July 06 / 16.40 Ayr

16.40

Good

Glasgow Fair Family Raceday 21 July Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Glasgow Fair Family Raceday 21 July Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -05568

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Becoming exposed after 18 defeats and didn't smack of a winner waiting to happen last time at Hamilton.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Straya

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Becoming exposed after 18 defeats and didn't smack of a winner waiting to happen last time at Hamilton.

13/2

8th

11

(7)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Straya

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Katie Scott

Took her record to 0-17 when sixth of 13 over 1m4f here two weeks ago, seeing little daylight from 2f out; still to conclusively prove her stamina but she seems likely to stay.

10/1

6th

2

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:17 Hamilton

Straya

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Katie Scott

Ex-Irish; 16-race maiden; has become very well handicapped but has yet to run at beyond 1m2f and others are preferred.

16/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-0473 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten 3l or less in her last three races so arrives here in more convincing form than many; has to prove her stamina for this far (unraced beyond 1m1f) but plenty to like otherwise.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(4)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Beaten 3l or less in her last three races so arrives here in more convincing form than many; has to prove her stamina for this far (unraced beyond 1m1f) but plenty to like otherwise.

13/2

8

(7)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Infrequent winner; ended 2024 quietly but she's run respectably on turf the last twice, beaten under 3l over the extended mile here last week; should be fine over the extra furlong but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

7th

11

(7)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Zebra Star

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Dual 7f winner on good or slower; form tailed off significantly after scoring at Ayr 13 months ago; beaten 3l from this basement mark back over that C&D latest; more needed.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £10.10

Form: 24-760

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Close up in a 1m AW handicap during the winter but disappointing since; beat one home at Hamilton last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Close up in a 1m AW handicap during the winter but disappointing since; beat one home at Hamilton last time.

16/1

12th

13

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

8st 11lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Has shown glimpses of the sort of ability that could get him involved but still has it to prove switching back to this surface after being well beaten the last twice on AW.

25/1

6th

5

(10)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Falaise Blanc

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

prominent

7/1

Form: 7-4822

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-8 but runner-up the last twice and was a clear second behind the favourite at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft); enters the reckoning.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

That Lucas Fella

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

0-8 but runner-up the last twice and was a clear second behind the favourite at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft); enters the reckoning.

3/1

5

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Carlisle

That Lucas Fella

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Disappointing in the main since encouraging fourth in novice here (6f, soft) last August on second start, but he returned to form when runner-up in Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f, AW) last Thursday; on the shortlist.

7/2

5

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Carlisle

That Lucas Fella

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Disappointing in the main since encouraging fourth in novice here (6f, soft) last August on second start, but he returned to form when runner-up in Wolverhampton handicap (8.6f, AW) last Thursday; on the shortlist.

7/2

10/1

Form: 69-704

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-13 but was no worse for the visor going on when fourth of eight at Hamilton (1m1f); will need more, however.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Millbuie

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

0-13 but was no worse for the visor going on when fourth of eight at Hamilton (1m1f); will need more, however.

10/1

6

(5)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Millbuie

9st 3lb

J: Archie Young

T: Ewan Whillans

12-race maiden whose only placed effort came in a five-runner event over 8.3f here last July (blinkered first time; race won by the reopposing Jumeira Vision); not at his best in either run this year and the new headgear needs to have a positive effect.

14/1

10th

12

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:17 Hamilton

Millbuie

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

11-race maiden; steps up markedly in trip after finishing well-beaten over 1m/8.5f on last two starts, although didn't appear to stay when tried at 1m4f; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 7-0530

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ex-Michael Bell; third of eight at Pontefract in his penultimate race (1m2f, good; cheekpieces returned) but then tailed off at Hamilton and now a tongue-tie is added.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(11)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Toronto Raptor

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ex-Michael Bell; third of eight at Pontefract in his penultimate race (1m2f, good; cheekpieces returned) but then tailed off at Hamilton and now a tongue-tie is added.

20/1

10th

9

(5)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:55 Hamilton

Toronto Raptor

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

0-8 for Michael Bell and beaten in his first three runs for new stable too; did fare better when third of eight at Pontefract nine days ago (1m2f, good) but needs to step up again to take this.

12/1

9

(9)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

19:50 Pontefract

Toronto Raptor

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Maiden who recorded his sole placed effort (runner-up off 10lb higher) at Pontefract; inconsistent otherwise but the return to this venue may have positive effect.

20/1

Form: 09-600

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Perhaps some light at the end of the tunnel after going down by just under 5l at Hamilton (extended 1m), though was still only tenth of 13; now in cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(3)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Transfuse

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Lucinda Russell

Perhaps some light at the end of the tunnel after going down by just under 5l at Hamilton (extended 1m), though was still only tenth of 13; now in cheekpieces.

16/1

10th

14

(6)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Transfuse

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Lucinda Russell

Big prices and well beaten in his three qualifying starts; 20-1 on handicap debut, when beaten more than 11l; drops 3lb; more needed.

40/1

10th

6

(4)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Wetherby

Transfuse

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell

Big prices and well held in three starts over 7f/1m on good ground/AW (debut was for Joseph O'Brien); worth a market check now switched to a handicap.

12/1

Form: -59372

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden but has run well in two of his three starts for current yard, last time beaten 1.5l at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm); one to consider with Billy Loughnane aboard.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(8)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Daring Leader

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Christopher Kellett

14-race maiden but has run well in two of his three starts for current yard, last time beaten 1.5l at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm); one to consider with Billy Loughnane aboard.

5/2

7

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:45 Beverley

Daring Leader

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Christopher Kellett

Third here on stable debut (1m4f) but failed to build on that at Leicester; now a 13-race maiden and he's 2lb wrong at the weights.

16/1

6

(8)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Daring Leader

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Christopher Kellett

Regressive maiden who made a decent start for his new yard, minus the usual headgear, at Beverley three weeks ago; that gave something to build on.

10/1

Form: /557-5 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won this four years ago but only 3-49 overall and was well beaten after a break two months ago; continues to race freely and she's 4lb wrong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(6)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Royal Countess

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Won this four years ago but only 3-49 overall and was well beaten after a break two months ago; continues to race freely and she's 4lb wrong.

25/1

5th

8

(3)

1st May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Royal Countess

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Won this two years ago but 0-12 in the meantime and she continues to race freely; well behind Dingwall on her final start.

25/1

5th

8

(3)

1st May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Royal Countess

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Won this two years ago but 0-12 in the meantime and she continues to race freely; well behind Dingwall on her final start.

25/1

20/1

Form: 06-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Beaten between 22l and 30l in 1m-1m3f novice/maiden races; 12lb out of the weights for this handicap debut; now hooded.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Uncle Liam

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Beaten between 22l and 30l in 1m-1m3f novice/maiden races; 12lb out of the weights for this handicap debut; now hooded.

20/1

7

(7)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

19:30 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Triple-figure odds and well beaten last autumn on his two runs for Iain Jardine (1m, good); gelded since and has changed stables; bred to be suited by this step up in trip but dramatic improvement is necessary.

66/1

6th

7

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ayr

Uncle Liam

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

100-1 and always in rear when finishing 23l behind Hornsea Bay over C&D three weeks ago.

100/1

10/1

Form: 697186 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hard to know what to expect, as he won over this far at Redcar in May but has struggled since; others safer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(10)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Wait And Hope

9st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hard to know what to expect, as he won over this far at Redcar in May but has struggled since; others safer.

10/1

9

(4)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Wait And Hope

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ruth Carr

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm; 18-1) last month but he was tailed off in follow-up bid at Nottingham two weeks ago; has something to prove again after that and he comes with risks attached.

14/1

4

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Nottingham

Wait And Hope

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Back to form when gaining first win for this yard at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) 17 days ago, having dropped to a handy mark; 3lb rise still leaves him looking well treated on some of last year's form for Karl Burke; respected.

11/4

Form: 44-00

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Looks modest and was friendless in the betting when last to complete on handicap debut; much to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lucinda Russell

Looks modest and was friendless in the betting when last to complete on handicap debut; much to prove.

33/1

13th

12

(14)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Lucinda Russell

Showed minor ability last autumn on his first two starts; 250-1 and well beaten on his return from a winter break at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) last month; would be interesting if supported on handicap debut.

20/1

9

(5)

29th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Carlisle

Gaelic Gladiator

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Lucinda Russell

Displayed some ability last autumn on first two starts (8.3f/1m) but not enough to suggest he's the one to be on today; upset in stalls and withdrawn at Musselburgh last month (20-1 at the time).

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.10
Straight Forecast £14.21
Tricast £326.51
Trifecta £474.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Daring Leader

POSTDATA:

Zebra Star

Daily Record:

That Lucas Fella

The Times:

Toronto Raptor

RP RATINGS:

Daring Leader

Telegraph:

Daring Leader

D Express:

Daring Leader

Daily Mirror:

Daring Leader

The Sun:

Daring Leader

The Star:

Zebra Star