May 05 / 15.00 Ayr

15.00

Good To Firm

Sunday Lunch At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Sunday Lunch At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 07-773

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-11 but he has not been with Jim Goldie long and his latest Musselburgh third (1m, good) was encouraging; Paul Mulrennan replaces an apprentice today and a bigger effort could be forthcoming.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Ashen

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first win for his current yard at Ayr (7f) in May and has continued in good nick, fourth of 11 back there five days ago; drops back in trip here but he's well in the mix again.

3/1

4th

5

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Ashen

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had just two 7f runs on turf for this yard, winning over C&D (good to firm) in May, then third to The Gay Blade here (soft) 17 days ago; weights chance of turning things round with that one but Paul Mulrennan switches to Native Honey; a good run is still on the cards.

7/1

3rd

5

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Ashen

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Placed over 1m at Musselburgh (good) in April and justified strong market support when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month, his fifth start for Jim Goldie; not sure to be aided by the forecast rain but still features prominently in calculations.

3/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 391486 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Only turf win was in a Brighton novice (6f, soft) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in October 2023; however, he has run two sound races to be placed at Ayr on last two starts (7f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

Form: 6777-8 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a purple patch last summer, winning three 7f handicaps (including here); 5lb lower than for the last of them and last month's return to action should have sharpened her up.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Thirsk

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year, the most recent coming at Catterick off a 9lb higher mark than today's; her last two efforts have been solid and she's an each-way contender.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Coconut Bay

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; this 7yo hasn't been in the same form this season but her recent 3l fourth to Classy Clarets at Musselburgh (7f, good) was a step back in the right direction and she's a three-time winner at Catterick; remains 8lb below her last winning mark and is capable of going well.

7/1

4th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Coconut Bay

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won four times last year; promising third at Ayr last month but she hasn't built on it in two subsequent outings; sneaking down the weights but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

Form: 854176 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for new connections when leading late on in a 7f handicap at Southwell in March; not quite so good twice since but he still commands plenty of respect in this field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Camera Shy

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for new connections when leading late on in a 7f handicap at Southwell in March; not quite so good twice since but he still commands plenty of respect in this field.

5/1

6th

4

(11)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Not at his best at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) 11 days ago, but had previously narrowly beaten the winner of that race over this C&D; drawn wide, but still respected if bouncing back now returned here.

15/2

7th

9

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Camera Shy

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Snapped a losing sequence a fortnight ago at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) where benefiting from the strong pace to collar Anthropologist close home; unexposed at today's trip and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; he's one to consider.

5/1

Form: 075488 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Getting on for three years since his last turf success and this veteran hasn't been at his best at Newcastle of late; opposable back at 7f and returned to the grass.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut.

8/1

7th

6

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran (13-103), latest win C&D (from 5lb higher) on New Year's Day; out of sorts lately, so perhaps age is beginning to catch up with him.

20/1

10/1

Form: 22-509

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Into the veteran stage but on a competitive mark on form as recent as December; recent Redcar run should have sharpened him up but others may have his measure for win purposes.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won a similar race over C&D last summer when rated 2lb higher; he has finished second in two of his last three starts, the latest on AW nine days ago, and another big run looks likely.

2/1

2nd

5

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner (2023); not far behind Barleybrown and Abu Royal here this month, but declined a winning opportunity (carried head high and idled) next time; visor didn't work at Beverley last week, so question marks persist.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:30 Beverley

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up and he didn't look particularly resolute when nevertheless going close at Musselburgh (1m) most recently; chance depends on the effects of new headgear.

7/2

Form: 956-8

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to offer much in his four starts, including his handicap debut at Musselburgh last week (7f, good), but he's bred to do better at some point; stable also run Ashen.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Approaching Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Low-mileage 6yo who tends to start slowly but has respectable recent handicap form at Musselburgh, namely a 1m win and two efforts in the frame; reasonably solid.

7/2

4th

7

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Yet to master the start; it was seventh-time lucky over 1m here this month and quickly bounced back from a soft-ground disappointment to be third under same conditions as win last week; extra furlong here gives him more time to catch up; not ruled out.

4/1

3rd

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

More settled without headgear when gaining a first win, over C&D this month; very slowly away when failing to beat a rival in 1m Ayr handicap three days ago though so has it to prove now.

5/1

Non-runners

Jkr Cobbler, Alex Belardo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £12.97
Tricast £24.31
Trifecta £36.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ashen

POSTDATA:

Jkr Cobbler

The Times:

Coconut Bay

RP RATINGS:

Ashen

Telegraph:

Ashen

The Guardian:

Ashen

Daily Mail:

Ashen

D Express:

Ashen

The Sun:

Ashen

The Star:

Ashen

Daily Record:

Ashen

Daily Mirror:

Jkr Cobbler