September 30 / 16.30 Ayr

16.30

Soft

Book Racing On Saturday 1 November Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Book Racing On Saturday 1 November Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 008059

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
30,000gns buy out of Jane Chapple-Hyam's yard last October; yet to hit top form for his new yard although wasn't disgraced when 5l ninth in the Silver Cup here last time (6f, good to soft) and is now 3lb lower; suited by soft ground.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Lord Bertie

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Didn't run badly when midfield at York (7f, good) last month, having been dropped in from stall 20 of 20, and is back on a good mark now; not ruled out, particularly if there's significant rain about.

20/1

11th

4

(20)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Lord Bertie

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: David O’Meara

Encouraging return when sixth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March, but didn't back that up when last back there (6f again) three weeks ago; only 1lb above his winning mark from last autumn but he'll need things to fall right from stall 20.

25/1

Form: 440058 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won off this mark on fast ground at York in May (6f); some fair efforts since, including when fourth on soft ground at Epsom (6f) and last time when 5l eighth in the Silver Cup here (good to soft); a possible.
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3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

18th

2

(18)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Rousing Encore

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to come from well off the pace and sometimes meets trouble; did well in the circumstances when a never-nearer fourth of 14 at Carlisle two weeks ago; won over C&D last spring; big player if the gaps appear.

12/1

4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 009480 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won six times on the AW last winter and also won at Haydock in May (7f, good to firm); not at his best recently and usually avoids soft ground.
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4th

7

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Oriental Prince

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last May and at Newcastle (5f, AW) in November but he's a more reliable proposition on AW, on which he's 7-19 as opposed to 1-15 on turf; not at the top of his game on grass of late.

12/1

7th

9

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Oriental Prince

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Seven wins in 2025, including a turf success (7f, good to firm) off a 3lb higher mark; this looks more manageable than the 20-runner 0-85 handicap he contested at York eight days ago; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 760304 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice in the summer last year (5f/6f, good to soft/good); mixed form this year, not disgraced when fourth at Hamilton last time (6f, soft); each-way chance.
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14th

18

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Educating Rita

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Won two 6f events (good/good to soft) for Michael Dods as a 2yo; drew a blank in 2025; makes stable debut in a competitive race after 259 days off; likely best watched.

28/1

10th

7

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Educating Rita

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Hasn't won for over a year and yet to tackle AW but ran well on first outing over 7f at Musselburgh last time, faring the best of those held up; another to consider.

7/1

3rd

5

(2)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:52 Musselburgh

Educating Rita

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Sprinting filly who is 0-7 this season, albeit has slipped to an attractive mark; something to prove over this new trip but the combination of sharp track and forecast sound surface may enable her to see it out.

13/2

Form: -15059 D

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Irish raider whose latest win was off a 2lb lower mark at Dundalk in January (6f; won by 4.25l); mixed form since; on a fair mark now, seems to go on soft ground and worth considering
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10th

6

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mehman

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging

7/2

3rd

9

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap (good) on this card in 2024 and he's just 1lb higher now; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown latest (soft); should get a strong pace to aim at here and not discounted.

9/1

2nd

1

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Mehman

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-19 on turf; is 2lb below that last turf win which came at Naas (5f, good) in May 2024; handles an ease but this trip may just stretch his stamina.

9/1

Form: 18-547 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Mudlark; won three times over 6f last year on going ranging from good to soft to heavy; not quite as his best in three runs this season (bled from the nose last time) but could bounce back with a hood tried (can race keenly).
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7

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been tailed off in three runs (1m, AW/good to firm) for new yard this year and has a lot to prove

20/1

7th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Hour By Hour

10st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

All wins at 6f on ground ranging from good to soft to heavy, the last three in 2024; well below best on final starts for previous trainer and he's beaten a total of one rival in two AW runs (1m) for this one in 2026; has a lot to prove.

25/1

10th

11

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Hour By Hour

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Well treated on his 2024 form; low-key stable debut here three weeks ago and he arrives with a point to prove.

33/1

Form: 410400 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gelded after winning a 6f Wolverhampton novice in June but hasn't recaptured his best form (best run was when fourth on the AW); others preferred.
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6th

5

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

Azure Zain

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prevailed narrowly in big field at Ascot (6f, good to firm) on return from break, opening his turf account; rested a further six weeks since, keeping him fresh; one of two last-time winners for his yard in this field; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

12

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Azure Zain

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Yet to win a handicap and he finished down the field on his seasonal return at Southwell in February; down in the weights but he has more to prove than many of these.

16/1

20/1

Form: 541140 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has won twice over 6f and once over 7f, but all his races this term, including three wins, have been at 5f; hasn't looked enthusiastic on last two starts.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Classy Al

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more.

12/1

4th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Classy Al

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance.

10/1

6/1

Form: -79174 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Chepstow maiden on good to soft last season; fair form this term, winning off 5lb lower at Doncaster in July (6f, good) and creditable fourth over 5.5f at Chester last time (soft); return to 6f will suit; chance.
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3rd

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Ran Amok

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Scored over C&D last July and he signalled he is ready to go in again on the back of breathing surgery when a very good head second of ten in 6f Chester handicap a week ago; merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.

5/2

2nd

10

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Ran Amok

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins over 6f (good to soft and good) and he ran well from off the pace here (5.5f, soft) in September; fairly encouraging return when fifth of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) last month after which he had wind surgery; handy stall but being 5lb 'wrong' tempers enthusiasm.

10/1

Form: -98248 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap off 3lb lower at Pontefract for Richard Fahey last October (soft); bought for 35,000gns; some fair runs since, notably when second at Chester in July (6f, good; well drawn); each-way chance.
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2nd

3

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Best form on soft ground, his only win coming over C&D in October 2024; makes her seasonal debut and would be interesting if the ground eases.

15/2

8

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:08 Pontefract

Veydari

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won nursery here last October (6f, soft) on sole previous course visit and he's run some good races in defeat for his new yard this season, including on good ground and when fourth of 13 at Ayr three weeks ago (6f, soft; showed pace); each-way contender now back down in trip.

8/1

Form: -73432 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Bought for 55,000gns from Godolphin in May; still a maiden but three creditable runs in 5f/6f handicaps on last three starts, including on good to soft last time at Musselburgh; open to improvement; could go well.
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3rd

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Often threatened better as a 3yo and he has made good progress this year, albeit he only has one win (5f, good to soft) to show for it; not beaten far into fifth in a blanket finish at Thirsk 17 days ago (5f, good); now sports a hood for the first time and that could help this free-going sort.

100/30

5th

11

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Montezuma

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Competitive over 5f at Musselburgh this spring and wasn't at his best at Hamilton two weeks ago (6f); capable of bouncing back.

13/2

13th

3

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Montezuma

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three solid efforts over 5f at Musselburgh this spring; no worries about the return to 6f in another big field and he may yet be capable of better; high on the shortlist.

7/2

Form: 547041 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on turf when scoring over 5f at Ayr last time (good to soft); sole AW win was over 6f; one to consider.
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4th

7

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Dandy Magic

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

On a competitive mark and ran well for fourth in a good handicap at Ayr (6f, good) on Monday; one to take seriously back against her own sex.

9/2

4th

15

(17)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Dandy Magic

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Placed twice off higher marks on Tapeta (6f/5f) at start of this year and may not have been suited by the soft ground when safely held over C&D last month, after a break; others appeal more all the same, though.

33/1

Form: 660843 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Tough veteran; has won 11 races and is well suited by soft ground; yet to win this season but good third at Chester last time (5.5f, soft; Ran Amok fourth); chance.
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

Form: -00609 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won six races on the AW in 2024; hasn't been in anything like the same form this year, including one run on the AW; others stronger.
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8th

10

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Bonito Cavalo

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six-time AW winner but not since March 2024, and his turf strike-rate is 0-28; probably worth another crack at 7f but has been out of form over sprint trips for a good while now; considered only if lively in betting.

25/1

10th

8

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Bonito Cavalo

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won six times on AW in the first part of 2024 but there hasn't been much to cheer about since; 0-27 on turf but has run well over C&D and the forecast rain won't bother him; still too much to prove for comfort.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £38.70
Straight Forecast £33.77
Tricast £318.86
Trifecta £297.30

Selections

The Times:

Dandy Magic

RP RATINGS:

Montezuma

SPOTLIGHT:

Ran Amok

TOPSPEED:

Educating Rita

POSTDATA:

Rousing Encore

D Express:

Count d'Orsay

Daily Mail:

Montezuma

Daily Mirror:

Montezuma

Daily Record:

Montezuma

Telegraph:

Dandy Magic

The Guardian:

Dandy Magic

The Sun:

Dandy Magic

The Star:

Dandy Magic