March 06 / 16.20 Ayr

16.20

Soft

Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 326-12

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Came good with hard-fought success on seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November, his seventh start over hurdles, and bettered that performance when clear second to a handicap blot here (2m3f, soft) the following month; no surprise if he plays another major role.
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8th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Red Cadillac

11st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Came good with hard-fought success on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November and has improved on that in two Ayr outings since, upped to around this trip and winning on soft last time; up 8lb which demands another career best but he has to be respected in current form.

8/1

1st

8

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Red Cadillac

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Came good with hard-fought success on seasonal debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November, his seventh start over hurdles, and bettered that performance when clear second to a handicap blot here (2m3f, soft) the following month; no surprise if he plays another major role.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: P-6668

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

9/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 98-111

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Safely held on first two British starts but has looked a different horse since returning from a layoff in December, winning three in a row (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in grade today but could quite plausibly have more improvement to come over the longer trip.
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3rd

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Kazar Forez

11st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Safely held on first two British starts but has looked a different horse since returning from a layoff in December, winning three in a row (1m7f-2m1f); moves up in grade today but could quite plausibly have more improvement to come over the longer trip.

9/2

1st

1

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:23 Catterick

Kazar Forez

12st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Landed a gamble at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) last month and easily followed up at Sedgefield (2m1f, good to soft) on Sunday; effective on testing ground in France and could be very tough to beat under 7lb penalty.

8/11

1st

2

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:40 Sedgefield

Kazar Forez

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Ex-French 6yo who justified market support at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) on reappearance and only third British attempt, opening his account; may build on that win and show further improvement at an ordinary level; respected.

8/13

Form: 618462 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Gained three of his four hurdling wins over C&D, the latest off 3lb lower in November (soft ground); recent efforts have been respectable but he might find others in this line-up better handicapped.
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6

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

16:15 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Won two in a row over hurdles here in the summer (2m/2m4f, good) and respectable efforts here on both starts last month (2m4f/2m, good); has won on soft ground; this 7yo might not be far away if he takes to fences.

8/1

5th

4

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:22 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: R Mike Smith

Won for the third time at this track, getting the better of Annie Agnew over 2m4f (good; 7-2 favourite) on penultimate start; however, had no answers to that reopposing rival (on revised terms) back here latest; dropping back to 2m is no real concern; highest on the shortlist.

4/1

3rd

2

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Follow Charlie

12st 0lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: R Mike Smith

Back in prime form here this summer, winning twice (2m/2m4f, good) under Murray Dodd; ought to make his presence felt again, despite career-high mark.

5/2

Form: 4-5232 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Placed on consecutive starts in cheekpieces here (2m4f/2m3f) in December/January and again ran well when close second in first-time visor at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on latest outing; contests this competitive race from a career-high mark but still enters calculations.
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12th

16

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Forest Blaze

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mark Walford

Below par at Ayr last time, ending a consistent spell of form; rebound looks possible but this is a difficult task and he's still seeking a first win away from Hexham.

33/1

5th

7

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Forest Blaze

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Placed on consecutive starts in cheekpieces here (2m4f/2m3f) in December/January and again ran well when close second in first-time visor at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) on latest outing; contests this competitive race from a career-high mark but still enters calculations.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-23

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Very unexposed 6yo who has finished close up in two small-field hurdles this year (2m6f/3m); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but has plenty of scope for improvement.
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14

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Assertive Walk

10st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Maiden has run his best two races on good ground; beaten 7.75l when fourth behind a couple of these in a qualifier for this race at Wetherby last time; likely capable of better and can't discount.

22/1

4th

12

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

15:20 Wetherby

Assertive Walk

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Four-race maiden whose form dipped in Ayr handicap (2m4f) most recently; however, he's in good hands and may do better still; remains attractively treated on his first couple of efforts.

16/1

6th

2

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Assertive Walk

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Very unexposed 6yo who has finished close up in two small-field hurdles this year (2m6f/3m); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but has plenty of scope for improvement.

7/1

Form: 449111 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
In career-best form last month, completing hat-trick with dominant win from the front at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) eight days ago; effectively only 2lb higher here (due to go up another 6lb) and the longer trip will also suit; commands respect in current mood.
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5th

2

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:35 Wetherby

Thank You Blue

11st 6lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Pulled up after losing a shoe in a handicap chase at Sedgefield last time, having finished in the frame in his five previous races this term, all off much lower marks over fences; went up 19lb when completing a hat-trick in handicap hurdles last season, so although conditions suit, faces a stiffer task now back hurdling.

11/1

3

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

15:15 Sedgefield

Thank You Blue

11st 11lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Three hurdle wins at up to 2m4f last season (all with some give in the ground); fair form over fences at up to 3m2f this term (second over 2m3f here two runs back); wouldn't rule out.

2/1

2nd

2

9th Sep 2026

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:00 Sedgefield

Thank You Blue

11st 6lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Six-time hurdle winner; 0-11 as a chaser and unproven over this far, but he's running well and a late mistake perhaps cost him here last time (2m3f); chance if he can see this out.

4/1

Form: /12-35 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Just 1-8 over hurdles but was placed on seasonal debut at Haydock (3m, good to soft) and his subsequent Uttoxeter fifth (2m4f, soft) was perfectly respectable; probably won't be far away
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3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Gege Ville

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Just 1-8 over hurdles but was placed on seasonal debut at Haydock (3m, good to soft) and his subsequent Uttoxeter fifth (2m4f, soft) was perfectly respectable; probably won't be far away

7/1

5th

6

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:06 Uttoxeter

Gege Ville

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

A very lightly raced 10yo who has been competitive in all his handicap hurdles from 2m3f to 3m and Haydock last time was a higher-grade race; dropping back to 2m4f is probably a good thing.

8/1

2nd

6

24th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:35 Ayr

Gege Ville

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

Very lightly raced 9yo who won a bumper here on debut in 2021 and returned from a long absence to score on his handicap debut at Haydock (2m3f, heavy) 65 days ago; up 5lb but could have plenty more to offer.

11/4

Form: 00-652 BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but ran big race when second of 16 at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) in January and will be a tough nut to crack if in similar form here.
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1st

2

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 75y

15:55 Punchestown

Chanceawetmorning

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler has won three times at up to 2m4f in that sphere and is rated 125; looked set to win when taking a heavy fall on chase debut in an incident-packed four-runner race at Kilbeggan (3m); made amends with a 5l win over 2m5f at Sligo two weeks ago.

7/2

1st

4

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

17:15 Sligo

Chanceawetmorning

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler has won three times at up to 2m4f in that sphere and is rated 125; looked set to win when taking a heavy fall on chase debut in an incident-packed four-runner race at Kilbeggan (3m); every chance if the fall hasn't left its mark.

9/4

Form: 2846

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing more than minor promise in three maiden/novice hurdles this year, the latest over C&D (soft; had wind op soon afterwards); needs to take a good step forward on this handicap debut.
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9th

10

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:17 Perth

Largy Meadow

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: R Mike Smith

Runner-up in the two handicaps he has completed and could have done with a truer pace when chasing home the market leader over 2m4f here last time; he's highly likely to get one here and he's one to consider.

9/1

2nd

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:43 Perth

Largy Meadow

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Patiently ridden and bustled up the winner (Camarrate) at Newcastle (2m4f, good; from 2lb lower) on penultimate start; pulled up over C&D subsequently; still low mileage, so isn't a forlorn hope if bouncing back from that blip.

12/1

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:10 Perth

Largy Meadow

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

Improved form when 16-1 runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good) 12 days ago on second handicap start; needs to back up that latest performance but he's unexposed on good ground and drying conditions would aid his cause.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £104.00
Straight Forecast £98.00
Tricast £734.76
Trifecta £836.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Thank You Blue

TOPSPEED:

Assertive Walk

Daily Mirror:

Kazar Forez

SPOTLIGHT:

Chanceawetmorning

The Times:

Gege Ville

Telegraph:

Assertive Walk

D Express:

Assertive Walk

The Star:

Kazar Forez

Daily Record:

Kazar Forez

POSTDATA:

Thank You Blue

The Guardian:

Thank You Blue

Daily Mail:

Thank You Blue

The Sun:

Thank You Blue