September 20 / 16.40 Ayr

16.40

Good To Soft

Jordan Electrics Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Jordan Electrics Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 111161 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fast-improving filly who has collected six wins (three over C&D) since July; suited by good and soft ground (unraced on heavy); needs to be taken very seriously in current mood.
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6th

1

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Jannas Journey

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

When successful in a division of this race 12 months ago she was recording her seventh win of the year; just one win to her name this time around but she has run several good races, including a close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; solid claims.

5/1

3rd

4

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Jannas Journey

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Successful seven times (including over C&D) in 2025; back to winning ways at Carlisle (1m) in July but she went too freely when ninth of ten in 1m Ayr handicap 13 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: -34041

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at seventh attempt, winning four-runner Catterick maiden (6f, good) at skinny odds 11 days ago; can be very competitive off current handicap mark and could plausibly have untapped potential over 7f.
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1st

11

(4)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:28 Ripon

U Sure Do

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in May and, following his seventh of 24 in Bronze Cup at Ayr (6f) one week ago, scored again at Haydock (7f, good to soft) on Friday; had second-time cheekpieces yesterday but now tries blinkers; has 5lb penalty but a chance if yesterday's exertions have not taken it out of him.

12/1

1st

9

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

U Sure Do

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Acts on good and soft ground; won off 1lb higher at Ripon (6f) in May but hasn't come up to scratch in his last four starts, including at this trip; now drops back in grade but he needs to rediscover his spark.

12/1

8th

12

(15)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

U Sure Do

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Led late when winning over 6f at Ripon in May; only midfeld in two runs since and this may prove too competitive.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6-5642 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who made the frame on first two starts for new stable, more recently when keeping on from the rear for clear second at Southwell (7f, AW) last month; untested on turf slower than good but still makes appeal.
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9th

10

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Sheikh Raj

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Richard Hughes

Has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D (Class 5) on penultimate start; the only maiden in this field and steps up in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well.

8/1

2nd

3

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sheikh Raj

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

0-7 but he's had only three starts for this stable; ran well to split two more prominently ridden rivals at Southwell (7f, AW) in August and did his best work late on when third of 11 in a Class 4 at Ayr (7f, soft) latest; strong claims with the return to 1m likely to suit on switch back to AW.

7/2

Form: 71-903 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with keeping-on third at Southwell (7f, AW) this month, on second run after a layoff; also suited by soft turf but may find younger rivals better handicapped here.
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9th

6

(3)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Beauty Choice

9st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

His last three wins have been over 7f and latest was in December 2024; well handicapped on old form but he finished in rear in his final two runs in the spring and looks opposable back from four months off.

10/1

10th

13

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Beauty Choice

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Winless since 2024 and winless in sprints since 2023; said to have hung left when well beaten on his return to turf seven weeks ago and only holds outside claims.

33/1

13th

14

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Beauty Choice

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Hindered by traffic issues last time (AW); the 9yo hasn't won since 2024 but is nicely weighted, especially if Lewis Chalkley's 7lb claim is taken into account.

16/1

Form: 233112 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Late-maturing 5yo who won twice over 7f last month and took another step forward when second of 15 at Thirsk (7f, again on good) two weeks ago; suited by soft/heavy ground too; respected.
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16th

3

(20)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Highfield Viking

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John & Sean Quinn

He returned to form when third of 14 at Ayr (7f, soft) in September and backed it up, despite hanging, when scoring over that C&D (heavy) 17 days ago; up 3lb but he's won off higher and on good ground; can go well providing stall 20 proves no barrier.

5/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Disappointing this year but has dropped down the weights and he was back on song when third over C&D (soft) recently; this C&D winner can be in the mix if backing up that latest effort.

4/1

3rd

2

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Highfield Viking

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

C&D winner but has struggled badly in recent starts, including failing to beat a rival on AW 12 days ago; regular blinkers were left off then but return now; hard to build up too much enthusiasm.

16/1

14/1

Form: 297216 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
As good as ever when coming from off the pace to win at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) last month; subsequent Thirsk run was respectable but he needs to find extra here and good to soft ground may not be ideal.
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7th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Count Palatine

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Not at the top of his game at Beverley on last two starts but hasn't run badly and before those he won at Carlisle (7f, good to soft); has a handy record here, including a C&D win on soft, and he's a possible player.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Count Palatine

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Narrow win in a 7f handicap at Carlisle (good to soft) last month; stretched by 8.4f on heavy ground here 23 days ago; shouldn't be too far away back in trip.

8/1

6th

6

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Count Palatine

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Versatile ground-wise and comes into this off the back of a narrow success at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 11 days ago; only 3lb higher but he may be better over a furlong shorter.

6/1

Form: -51604 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Southwell (7f, AW) for new stable during the winter and returned from three-month break with pretty good effort over that C&D in August but needs to prove he's effective on turf slower than good.
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1st

3

(2)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins in handicaps when making all, including when visored for the first time at Wolverhampton (7f) nine days ago; escapes a penalty for that success (due a 2lb rise) and he makes the shortlist, albeit he isn't sure to have things his own way in front.

7/4

1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Charlie Clover

Runner-up off today's mark on stable debut at Ripon (6f, good) in June but subsequent 6f/7f form has been underwhelming, albeit he was denied a clear run last time; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor given a whirl today.

5/1

9th

7

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Federal Envoy

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Clover

All three wins have been here but over 7f and for different yards; however, close up on stable debut over 6f at Ripon and last run wasn't too bad as he was never in the right place at Lingfield; don't put a line through him.

8/1

10/1

Form: 417410 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins this season, the latter in 7.6f Chester claimer (good to firm) last month; versatile regarding ground and can be forgiven defeat in hot Ripon sprint last time but younger rivals appeal more all the same.
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6th

5

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins earlier this year and he's been running well in defeat across the past few months, including over C&D and on soft ground here; there is every chance that he will be thereabouts once more.

7/1

3rd

5

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:30 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Has won and finished close up in all three C&D handicaps; on his latest winning mark for last five starts but he's been involved in tight finishes in the most recent two (7f and this C&D) so is entitled to figure.

6/1

4th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Abduction

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

A dual 7f winner early in 2026 and he's holding his form well, beaten a nose when second of five in 7f Ayr handicap 25 days ago; this C&D scorer can make his presence felt.

13/2

Form: 4-2332 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Placed here on first four appearances this season (6f-1m); holds no secrets from the handicapper but won't mind what the weather does and is likely to be in the thick of things again after running well for a long way in the Bronze Cup yesterday (beaten about 3l).
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3rd

8

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Kelpie Grey

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

On a long losing run but made the frame at Ayr (1m, soft) 12 days ago and ran another good race when second back at Ayr yesterday; should go well again.

7/2

2nd

8

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

His losing run goes back all the way to May 2024 and he's regressed this year; however, his recent third here (1m, soft) was a step back in the right direction and this two-time course winner is another 2lb lower today; might be in the shake-up.

11/2

3rd

9

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time winner (two here) who is stuck on a losing run and hasn't been in great form this year; merely mid-division in a first-time visor (retained) here yesterday.

14/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 031177 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Back in prime form in July, winning twice here (1m/7f), but two slightly disappointing efforts have followed and he probably needs to rebound with a career-best performance; effective on all ground.
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7

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Boy Douglas

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

In prime form in July, winning twice (7f/1m) at Ayr, but the wheels seem to have come off since and he beat only one home on the same course last time; others preferred.

16/1

10th

2

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Boy Douglas

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Back in prime form in July, winning twice here (1m/7f), but two slightly disappointing efforts have followed and he probably needs to rebound with a career-best performance; effective on all ground.

9/1

7th

4

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Boy Douglas

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Effective on fast and heavy ground; got back in the groove when winning twice at Ayr (1m/7f) in July but he was disappointing in hat-trick bid there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs to bounce back near best.

9/1

Form: 483807 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this season and needs to bounce back from a disappointing run six weeks ago but now 3lb lower than when going close in a division of this race a year ago (good to firm; also suited by soft); a possible.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

Non-runners

Oriental Prince, The Caltonian, Rainbow Nebula

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.80
Straight Forecast £54.88
Tricast £303.56
Trifecta £620.40

Selections

The Guardian:

Jannas Journey

SPOTLIGHT:

Sheikh Raj

The Times:

Kelpie Grey

TOPSPEED:

U Sure Do

Telegraph:

Oriental Prince

POSTDATA:

Boy Douglas

RP RATINGS:

Mereside Diva

Daily Record:

Highfield Viking

Daily Mail:

Jannas Journey

The Star:

Jannas Journey

LAMBOURN:

Sheikh Raj

D Express:

Sheikh Raj

Daily Mirror:

Kelpie Grey

The Sun:

Kelpie Grey