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Book The Sounds Of Summer Racenight Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Book The Sounds Of Summer Racenight Classified Stakes

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

Form: 63706

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo; not particularly solid on form but may show the benefit of this drop to 0-50 grade, combined with first-time visor; improvement possible.
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1st

6

(2)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

One More Bottle

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Low-mileage 4yo; not particularly solid on form but may show the benefit of this drop to 0-50 grade, combined with first-time visor; improvement possible.

12/1

3

(8)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:45 Beverley

One More Bottle

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Tailed off in two bumpers and hasn't offered much in his four Flat races on the AW, latterly beating one home on handicap debut; cheekpieces are turned to.

25/1

7/2

Form: 645-41

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in Hamilton handicap (1m1f) to belatedly open his account; chance of following up depends on how well he responds to first-time blinkers.
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2nd

3

(11)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Gemini Man

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Justified favouritism in Hamilton handicap (1m1f) to belatedly open his account; chance of following up depends on how well he responds to first-time blinkers.

7/2

5

(3)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Gemini Man

9st 3lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Still seeking a first win after 25 attempts but he has run some sound races on the Flat and over hurdles since joining Iain Jardine; in a weak race today and more minor money could be on the cards.

3/1

11

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:47 Perth

Gemini Man

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

Lowly rated Flat maiden; made the frame in two Musselburgh maiden hurdles (1m7f/2m1f, good to soft) in February/March but pulled up in C&D handicap and safely held in selling handicap since.

33/1

Form: 5-7723 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
In-form maiden who recorded last two efforts, placed both times, in Musselburgh handicaps (1m1f/1m) won by subsequent scorers; solid claims on classified debut.
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3rd

12

(13)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Yorkshire Glory

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

In-form maiden who recorded last two efforts, placed both times, in Musselburgh handicaps (1m1f/1m) won by subsequent scorers; solid claims on classified debut.

9/2

3rd

8

(10)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Yorkshire Glory

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

0-9 but has dropped down the weights and he bumped into a highly progressive winner when second here (1m1f, good) last month; contender.

6/1

2nd

5

(6)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Yorkshire Glory

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Wasn't beaten far when seventh of nine on reappearance at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March but a lesser run followed at Redcar (7f, good) and he's now 0-8; others have more pressing claims.

11/1

20/1

Form: 54408

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; has weak claims on form and his mark has quickly dropped to 45; needs improvement on these terms on second run for new stable.
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4th

11

(4)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Woodrafff

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Five-race maiden; has weak claims on form and his mark has quickly dropped to 45; needs improvement on these terms on second run for new stable.

20/1

10

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Woodrafff

8st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dam was related to various winners, but he failed to sparkle in four starts (6f-1m; all AW) for Adrian Nicholls; switches to turf for the first time on first go for Ruth Carr; monitor only - hoping for signs of improvement - for the time being.

25/1

10th

7

(3)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Woodrafff

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

dwelt start, always behind

12/1

Form: 835056 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground Flat/hurdle winner for previous yard; inconsistent form for current stable; chance depends on how well she responds to first-time cheekpieces.
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5th

7

(8)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

On The Bubble

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Soft-ground Flat/hurdle winner for previous yard; inconsistent form for current stable; chance depends on how well she responds to first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

9

(3)

1st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Won on the Flat and over hurdles for Ben Haslam last spring but largely disappointing for new stable this year, albeit she made the frame off her basement mark over C&D (good) in early May; others appeal much more.

16/1

7

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

On The Bubble

9st 3lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

She hasn't found her best form for her current stable in 2025, most recently dropping right away at Carlisle last month; too much to prove for comfort.

16/1

Form: 339397 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.
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6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

14/1

Form: 7-0087 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is difficult to fancy on 2025 handicap efforts; last attempt at classified level resulted in a success but he was in better form at the time.
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7th

2

(7)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Desert Dream

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is difficult to fancy on 2025 handicap efforts; last attempt at classified level resulted in a success but he was in better form at the time.

14/1

7th

3

(10)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:10 Catterick

Desert Dream

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran; three C&D wins, the latest from a 3lb higher mark (soft) last September; slow to find his feet this year, but did shape marginally better at Hamilton (8.5f; eighth; 50-1) latest; now returns to Catterick and has claims if he can recapture his spark.

10/1

9

(5)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:25 Hamilton

Desert Dream

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Seb Spencer

Veteran who is back off the same mark as for the last of three wins over 7f last year; this trip and the prospect of fast ground poses a question.

20/1

13/2

Form: 554507 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Four handicap wins in 2024; 0-7 this year and form dipped the last twice but could rebound at this level; major contender at the weights on classified debut.
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8th

5

(10)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Four handicap wins in 2024; 0-7 this year and form dipped the last twice but could rebound at this level; major contender at the weights on classified debut.

13/2

1

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Jumeira Vision

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Katie Scott

Four wins in 2024, one of them here (8.3f, good to soft); not at his best at Musselburgh 11 days ago but he's slipped to a good mark and this is uncompetitive; solid candidate.

3/1

10th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Jumeira Vision

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Has finished close up when fourth/fifth the last twice (8.3f/1m2f, good to firm) and he was on the scoresheet here (1m1f, good) last July; won on good to soft ground ten days later; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 4262-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
4yo maiden; record of 442 at classified level includes a respectable fourth in this race last year; needs to bounce back from a dismal reappearance effort.
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9th

10

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Showmethewayhome

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

4yo maiden; record of 442 at classified level includes a respectable fourth in this race last year; needs to bounce back from a dismal reappearance effort.

16/1

12th

13

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Showmethewayhome

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ewan Whillans

0-10 and lacks a recent run, but ran pretty well first time up last season and she finished second on two of her final three outings last term (C&D when last seen); not ruled out on her return to action.

16/1

2nd

5

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:10 Musselburgh

Showmethewayhome

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Respectable in a couple of classified races before finishing well held in a 1m1f handicap here (28-1); now 0-9.

10/1

Form: -55297

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Sole 3yo in the field; achieved best effort over 6f (on AW) but elements of her pedigree suggest this new trip is worth exploring; interesting at the weights.
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10th

13

(5)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Sandinyourshoes

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Stella Barclay

Sole 3yo in the field; achieved best effort over 6f (on AW) but elements of her pedigree suggest this new trip is worth exploring; interesting at the weights.

13/2

7th

6

(9)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Sandinyourshoes

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Stella Barclay

All five races have been on the AW, best run when second at Southwell in February (6f); well beaten behind Miakoda over 7f at Newcastle next time; makes turf debut after 85-day break.

12/1

9th

9

(11)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sandinyourshoes

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

always behind

3/1

50/1

Form: 074-

Last run: 313 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 10

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way in maidens, earning a BHA mark of just 10; clear bottom of this pack in terms of form.
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11th

8

(9)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Royal Emperor

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Beaten long way in maidens, earning a BHA mark of just 10; clear bottom of this pack in terms of form.

50/1

4th

1

(5)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:40 Musselburgh

Royal Emperor

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

slowly away, outpaced in rear, lost touch 3f out, tailed off

100/1

7th

1

(7)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

18:30 Hamilton

Royal Emperor

9st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Tailed off at 200-1 on debut at Musselburgh in June.

200/1

Non-runners

Angel Of The Bay, Selbys Joy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £64.74

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Yorkshire Glory

The Times:

Gemini Man

RP RATINGS:

Higher Kingdom

The Star:

Showmethewayhome

POSTDATA:

Jumeira Vision

Telegraph:

Yorkshire Glory

D Express:

Yorkshire Glory

The Sun:

Yorkshire Glory

Daily Mirror:

Gemini Man

Daily Record:

Higher Kingdom