June 19 / 18.00 Ayr

18.00

Good

AU Signature Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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AU Signature Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 487-31

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Kept on well to open account at Lingfield (1m1f, soft) a fortnight ago, his sixth start; will be favoured by the forecast rain here and might have more to offer over the slightly longer trip; high on the list.
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11th

18

(17)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Fans Favourite

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo whose three wins have all been on soft ground over 1m1f/1m2f, the most recent at Beverley two weeks ago; now 4lb higher and may not want the ground to dry out much, but there could still be more to come from this progressive sort; Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle.

4/1

1st

8

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:55 Beverley

Fans Favourite

9st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Hugo Palmer

He recorded two soft-ground wins (1m1f/1m2f) in June and wasn't discredited over further on AW in two subsequent starts; stiff 1m2f might be his gig and any rain would be a bonus; interesting.

7/1

2nd
9 (5)
Shifter

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 9-9854 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner (1m/1m2f); not the force of old but returned from break with two respectable runs last month, the latter a fourth of 12 at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm; also suited by soft); probably won't be far away.
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4th

6

(5)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Shifter

9st 2lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Two-time course scorer who came in a close third at Ayr (Off Spin in second) before extending her run of good efforts with a close fifth of 12 in 1m2f handicap there 13 days ago; a player once more eased 1lb.

11/4

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

5/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 0-5353 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Posted sound effort when third of 11 at Pontefract (1m2f, good) 11 days ago and competes off the same mark here but he's 0-15 now and not yet proven on ground slower than good.
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2nd

3

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Off Spin

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-19 but largely running well this season, third of seven in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle last time; one to consider from an easing mark.

5/1

3rd

5

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Off Spin

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

18-race maiden but he was in good form prior to a lesser effort at Redcar (1m1f, good to firm) last month; may be able to bounce back but others appeal more for win purposes.

13/2

14/1

Form: 050-95 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
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.
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9th

8

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Zebra Star

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Last two wins have been at Ayr, the most recent coming over 1m2f last summer, but she's been well held there on her last two starts; others preferred.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Dual course winner, the most recent over this trip (Class 6, good to soft) over a year ago; no obvious excuses (form figures 9549) in 2026, but does have a capable 5lb claimer aboard, and further rain could assist; stablemate of Golden Valour.

22/1

OUR TIP

Form: 16-798 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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.
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7th

11

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Penelopes Sister

8st 11lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

She's not been at the top of her game on her last two starts but she's on a handy mark on this season's best efforts; not discounted.

10/1

6/1

Form: 758-74 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

13

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:00 Ayr

Tap Dancer

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jim Goldie

Won 1m2f Bath novice as 2yo but just middling form from the front here of late, over 1m2f, 7f and 6f; dropping down the weights but this is competitive and the other two from the yard look more interesting.

20/1

7th

8

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Tap Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Only win was in a 1m2f novice at Bath (heavy) for Marcus Tregoning in October 2024; tried at various trips by Jim Goldie, best run when third over 7f here two weeks ago (good to firm; made the running); interesting on her first run at 6f.

11/2

10/1

Form: 0-5356 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has gained 11 of his 12 wins here (nine over this trip); safely held at other tracks on last two outings but now 2lb lower than when close third here (1m1f, good to firm) in early May; pretty versatile regarding ground; can't be ruled out.
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11th

7

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

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

6/1

Form: 13-346

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage filly; needs to prove her wellbeing after weakening quickly at Thirsk a fortnight ago but is now 6lb lower than when placed on seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April, and won't be bothered by the forecast rain (gained her 2yo win on soft ground).
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7th

6

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Myrrh

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Did well last season at about 1m but yet to get overly competitive in four handicaps, from 1m2f to 1m4f; perhaps this drop in trip can halt the slide.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Myrrh

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Low-mileage filly; needs to prove her wellbeing after weakening quickly at Thirsk a fortnight ago but is now 6lb lower than when placed on seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April, and won't be bothered by the forecast rain (gained her 2yo win on soft ground).

6/1

6th

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:10 Thirsk

Myrrh

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David O’Meara

Carried persistently left when awarded the race at Hamilton (8.5f, maiden) last September; twice placed since, including when third on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; latest Redcar fourth was broadly similar on RPRs; new trip but considered.

11/2

33/1

Form: 438-90

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden who ended last season on a low note and was also well beaten on first two outings this year (7f/1m); moves up in trip with a lot to prove.
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12th

1

(11)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Elizabeth Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Maiden who's gone sharply the wrong way for this yard, running poorly in three starts this season; didn't look to see out 1m2f (soft) two months ago and this is easier again but she's hard to recommend.

33/1

9th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Elizabeth Bay

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

12-race maiden who ended last season on a low note and was also well beaten on first two outings this year (7f/1m); moves up in trip with a lot to prove.

33/1

10th

11

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Elizabeth Bay

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Katie Scott

Finished close up in 7f events on the AW for previous trainer but two handicap runs either side of a break were disappointing and her stamina will be under pressure back on this track.

25/1

Non-runners

Dingwall

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £9.21
Tricast £55.38
Trifecta £57.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fans Favourite

SPOTLIGHT:

Myrrh

POSTDATA:

Dingwall

Daily Mirror:

Shifter

Daily Mail:

Glasses Up

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Telegraph:

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