February 10 / 13.35 Ayr

13.35

Good To Soft

Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Join Racing TV Now Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 86702

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner last February; best run over hurdles when 12l second to a progressive subsequent winner over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time (good to soft); interesting on that run.
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7th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

The Coffey Boy

11st 2lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Low-mileage 7yo who made all and held on narrowly from Velvet Vulcan in conditional jockeys' race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in February; not in the same form when fifth over 2m back at Ayr since but the return to 2m4f may see him in a better light.

9/1

5th

4

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

The Coffey Boy

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Low-mileage 7yo who made all and held on narrowly from Velvet Vulcan in conditional jockeys' race at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last time, opening his rules account; raised 4lb but William Maggs, who keeps the ride, can use his 5lb claim this time; open to further progress in any case and looks likely to be as effective back down in distance; respected.

7/2

1st

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

The Coffey Boy

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Ian Duncan

Irish point winner last February; best run over hurdles when 12l second to a progressive subsequent winner over 2m1f at Sedgefield last time (good to soft); interesting on that run.

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4-4642

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Lingfield on the AW for Mike Murphy (2m, 1m4f); best run over hurdles when a head second to So Many Roads in a 19-runner handicap over C&D last time (soft); the pair were 6l clear that day, so chance off 2lb higher.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6P84U4 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won twice over C&D last February (soft, heavy); fair form over fences this season; on a good mark on his return to hurdling and an interesting contender.
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2nd

10

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

The Jewellers Pet

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won this last year (heavy) and, following an unsuccessful stint over fences, he returned to form when back over hurdles and third over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago, when short of room turning for home; contender.

13/2

3rd

1

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

The Jewellers Pet

12st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Ian Duncan

Won twice over C&D last February (soft, heavy); fair form over fences this season; on a good mark on his return to hurdling and an interesting contender.

10/1

4th

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

The Jewellers Pet

11st 7lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Ian Duncan

Both hurdles wins at Ayr (2m4f); was in the process of showing best chase form when hampered and unseating rider soon after two out there (2m) last time; could go well off a handy mark, provided he takes to Sedgefield (first run here).

9/2

Form: 095

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at triple figure odds in three 2m novices here; needs to improve now up in trip on handicap debut.
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4th

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Ck OMara

10st 13lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: R Mike Smith

Beat Coylton King (runs in the 5.40) at Ayr (3m, soft) last month, but well held off this 5lb higher mark last time; wouldn't rule out.

7/1

6th

6

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Ck OMara

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Contesting only his second handicap when the well-backed winner of a 3m soft-ground handicap at Ayr, where he was going away at the finish; up 5lb and they claimed 7lb last time so has more on his plate at these weights, but he looks an improver.

4/1

1st

5

7th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Ck OMara

11st 2lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was safely held when fourth on last month's handicap debut here (2m4f, soft) and needs today's longer trip to unlock improvement.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4U-731 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been here, latest when beating Velvet Vulcan by a head in a 19-runner handicap over this trip last month (soft; went clear but only just held on); should go well off this 3lb higher mark.
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4th

8

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

So Many Roads

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald Whillans

Resumed winning ways at Ayr (2m4f) in January but failed to back it up when a well-held fifth in another 2m4f handicap at that track 43 days ago; others appeal more.

11/1

5th

2

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

So Many Roads

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald Whillans

Both wins have been here, latest when beating Velvet Vulcan by a head in a 19-runner handicap over this trip last month (soft; went clear but only just held on); should go well off this 3lb higher mark.

100/30

Form: 82-560 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate of 1-23; well behind So Many Roads over C&D last time (soft); plenty to find on that form.
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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: -54P82 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Maiden; best run this season when a head second to a well-handicapped, subsequent winner when fitted with cheekpieces (retained) at Newcastle last time (2m4f, soft); clear of the rest that day so although up 2lb is one with a chance.
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7th

5

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

13:35 Ayr

Burning It Up

11st 11lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Maiden; best run this season when a head second to a well-handicapped, subsequent winner when fitted with cheekpieces (retained) at Newcastle last time (2m4f, soft); clear of the rest that day so although up 2lb is one with a chance.

2/1

2nd

3

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle

Burning It Up

11st 8lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Eight-race maiden over hurdles; showed some promise when placed in novice company last season but has been rather disappointing in handicaps from 2m-3m this term; cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

Form: 53-05P

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in the C&D handicap won by So Many Roads last time; others have stronger claims.
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5th

3

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Bray Dale

11st 1lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Catch Bissett

Encouraging handicap debut when third at Ayr (2m, soft) last March but soundly beaten or pulled up in the meantime and no improvement for cheekpieces at Ayr last time out; visored this time; all uphill on these terms.

66/1

Form: 25795P D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Southwell and Sedgefield for Fergal O'Brien last season (soft/good to soft); bought for £5,500 in May and rather disappointing for new yard, with cheekpieces last twice; on a good mark now.
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10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:37 Perth

Jakana

10st 10lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Partial revival on chase debut here (3m, good) in April but she did not shine at Cartmel one month later; has plenty of form to make this look an attractive mark but there are doubts on this return to hurdling.

25/1

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

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £45.80
Straight Forecast £44.23
Tricast £317.90
Trifecta £245.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Burning It Up

RP RATINGS:

So Many Roads

D Express:

The Coffey Boy

The Times:

The Jeweller's Pet

Daily Record:

Velvet Vulcan

Telegraph:

Burning It Up

Daily Mirror:

Burning It Up

The Sun:

Burning It Up

The Star:

Burning It Up

POSTDATA:

So Many Roads

The Guardian:

So Many Roads

Daily Mail:

So Many Roads