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GoodBook The Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 7f 50y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.10
- Place: £2.20
Form: 749224
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 11 (3) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Has led but not dependent on tactics; slowly away and never threatened at Chester latest but a first win shouldn't be far away on earlier narrow defeats, at Musselburgh and Carlisle (both 7f; good and good to firm), closely matched with Black Storm on the latter occasion; thereabouts. |
16/1 |
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4th 8 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
No wins in 11 but denied by a neck in his last two races, both over 7f at Musselburgh and Carlisle; if handling this track then should feature off an untouched mark. |
7/1 |
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2nd 11 (11) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Back to his best when finishing second of nine in a 7f handicap at Musselburgh 17 days ago; runs off the same mark today and another big run should be forthcoming. |
3/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 835132 C BF
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (10) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Handles all surfaces; many good runs on turf over the last year, making all in first-time blinkers here (1m, good to firm) in July and two solid efforts since; headgear left off now tackling 7f for the first time since 2yo days in Ireland but has another good run in him. |
4/1 |
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2nd 1 (5) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
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. |
5/2 |
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3rd 6 (4) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Gained first win since his 2yo days when making all in a Class 6 over C&D last week (blinkered first time); unlikely to get a soft lead this time and a 5lb penalty against stronger opposition demands more in any case. |
4/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: -44253 D BF
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Sole win in 7f AW maiden at Dundalk as 3yo; slightly frustrating for this yard as he's been involved in some tight finishes for them, including in this race last year and when just behind Supreme Clarets at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in July, but fitting blinkers could help; solid chance, if so. |
13/2 |
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3rd 1 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
Won a 7f Dundalk maiden on his second start but beaten 14 times since; went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month though and a subsequent lesser effort can be partially excused by him getting upset in the stalls. |
10/1 |
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5th 1 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Yet to add to his Irish AW maiden win in 2024 but has made the frame on all three appearances this season, most recently when very close second at Musselburgh (7f, good) a fortnight ago; only 1lb higher here and should cope if the ground eases; likely contender. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 722268
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (4) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Capable of better than he's shown on his last two starts at York, unsuccessfully tried over 1m then visored (left off today) in a higher grade; has possibilities on his close second to Circle Of Trust over C&D (soft) in June, albeit the latter pulled out extra when challenged; not ruled out. |
6/1 |
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8th 11 (8) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Shaped well when runner-up on three successive starts (6f/7f, good to soft/soft) but never better than midfield when faced with a firmer surface over 1m here 15 days ago; quickly drops back in trip with a visor also added. |
16/1 |
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6th 10 (1) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Knocking at the door, finishing runner-up over 6f/7f (good to soft/soft) on his last three outings (handicaps last twice); the step up to 1m ought to be within range but today's likely ground is an unknown. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 746737
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 13 (5) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Won 1m2f Bath novice as 2yo but just middling form from the front here of late, over 1m2f, 7f and 6f; dropping down the weights but this is competitive and the other two from the yard look more interesting. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (4) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Only win was in a 1m2f novice at Bath (heavy) for Marcus Tregoning in October 2024; tried at various trips by Jim Goldie, best run when third over 7f here two weeks ago (good to firm; made the running); interesting on her first run at 6f. |
11/2 |
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3rd 5 (5) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Yet to strike form after four runs for new stable this year (1m-1m2f) and her only win was gained over 1m2f on heavy ground; continues to slip down the weights but drops back to 7f with quite a bit to prove. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 23-304 D
Last run: 57 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (2) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Often leads; narrow Chester winner (7f, good to firm) last August on handicap debut and he ran much better back there in June than he had the time before at York; another bold show is on the cards. |
8/1 |
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4th 8 (4) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Course scorer at 2yrs; returned with a good third at Beverley (7.5f) in April but beat only one in 20-runner handicap at York (7f) 20 days ago; needs to get back on track. |
25/1 |
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19th 22 (3) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
1-13; showed he retains all his ability when third of ten at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) on reappearance, in the firing line throughout; this is warmer but he could make the frame again. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 759533 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 12 (12) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Talented and well treated; multiple wins include two over C&D; nearly all his wins under Paul Mulrennan, who prefers Sanafi Zabeel, but he's also gone well for Lauren Young and ran creditably for her at Hamilton last week; the likely strong pace will suit and he's capable of a big run. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 10 (10) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Hold-up performer who is thrown in on his 2025 form but has yet to really get going this time round, including beaten 5l when third of six at Ayr (7f) 12 days ago; Paul Mulrennan, who has been on board for eight of his ten wins, is on Sanafi Zabeel this time. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 58-427
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (9) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Maiden; one of his best efforts came over C&D (good to soft) last summer and yard has won two of the last five runnings but this one needs to improve on his handicap form so far, most recently when bleeding from the nose in June; now hooded. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (6) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two good runs this season, latterly when keeping-on second in Haydock handicap (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; ought to make his presence felt again here, and significant rain will increase his appeal. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
21st May 2026 Soft 0m 6f 212y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Ended last year by finishing well held on his C&D handicap debut; slightly more encouraging signs when 4l fourth of eight on 6f Newcastle reappearance three weeks ago but he'll need to build on that, stepping back up to 7f. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 2-0921 CD
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (8) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Nearly made a successful switch to handicaps at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) last September, just held by one who won three of his next five starts; had a quiet start to 2026 but did better when prominently ridden and having a little in hand against Milford Grange over C&D (soft) in June; up 3lb; capable of better. |
7/1 |
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1st 7 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
0-7 but ran well when second in Thirsk maiden (7f, good to soft; 9-2) two weeks ago; a repeat of that run would put him firmly in the mix. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 36-509 CD
Last run: 55 days
W: 10st 0lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (1) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Three of four wins have been at 7f, including over C&D (good) last August; back on his latest winning mark after failing to find his form this year and has plenty to prove following a 14l defeat at Doncaster in June. |
10/1 |
|
9th 8 (12) |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; Beverley reappearance was promising but he was only midfield in a big field at York three weeks ago; down in class but needs a full revival. |
12/1 |
|
10th 19 (3) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Gained last year's two wins over 7f on good ground in August and came second in a 15-runner race next time; made a respectable return to action one month ago and enters each-way calculations. |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 401-08
Last run: 99 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Took a step forward when winning 6f novice on Newcastle AW last December but she's had two crushing defeats in handicaps this year for new yard; can only watch. |
50/1 |
|
8th 7 (3) |
1st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Off the mark at the fourth attempt when landing a modest fillies' novice over C&D in December; 66-1 and well beaten on last month's stable/handicap debut; best watched. |
25/1 |
|
11th 9 (11) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Off the mark at the fourth attempt when landing a modest fillies' novice (6f) at Newcastle four months ago; sold out of Ed Bethell's for 11,000gns in February; opening mark looks stiff. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 531473 D BF
Last run: 102 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (11) |
8th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
7f winner on Newcastle AW in March; back on turf for the first time since last October but he's 8lb lower today and he does act on grass; however, jockey bookings suggest Highfield Viking is the stable preferred. |
14/1 |
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3rd 3 (4) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Wins have been over 6f on turf and 7f on the AW (Newcastle); has been running well for a while and latest effort back at Newcastle was better than it looks. |
5/1 |
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7th 10 (10) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 2-20 but his last win was over C&D last month and he was only beaten 2l behind Anthropologist here last time; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he has possibilities. |
9/1 |
13/2
Form: 319334
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £31.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.98 |
| Tricast | £139.58 |
| Trifecta | £201.10 |
Selections
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