June 19 / 19.52 Ayr

19.52

Good

Outcider Handicap

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

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 794-68

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-8 but put in pretty good front-running shift before fading into eighth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on Sunday, his second start for Simon Waugh; could have a say.
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7th

2

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Rorys Gold

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Runner-up at Ayr (1m, soft) in June but he hasn't backed that up in two starts over 7f since; record now reads 0-11 and he isn't proven over this far; others stronger.

14/1

8th

5

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Rorys Gold

9st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

0-10 and form has an uneven look to it, but he's off the same mark as when beaten under a length at Ayr (1m, soft) on his penultimate start; a possible for the frame with a repeat.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 777-

Last run: 261 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise in three novice races for Gary Rutherford last year (6f-7f) but makes seasonal/stable/handicap debut from a basement mark and is worth a glance in the betting.
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2nd

10

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Flying Moonlight

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Sandy Thomson

0-5; better since joining this trainer, twice placed over 1m here (Class 6); run style wouldn't suggest he's the most obvious candidate for 1m2f, but pedigree does offer hope; still open to improvement; isn't discounted.

11/2

3rd

11

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Flying Moonlight

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sandy Thomson

Soundly beaten all three 2yo starts (6f-7f) but placed behind Hunterian over C&D (soft) when upped in trip for recent seasonal/stable/handicap debut; still unexposed and will be dangerous if that run brought him on.

7/1

3rd

9

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Ayr

Flying Moonlight

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Gormley

T: Sandy Thomson

Showed nothing more than glimmers of promise in three novice races for Gary Rutherford last year (6f-7f) but makes seasonal/stable/handicap debut from a basement mark and is worth a glance in the betting.

25/1

Form: 5664-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Disappointing during four-race spell over hurdles for an Irish stable this year but belied 40-1 odds when keeping-on third for new yard at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago; still well handicapped on older form and should be fine back at 1m; no surprise if he features.
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4th

9

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Course form figures read 21315, with the latest win coming over C&D in June, and when fifth over C&D on his latest start this prominent racer had an excuse (slowly away); he's 1lb below his last winning mark and is capable of playing a leading role.

14/1

5th

6

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Both wins on this track, the latest over C&D off this mark in first-time cheekpieces in June (good); hasn't done as well since, but an interesting contender on a track where his record is 2131.

12/1

Form: 9-0640

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; seemed to respond well to first-time blinkers when fourth at Redcar (7f, good) last month, his third start for Noel Wilson, but suffered a heavy defeat a fortnight ago and now has it all to prove again; cheekpieces (worn once in April) tried again.
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1st

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Walk On Walk On

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Philip Kirby

Maiden (0-13); with the now-retired Noel Wilson when runner-up at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm; 10-1) in July; ran poorly (last of seven) back there next time; returns to AW for first start for Phil Kirby.

9/1

7th

8

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Walk On Walk On

8st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Noel Wilson

Ran his best race of the season when close second in a low-grade C&D handicap last time (good to firm); has a stiffer task up in grade here.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2/425- C

Last run: 399 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 8yo who tends to race a bit too freely and is usually ridden patiently; suited by this C&D and quite versatile ground-wise but absent since slightly disappointing run 13 months ago.
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4th

1

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Braes Of Doune

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Mainly campaigned over shorter but does stay this far; 399 days off before this season; never-never fourth of seven at Musselburgh (7f) last night was probably his most positive display since; back on his last winning mark.

5/1

4th

1

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

Braes Of Doune

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Not fired in two runs back from a 399-day absence; has won at this track and he is on a handy mark so not impossible he'll bounce back, for all the trip is on the sharp side.

5/1

Form: 7-76

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a telling blow in three 7f Irish maidens but showed some promise and is in calmer waters for this stable/handicap debut; ought to be more competitive this time.
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8th

9

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Carmel Valley

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Katie Scott

Ex-Irish; sound efforts when placed in two handicaps at Ayr in July (7f/1m, good/good to firm); below par on softer ground last time; could bounce back.

14/1

7th

10

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Carmel Valley

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Ex-Irish filly who has finished close up in handicaps here in her last two starts; gave it a good shot from the front over C&D two weeks ago and she's still unexposed after only six runs; respected off 1lb lower than last time.

7/2

Form: 006-57 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won off today's mark at Musselburgh (1m, good) last summer but went off the boil in the winter and has not been at his best on either start this year; younger rivals have more persuasive profiles.
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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: 6-8751 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Safely held off basement marks in first three handicaps but finished strongly from the rear to cause 22-1 surprise at Musselburgh (2m, good) a fortnight ago; only 1lb higher here and could quite plausibly have more to offer.
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7th

7

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rallied to win over C&D in June when the race was run to suit; ran respectably, despite things panning out less favourably, when returned to this scenario last time; possibilities if the cards drop right.

13/2

5th

6

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

C&D winner in June who didn't quite see it out over 1m1f here last time; not the easiest and often misses the break but a big field at this slightly lower level looks ideal; one to consider.

5/1

5th

6

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won off basement mark here in June and doubled tally in Ayr classified (also 1m, good) last month; further progress is not out of the question but he has more on his plate today and was soundly beaten in recent Ayr handicap won by Samra Star.

14/1

Form: -23632

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

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Payout
Exacta £14.30
Straight Forecast £13.72
Tricast £109.34
Trifecta £133.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hunterian

RP RATINGS:

Approaching Dawn

POSTDATA:

Mayor Of Maghera

The Times:

Hunterian

Daily Mail:

Hunterian

Daily Mirror:

Hunterian

Daily Record:

Hunterian

The Guardian:

Approaching Dawn

The Sun:

Approaching Dawn

The Star:

Approaching Dawn

Telegraph:

Mayor Of Maghera

D Express:

Mayor Of Maghera