November 01 / 13.23 Ayr

13.23

Soft

ATS Roofing Alex Sneddon Stagdoo Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 3m 0f 20y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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ATS Roofing Alex Sneddon Stagdoo Handicap Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 42385- C BF

Last run: 215 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
1-12 over hurdles; ended last season with two poor efforts, but on the plus side his sole success came on this course (2m3f, good to soft; handles soft) on his reappearance last October; still young, he's bred to make a staying chaser and he's more interesting than most after seven months off.
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11th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

C&D winner on heavy ground in December; has pulled up on his three starts since; tongue-tie now tried; others stronger.

33/1

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Adveram

10st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Beat Guernesey (2lb better off) by a neck at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but pulled up both starts since (tried in new headgear last time); cheekpieces back on but plenty to prove at present.

25/1

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won narrowly at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but a nothing run behind Shoeshine Boy here underlined his inconsistency; visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 42P423 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Below par since the summer of 2024, although he has made the frame on several occasions; not entirely disgraced when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; likely to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win.
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2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Everyday Champagne

11st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Below par since the summer of 2024, although he has made the frame on several occasions; not entirely disgraced when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; likely to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win.

8/1

2

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Everyday Champagne

11st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Below par since the summer of 2024, although he has made the frame on several occasions; not entirely disgraced when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in September; likely to be thereabouts again but others appeal more for the win.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 961P21

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Hit some form at Cartmel in the summer, winning over 3m1f and 2m5f; up 8lb for the last success, which will make things much tougher, especially away from his local course.
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2nd

9

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Judicial Review

10st 7lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Gained all three chase wins at this track (2m5f-3m1f) and has slipped to a dangerous mark but looked out of sorts on both starts here last month (2m5f/3m1f) and now has questions to answer.

10/1

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Judicial Review

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Three of his four wins have been here, including in this race off 4lb lower last season; fair run when sixth here in May; disappointing when tailed off here on Friday (2m5f, good) but he twice bounced back last summer after two-day breaks.

10/1

Form: /6U37- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Best effort when running away from 12 rivals at Hexham (3m, heavy) in April 2024; hasn't always had suitable conditions since, and she lost a shoe when bidding for a win in the same race 201 days ago; may still have some potential and she's now only 2lb higher than for the win.
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2nd

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:53 Ayr

Torosay

11st 10lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Low-mileage mare who got right back on track (under today's rider Gregor Walkingshaw) when a clear second of 11 over C&D 24 days ago; up 2lb but she holds leading claims for yard back among the winners.

7/4

2nd

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:05 Ayr

Torosay

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Heavy-ground chase winner at 3m; close up over C&D in November (soft) but not quite at that level since and bit to find with Jirko on a recent clash here.

8/1

4

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Torosay

11st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Best effort when running away from 12 rivals at Hexham (3m, heavy) in April 2024; hasn't always had suitable conditions since, and she lost a shoe when bidding for a win in the same race 201 days ago; may still have some potential and she's now only 2lb higher than for the win.

5/1

Form: /2141- CD

Last run: 263 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Late-developing 9yo who got off the mark at Perth in May 2024 and went in again here (also 3m, good to soft) in February; nudged up another 4lb but he may not have reached his ceiling and he remains of interest.
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6th

7

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Cowboy Cooper

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Donald Whillans

Won in good style at Ayr (3m, soft) in January and he's also effective on good to soft ground; however, this 10yo has been pulled up/soundly beaten on his last two starts and needs to get back on track.

16/1

4th

5

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:05 Newcastle

Cowboy Cooper

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald Whillans

Beat a subsequent winner when scoring at Ayr two runs back (3m, soft) but pulled up over same C&D last time; needs to bounce back.

9/1

4

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

16:05 Ayr

Cowboy Cooper

11st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Won this 12 months ago (good to soft) and only his third run in the meantime when well on top again here in early January (soft); 6lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark but he should still have every chance.

9/4

Form: PP3-48

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-11 over obstacles, and he failed to build on his chasing debut when beating only two finishers at Hexham in June; however, his best hurdles run last season came over 3m on soft ground here, and it's possible a visor (replacing cheekpieces) will give him a boost.
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5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Rob Roy Macgregor

10st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

Bumper winner on debut (2m1f, heavy); four fair runs with cheekpieces at up to 4m this year, all with give in the ground; worth considering.

6/1

3rd

10

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 7f 199y

Class 4

15:41 Hexham

Rob Roy Macgregor

10st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Sandy Thomson

0-16 since winning on debut in March 2023 and he's 5lb out of the handicap today; however, he's been hinting in chases at about 3m this year that today's extra test of stamina may be right up his street; interesting for stable that had an excellent weekend.

8/1

Form: P463P- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 10st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Winless since early in 2023 and didn't get going last season; tumbling in the weights but others are more appealing.
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7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Hold The Note

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Ewan Whillans

Winless since early in 2023 and didn't get going last season; tumbling in the weights but others are more appealing.

20/1

7

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Hold The Note

10st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Ewan Whillans

Winless since early in 2023 and didn't get going last season; tumbling in the weights but others are more appealing.

20/1

Form: 12-U2P D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won at Newcastle and Hexham (3m, good to soft) in March but ran poorly back at Hexham on reappearance; might have needed that run after nearly four months off but he now has something to prove.
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3

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Started off for James Moffatt with two good-ground wins in May, the latter over C&D; ran as though something was amiss here three weeks ago but could still have more improvement to come for new stable if quickly back on song; cheekpieces (worn twice in 2024) are given another whirl.

5/1

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

11st 3lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 since joining James Moffatt, latest win over C&D last month (good); up another 7lb (15lb rise in total) but should go well again.

5/2

1st

9

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

10st 10lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

5lb out of the weights when romping home on recent stable debut at Hexham (3m, good); now 8lb higher and all wins have been gained at Newcastle or Hexham so still has some convincing to do around a sharp track.

15/8

Form: 66282-

Last run: 221 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a close second to Halfway House Lad at Hexham (3m, good to soft); that was only his second go over fences and he may build on it if ready to roll after over seven months off.
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7

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Lewa House

10st 8lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Catch Bissett

Runner-up in this event 12 months ago but he's yet to hit top form this term and came in a well-held sixth back hurdling in 2m4f Ayr handicap last month; still can't be totally discounted returning here off a reduced mark.

14/1

Form: 5345-1

Last run: 182 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much on his first two attempts at chasing but he got the hang of things at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in May, gamely making most; there's stamina in his pedigree and he should stay this longer distance; one of two plausible contenders trained by Ian Duncan.
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4th

13

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Cave Hill

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ian Duncan

Returned to form to win this race off a 3lb higher mark last year; has been rather disappointing on his last couple of starts and more is needed for a repeat win.

20/1

9th

7

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Cave Hill

10st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Off the mark over fences when scoring at Hexham last May (2m4f, good to soft); hasn't been in such good form since; 1lb lower than his winning mark; drier ground should suit.

11/1

Form: 3/5-P4

Last run: 161 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since chase win at Kelso (2m5f, good) in spring 2023; little promise in two outings in May; enough to prove.
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10

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:05 Newcastle

Azof Des Mottes

11st 0lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Both wins over fences, the most recent at Ayr (3m, soft; 14-1) in November; pulled up twice since, with no obvious explanation; reverts to hurdles for the first time since November 2022 seeking a much needed revival.

16/1

11

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Azof Des Mottes

10st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Lightly raced since chase win at Kelso (2m5f, good) in spring 2023; little promise in two outings in May; enough to prove.

20/1

Form: P-5260

Last run: 140 days

W: 10st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Veteran who finished well behind runner-up Halfway House Lad when down the field at Hexham in June; on a long losing sequence; opposable.
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15

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Beaten just a neck over C&D last May but hasn't threatened in four subsequent starts and this 13yo is winless since 2020; 7lb wrong today.

66/1

12

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Veteran who finished well behind runner-up Halfway House Lad when down the field at Hexham in June; on a long losing sequence; opposable.

25/1

12

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Muroor

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Veteran who finished well behind runner-up Halfway House Lad when down the field at Hexham in June; on a long losing sequence; opposable.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £105.60
Straight Forecast £61.85
Tricast £340.81
Trifecta £845.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Cowboy Cooper

POSTDATA:

Everyday Champagne

SPOTLIGHT:

Torosay

D Express:

Judicial Review

The Star:

Adveram

Daily Mail:

Torosay

Daily Record:

Judicial Review

The Times:

Cowboy Cooper

Daily Mirror:

Cowboy Cooper

The Sun:

Cowboy Cooper

Telegraph:

Everyday Champagne

The Guardian:

Everyday Champagne