July 05 / 15.15 Ayr

15.15

Good

Now Ayrshire Radio Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Now Ayrshire Radio Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2-3303

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who shaped well with third of 14 in 1m handicap at Carlisle 11 days ago, nearest finish; bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark with this return to 1m2f a likely plus.
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3rd

24

(10)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Altareq

8st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Lightly raced 4yo who made a promising start for his new yard this year and won at Ayr (1m2f, good) in July; however, he's struggled on his four subsequent starts (had a wound on right-hind when tailed off at Ayr last week).

50/1

11th

7

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Altareq

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Similar type to Tiernan, being a 4yo who has fairly low mileage; sole attempt at Ayr resulted in account-opening success (1m2f, good) off 2lb lower in July; has posted three duck eggs since but may prove resurgent back here.

8/1

12th

12

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 2

18:15 Hamilton

Altareq

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won over 1m2f at Ayr in July (good) and excuses for two heavy defeats since; can take a keen hold, so not sure to be suited by this step up to 1m4f.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 473U/0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Scored over 1m for Andrew Balding in 2024; off 22 months and came in last of 16 for his new yard in 1m1f York handicap 22 days ago; blinkers replace usual visor now.
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3rd

6

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:58 Chester

Break The Bank

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Winning miler for Andrew Balding; quiet stable debut but has perked up for blinkers, going close at Ayr (1m2f) and Hamilton (8.3f); kept on well last time, suggesting this return to further will benefit.

7/2

2nd

4

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Break The Bank

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A fair 1m scorer for Andrew Balding in 2024; off 22 months but quickly back on track with second of ten in 1m2f handicap at Ayr 11 days ago; needs considering off an unchanged mark.

7/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 742523 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
It's now 20 outings since his last victory; his run of good form came to an end when just third of five in 1m2f Beverley handicap 12 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.
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7th

4

(9)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Qitaal

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Ended long losing run with emphatic success at Newcastle (1m2f) this month; still on a workable mark after 4lb rise and recent defeat on soft turf is not viewed harshly; no surprise if he features.

12/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Qitaal

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Three-time turf winner who was well on top last week in a 1m2f Class 5 at Newcastle where the visor returned; back up 4lb in stronger company but he has won here and might not be far away.

8/1

1st

6

(8)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Qitaal

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Has posted some good efforts this season but is without a win since September 2024, and finished behind Amidst The Chaos at Doncaster last time; visor returns and he has an each-way chance.

7/1

4th
10 (10)
Idyllic

20/1

Form: 476-65 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
A dual 1m3f/1m4f scorer in 2025; underwent wind surgery before only fifth of six in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago; needs to take a step forward.
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4th

6

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:54 Redcar

Idyllic

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Wilf Storey

Mixed record in five runs this season, but she's reached the frame twice including a close third at Ayr (1m2f) on her penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and her two wins last season were off higher marks.

11/2

6th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Idyllic

9st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Wilf Storey

Won twice last year, including over this C&D on good to soft; good effort when third at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) 17 days ago but she hasn't been the most constent; claims if backing up that latest effort.

3/1

3rd

5

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Idyllic

9st 10lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Won twice off marks slightly higher than today's last season (1m3f/1m4f) and was seemingly back in good nick when running-on fourth over C&D (good) last month, but suffered heavy defeat on AW 16 days ago and has become far too inconsistent to rely upon.

16/1

Form: 0000-6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m winner in 2024 for Marco Botti; took a big step back in the right direction for his current yard with sixth of 20 in 1m handicap at the Curragh nine days ago, staying on well having been set a lot to do; very much one to consider.
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5th

3

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Thyer

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Dual 1m winner in Britain, both on good ground; steady return to form on recent starts; good third of 16 over this trip in a Galway festival handicap (Fratas, unplaced favourite); another solid display when second at the Curragh, up 3lb.

5/1

2nd

2

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Thyer

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Dual 1m winner in Britain, both on good ground; steady return to form of late, most recently in first-time visor at Galway, racing keenly when good third of 16 over 1m4f (yielding); step back in trip could suit now.

15/2

Form: 9-342

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega gelding who took a big step forward on his handicap debut when second of four at Yarmouth (1m6f) nine days ago; drops back in trip with cheekpieces added and he's respected after just four starts.
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6th

9

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Leonato

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Lope De Vega gelding who took a big step forward on his handicap debut when second of four at Yarmouth (1m6f) nine days ago; drops back in trip with cheekpieces added and he's respected after just four starts.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

10:30 Yarmouth

Leonato

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

His standout effort in three novice/maiden events was a 5l third at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on his second start; not easy to weigh up on handicap debut but he's bred to be useful and his dam ran well in a Group 3 at this trip; needs a close look in the market.

7/2

4th

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:10 Chepstow

Leonato

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Some support at 11-2 before bombing out on his only start at two but much better at 20-1 when third of eight at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on last month's reappearance; hails from the family of Dubawi and likely capable of better again; turf debut.

9/4

Form: 048102 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gained a third win of 2026 at Beverley (1m2f) in May; comes here on the back of a good second of five in another 1m2f handicap there 12 days ago so must enter calculations.
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3rd

2

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Mao Shang Wong

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Gained a third win of 2026 over C&D in May; back to his best with second of nine in 1m2f handicap at Newcastle 13 days ago; can go well in this lower grade.

4/1

2nd

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three wins over 1m2f this year, including at this track; runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in June but below his best in two starts since; drops in grade but others look stronger.

10/1

8th
2 (1)
Kokanee

9/2

Form: 45-261 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run in 1m2f handicap at Lingfield (on soft) last month; up 4lb here and any rain would be a help given he goes well on soft ground.
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3rd

4

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Kokanee

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ed Dunlop

Won at Lingfield (1m2f, soft) in June; not at the same level on his three starts since but he's back on deeper ground today and only 1lb higher than for that last win; possible player.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:17 Yarmouth

Kokanee

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Dual 1m2f winner, latterly this June; backward steps on last two starts, particularly latest on first AW run since 2024; that's a concern but he has a good record when the ground is softer than good, which keeps him in picture.

9/1

9th

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Kokanee

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ed Dunlop

Two-time winner, the latest on the turf track here (1m2f, soft) in June; needs to show he is as effective on AW.

6/1

Form: 111-87 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 when completing a hat-trick over C&D (third C&D success) in October but he's yet to fire this summer, soon ridden when only seventh of ten over C&D 16 days ago; has something to prove now.
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1st

9

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Scored four times here in 2025, including over this trip (soft) under Clifford Lee at this meeting; yet to fire this season but ran a bit better last time and dangerous to dismiss having returned to his last successful mark.

10/1

7th

10

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Scored four times here (three over C&D) in 2025; yet to fire this season however and never threatened when sixth of nine over 1m here three weeks ago.

50/1

6th

3

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: R Mike Smith

Won four handicaps here (1m-1m2f, good or slower) in the second half of 2025; yet to fire this time around and may need both slower ground and further help from the handicapper.

25/1

Form: 10-797

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £87.10
Straight Forecast £106.76
Tricast £594.31
Trifecta £381.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Altareq

TOPSPEED:

Qitaal

Telegraph:

Leonato

The Times:

Thyer

NEWMARKET:

Kokanee

Daily Record:

Leonato

RP RATINGS:

Altareq

D Express:

Altareq

Daily Mirror:

Altareq

The Sun:

Altareq

The Guardian:

Thyer

POSTDATA:

Qitaal

The Star:

Qitaal