October 09 / 16.30 Ayr

16.30

Heavy

St-Germain Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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St-Germain Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 347809

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around.
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1

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Broken Spear

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

His mark continues to fall and he has lots of good form on soft and heavy ground; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but this 9yo has struggled more recently and he needs to turn things around.

25/1

5

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Broken Spear

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won narrowly off his lower AW mark in March; returned from layoff with down-the-field AW run this month but combination of refitted cheekpieces and heavy rain could prompt a more dynanic performance.

14/1

13

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Broken Spear

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won by a head at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March but he's been off since finishing down the field over C&D behind Saisons d'Or in May; best watched.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 242863 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.
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2

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Shine On Brendan

9st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

6

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove.

14/1

6th

5

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Shine On Brendan

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton.

15/2

Form: 94-797

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
6yo who has a regressive profile but he kept on into mid-division over 7f here (good to soft) three weeks ago and the return to 1m and more testing ground could be in his favour, with both wins having come on heavy going; interesting contender off an ever-falling mark.
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1st

1

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

0-9 for this yard and was never better than midfield at Ayr on last month's return from nearly a year off; entitled to be sharper for the outing but would need to see market support to consider on this belated AW debut with a first-time visor added to his regular tongue-tie.

11/2

8th

11

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Daragh Bourke

0-8 for this yard and he was beaten 10l when sixth of 12 here (1m, heavy; has won on that surface in Ireland) when last seen 343 days ago; could only consider if backed.

9/1

Form: 743211

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won easily at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August and he followed up at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) four days later; he's just 2lb higher than last time and is very much a contender if resuming where he left off following a two-month break, although he's unraced on soft/heavy ground.
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2nd

4

(4)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 6lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Several good runs in defeat this summer, including over C&D on his penultimate start; not easy to win with but he has the ability to feature in this field.

7/2

2nd

9

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:58 Haydock

Falcon Nine

9st 2lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Dual turf winner (1m1f, good) who returned to some form with a third from off the pace at Newcastle (1m, AW) last week; losing run is now up to 15 but he's had some close calls over 1m2f this season and is respected back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 12lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Finished second three times in a row on turf (1m1f/1m2f) this summer but he's been well held in that sphere in his last two runs; has something to prove again and he's 0-14 on AW.

10/1

Form: 425655 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 2lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues.
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7th

9

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Harswell Duke

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Third over C&D in November and that was off a 4lb higher mark; two lesser efforts have followed and his long losing run looks set to continue.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Harswell Duke

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Runner-up at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in June and now 4lb lower; however, his subsequent form has been patchy and his long losing run continues; the first-time visor needs to spark something.

16/1

Form: 9-6154 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won at Doncaster (1m, good) in July and bounced back from lesser run here (7f, good) with staying-on fourth at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in a first-time hood (retained); this lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer now back up to 1m, provided the ground suits (unproven on soft/heavy).
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9th

7

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Electric Lightning

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Front-runner who's landed a handy draw back from a short break; remains on a competitive mark, having returned to form latterly, but he stays 1m well and today's easy 7f looks a bare minimum.

6/1

4th

9

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Electric Lightning

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner off 1lb lower last July (good); best run this term when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm; fifth has also won since); solid chance.

9/2

2nd

11

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Electric Lightning

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Off the same mark as for his sole win last summer, over 1m at Doncaster; however, this season hasn't started at all well.

20/1

Form: 448150 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh (1m, good) last month; however, well beaten there (7f, soft) latest and this 9yo has won just once from 28 visits to Ayr.
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7th

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran (5-81) stablemate of Zebra Star; respectable third over 1m here (good to firm) in July, but could make only minimal inroads over C&D (fifth; 22-1) latest; this is a slightly easier task.

18/1

5th

12

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Now 1lb lower than for his Musselburgh win (1m, good) last September but he hasn't posed a serious threat this season and was well held over C&D last Monday; needs to raise his game.

16/1

6th

9

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran with plenty of course form to his name; third of nine over 1m here last week (winner Runninsonofagun runs in the 4.00); one of three runners for the stable.

10/1

Form: 225483 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.
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4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

4

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Young Fire

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Is on a losing run of 20 but has been runner-up three times this year; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims.

10/1

8

(9)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Young Fire

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who has been beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2024 but he's been runner-up a few times this year (including here) and was third at Hamilton (1m, soft) last time; has a career-low mark; each-way chance.

9/1

Form: 384305 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner, the latest in July (1m2f, good to soft), and she's effective on soft ground; well beaten at Musselburgh on last two starts and has something to prove, but the latest was over 1m6f and perhaps the drop back in trip and return to Ayr will be the catalyst for a revival.
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9th

10

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:55 Perth

Zebra Star

10st 11lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Very modest on the Flat nowadays and soundly beaten at 250-1 on hurdle debut over C&D (good) three weeks ago; it's best to look elsewhere.

200/1

6th

10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:12 Perth

Zebra Star

10st 7lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated three-time Flat winner (7f-1m2f); hasn't managed to beat too many rivals in her last three starts (1m2f-1m3f); no reason to expect better, in a refitted hood, on hurdles debut.

100/1

9th

8

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Zebra Star

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Last two wins have been at Ayr, the most recent coming over 1m2f last summer, but she's been well held there on her last two starts; others preferred.

16/1

13/2

Form: 474462

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form.
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10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Obee Jo

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form.

13/2

Form: 600322

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
0-8 but beaten just a nose at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) two starts ago behind one who has won twice since, and this 3yo again went close over this C&D (soft) last time; a first win looks imminent.
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3rd

2

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:13 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Maiden prior to registering wins at Hamilton in June and on penultimate start; creditable third, one place behind Storm On Jura, when favourite over C&D (heavy) eight days ago; remains in form.

5/1

3rd

3

(2)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Prevailed by almost 3l at Hamilton (1m3f, soft) last time, adding to his June C&D success; raised 5lb but Lauren Young (back on board) claims the same amount; enters calculations.

11/4

1st

6

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

1m4f win here (good ground) in June; two creditable runs have followed, beaten just over 2l into fourth at Ayr (1m2f, good) 59 days ago; no ground concerns; respected.

6/1

8/1

Form: 6-7435

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Made it 0-6 when only fifth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last Tuesday but earlier last month she was third at Beverley (1m, soft) on her sole encounter with slow turf, and she's an each-way possible in view of today's conditions.
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2nd

19

(20)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Oilisa

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Won two in a row on heavy ground last autumn but she's not made an impact in three runs this season; now 1lb lower than for her last win but she'll be more interesting when back on testing ground.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Oilisa

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Walford

Scored twice at 1m last autumn but she's yet to fire in 1m handicaps at Doncaster and Ripon this season; needs to take a major step forward.

12/1

10th

6

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Oilisa

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Mark Walford

Landed a brace at Ayr and Nottingham around 1m last October on heavy; still lightly raced and should be better for the run when tenth of 22 in amateurs' handicap at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March; one to keep an eye on.

7/1

Selections

The Times:

Uncle Liam

RP RATINGS:

Shine On Brendan

POSTDATA:

Obee Jo

Daily Mirror:

Falcon Nine

SPOTLIGHT:

Cavallo Pazzo

Daily Mail:

Young Fire

Telegraph:

Uncle Liam

The Guardian:

Uncle Liam

The Sun:

Uncle Liam

Daily Record:

Uncle Liam

The Star:

Shine On Brendan

D Express:

Obee Jo