July 07 / 14.00 Ayr

14.00

Good To Soft

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 59-754

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner at Carlisle (1m1f) last term; steadily finding her form this season, respectable fourth at Hamilton (1m3f, good) most recently; in the mix.
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2nd

6

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Naturalia

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Hasn't threatened over 1m1f on her last two starts but before those she reappeared with a good second at Catterick (1m4f, good) and is 3lb lower today; has won here and could have a big part to play back up in trip.

6/1

6th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Naturalia

8st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Reappeared with a good 1m4f Catterick second but only ninth of 12 in 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 19 days ago; needs to bounce back.

14/1

9th

6

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Naturalia

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Donald Whillans

Won at Ayr (1m5f, good) last July and this month's reappearance second at Catterick was over 1m4f; drops back to 1m1f here but she's shown versatility in terms of trip in the past and could again be involved at the finish.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-9804

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Irish 5yo who has very low mileage; eyecatching fourth, amid traffic issues, at Down Royal (extended 1m2f, good) most recently; may well build on that effort; interesting off the same mark.
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2

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 20y

14:26 Kilbeggan

Captain Hanley

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Maiden on the Flat after 18 attempts, rated a lowly 51; now looks a different proposition after a promising introduction to hurdling at Clonmel; despite suffering interference, stayed on well over a similar trip to this, form strongly advertised by the winner Minella Diamond in winning easily at Limerick on Thursday

9/4

2nd

6

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Captain Hanley

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Maiden on the Flat after 18 goes and rated 51; of limited appeal on hurdling debut.

40/1

6th

9

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Captain Hanley

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eamonn O’Connell

0-17 on the Flat (0-9 on turf); went close off 6lb higher at Tramore last August (1m4f, gd-yld); some fair efforts in defeat on AW this year; could go well with drying ground a plus.

15/2

Form: 6-67

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on his novice form and lacks significant potential on breeding; something to prove off his opening mark.
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7th

4

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Withington

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Paul Robson

Maiden; ran a couple of fair races over 1m2f last year, notably a 2.5l third in a 1m2f handicap here; not done quite as well since and was tailed off in a Kelso novice hurdle nine days ago (not jump well); stamina to prove.

16/1

7th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Mr Withington

11st 1lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Paul Robson

Modest handicapper at up to 1m5f on the Flat; best watched after a break on hurdles debut.

20/1

9

(9)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Hamilton

Mr Withington

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Robson

Lightly raced 4yo who wasn't beaten far in July in his first two handicaps (1m2f, good to soft/AW) but was only sixth of ten at Carlisle (1m1f, good) on Monday; it remains to be seen if this trip will be within range.

16/1

Form: 027329 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All wins in Class 6, the most recent in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; placed in last two attempts in this grade (below par in Class 5 since); solid contender returned to this level.
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7th

8

(9)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

8st 10lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Daragh Bourke

On a long losing run (last win was at Ayr in July 2024) but he has run a few creditable races this year; has a bit to find with Royal Blaze on their C&D form last month.

20/1

5th

5

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Triple course winner (1m/1m2f) but his last success was 14 months ago and he struggled here last time; on dangerous mark but he's been hard to predict this season and others are preferred.

20/1

10th

3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

We Still Believe

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Not disgraced when third of eight to Jewel Maker in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this C&D winner is one for the shortlist.

10/1

Form: 977720 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner down the years; 0-6 in 2025 but ran encouragingly, albeit behind a fellow 10yo, over C&D on penultimate start; stone below last winning mark and hard to dismiss.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

Form: 3-3715 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Versatile mare who recorded a clearcut success at Ayr (1m) in most recent Class 6 attempt; ran well in Class 4 contest over C&D yesterday; possibilities back in this grade.
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8

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Penelopes Sister

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won here in 2024 and added three wins at Ayr last year; she's below her last winning mark but has been well beaten on both outings this spring and a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

9th

11

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Three C&D wins last year (various ground) and she's just 1lb above her last winning mark; soundly beaten over C&D a fortnight ago but she may have needed that reappearance outing and is not discounted.

16/1

7th

5

(4)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained all three of her 2025 wins over this C&D, the most recent on penultimate start; no certainty to make a successful reappearance, having never scored when fresh, but market support should be heeded.

5/1

Form: 13-053

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ready success over 1m on AW last November; steadily back to form this year, respectable third at Hamilton (1m, good) most recently; shapes as if this return to 1m2f is worth exploring; one to consider.
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2nd

4

(6)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Say What You See

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins and a second from three runs on Tapeta, the second coming when clear with a progressive winner over C&D last August; turned over twice as favourite on turf this spring but holds decent claims once more.

3/1

5th

9

(14)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Say What You See

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Last five races in 2025 (1m2f/1m4f) saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top at Doncaster (1m2f) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today and made a respectable return to action at Doncaster two weeks ago; return to 1m4f should be okay and he's one for the shortlist.

5/1

3rd

13

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:05 Doncaster

Say What You See

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Liam Bailey

Last five races in 2025 saw him first past the post three times and second twice; on final start he finished well on top over C&D (good to soft) but was disqualified for a banned substance; only 2lb higher today (from 2lb out of the handicap) and makes plenty of appeal if returning in a similar vein for this first start since September.

7/1

Form: 756

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who has shown some promise with two midfield efforts over 1m, including at Ayr; gives the impression this new trip may well suit on handicap debut; open to improvement.
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10th

8

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Coulsea

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Craig Lidster

Showed some ability in his first three starts but has failed to beat a rival in two starts in handicaps (1m2f/1m3f); pedigree doesn't suggest this longer trip is what he needs.

33/1

8th

6

(8)

28th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Coulsea

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Craig Lidster

Made debut in April and showed some ability among his first three starts, but tailed off at 50-1 on handicap debut at Ayr three weeks ago.

25/1

9

(13)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Coulsea

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Craig Lidster

Thrice-raced gelding who has shown some promise with two midfield efforts over 1m, including at Ayr; gives the impression this new trip may well suit on handicap debut; open to improvement.

16/1

Form: 027-69

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Went close over 1m here last October (best effort for current yard) and latest run suggests this return to 1m2f is worth a go; long losing spell remains a negative.
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8th

6

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Hit form with vengeance through the second half of 2025, winning four of his last five (all here, 1m-1m2f); the bulk of those were on soft to heavy, and he has risen a combined total of 23lb in the handicap; merits respect, but is returning from a 223-day absence; rain would help.

13/2

3

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Made it three course wins from his last four starts when scoring over C&D (soft) nine days ago; came clear with an in-form runner-up last time and this rejuvenated 7yo may well take a 4lb penalty in his stride.

5/2

5

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Suited by plenty of give in the ground and comes here in good form having won two of his last three races, both here, first over 1m2f on good, latest over 1m on soft (won by 4.25l); up 8lb but looks the one to beat.

9/4

Form: 484-84

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has bits of encouraging form, most recently keeping-on fourth at Hamilton (1m, good) on first run since being gelded; may show progress upped further in distance.
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3

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

16:51 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Returned to form when third here (1m3f, good) last month on second run of the season; also effective on soft ground; could play a leading role if seeing out this longer trip, and there can be optimism on that score.

4/1

3rd

9

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

18:45 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ewan Whillans

Can get a bit worked up and not that consistent but he still won last summer at Ayr (1m2f) and Carlisle (1m1f) and ran creditably over 1m4f on final outing; no show at 33-1 for recent reappearance when a hood was enlisted, which it isn't today; competitive if this is one of his good days.

20/1

10th

10

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sure And Stedfast

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ewan Whillans

Buzzy gelding who won twice on turf last year; only run once before on the AW but this mark should be within range if he keeps calm in a first-time hood back from six months off.

10/1

25/1

Form: 5-7065

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
7f winner last term for previous yard; weak claims on 2025 form, latterly over 1m2f; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.
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7th

1

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jachin

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Catterick maiden winner (7f, soft) for Craig Lidster a year ago and put some modest efforts behind him when gaining his first success for this yard over C&D last month; below that form back on turf at Nottingham 12 days ago with cheekpieces removed but back on here and may come into the equation.

8/1

7th

1

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jachin

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Catterick maiden winner (7f, soft) for Craig Lidster a year ago and put some modest efforts behind him when gaining his first success for this yard over C&D last month; below that form back on turf at Nottingham 12 days ago with cheekpieces removed but back on here and may come into the equation.

8/1

8

(8)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:45 Nottingham

Jachin

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Catterick maiden winner (7f, soft) for Craig Lidster a year ago and put some modest efforts behind him when gaining his first success for this yard at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; will need a bit more from 6lb higher back on turf.

6/1

4/1

Form: 97-231

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) last time, taking his form figures since handicapping to 231; this low-mileage 3yo is open to further improvement upped further in trip; respected.
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7th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Hill O Rue

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won handicaps last season when always prominent at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in May and Beverley (1m2f, soft) in September; no show when 14-1 for reappearance one month ago, his first race on good to firm, but it's not hard to think he will be a lot more potent today.

10/1

9th

8

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Hill O Rue

8st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Ended last season with his second win of the campaign at Beverley (1m2f, soft) in September; yet to race on ground quicker than good but his progressive profile gives him a squeak.

9/2

1st

4

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:10 Beverley

Hill O Rue

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Gained his breakthrough success at Carlisle (1m1f) in May but he came in last of four in 1m4f Ripon handicap 56 days ago; he's not ruled out back in trip after a break though.

6/1

Form: 07-645

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has finished behind Hill O Rue twice since handicapping and seems unlikely to reverse placings with that improving rival; however, could go well off her reduced mark.
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7th

6

(9)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Nippasso

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hasn't been advertising any need for a step up beyond 1m2f in her most recent outings, but her mark is finally more in line with the RPRs she's been consistently running to this term; not dismissed out of hand.

16/1

14

(14)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Nippasso

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Six-race maiden who has finished behind Hill O Rue twice since handicapping and seems unlikely to reverse placings with that improving rival; however, could go well off her reduced mark.

16/1

2

(3)

24th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Nippasso

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beaten about 7l in her two handicaps, over 1m and 1m1f; might have some part to play off a reduced mark.

5/1

Non-runners

Tartaraghan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £256.60
Straight Forecast £207.09
Tricast £433.53
Trifecta £737.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Hill O Rue

Daily Mirror:

Say What You See

POSTDATA:

We Still Believe

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Hanley

The Guardian:

Nippasso

The Times:

Sure And Stedfast

RP RATINGS:

Young Fire

D Express:

Hill O Rue

The Star:

Hill O Rue

Daily Record:

Hill O Rue

The Sun:

Say What You See

Daily Mail:

We Still Believe