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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3rd

9

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:32 Brighton

Unico

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Scored off 5lb higher here (5.3f, soft) last September but she's been out of sorts in just three runs this season; has something to prove and she needs a big turnaround back up in trip.

16/1

8th

12

(3)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

Unico

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

2lb lower than when winning at Brighton (5f, soft) one year ago but needs to improve on her two efforts since returning in May and has been off another three months since.

25/1

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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7th

4

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Catterick

So Grateful

10st 5lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

In good form with successive second placings in the summer, and it was an agonising head defeat under Serena Brotherton at Yarmouth (6f; rider dropped stick) last month; yet to shine in six starts here but he's back on that Yarmouth mark and is fine at 5f.

6/1

4th

6

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

So Grateful

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Perhaps hindered by racing on the far flank of the field over C&D last time; knocking on the door otherwise of late and remains 6lb below last winning mark; not ruled out.

5/1

8th

4

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

So Grateful

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's won six times and has been runner-up in his last three contests, latest when jockey dropped her whip when in front inside the final furlong at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm); he may well gain compensation today.

11/4

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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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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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Verdict Starting price

6

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

South Road

9st 9lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Recorded 40-1 win over 6f here (good to soft) a year ago but has lost her way since and refused to race on latest appearance 25 days ago; others are much less risky.

33/1

9

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

South Road

9st 3lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Shock 6f winner at Ayr (good to soft; 40-1, from 5lb higher) last July; not much to enthuse about since (0-5) but she was returning from a two-month break when fifth at Ayr (1m, good to firm; Mwafaq runner-up) latest; stamina is a major risk over 8.5f.

40/1

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

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

14th

9

(15)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Brave Bob

9st 3lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Inconsistent 12-race maiden who was beaten 5l when third in a Wolverhampton handicap (5f) in July; this step back up in trip is no problem but this is competitive and others are preferred.

12/1

3rd

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Brave Bob

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

0-11; runner-up in a 5f Newcastle classified in January when last seen out; not ruled out but may improve for the run.

12/1

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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10th

10

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Due Respect

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Catch Bissett

Poor strike-rate but placed on a couple of occasions this year, including her stable debut (1m, good) 18 days ago; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

6

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Catch Bissett

Record is only 1-27 and inconsistency has been the characteristic of her 2026 campaign; sold out of Gary Rutherford's yard for £5,000 since C&D defeat last time; others preferred.

14/1

8th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Due Respect

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just a single win to her name but showed more on her first crack at this trip at Ayr a fortnight ago, when going off hard in front and only letting Hostelry past; 4lb better off with that one today and this course should suit her style; player.

5/1

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

4th

9

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Summerstorms Dream

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

15-race maiden; third in a C&D handicap in August (good) but has not done as well since.

9/1

7th

10

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Summerstorms Dream

8st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

14-race maiden; snippets of promise and she looks just the type Jim Goldie will find the key to at some point but she will need to be more sharply away today than she was last time.

16/1

11th

13

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Summerstorms Dream

8st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

13-race maiden; the odd promising effort this year but more minor money perhaps her best hope.

20/1

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Baby Rover

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Got back on track with third of seven to Doon The Glen in 6f Hamilton handicap 25 days ago; she needs to back it up now if she's to double her career tally.

12/1

3rd

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Baby Rover

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Had a good run of form in early summer last year, getting off the mark at Redcar (6f, good to firm), but rather up and down since and she found little at Ayr ten days ago; hard to rule out if back to best, though.

13/2

6th

12

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Baby Rover

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

A good spell in 2025 included a Redcar win (6f, good to firm) and a close second in this race (good to soft); slow to find her form this year but things started to look up when she was second of nine at Carlisle (6f) in June; primed to go well.

9/1

Non-runners

Gesundheit

+o+e Accumulators

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