September 30 / 16.00 Ayr

16.00

Soft

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 753388 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

John L Sullivan

10st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Record is 2-18; best efforts this season when third at Ayr in July/August; filled same position in this contest last year; likely player if back in similar form.

7/1

138

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

John L Sullivan

8st 3lb

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

2

(13)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Unsuited by drop to 6f last time; gradually back to form otherwise this term, close third at Ayr (good) in most recent 7f attempt; possibilities off last winning mark, provided he takes to added cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 275349 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple C&D winner who had an excuse (rider reported that the saddle slipped) here last time; generally in reasonable form otherwise this term and current mark is workable.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

14:48 Musselburgh

Jkr Cobbler

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Off the mark for 2026 when readily seeing off ten rivals at Ayr (7f, good) in July; well short of that level back at Ayr 13 days ago; disappointed as favourite in one run at Musselburgh.

8/1

9th

9

(9)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Has gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest in July (good); freshened up a respectable fourth back here eight days later; won't mind what the ground does.

6/1

4th

2

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest eight days ago (good ground); still on workable mark under 4lb penalty and ought to be right in the thick of things again.

2/1

Form: -55550 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Campaigned at Newcastle (AW) since last October, well held back from a break most recently; close second over C&D in last turf attempt and won this race off 6lb higher in 2023.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Alpine Sierra

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Completed a hat-trick in May (1m3f/12.4f, good) and he was back on song when third at Hamilton (11.6f, soft) a fortnight ago; this two-time course winner is in with a chance.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:30 Haydock

Alpine Sierra

10st 10lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been below that level on his last three outings.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had only won once since the autumn of 2023 until he fired off a hat-trick under Lauren Young this May, culminating with a Carlisle win (good; made all); still looks feasibly treated on that form but he's been disappointing in his last two runs and this is step back up in grade; one of three runners for Jim Goldie.

20/1

Form: 43D4144 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Successful three times (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; creditable fourth in last two outings and again has frame possibilities.
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2nd

3

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dumfries

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a Southwell maiden back in 2023; stable in fine form, so following a good third over this trip at Beverley last time (good) is one to consider.

4/1

3rd

2

(6)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Dumfries

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual 7.5f course winner; turf wins on fast ground but acts when it is slower; not disgraced on his last two starts but more needed despite his reducing mark.

9/2

4th

2

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who has yet to hit top form since returning last month, but is 1lb lower than when last successful at Beverley (7f, good to firm) a year ago; has won around here (1m) and worth a second look.

6/1

Form: 155151 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Proved effective upped to 7f at Catterick (good) most recently, making it three wins from her last six starts; unexposed at this trip and may show further progress; respected.
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6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Lima Sierra

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Recent form has been up and down, but she has managed to win three times since June including twice on good ground here (6f/7f); has won on good to soft, but soft ground would raise a question; not sure what to expect in any case.

12/1

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Lima Sierra

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Recent form has been up and down, but she has managed to win three times since June including twice on good ground here (6f/7f); has won on good to soft, but soft ground would raise a question; not sure what to expect in any case.

12/1

5

(1)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Lima Sierra

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Proved effective upped to 7f at Catterick (good) most recently, making it three wins from her last six starts; unexposed at this trip and may show further progress; respected.

7/2

Form: 417585 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sprinting filly who gained three wins in July/August but hasn't been in quite the same form since; something to prove back over 7f after finishing a one-paced third at Hamilton yesterday (6f, soft).
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(12)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Finished with a flourish for second at the Ayr Gold Cup meeting (5f, soft); her defeat at Hamilton three days later is excusable but Monday's Hamilton fourth, when outpaced before making some late headway, doesn't suggest she is the answer today.

12/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:38 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Below par at Hamilton eight days ago but the race possibly came too soon after running well at Ayr (5f) a few days earlier; higher in the weights than ever, however.

6/1

4th

6

(1)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Hamilton

Thunderstorm Katie

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Finished behind three of today's rivals over C&D 18 days ago but she showed better form when flying home to take second (first in her group) in a 5f handicap at Ayr (soft) on Thursday; good chance in a race featuring plenty of pace.

4/1

Form: 580109

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Irish 4yo who recorded sole win over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in May; made late headway at the Curragh most recently and now gives 7f another go; check for market support.
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Verdict Starting price

26

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Yaxchilan

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap in May and best run since was when third over this trip at Ayr last time; ground-versatile and can run well.

12/1

7

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Yaxchilan

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gerard O’Leary

Irish 4yo who recorded sole win over 6f at Fairyhouse (good) in May; made late headway at the Curragh most recently and now gives 7f another go; check for market support.

13/2

Form: 0-0038 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
One of two Irish challengers; scored off a higher mark at Down Royal (7f, soft) exactly a year ago; inconsistent since but has possibilities if taking well to new headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Alex Belardo

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: John C McConnell

Both wins have come over C&D on soft ground, including this race two years ago; could easily leave behind his last two efforts.

8/1

6th

7

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Alex Belardo

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: John C McConnell

Both wins have come over this trip at Down Royal on soft, the latest in June; disappointing on faster ground at Bellewstown since but can do better back on easier ground.

6/1

11th

1

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Alex Belardo

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Generally consistent sort gained a second handicap win at Down Royal (7f, soft) two weeks ago off 58; in form but most of best turf form is on softer ground so probably needs rain.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £14.36
Tricast £111.31
Trifecta £174.10

Selections

The Times:

Lima Sierra

Daily Mirror:

Dumfries

RP RATINGS:

Alpine Sierra

POSTDATA:

John L Sullivan

D Express:

Alex Belardo

SPOTLIGHT:

Jkr Cobbler

Telegraph:

Lima Sierra

The Guardian:

Lima Sierra

The Sun:

Lima Sierra

The Star:

Lima Sierra

Daily Record:

Dumfries

Daily Mail:

Alpine Sierra