July 27 / 17.20 Ayr

17.20

Good To Firm

Ladbrokes ‘Free Rewards With Instant Spins’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Ladbrokes ‘Free Rewards With Instant Spins’ Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 448391 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner who made it 2-2 over C&D when bouncing back with a comfortable success (good) three weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; key player.
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10th

2

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Royal Blaze

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

In-form 5yo who won twice over C&D last month (good/good to firm); probably doesn't have much margin for error after latest 4lb rise but ought to be on the premises again.

4/1

1st

1

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Triple turf winner who made it 2-2 over C&D when bouncing back with a comfortable success (good) three weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; key player.

4/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Royal Blaze

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ewan Whillans

Needs to rebound from a substandard AW run ten days ago but made the frame on two of three turf starts in the spring (both times over 1m1f) and this longer trip probably suits better; can't be ignored off current mark.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 772492

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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.
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8

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Iain Jardine

Overall record of 2-40 but he's finished runner-up four times this season including at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) on his penultimate run; remains well treated on old form and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

10/1

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

9/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -79854 C BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Triple course winner who made all over 1m at this track last September; has generally struggled since but she showed signs of a revival here (fourth of 12) three weeks ago and is now 6lb lower than for her last success; could be dangerous back up in trip and she's versatile ground-wise.
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6th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Penelopes Sister

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Course winner (1m3f) whose latest success was over 1m of soft ground off 9lb higher at Ayr last September; hasn't run as well since; not out of it.

6/1

5th

6

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

Won three times over 1m here last season; yet to hit top gear this year but was placed over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and remains well handicapped; dangerous to ignore.

7/2

3rd

2

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Penelopes Sister

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Triple course winner who made all over 1m at this track last September; has generally struggled since but she showed signs of a revival here (fourth of 12) three weeks ago and is now 6lb lower than for her last success; could be dangerous back up in trip and she's versatile ground-wise.

9/1

Form: 264-85 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Overall record of 3-54 but he's been placed over hurdles in his last two runs and is well handicapped on his best Flat form in 2025; hard to rule out back in this sphere and he has won at this track.
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2nd

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

13:45 Newcastle (AW)

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Without a win on the Flat since 2021 and he came in only ninth of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap 23 days ago; others appeal more.

9/1

9th

7

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 8lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Largely consistent hurdler who returned to the Flat with respectable fourth (just behind Penelope's Sister) over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; 1lb lower today and might be better suited by the slightly slower ground; each-way claims at least.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Overall record of 3-54 but he's been placed over hurdles in his last two runs and is well handicapped on his best Flat form in 2025; hard to rule out back in this sphere and he has won at this track.

12/1

16/1

Form: 578536 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 2087-0 C

Last run: 198 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won a classified event here (1m, good to soft) last July and reached the frame in his next five starts; looks interesting on that form but he lost his way during the winter and has bit to prove after 198 days off.
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9th

7

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

One More Bottle

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Sole success came in 1m Ayr classified event last July; off seven months and yet to fire this summer, eighth in 1m2f classified event at Ayr last time; needs to take a step forward.

14/1

8th

5

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

One More Bottle

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

1-18, that win in a newly applied visor here (1m, good to soft; 16-1) last July; finished sixth behind Golden Valour on return from six-month break over C&D latest; could strip fitter.

25/1

6th

11

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

One More Bottle

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a classified event here (1m, good to soft) last July and reached the frame in his next five starts; looks interesting on that form but he lost his way during the winter and has bit to prove after 198 days off.

33/1

Form: /413-4 C

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner who was a respectable third at Perth (2m, good) 25 days ago; still lightly raced on the Flat but she's 5lb higher than for her win here (1m5f, soft) last autumn and not sure this drop back to 1m2f will suit; others are more persuasive.
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6th

7

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Just Dottie

10st 9lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Gained all four hurdle wins over C&D; not at best this year and never really got competitive when tried over 2m4f here last month but wears a first-time tongue-tie and can't be ruled out off current mark.

10/1

7th

9

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Just Dottie

11st 4lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Four course wins (all over 2m); lacked the pace to challenge when third over that trip here (good; 4-1) early last month; finished down the field back on the Flat (1m2f) since; stablemate Follow Charlie has more to recommend.

5/1

7th

6

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Just Dottie

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: R Mike Smith

Four-time hurdle winner who was a respectable third at Perth (2m, good) 25 days ago; still lightly raced on the Flat but she's 5lb higher than for her win here (1m5f, soft) last autumn and not sure this drop back to 1m2f will suit; others are more persuasive.

10/1

Form: -78381 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a comfortable win off a reduced mark at Pontefract (1m, good) 12 days ago; back up 6lb in the weights but that was a personal best last time and he's effective at this trip; shortlisted.
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7th

9

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Daring Leader

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

Had a fitness query when below best on reappearance here in March but he acts well here and was a ready winner over 1m2f last September; best form of the year when taking a Pontefract handicap (1m) in June but out of sorts on only subsequent run.

12/1

8th

9

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Daring Leader

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Returned to form with a comfortable win off a reduced mark at Pontefract (1m, good) 12 days ago; back up 6lb in the weights but that was a personal best last time and he's effective at this trip; shortlisted.

5/1

Form: 246-00 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well treated on her best form for Ian Williams but she's failed to beat a rival in both runs for current yard; overall record is now 1-14 and she needs a major revival in new headgear.
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9th

7

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Betty Bassett

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

Well treated on her best form for Ian Williams but she's failed to beat a rival in both runs for current yard; overall record is now 1-14 and she needs a major revival in new headgear.

50/1

12th

9

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Betty Bassett

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Chance on her best form for Ian Williams but she was tailed off on her seasonal/stable debut last month; questions to answer despite dropping back into a Class 6.

33/1

13th

12

(5)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Betty Bassett

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Record of 1-12 for Ian Williams, the success off current mark in 1m2f Class 6 last June; still in same ownership; bit to prove in this scenario on stable/seasonal debut.

16/1

Non-runners

Annandale, Recobella, Lightning Galaxy, Zebra Star

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Payout
Exacta £14.00
Straight Forecast £15.72
Tricast £44.11
Trifecta £55.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Blaze

Telegraph:

Recobella

The Guardian:

Daring Leader

D Express:

Recobella

Daily Record:

Recobella

The Sun:

Daring Leader

The Star:

Daring Leader

RP RATINGS:

Royal Blaze

POSTDATA:

Royal Blaze

The Times:

Royal Blaze

Daily Mail:

Royal Blaze

Daily Mirror:

Royal Blaze