July 21 / 16.40 Ayr

16.40

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 445611 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Wasn't doing a lot until winning a novice hurdle in June and has since gone back-to-back over 1m2f at Ffos Las in a classified race and a handicap; didn't exactly blow them away under a penalty the last time (at odds of 2-5) and he's now 10lb higher; still respected.
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Jockey / Trainer
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5th

1

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:15 Sedgefield

Spartan Times

12st 0lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Overcame a slipping saddle to score on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good; 18-1, from 5lb lower) in May; kept busy on the Flat at Chester lately, producing creditable efforts (fourth and runner-up); still low mileage as a hurdler, with the potential to rate higher.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

17:25 Chester

Spartan Times

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

A four-time Flat scorer at around 1m2f in 2025; also successful over hurdles at Uttoxeter in May and back in good form in this sphere, when fourth of 11 over 1m4f here a week ago; very much one to consider.

15/2

4th

10

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

Spartan Times

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won over hurdles in May; runner-up over C&D in June but only sixth behind Nibras Gold the following month; could still go well, having finished second in a division of this last year.

8/1

Form: -827U5

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Contrasting fortunes in handicaps, with his second at Haydock in May (1m2f, good to firm) the standout; pretty much tailed off in his two completed starts since.
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6th

6

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Steps In Time

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Philip Kirby

Has shown some fair Flat form but became disappointing for David O'Meara and has shown nothing over hurdles for current yard.

20/1

7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Steps In Time

11st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Has shown some fair Flat form but became disappointing for David O'Meara last year and was soundly beaten in two 2m novice hurdles for new stable this spring.

50/1

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:17 Hexham

Steps In Time

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Fair Flat handicapper up to 1m2f for David O'Meara; 150-1 and beaten 30l on hurdle/stable debut at Kelso (2m, good) last month, though that run may have been needed after 301 days off.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: P-5651 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Contesting only his second handicap when prevailing by a nose under the ever-reliable Simon Walker in an amateurs' race over 1m2f at Newcastle; only 3lb higher and could yet prove himself as effective on turf.
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5th

2

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: John Ryan

Record in AW handicaps for Denis Quinn since last June reads 5112151113, including two wins over C&D; ran right up to his best when third of 11 in an even stronger contest here five weeks ago; major player on first start for John Ryan (same owner) while Jack Dace is 1-1 on him.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Denis Quinn

Record in AW handicaps since last June reads 511215111; finished strongly from the rear to collar Qitaal (who finished third) near the line and shade a blanket finish over C&D last time; has to enter calculations again off only 2lb higher.

5/1

1st

3

(10)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Record in AW handicaps since last June reads 51121511 including an emphatic win over C&D; off since winning by a nose at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in December and now 8lb higher, but still hard to leave him out of calculations.

9/2

Form: 9/9552 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has slipped to a good mark and staged a revival when a strong finisher here last week (1m2f, good; effective on softer); clear claims if as good again.
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9th

10

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sophiesticate

9st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Musselburgh specialist who scored by 3l there (1m5f, good) in July but she's struggled at Hamilton and Ayr since; has plenty to prove again and she's not shown much in two previous AW runs.

20/1

8th

8

(6)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Sophiesticate

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: R Mike Smith

Won by 3l at Musselburgh (1m5f, good) in July and remains on a handy mark; she's run some good races here but her last four wins have come at Musselburgh and she was well beaten at Hamilton (1m3f, soft) last time.

25/1

Form: 7-6925

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has won over only 7f and 1m but nearly put that right over C&D this month; behind Sophiesticate back here last week and his profile is up and down; hard to rule out nonetheless.
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1st

9

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Scored four times here in 2025, including over this trip (soft) under Clifford Lee at this meeting; yet to fire this season but ran a bit better last time and dangerous to dismiss having returned to his last successful mark.

10/1

7th

10

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Scored four times here (three over C&D) in 2025; yet to fire this season however and never threatened when sixth of nine over 1m here three weeks ago.

50/1

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

Form: 047326 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Pulled 6l clear with the winner when second over C&D two runs back (on soft) but then only sixth of nine at Hamilton (good ground was no excuse); revised mark has since kicked in, so she's 3lb higher.
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9th

10

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:55 Perth

Zebra Star

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Very modest on the Flat nowadays and soundly beaten at 250-1 on hurdle debut over C&D (good) three weeks ago; it's best to look elsewhere.

200/1

6th

10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:12 Perth

Zebra Star

10st 7lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated three-time Flat winner (7f-1m2f); hasn't managed to beat too many rivals in her last three starts (1m2f-1m3f); no reason to expect better, in a refitted hood, on hurdles debut.

100/1

9th

8

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Zebra Star

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Last two wins have been at Ayr, the most recent coming over 1m2f last summer, but she's been well held there on her last two starts; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 9-7045

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
2lb out of the weights; hasn't been shaping like a winner waiting to happen.
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7th

8

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Millbuie

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ewan Whillans

Gave good account when second at Hamilton (8.3f, soft) 11 days ago and is also suited by this C&D but his strike-rate now stands at 0-32 and he's not the percentage call.

10/1

2nd

6

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:43 Hamilton

Millbuie

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

Long-standing maiden; placed in a couple of classified events in July/August (behind Hostelry on second occasion) but below par last time; others stronger.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Millbuie

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Ewan Whillans

0-30 but comes here in good nick, third of ten in 1m classified event at Ayr 23 days ago; must enter calculations back in handicap company.

4/1

Form: 557-59 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-14 since a C&D win more than two years ago and well beaten in most of those defeats; 5lb wrong at the weights.
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9

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Royal Countess

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins have come here but the latest was in May 2023 and this 9yo has struggled to get competitive this year.

33/1

7th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Royal Countess

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: R Mike Smith

Without a win since May 2023, and her form over the last two seasons does not suggest she can end her drought.

50/1

6

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Royal Countess

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

C&D scorer on fast and slow ground, but not for over two years now and never in headgear; two 18l defeats here last month to forgive.

33/1

Form: 766-65

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has offered little in her three handicaps, from 1m to 1m2f on varying ground; opposable for now.
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11

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Elizabeths Legacy

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden; ran a couple of fair races when in the frame over 1m2f at Ayr in July/August; didn't appear to stay when stepped up to 11.4f at Windsor last time; others appeal more.

12/1

11

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Elizabeths Legacy

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Nine-race maiden; ran a couple of fair races when in the frame over 1m2f at Ayr in July/August; didn't appear to stay when stepped up to 11.4f at Windsor last time; others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 4-7603

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-10; first attempt at this trip (on soft) when third here 15 days ago but was no match for the front two.
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6th

8

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:08 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Has frame possibilities on lots of form, including 10l second off 4lb higher in this race last year (sole 1m6f attempt); just remains no certainty to go one better, with record only 1-30.

6/1

5th

13

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Sole success from 29 starts came over C&D last summer; enough good runs this year to bring him into the reckoning in this field.

14/1

4th

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Poor strike-rate but there have been several good runs in defeat this year and his record at Hamilton reads -30222; has run well on soft but a slightly quicker surface may be ideal.

11/1

Non-runners

Falcon Nine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.60
Straight Forecast £19.77
Tricast £484.43
Trifecta £324.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sophiesticate

NEWMARKET:

Wyld Bill

The Sun:

Spartan Times

POSTDATA:

Falcon Nine

The Star:

Spartan Times

The Times:

Wyld Bill

The Guardian:

Wyld Bill

RP RATINGS:

Sophiesticate

Telegraph:

Sophiesticate

Daily Mail:

Sophiesticate

D Express:

Sophiesticate

Daily Mirror:

Sophiesticate

Daily Record:

Sophiesticate