May 20 / 16.42 Ayr

16.42

Good To Firm

Birra Poretti Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 50y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Birra Poretti Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 714-07 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Down the field over about 1m at Musselburgh and Hamilton on his two starts this season; however, his sole win came over this C&D last August and it's possible the return to Ayr and drop back to 7f will trigger a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Native Honey

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Dual winner at Ayr (7f, good to firm/good) this year but his recent record is very mixed and he was last of five over that C&D 11 days ago; not easy to predict here and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Native Honey

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

3-3 over this C&D, latest success coming three weeks ago (good; Abduction a length back in third but 2lb better off); up 2lb; chance.

7/2

1st

3

(2)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Native Honey

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Down the field over 6f and then in a higher grade than this on last two starts but he has more going for him back over C&D, having won his first attempt last August (good) and then quite readily in May (good to firm); solid claims for last year's winning trainer-jockey combination.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 425318 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Some good form this spring prior to winning at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; flopped at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago but he shouldn't be written off today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Tattie Bogle

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Hard to win with (3-30) but had a consistent campaign and suffered interference last time at Beverley; 7f specialist.

7/2

8th

7

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Versatile tactically and his last win was here in June; 6lb higher now but was runner-up off this mark at Lingfield four days ago (7f AW) when in first-time cheekpieces; each-way claims.

11/2

2nd

5

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good) in June and he ran another good race when a clear second there last time; this return to Polytrack is no problem and he should give it another good shot with cheekpieces added.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 914862 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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.
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

4th
5 (3)
Qazaq

5/1

Form: 838726 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
0-15 since winning his first three starts; however, he went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) two starts ago despite trouble in running and was again denied a clear run when sixth there (7f, good) last time; could be in the mix if getting the breaks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Qazaq

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Three AW wins; 0-9 on turf but has a 7f race in him on grass on best form in the spring and had another troubled run at Beverley on Friday; has worn various aids on last two starts, goes without this time.

11/2

11th

3

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Qazaq

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run as he's winless since 2024; ran okay in a new hood/cheekpieces combination at Musselburgh but has another change of headgear now; others probably safer.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Qazaq

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run but he looked an unlucky second over C&D in April and hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green since, short of room last 1f when fifth at Catterick (7f) last time; weighted to go well off a reduced mark with cheekpieces added (hood also refitted).

7/2

Form: 15006- C

Last run: 205 days

W: 8st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
10yo who made a winning reappearance here in 2024 (sole course win from 29 attempts) and was on the scoresheet at Musselburgh last September; however, his campaign petered out tamely and a return to form is needed on his seasonal debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran (5-81) stablemate of Zebra Star; respectable third over 1m here (good to firm) in July, but could make only minimal inroads over C&D (fifth; 22-1) latest; this is a slightly easier task.

18/1

5th

12

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Golden Valour

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Now 1lb lower than for his Musselburgh win (1m, good) last September but he hasn't posed a serious threat this season and was well held over C&D last Monday; needs to raise his game.

16/1

6th

9

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran with plenty of course form to his name; third of nine over 1m here last week (winner Runninsonofagun runs in the 4.00); one of three runners for the stable.

10/1

Form: 67868- D

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way after he made a winning reappearance at Carlisle last May but he returns having had wind surgery and the break may have helped; 2lb lower than when last successful and could be involved.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Had wind surgery prior to Ayr reappearance effort that seemed to be needed; gained most recent success off 4lb higher over C&D (good to soft) just over a year ago and looks interesting back here.

4/1

6th

8

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 1lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

His form went the wrong way after he made a winning reappearance at Carlisle last May but he returns having had wind surgery and the break may have helped; 2lb lower than when last successful and could be involved.

9/1

8th

4

(10)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:46 Redcar

Rwenearlytheredad

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made virtually all off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May but not really firing on all cylinders since (six more runs) and has stamina to prove on first venture beyond 1m.

10/1

7th
1 (6)
Great

9/2

Form: 43-063

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not at the top of his game this season but hasn't run badly over 6f on his last two starts and he's possibly better at 7f; he's dropped down the weights and could have a big part to play.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Great

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Two wins on fast ground this summer (5f-6f; handles heavy); disappointed as favourite at Carlisle 19 days ago; drawn wide and others have stronger claims.

10/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Great

9st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Got up late for a C&D win last month and added to his tally at Pontefract (5f, also good to firm) on Wednesday; 5lb penalty demands a bit more from him but he's evidently in good nick.

11/4

1st

5

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Great

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Got up late to win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month; denied clear run when close fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) next time and kept on for third at Thirsk (6f, good) last Saturday; it's possible he'll get going too late back down to 5f but the stiff track and strong pace will help; chance.

4/1

12/1

Form: 0747-0

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his 15 starts and he's inconsistent; however, he could improve for last month's reappearance run at Thirsk and he's on a handy mark on last season's best 6f form; has hinted a few times that this step back up to 7f will be worth exploring and he's not discounted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Macedonian

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Off a much reduced mark and with a new visor fitted he ran his best race for a while to be second of 13 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) recently; clear claims if he can back that up.

8/1

2nd

7

(14)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Macedonian

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Arrives out of sorts, tried in cheekpieces when last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; visor is tried here.

33/1

9th

1

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macedonian

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

6f Polytrack winner; on the slide in the handicap for some time; drops again in grade for this first start at the track; has shown he acts on Tapeta at Newcastle and is on a very handy mark in relation to the form he showed there last October; blinkers go on; remains unproven over this trip.

33/1

Non-runners

Pension Pot

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Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £18.55
Tricast £111.72
Trifecta £102.10

Selections

The Guardian:

Native Honey

RP RATINGS:

Tattie Bogle

SPOTLIGHT:

Great

POSTDATA:

Habrdi

TOPSPEED:

Rwenearlytheredad

Daily Mail:

Native Honey

The Star:

Native Honey

Daily Mirror:

Tattie Bogle

The Sun:

Tattie Bogle

The Times:

Great

D Express:

Great

Telegraph:

Habrdi

Daily Record:

Habrdi