Ayr

13:30

Runners: 10 Distance: 7f Stakes Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Redcar eyecatcher HALF SOVEREIGN gets the vote ahead of The Caddy Master.

Half Sovereign

Jockey: S H James Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 2/9-0 F: 4

7 tips

11/8

Comment: First foal of a 6f 2yo winner; showed promise with her fourth of ten over that trip at Redcar, while looking green and shaping as if she'll relish further (finished well from the back); respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Redcar / Unknown / F		5	4 / 10	13/2	-

Folk Pageant

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 2/9-0

1 tip

21/10

Comment: Masar filly; sibling to five winners, notably Loxley (1m1f-12.5f including 2yo/Group 2; 115); dam 1m2f-1m3f scorer (including Group 1; 123); the pick of the newcomers on breeding.

Stoic Poet

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 44

3 tips

5/1

Comment: Has shown ability in 6f contests at Carlisle and Ayr, finishing fourth both times; helps to set the form standard and appears to have a fighting chance upped in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ayr / Unknown / F		4	4 / 7	6/1	-
29/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F		3	4 / 13	25/1	-

Oso Great

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 2/9-7

17/2

Comment: 21,000gns yearling; Masar half-brother to Listed-placed 5f winner Jumbeau (including 2yo; RPR 94), out of 7f AW scorer (76); one of several newcomers in the field; market instructive.

The Caddy Master

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 2/9-5 F: 93

12/1

Comment: Found 5f too sharp on debut; fared better (placed) over 6f at Redcar while looking in need of another furlong, as pedigree reflects; possibilities upped further in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Redcar / Unknown / F		5	3 / 8	11/2	-
05/05/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		4	9 / 12	12/1	-

Panthere Noir

Jockey: O McSweeney Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 2/9-5

16/1

Comment: 13,000gns yearling; Mohaather half-brother to 5f 2yo winner I Got Soul (RPR 75), out of 1m AW scorer (59) who is related to dam of Blue Point; check the betting.

Believeinthisone

Jockey: William Pyle Trainer: David Loughnane Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 759 OR: 68

30/1

Comment: Thrice-raced gelding whose best effort may not be reliable; hampered early and never figured in Chester seller (7f) most recently; not particularly solid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Chester / Unknown / F	4	9 / 13	25/1	-
29/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	3	5 / 13	16/1	-
14/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	25/1	-

Go Vince Go

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 8

50/1

Comment: Brings the worst form, having registered a poor RPR in 6f event at Redcar; best watched unless the betting suggests he's likely to take a big step forward.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Redcar / Unknown / F		5	8 / 10	40/1	-

Time Twister

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-7

70/1

Comment: Gelded son of Time Test; dam unraced half-sister to winners Mrs Sippy (US 1m3f Grade 2) and Phantom Flight (1m2f Listed); perhaps one for longer trips later on.

Bobbys Pride

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Noel Wilson Age/Wt: 2/9-2

80/1

Comment: 10,000euros yearling, £20,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by Sioux Nation out of daughter of 5.7f 2yo winning half-sister to July Cup winner Fleeting Spirit; stable has poor strike-rate with 2yos.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ayr

14:00

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m 2f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Unexposed 5yo CAPTAIN HANLEY (nap) shaped with plenty of promise last time and is first choice ahead of improving 3yo Hill O Rue.

Penelopes Sister

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 3-37153 OR: 58

10/3

Comment: Versatile mare who recorded a clearcut success at Ayr (1m) in most recent Class 6 attempt; ran well in Class 4 contest over C&D yesterday; possibilities back in this grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	16/1	61
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	14/1	64
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	11/4	51
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	3/1	51
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	15/2	51
19/07/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	7/4	51

Hill O Rue

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Kevin Ryan Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 97-231 OR: 62

4 tips

7/2

Comment: Justified favouritism at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) last time, taking his form figures since handicapping to 231; this low-mileage 3yo is open to further improvement upped further in trip; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	7/4	56
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	10/3	56
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	7/2	56
14/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	150/1	-
18/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	9 / 15	66/1	-
19/09/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	9 / 11	25/1	-

Captain Hanley

Jockey: Adam Caffrey Trainer: Adrian McGuinness Age/Wt: 5/9-13 F: 7-9804 OR: 62

1 tip

6/1

Comment: Irish 5yo who has very low mileage; eyecatching fourth, amid traffic issues, at Down Royal (extended 1m2f, good) most recently; may well build on that effort; interesting off the same mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	66/1	62
05/06/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	16 / 16	80/1	65
27/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	8 / 12	300/1	-
09/05/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / F	-	9 / 11	66/1	-
15/11/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	7 / 13	16/1	-

Sure And Stedfast

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 84-84 OR: 63

1 tip

13/2

Comment: Seven-race maiden who has bits of encouraging form, most recently keeping-on fourth at Hamilton (1m, good) on first run since being gelded; may show progress upped further in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	28/1	64
28/04/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	8 / 14	9/1	67
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	2	4 / 10	25/1	69
29/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	16/1	69
28/08/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	4	4 / 9	50/1	-
13/08/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	7 / 11	16/1	-

Naturalia

Jockey: Shay Farmer Trainer: Donald Whillans Age/Wt: 4/10-0 F: 9-754 OR: 63

9/1

Comment: Soft-ground winner at Carlisle (1m1f) last term; steadily finding her form this season, respectable fourth at Hamilton (1m3f, good) most recently; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	12/1	63
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	33/1	65
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	18/1	67
22/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	13/2	68
27/07/24	Chester / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	15/2	68
11/07/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	6/1	68

Young Fire

Jockey: Mark Winn Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 10/9-9 F: 77720 OR: 58

1 tip

10/1

Comment: Multiple winner down the years; 0-6 in 2025 but ran encouragingly, albeit behind a fellow 10yo, over C&D on penultimate start; stone below last winning mark and hard to dismiss.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	11 / 13	4/1	59
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	5/1	60
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	7 / 18	14/1	62
18/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	22/1	64
10/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	33/1	67
21/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	50/1	69

We Still Believe

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Daragh Bourke Age/Wt: 7/9-10 F: 027329 OR: 59

2 tips

11/1

Comment: All wins in Class 6, the most recent in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; placed in last two attempts in this grade (below par in Class 5 since); solid contender returned to this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	9/1	60
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	9/2	60
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	9/1	60
24/04/25	Perth / Handicap / H	5	P / 15	9/1	80
25/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	11/1	60
06/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	22/1	60

Say What You See

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 13-053 OR: 65

2 tips

11/1

Comment: Ready success over 1m on AW last November; steadily back to form this year, respectable third at Hamilton (1m, good) most recently; shapes as if this return to 1m2f is worth exploring; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	12/1	66
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	33/1	68
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	14 / 14	22/1	70
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	7/4	68
01/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	7/1	62
18/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	6 / 15	66/1	-

Tartaraghan

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: John McConnell Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 0705 OR: 56

12/1

Comment: Irish filly who has inconsistent recent form figures; competitively treated on best results but remains a longstanding maiden and is far more exposed than her compatriot Captain Hanley.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	5 / 16	28/1	56
27/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	13 / 14	20/1	56
20/05/25	Cork / Handicap / F	-	7 / 14	18/1	58
16/05/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	50/1	58
22/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	12 / 20	14/1	59
09/10/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 15	11/1	58

Jachin

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Ivan Furtado Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 5-7065 OR: 62

14/1

Comment: 7f winner last term for previous yard; weak claims on 2025 form, latterly over 1m2f; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	5 / 5	40/1	65
13/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	50/1	69
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	17 / 22	100/1	72
05/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	7 / 7	25/1	74
29/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	8/1	75
19/10/24	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	1 / 11	5/1	72

Coulsea

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Craig Lidster Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 756 OR: 64

22/1

Comment: Thrice-raced gelding who has shown some promise with two midfield efforts over 1m, including at Ayr; gives the impression this new trip may well suit on handicap debut; open to improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	6 / 12	33/1	-
16/05/25	York / Unknown / F	2	5 / 5	150/1	-
28/04/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	7 / 14	28/1	-

Nippasso

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 07-645 OR: 52

1 tip

22/1

Comment: Six-race maiden who has finished behind Hill O Rue twice since handicapping and seems unlikely to reverse placings with that improving rival; however, could go well off her reduced mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	4/1	54
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	22/1	56
09/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	25/1	59
15/10/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	7 / 13	250/1	-
26/09/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	11 / 11	80/1	-
10/09/24	Leicester / Unknown / F	4	6 / 12	200/1	-

Cisco Disco

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 7/9-5 F: 7-69 OR: 54

33/1

Comment: Went close over 1m here last October (best effort for current yard) and latest run suggests this return to 1m2f is worth a go; long losing spell remains a negative.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	9 / 13	33/1	56
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	16/1	58
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	7/1	59
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	40/1	58
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	12 / 13	40/1	61
10/08/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	11/1	64

Mr Withington

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Paul Robson Age/Wt: 4/9-13 F: 6-67 OR: 62

40/1

Comment: Not particularly solid on his novice form and lacks significant potential on breeding; something to prove off his opening mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	250/1	-
15/06/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	200/1	-
20/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	6 / 9	28/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ayr

14:30

Runners: 11 Distance: 7f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The withdrawal of Quest For Fun, who would have been the selection, promotes ARBITRATION to first choice. Inanna is second pick.

Red Mirage

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 7/10-1 F: 8-50 OR: 73

3/1

Comment: Never figured at Chester last time but ran encouragingly over C&D in only other start this season; poor strike-rate in the last three years but remains on an attractive mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	10 / 13	25/1	74
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	5 / 12	13/2	74
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	7/1	76
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	15/2	77
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	11/2	78
12/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	4 / 12	13/2	79

Inanna

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 615332 OR: 62

3 tips

7/2

Comment: Four-time winner, most recently over C&D (good to firm) in May; has remained in form since, running-on second over 6f at Hamilton last time; solid chance off unaltered mark back up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	7/2	62
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	4/1	62
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	10/3	62
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	5 / 13	9/2	62
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	2/1	60
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	7/2	60

John L Sullivan

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Lucinda Russell Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 341-97 OR: 66

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Generally consistent in handicaps last term, winning twice (good and good to soft); not in the same form in two outings this season and is perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	11/1	67
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	9 / 13	10/1	67
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	5/1	65
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	4 / 13	11/2	65
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	5/1	65
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	9/1	66

Wish This

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Alan Brown Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 544-03 OR: 74

2 tips

6/1

Comment: Seven-race maiden in Ireland for Jenny Lynch; respectable third in Curragh handicap (6.3f, good) most recently and that form has received a few boosts since; interesting recruit.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	6/1	72
23/04/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	10 / 16	33/1	75
22/10/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	4 / 11	14/1	68
09/10/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	4 / 8	11/2	67
19/09/24	Naas / Unknown / F	-	5 / 11	80/1	-
02/07/24	Roscommon / Unknown / F	-	5 / 13	80/1	-

Count Palatine

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: 0-7329 OR: 74

1 tip

13/2

Comment: Completed a 7f double (good to soft and good) last September; best form since when placed twice, including over C&D, this spring; likely player if settling better than last time (raced too freely).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	11/1	75
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	16/1	74
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	12/1	74
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	7 / 13	33/1	75
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	11 / 12	22/1	75
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 15	14/1	73

Keep Warm

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 73-84 OR: 69

3 tips

7/1

Comment: On a two-year losing spell but ran respectably last time when bidding to maintain an unbeaten record at Pontefract (6f); has form at up to 1m and is capable of being involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	10/1	70
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	11/1	71
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	12/1	72
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	16/1	73
26/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	15/2	74
12/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	17/2	74

Loving Apprentice

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 221-60 OR: 71

1 tip

17/2

Comment: Steady progress last term culminated in soft-ground 6f maiden win; seemed to need reappearance run and something was amiss last time; may still do better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	6/1	73
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	6 / 12	40/1	74
21/10/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	5/6	69
28/09/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	5	2 / 13	28/1	-
10/09/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	12/1	-
25/08/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	7 / 13	33/1	-

Jkr Cobbler

Jockey: Archie Young Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 52119- OR: 64

16/1

Comment: Absent since December when failing to complete a Newcastle AW hat-trick; made a winning reappearance last term but has never scored in this grade; all wins in Class 6.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 12	8/1	64
07/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	4/1	61
28/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	10/3	57
22/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	5/1	57
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	7/2	58
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	7 / 13	18/1	59

Monhammer

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 7/9-3 F: 75608- OR: 61

1 tip

22/1

Comment: Absent since running as if something was amiss last September; won over C&D on reappearance last season but has never scored above Class 6; similar type to Jkr Cobbler.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	11/1	62
28/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	10 / 10	10/1	63
12/08/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	10/1	64
29/07/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	5/1	65
23/07/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	12/1	65
08/07/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	12/1	66

Samra Star

Jockey: Tommie Jakes Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 385067 OR: 68

28/1

Comment: AW scorer for previous yard; far from solid on her turf form for new stable; drops back to 7f for first time since debut and has enough to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	125/1	70
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	6 / 6	66/1	74
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	50/1	77
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	5 / 5	25/1	79
30/01/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	5/1	81
06/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 5	9/4	82

Yellow Pages

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 39258- OR: 66

28/1

Comment: Still a maiden and badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent since a heavy defeat over C&D last July on stable debut; wears first-time cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/07/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	66/1	70
02/07/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	5 / 5	9/4	67
23/06/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	15/2	67
15/06/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	12/1	69
25/05/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	13/2	69
15/04/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 11	11/2	70

Quest For Fun

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 7/10-2 F: 3-9485 OR: 74

Comment: On a long losing sequence but his recent York form is quite encouraging; sole attempt at Ayr resulted in a win on this card (good; also won on good to soft and heavy) three years ago; possibilities off a handy mark dropped in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	5 / 11	17/2	75
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	8 / 21	7/1	77
16/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	4 / 22	14/1	78
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	9 / 13	11/2	79
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	10/3	81
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	5 / 17	18/1	83

Reidh

Jockey: Oisin Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 5/9-13 F: 0-9697 OR: 71

Comment: Completed a 7f double, on British/Irish soil (good to firm and yielding), last summer; inconsistent since but latest race didn't pan out favourably; best form gives him a major chance off current mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	4/1	71
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	9 / 12	6/1	73
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	6 / 8	16/1	74
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	9 / 12	28/1	76
06/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	13 / 14	33/1	79
21/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 12	33/1	81

Arbitration

Jockey: S H James Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: -4466 OR: 73

2 tips

Comment: Seven-race maiden who has some encouraging form; better than the bare result (hampered) when beaten favourite at Doncaster (7f) most recently; not written off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	11/4	74
13/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	6 / 14	5/1	76
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	14/1	78
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	4 / 8	7/2	79
14/09/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	2	5 / 11	125/1	-
16/08/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	5 / 10	14/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ayr

15:00

Runners: 12 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The return to 6f suited ABDUCTION when he led near the line at Hamilton and his C&D form in the autumn was also encouraging.

Aberama Gold

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 8/10-1 F: 249590 OR: 79

2 tips

10/3

Comment: Top handicapper in his time; last won in October 2023 but the ability remains, judged on comeback run, and trainer has a knack of keeping his veterans sweet; not ruled out with the recent rain helpful and on a mark in the 70s for the first time since 2yo days; refitted blinkers replace visor.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	York / Handicap / F	4	13 / 19	14/1	81
01/06/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	9 / 14	14/1	82
17/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	4/1	83
03/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	9 / 13	25/1	85
28/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	10/3	84
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	2 / 13	13/2	83

Binhareer

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: William Haggas Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 514-7 OR: 79

3 tips

10/3

Comment: Found a weak 7f novice when off the mark at Redcar (soft) on second start but he wouldn't settle there next time and faded; similar outcome on his handicap/AW debut over that trip at Kempton in May and he looks ripe for the drop in trip; could be interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	5/1	81
05/11/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	4 / 11	1/1	-
05/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	1 / 11	10/11	-
10/09/24	Leicester / Unknown / F	4	5 / 11	12/1	-

Abduction

Jockey: S A Gray Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/10-2 F: 782441 OR: 80

5 tips

9/2

Comment: Multiple wins include three over 7f here (good and good to soft) but he ended a losing run at Hamilton recently when returned to 6f (good to soft) for the first time since finishing a good second over C&D in October; back up 4lb but still weighted to go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 14	13/2	76
07/06/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	7/2	77
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	4/1	78
10/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	2 / 12	9/2	76
02/05/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	14/1	77
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	7/2	78

Orbital Chime

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Katie Scott Age/Wt: 5/9-5 F: 4-053 OR: 69

1 tip

13/2

Comment: Lightly raced and he's had some excuses since off the mark over 6f (heavy) as a 2yo but a recent third to an unexposed one over C&D (good) was a step in the right direction for his new yard; can play a part.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	12/1	69
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	28/1	71
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	12 / 12	28/1	72
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	7/1	73
12/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	3 / 12	12/1	74
02/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 13	17/2	75

Tactical Plan

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 121-50 OR: 77

1 tip

15/2

Comment: Nine runs as a 2yo, winning two of his final three starts, over 7f on soft and heavy; the race was likely needed on return to action (1m) but he didn't find much back over about 7f at Chester in June and now returns to 6f for the first time since quite a promising debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	11 / 14	14/1	79
31/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	33/1	79
13/10/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	10/3	76
28/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	16/5	74
14/09/24	Chester / Unknown / F	2	1 / 7	3/1	73
26/08/24	Epsom / Unknown / F	2	4 / 10	11/4	75

Hyperfocus

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 11/9-13 F: 665-80 OR: 77

12/1

Comment: Best recent form at Chester, winning twice there in 2024 (6f and about 5f), but he hasn't done enough this year, including back on that track last time out, to be fancying this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	3	13 / 13	20/1	80
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 10	22/1	82
30/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	3	5 / 6	6/1	84
18/10/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	6 / 8	11/1	86
12/10/24	York / Handicap / F	2	6 / 21	50/1	86
28/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	8 / 10	14/1	87

Baba Reza

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 7/9-10 F: -300 OR: 74

16/1

Comment: Had several layoffs but he returned from one in sparkling form to win at Haydock (6f, good) last July; well held in just three turf runs since but badly hampered at Chester recently and is not one to give up on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	3	10 / 13	20/1	76
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	15 / 20	14/1	77
01/05/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	16/5	78
04/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	13 / 15	7/2	78
19/07/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	17/2	71
11/05/23	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	4 / 7	8/1	78

Invitorio

Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 1-4880 OR: 70

16/1

Comment: Signed off 2yo season with 6f novice win on soft and he ran well on his reappearance but more recent efforts not so tempting in this context.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	11/1	74
22/05/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	17/2	74
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	8 / 13	11/1	75
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	3	4 / 9	9/1	75
18/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	1 / 9	6/4	-
01/10/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	3 / 3	8/1	-

I Need Your Love

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 33-94 OR: 69

1 tip

16/1

Comment: Won second attempt in a handicap, at Redcar in September; dire reappearance but a Pontefract fourth (also 6f, good) in June was more like it; this easier finish raises a question but he now looks capable of better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	25/1	70
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	3	9 / 9	9/1	70
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	15/2	69
16/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	11/2	70
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	11/2	67
11/09/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	15/2	69

The Caltonian

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 6/10-4 F: 6-1920 OR: 82

18/1

Comment: Much more prolific on the AW and 0-16 on turf but he's run several good races over C&D, including a close second in this race last July; perhaps his luck will change today but he is 5lb higher than 12 months ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	11 / 14	22/1	94
20/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	2 / 10	5/1	93
17/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	9 / 14	10/1	93
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	1 / 10	9/1	88
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	6 / 13	16/1	89
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	11 / 11	11/2	79

Danzan

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 10/9-2 F: 5-509 OR: 66

18/1

Comment: Has a fine record in the Bronze Cup over C&D, winning it in 2022 and placed on two other occasions, including in September when 6lb higher; capable of a good run if the stars align.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	15/2	69
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	16 / 20	8/1	71
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	5 / 13	16/1	72
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	11/1	73
11/10/24	York / Handicap / F	4	2 / 18	12/1	72
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 6	6/1	72

Arnhem

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Rebecca Menzies Age/Wt: 9/9-11 F: 96-050 OR: 75

1 tip

40/1

Comment: Fair effort on first turf run for this yard, over 5f at Musselburgh in May, but he was out with the washing over 6f at York recently and he's won just once in the best part of five years; cheekpieces discarded.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	18 / 20	33/1	78
02/05/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	9/1	80
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	10 / 13	22/1	89
01/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	6 / 9	7/1	90
25/10/24	Dundalk / Group 3 / F	-	9 / 13	100/1	90
04/10/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	3 / 5	15/2	90

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ayr

15:33

Runners: 11 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The 3yo TARLAC looks to have more improvement in him and can land a second success.

Wobwobwob

Jockey: O McSweeney Trainer: Adrian Keatley Age/Wt: 7/10-2 F: 0-005 OR: 80

1 tip

10/3

Comment: On a losing run but he was backed on comeback in May (AW); also lively in the market and showed more when fifth of 13 at Chester (also 7f, good) last time in an amateur jockeys' race; 7lb below his last winning mark and he won the Silver Cup over C&D (good to soft) in 2023; has to be of interest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	4	5 / 13	7/2	82
21/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	13 / 13	28/1	77
07/05/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	10 / 13	9/2	79
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	15 / 17	28/1	86
04/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	9 / 10	14/1	88
28/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	7 / 12	6/1	88

Arabian Cobra

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 3/9-10 F: 430211 OR: 80

8 tips

4/1

Comment: Running well in the visor since returned to turf, following a close second with a win at Thirsk and it was a big personal best when first of 12 under a penalty at Chester (also 6f, good) last time; just 2lb higher and the hat-trick can't be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Chester / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	8/1	78
06/06/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	11/8	67
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 14	22/1	67
05/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	10 / 11	13/2	69
01/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	9/1	70
23/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	4 / 9	9/2	71

Taygar

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 1-8323 OR: 68

2 tips

13/2

Comment: Course winner over 5f; close second at Hamilton (good) on her penultimate start but beaten nearly 6l when third at Doncaster (also 6f; good to firm) last time; has won on soft.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	9/2	69
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 12	14/1	66
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	12/1	66
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	16/1	66
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	28/1	63
18/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	5 / 12	12/1	64

One Night Thunder

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Gemma Tutty Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 0-806 OR: 73

7/1

Comment: Record of 0-9 since debut success (7f) and failed to beat a rival in big field at York on his penultimate start; raced freely but did much better when beaten less than 2l at Pontefract (6f, good) one month ago; added hood may help him settle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	11/2	75
16/05/25	York / Handicap / F	4	22 / 22	25/1	80
02/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	15/2	84
23/03/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	10 / 20	22/1	88
15/11/23	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	12 / 12	18/1	89
04/11/23	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	4 / 14	66/1	90

Tarlac

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Katie Scott Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 645215 OR: 69

2 tips

15/2

Comment: Showed improved form prior to winning at Ripon (his first success) in May and it was a respectable effort when beaten 2l at Hamilton (also 6f, good to soft) off a revised mark next time; player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 14	11/1	70
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	11/2	64
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	10/3	63
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	5 / 13	13/2	65
29/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	40/1	67
20/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	5/1	68

Stirrup Cup

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 129-87 OR: 70

9/1

Comment: Nursery winner last season on soft and his best effort came when second over C&D nine days later; hampered start but it was a fair effort when midfield at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and he won't mind the forecast good to soft ground; not dismissed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 14	20/1	72
17/04/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	20/1	73
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	9 / 11	11/1	74
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	2 / 9	14/1	72
11/09/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	11/2	66
11/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	9/1	69

Lions House

Jockey: Tommie Jakes Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 69-712 OR: 81

11/1

Comment: Won first two starts for Roger Varian in 2023 (6f, AW); changed hands for 38,000gns last October; pulled hard on stable debut in April but left that behind when coming from off a strong pace to win at Southwell (AW) in May and he backed that up when second at this track (also 5f, good) three weeks later; that was his turf debut and he commands respect back at 6f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	18/1	82
31/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	66/1	78
28/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 7	50/1	82
17/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	9 / 11	5/1	84
05/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	6 / 12	6/1	85
09/12/23	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	1 / 9	4/7	-

Phoenix Of Dreams

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 4/10-0 F: 29130- OR: 78

11/1

Comment: Won a three-runner Redcar maiden (soft) at odds of 1-10 last year but signed off with a moderate effort, beating one home at Wolverhampton (also 6f, AW) in December; unraced as 2yo so there might be more to come this year but the handicapper hasn't budged.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	11 / 12	14/1	78
22/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	6/1	77
28/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	1 / 3	1/10	77
13/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	9 / 11	17/2	78
30/08/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	2 / 12	11/2	78
12/07/24	Chepstow / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	7/2	78

Knicks

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 7-825 OR: 72

12/1

Comment: Ran near his best when a short-head second at Musselburgh in April (5f, good); not quite so good over that C&D six days later (good to soft) and absent for over 11 weeks since; stays 6f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	5 / 12	6/1	70
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	2 / 14	15/2	70
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	8 / 17	9/1	71
29/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	13/2	72
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	8/1	72
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	40/1	72

Bonito Cavalo

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 6/9-13 F: 1314- OR: 77

14/1

Comment: Went through a complete transformation once switched to AW last year, winning six times between 5f and 7f, climbing 32lb in the weights; handicapper hasn't split his official rating so carries that mark back to turf for this first start in 471 days.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	-	-	-
23/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	7/2	77
13/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	11/2	74
03/03/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	3 / 11	5/2	74
04/02/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	4/5	67
02/02/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	11/10	61

One More Wave

Jockey: P McGettigan Trainer: Noel C. Kelly Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 576-00 OR: 71

33/1

Comment: Two-time AW winner at 5f-6f for Jonathan Portman; blood noted at both nostrils after a poor run at Down Royal (7f) for May's stable debut and he beat one home back there (5f, also good) having stumbled last time; risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	10 / 11	12/1	71
30/05/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	13 / 14	18/1	72
21/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	5/1	73
13/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	7/2	74
03/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	5 / 12	7/2	74
18/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	11/4	70

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ayr

16:05

Runners: 16 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Unexposed 3yo BRAVE BOB looks particularly interesting and he is first choice ahead of Superior Council.

Superior Council

Jockey: Greg Fairley Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 6/9-2 F: 8-612 OR: 50

2 tips

3/1

Comment: Off the mark at Hamilton (6f; second run for new yard) and runner-up at Ayr (7f) since wearing blinkers; respected in retained blinds.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	6	2 / 9	7/4	50
11/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	6/1	46
29/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 12	15/2	46
22/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	8 / 24	40/1	47
14/10/24	Roscommon / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	7/2	47
09/10/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	3 / 18	14/1	47

Brave Bob

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Julie Camacho Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 0-604 OR: 54

4 tips

5/1

Comment: Promising fourth at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month on handicap debut; could well take another step forward; interesting off the same mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	10/1	54
07/06/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	2	15 / 16	125/1	-
17/05/25	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	6 / 10	33/1	-
25/10/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	15 / 16	80/1	-

Unico

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: Chris Gordon Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 6-952 OR: 60

2 tips

11/2

Comment: Steadily back to form this term, runner-up at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) most recently; 0-11 for current yard but holds a fighting chance off present mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Goodwood / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	14/1	58
15/05/25	Salisbury / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	15/2	62
09/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	40/1	64
15/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	13/2	65
03/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	22/1	64
13/09/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	18/1	65

Jump The Gun

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 8/9-9 F: 555266 OR: 57

6/1

Comment: Inconsistent 8yo who is on a long losing run but posted best effort this year over C&D in April; place claims on that form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	14/1	59
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	6 / 12	9/1	60
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	13/2	59
11/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	22/1	61
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	16/1	63
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	10/1	65

Due Respect

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Gary Rutherford Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 592282 OR: 52

7/1

Comment: 3yo maiden whose 7f efforts at Redcar in May/June (close second both times) put her in the picture; declared 5:15 here Sunday.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/07/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	2 / 14	9/1	52
26/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	7/1	50
20/06/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	11/2	50
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	33/1	47
19/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	12/1	47
03/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	20/1	47

Crocodile Power

Jockey: D Swift Trainer: Seb Spencer Age/Wt: 7/9-11 F: 5-0002 OR: 59

1 tip

9/1

Comment: All turf wins at Catterick; back to form with second-place finish there last time; filled the same position here last July; could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	2 / 8	11/2	59
12/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	22/1	61
23/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	12 / 13	22/1	62
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	10 / 10	12/1	63
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 12	15/2	63
29/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	3/1	60

Cuban Storm

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 09-063 OR: 57

2 tips

12/1

Comment: Record is just 1-11 but he ran encouragingly in first-time blinkers at Newcastle (AW) most recently; interesting in the retained headgear.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 13	12/1	58
19/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	22/1	62
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	12/1	64
12/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 11	10/1	66
16/06/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	16 / 19	16/1	66
20/05/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	7/2	62

Baby Rover

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Katie Scott Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 74451 OR: 50

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Off the mark in 3yo handicap at Redcar (6f) last time, showing clear improvement; again ridden by Joanna Mason; may well remain competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	10/1	46
10/06/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	6/1	46
30/05/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	11/1	45
04/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	16/1	45
28/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	80/1	46
06/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	100/1	46

So Grateful

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 7/9-11 F: 214919 OR: 59

16/1

Comment: Had excuses last time and is better judged on his 6f Thirsk success (good to firm) earlier in May; this 7yo defied higher marks in 2022 and 2023.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	18/5	59
17/05/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	1 / 13	14/1	56
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	13/2	57
31/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	10/3	57
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 5	2/1	54
15/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 11	6/1	52

Summerstorms Dream

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 679 OR: 50

18/1

Comment: Thrice-raced filly who isn't particularly solid on form but may show improvement now handicapping off a modest mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F	5	9 / 11	250/1	-
06/06/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	33/1	-
01/05/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	6 / 8	33/1	-

Fallen Soldier

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 343898 OR: 58

20/1

Comment: Competitively treated on best efforts; however, remains a maiden and failed to beat a rival last time; hard to be confident about him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	7/1	60
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	9 / 14	11/1	63
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	11/2	65
08/03/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	15/2	65
17/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	5/1	66
23/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	7/1	66

Back Tomorrow

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 393356 OR: 52

22/1

Comment: Five-time AW scorer; close third (off 3lb higher) at Ayr in May but has regressed in two subsequent starts, taking turf record to 0-13.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	33/1	53
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 6	9/4	55
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	10/1	55
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	15/2	56
01/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	3/1	55
17/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	4/1	55

South Road

Jockey: K Stott Trainer: Lucinda Russell Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 5-596 OR: 57

30/1

Comment: 0-5; has failed to back up debut effort but appeared not to stay 7f here most recently; may improve back at 6f and dropped in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	14/1	60
23/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	40/1	-
01/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	5 / 7	33/1	-
12/08/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	4	5 / 5	12/1	-
23/06/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	4	4 / 6	17/2	-

Heritor

Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 97-797 OR: 45

33/1

Comment: Five-race maiden who has very weak claims on form; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	6	7 / 9	100/1	48
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	50/1	54
01/05/25	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	200/1	-
18/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	200/1	-
10/09/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 10	200/1	-

Dorothy May

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 7640 OR: 59

50/1

Comment: Not particularly solid on her 7f form; failed to beat a rival on handicap debut last time; drop in trip needs to make a big difference.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	16/1	62
24/05/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	4 / 6	40/1	-
12/05/25	Catterick / Unknown / F	5	6 / 10	80/1	-
03/05/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	4	7 / 10	50/1	-

Mighty Power

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Lisa Williamson Age/Wt: 7/9-7 F: 798-97 OR: 55

66/1

Comment: Four-time AW winner whose form has been on the decline for a while; 0-16 on turf and opposed back in this sphere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	25/1	64
11/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	40/1	67
17/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	16/1	70
06/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	14/1	73
01/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	17/2	74
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 9	11/1	58

Gesundheit

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Noel Wilson Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 91-006 OR: 60

Comment: Ran with some promise last time but still has something to prove on turf; clear best form when recording AW win for previous yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	40/1	63
11/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	66/1	65
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	12 / 12	28/1	66
14/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	11/10	60
20/09/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	9 / 13	100/1	-
06/09/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	2	10 / 10	9/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ayr

16:40

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Jim Goldie's BRAES OF DOUNE was second at this level on his last visit here before flying too high in a Class 4 at Hamilton.

Harswell Duke

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Liam Bailey Age/Wt: 7/10-0 F: 9-242 OR: 65

2 tips

3/1

Comment: Hasn't won for a while but enjoys give underfoot and went down fighting at Carlisle three weeks ago; that's now three respectable runs this year and he should produce another.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 12	13/2	63
29/05/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	12/1	64
01/05/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	40/1	64
15/10/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	8/1	68
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	18/1	68
24/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	10/1	71

Ey Up Its Jazz

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood Age/Wt: 6/9-11 F: 218-3 OR: 62

3 tips

4/1

Comment: All three wins over shorter but saw out the 1m when beaten 2l at Carlisle (soft) in June and that was after a break; can go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	7/2	62
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	7/2	64
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	11/4	59
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	2 / 11	16/1	61
18/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	11/5	59
08/10/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	2 / 14	6/1	59

Arkenstaar

Jockey: Sean Kirrane Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 5/9-12 F: 6-744 OR: 63

3 tips

11/2

Comment: All five wins have been at Hamilton; fair form this term, including when fourth back there last time; each-way chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	5/2	65
04/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	9/2	67
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	7/2	68
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	15/2	70
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	18/1	73
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	9 / 13	12/1	73

Summer Island

Jockey: Adam Caffrey Trainer: John McConnell Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 0687 OR: 65

11/2

Comment: Irish raider who failed to raise his profile on handicap debut at Down Royal (1m2f) recently and has plenty to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	7 / 12	22/1	68
30/05/25	Down Royal / Unknown / F	-	8 / 13	16/1	-
16/05/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	6 / 17	200/1	-
19/04/25	Cork / Unknown / F	-	11 / 17	80/1	-

Royal Blaze

Jockey: Archie Young Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 908-69 OR: 55

6/1

Comment: Handicap winner over 7f for Marcus Tregoning but down the field in all four runs for current yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 9	25/1	60
11/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	66/1	65
21/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	100/1	67
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	10 / 12	25/1	70
08/09/24	York / Handicap / F	4	9 / 17	10/1	72
19/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	4 / 5	13/8	74

Quintus Arrius

Jockey: Cam Hardie Trainer: Peter Niven Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 579-06 OR: 60

10/1

Comment: Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	17/2	62
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	13 / 13	20/1	65
17/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	14/1	68
06/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	11/1	70
10/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 13	4/1	72
27/08/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	40/1	74

Evelyns Phoenix

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 7-0566 OR: 60

12/1

Comment: On a competitive mark but hasn't brought his best game to the track in his last four races; the new tongue-tie did nothing for him last time and that's retained.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	22/1	62
09/06/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	16/5	62
27/05/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	17/2	63
13/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	12 / 12	20/1	65
18/09/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	15/2	66
28/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	11/4	67

Madame Plaintiff

Jockey: Shay Farmer Trainer: Alan Brown Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 37-550 OR: 55

12/1

Comment: 7f winner for Gavin Cromwell; beaten under 3l in first two runs for this yard and lost all chance at the start at Hamilton when in the first-time visor (reared and then fly-jumped); comes with an element of risk.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	11 / 13	40/1	56
28/05/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	17/2	58
02/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	17/2	60
28/10/24	Galway / Handicap / F	-	7 / 16	14/1	62
21/10/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	3 / 15	6/1	60
30/09/24	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	7 / 11	9/2	63

Trais Fluors

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 11/9-10 F: 7363 OR: 61

14/1

Comment: Last four wins have been on the AW at Newcastle (7f-1m) but he hit the frame over 7f here in May and could achieve similar honours once more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 6	33/1	62
22/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	7/1	63
12/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	6/1	63
11/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 8	9/2	64
28/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	12/1	64
17/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	8/1	60

Runninsonofagun

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Tristan Davidson Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 1349-0 OR: 65

16/1

Comment: Won a 1m maiden claimer in Ireland; completely tailed off on stable debut in a 1m handicap.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	8/1	68
28/10/24	Galway / Handicap / F	-	9 / 16	15/2	72
19/10/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	4 / 9	15/2	72
06/09/24	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	2/1	72
29/08/24	Navan / Unknown / F	-	1 / 8	9/4	70
13/07/24	Navan / Unknown / F	-	6 / 19	20/1	-

Chiefman

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 60-679 OR: 60

60/1

Comment: Appealingly handicapped on last year's best form for Archie Watson but no closer than 10l in five starts since moving yards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	66/1	60
07/06/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	100/1	63
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	80/1	66
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	80/1	68
29/07/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	6 / 6	66/1	70
01/07/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	14/1	70

Electric Lightning

Jockey: J Garritty Trainer: Mark Walford Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 7489- OR: 57

60/1

Comment: 125-1 when beaten a long way on handicap debut at Pontefract (6f, soft) and that was in October; did run well in a 7f novice on the AW though so all hope is not yet lost.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	9 / 10	125/1	60
10/09/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	8 / 10	150/1	-
18/08/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	4 / 14	125/1	-
17/07/24	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	125/1	-

Braes Of Doune

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/9-9 F: 2-425 OR: 60

5 tips

Comment: Has little in hand off current mark but he ran well over C&D (good to firm; has won on good to soft) two runs back and was never dangerous when ridden colder at Hamilton (Class 4); enters the reckoning.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	14/1	61
01/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	2 / 6	2/1	61
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	7/1	61
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	2 / 12	10/3	60
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	3 / 13	11/2	60
11/09/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	3 / 12	6/1	60

Unforgetable Belle

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Alice Haynes Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 51-50 OR: 65

1 tip

Comment: Won a Leicester nursery last season (7f, heavy); may have needed her comeback run and then hit trouble in running at Hamilton; hard to discount.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	28/1	67
26/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	17/2	68
08/10/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	9/4	62
10/09/24	Leicester / Unknown / F	4	5 / 12	80/1	-
28/08/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	4	6 / 9	11/1	-
30/07/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	2	9 / 13	14/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ayr

17:15

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 5f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Plenty have possibilities but the lightly raced 3yo TROJAN SOLDIER gets the vote ahead of the in-form veteran Billy No Mates.

Whatsgoingonmarvin

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 9060- OR: 68

3 tips

11/4

Comment: Struggled in his four runs (7f/1m) last autumn but he's been gelded since and it wouldn't be surprise if this son of Camelot showed a lot more now handicapping over this staying trip; yard in good form and needs a close look on his return to action.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/11/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	12 / 12	150/1	-
25/10/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	6 / 16	300/1	-
15/10/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	11 / 13	200/1	-
05/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	9 / 11	22/1	-

Trojan Soldier

Jockey: J Garritty Trainer: Jedd O'Keeffe Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 70-622 OR: 70

4 tips

10/3

Comment: Pedigree more about sprint trips on the dam's side but he's finished well to take second in middle-distance handicaps at Beverley (1m2f) and Hamilton (1m4f) in last two runs; still unexposed after only six starts and he's respected upped to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/05/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 6	3/1	69
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	8/1	67
07/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	6 / 9	40/1	-
25/10/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	13 / 16	125/1	-
15/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	125/1	-
03/10/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	6 / 11	150/1	-

Paper Doll

Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Tristan Davidson Age/Wt: 5/9-12 F: 2-336 OR: 64

6/1

Comment: Ex-Irish mare; still a maiden after nine starts but has form figures of 42336 in handicaps and she didn't get any luck when a close sixth at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) last Saturday; still has potential at this sort of trip and she's an interesting contender back on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 11	10/1	64
18/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	2/1	63
10/06/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	12/1	63
17/08/24	Tramore / Handicap / F	-	2 / 11	6/1	61
17/07/24	Killarney / Handicap / F	-	4 / 12	8/1	62
14/05/24	Killarney / Handicap / F	-	11 / 14	8/1	63

Billy No Mates

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 9/10-0 F: 46-422 OR: 66

3 tips

13/2

Comment: His last win was at Haydock (1m6f, soft) in September 2023 but that was off 9lb higher and he's finished a close second in last two starts; now goes back up in grade but conditions should be ideal and he's a big player if this sets up for his closing style.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	4/1	65
16/06/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 11	6/1	65
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	6/1	67
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	16/1	69
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	12/1	71
27/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	5/1	72

Ebony Maw

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 8/9-8 F: 7-4353 OR: 60

2 tips

10/1

Comment: Acts on good and heavy ground; scored off 3lb higher here (1m7f) last autumn and he's run respectably in four runs this season, including over 1m5f in last two starts; should go well again but he needs to find something extra to make a big impact; cheekpieces added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	11/2	61
05/06/25	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	11/1	62
30/05/25	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	11/1	62
02/05/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 4	17/2	63
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	9/1	64
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	12 / 14	13/2	65

Churchwarden

Jockey: D Tudhope Trainer: John McConnell Age/Wt: 5/10-1 F: 6/57-0 OR: 67

11/1

Comment: Won a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (2m3f, yielding) last September but pulled up in next two runs and was tenth of 11 back on the Flat at Navan (1m6f, good) in April; still lightly raced in this sphere but he needs a transformation after a break; cheekpieces added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	10 / 11	28/1	71
20/02/25	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	P / 9	16/1	113
15/12/24	Navan / Handicap / H	-	P / 18	20/1	113
04/09/24	Kilbeggan / Handicap / H	-	1 / 6	15/8	107
02/08/24	Galway / Handicap / F	-	7 / 13	28/1	74
12/07/24	Kilbeggan / Unknown / H	-	2 / 14	5/1	-

Amalfina

Jockey: Sam Feilden Trainer: K. R. Burke Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 4-54 OR: 70

12/1

Comment: Down the field in her three qualifying runs but she did show some promise, including with her late headway at Thirsk (1m4f) last month; now goes handicapping over this longer trip and she's a possible improver for in-form yard; needs watching in market.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F	5	4 / 6	18/1	-
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	2	5 / 5	13/2	-
25/10/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	2	4 / 8	15/2	-

Fiftyshadesaresdev

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 6/8-13 F: 323732 OR: 51

14/1

Comment: 35-race maiden but he's gone close close in both runs for current yard and is only 1lb higher than for his clear second at Ripon (1m4f, good) last time; this step back up in trip is no problem and he should make another bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	6/4	50
23/05/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	5/1	49
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	10/3	50
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	6/1	50
27/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 12	13/2	50
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	9/2	51

Cheshire Belle

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: Hugo Palmer Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 465 OR: 64

14/1

Comment: Her standout effort in three maiden/novice events was a 6l sixth of 11 at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) on second start; now goes handicapping but she needs a transformation on this step up to 1m5f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	22/1	-
07/06/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	6 / 11	66/1	-
22/05/25	Haydock / Unknown / F	4	4 / 6	40/1	-

Moonlit Stage

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Ed Dunlop Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 212-54 OR: 63

16/1

Comment: Won a Newcastle handicap (1m2f, AW) last October but he's returned from a break with two heavy defeats (1m2f/1m6f) this season; still has low-mileage but he needs a major revival back on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 4	9/1	65
01/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	18/1	66
10/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	5/2	63
03/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	9/4	57
21/09/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 5	10/1	56
29/08/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	4	9 / 10	50/1	-

Sophiesticate

Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 6/9-8 F: 659/95 OR: 60

1 tip

22/1

Comment: Missed 2024 but she's well handicapped on old form and was an eyecatcher here (1m2f) in May, on second run after an absence; last win was over an extended 1m4f and she's not ruled out back up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	40/1	61
28/04/25	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	9 / 10	20/1	64
12/10/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	33/1	68
02/10/23	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	5 / 5	28/1	71
21/09/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	10/1	69
12/08/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	14/1	68

Action Pact

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/10-2 F: -278 OR: 68

50/1

Comment: 33-1 second on Pontefract debut (1m2f, good) in April but that was a five-runner race and he's struggled in both runs since; still early days and now goes handicapping but he needs improvement upped in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/06/25	Hamilton / Unknown / F	5	8 / 11	66/1	-
29/05/25	Carlisle / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	50/1	-
30/04/25	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	2 / 5	33/1	-

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