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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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4th 9 (1) |
22nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Made it 13th time lucky when winning at Ayr (7f, good) last month and he improved again when beating Misunderstood over C&D (soft) 24 days ago; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run. |
7/2 |
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1st 13 (5) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 75y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Off the mark at the 13th attempt when readily seeing off 11 rivals at Ayr (7f, good) three weeks ago; the subsequent wins of the second, third and fifth give that form some ballast; high on the list. |
5/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 6 (7) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Plenty of good efforts since the blinkers went on, including an all-the-way win over C&D (good to firm; acts on soft) in June; also made all over 1m1f at Musselburgh towards the end of August and it may be worth forgiving a lesser effort at Carlisle last week after a slowish start meant he was unable to take up his usual front-running role (also pulled too hard); C&D form figures of 23122 earn him a place on the shortlist. |
10/1 |
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10th 3 (4) |
9th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
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 |
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1st 2 (9) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (8) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Seems versatile ground-wise; first turf win when beating one in tremendous form (won again since) over 7f at Catterick latest but had been a shade unfortunate not to win over C&D in June, when just losing concentration at a fatal stage; back up 4lb but was close behind a well-treated one in this race last year off the same mark; solid chance. |
11/4 |
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1st 6 (2) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Beaten 16 times since a Dundalk maiden win in October 2024; series of good runs this summer, including tried in blinkers at Ayr last week, but he has work to do with Runninsonofagun on that evidence. |
11/2 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (10) |
1st Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Runner-up three times in early summer and got back on track with fourth of 12 in 7f Ayr handicap 24 days ago; that form has been franked so he's very much one to consider. |
8/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 (9) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Only win in 17 races came in a 2yo novice for former yard; fairly well held this year from 6f to 1m2f but has never been lower in the weights. |
16/1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 14 (6) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
8st 6lb |
C&D winner last August; he has also run well in two other visits to Chester so he can't be discounted despite an inconsistent profile. |
11/1 |
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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 |
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 10 (5) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Won this two years ago; inconsistent this season but has been competitive on a couple of occasions and he'll handle the ground. |
12/1 |
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8th 6 (10) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Eight-time turf winner; rather inconsistent this season; has a chance on his third here in August (1m, good) but this softer ground against him. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 (4) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
0-9 but ran well here as a 2yo and was second in a Haydock handicap in May (7f, soft); excuses since then, having bled from the nose in June and the hood tried here last time is swiftly removed. |
15/2 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (12) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner but has struggled badly in recent starts, including failing to beat a rival on AW 12 days ago; regular blinkers were left off then but return now; hard to build up too much enthusiasm. |
16/1 |
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8th 5 (8) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Struggled badly during a limited campaign this season and goes without headgear for the first time in more than two years on this rare AW start; hard to build up too much enthusiasm. |
20/1 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (3) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Won 6f Newcastle novice for Ed Bethell last December; well beaten all three starts in handicaps for new yard this year, including on first try at 7f last time; on a good mark but a bit to prove. |
66/1 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (1) |
24th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
7f winner on Newcastle AW in March when only 1lb lower; that stiffer finish suits him well and he was beaten 3l over C&D when last seen in April. |
7/2 |
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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 |
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 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £31.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £26.98 |
| Tricast | £139.58 |
| Trifecta | £201.10 |
Selections
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Circle Of TrustThe Star:
Circle Of Trust