July 14 / 16.40 Ayr

16.40

Good

Racing TV Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 5-6525 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo, who was a good second in Haydock handicap (10.3f, good) last month but he was only fifth when favourite at Chelmsford last time; that took his record to 0-7 and he needs to step up again after that.
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7

(2)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Bamburgh

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Off the mark fitted with cheekpieces for the first time at Redcar in July (1m2f, good); hasn't built on that win in three runs since and hopes appear to rest on new headgear piquing his interest.

10/1

8

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Bamburgh

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

0-2 on the AW but hasn't performed badly; it was over this trip when successful at Redcar in July (first-time cheekpieces; 3lb lower) and his subsequent fifths were fairly close ones; each-way claims.

14/1

5th

7

(1)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Bamburgh

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing a C&D handicap (good; first-time cheekpieces) in July; held in fifth of 12 at Windsor last time but he was only beaten around 2l and that was a a creditable effort in a Racing League event; should go well again and he's in the mix.

13/2

14/1

Form: 6441-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a handicap win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in September; changed hands for 28,000gns the following month and had wind surgery this spring; still lightly raced but he beat only one rival on recent stable debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) and needs to leave that form well behind.
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2

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Ajdayet

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won over about 1m on Wolverhampton AW on final start in 2024 but he's had some low-key results at that trip and 1m2f for this yard and this new distance is a step into the unknown.

33/1

7

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Ajdayet

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Ended last season with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard this summer; still lightly raced and now 4lb lower than for his success, but he needs a major revival

33/1

9th

4

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Ajdayet

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Winner at the fifth attempt for Archie Watson last year (8.6f, AW); can't support on what we've seen following wind surgery this season, including when finishing three places (and 11l) behind Bamburgh at Ayr last time.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: /9316-

Last run: 250 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ex-German filly; bought in for £5,800 after winning a Musselburgh seller (1m1f, good) on stable debut in October but she was well held in a handicap there in final run last term; still lightly raced but she needs to find more after 250 days off.
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2nd

7

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

13:52 Musselburgh

Bint Al Karama

10st 6lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

Has posted her most encouraging British performances in C&D sellers, respectable third in latest start; has unconvincing handicap form but may fare better off current mark.

10/1

4

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

15:30 Musselburgh

Bint Al Karama

9st 3lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won the equivalent race 12 months ago; however, this is a stronger race and she's found things very tough this season.

25/1

9th

4

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Bint Al Karama

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won a seller in October but no worthwhile form in five handicaps since then.

25/1

Form: -44163 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon (1m2f) in May and two solid efforts since, including an eyecatching third from off the pace at Beverley last time; still looks on a workable mark and she's an interesting contender dropped back in grade; latest run was on good to firm but all four wins have been on good or slower.
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2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Spioradalta

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Down the field at York and Windsor on his last two starts but he's won on his last four visits to Ripon (1m2f, good/good to soft), including twice this year; it's surprising he's only ever had one crack at 1m4f, given how well he kept on over that trip in 2024; firmly in calculations back here.

11/2

6th

3

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Spioradalta

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Most likeable front runner who bagged a second win of 2026 in 1m2f Ripon handicap in May; unable to lead from a poor draw when 11th at York (1m2f) 15 days ago and remains very much one to consider.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Spioradalta

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Mark Walford

Better than ever when he won five times last year and he's carried on that good work this term, scoring at Ripon (1m2f, good to soft) in April and again over that C&D (good) a fortnight ago; that's arguably his favourite track but he's got form here too and can't be dismissed in current mood.

12/1

Form: 341118 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Veteran who completed a course hat-trick with a brave win over C&D in May; only 2lb higher than for that success but he was well held at Hamilton last time and has bit to prove again after that; has won on good to firm and good to soft.
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4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who last May gained a ninth C&D win; his more recent form is not so encouraging, though, just fifth of eight over C&D 16 days ago; needs to bounce back.

20/1

Form: 2223

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 2223 but he's not progressed so far and was a remote third in a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) last month; still unexposed but he needs improvement back up in trip on handicap debut.
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6

(2)

14th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Ayr

Noble Testimony

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Has form figures of 2223 but he's not progressed so far and was a remote third in a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) last month; still unexposed but he needs improvement back up in trip on handicap debut.

4/1

3rd

2

(5)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:15 Thirsk

Noble Testimony

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Vulnerable if bumping into anything useful and he may not be entirely straightforward, but he finished second in February/March on his first three starts (7f/1m, AW) and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

9/4

2nd

4

(5)

6th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Noble Testimony

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Runner-up in similar races over 7f-1m here on first two starts; the form pick by some way.

4/6

Form: 59/955 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well treated on old form but she missed last year and has had mixed results in three runs this season; ran a promising race behind Glasses Up over C&D in May but she was well held here last time, when the return to 1m5f shouldn't have been an issue; looks hard to weigh up at present and others are more solid.
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3rd

7

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Sophiesticate

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:30 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: R Mike Smith

Last three wins came over C&D; hit flat spot but rallied for third under these conditions last week; obvious claims of turning the tables on winner Gemini Man given she was beaten two necks and has a 4lb pull; 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh enlisted too.

11/4

3rd

6

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:45 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

8st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: R Mike Smith

A three-time C&D winner for Jim Goldie; much better signs for her new yard with sixth of 11 in 1m4f Hamilton handicap 18 days ago when set a lot to do; well in the mix if building on that here.

12/1

Form: 27-692

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been at shorter trips but he returned to form with a close call over C&D (good to soft) last Monday; nearly caused a surprise with that bold bid and he's a big player if he can repeat the form.
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6th

3

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: R Mike Smith

Won four handicaps here (1m-1m2f, good or slower) in the second half of 2025; yet to fire this time around and may need both slower ground and further help from the handicapper.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Ended 2025 when completing a hat-trick over C&D (third C&D success) in October but he's yet to fire this summer, soon ridden when only seventh of ten over C&D 16 days ago; has something to prove now.

20/1

7th

2

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Enjoyed a revival in second half of last season, winning four times here (1m-1m2f, good-heavy); well down the field on last month's reappearance outing, though, and remains on a tough mark.

16/1

Form: 84-848

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has not made a impact in his five handicaps and was behind Cisco Disco over C&D (eighth of 13) last Monday; needs to break better and find something extra to get involved on this return visit.
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3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Sure And Stedfast

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ewan Whillans

A dual winner (at up to 1m2f) last season; recorded a very good second over C&D in June and didn't enjoy a smooth run when fifth of 12 at Newcastle (1m4f) two weeks ago; remains one to be interested in.

11/2

5th

1

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Sure And Stedfast

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Two-time turf winner (1m1f/1m2f) who arrives in good nick after two solid placed efforts at Hamilton (1m3f/1m5f); hasn't shone in two starts here but otherwise he's more solid than most.

4/1

2nd

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

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Payout
Exacta £52.30
Straight Forecast £51.89
Tricast £180.01
Trifecta £198.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spioradalta

RP RATINGS:

Glasses Up

Telegraph:

Cisco Disco

D Express:

Noble Testimony

Daily Record:

Bamburgh

The Times:

Spioradalta

The Guardian:

Spioradalta

The Sun:

Spioradalta

Daily Mirror:

Cisco Disco

POSTDATA:

Glasses Up

Daily Mail:

Glasses Up

The Star:

Glasses Up