August 11 / 14.00 Ayr

14.00

Good

Christmas Parties At Western House Hotel Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Christmas Parties At Western House Hotel Classified Stakes

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 768497

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 30 starts but he's struggled here (7f handicap) and at Newcastle (1m classified) in last two runs; passed over.
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1

(7)

11th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from 30 starts but he's struggled here (7f handicap) and at Newcastle (1m classified) in last two runs; passed over.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Dandy Lichious

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Just one win from his 29 starts but close fourth in handicap at Ayr (7f, good) two starts ago and slow ground may not have suited there subsequently; has run well here in the past and could be involved.

11/2

9th

12

(3)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Dandy Lichious

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tristan Davidson

Only 1-28 but it was his second run after wind surgery when close up in Spun To Gold's race here last week; soft ground would not be ideal should it get wet.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 056503 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Two wins on soft ground for Ben Haslam, with first over 1m and second in a juvenile hurdle; generally struggled for current yard but she ran well with visor added when third in Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) on Friday; this is tougher on these terms but she could be in the mix again.
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3rd

7

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Still seeking her first win for this yard but she has often run well, including over C&D, and her second here three weeks ago was on the back of a 190-day layoff; that form has been franked and she should make another bold bid.

9/2

2nd

9

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

On The Bubble

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

1-27 on the Flat; some of last year's best efforts came here but she's still opposable for win purposes after 190 days off.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

On The Bubble

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

1-26 on the Flat and unplaced in all six starts on the AW; takes on better company from 5lb out of the weights; up against it.

16/1

Form: 635202

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner but his last success was in 2022; record of 0-20 in Flat turf events but he's finished runner-up at Nottingham (8.3f, good) and Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in two of his last three starts; can miss the break and usually comes from off the pace but has possibilities if he gets some luck.
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7th

7

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Ring Of Gold

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Five-time AW winner but 0-22 on turf; ran poorly behind Penny Ghent at Ripon ten days ago and others have more obvious claims.

16/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five wins over 7f on AW; 0-21 on turf and doesn't appeal for win purposes despite career-low mark.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Billy Garritty gets on well with him (form figures together read 421125) and the likes of Kessaar Power should ensure this is truly run, which will suit this hold-up performer; he does seem more effective over 7f, though.

7/1

Form: 687357

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 14-race maiden; ran well with cheekpieces added when third at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) last month but he failed to beat a rival at Hamilton last Saturday and others are more convincing.
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11

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Spring Festival

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

No wins in 17 and soundly beaten more often than not this season; runs well now and again but he's very light on AW experience.

16/1

5th

7

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Spring Festival

9st 3lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: David O’Meara

16-race maiden; went close in Ayr classified (1m, good) last month but finished well down the field in a subsequent AW handicap (1m2f) and cannot be relied upon heavily; swaps cheekpieces for refitted visor.

8/1

Form: 440841

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt when coming from rear to beat Unthinkable in a Beverley handicap (7.4f, soft) three weeks ago; hit a clear personal best with that strong-finishing success and he's open to more progress on this step back up in trip; big player.
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8th

10

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Woodrafff

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to be slowly away and is the type who needs everything to drop right if he's to win, but he's run several good races on AW this year and was fourth of 14 back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently; in the mix.

7/1

4th

16

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Woodrafff

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time winner who is fine at 7f or 1m; has been running well for a while and latest effort in the new visor at Newcastle can be upgraded.

14/1

7th

11

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Woodrafff

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well at this level in recent weeks, coming from last to first over 1m here before finishing second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); just as effective at 7f; the blinkers he's worn on his last five starts are now replaced by a first-time visor; should go well again.

11/4

Form: 108994 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in March but he's been well held in five subsequent runs and has yet to place on turf; first-time cheekpieces replace a visor.
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7th

11

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hashtagnotions

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Dual Newcastle winner who added two turf victories last autumn, all off lower marks; will want a good test over this trip round here and hasn't been at his best on grass lately.

12/1

7th

4

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Hashtagnotions

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored twice (around 1m) at Ayr and Beverley last summer; back in decent nick in 2026, fifth in 8.5f Beverley handicap 22 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up again from an easing mark.

5/1

5th

5

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hashtagnotions

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Record is 4-23, the most recent win last September in sole C&D attempt (soft); generally consistent since, respectable fifth at Doncaster (1m2f) most recently; gained other turf success on good ground; solid.

11/4

Form: 627821

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Runner-up behind Woodrafff at Beverley on her penultimate run and she went one better when scoring at Musselburgh (7f, good) ten days ago; travelled smoothly for a long way in that race and she's respected on this switch to a classified event.
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10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

10th

13

(15)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

15:57 Redcar

Unthinkable

8st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Philip Kirby

Rediscovered winning ways at Musselburgh (7f, good; 16-1) in August but she has proved troublesome since, failing to offer anything positive at Ayr, Catterick or Musselburgh (7f-1m); clear and obvious risks attached.

25/1

Non-runners

Dazzling Spirit

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woodrafff

Telegraph:

Unthinkable

D Express:

Ring Of Gold

RP RATINGS:

Woodrafff

POSTDATA:

Woodrafff

The Times:

Woodrafff

The Guardian:

Woodrafff

Daily Mirror:

Woodrafff

The Star:

Woodrafff

Daily Mail:

Unthinkable

The Sun:

Unthinkable

Daily Record:

Unthinkable