July 05 / 15.50 Ayr

15.50

Good

Book The Sounds Of Summer Racenight Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Book The Sounds Of Summer Racenight Classified Stakes

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 751934 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 6yo who tends to start slowly but has respectable recent handicap form at Musselburgh, namely a 1m win and two efforts in the frame; reasonably solid.
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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

8th

9

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Approaching Dawn

9st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Two wins this season, a Musselburgh handicap in June (good) and last time a C&D classified (good); this is tougher but has an each-way chance.

6/1

1st

2

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Approaching Dawn

9st 9lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Low-mileage 6yo who tends to start slowly but has respectable recent handicap form at Musselburgh, namely a 1m win and two efforts in the frame; reasonably solid.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 448630

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Placed in similar event on AW two starts ago (1m2f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts on turf; remains a longstanding maiden.
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3rd

6

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Millbuie

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

Beaten only by a short head and a nose when third in similar C&D race to this last month and also ran well when second at Newcastle (1m, AW) ten days ago, but his 0-29 strike-rate is not easily overlooked.

9/2

2nd

5

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Millbuie

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

Third of 13 in a similar contest over C&D last month and only just lost out when third of ten at Ayr (1m, good) on his penultimate outing; record of 0-28 is hard to ignore, though.

5/1

7th

8

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Millbuie

8st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ewan Whillans

27-race maiden; creditable third in a C&D classified event eight days ago (good); this is tougher.

7/1

7/2

Form: 0-0081

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.
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5th

7

(12)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

15:38 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner; got up late to win a handicap at Beverley (7.5f, good) last month and ran another respectable race when fourth in a classified event at Ayr (1m; Park Lane Penny was second) 11 days ago; claims.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Langholm

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed narrowly in Beverley handicap (7.5f, good) last time, bouncing back to form and showing that his old legs can still operate successfully; 1-1 at classified level; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

10

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Langholm

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who hasn't yet found his form this term and hasn't won a handicap for nearly two years; others preferred.

25/1

14/1

Form: 06-578 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is a C&D winner but has question marks over current form and whether he's still capable of cutting any mustard aged ten; gives classified grade a whirl.
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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: 488507 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut.
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1st

7

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran who gained the last five of his 13 wins here (7f-1m); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and needs to up his game.

16/1

6th

8

(12)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Trais Fluors

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Oldest contender in this field; gained last five wins on Newcastle AW and hasn't scored on turf for three years; brings mixed recent handicap form to classified debut.

8/1

7th

6

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Trais Fluors

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Veteran (13-103), latest win C&D (from 5lb higher) on New Year's Day; out of sorts lately, so perhaps age is beginning to catch up with him.

20/1

7/1

Form: 658036 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent on AW this year and record is only 1-27 but the Ayr factor makes him interesting on classified debut; gained his win in sole visit to this course (May 2023).
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7th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Abu Royal

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

Inconsistent on AW this year and record is only 1-27 but the Ayr factor makes him interesting on classified debut; gained his win in sole visit to this course (May 2023).

7/1

6th

8

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-26, the success over three years ago; drop back in trip (and refitted cheekpieces) coincided with overdue return to form, when a closing third to Dinah Myte (Barleybrown second) over C&D 23 days ago; his odds will be shorter now, but whether he'll back it up is questionable.

10/1

3rd

13

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.

28/1

Form: 37-840

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 3yo maiden who finished last in the Beverley race won by veteran Langholm most recently; has possibilities on best form but isn't a solid option; classified debut.
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8th

9

(11)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Crystal Aurora

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ivan Furtado

Inconsistent 3yo maiden who finished last in the Beverley race won by veteran Langholm most recently; has possibilities on best form but isn't a solid option; classified debut.

14/1

14th

13

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Crystal Aurora

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Ivan Furtado

Inconsistent maiden but produced one of her better efforts when fourth at Ripon (1m) last time; again has frame possibilities, provided she manages to stay in similar form.

7/1

4th

2

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Crystal Aurora

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Seven-race maiden; third on 6f Pontefract handicap debut (soft) last autumn but well held in two AW outings over the winter; revival needed after a break.

16/1

Form: 0-9605 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
AW winner for previous stable; far from solid on his form for current yard; drops back to 1m after attempting 1m5f at Ayr last time.
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9th

4

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Donald Whillans

AW winner for previous stable; far from solid on his form for current yard; drops back to 1m after attempting 1m5f at Ayr last time.

33/1

5th

5

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

21:00 Ayr

Freak Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who has been out of sorts in his three runs (1m/1m2f) this year; overall record is now 1-25 and he has plenty to prove at this new trip.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Freak Encounter

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Donald Whillans

Inconsistent 4yo who is 1-24 and showed no benefit for wind surgery when last seen in February.

20/1

Form: 0008

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 26

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 698

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £11.92
Trifecta £131.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Langholm

D Express:

Approaching Dawn

SPOTLIGHT:

Park Lane Penny

NEWMARKET:

Midnight Steppers

Daily Mirror:

Approaching Dawn

Telegraph:

Park Lane Penny

POSTDATA:

Langholm

The Times:

Langholm

The Sun:

Langholm

The Star:

Langholm

Daily Record:

Langholm