August 08 / 20.30 Ayr

20.30

Good

Festive Day Dancing At Ayr Racecourse Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Festive Day Dancing At Ayr Racecourse Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.40

Form: -50915 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; ran far better than finishing position suggests (pecked badly at second-last) over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f) a fortnight ago; cosy Flat winner at Limerick (1m4f, yielding) in April and needs respecting at this basement level.
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3rd

4

(11)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:40 Punchestown

Patrick Street

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew Kinirons

Three-time winner scored at Ayr last month (1m2f, good); held at Hamilton since over 1m4f (good) and this trip might just be on the sharp side for him.

13/2

4th

2

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Patrick Street

9st 12lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Andrew Kinirons

Irish raider who won a 0-50 classified event over the weekend; this looks a bit more competitive under a 4lb penalty but the longer trip will suit, with him taking a while to get on top over 1m2f at Ayr; goes on the shortlist.

5/1

1st

6

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Patrick Street

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

Irish raider; ran far better than finishing position suggests (pecked badly at second-last) over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f) a fortnight ago; cosy Flat winner at Limerick (1m4f, yielding) in April and needs respecting at this basement level.

9/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 777-33

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-5; better since joining this trainer, twice placed over 1m here (Class 6); run style wouldn't suggest he's the most obvious candidate for 1m2f, but pedigree does offer hope; still open to improvement; isn't discounted.
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4th

9

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Flying Moonlight

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Sandy Thomson

Six-race maiden; has shown improvement with three placed efforts at Ayr (1m/1m2f) this term, head second (clear of remainder) in classified event most recently; possibilities, provided he stays the new trip.

6/1

2nd

10

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Flying Moonlight

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Sandy Thomson

0-5; better since joining this trainer, twice placed over 1m here (Class 6); run style wouldn't suggest he's the most obvious candidate for 1m2f, but pedigree does offer hope; still open to improvement; isn't discounted.

11/2

3rd

11

(6)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Flying Moonlight

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sandy Thomson

Soundly beaten all three 2yo starts (6f-7f) but placed behind Hunterian over C&D (soft) when upped in trip for recent seasonal/stable/handicap debut; still unexposed and will be dangerous if that run brought him on.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 824227 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
1-25; keeping reasonable form over further until a low-key effort at Musselburgh (1m5f, good) last week; dropping back to 1m2f is helpful (was third in this last year) but others still make more appeal.
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4th

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Poor strike-rate but there have been several good runs in defeat this year and his record at Hamilton reads -30222; has run well on soft but a slightly quicker surface may be ideal.

11/1

4th

7

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Falaise Blanc

8st 13lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 27 starts came on the AW at Newcastle last August but he's been runner-up on turf six times, including when caught late at Hamilton (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; switch of headgear today; shortlisted.

3/1

Form: 099371 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well backed and returned to form when winning classified event at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last week; that was steadily run but he was an emphatic winner; every chance if able to reproduce equivalent level on turf (0-9); stablemate of Sassy Glory.
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4th

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Wicklow Way

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Well backed and returned to form when winning classified event at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last week; that was steadily run but he was an emphatic winner; every chance if able to reproduce equivalent level on turf (0-9); stablemate of Sassy Glory.

5/2

1st

8

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Wicklow Way

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Made a successful reappearance in a similar contest over C&D in March; placed only once in five in handicaps since, but respected back in this company.

4/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:48 Beverley

Wicklow Way

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Won over 1m2f at Newcastle in March, and creditable third over 8.5f here last time (good); each-way chance

9/1

8/1

Form: 549210 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Runner-up (beaten over 4l) in this last year, but yet to win on turf (0-17); gamely fended off the frustrating Little Ted at Newcastle (1m; 11-2) on penultimate start, but reportedly ran flat back there on latest; stable have more obvious chance with Wicklow Way.
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1st

5

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sassy Glory

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Gained a second C&D success in June; not disgraced (in a change of headgear) with fifth of 12 in 1m2f classified event at Ayr 25 days ago; considered.

8/1

5th

7

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Sassy Glory

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up (beaten over 4l) in this last year, but yet to win on turf (0-17); gamely fended off the frustrating Little Ted at Newcastle (1m; 11-2) on penultimate start, but reportedly ran flat back there on latest; stable have more obvious chance with Wicklow Way.

8/1

Form: 556367

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; placed over this trip at Beverley (beaten 3l) in June but disappointing since, beaten nearly 50l (last of seven) over 1m4f at Pontefract latest; focus elsewhere.
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6th

12

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Resdev Time

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

12-race maiden; placed over this trip at Beverley (beaten 3l) in June but disappointing since, beaten nearly 50l (last of seven) over 1m4f at Pontefract latest; focus elsewhere.

50/1

7th

8

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

18:00 Pontefract

Resdev Time

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Yet to get her head in front and she was tried in cheekpieces when sixth of eight in 1m4f handicap at Ripon 11 days ago; needs to get back on track.

8/1

6th

5

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

20:15 Ripon

Resdev Time

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Ten-race maiden; rallied for respectable third upped to 1m2f at Beverley most recently, leaving the impression she'll benefit from tonight's even longer distance and return of headgear (namely first-time cheekpieces); shortlisted.

13/2

Form: 785365 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 087-06 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

22/1

Form: 0-9549 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner, the most recent over this trip (Class 6, good to soft) over a year ago; no obvious excuses (form figures 9549) in 2026, but does have a capable 5lb claimer aboard, and further rain could assist; stablemate of Golden Valour.
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6th

10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:12 Perth

Zebra Star

10st 7lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated three-time Flat winner (7f-1m2f); hasn't managed to beat too many rivals in her last three starts (1m2f-1m3f); no reason to expect better, in a refitted hood, on hurdles debut.

100/1

9th

8

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Zebra Star

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Last two wins have been at Ayr, the most recent coming over 1m2f last summer, but she's been well held there on her last two starts; others preferred.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Dual course winner, the most recent over this trip (Class 6, good to soft) over a year ago; no obvious excuses (form figures 9549) in 2026, but does have a capable 5lb claimer aboard, and further rain could assist; stablemate of Golden Valour.

22/1

Form: 0-0923 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Failed to win for William Knight (0-7), beaten at odds-on at Yarmouth (1m2f classified) on final start for that trainer; visor (worn twice) has yielded some improvement; wise to monitor this 7,000gns purchase on stable debut.
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7th

6

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Raise The Stakes

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

A maiden after nine runs but bettered low-key stable debut when keeping-on second in Wolverhampton classified (first attempt at 1m4f) last month and won't be far away if in similar form again here.

5/1

2nd

10

(3)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Raise The Stakes

9st 0lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Seven-race maiden who was placed twice in similar company over 1m2f on turf for William Knight in June, but showed little on stable debut at Ayr (1m2f, good) this month; needs to bounce back.

10/1

10th

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Raise The Stakes

9st 1lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

Failed to win for William Knight (0-7), beaten at odds-on at Yarmouth (1m2f classified) on final start for that trainer; visor (worn twice) has yielded some improvement; wise to monitor this 7,000gns purchase on stable debut.

9/1

20/1

Form: -09648

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; fourth (not far behind Falaise Blanc) at Musselburgh (12.5f; 33-1) in June, but weakened over C&D (raced keenly) subsequently; level of competition suitable, but others are easier to recommend.
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2nd

7

(9)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Storm On Jura

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Inconsistent maiden who still has no placed form; opposed.

25/1

8th

6

(8)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Storm On Jura

9st 4lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Yet to register a victory and she failed to beat a rival in 1m4f handicap at Hamilton last month; hood is reached for now.

25/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Storm On Jura

9st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Regressive maiden who again pulled hard when some way behind Patrick Street and Falaise Blanc at Ayr over the weekend; will need to settle much better coming back up from 1m2f.

16/1

66/1

Form: 488677

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Yet to win (0-8) and not many positives to take from latest C&D effort; Mulrennan takes the ride aboard this stablemate of Storm On Jura; opposable.
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12th

13

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Sanny Doo

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Yet to win (0-8) and not many positives to take from latest C&D effort; Mulrennan takes the ride aboard this stablemate of Storm On Jura; opposable.

66/1

7th

10

(5)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Ayr

Sanny Doo

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Hasn't offered much in his six runs at up to 1m1f, beating only one in 1m Musselburgh handicap 13 days ago; in good hands but lots more is required; seventh 6:39 Carlisle Saturday.

50/1

Non-runners

Charencey

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Payout
Exacta £28.70
Straight Forecast £19.22
Trifecta £183.00

Selections

The Times:

Flying Moonlight

RP RATINGS:

Charencey

POSTDATA:

Sassy Glory

SPOTLIGHT:

Patrick Street

Daily Mail:

Raise The Stakes

The Sun:

Wicklow Way

The Guardian:

Flying Moonlight

Daily Mirror:

Flying Moonlight

Daily Record:

Flying Moonlight

Telegraph:

Charencey

The Star:

Sassy Glory

D Express:

Patrick Street