August 10 / 17.15 Ayr

17.15

Good

“Ladbrokes Play 1-2-Free” Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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“Ladbrokes Play 1-2-Free” Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 44-523

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished well to go close on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in April and he backed that up with a creditable third at Musselburgh (1m, good); returns after 120 days off but he's still unexposed and that latest form has been well advertised by the runner-up since; respected.
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2nd

3

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Keep An Eye On It

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Placed in his first two handicaps and he made no mistake back from a break at Ayr (1m, good to soft) nine days ago; the forecast rain won't hurt his chance and he still has time on his side; one to be interested in under a penalty.

3/1

1st

3

(1)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Keep An Eye On It

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Finished well to go close on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, AW) in April and he backed that up with a creditable third at Musselburgh (1m, good); returns after 120 days off but he's still unexposed and that latest form has been well advertised by the runner-up since; respected.

9/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 372116 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Came good with wins at Beverley (8.4f) and Thirsk (1m, again on good to firm) last month and had an excuse in his hat-trick bid at Southwell (suffered interference) two weeks ago; only 2lb higher than for his last success and he could kick on again back on turf.
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9th

7

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:21 Thirsk

Hatamoto

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has been in good form this summer, with two wins here (1m) and one win at around 1m at Beverley, all from the front; creditable effort back over 7f at Redcar last time and may well be hard to catch.

11/4

4th

8

(3)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Hatamoto

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A winner of three of his last five starts (all 1m), including when he made all in amateur riders' event at Thirsk 12 days ago; 2lb nudge makes life a little harder but he comes here in form and should cope with the drop to 7f.

6/1

1st

5

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Hatamoto

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Has form figures of 2112 in last four turf attempts and gained one of the wins over C&D (good to firm); ran well at Ayr (good to soft) most recently; steadily progressive and commands respect.

7/2

9/2

Form: -05681

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough with a visor added when finishing well to land a Catterick handicap (7f, good to firm; 18-1) last month; up 3lb but he still looks feasibly treated on that latest form and is open to more progress back up in trip; key player.
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5th

4

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Wise Crack

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to race too freely but came good in first-time visor at Catterick (7f, good to firm) in July and has made the frame twice over 1m since (wore cheekieces last time); back in trip with no headgear on here; a possible.

8/1

4th

5

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Wise Crack

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ruth Carr

Better for a visor going on the last twice, despite being inclined to pull hard in it; much will hinge on how he settles over today's more demanding 1m switched to cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

5

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Wise Crack

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ruth Carr

Made the breakthrough with a visor added when finishing well to land a Catterick handicap (7f, good to firm; 18-1) last month; up 3lb but he still looks feasibly treated on that latest form and is open to more progress back up in trip; key player.

9/2

14/1

Form: 3-4455

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame in her first three handicaps but her form has gone in the wrong direction in two runs this summer; may have been stretched when upped to 1m2f here last time but she's now 0-8 and others are more persuasive.
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12th

2

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:11 Catterick

Light The Night Up

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Regressive maiden (7f-1m2f) who's had plenty of chances off a sliding mark this summer; perhaps first-time headgear will prove the answer for a yard bang among the winners but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

8th

12

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Light The Night Up

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Ten-race maiden who has been stuck in fifth place over a variety of trips and surfaces since the summer; not disgraced in a higher grade than this last Monday but others hold more compelling claims.

12/1

5th

10

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Light The Night Up

8st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Placed three times, all on the AW, from four starts last season; hasn't progressed this year; well handicapped but others appeal more.

11/1

Form: -74612 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy profile but she returned to form with a win at Haydock (1m, good to soft) in May and backed that up with a good second at Ripon (1m, good) the following month; now goes back up in grade but she's respected off same mark as last time.
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7th

3

(10)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Paroda Diva

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Patrick Neville

Refitted with cheekpieces when landing 1m Haydock handicap for current yard in May; the novelty appears to have worn off though on her last two starts and runs without headgear here.

6/1

8th

9

(11)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Paroda Diva

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Refitted with cheekpieces when landing 1m Haydock handicap for current yard in May; resumed from ten-week break with a solid sixth of ten at Ayr (1m) 22 days ago, hampered over 1f out; can't be discounted.

10/1

6th

6

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Paroda Diva

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Patrick Neville

Has a patchy profile but she returned to form with a win at Haydock (1m, good to soft) in May and backed that up with a good second at Ripon (1m, good) the following month; now goes back up in grade but she's respected off same mark as last time.

7/2

Form: 4-8104 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beat a 1-9 shot in a match at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in June, but struggled at York next time before being well held at Beverley 13 days ago; record is now 1-8 and others are more convincing.
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5th

3

(1)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:21 Thirsk

Napolian

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Off the mark in a match at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in June but has struggled for consistency since; best effort when beaten a short head at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) last month when galvanised by a first-time hood (left off here); came up short since but holds claims if on a going day.

9/1

6th

1

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:44 Newmarket (July)

Napolian

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Has mixed record this season but won a match race in June and was seemingly aided by a first-time hood when very close second at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) a week ago; on the premises if in the right mood again.

11/4

2nd

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Napolian

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Gained a first success at Leicester (1m) in June but has failed to kick on since, just seventh of ten in 1m Ayr handicap five days ago; hood is reached for now.

8/1

8/1

Form: 524-

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Her standout effort in three 2yo runs was a close call on soft ground at Beverley (8.4f) on her second start; returns after 293 days off but she should have more to offer now switched to a handicap and it would be a positive if the forecast rain arrives; needs a close look in the market.
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8th

2

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Adiada

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Her standout effort in three 2yo runs was a close call on soft ground at Beverley (8.4f) on her second start; returns after 293 days off but she should have more to offer now switched to a handicap and it would be a positive if the forecast rain arrives; needs a close look in the market.

8/1

1

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Adiada

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Hooded both starts at Beverley; good step forward when upped to 8.4f four weeks ago, finding just a Johnston runner too strong (pair clear); more is needed to trouble a couple of these.

7/1

20/1

Form: 87-9

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has a good pedigree but struggled in three novice events, most recently when tailed off on Wetherby reappearance in June; still early days but he needs a transformation on his handicap debut.
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10th

10

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Our Randolph

8st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Has a good pedigree but struggled in three novice events, most recently when tailed off on Wetherby reappearance in June; still early days but he needs a transformation on his handicap debut.

20/1

9th

6

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Wetherby

Our Randolph

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Needs to improve on his two runs in 7f/1m novices last season when sent off at 50-1 and 20-1.

25/1

7th

11

(7)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:05 Thirsk

Our Randolph

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

50-1, hinted at ability when eighth of 16 on 7f York debut five weeks ago but not enough to suggest he's likely to strike here.

16/1

15/2

Form: 431-63 D

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 335046

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £19.30
Straight Forecast £17.74
Tricast £81.49
Trifecta £90.50

Selections

The Times:

Paroda Diva

Daily Mail:

Hatamoto

RP RATINGS:

Keep An Eye On It

SPOTLIGHT:

Wise Crack

Telegraph:

Adiada

POSTDATA:

Napolian

The Guardian:

Keep An Eye On It

D Express:

Wise Crack

The Sun:

Paroda Diva

Daily Record:

Paroda Diva

Daily Mirror:

Hatamoto

The Star:

Hatamoto