July 13 / 14.30 Ayr

14.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -74447 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won off an 11lb mark at Musselburgh last August (5f, good); hasn't run as well since and below-par over same C&D last time (good); dropped another 3lb so no surprise if he were to go well.
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10th

11

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Curious Rover

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Katie Scott

Hard to predict and finished last of 21 at York four weeks ago, but it's only three runs since he made all at Ayr (5f, good), and he also led from start to finish in this race in 2024; comes with risks but dangerous if on a going day.

8/1

21th

10

(5)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

14:05 York

Curious Rover

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Made all to win a 5f handicap at Ayr in July; only fourth of five at Musselburgh later that month; has run well over C&D in the past and won't mind what the weather does; one to consider.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:25 Musselburgh

Curious Rover

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Katie Scott

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off 6lb higher; back to winning ways when seeing off ten rivals at Ayr (5f, good to firm; made all) 18 days ago; this is a higher grade but the horse he beat last time ran well at Goodwood on Tuesday; not ruled out.

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 149272 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three of her four wins last season (5f/6f) were on fast ground, so conditions suit here; creditable second over C&D last week (good); a leading chance.
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2nd

7

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Newmarket

Woohoo

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jim Goldie

Holding her form well after yet another placed effort over 6f here last week and she'll be fine returned to 7f, over which she finished ahead of three in here when runner-up at York in August; another competitive run looks on the cards.

6/1

3rd

9

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Woohoo

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up six times in a row this summer (5f-7f, good to firm-good to soft), including in big fields, and ran respectably when sixth of 15 at York (7f, good to soft) last time; could be thereabouts.

6/1

6th

13

(4)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Woohoo

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Hard to fault her consistency this year and last month's second over C&D was her seventh runner-up finish from her last eight starts; likely to be involved again.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: -05137 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton off 3lb lower in May (5f, good); close third over same C&D next time; each-way chance.
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8th

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Hi Lord

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Stephen Hanlon

Dual turf winner (only run once on the AW) who pulled hard back in the visor and didn't see it out on rain-softened ground for this, his third yard, at Ayr last time (behind Opal Storm); down to a career-low mark now.

6/1

11th

13

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Hi Lord

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Stephen Hanlon

One of two runners who are debuting for Stephen Hanlon having been moved out of Gary Harrison's yard; not particularly consistent but is on a workable mark and has C&D form.

20/1

5th

2

(7)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:36 Catterick

Hi Lord

9st 13lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Won his 2yo maiden here (soft); latest effort, when among the favourites, looks best ignored (forced to race wide and away from the action) but he's only gone beyond 5f twice, when well held each time.

6/1

Form: 502040 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Yet to win on turf, but is now 1lb lower than when winning at Newcastle in February (5f); could go well, although was beaten 10l here last time (6f, soft).
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15th

8

(18)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Lions House

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Four-time AW scorer; 0-13 on turf but nearly prevailed in small field at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in most recent Class 5 attempt; remains well handicapped on peak form.

14/1

6th

9

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Lions House

8st 11lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Linda Perratt

Not proving the easiest to catch right since going in at Newcastle (5f) in February but he comes here on the back of a good second of six in 5f Newmarket handicap a week ago; in the mix if on his A-game again.

9/1

2nd

5

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Lions House

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Yet to win on turf, but is now 2lb lower than when scoring on Tapeta at Newcastle (5f) in February and he did well under the circumstances when fourth of 11 at Ayr (5f, good to firm) 26 days ago, faring best of those from off the pace (started slowly); a rare Newmarket runner for his Scottish stable.

13/2

7/1

Form: /27728

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All six wins, three on AW, have been over 6f; best run this season was when second over 5f at Ffos Las last month (good); chance on that run but this faster going not sure to suit.
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4th

1

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 12lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

Nearly won on turf in June but comfortably held since, beating one rival in his last two races; couldn't be confident about him.

12/1

11th

4

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Brazen Idol

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John Ryan

On a losing run and added to a patchy record this season when beating one in 6f Southwell handicap 12 days ago; not easy to make a case for.

33/1

10th

7

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Brazen Idol

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Ryan

Winless this season and he's twice failed to build on a good second at Ffos Las (5f) in June; more is required if he's to gain a first success since January 2024.

14/1

7th
11 (3)
Wee Mary

7/1

Form: 421624 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Only turf win came off a 7lb lower mark at Musselburgh in June (5f, good); two decent runs since then, goes well on fast ground and one to consider.
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10th

2

(10)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Doesn't win very often but had her day in the sun when making all over C&D in June off 4lb lower; largely consistent since but win record of 1-20 on turf is offputting.

7/2

4th

6

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

Wee Mary

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Made all to win a C&D handicap last month; in and out since but she wasn't beaten far at Ayr on Monday and this mark is unlikely to prove beyond her; one to consider.

6/1

4th

3

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Wee Mary

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

Made all at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June but she's been up and down since and was a well-held fourth at Hamilton last time; overall record is now 2-30 and she comes with risks attached; one of three runners for the yard.

8/1

11/2

Form: 508671 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Back to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning a selling handicap at Hamilton last time (5f, good to firm); only 2lb higher so not out of it with headgear on again.
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1

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

10st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Gained the second of his two C&D wins in June when wearing cheekpieces for the first time (good); well beaten last two starts, but blinkers didn't work on first occasion and he didn't stay 6f at Catterick on Monday; could bounce back.

20/1

9th

1

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Jm Jhingree

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

All his wins have come over 5f, the latest at Hamilton in June (good to firm; cheekpieces first time); mixed bag since and although returning to Class 6 company will help, he may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

11th

8

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Jm Jhingree

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

2-5 over C&D, the latest win coming in first-time cheekpieces in June (good to firm, has won on soft); still just 2lb higher, but not the most consistent; first-time blinkers.

14/1

Form: 420637 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best at 5f, but all his wins have come on AW or good/soft ground on turf; fair third on fast ground at Catterick two runs back (5f) but well beaten after being slowly away and losing a shoe over C&D last week.
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2nd

12

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Redcar

Our Absent Friends

8st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and has mostly remained in form; took a bump at the start when only mid-field at Ripon last week; may well bounce back with a tongue-strap refitted.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Our Absent Friends

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Bagged a pair of 5f Catterick handicaps in the summer and comes here on the back of a solid third of nine over C&D last month; also took this prize in 2024 so he's well in the mix eased 1lb.

9/1

3rd

1

(7)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Catterick

Our Absent Friends

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Dual C&D winner (from lower marks); rallying third to the bang-in-form Rock of England at Ripon (5f, soft; beaten over 1l) last week; trainer has been firmly among the winners in recent weeks; probable player.

7/2

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 566534 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than when winning on AW at Newcastle (5f) in January; fair form on turf last twice, latest when 2l fourth at Thirsk (5f, good); has won on fast ground; each-way chance.
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11th

13

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Hit and miss this year and although he ran a fair race at Ayr (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago, he doesn't look the answer this time.

14/1

10th

3

(21)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Kings Crown

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Gained last two wins on Newcastle AW; has been unable to take advantage of a steadily declining mark since returned to turf but isn't out of form; respectable fifth at Hamilton most recently; could go well.

14/1

5th

4

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Has a better strike-rate on the AW (4-26) than on turf (3-39); 4lb below his last winning mark, but has to put a modest effort at Ayr (5f, good to firm) last month behind him.

14/1

Form: 7918 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 4-4489

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £9.70
Tricast £66.58
Trifecta £125.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Woohoo

POSTDATA:

Jm Jhingree

The Times:

King's Crown

RP RATINGS:

Brazen Idol

Telegraph:

Jm Jhingree

THE NORTH:

Woohoo

The Guardian:

Woohoo

Daily Mail:

Woohoo

D Express:

Woohoo

The Star:

Woohoo

Daily Record:

Woohoo

The Sun:

King's Crown

Daily Mirror:

Brazen Idol