July 27 / 15.45 Ayr

15.45

Good To Firm

Ladbrokes ‘Get More With Ladbucks’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Ladbrokes ‘Get More With Ladbucks’ Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.60
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 164382

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on AW (7f/1m); fair second to in-form rival at Musselburgh in May (1m1f, good) but a bit more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samra Star

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Linda Perratt

Gave willingly to brush off a 5lb penalty at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) 11 days ago; steps up in grade (from 4lb higher) in pursuit of the hat-trick for an in-form trainer; no issue with this track, so obvious claims with Oisin Murphy aboard.

11/4

1st

2

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

13:50 Musselburgh

Samra Star

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Linda Perratt

Came from off the pace to collar odds-on favourite and cause 25-1 surprise at Ayr (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; only to due to go up 4lb for that but takes her chance under a 5lb penalty here and remains well handicapped on older form.

100/30

1st

7

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Samra Star

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Linda Perratt

All three wins have been on AW (7f/1m); fair second to in-form rival at Musselburgh in May (1m1f, good) but a bit more needed.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 083513 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not totally straightforward but in good form since blinkers went on and off the mark for this yard when scoring in them over C&D three weeks ago (good to firm); close third off this 5lb higher mark over C&D last week and this looks easier; should go well again.
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10th

3

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

He was gaining his second win of the summer when making all in a 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 16 days ago; up 3lb but won't mind what the weather does and he'll be fine back at 7f; high on the list.

11/2

1st

2

(9)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Runninsonofagun

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Usually a front-runner; doesn't have the best of strike-rates (2-22) but three good runs in blinkers at Ayr (1m; all on good to firm; has form on good to soft) in June and he stays this trip; a possible.

5/1

6th

4

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Runninsonofagun

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tristan Davidson

Prominent racer; galvanised by first-time blinkers when winning at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month and although he has been expensive to follow since, he has still performed with great credit; the headgear was left off at Ayr last week but returns today; big run expected.

9/2

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5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 154346 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five turf wins at around 1m (good/good to firm), the latest off this mark at Leicester in May; not at his best on last two starts but he could go well in a modest event.
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3rd

3

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Union Island

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Five turf wins at around 1m (good/good to firm), the latest off this mark at Leicester in May; not at his best on last two starts but he could go well in a modest event.

5/1

6th

2

(10)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Union Island

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and has continued in good form, refitted in cheekpieces when fourth of seven at Musselburgh (1m) 16 days ago; that form has been franked so he can go well again.

11/2

4th

1

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Union Island

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained his second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and posted a good third of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this course winner rates a player off an unchanged mark.

5/2

6/1

Form: 585234 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Novak

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Gained last five wins on AW but has proved consistent in Scotland since returned to turf; finished 1l second at Ayr (7f) most recently; reasonably solid contender in current form.

7/1

2nd

5

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Novak

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't won on turf for more than three years but he's run plenty of good races this season including when runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in May and close third at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't made an impact in last two runs but this drop back in trip is a positive and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Novak

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tough, consistent sort; hasn't won on turf for more than three years but plenty of decent placed runs this term, including when second over 1m here in May (good to firm) and when close third over 6f at Hamilton in June (good to soft); yet to win over 1m.

6/1

Form: 2-7755 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) last season; a bit disappointing this term but has dropped to a good mark; could go well.
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4th

3

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Keats House

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Dual winner last season (1m/8.5f; good to firm/good to soft); hasn't been in top form this year, but now 2lb below last winning mark.

15/2

5th

6

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Keats House

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) and Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) last season; a bit disappointing this term but has dropped to a good mark; could go well.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

14:00 Musselburgh

Keats House

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Both wins in the second half of 2025, first time when beating Perfidia at Beverley (8.4f) and second time here (1m); one to note given he seems to be building up to a bigger effort this time around.

13/2

Form: 4-3417 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m1f at Musselburgh (good) in June in first-time cheekpieces but soundly beaten in same headgear over C&D last week; needs to bounce back.
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5th

6

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Both wins on this track, the latest over C&D off this mark in first-time cheekpieces in June (good); hasn't done as well since, but an interesting contender on a track where his record is 2131.

12/1

10th

9

(14)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Game win at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June, in first-time cheekpieces; not in the same form since though and stamina not conclusive over 1m2f; better candidates to be found elsewhere.

40/1

6th

4

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Won over 1m1f at Musselburgh (good) in June in first-time cheekpieces but soundly beaten in same headgear over C&D last week; needs to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 348-

Last run: 321 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three runs in novice/maiden company last season; makes handicap debut after a break of 321 days having had wind surgery for the second time; probably best watched.
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7th

9

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Spirit Of Nature

8st 12lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Had few chances but his handicap form this year has been ordinary; not a solid option for a stable also represented by Annandale and Uncle Liam.

40/1

6th

6

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Spirit Of Nature

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Related to some useful winners, mainly over shorter, but isn't up to much himself (1m-1m3f); huge price for his handicap debut recently, back from a second round of wind surgery, and ran no sort of race at Ayr yesterday (1m).

16/1

10th

8

(7)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Ayr

Spirit Of Nature

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Did not get competitive over C&D on seasonal/handicap debut a fortnight ago, but remains unexposed after only four runs and is worth a glance in the betting.

6/1

Form: 519341 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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.
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5th

6

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Approaching Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

C&D winner in June who didn't quite see it out over 1m1f here last time; not the easiest and often misses the break but a big field at this slightly lower level looks ideal; one to consider.

5/1

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

20/1

Form: 8780-8 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m at Redcar last summer (good to firm/good to soft); fair effort on June's belated reappearance but a bit more needed.
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9

(2)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Eeetee

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Wainwright

Four of his six wins have been at Redcar including over C&D last July; now 7lb lower than for that success, but he's lost his way since then and has been well held in both runs this season; needs a big turnaround.

40/1

9th

2

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Eeetee

10st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: John Wainwright

Won twice over 1m at Redcar last summer (good to firm/good to soft); fair effort on June's belated reappearance but a bit more needed.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £69.60
Straight Forecast £40.64
Tricast £218.67
Trifecta £540.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Runninsonofagun

Telegraph:

Approaching Dawn

D Express:

Novak

The Sun:

Approaching Dawn

The Star:

Approaching Dawn

RP RATINGS:

Runninsonofagun

POSTDATA:

Runninsonofagun

The Times:

Runninsonofagun

The Guardian:

Runninsonofagun

Daily Mail:

Runninsonofagun

Daily Mirror:

Runninsonofagun

Daily Record:

Runninsonofagun