May 05 / 14.30 Ayr

14.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2-1612 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; had a good winter on the AW for Iain Jardine and has returned from a two-month break with two more sound AW runs; 0-10 on turf, although has run well on occasions; chance.
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1st

11

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Little Mi Mi

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three wins in 2026, the first two over C&D; another career-best display when scoring at Ayr last month and her two defeats since were in Class 3 and 4 company; considered.

10/1

4th

8

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Little Mi Mi

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Resurgent mare who has collected three wins this year, two on Newcastle AW and the latest at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month; they were Class 6 races, though, and she was soundly beaten when recently upped to Class 3.

8/1

11th

15

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Little Mi Mi

8st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish mare who's won three this year, proving at Ayr last time that she can do it on turf as well as Tapeta; upped another 5lb, though, and this is the first time she's run in higher than 0-65 company; not ruled out but she'll find this opposition tougher.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 9/732-

Last run: 319 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort; fair second in a Redcar maiden handicap last June (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces on for first time) but has been absent since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Keep The Gold

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Not yet off the mark and he's raced only at 5f since handicapping but he did look worth another go at 6f when keeping on well in fourth here (soft) last month, when first-time blinkers replaced cheekpieces; thereabouts.

8/1

4th

3

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Keep The Gold

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Dods

Eight-race maiden but placed three times, including over C&D; showed promise on soft ground on debut; blinkers replace cheekpieces; contender.

13/2

5th

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Keep The Gold

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Maiden (0-7); showed plenty of speed but run out of it late at Ayr (5f, good to firm; 13-2) recently; that was his first run since last June, so he's entitled to strip fitter here; runner-up twice since introduced to cheekpieces; possible.

4/1

3rd
10 (10)
Wee Mary

10/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 418773 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Newcastle in January (5f); mixed form since, one of her best efforts when third over 6f at Thirsk last time (good); each-way chance.
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4th

4

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Wee Mary

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a second win of 2026 at Musselburgh (5f) in June; only seventh of 11 in 5f Ayr handicap three days ago so she needs to bounce back.

3/1

7th

11

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Wee Mary

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Only turf win came off a 7lb lower mark at Musselburgh in June (5f, good); two decent runs since then, goes well on fast ground and one to consider.

7/1

4th

3

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Made all over C&D (good) at the beginning of the month and very nearly repeated the feat last week, collared only in the final strides; same mark today and another bold bid looks assured in her current mood.

9/4

20/1

Form: 54159- CD

Last run: 181 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who won twice at Musselburgh last season; ideally suited by good ground or softer but lacks a recent run.
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8th

6

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Ski Angel

8st 13lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: R Mike Smith

A dual 5f scorer in 2025; right back on track of late when placed in handicaps (around 5f) at Wetherby and Ayr so she ought to be thereabouts nudged up 1lb.

4/1

3rd

10

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: R Mike Smith

All her wins have come on good or slower and with that in mind her recent second at Wetherby on good to firm was most encouraging; the more rain to fall the better and she's a major player.

3/1

2nd

6

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:15 Wetherby

Ski Angel

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All his wins have been at 5f on good or softer; three fair runs this year; a possible, but stall 9 not ideal.

9/2

Form: 0008-3 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; won a Naas nursery (5f, good) off a 13lb higher mark; some fair efforts since, including when third at Dundalk in January; quite interesting on stable debut.
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11

(11)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Close third at Dundalk (5f, Polytrack) in January on final Irish start; his debut for this one was promising but well beaten since; now 1-18.

14/1

8th

2

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:38 Newcastle (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Of interest on his good third at Dundalk (5f, Polytrack) in January on final Irish start; fairly encouraging fifth on stable debut at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month; couldn't get into it at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last time and he's just 1-17, but is not written off.

13/2

7th

11

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Tommy McJohn

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

1-16, the win coming in a Naas nursery (5f, good) as a 2yo; may have needed his stable debut at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago and worth a market check off his much lower AW mark.

10/1

Form: 524-61 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Improved on reappearance run to win at Doncaster last month (5f, good to firm; second won next time); up 2lb; strong chance.
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5th

8

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Productive mare who has been successful three times this term and finished a creditable second in last two C&D attempts; came up short last time, however, and may be in the assessor's grip now.

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Three 5f handicap wins this year, the latest over C&D last week when comfortably outpointing six rivals; the combination of a 5lb penalty and stronger opposition may find her out.

13/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Canaria Queen

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

In-form mare; twice successful this season, including at Musselburgh (5f, Class 6, good; from 5lb lower); runner-up at Ripon on last two outings (Tees Aggregates a close third on penultimate start); has no issues with this track; merits respect.

7/2

16/1

Form: 10680- CD

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last July (good) and also won at Musselburgh last August; form tailed off towards the end of the season and now back on his last winning mark; lacks a recent run.
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5th

7

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins have been over 5f on good ground, latest at Musselburgh last August; hasn't been in top form this term, best run when third at Musselburgh in June (5f); bit to prove, including his stamina.

25/1

7th

7

(8)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Royal Duke

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: R Mike Smith

All three wins at 5f on good ground; not quite nailing it this year and it's up in the air as to whether this is his trip, having been well held in sole previous attempt, over C&D in April 2025.

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 351478 CD BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off this mark last August (good); also won at Newcastle in February; needs to bounce back after two below-par runs.
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3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Harb

10st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a second win of 2026 at Carlisle (5f) in May but he's been well below par over C&D and at Newcastle since; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

8th

9

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins in 5f Class 5 handicaps in 2026, at this track in February and then when beating Fierce at Carlisle three weeks ago; stable form is a plus but he needs to bounce back from a quiet run at Hamilton.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hit and miss but it was career win number nine when narrowly scoring at Carlisle 17 days ago (5f, good), coming from off the pace; 4lb higher here.

3/1

Form: 36267-

Last run: 181 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; ran a couple of fair races for Jim Goldie last term after being bought for 10,000gns in July; perhaps best watched after a 181-day break.
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7th

6

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Fear And Fast

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Jim Goldie

0-20 and he arrives below par, just fifth of ten in 5f Musselburgh handicap last month; others appeal more.

9/1

5th

7

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Fear And Fast

9st 1lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Remains winless and he has offered very little in a trio of runs this season, last two over C&D; significantly more is required.

9/1

6th

5

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Fear And Fast

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

18-race maiden; dropping down the weights but his two runs this year have seen him finish last at Ayr and over C&D; hood replaces a visor today; likely to pop up at some point but stable have more obvious claims with Wee Mary.

10/1

Non-runners

Phils Dream, Bonito Cavalo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.50
Straight Forecast £27.42
Tricast £250.49
Trifecta £244.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Canaria Queen

The Sun:

Tommy McJohn

TOPSPEED:

Wee Mary

RP RATINGS:

Canaria Queen

POSTDATA:

Canaria Queen

The Times:

Canaria Queen

Telegraph:

Canaria Queen

The Guardian:

Canaria Queen

Daily Mail:

Canaria Queen

D Express:

Canaria Queen

Daily Mirror:

Canaria Queen

The Star:

Canaria Queen

Daily Record:

Canaria Queen