August 09 / 18.12 Ayr

18.12

Good

Celebration Of Tommy Clark Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Celebration Of Tommy Clark Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 171476 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year, the latest over C&D in May off 1lb higher; not at his best on last two starts but the return to Class 6 should see him produce a more potent effort.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 436234 D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Talented for this grade and he was running well between August and April, winning on both turf and AW; makes his debut for a new yard after four months off; betting should be revealing.
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5th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Harb

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Down the field when making a quick return to the track at York recently but in peak form previously, showing better form with his wins at Beverley (5f, heavy) and on the AW than when slightly hampered against Thistle Nil over this C&D in August; respected.

6/1

15th

20

(21)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Harb

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Chasing a hat-trick after wins at Beverley and Newcastle in the last week; only 4lb higher than for Thursday's comfortable win and of obvious interest; high draw a possible negative.

9/1

1st

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Three wins in 2026, including C&D, with the latest an emphatic win in the mud at Beverley on Sunday; a 4lb penalty shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

11/10

100/30

Form: 948421 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Promise on turf, including C&D, but it was the switch to AW that saw her make her breakthrough, winning a 5f handicap at Newcastle in good style eight days ago; 9lb rise to overcome but she's an unexposed 3yo and could be up to the task.
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1st

7

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:55 Hamilton

Tanjen

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Made all over C&D (good) in August but had to give best to Thistle Nil and Harb when going unpenalised here (good to soft) next time; sound effort off new mark at Doncaster recently and fitting a tongue-tie might be helpful but soft or slower ground raises a new question.

100/30

2nd

10

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Tanjen

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Easily made all at Hamilton (5f, good) last month and she's continued in good form, fourth of 21 at York (5.4f, good to soft) last Sunday; this drop back to a bare 5f seems a likely positive and she's on the shortlist.

13/2

4th

22

(3)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Tanjen

8st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Ready win at Hamilton last month but turned over as favourite back there ten days later; those were Class 6 events though and this will demand more.

16/1

Form: 936776 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won four times in Scotland in a productive 2024 campaign; struggling for form this time around but she's slipped 8lb down the weights and she won't mind either trip or ground; others preferred all the same.
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9th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Got involved too soon in the strongly run C&D race won by Ski Angel last time; inconsistent this term but is attractively treated (last two wins off 16lb higher).

10/1

6th

4

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Effective on fast ground but all five wins have been on good or slower including three over C&D; 0-10 this season but he travelled well for a long way when third off this reduced mark at Hamilton ten days ago; usually races prominently and he could make another bold bid back at this track.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Productive 2024 campaign featured two wins over C&D; far from solid on 2025 form and is perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

Form: -76836 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won two 5f handicaps for Mark Walford last September; well treated on that form and she made an encouraging stable debut at Beverley 19 days ago given she blew the start (blindfold removed late); one to consider.
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5th

5

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Third over C&D on Boxing Day when bidding for a five-timer at this track; still on a competitive mark and her quiet last run was on turf after a break of 158 days; better can be expected back here.

10/1

6th

2

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Maris Angel

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Fionn McSharry

Absent since a respectable effort on Boxing Day when bidding for a Wolverhampton AW five-timer; only 1-9 on turf and is 12lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

8/1

1st

1

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maris Angel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Fionn McSharry

In top form at present, winning her second on the trot, over C&D (fourth course win) last Tuesday; carries 5lb penalty but every chance there is more in the tank and a hat-trick is a real possibility.

7/2

Form: 456761 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in good form and ran well on his return at Musselburgh in April; form cooled afterwards but he returned to his best with an easy C&D win 12 days ago (good ground); up 9lb so he'll need to step forward again.
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3rd

6

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Finished third behind Kyber Crystal in this race in 2024; off the mark for the year when winning at Carlisle (5f, good) last month and he still looked in top form when third at Musselburgh last week, having to wait for a gap as the race unfolded in front of him; handles good to soft but a faster surface would probably be ideal.

3/1

3rd

8

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

Royal Duke

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: R Mike Smith

Ran creditably on Wednesday when bidding for a Carlisle double; remains in form and is effective in this different scenario, being a dual C&D scorer; not dismissed.

8/1

5th

11

(12)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:47 Carlisle

Royal Duke

8st 13lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: R Mike Smith

Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when seventh at Musselburgh two starts back and had cheekpieces added when winning over this C&D three days later, coming home strongly from well off the pace to get the better of Cotai Starlight; shortlisted off this 3lb higher mark.

6/1

Form: 246575 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW earlier in the year, winning three times (6f and twice over 5f); respectable efforts back on turf without really threatening; Paul Mulrennan, whose record on him reads 301112, returns to the saddle this time and that signals intent.
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4th

1

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Linda Perratt

All of his ten wins have been at Newcastle, including six over C&D; failed to beat a rival in his two runs this season but he bounced back with an emphatic win in this race last year; looks well handicapped on that form and is a player if he can get back on track.

10/1

10th

7

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has done all his winning on the AW here but still looks risky after trailing home last of 20 at Ayr recently after a 282-day absence.

12/1

Non-runners

Ganesha, Sixcor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.60
Straight Forecast £20.29
Tricast £65.51
Trifecta £76.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Tanjen

POSTDATA:

Sixcor

SPOTLIGHT:

Maris Angel

The Sun:

Ganesha

D Express:

Tanjen

The Star:

Tanjen

Daily Record:

Tanjen

RP RATINGS:

Maris Angel

Daily Mirror:

Maris Angel

The Times:

Sixcor

The Guardian:

Sixcor

Daily Mail:

Sixcor