July 28 / 16.40 Ayr

16.40

Good

San Miguel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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San Miguel Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.80

Form: -45676 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Kicked off campaign with close fourth at Musselburgh (5f, good) and of interest on that form, but he hasn't reproduced it on his four runs since.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Two of his three wins have come over C&D and he is 2lb lower than for the latest of them; unplaced on his recent return from a six-month absence; can take a step forward today but others are still more appealing for win purposes.

12/1

7th

6

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

C&D winner last July (good) and also won at Musselburgh last August; form tailed off towards the end of the season and now back on his last winning mark; lacks a recent run.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Haydock

Royal Duke

8st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Ayr in July and Musselburgh in August; lesser effort followed but it was a step back in the right direction when sixth of ten at Musselburgh (also 5f, good; Brazilian Belle third) on Monday.

12/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -09683 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won this last year (good) when 1lb higher and returned to form when third at Catterick (5f, good to soft) latest; big player if backing up that run.
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2nd

3

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:58 Redcar

Zuffolo

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Last season ended with two disappointing runs and there was no return to form on his recent reappearance; however, he may have needed that latest outing and this two-time C&D winner is back down to last September's last winning mark; not written off.

14/1

8th

9

(4)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Zuffolo

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all in a first-time visor over C&D last September; ended 2025 quietly and although he is only 1lb higher than for his win, he returns from a break with a point to prove.

33/1

Form: 933560

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Creditable third of six over C&D in May and a case can be made on that form, now 5lb lower; however, down the field on all three runs since.
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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

25/1

Form: -87855

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 15 starts and she hasn't posed a threat on her five outings this season; others are preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Colour Code

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Far from solid on form and registered sole success in AW classified event; refused to race in March and was withdrawn having bolted before the start at Hamilton on Sunday.

20/1

11

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Colour Code

8st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

Only 1-20; often misses the break and didn't even consent to race last time; too risky.

33/1

6

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Colour Code

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

Usually misses the break and can pull hard, as was the case on her 5f comeback at the weekend; capable of popping up if the stars align, as when winning a 0-50 easily over C&D last summer, but she's hard to recommend.

20/1

6/1

Form: 977644 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.
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5th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.

6/1

5

(6)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Moyola

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 13lb lower than for his Hamilton win (6f, good to firm) last June but he's been well held in all four runs this season; won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but losing run is up to 12 and this looks a tough task against Novamay; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

5

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 10lb below the mark he defied over C&D last June but recent efforts don't obviously suggest he's ready to take advantage.

20/1

11/4

Form: 663214 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning ways at Musselburgh (5f, good) on July 1; failed to settle and not at the top of her game when fourth at Hamilton last time but could bounce back today; two-time C&D winner (including this in 2023).
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6th

10

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Ski Angel

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Not at the top of her game at Hamilton (5f, good) a fortnight ago but before that she was an encouraging fourth on her comeback at Ayr (5f, good to firm); third in this last year and might not be far away if bouncing back.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Has gained all wins in Scotland, including over C&D; respectable fourth at Ayr on seasonal debut; it's still two years since she scored away from Musselburgh, however.

10/1

4th

9

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Dual C&D winner who won twice at Musselburgh last season; ideally suited by good ground or softer but lacks a recent run.

20/1

66/1

Form: 074-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at triple-figure odds last summer on first three starts (1m/1m1f) and same story on reappearance in classified race here (1m) three weeks ago; transformation needed on this first crack at sprinting.
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7th

8

(7)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Royal Emperor

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Tailed off at triple-figure odds last summer on first three starts (1m/1m1f) and same story on reappearance in classified race here (1m) three weeks ago; transformation needed on this first crack at sprinting.

66/1

11th

8

(9)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Royal Emperor

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Beaten long way in maidens, earning a BHA mark of just 10; clear bottom of this pack in terms of form.

50/1

4th

1

(5)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:40 Musselburgh

Royal Emperor

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

slowly away, outpaced in rear, lost touch 3f out, tailed off

100/1

Non-runners

Wrestling Revenue

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £22.08
Tricast £133.37
Trifecta £116.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zuffolo

RP RATINGS:

Ski Angel

The Star:

Moyola

POSTDATA:

Ski Angel

Daily Mail:

Ski Angel

Daily Mirror:

Ski Angel

The Sun:

Ski Angel

The Times:

Zuffolo

Telegraph:

Zuffolo

The Guardian:

Zuffolo

D Express:

Zuffolo

Daily Record:

Zuffolo