May 20 / 15.42 Ayr

15.42

Good To Firm

Tennent’s Lager Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Tennent’s Lager Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
12 (9)
Geo

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.60
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 64-869

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
With a new yard this year; her mark continues to slide and Jim Goldie should find the key at some stage, but she needs to produce more than she's managed on her first three starts for the stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

21:00 Hamilton

Geo

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May and she's twice gone close here since, over C&D and at 1m3f; features prominently in calculations.

11/4

2nd

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Geo

10st 0lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month before respectable sixth at Thirsk (1m, good) and close second here (8.3f, good); comfortably held in fourth over 1m at Carlisle yesterday; takes a sizeable step up in trip but her trainer's horses are frequently versatile in terms of distance; might be a player if she stays.

7/2

4th

10

(8)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Geo

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jim Goldie

Returned to form when 12-1 and prevailing by a nose at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month; beaten just a neck off this mark at Hamilton last Wednesday and she's likely to play a part again with Tom Marquand taking the reins; due to go up 2lb.

13/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1-4412 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Returned from two-month break with a win at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month and he went close at Thirsk (1m, good) on Saturday; this C&D winner has very solid claims off the same mark as four days ago.
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7th

8

(11)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Hale End

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

In a consistent vein of form over 1m until below par over 1m1f last time; went very close over C&D on penultimate start and could go well returned to his usual trip.

10/1

10th

12

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Hale End

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Returned from two-month break with a win at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April; good runner-up efforts at Thirsk (1m, good) and Ayr (1m, good to firm) since; the line came a couple of strides too soon for his strong finish at Ayr and the extra yardage this afternoon may help; enters calculations.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 79-723 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
11yo who won three times last year, including this race (good to firm); this front-runner has been placed at Pontefract (1m, good) and Ripon (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; 3-5 at Ayr and he's on the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Garden Oasis

8st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who needs to produce more than he's managed on his last three starts but he's 3lb lower than when a close third at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May and has won at Ripon seven times; went close here in August 2024 when he last wore these blinkers (which replace cheekpieces); not discounted.

7/1

4th

5

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Garden Oasis

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runner; best form this term when placed a few times in spring, showing that he retains plenty of ability aged 11; gained last win off 7lb higher over C&D and can't be ruled out.

5/1

5th

1

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Garden Oasis

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Tough front-runner; ran a rare poor race last time but had been in good form prior to that, notably when a close third at Ayr last month (1m, good to firm); major chance.

9/2

16/1

Form: 5112-7 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Rejuvenated on AW late last year, winning two in a row at Newcastle (1m); it's possible he'll improve for last month's outing at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm; seventh of ten), which was his first of the year, but he needs to prove he can transfer his AW resurgence back to turf.
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12th

9

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Priapos

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and followed up in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) in the Carlisle Bell (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago to make it four wins from his last seven starts; climbing the weights but this thriving 4yo could give another good account.

10/1

1st

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Priapos

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Added to his two AW successes since joining these connections when winning over this C&D 25 days ago (good to firm); best form has been on quick ground and he's a contender off this 3lb higher mark; cheekpieces, worn once previously, now return.

11/2

1st

5

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Priapos

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Phillip Makin

Has done well over 1m for new connections, finding plenty for two wins on sand at Newcastle in late 2025; given a break after and two turf runs since, at Beverley and when fourth at Ayr ten days ago, suggest he isn't just an AW pony; can go well.

6/1

25/1

Form: 126-87 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.
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2nd

13

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Sam England

On dangerous mark but he's finished down the field in three runs this term and is now 0-12 in Flat turf events; others preferred.

25/1

5th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Mr Mistoffelees

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Often ran well last year, including on turf, and won at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he's finished down the field on both outings this season; he may be of greater interest when the blinkers return.

25/1

7th

9

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

19:20 Redcar

Mr Mistoffelees

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Sam England

In good form in blinkers towards the end of last year, winning at Newcastle (1m, AW) in October; however, he has a poor strike-rate and wasn't at his best in cheekpieces at Newcastle (1m, AW) six weeks ago following a break; cheekpieces remain on today.

14/1

25/1

Form: 814-00 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
18 visits to Ayr have yielded nine wins, the latest last September; the return to Ayr could be the catalyst for a big run but he's struggled at Musselburgh and Thirsk this year and a major turnaround is needed from this 12yo.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(3)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Redarna

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has been a prolific winner down the years, including at Carlisle; not solid on 2026 form but this drop back in grade may have positive effect; successful in last Class 5 attempt.

11/1

6th

10

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Redarna

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dianne Sayer

18 visits to Ayr have yielded nine wins, the latest last September; the return to Ayr could be the catalyst for a big run but he's struggled at Musselburgh and Thirsk this year and a major turnaround is needed from this 12yo.

25/1

12th

15

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Redarna

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Dianne Sayer

Sprung a 66-1 surprise in this on good to firm in 2022 (also fourth in 2024); added career win number 17, as an 11yo, at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last September but arrives with something to prove after finishing tailed off behind a couple of these on his Musselburgh reappearance.

66/1

Form: 721-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made debut last September and improved with each of his first three runs, winning at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in October when last seen; Newmarket trainer Roger Varian has a very healthy 29% strike-rate here and this well-bred 4yo has considerable potential off his opening mark.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:42 Nottingham

Return To Unit

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Improved with each run as a 3yo, getting off the mark in a C&D maiden last October (good ground); couldn't land a blow on his seasonal/handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, but still has potential and blinkers could help unlock it.

3/1

7th

2

(12)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Return To Unit

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Roger Varian

Made debut last September and improved with each of his first three runs, winning at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in October when last seen; Newmarket trainer Roger Varian has a very healthy 29% strike-rate here and this well-bred 4yo has considerable potential off his opening mark.

2/1

7

(3)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

13:35 Nottingham

Return To Unit

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

900,000gns yearling with top-notch pedigree; not much went right when midfield on debut at Windsor (1m, good) last month and he was beaten just a head at Lingfield (1m, AW) next time, when still looking inexperienced; there's a good chance he has more to offer and he's firmly in calculations.

7/4

14/1

Form: 29-097 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Musselburgh (where she won last September) and Ascot on her three starts this season; she needs to get back on track but seven visits to Ayr have yielded five wins and the return to this track may well prompt a revival.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Jannas Journey

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained a first win of 2026 in 1m handicap at Carlisle 12 days ago, getting up late to deny Inspired having been set a lot to do; bagged a remarkable seven successes (including here) last season so merits serious consideration now she's up and running this time around.

5/2

1st

2

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Jannas Journey

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Scorched through last summer, winning seven times at 6f-1m on a range of surfaces; back on last winning mark when close fourth here (7f, good to firm) on penultimate start and wasn't disgraced in big-field York handicap three weeks ago; cannot be ignored.

9/2

8th

11

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Jannas Journey

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had a wonderful 2025, winning seven times at 6f-1m on a range of surfaces; back on last winning mark and first sign of encouragement this year when running on for fourth of nine over 7f at Carlisle (good to firm) 13 days ago; player if she can build on that.

11/1

16/1

Form: 6316-7 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins last year (various ground) and she's just 1lb above her last winning mark; soundly beaten over C&D a fortnight ago but she may have needed that reappearance outing and is not discounted.
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4th

2

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Three-time C&D winner last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; much less effective when ridden very patiently on all four appearances this season but her keeping-on fifth here (1m2f, soft) last month was a big step back in the right direction; well handicapped now and needs close attention in the betting.

7/1

5th

1

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Always behind on all three appearances this season but was a three-time course winner (1m, good to firm-soft) last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; fine over today's trip and sure to appreciate this ease in grade; interesting to see whether connections opt to revert to more positive tactics today.

8/1

8th

8

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Penelopes Sister

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won here in 2024 and added three wins at Ayr last year; she's below her last winning mark but has been well beaten on both outings this spring and a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 3319-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran five times for the Gosdens, winning a maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good) last July; no threat when sixth of ten at 9-1 on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) but this well-bred 4yo may have needed that run and is just the type his new trainer does very well with; a possible.
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5th

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Kaleido

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

A fair 7f winner for John and Thady Gosden last summer; has steadily found his form for current yard, runner-up in five-runner event over C&D five days ago; player off an unchanged mark.

7/2

2nd

1

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Kaleido

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

A fair 7f winner for John and Thady Gosden in 2025; back on song for his current yard with a clear second of seven in 1m Pontefract handicap 12 days ago; a likely player nudged up 2lb.

3/1

2nd

3

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Kaleido

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Maiden winner for previous yard; not particularly solid on his handicap form this term for new stable (40-1 last time) but is the type to bear in mind if there's market support.

9/2

Form: 20-603 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who went close on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm) last August and, after three lesser runs on AW, was back on song when 1l third at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 11 days ago; this front-runner can make another bold bid and could be bang there once more.
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5th

2

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Degale

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Sole win from 12 starts came in a Ripon novice in 2024 (1m, good); hasn't been the most consistent this season and he's been well beaten on his last two outings; down to a career-low mark but others are preferred.

20/1

8th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Degale

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David & Nicola Barron

Keen-going type who is winless since 2024; not proving the easiest to catch right this season too, beating just one in 1m Carlisle handicap ten days ago.

14/1

13th

10

(6)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Degale

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Often front-runner who can race freely; sole win from ten starts came in a Ripon novice (1m, good) in August 2024 but his best effort since undergoing wind surgery came when a 1l third of 11 at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last month; below his best in two starts since.

20/1

Non-runners

Sir Paul Ramsey

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £61.10
Straight Forecast £36.23
Tricast £385.68
Trifecta £510.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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POSTDATA:

Hale End

Telegraph:

Kaleido

RP RATINGS:

Sir Paul Ramsey

TOPSPEED:

Penelope's Sister

Daily Mail:

Garden Oasis

NEWMARKET:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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The Times:

Hale End

The Guardian:

Hale End

The Sun:

Hale End