January 29 / 15.43 Ayr

15.43

Good To Soft

Coral ‘New’ Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Coral ‘New’ Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 242-2U D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Took well to fences last season, winning at Hexham (1m7f, soft), and reappeared with solid second here (2m4f, soft) in November; in front rank when unseating in back straight at Newcastle last time; on the shortlist.
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2nd

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Tommy Combats

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Ran well stepped back up to 2m4f last time when bidding for an Ayr double; remains a consistent sort and again looks likely to give his running; each-way possibilities.

8/1

2nd

6

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Tommy Combats

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Runner-up over C&D in November and made it 2-8 over fences when winning in good style here (2m, soft) last month; this progressive 7yo may well take a 6lb rise in his stride.

5/2

1st

10

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:43 Ayr

Tommy Combats

10st 9lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Took well to fences last season, winning at Hexham (1m7f, soft), and reappeared with solid second here (2m4f, soft) in November; in front rank when unseating in back straight at Newcastle last time; on the shortlist.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: /3-PU6

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
8yo who has had an interrupted and predominantly underwhelming career since winning four in a row in 2023; however, he was bang there jumping three out here (2m4f, soft) four weeks ago before fading, and today's drop back in trip could be just what he needs.
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5th

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:10 Perth

Great Pepper

11st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Lightly raced 8yo who was runner-up at Ayr (2m, soft) in January when dropped back in trip on his second chase start; however, pulled up at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) since, which severely dents confidence in his claims today, and the step up in distance may not be ideal.

12/1

2

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Great Pepper

11st 9lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Won over 2m6f as a hurdler but effective at this trip, as he showed when runner-up (in his fifth chase start) at Ayr last time out (soft); however, this is tougher and the drier ground is a cause for concern.

10/1

Form: 32-225

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Runner-up towards the end of last year on his first two chase/stable starts; below par at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve but this lightly raced 7yo could bounce back, with the drop back in trip a possible help.
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8th

4

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Disguisedlimit

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Christopher Kellett

Made the frame in four of his six chases for the Greenall/Guerriero stable last season and reverts to hurdling for new yard on a workable mark but others appeal more all the same; tongue-tie/cheekpieces removed.

16/1

3rd

3

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Disguisedlimit

11st 13lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Two seconds and a third over fences for this yard, from 2m to 2m4f; had a couple of blips as well but he was too free last time at Southwell and now goes in cheekpieces (tongue tied last time); possibilities.

3/1

6

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

14:55 Southwell

Disguisedlimit

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Just one blip in four starts for this yard and it was a solid effort when third of 11 at Ayr (about 2m, soft) three weeks ago; previously twice a runner-up over this sort of trip and now the tongue-tie goes on; respected.

13/2

Form: P-38F8 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is well handicapped on form as recent as last March and today's drop back in grade could help; however, his performances have been patchy this season and he needs to get back on track.
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3rd

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:07 Ayr

Netywell

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Regressive 9yo who is sliding down the weights; has two wins over C&D and has won off 9lb higher so cannot be discounted.

2/1

4th

2

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:43 Ayr

Netywell

11st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

C&D winner who is well handicapped on form as recent as last March and today's drop back in grade could help; however, his performances have been patchy this season and he needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 3311P- D BF

Last run: 297 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won twice in a row last March (2m4f/2m1f, good/good to soft); also effective on soft ground; pulled up at Kelso last April when last seen but he goes well fresh and might not be far away on his comeback.
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5th

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Flash Du Pistolet

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Two wins over fences, one over C&D, in March 2025 (good/good to soft); ran one of his best races since when second at Hexham (1m7f, good) last time and should go well again.

9/2

2nd

6

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Flash Du Pistolet

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

Mixed form this term but when soundly beaten at Carlisle last time he was in a competitive series final; now just 2lb higher than when readily completing a double at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) last March so can go well if back on song; tongue-tie added to cheekpieces adopted last time.

12/1

7th

7

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Flash Du Pistolet

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

This month last year he won successive handicap chase at 2m4f (good) and 2m1f (good to soft); hasn't recaptured that form (beaten 12l when second two runs ago) but cheekpieces are now given a go.

20/1

Form: 49-131 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won when back over fences at Kelso (2m1f, good) in October on his reappearance and back on the scoresheet over this C&D (soft) four weeks ago; had just three rivals to beat last time and he's up 3lb in a deeper race today, but he's clearly in good heart and is entitled to respect.
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2nd

8

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

14:20 Ayr

Ballyfort

10st 5lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Made it two wins for the season when scoring over C&D (soft) in January and bounced back from lesser run here when 1l second of five over C&D (soft) last month; could give another good account but he needs to be better than ever back up in grade if he's to win today.

12/1

2nd

4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:07 Ayr

Ballyfort

11st 4lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Two wins this season, on good ground at Kelso and soft over C&D; still on a competitive mark if a line can be put through his latest effort when tailed off over this C&D.

5/2

Form: 42-758 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent since winning over hurdles here in November 2024 and well beaten on last month's chase debut at Down Royal; however, he's one to watch in the betting now back here off an easing mark.
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5th

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:41 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won two handicap hurdles for Stuart Crawford but he's not looking as good over fences and was behind Garde Des Champs here last time.

14/1

4th

6

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

15:18 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won two handicap hurdles for Stuart Crawford (2m/2m4f, good/good to firm) but yet to prove he is as effective over fences.

10/1

7th

1

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Won this two years ago and later added another handicap off this mark; however, he has rather lost his way and now kicks off for a new yard; enjoys good ground.

20/1

Form: 62-764

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
He needs to produce more than he's managed on his first three chase starts but this lightly raced 6yo is in top hands and could take a sizeable step forward at some point.
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8th

7

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:43 Ayr

Wotter Trotter

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

He needs to produce more than he's managed on his first three chase starts but this lightly raced 6yo is in top hands and could take a sizeable step forward at some point.

6/1

7th

7

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

13:30 Worcester

Wotter Trotter

11st 7lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Showed a nice bit of promise in three non-handicap hurdles and connections evidently keen to get him over fences for this handicap debut; could be interesting.

100/30

9

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:45 Huntingdon

Wotter Trotter

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Fourth of ten over C&D (soft) and sixth of 11 at Newbury (good to soft) both rank highly in this context, particularly the former, and he should play a major role this time.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 121-35 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
His jumping held him back at Sandown last time; however, he was progressive last season with two wins (2m, soft/good) and there was promise in his reappearance run at Kelso (2m1f, good to soft) in November; capable of a bold show if back on song.
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1st

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:36 Cartmel

Coup De Coeur

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won four-runner race by 19l at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) in February and showed better form when second in competitive races on final two starts last season (2m, good to soft/good); could still be on a good mark after latest 2lb nudge; must be considered.

11/10

2nd

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Coup De Coeur

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Can be hit and miss in the jumping department but his profile over fences is generally progressive and he backed up February's Sedgefield romp with good second in fairly valuable series final at Carlisle (also 2m, good to soft) one month ago; respected.

7/2

2nd

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Coup De Coeur

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Can make mistakes but not last time at Sedgefield when beating three rivals with ease (2m, good to soft); that race rather fell apart and he's up 7lb; could be vulnerable.

13/2

Form: PF-572 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
10yo who isn't the force of old but has dropped down the weights accordingly and finished second to an improving winner at Musselburgh last month; could be a contender if backing up that performance.
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9

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:43 Ayr

Carcaci Castle

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

10yo who isn't the force of old but has dropped down the weights accordingly and finished second to an improving winner at Musselburgh last month; could be a contender if backing up that performance.

15/2

5th

2

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

16:05 Hexham

Carcaci Castle

11st 8lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

Fair third at Kelso in December (2m1f, good to soft) but has failed to complete on both outings since, latest over 2m4f at Perth (fell four out); on a fair mark at present but a bit to prove.

14/1

5th

2

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

16:05 Hexham

Carcaci Castle

11st 8lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

Fair third at Kelso in December (2m1f, good to soft) but has failed to complete on both outings since, latest over 2m4f at Perth (fell four out); on a fair mark at present but a bit to prove.

14/1

Form: P5-443 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
11yo who is very lightly raced for his age; two wins over hurdles but hasn't been showing enough over fences this season to suggest he'll be winning this from 6lb out of the handicap.
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4th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Chumlee

10st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

11yo who is lightly raced for his age; never threatened on his completed starts over fences last season (fell early latest); is a dual hurdle winner but suspicion he might prove vulnerable to some of the much younger legs in this line-up.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.10
Straight Forecast £30.38
Tricast £234.83
Trifecta £268.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Ballyfort

RP RATINGS:

Carcaci Castle

The Guardian:

Tommy Combats

The Star:

Wotter Trotter

The Times:

Disguisedlimit

SPOTLIGHT:

Great Pepper

THE NORTH:

Coup De Coeur

TOPSPEED:

Netywell

The Sun:

Tommy Combats

Daily Mail:

Ballyfort

D Express:

Ballyfort

Daily Record:

Ballyfort

POSTDATA:

Carcaci Castle

Daily Mirror:

Carcaci Castle