August 08 / 18.30 Ayr

18.30

Good

Book Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Book Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.30
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 8-8234 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner in 2024; run down late in refitted cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f) in June, and finished third (one place behind Mr Lincoln) over C&D next time; fast ground a plausible excuse for a lesser effort latest; runner-up in this last year.
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1st

3

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Redcar

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Last three wins have been over 1m2f at Ayr, including in August (on good) when scoring for the first time in over two years; going down by just a neck at Haydock (soft) showed that he remains one for serious calculations.

11/2

2nd

9

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Pol Roger

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Added to a good Ayr record when seeing off 12 rivals over 1m2f (good) 26 days ago; a 6lb rise demands more of him (yet to win above a mark of 70) but he'll handle today's ground and has a more solid recent profile than most.

11/2

1st

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner in 2024; run down late in refitted cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f) in June, and finished third (one place behind Mr Lincoln) over C&D next time; fast ground a plausible excuse for a lesser effort latest; runner-up in this last year.

16/1

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13/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4-6421 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Continued his progress when drawing clear at Chester (10.5f, good) last Sunday; this is more competitive under a 5lb penalty but Ryan Kavanagh claims 3lb and this one has an obvious chance of following up.
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8th

4

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Tiger

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Given the ease with which he won at Chester (1m2f, good) it was disappointing that he came up short under a penalty at Ayr (good), though again he ran well; he's up 4lb here and they claimed 3lb last time, so has more on at these weights; he could improve for this softer surface, though.

6/1

2nd

1

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Tiger

10st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Continued his progress when drawing clear at Chester (10.5f, good) last Sunday; this is more competitive under a 5lb penalty but Ryan Kavanagh claims 3lb and this one has an obvious chance of following up.

13/8

1st

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Tiger

9st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French 4yo who has raced seven times for Ian Williams and encouragingly the best of those efforts was his latest when beaten half a length from the back at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft); back up 2lb; unraced on firmer than good; fair chance provided conditions don't hold him back.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 74-831

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Produced a career best when winning in added cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) six weeks ago; that form perhaps isn't the strongest on offer but he's open to further improvement off a 2lb higher mark.
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4th

3

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Faeberon

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Found an ordinary Wolverhampton handicap when winning in first-time cheekpieces off 2lb lower two months ago; easy to back on turf last time, when running to a similar level, and today's extra furlong won't hurt on that evidence.

5/2

3rd

8

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Faeberon

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Produced a career best when winning in added cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) six weeks ago; that form perhaps isn't the strongest on offer but he's open to further improvement off a 2lb higher mark.

8/1

1st

6

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

14:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Faeberon

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Best effort when third of 11 on handicap debut at Thirsk (1m4f, good; first start since being gelded) last month; drop in trip may be no bad thing and cheekpieces are given a go; shortlisted.

3/1

4th
4 (1)
Geo

14/1

Form: 624223 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Consistent since winning by a nose over 1m (good to firm; off 5lb lower) in May but lacked the pace to figure when third to a progressive winner over C&D 12 days ago; others appear better handicapped.
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1st

5

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Geo

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Scored here (1m) in May and she's run some good races since including a close call at Hamilton (1m3f) in June; remains feasibly treated on that form but both wins have been on good to firm and she was well below form on soft ground at Haydock two weeks ago.

10/1

6th

7

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:25 Haydock

Geo

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Consistent in defeat since winning over 1m at Ayr (good to firm) in May but looks to be biting off more than she can chew from out of the handicap in this higher grade; has raced mainly on good or firmer and needs to prove she's fully effective on softer ground.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Geo

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Consistent since winning by a nose over 1m (good to firm; off 5lb lower) in May but lacked the pace to figure when third to a progressive winner over C&D 12 days ago; others appear better handicapped.

14/1

Form: -35370

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing.
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3rd

1

(2)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Draupnir

10st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Record is only 1-14 but he's in a position to make matters better, having finished a close second at Ripon (1m2f, soft) most recently; has C&D form; enters calculations.

11/2

2nd

6

(8)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

Draupnir

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Sole win from 13 came at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September; placed at Thirsk (7f) in April and Hamilton (1m1f) in June, before a slight dip in form; latest Ayr fifth (1m2f, beaten under 5l) respectable; 2lb lower, with claiming rider Shay Farmer booked, so isn't discounted.

5/1

5th

3

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Draupnir

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

1-12; fair third over 1m1f at Hamilton three starts back but lesser efforts at York (1m6f and 1m) since; still 3lb above his winning mark and best form is at up to 1m1f; others more appealing.

20/1

Form: 4-4731

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Hung left but took form to a new level when off the mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in June; patience has been needed in pursuit of similar ground but considered from 5lb higher; trainer won this last year.
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3rd

8

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 5

14:47 Hamilton

Unchartedterritory

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won at Carlisle in June (1m1f, good to soft); good second on first try at 1m4f last time (soft); worth considering.

5/1

2nd

7

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

14:20 Beverley

Unchartedterritory

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Made the breakthrough when bagging Carlisle handicap (1m1f, good to soft) in June; not discredited off 5lb higher when sixth of 13 over 1m2f three weeks ago; same mark tackling a new trip and he's not fully exposed.

8/1

11/2

Form: 823521 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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.
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4th

4

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Phantom Shadow

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ewan Whillans

Left Harry Charlton for 18,000gns; a 4l win on yard debut at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) triggered this 10lb higher mark off which he struggled back there a month ago; might be high in the weights now.

6/1

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

12/1

Form: 8/8623

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Did well to finish third after stumbling at the start at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month and has since run well over hurdles; no issue with track, trip or ground conditions and has possibilities for a trainer who has won this three times since 2021.
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7th

2

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Mr Lincoln

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Below form on the Flat three weeks ago and now 0-13 since joining Iain Jardine but was second to Alvesta over C&D (good) on latest hurdling start and is also suited by slower ground; no surprise if he features.

8/1

8th

2

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Mr Lincoln

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Did well to finish third after stumbling at the start at Carlisle (1m1f, good) last month and has since run well over hurdles; no issue with track, trip or ground conditions and has possibilities for a trainer who has won this three times since 2021.

12/1

2nd

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Mr Lincoln

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Iain Jardine

0-10 over hurdles but made the frame on last three attempts, losing out only by a short head on one occasion; placed twice on the Flat lately will be suited by today's trip/ground; good chance.

7/2

9th
6 (10)
Dryburgh

7/1

Form: -73282

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-10; runner-up in two of his last three races, failing to get a clear run when a close second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) two months ago; on a positive trajectory but with more required from 4lb higher.
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9th

6

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Dryburgh

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Oli Rix

0-10; runner-up in two of his last three races, failing to get a clear run when a close second at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) two months ago; on a positive trajectory but with more required from 4lb higher.

7/1

2nd

4

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Dryburgh

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Nine-race maiden, with new yard this season; upped to 1m2f, hooded and came from the rear when third at Doncaster (good to soft) and second at Nottingham (good) this spring; enters the reckoning on that form and he may have had stamina issues over 1m4f in a Class 4 at York last time; not ruled out dropped back in trip and grade.

10/1

Form: -34176

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
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.
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12th

12

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Mayor Of Maghera

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Now 1lb below the mark he defied over 1m1f at Musselburgh (good) in June but recent efforts have been a little short of that level, including fourth back at Musselburgh on Saturday.

25/1

4th

9

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

17:50 Musselburgh

Mayor Of Maghera

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: R Mike Smith

Course form figures read 21315, with the latest win coming over C&D in June, and when fifth over C&D on his latest start this prominent racer had an excuse (slowly away); he's 1lb below his last winning mark and is capable of playing a leading role.

14/1

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

25/1

Form: 7-6034

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
AW winner (8.5f) for David Loughnane; creditable third to Unchartedterritory at Carlisle (1m1f; blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in June but he found little at Hamilton (1m3f) subsequently; stablemate Mr Lincoln looks to have a better chance.
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7th

7

(3)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Ibn Altheeb

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Iain Jardine

Recorded sole win on AW; has inconsistent turf form but ran well off 5lb higher at Carlisle in sole 1m1f attempt and may show the benefit of the return to this distance.

20/1

10th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Ibn Altheeb

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Iain Jardine

Hit and miss for Iain Jardine this year, twice running well in midsummer (1m1f/1m3f) but well beaten at Ayr last month; steps up in trip on a recovery mission.

14/1

11th

14

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Ibn Altheeb

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

AW winner (8.5f) for David Loughnane; creditable third to Unchartedterritory at Carlisle (1m1f; blinkers replaced cheekpieces) in June but he found little at Hamilton (1m3f) subsequently; stablemate Mr Lincoln looks to have a better chance.

25/1

66/1

Form: 0-4908 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won twice for David O'Meara on Newcastle AW (1m2f) in 2024 but 0-12 on turf; out of sorts last year, and has failed to beat a rival in last two appearances, at Newcastle and Redcar; mark is in freefall but plenty to prove.
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11th

11

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Natzor

8st 10lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual course winner (1m2f; last win October 2024); has beaten just a single rival in his last three appearances (1m2f-12.5f) and, while he has eased 11lb over that period (and is claimer ridden), it's tough to form an argument.

40/1

12th

10

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ayr

Natzor

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won twice for David O'Meara on Newcastle AW (1m2f) in 2024 but 0-12 on turf; out of sorts last year, and has failed to beat a rival in last two appearances, at Newcastle and Redcar; mark is in freefall but plenty to prove.

66/1

8th

8

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Redcar

Natzor

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Dual winner over 1m2f at Newcastle in 2024 but winless since; close-up fourth there at a big price in March but has struggled in three starts since, all at Newcastle; returns to turf with a bit to prove.

50/1

Form: 906

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £82.70
Straight Forecast £45.53
Tricast £610.27
Trifecta £1048.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tiger

The Times:

Unchartedterritory

SPOTLIGHT:

Phantom Shadow

POSTDATA:

Pol Roger

NEWMARKET:

Faeberon

Telegraph:

Geo

Daily Record:

Unchartedterritory

The Star:

Phantom Shadow

The Guardian:

Tiger

D Express:

Tiger

Daily Mirror:

Tiger

The Sun:

Tiger

Daily Mail:

Pol Roger