July 06 / 17.15 Ayr

17.15

Good

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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Form: 4-0479 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Fourth-place finish in May is best effort this season and took his Ayr form figures to 2322214; registered the course win off 1lb higher last October; possibilities back here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

Form: 350-01

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Irish gelding who bounced back with neck success under Patrick McGettigan at Gowran Park (1m, soft) most recently; now goes in cheekpieces; twice defied slightly higher marks in 2023 and warrants respect.
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5th

6

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:07 Downpatrick

Sneddy Eddie

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Three-time Flat winner is 0-5 over hurdles; far from disgraced on debut for this yard at Wexford 11 days ago (2m1f, good); most of best form is on soft ground, however, so could probably do with some rain.

6/1

5th

9

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 55y

17:50 Wexford

Sneddy Eddie

11st 2lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Three minor wins on the Flat; has struggled in maiden hurdles, but possible improver now switched to Gordon Elliott on handicap debut.

10/1

Form: -37360

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Below par back on turf last time, taking handicap record to 0-11; best form at 6f; not the percentage call on debut for new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Ayr

Arc Shadowfax

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

Sole win was in a Redcar maiden (6f, good) in May 2023; some creditable efforts on AW this year but he struggled over C&D on recent stable debut; that took his handicap record to 0-12 and others are more convincing; visor reapplied.

12/1

3

(5)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Arc Shadowfax

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Gary Harrison

Below par back on turf last time, taking handicap record to 0-11; best form at 6f; not the percentage call on debut for new yard.

14/1

1

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Arc Shadowfax

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Gary Harrison

6f maiden winner (good) who has largely been campaigned on AW surfaces of late; well beaten back on turf at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; has since changed hands; drops 2lb and is not ruled out each-way if he can transfer some of his better efforts back to this surface.

7/1

Form: 024235 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Kalganov

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Dods

Losing run up to 18 and entitled to have run better than he did at Ayr last time (7f; handles soft); had been running quite well, though, and cheekpieces now replace a visor.

6/1

4

(6)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Kalganov

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Losing run is mounting up; however, has proved consistent in the last two months and latest effort can be marked up (met traffic issues); defied a much higher mark over C&D in 2023 and enters the reckoning.

5/1

Form: 37-884

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; ran encouragingly in C&D classified event most recently, making the frame, and may build on that effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Jannas Journey

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first win of 2026 in 1m handicap at Carlisle 12 days ago, getting up late to deny Inspired having been set a lot to do; bagged a remarkable seven successes (including here) last season so merits serious consideration now she's up and running this time around.

5/2

1st

2

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Jannas Journey

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Scorched through last summer, winning seven times at 6f-1m on a range of surfaces; back on last winning mark when close fourth here (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start and wasn't disgraced in big-field York handicap three weeks ago; cannot be ignored.

9/2

8th

11

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Jannas Journey

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had a wonderful 2025, winning seven times at 6f-1m on a range of surfaces; back on last winning mark and first sign of encouragement this year when running on for fourth of nine over 7f at Carlisle (good to firm) 13 days ago; player if she can build on that.

11/1

Form: 40-298 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on AW; has failed to back up reappearance effort; not seen on turf for nearly two years; not sure what to expect.
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6

(11)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Cheese The One

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

Campaigned mostly on AW; has failed to back up reappearance effort; not seen on turf for nearly two years; not sure what to expect.

16/1

8th

7

(11)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Losing run goes back to C&D win nearly two years ago but she missed most of 2024 and her May run here, after another break, was quite promising; however, she didn't do as well over C&D recently and looks risky.

16/1

9th

12

(1)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cheese The One

8st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

C&D winner who was returning from another absence when second of 11 behind Bizarre Law in a first-time hood back here last month; just 1lb higher and again holds each-way claims.

10/1

Form: 702076 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Record is just 1-26 and he has inconsistent recent form figures; physical tweak (wind surgery since last run) is the angle with him.
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1

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from 30 starts but he's struggled here (7f handicap) and at Newcastle (1m classified) in last two runs; passed over.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from his 29 starts but close fourth in handicap at Ayr (7f, good) two starts ago and slow ground may not have suited there subsequently; has run well here in the past and could be involved.

11/2

9th

12

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tristan Davidson

Only 1-28 but it was his second run after wind surgery when close up in Spun To Gold's race here last week; soft ground would not be ideal should it get wet.

14/1

Form: 07580-

Last run: 330 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has weak claims on form and badly lacks recent match practice; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.
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8

(7)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Lang Toon Lad

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Maiden who has weak claims on form and badly lacks recent match practice; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

25/1

12th

9

(12)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Ayr

Lang Toon Lad

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

No joy in several similar contests this summer, failing the stamina test upped to 1m2f at Newcastle latest; work for the hood to do.

33/1

Form: 331409

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Gained his wins for Kevin Ryan in Wolverhampton AW sprints; sold for 5,000gns since last run; something to prove in this scenario.
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12th

5

(6)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Causin A Commotion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

5f and 6f Tapeta winner who's been placed over C&D; in poor form in all five starts for his current trainer; much more needed.

50/1

5th

2

(4)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Causin A Commotion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Noel Wilson

Two course wins (5f/6f) for Kevin Ryan last winter but has struggled in four runs for current stable.

20/1

Form: 303704 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has more to prove than compatriot Sneddy Eddie, having gained both wins at claiming level; 0-13 in handicaps but looks attractively treated off a career-low mark and can't be ruled out.
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6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

2-21 when trained in Ireland and scored again 16 days ago on fifth start for new yard, in clearcut style at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta; 25-1) after leading over 2f out; back up 5lb but he's returned to serious calculations.

4/1

1st

11

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weegeebear

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex Irish gelding who was second of seven at Pontefract (1m, good) on stable debut in July but he's struggled in three starts since, including when behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; back up in trip on this return to AW.

18/1

11

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish gelding who often blows the start and has continued to prove inconsistent for his current yard; pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f last time (Tapeta) and won't mind soft ground.

16/1

Form: 059228

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Folded tamely returned to AW last time and remains a maiden; however, went very close over 7f at Redcar in last two turf attempts, suggesting her turn is near; not written off.
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8th

8

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Gary Rutherford

Belied 33-1 odds when fourth at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago and is now 2lb lower than for last summer's win at Redcar (7f, good to soft) but her overall profile remains unconvincing.

16/1

4th

10

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Rutherford

Gained a first win at Redcar (7f) last July but hasn't proved the easiest to catch right since, last of 11 back at Redcar (7f) 12 days ago; others are preferred.

20/1

16/1

Form: 608

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who failed to beat a rival in Ayr maiden most recently; may be capable of improvement now handicapping at a modest level.
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9th

10

(11)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Skyler

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Has offered little in her six outings, last of five in 5f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; others are much preferred.

33/1

5th

5

(3)

10th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Skyler

9st 1lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Linda Perratt

Hasn't beaten many in five starts over 5f-7f on turf/Tapeta; look elsewhere.

25/1

14

(12)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Skyler

8st 13lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Linda Perratt

Unexposed 3yo but she's not shown much so far and was beaten 17l on recent handicap debut at Ayr (7f, soft); has some speed in her pedigree but she needs a transformation on this drop to 5f.

25/1

Form: 8080

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival the last twice and needs a huge step forward in this second handicap attempt.
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10th

12

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Shes A Goldigger

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Mark Walford

Remains a maiden after 15 starts but she ran well when third in a first-time hood in a classified at Nottingham (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; unexposed over sprint trips and in the headgear, and she's not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

6

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Shes A Goldigger

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Mark Walford

14-race maiden; too free when fifth of nine at Carlisle (7f, good) a fortnight ago and now drops in trip with a hood fitted; each-way shout if returning to her best.

14/1

5th

10

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Shes A Goldigger

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

0-13 and best efforts have come on ground on the soft side of good; hard to recommend from out of the weights.

25/1

Form: 009-

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Achieved little on AW in late 2024; gelded since and now goes in blinkers; from a family of turf winners and may well improve switched to this sphere on handicap debut; interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.
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9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:31 Nottingham

Ribbon Is A Dancer

8st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Hugo Palmer

Well down the field in three AW maidens (6f-7f) towards end of last year and also struggled on recent handicap/turf debut (7f, soft); needs this new trip-and-ground combination to enable huge improvement.

16/1

14

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Ribbon Is A Dancer

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Hugo Palmer

Achieved little on AW in late 2024; gelded since and now goes in blinkers; from a family of turf winners and may well improve switched to this sphere on handicap debut; interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.

8/1

9th

5

(6)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Ribbon Is A Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Hugo Palmer

More one for handicaps later on judged on his two runs in recent weeks.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £68.10
Straight Forecast £64.12
Tricast £394.41
Trifecta £403.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kalganov

Telegraph:

Sneddy Eddie

The Times:

Due Respect

The Sun:

Due Respect

Daily Mirror:

Sneddy Eddie

Daily Record:

Sneddy Eddie

POSTDATA:

Kalganov

D Express:

Kalganov

The Star:

Kalganov