July 07 / 16.05 Ayr

16.05

Good To Soft

Luxury Breaks At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 16 runners
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Luxury Breaks At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 26-952 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Steadily back to form this term, runner-up at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) most recently; 0-11 for current yard but holds a fighting chance off present mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(7)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Unico

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Chris Gordon

Just 1lb higher than when winning at Brighton (5f, soft) last September but she's not easy to predict and was last of eight at Wolverhampton in December; has bit to prove after that and this is competitive on her return.

16/1

Form: 214919 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Had excuses last time and is better judged on his 6f Thirsk success (good to firm) earlier in May; this 7yo defied higher marks in 2022 and 2023.
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9th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Usually leads or races prominently; two sprint wins in 2025, the latest over 6f at Thirsk (good to firm; when 3lb higher) last May, but he was quiet towards the end of the campaign and has been off since August; perhaps other days.

14/1

1

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:22 Southwell (AW)

So Grateful

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins this year, the latest when making all over 6f at Thirsk in May; there have been some excuses since then and his record at this track means he can't be ignored.

7/1

9th

2

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

So Grateful

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Still below a winning mark despite two successes since March (5f on Tapeta and 6f on fast turf), but yet to oblige on genuinely slow turf and a record of 85577 around here doesn't set the pulse racing.

10/1

Form: 5-0002 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All turf wins at Catterick; back to form with second-place finish there last time; filled the same position here last July; could go well.
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4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Four C&D wins (mostly on soft), the latest when seeing off Chief Of State last October; has twice finished behind Evocative Spark over 7f here this year, so has work to do with that reopposing rival; latest effort - runner-up - was a definite step back in the right direction.

11/1

2nd

8

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Seb Spencer

His last four wins have come over 6f here (good and soft), the latest last October; reappeared with 5l third of 12 over C&D last month but only seventh of nine over C&D (also good) since; 6f seems his optimum trip.

25/1

7th

7

(6)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Catterick

Crocodile Power

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

All four of his turf wins have come at Catterick but over 6f; creditable effort back from a break when third (5l behind Evocative Spark) two weeks ago; can build on that but perhaps vulnerable to stronger stayers.

8/1

Form: 555266 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 8yo who is on a long losing run but posted best effort this year over C&D in April; place claims on that form.
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5th

8

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Jump The Gun

9st 6lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Beaten about 2l when sixth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been below his best in two starts since (6f/7f); without a win since November 2023 and now steps back up to 1m for the first time in over three years; best watched.

12/1

9

(1)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Versatile trip-wise and was runner-up over 6f here (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and is now 0-21 since his last win in November 2023; stablemate of No Nay Nevermind.

14/1

4

(2)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Jump The Gun

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Iain Jardine

Not easy to win with these days (last turf win was in August 2022); good C&D second in April; hasn't fared quite as well since, although fair run when 2.25l sixth of 16 over C&D three weeks ago.

9/1

Form: 09-063

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record is just 1-11 but he ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (AW) most recently; interesting in the retained headgear.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ayr

Cuban Storm

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Record is just 1-11 but he ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (AW) most recently; interesting in the retained headgear.

10/1

Form: 798-97 D

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner whose form has been on the decline for a while; 0-16 on turf and opposed back in this sphere.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(9)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Lisa Williamson

Has been useful on AW in the past but nothing for his current stable to make him of interest tonight.

33/1

8th

10

(4)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:42 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lisa Williamson

On a two-year losing spell and current mark reflects a big decline in his form; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(6)

19th Feb 2026

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mighty Power

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Lisa Williamson

Much better than this on AW in his pomp but there hasn't been much to celebrate in five runs for this yard, including returned to AW when last of seven over C&D two weeks ago; another ease in grade today but he's risky.

10/1

Form: 7640

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on her 7f form; failed to beat a rival on handicap debut last time; drop in trip needs to make a big difference.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dorothy May

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success in 14 starts came in a 0-50 classified event in August; form since then has been patchy, but she is 1lb lower than when third of 12 at Southwell on her penultimate start, so a case can be made.

8/1

10th

11

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Dorothy May

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole success in 14 starts came in a 0-50 classified event in August; form since then has been patchy, but she is 1lb lower than when third of 12 at Southwell on her penultimate start, so a case can be made.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Dorothy May

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark in AW classified event in August; subsequent handicap form features placed efforts at Musselburgh and Southwell; each-way possibilities.

12/1

Form: 393356 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW scorer; close third (off 3lb higher) at Ayr in May but has regressed in two subsequent starts, taking turf record to 0-13.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

0-17 since completing a hat-trick over C&D early last year and recent form has been patchy; has dropped to a favourable mark, but others are still more compelling.

16/1

10th

11

(4)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Back Tomorrow

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick around this time last year and returned to form with a close fourth there 16 days ago despite a slow start and hitting some traffic; has won twice here so needs considering.

16/1

11th

13

(2)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Back Tomorrow

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Completed a Wolverhampton hat-trick in January; has achieved little at Newcastle in two starts since returned to AW; others preferred.

33/1

Form: 343898

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Competitively treated on best efforts; however, remains a maiden and failed to beat a rival last time; hard to be confident about him.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

0-18 (5f/6f); beaten only a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in January but regressed in recent months and now steps up to 7f which is an unknown.

4/1

8

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has been placed a few times on the AW as when beaten a nose in a 0-75 handicap over C&D in January, but has regressed in recent months and now 0-17; stable also runs Beerwah.

14/1

10

(13)

7th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Ayr

Fallen Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Competitively treated on best efforts; however, remains a maiden and failed to beat a rival last time; hard to be confident about him.

16/1

Form: 45-596

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
0-5; has failed to back up debut effort but appeared not to stay 7f here most recently; may improve back at 6f and dropped in class.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

7

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

South Road

9st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

40-1 winner of a 6f handicap here last summer; well below that level in her last three races (6f/7f) and there are stamina doubts over this far.

20/1

8th

3

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

South Road

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Caused a surprise with a 40-1 win in big-field handicap at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last summer; only 1lb higher than for that success but she's taken three backward steps since and her last run was in September; others are more convincing.

14/1

9th

2

(9)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

South Road

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Overcame an awkward start to win a 16-runner handicap at Ayr in good style in July (6f, good to soft); unplaced twice since but suspicion remains that she is still well treated; whether this will set up favourably for her remains to be seen.

10/1

Form: 48-612 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Hamilton (6f; second run for new yard) and runner-up at Ayr (7f) since wearing blinkers; respected in retained blinds.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

13/2

Form: 0-604

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month on handicap debut; could well take another step forward; interesting off the same mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Bob

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Unplaced in all ten starts; dropping back to 5f not enough to tempt this time.

16/1

7th

10

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Brave Bob

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth on handicap debut over C&D in June but hasn't got close to that form since; risky.

25/1

7th

10

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:27 Redcar

Brave Bob

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Julie Camacho

Close fourth on handicap debut over C&D in June but hasn't got close to that form since; risky.

25/1

Form: 059228

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden whose 7f efforts at Redcar in May/June (close second both times) then again here yesterday, put her in the picture.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

8

(3)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Due Respect

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

C&D winner in a first-time visor off this mark last July (good to soft, but goes on this faster ground); fair fifth over 6f here last time when visor was back on; each-way chance.

8/1

5th

5

(10)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Due Respect

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Gary Rutherford

Three course runs have yielded a win and two second-place finishes; they came over 7f but she is not short of pace and today's drop in trip could suit; went off too fast on last week's Musselburgh return but she should be sharper here and she's high on the list.

10/1

7th

4

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

Came good in a first-time visor at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last July but the headgear didn't work as well in her three subsequent starts last year and is left off for her reappearance; others are more persuasive.

16/1

40/1

Form: 97-797

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has very weak claims on form; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(14)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

Heritor

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Nine-race maiden who has not finished closer than 7l to a winner including in six handicaps; passed over.

50/1

10

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:12 Ayr

Heritor

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Unplaced in eight starts and hard to recommend on what he has shown in handicaps.

50/1

5

(7)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:50 Musselburgh

Heritor

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Looks a poor maiden and he beat just two in 6f Ayr handicap 11 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now and a tongue-tie is also refitted.

20/1

Form: 679

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who isn't particularly solid on form but may show improvement now handicapping off a modest mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Summerstorms Dream

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 4yo; was doing her best work in the closing stages when third over C&D (good to firm; 12-1) a fortnight ago; her trainer Jim Goldie saddles three runners with Lauren Young switching to Doon The Glen; consult the market.

6/1

3rd

6

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Summerstorms Dream

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Five-race maiden in her first season last year, latterly running encouragingly at Ayr (6f/5f) in her two handicap attempts, both in July; may take a further step forward this term; one to consider.

9/2

5

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Summerstorms Dream

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Little to take from her early runs at 6f+ but she ran better than the bare result on handicap debut here (6f, good to soft; 33-1) this month, when a hampered fifth of 16; open to improvement dropped to 5f.

9/2

Form: 774451 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 3yo handicap at Redcar (6f) last time, showing clear improvement; again ridden by Joanna Mason; may well remain competitive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

16

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Baby Rover

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar (good to firm) last summer off 1lb lower; placed on softer than good twice after; has not hit the same heights this year but at 5f and 7f; should be at concert pitch now and a bigger run could be forthcoming.

16/1

6th

9

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Musselburgh

Baby Rover

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but didn't offer any obvious short-term encouragement on 5f Catterick reappearance three weeks ago; first 7f outing since finishing last on her course debut in 2024.

20/1

9th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Baby Rover

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Katie Scott

Won a 6f handicap at Redcar last summer; runner-up twice afterwards but she has been absent since a low-key run at Newcastle 190 days ago; best form has come at 6f.

10/1

Non-runners

Gesundheit

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Payout
Exacta £569.70
Straight Forecast £372.03
Tricast £6596.96
Trifecta £3254.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Brave Bob

Telegraph:

Unico

The Guardian:

Cuban Storm

POSTDATA:

Superior Council

Daily Record:

Baby Rover

RP RATINGS:

Crocodile Power

The Times:

Brave Bob

Daily Mirror:

Brave Bob

The Star:

Brave Bob

Daily Mail:

Unico

D Express:

Cuban Storm

The Sun:

Superior Council