August 10 / 15.45 Ayr

15.45

Good

Ladbrokes “Insure Your Acca On Football” Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Ladbrokes “Insure Your Acca On Football” Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 650848 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
A dual 6f/7f AW winner in 2025; only eighth of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago, and she's not proving easy to catch right this season.
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10th

10

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

White Umbrella

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Back to winning ways at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month and she would surely have gone close to following up at Newcastle 13 days ago granted a clearer passage, motoring home having had to sit and suffer at a crucial stage of the race; handles soft ground and she's a key player.

6/1

7th

8

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

White Umbrella

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Four AW wins (all at Wolverhampton) to her name; arrives on the back of a good win at Ayr (6f, good to soft) ten days ago and should be fine at this track; one to consider under her penalty.

6/1

1st

8

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

White Umbrella

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

A dual 6f/7f AW winner in 2025; only eighth of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago, and she's not proving easy to catch right this season.

33/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 7-0899 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Arrives out of sorts, tried in cheekpieces when last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; visor is tried here.
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8th

7

(11)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Macedonian

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Sole success came on AW in March 2025 for the Crisford yard; best run this year when runner-up at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month in first-time visor (retained since); didn't back that up when eighth of 16 at Redcar (6f, good) 12 days later but holds claims if he puts his best foot forward.

4/1

8th

1

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Macedonian

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Off a much reduced mark and with a new visor fitted he ran his best race for a while to be second of 13 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) recently; clear claims if he can back that up.

8/1

2nd

7

(14)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Macedonian

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Arrives out of sorts, tried in cheekpieces when last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; visor is tried here.

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0-0075

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden for Kieran Cotter in Ireland; off over three months before posting an encouraging fifth of nine on yard debut in 5f Catterick handicap 26 days ago, running on late; a player with that run under his belt.
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3rd

5

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:02 Hamilton

Edmond Halley

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

11-race maiden; ex-Irish; ran well enough when third at Ayr (6f, good to soft) and Catterick (6f, good) in August to suggest he has an each-way chance for his in-form yard.

15/8

5th

7

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Edmond Halley

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Irish maiden who has raced mainly at shorter; encouraging form for new stable and the way he shaped at Catterick last time, when a clear third, suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring; one to consider.

11/2

3rd

8

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Edmond Halley

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Irish maiden; two fair runs for his new stable and he can win races off this mark; led last time but that won't be easy in today's field.

3/1

Form: 146250 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Newcastle (6f) in April but her recent form is not so encouraging, tenth of 12 in 5f handicap there ten days ago; hood goes on now.
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7th

3

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Pivotal Terms

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won 6f handicap here in April and a good second over C&D since; fair fourth at Ayr last time (good to soft); worth considering.

6/1

4th

10

(5)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Pivotal Terms

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Got off the mark at Newcastle (6f) in April but her recent form is not so encouraging, tenth of 12 in 5f handicap there ten days ago; hood goes on now.

11/1

Form: 347187 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Gained a second success of 2026 at Hamilton (6f) in July; came in last of eight over 5f here a fortnight later, though, and was also disappointing over C&D on Saturday.
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4th

7

(8)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won a 6f handicap here (good to firm) in July off a 1lb higher mark; handles soft ground but the worry is that he might get going too late back at 5f.

6/1

6th

12

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in July off this mark; late headway back at 5f here 12 days ago and the return to this trip will suit; not discounted.

12/1

5th

12

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:15 Hamilton

Doon The Glen

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Both wins have been over 6f here, the first on good to soft in June, the second on good to firm last month; effective at 5f, but not been in quite such good form recently.

12/1

Form: 375314 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D (fifth course victory) in July and not discredited with fourth of six in 5f classified event at Wolverhampton ten day ago; very much one to consider back here.
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6th

7

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

Sixcor

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Dual C&D winner; down the field in this race the last two years but there are reasons to expect better this time, with recent form figures featuring two wins (turf/AW).

13/2

1st

6

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sixcor

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Better strike-rate on turf than AW and beaten in a C&D classified on latest AW start; two midfield finishes on turf have followed, the latest on Monday, and others appeal more for win purposes.

7/1

Form: 130353

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in April and largely in good form subsequently, third of eight in 5f handicap here two week ago; can make his presence felt eased 1lb.
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4th

5

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the best of draws but he is a hold-up performer in any case; all seven wins have come on Tapeta, including three over C&D, the latest from 4lb lower in April; beaten only a neck here a fortnight ago and capable of playing a part if they go quick enough.

5/1

2nd

3

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Henery Hawk

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

7-40 AW, including three C&D wins, the latest (from 2lb lower) in April; third to stablemate Sixcor at Ayr (5f) on penultimate start, but below that level of form over 6f subsequently; isn't discounted with Tom Kiely-Marshall taking off 5lb.

15/2

7th

3

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Henery Hawk

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in April and largely in good form subsequently, third of eight in 5f handicap here two week ago; can make his presence felt eased 1lb.

7/1

Form: 0-4945

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on earlier promise with fifth of 14 in 6f Doncaster handicap in June; more is needed if he's to double his tally here.
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8th

16

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Head For Freedom

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

His only success came in a 5f Beverley juvenile claimer last May; has bits and pieces of form this year but his latest eighth at Ayr one month ago will need improving on; new trip might help, however, and he races from a career-low mark.

16/1

8th

5

(16)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Head For Freedom

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Failed to build on earlier promise with fifth of 14 in 6f Doncaster handicap in June; more is needed if he's to double his tally here.

12/1

5th

7

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:45 Doncaster

Head For Freedom

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a 5f claimer at Beverley last spring; on a good mark on his best handicap form and his latest Ripon fourth can be upgraded (not ideally positioned); each-way shout.

12/1

14/1

Form: 597784 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence and yet to hit top form this season, fourth of nine in 6f Thirsk handicap nine days ago; more is required despite a falling mark.
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3rd

8

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Abama

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Dual C&D winner but his last success was 15 months ago and he's not made an impact this season; has dropped a long way in the weights but he has plenty to prove and needs a major revival back in trip; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lord Abama

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Dual Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) the winter before last and 17lb lower than when successful at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June last year; down in grade, but not performing as though ready to exploit his plummeting mark and is still to conclusively prove he wants this far; cheekpieces return.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 789462 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.
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9th

1

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

16:17 Carlisle

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

Three wins when trained in Ireland; ran well for second on his stable debut (7f, AW) in July but not so good twice since; not sure what to expect but further rain certainly won't hurt his chance.

14/1

8th

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Gary Harrison

Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance.

11/2

10th

1

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Velvet Skies

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Gary Harrison

On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

7/2

11th
13 (12)
Ski Angel

20/1

Form: 562387 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Posted a good third over 5f here in June but she's beaten just one rival in two subsequent outings at Hamilton and back here; this course scorer needs to take a big step forward.
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2nd

11

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

Ski Angel

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: R Mike Smith

Has plenty of C&D form, including three wins prior to this season and a resurgent effort (close second) in reapplied cheekpieces latest start; attempts at this race have produced form figures of 345; in the mix.

11/2

2nd

8

(9)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Ski Angel

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: R Mike Smith

Her last three wins have all been over C&D but she hasn't been firing recently; the return to this track for the first time this year needs to have an impact.

16/1

11th

13

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Ski Angel

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Posted a good third over 5f here in June but she's beaten just one rival in two subsequent outings at Hamilton and back here; this course scorer needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

66/1

Form: 088-38 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
It's now 24 starts since his last victory though he shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when eighth of ten in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to build on it.
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12th

14

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Red Walls

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lisa Williamson

It's now 24 starts since his last victory though he shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when eighth of ten in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to build on it.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

13th
15 (11)
Baby Rover

12/1

Form: 659263 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Got back on track with third of seven to Doon The Glen in 6f Hamilton handicap 25 days ago; she needs to back it up now if she's to double her career tally.
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13th

15

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Baby Rover

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Got back on track with third of seven to Doon The Glen in 6f Hamilton handicap 25 days ago; she needs to back it up now if she's to double her career tally.

12/1

3rd

5

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Hamilton

Baby Rover

9st 3lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Had a good run of form in early summer last year, getting off the mark at Redcar (6f, good to firm), but rather up and down since and she found little at Ayr ten days ago; hard to rule out if back to best, though.

13/2

6th

12

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

Baby Rover

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

A good spell in 2025 included a Redcar win (6f, good to firm) and a close second in this race (good to soft); slow to find her form this year but things started to look up when she was second of nine at Carlisle (6f) in June; primed to go well.

9/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £256.90
Straight Forecast £202.23
Tricast £759.69
Trifecta £1740.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Edmond Halley

The Guardian:

Velvet Skies

POSTDATA:

Sixcor

Daily Mail:

Baby Rover

The Sun:

Doon The Glen

The Times:

Henery Hawk

RP RATINGS:

Edmond Halley

D Express:

Edmond Halley

The Star:

Edmond Halley

Daily Mirror:

Velvet Skies

Daily Record:

Velvet Skies

Telegraph:

Sixcor