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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7th

6

(10)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Completed a Musselburgh hat-trick last summer; back in form this month, finishing 1l second to stablemate Monhammer over C&D then third at Ayr where she hung right; not ruled out.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Three wins at Musselburgh last summer and she returned to form with a creditable second behind her stablemate there (7f, good) on Friday; this is a deeper race but her last win was off a higher mark and she has won at Ayr in the past; respected.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Linda Perratt

Three wins here last summer (7f/1m); bit disappointing this term, but now 3lb lower than last winning mark; stable going well at present; chance.

10/1

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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1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who gained the last five of his 13 wins here (7f-1m); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and needs to up his game.

16/1

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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6th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Penelopes Sister

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Course winner (1m3f) whose latest success was over 1m of soft ground off 9lb higher at Ayr last September; hasn't run as well since; not out of it.

6/1

5th

6

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Won three times over 1m here last season; yet to hit top gear this year but was placed over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and remains well handicapped; dangerous to ignore.

7/2

3rd

2

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Triple course winner who made all over 1m at this track last September; has generally struggled since but she showed signs of a revival here (fourth of 12) three weeks ago and is now 6lb lower than for her last success; could be dangerous back up in trip and she's versatile ground-wise.

9/1

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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7th

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran (5-81) stablemate of Zebra Star; respectable third over 1m here (good to firm) in July, but could make only minimal inroads over C&D (fifth; 22-1) latest; this is a slightly easier task.

18/1

5th

12

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Now 1lb lower than for his Musselburgh win (1m, good) last September but he hasn't posed a serious threat this season and was well held over C&D last Monday; needs to raise his game.

16/1

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

Non-runners

Zebra Star

+o+e Accumulators

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