November 12 / 14.20 Ayr

14.20

Soft

Coral “Daily Rewards Shaker” Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Coral “Daily Rewards Shaker” Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 1/15-

Last run: 256 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won a Newcastle bumper and a Kelso maiden hurdle (2m, good to soft) for former trainer Pauline Robson; found the opposition too strong when fifth (beaten over 17l) in the Grade 2 Premier Hurdle back at Kelso in March; makes handicap and stable debut at a suitable level.
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12

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Captain Butler

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ruth Jefferson

Runner-up here (2m4f, soft) in November and suited by the step back up in trip when fourth of 14 at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) four weeks ago, beaten just over 2l; that form looks solid; could again be thereabouts.

9/1

4th

4

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Captain Butler

11st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ruth Jefferson

Course maiden hurdle winner who was a promising second on handicap debut at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November; not beaten far in fifth when back over hurdles at Haydock (1m7f, good to soft) in January and the step back up in trip could be a positive move; possible player.

8/1

Form: 1/761- CD

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Consistent; both wins have been gained on soft, the latest when making all over C&D (a career best) in March; now 7lb higher but that's merited with the second (Punchestown Festival winner) and the third enjoying subsequent success; likely player on reappearance.
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1st

4

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Both Barrels

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

Goes well here and won over the extended 2m6f (good to soft) just after Christmas; ridden less prominently when only sixth of ten at Haydock next time; may bounce back, although he remains on a career-high mark.

10/1

6th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

14:35 Haydock

Both Barrels

11st 2lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Donald Whillans

His form can be in and out but he's been progressive among the blips and was back on song when winning at Kelso (extended 2m6f, good to soft) 19 days ago; this trip may be within range and has a chance for in-form yard.

13/2

Form: /423-F D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Sent off 7-2 co-favourite on recent Hexham (3m, good) chasing debut but she lacked for fluency, falling heavily at the sixth; makes swift return to hurdles, presumably seeking a confidence boost from this manageable mark; sole win came in a 2m4f Perth maiden.
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6

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

10st 6lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

6l third of nine in this last year (good to soft) and she won here (2m5f, soft) last month; had just three rivals to beat last time but did it nicely from a next-time-out winner; could be in the shake-up.

8/1

1st

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:47 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Close second in this race a year ago (soft ground); not in same form this season but put in good front-running shift before weakening into fifth here (3m, soft) five weeks ago and continues to edge down the weights.

4/1

5th

6

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Foxs Fancy

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

She hasn't been at the top of her game this season, beaten 18l into fourth on her last two starts (with jumping issues here on the first occasion); however, she's on a competitive mark judged on last spring's course form and is not written off.

12/1

Form: 5/P2P-

Last run: 284 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
With Sandy Thomson when keeping on well to beat a stablemate of Captain Butler at Kelso (2m6f, soft; from 3lb lower) in December 2023; didn't take positively to fences (form figures P2P), so it's back to basics over hurdles on first start for new trainer; monitor only.
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No Results Found

Form: 432/P-

Last run: 546 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won once in 20 for Evan Williams, justifying favouritism at Wetherby (2m maiden) in early 2020; pulled up at Ffos Las (3m4f chase) when last seen 546 days ago; isn't fully exposed over hurdles (1-3) but it's tough to envisage him playing a role on this stable debut.
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6th

10

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Coconut Splash

10st 12lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

11yo who has a poor strike-rate and isn't the force of old but, following a wind op, he returned to form with a clear, close second in a first-time visor (retained) at Ayr (2m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; also effective on good to soft; in the mix if backing up that latest run, despite 6lb rise.

20/1

2nd

9

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Coconut Splash

11st 2lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Useful in his prime but has been out of form since returning from long absence for new stable in the autumn; needs combination of wind surgery and first-time visor to prompt a revival.

20/1

8th

8

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Coconut Splash

11st 0lb

J: Mr Kit Alexander

T: N W Alexander

Veteran who has tumbled down the weights but his last win was in 2020 and he's been well held in three runs for new yard this winter; has something to prove and he needs a transformation with cheekpieces added

20/1

Form: /P432- D

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won twice over fences, at Lingfield and Southwell (2m4f, soft to heavy), for Olly Murphy; competitive, getting to within 7l of the winner at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in April; joined new trainer for £12,000 the following month and now reappears back over hurdles.
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9th

1

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Clonakilty

12st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Well treated on 2024 winning form for Olly Murphy; last-time 11l fourth at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) rates a best for his current yard, but he can't afford to repeat that day's constant jumping right.

10/1

4th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

13:57 Sedgefield

Clonakilty

11st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual 2m4f chase winner on testing ground; well treated on his form of 12 months ago when with Olly Murphy; needs to be much better than in his three starts so far for this trainer; has had wind surgery since last month's Wetherby appearance.

12/1

Form: 6/956- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back at Haydock and Newcastle (3m, soft) during the 2022-23 campaign but he has failed to recapture that level of form since returning from a lengthy absence; makes seasonal reappearance from an easing mark; one of two for trainer Nick Alexander.
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8

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:13 Ayr

Theme Tune

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

11yo whose mark continues to fall but for good reason, having been well beaten on both outings this season; major turnaround required.

33/1

Form: 2/5/6- CD

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won C&D maiden (good to soft) for Stuart Crawford in February 2023 and gave a decent account in a better race (3m, novice; runner-up) next time; has seen competitive action just once (struggled) since May 2023, so arrives with plenty to prove; stable debut.
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5th

10

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

13:43 Ayr

Langdale Lane

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: R Mike Smith

Won a C&D maiden (good to soft) in February 2023 but he's had only five runs since and has been well held in last three completed starts; unseated over fences here last month and has plenty to prove back in this sphere.

16/1

Form: 05-257 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles (2m4f) for Fergal O'Brien; joined this yard for £5,500 in May but has taken backward steps since finishing runner-up in a four-runner affair at Hexham (2m4f, good) in June; competes from an easing mark.
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4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Jakana

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Back on track to a certain extent when fourth switched to fences at Perth latest (3m, good), shaping as if further still is required; longer trip all to the good and is now 20lb lower than this time last year.

16/1

4th

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Jakana

10st 6lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice over hurdles for Fergal O'Brien last season; has fared less well for new yard and, having been pulled up wearing headgear on last three starts, has plenty to prove on her chase debut (no headgear this time).

66/1

10

19th Feb 2026

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:43 Sedgefield

Jakana

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice for Fergal O'Brien last season, the second a mares' novice over this C&D (soft); hasn't been in such good form since joining this yard; blinkers now tried.

50/1

Form: 32-106 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Rewarded for some consistent efforts, winning at Perth (2m4f, good; from 4lb lower) in May; not at his best since returning this autumn, so needs to bounce back (third in this race last year) if to stake a claim; no issue with soft/heavy; one of two for this stable.
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4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

4-29, including a C&D win (from 2lb lower) at this two-day Perth fixture in 2025; has been competing over 3m recently, failing to get home when fourth to Suspected (beaten over 13l) here three weeks ago; dropping back in trip is in his favour; don't discount hastily.

12/1

4th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: R Mike Smith

Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove.

11/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Follow Charlie

11st 1lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Perth (2m4f, good) last May and at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November, and has run well at up to 3m; now just 1lb above his last winning mark and not running badly this year, but he has to better those recent efforts.

16/1

Form: 87060-

Last run: 202 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
6-50, the bulk of those wins at Sedgefield; came from miles back to spring 40-1 surprise at Aintree (2m Class 2, soft) in April 2024 but has achieved precious little since; an easing mark, and the presence of Conor Rabbitt in the saddle, isn't enough to tempt.
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No Results Found

Betting Forcast

9/4 Captain Butler, 11/4 Both Barrels, 5/1 Foxs Fancy, 9/1 Imaginary Dragon, 33/1 Coconut Splash, 12/1 Clonakilty, 14/1 Theme Tune, 8/1 Langdale Lane, 40/1 Jakana, 12/1 Follow Charlie, 50/1 El Jefe

Non-runners

Lundi Noir

Verdict

Fox’s Fancy makes a swift return to hurdles after an unsettling first experience of fences at Hexham, while Captain Butler (in the same ownership) makes his handicap debut for Ruth Jefferson. The market could offer the most relevant clues but, with his latest C&D win well advertised, the most logical selection is BOTH BARRELS. [Mark Rowntree]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Fox's Fancy

RP RATINGS:

Captain Butler

The Times:

Clonakilty

The Sun:

Lundi Noir

SPOTLIGHT:

Both Barrels

POSTDATA:

Imaginary Dragon

Daily Mail:

Fox's Fancy

Daily Mirror:

Fox's Fancy

The Star:

Fox's Fancy

Daily Record:

Fox's Fancy

Telegraph:

Captain Butler

The Guardian:

Captain Butler

D Express:

Clonakilty