October 09 / 14.15 Ayr

14.15

Heavy

Altos Tequila Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
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Altos Tequila Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to very useful 7f soft-ground winner Bill Silvers; he may have needed his debut outing over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago but was well beaten at 9-1, finishing about 9l behind Northern Brave.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Gaelic Approach

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Won handicaps at Leicester (1m4f, good) and Redcar (1m6f, good to firm) in the spring but he's failed to beat a rival in last two starts; bit to prove but he got shuffled back in a tactical race at Chester last time and has possibilities if he can bounce back.

9/4

6th

7

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Gaelic Approach

8st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Low-mileage 3yo who has won two handicaps (1m4f/1m6f) on turf this season but his form nosedived at Carlisle 17 days ago; still unexposed at this trip but he comes with risks attached after that heavy defeat.

7/2

10th

12

(7)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Gaelic Approach

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

He has been doing well since being gelded and tackling handicaps on a sound surface, winning four-runner event at Leicester (1m4f) and three-runner race at Redcar (1m6f); far from disgraced in a Class 2 at Doncaster last time, bringing this year's form figures to 21213; not fully exposed and likely capable of better yet.

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
His dam was a useful heavy-ground 6f 2yo winner but he was beaten a long way at 22-1 on last month's debut at Hamilton (6f, soft) and this Harry Angel gelding needs to leave that performance miles behind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Ayr

Naughty Boy

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Iain Jardine

His dam was a useful heavy-ground 6f 2yo winner but he was beaten a long way at 22-1 on last month's debut at Hamilton (6f, soft) and this Harry Angel gelding needs to leave that performance miles behind.

20/1

1

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

14:23 Hamilton

Naughty Boy

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

40,000gns yearling; second foal; trainer is better known for older horses, but his dam was a useful heavy-ground 6f 2yo winner and this Harry Angel newcomer is worth a second look in view of the conditions.

10/1

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak in the betting but showed promise when third on debut over C&D three weeks ago (good to soft), faring best of the newcomers; open to improvement and holds leading claims this afternoon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Northern Brave

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

2-7 when readily taking heavy-ground Ayr novice (1m) in October; put a slow start to this term behind him when second of four at Thirsk (1m4f, good; had been gelded) four weeks ago; that could be a run to build on and he's of interest.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:22 Thirsk

Northern Brave

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Novice win last October; has come up well short in Class 4 handicaps this term (modest fourth last time; gelded since) but may fare better off a reduced mark at this lower level.

4/1

4th

4

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Northern Brave

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Sent off 2-7 when slamming three rivals by upwards of 5l in an Ayr novice (1m, heavy) last October, but well held in two York handicaps (1m4f/1m2f) last month (behind Stoneacre Donny on both occasions); needs more.

14/1

Form: 94

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed considerable improvement on his second start when keeping on for fourth at Hamilton (1m, soft; 150-1); he should be right at home in the testing conditions and he's respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:19 Newcastle (AW)

Wave Power

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

He has been beaten increasingly big margins in three handicaps; new cheekpieces have some work to do.

50/1

8th

10

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Wave Power

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Liam Bailey

Only modest form shown as 2yo and has been well held in a pair of handicaps here (1m3f) and at Thirsk (1m4f) this season, racing freely each time; others appeal more.

50/1

5th

4

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:10 Thirsk

Wave Power

8st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Liam Bailey

Initial promise when a never-nearer fourth to Myrrh at Hamilton (8.5f, soft) last September; gelded over the winter and struggled to get competitive on handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, AW; 40-1) five weeks ago, beaten over 15l; others are more obvious candidates.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £2.00
Straight Forecast £1.95
Trifecta £3.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Northern Brave

RP RATINGS:

Northern Brave

POSTDATA:

Northern Brave

The Times:

Northern Brave

Telegraph:

Northern Brave

The Guardian:

Northern Brave

Daily Mail:

Northern Brave

D Express:

Northern Brave

Daily Mirror:

Northern Brave

The Sun:

Northern Brave

The Star:

Northern Brave

Daily Record:

Northern Brave