May 05 / 15.30 Ayr

15.30

Good To Firm

Luxury Breaks At Western House Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 1f 20y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Luxury Breaks At Western House Hotel Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 360062

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden but came close at Cork last time when neck second in an 18-runner handicap (1m, good to yielding); contender.
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6th

7

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Land Of The Giants

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; won a 1m1f Ayr handicap in May and some decent runs in defeat since including in a Bellewstown claimer behind stablemate Minaun View last time; similar terms today so can be involved.

5/1

3rd

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Land Of The Giants

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Mostly running well this year; won at Ayr in May off 63 (1m, gd-fm) and not beaten far the last twice; 4l third of 10 in a 1m Dundalk claimer on penultimate and beaten 2.25l in Down Royal handicap latest; in the mix.

6/1

7th

8

(6)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Land Of The Giants

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; in good form on turf recently, with a breakthrough win at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) off 63 at the start of the month; fairly treated back on home soil but below his best in two starts since, including Dundalk claimer on Tuesday.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3-6222 C BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f handicap here in July 2024 (1m, good) but last two wins have been at Wolverhampton; three sound runs on the AW on last three starts and one to consider.
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3rd

8

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Dingwall

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Iain Jardine

Has never won above Class 6 and doesn't look as if he's about to put that right; consistent spell has been terminated by his form taking a dip in last few runs.

14/1

5th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Dingwall

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Won consecutive AW races in November (9.4f/8.6f) and has been placed several times since, including a close second off today's mark at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) in early May; needs to get back on track after two below-par runs, though.

6/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5080-5 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender.
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1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who last May gained a ninth C&D win; his more recent form is not so encouraging, though, just fifth of eight over C&D 16 days ago; needs to bounce back.

20/1

12/1

Form: 9023-4 C

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m2f at Ayr (good; cheekpieces on) and Newcastle (tongue-tie and cheekpieces) last term; some fair AW runs after that but off since January and perhaps best watched this time (no cheekpieces).
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1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

9th

4

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Blaze

11st 0lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f, latterly over C&D in September off 1lb lower than today; two minor honours from three starts this turf season ensure that he has a prominent place in calculations.

6/1

3rd

1

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Royal Blaze

10st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Ewan Whillans

Both wins last season were over 1m2f; hasn't worn headgear so far this season and was below-par dropped to 7f last time (good to firm; reportedly never travelling) having run creditably when fourth at Ayr after a break 15 days earlier (1m1f); interesting with cheekpieces back on

7/2

5th
11 (8)
Shifter

33/1

Form: 509-98 C

Last run: 116 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Out of form in three runs on the AW during the winter (latest over 1m4f) but is better on turf (won twice over 1m2f in May 2024); could go well at a decent price.
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5th

11

(11)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Shifter

9st 3lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Dual course winner (1m/1m2f); not the force of old but returned from break with respectable runs of late, most recently when a never-nearer third over C&D (good) yesterday; should be in the thick of it if turning out again.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Shifter

9st 6lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

C&D scorer in 2024; back in good form of late, runner-up in nine-runner handicap over C&D 16 days ago; a likely player again, nudged up 1lb.

6/1

33/1

Form: 4-6448

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden; had a wind op in November and ran one decent race on the AW in the winter (1.25l fourth of nine over 9.5f at Wolverhampton in February); below par next time; lacks consistency.
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7th

8

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Millbuie

8st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

27-race maiden; creditable third in a C&D classified event eight days ago (good); this is tougher.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Millbuie

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

Placed in similar event on AW two starts ago (1m2f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts on turf; remains a longstanding maiden.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Millbuie

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

25-race maiden; had run of the race at Newcastle (1m2f; third, 16-1) last week but was unable to make it count; no reason to think that this return to turf can unlock the door; others are more convincing.

20/1

12/1

Form: /5758-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Bought for 8,000gns out of Marcus Tregoning's yard last October having won a five-runner Bath novice over 1m2f in testing ground in 2024; didn't progress in handicaps last year but quite interesting off a decent mark on stable debut.
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3rd

5

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Tap Dancer

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Yet to strike form after four runs for new stable this year (1m-1m2f) and her only win was gained over 1m2f on heavy ground; continues to slip down the weights but drops back to 7f with quite a bit to prove.

7/1

7th

8

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Tap Dancer

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Became disappointing for Marcus Tregoning last year and has been safely held on all three starts for Jim Goldie this season but continues to slip down the weights and will be favoured by the forecast rain; can't be written off just yet.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Tap Dancer

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Not beaten far on either start for new stable this season, latterly when fourth of eight here (1m, good to firm) a month ago; will be suited by this move back up in trip and significant rain will make this heavy-ground winner of strong interest.

6/1

13/2

Form: 03222-

Last run: 208 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; runner-up on his last three starts last season, all with give in the ground, including when beaten a nose at Hamilton in September (8.5f, good to soft); lacks a recent run.
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4th

5

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Uncle Liam

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first success when prevailing at Hamilton (1m4f) in June and backed it up with a solid fifth in 1m3f handicap there 18 days ago; not out of things.

6/1

5th

5

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

17:52 Hamilton

Uncle Liam

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

11-race maiden prior to his step up to 1m4f at this track (good) 13 days ago which he won by a short head, leading 5f out and fighting off a strong challenge; 3lb rise does not look harsh and he has not had much exposure over this sort of trip; could go well again.

7/2

14/1

Form: 43050- C

Last run: 208 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f here on his seasonal reappearance in 2024 (good) and was fourth over 1m here after a break in May last year, so could go well despite lack of a recent run.
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9th

7

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over C&D last July and she got back on track with fourth of nine over C&D 16 days ago, despite going very freely; one to consider.

10/1

4th

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Zebra Star

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Scored over C&D (good to soft) off 3lb higher last summer and returns here after respectable fifth at Musselburgh (1m, good) this month but has a modest strike-rate and a steadily regressive profile; others preferred.

14/1

5th

6

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Zebra Star

9st 3lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Thoroughly exposed three-time winner who may need further now, with her last win coming at 1m2f; reappearance effort was underwhelming.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 48323-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Only win was in a maiden claimer at Navan (1m, good) in August 2024 when trained by Tony Mullins; three good runs on the AW when last seen out (October) and one to consider.
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1st

4

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won maiden claimer for Tony Mullins in August 2024 (1m, good); hasn't won since but a few fair runs for new yard, including when third at Carlisle in June (1m1f, soft); blinkers now tried; fast ground is a concern.

3/1

5th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Poor strike-rate but he ended 2025 in good form and he ran his best race of this campaign when third over 1m1f here last week; runs off the same mark and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

14/1

Form: 67394-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won a Ripon maiden last July (1m, good) and best subsequent run was when third in a Carlisle handicap in September (1m, soft); could go well on second run at this trip, but has a 190-day absence to overcome.
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10th

5

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Lovette

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Yet to make any further progress since winning 1m Ripon maiden a year ago and has been safely held on all three starts this season; might be aided by new tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces, though.

20/1

6th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Lovette

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

A fair 1m winner in 2025; yet to beat a rival in a pair of 1m/1m1f handicaps at Ayr this season though so has plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

4

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Lovette

9st 10lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Maiden winner last July (1m, good); no closer than about 3l in her six handicaps and finished last here two weeks ago.

16/1

Form: 15006- C

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Not a regular winner; successful at Musselburgh last September (1m, good) but form tailed off after that and lacks a run this time.
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3rd

9

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who has won three of his 58 races on turf, the latest over this trip at Musselburgh last September (good); has been a bit disappointing this season.

12/1

5th

5

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who is a C&D winner but has question marks over current form and whether he's still capable of cutting any mustard aged ten; gives classified grade a whirl.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £29.18
Tricast £126.80
Trifecta £137.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Glasses Up

The Times:

Uncle Liam

POSTDATA:

Dingwall

Telegraph:

Land Of The Giants

Daily Mail:

Tap Dancer

The Guardian:

Uncle Liam

D Express:

Uncle Liam

Daily Record:

Land Of The Giants

Daily Mirror:

Dingwall

The Star:

Dingwall

RP RATINGS:

Glasses Up

TOPSPEED:

Glasses Up

The Sun:

Glasses Up