July 20 / 16.30 Ayr

16.30

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -82352

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Second of nine at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) 18 days ago, after which he was sold out of Harry Charlton's stable for 18,000gns; should have more to offer over this trip; interesting.
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7th

11

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Phantom Shadow

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Left Harry Charlton for 18,000gns; made a striking winning stable debut over C&D (good to firm) 19 days ago; hit with a 10lb rise but that form has been boosted twice since; massively respected.

11/2

1st

8

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Phantom Shadow

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Second of nine at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) 18 days ago, after which he was sold out of Harry Charlton's stable for 18,000gns; should have more to offer over this trip; interesting.

4/1

2nd

8

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Phantom Shadow

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Harry Charlton

0-7 and his claims aren't compelling, but soft ground may not have suited this 3yo last time and there have been signs of promise previously; edging down the weights and things may click at some point.

8/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: -77249

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; not so good in either run since, the latest over C&D two weeks ago; not ruled out but not the most solid option either.
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8th

7

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins last season, the second over C&D last August off this mark; runner-up on his last three starts, beaten 1.25l by a previous winner over C&D last time; contender.

100/30

2nd

1

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Runner-up twice at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month, losing out only by a neck when clear of third on latter occasion; back in action before 3lb rise takes effect and remains 2lb lower than when winning this race a year ago; good chance.

2/1

2nd

5

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Falcon Nine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Iain Jardine

Record of 2-37 and both wins came over 1m1f (good) last August; has mixed record this season but he had a close call at Pontefract (1m2f) last month and was runner-up behind a big improver over C&D last Monday; on the same mark here and he's respected.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 7-7633 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit.
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6th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Sophiesticate

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

She had been running with credit this season prior to her comfortable win at Musselburgh (1m5f, good); up 6lb but she still has handicapping scope on last year's best; all wins on good ground but appears to handle soft.

3/1

1st

4

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Three times a course winner for Jim Goldie, the latest (extended 1m4f) last August off a 9lb higher mark; solid efforts on her last three starts; big run expected.

7/2

3rd

7

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Sophiesticate

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit.

10/1

5/1

Form: 356751 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.
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11th

7

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective.

5/1

1st

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

8st 4lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out.

10/1

8/1

Form: -77656

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; only one effort of note since joining Jim Goldie but he drops into his first 0-60 having undergone wind surgery since last seen; interesting to see how strong he is in the market.
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2nd

9

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Motawaared

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

13-race maiden; beaten less than 2l when fourth at Ayr last time (1m2f, good to soft; second run after wind op); fair run in first-time cheekpieces in June and they are tried for the second time; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

6

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Motawaared

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

12-race maiden; didn't run badly when sixth over C&D (good to firm; first run after wind op) three weeks ago and continues to slip down the weights, but needs to find something extra today.

10/1

5th

1

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Motawaared

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

11-race maiden; only one effort of note since joining Jim Goldie but he drops into his first 0-60 having undergone wind surgery since last seen; interesting to see how strong he is in the market.

8/1

Form: -57853 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 9-3355

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Back to the mark off which he won at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last August; finished third in his first two runs this year but not at the same level on his last two starts; drops in trip/grade and could bounce back to form.
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2nd

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Taylormade Lad

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Below his best in recent starts, including at Ayr last month over 1m2f, but is now 2lb lower than for his C&D success last August, that being his only previous win; cheekpieces removed and can't be discounted.

5/1

7th

2

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Taylormade Lad

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Back to the mark off which he won at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last August; finished third in his first two runs this year but not at the same level on his last two starts; drops in trip/grade and could bounce back to form.

6/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Taylormade Lad

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

1m3f win at Carlisle (good to firm) last summer; began his 2026 campaign with two solid efforts but his form dipped at Carlisle 24 days ago (Class 5; sent off favourite); has to enter calculations at this modest level.

11/4

Form: 004226 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f when trained by George Scott; initially struggled in Ireland but finished second in a couple of handicaps at around 7f last month; beaten favourite over 7f here two week ago, after which he left Maurice Ahern; stamina for 1m2f has to be taken on trust and he goes without headgear on his stable debut.
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5th

10

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Toy Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won a couple of races for George Scott in 2024/25; mainly disappointing since, including on both starts for current yard; others stronger.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Toy Soldier

9st 6lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on consecutive starts in Ireland (7f/7.4f) in June but made a low-key stable debut at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last month and still has stamina to prove over this sort of trip.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Toy Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won twice over 7f when trained by George Scott; initially struggled in Ireland but finished second in a couple of handicaps at around 7f last month; beaten favourite over 7f here two week ago, after which he left Maurice Ahern; stamina for 1m2f has to be taken on trust and he goes without headgear on his stable debut.

12/1

Form: 239552

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ran well from out of the handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) last week, poaching a big lead but reeled in close home; whether she can repeat that form in this bigger field remains to be seen.
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8th

10

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

On The Bubble

10st 3lb

J: Miss Emma J Brown

T: Gary Rutherford

Returned to form with a close second in an amateur jockeys' handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) last month but she's been back in the doldrums since; has plenty to prove again and her sole Flat win was in 2024.

33/1

7th

9

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

On The Bubble

10st 0lb

J: Miss Kayla Ruddy

T: Gary Rutherford

Sole Flat win came at Redcar in May 2024; was out of the handicap when running well to finish second in similar event at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) under Kayla Ruddy last month; hasn't matched that in two subsequent starts but the return to this sphere may help; not discounted.

20/1

4th

2

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

On The Bubble

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

1-27 on Flat turf, the win coming on soft ground over 1m at Redcar in May 2024 (first-time hood); gave it a good go from the front when runner-up over this C&D last month but she failed to beat a rival home at Ayr (1m2f) two weeks ago; needs to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 852427

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Braes Of Doune

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £66.00
Straight Forecast £55.17
Tricast £471.93
Trifecta £662.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Phantom Shadow

POSTDATA:

Glasses Up

RP RATINGS:

Taylormade Lad

The Guardian:

On The Bubble

The Times:

Braes Of Doune

The Sun:

Golden Valour

Telegraph:

Phantom Shadow

Daily Mail:

Phantom Shadow

The Star:

Phantom Shadow

Daily Record:

Phantom Shadow

D Express:

Glasses Up

Daily Mirror:

Glasses Up