July 14 / 15.40 Ayr

15.40

Good

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 385071 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Most of his wins have come at Carlisle but he justified favouritism when scoring off a reduced mark at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) 13 days ago; up 4lb but he overcame trouble with that comfortable success and remains well treated on old form; key player.
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7th

8

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Detective

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who gained the latest of his eight career wins over this C&D (good; wore blinkers) last summer; soundly beaten on both outings this year but has blinkers refitted today and it won't be a shock if he stages a revival.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70-672

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
7yo who is not easy to predict but he won three times over 7f (soft) last year and returned to form with a good second over this trip at Carlisle last month; has claims if he can back that up and any rain will help.
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3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

Form: 322411 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 322411 since March and he justified support with a smooth success at Musselburgh (7f, good) 13 days ago; up another 4lb but he remains feasibly treated and his penultimate win was over this trip; big player.
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8th

9

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Linda Perratt

Won three in a row over 1m and 7f at Musselburgh (all on good) last June and July but she wasn't seen after August and two runs this year have been poor; risky.

33/1

11th

9

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Won three in a row over 1m and 7f at Musselburgh (all on good) last June and July but she wasn't seen after August and finished down the field on her recent reappearance; dropped just 1lb and likely other days.

40/1

7th

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

In top form when last seen on the track last summer, completing a course hat-trick (first over C&D); she needs to hit the ground running after ten months off though.

7/2

Form: -73638 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
11yo who has recorded his last four wins on AW at Newcastle (7f/1m); finished a respectable third over 7f here in May but he was well held over C&D (good to soft) last Monday and others are preferred.
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6th

8

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut.

8/1

7th

6

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran (13-103), latest win C&D (from 5lb higher) on New Year's Day; out of sorts lately, so perhaps age is beginning to catch up with him.

20/1

Form: 273297 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his win here (1m2f, good to firm) last summer but he's been inconsistent this year and has finished down the field in last two runs; wasn't beaten far back here last time but he needs to find more on this drop back in trip.
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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: 371533 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner over C&D (good to firm) in May and she didn't get much luck when a close third over 1m2f here (good to soft) last Monday; this is her third run in the last eight days but she's on same mark as last time and is respected back in trip.
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4th

2

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time C&D winner last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; much less effective when ridden very patiently on all four appearances this season but her keeping-on fifth here (1m2f, soft) last month was a big step back in the right direction; well handicapped now and needs close attention in the betting.

7/1

5th

1

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Always behind on all three appearances this season but was a three-time course winner (1m, good to firm-soft) last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; fine over today's trip and sure to appreciate this ease in grade; interesting to see whether connections opt to revert to more positive tactics today.

8/1

8th

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

Form: 18-760 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Defied this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) last October but he's been well that below form in three runs this season; this step back up in trip is no problem but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival; regular cheekpieces removed.
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6th

9

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran with plenty of course form to his name; third of nine over 1m here last week (winner Runninsonofagun runs in the 4.00); one of three runners for the stable.

10/1

3rd

9

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won three of his 58 races on turf, the latest over this trip at Musselburgh last September (good); has been a bit disappointing this season.

12/1

5th

5

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who is a C&D winner but has question marks over current form and whether he's still capable of cutting any mustard aged ten; gives classified grade a whirl.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.20
Straight Forecast £6.23
Tricast £63.88
Trifecta £39.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Keep Me Stable

Daily Mail:

Penelope's Sister

POSTDATA:

Detective

The Sun:

Homer Stokes

The Star:

Penelope's Sister

RP RATINGS:

Keep Me Stable

The Times:

Keep Me Stable

The Guardian:

Keep Me Stable

D Express:

Keep Me Stable

Daily Mirror:

Keep Me Stable

Daily Record:

Keep Me Stable

Telegraph:

Detective