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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 541938 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Just held on to score over C&D (good to firm) in May and looked unlucky at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) two starts ago (persistently denied clear run) but has become rather inconsistent and it's hard to predict whether the first-time cheekpieces will get the best out out him.
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8th

5

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Starliner

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Linda Perratt

Looked unlucky when third at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) nine days ago, where he was persistently denied a clear run, and remains just 2lb higher than when scoring at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in early May; high on the list.

11/4

3rd

6

(5)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Starliner

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Linda Perratt

Took advantage of his career-low mark when beating Donna Nook at Ayr (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; not so good at Thirsk last time and he is not the easiest to predict.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-7985 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner last year, making all on two occasions and ridden prominently on the other; much less effective when ridden very patiently on all four appearances this season but her keeping-on fifth here (1m2f, soft) last month was a big step back in the right direction; well handicapped now and needs close attention in the betting.
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5th

1

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

10st 2lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

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.

8/1

8th

8

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Hamilton

Penelopes Sister

8st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won here in 2024 and added three wins at Ayr last year; she's below her last winning mark but has been well beaten on both outings this spring and a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

Form: -73893

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mainly over 6f/7f but looked suited by step up to 1m when keeping-on third of 18 at Doncaster (good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) three weeks ago; could still have more to offer over this trip; high on the list.
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3rd

8

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained sole win on AW; inconsistent kept to 7f this term but has possibilities off current mark provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces and new trip.

14/1

9th

3

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Ey Up Hes A Star

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Only win was off a 2lb lower mark at Newcastle last September; creditable third at Thirsk last month (7f, good) but bit disappointing last time at Doncaster (7f, good to firm).

6/1

Form: 70-995

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; seemingly aided by first-time tongue-tie when respectable fifth of eight at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago and ought to be suited by this return to 1m but others have more pressing claims.
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5th

5

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ten-race maiden who ended last season with a disappointing effort (1m) and has finished down the field on both appearances this term (1m/6f); needs first-time tongue-tie to make a difference.

25/1

9th

11

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Not yet off the mark but he did run well in two 6f turf maidens (soft and good to firm) earlier in his career and the return to this trip may see more from him; this is competitive, though.

25/1

Form: 94-086 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Yet to make any further progress since winning 1m Ripon maiden a year ago and has been safely held on all three starts this season; might be aided by new tongue-tie and/or cheekpieces, though.
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6th

4

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Lovette

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Iain Jardine

A fair 1m winner in 2025; yet to beat a rival in a pair of 1m/1m1f handicaps at Ayr this season though so has plenty to prove.

25/1

8th

4

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Lovette

9st 10lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Maiden winner last July (1m, good); no closer than about 3l in her six handicaps and finished last here two weeks ago.

16/1

Form: 526408 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on pick of this year's AW form but finished well down the field on both starts last month (1m1f/7f) and is now 0-23 on turf.
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8th

6

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Concert Boy

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Kept busy and largely in good form without winning on the AW this season; beat one back on turf in 1m1f Carlisle handicap two weeks ago though so has a bit to prove.

25/1

10th

14

(4)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:53 Carlisle

Concert Boy

8st 8lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Does most of his racing at Newcastle (AW) where he has registered all five wins; generally consistent this year but seems to have a difficult task back on turf, being 8lb higher than last attempt.

12/1

Form: 3266

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

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No Results Found

Form: 236321 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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Form: 7-767

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who was seventh of eight behind Hunterian over C&D (soft) on recent stable/handicap debut; may fare better on the forecast faster ground today but is not the most obvious answer.
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7th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Ayr

Carmel Valley

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Katie Scott

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.

6/1

6th

7

(10)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:20 Leopardstown

Carmel Valley

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Similar form at the Curragh on her only start at two and on reappearance at Limerick; needs to find extra; better ground may help.

8/1

Form: 43-252 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Clear second at Redcar (7f, good) last month, despite racing too freely in first-time cheekpieces (now removed), and has now performed well on all three starts for new stable this year; still unexposed over 1m; respected.
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2nd

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Hey Havana

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Only beaten half a length on stable debut over C&D (good) last month on his return from 192 days off and not disgraced when fifth of 13 in a slightly better race at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) on Monday; interesting back here with cheekpieces given a go.

9/2

5th

12

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:32 Wetherby

Hey Havana

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ex-Nigel Tinkler; close second to a former stable companion at Redcar on stable/seasonal debut (7f, good); that form hasn't worked out particularly well but should improve for the race; well drawn but stamina to prove.

11/2

Form: 777-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

7th

6

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:08 Catterick

Flying Moonlight

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Modest form in his races (at 6f) and handicaps will be more like it.

100/1

Betting Forcast

10/1 Starliner, 7/1 Penelopes Sister, 6/1 Ey Up Hes A Star, 16/1 Lightning Galaxy, 20/1 Lovette, 40/1 Concert Boy, 20/1 Filly Eilish, 7/2 Hunterian, 25/1 Carmel Valley, 7/2 Hey Havana, 7/1 Flying Moonlight

Non-runners

Filly Eilish

Verdict

Three-time C&D winner Penelope’s Sister has slipped to a dangerous mark and it will be interesting to see whether connections opt to revert to the front-running tactics that suited her well last season. However, preference is for EY UP HE’S A STAR, who ran well in a big field when upped to 1m last month and might still have untapped potential over this trip. Hey Havana, recent C&D winner Hunterian and Flying Moonlight are also respected.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hunterian

The Times:

Flying Moonlight

The Guardian:

Hey Havana

SPOTLIGHT:

Ey Up He's A Star

RP RATINGS:

Starliner

D Express:

Penelope's Sister

Telegraph:

Hunterian

Daily Mail:

Hunterian

Daily Record:

Hunterian

The Star:

Flying Moonlight

The Sun:

Hey Havana

Daily Mirror:

Ey Up He's A Star