesday but it was still an improved effort against another thriving rival; leading contender back down into a Class 5.
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2nd

20

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Woohoo

8st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Unproven on ground slower than good to soft; five-time winner (5f/6f), the most recent win at Musselburgh in April off a 10lb lower mark than today's; second in each of her last five starts, including when ahead of a few of today's rivals at Goodwood (6f, good) two starts back, but now tries 7f for the first time off a career-high mark.

25/1

2nd

5

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Woohoo

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Four wins, including over C&D last season; won off 4lb lower over C&D again in April (good) but has finished second five times since, last week going down by a neck in a 6f fillies' handicap at Goodwood (good); 5lb well in; interesting contender.

9/4

2nd

21

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Woohoo

8st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-time winner having a consistent season but her handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere despite several placed efforts over 5f in lower-grade races than this; has won over this far but the chances are she'll come up short once again.

25/1

Form: 525156 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Style of racing can leave her a hostage to fortune but her latest run, when she was on the bridle and looking for room for the final 2f, was especially painful viewing; Faye McManoman takes over in the saddle today; she's well up to winning races off this mark but 6f remains a slight query.
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4th

1

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Landed her fifth win in a Beverley handicap (5f, good to firm) last month; had excuses subsequently but never showed back there 11 days ago; drops back in class and is on her last winning mark so may well show more.

6/1

9th

12

(10)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Opal Storm

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Won this in 2024 and landed a second C&D win when getting up late to see off nine rivals on good to firm last month; can have a line put through her subsequent effort here as she was repeatedly denied a clear run.

14/1

Form: 80480

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran well over C&D on his third start but the form isn't convincing and he's been well beaten in his first two handicaps; not easily recommended despite dropping 6lb.
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9th

10

(12)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Dwindling Funds

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six wins last season included one over C&D; went close at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June and Ayr (1m, good) last month, before landing a 0-80 at York (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; steps back up in grade but can't be discounted.

13/2

1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Dwindling Funds

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Consistent type who won six times last season and arrives on the back of two close seconds; this race looks deeper than his last two but he's in fine form and unlikely to be far away.

8/1

2nd

11

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Dwindling Funds

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Scored six times, mostly at Ayr, last season; beaten only a neck, despite being out 4lb of the weights, at Musselburgh five days ago; holds a fighting chance, back off proper mark.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £9.93
Tricast £69.43
Trifecta £54.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woohoo

TOPSPEED:

Chuti Manika

The Times:

Titian Blue

Telegraph:

Opal Storm

POSTDATA:

Chuti Manika

RP RATINGS:

Woohoo

The Guardian:

Woohoo

Daily Mail:

Woohoo

D Express:

Woohoo

Daily Mirror:

Woohoo

The Sun:

Woohoo

The Star:

Woohoo

Daily Record:

Woohoo