Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for what is our very own Tennent’s World Cup Racenight, something that we have not been able to say for a very long time and all the more reason to enjoy it.
I should wish to thank all of our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here tonight amongst them our very own Ayr Racecourse Racing Club horse, Tap Dancer, with all of the members joining fees having been donated to our charity partner Ayrshire Cancer Support. Good luck to all participants.
Thank you to all of our sponsors tonight including Tennent’s, Millar Callaghan and Mills Milk I hope you all have a great experience
The Scotland v Morocco game will be shown live at 11pm, but before that we have the entertainment from De Ville and the full build up to the big game, dare we dream to believe that we can qualify from the group, c’mon Scotland!
Our next feature raceday is tomorrow, Saturday 20th June the Unite Scotland Summer Raceday which will feature the Class 1 Land O’Burns 5f sprint race, one of the fastest races we have at Ayr and always graced with the top horses. If that wasn’t enough we will have Hot Dub Time Machine providing the post-race entertainment and we will also show live racing from Royal Ascot, be sure not to miss out.
I would also like to thank our racegoers for attending tonight and wish you all an enjoyable and successful time at Ayr and a safe journey home.
Don’t
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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting
JOCKEYS
TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Finlay Bassett
Cam Hardie
Ryan Sexton
6.40 9.00
Aiden Brookes
5.30 8.25 9.00
Lewis Chalkley
6.40
Elle-May Croot
9.00
Jake Dickson
6.40, 7.17
Rhys Elliott
5.30, 6.00, 7.17, 7.52, 8.25
Billy Garritty
5.30, 6.00, 6.40, 7.17, 8.25
Jamie Gormley
7.52
TRAINERS
Liam Bailey
6.40, 8.25
David & Nicola Barron
5.30
Edward Bethell
9.00
Daragh Bourke
9.00
Michael Dods
6.40 7.17 8.25
Tim Easterby
5.30 6.00
Michael & David Easterby
6.40
Ivan Furtado
9.00
Jim Goldie
5.30 6.00 6.40
7.17, 7.52, 8.25
5.30 7.17 9.00
Sean Kirrane
5.30 6.00 6.40
Oisin McSweeney
5.30 7.17 7.52, 9.00
Paula Muir
6.00
Andrew Mullen
6.40 7.17 7.52, 8.25, 9.00
Paul Mulrennan
5.30, 6.00, 6.40, 7.17 7.52, 8.25 9.00
David Nolan
5.30 6.00 6.40 7.17, 7.52, 8.25, 9.00
Iain Jardine
6.00, 6.40, 7.17, 8.25
Charlie Johnston
7.52, 8.25
David Killahena & Graeme McPherson
9.00
John Mackie
9.00
Barry Murtagh 7.17
Adam Nicol
9.00
David O’Meara
6.00, 6.40, 7.17
James Owen
8.25
Hugo Palmer
6.00
MEET THE RACECOURSE TEAM
SPONSORS
5.30, 6.00, 6.40, 7.52, 9.00
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.
Cara Tuke
6.00
Amie Waugh
7.17, 7.52, 8.25
Conor Whiteley 6.00, 8.25
Lauren Young 6.00 6.40 7.17 7.52, 8.25
Linda Perratt
5.30, 6.40
John & Sean Quinn
5.30
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
5.30
Katie Scott
6.00 6.40 7.52, 9.00
R. Mike Smith
6.00, 7.17, 7.52 Wilf Storey
6.00
Sandy Thomson
7.52
Martin Todhunter 7.17 8.25
Gemma Tutty 7.17
Simon Waugh 7.52
Donald Whillans 9.00
Ewan Whillans 8.25, 9.00
Noel Wilson 5.30 7.52
The Ayr Executive would like to thank today’s sponsors for their very generous support. We wish them and their guests an enjoyable day with us.
Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Lindsey Smith Sales & Marketing Manager
Jim MacLellan Owners & Trainers Liaison
Jim Delahunt Raceday Presenter
Ross Donald Raceday Operations Manager
Fiona Rawson Winning Connections
David Brown Managing Director
Zac Warr Western House Hotel General Manager
Iain Conway Executive Chef
g Pivotal - Argent du Bois (USA) Tom Eaves Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Car Colston Hall Stud K. A. Ryan Racing
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 7l behind Mecca’s Angel at 20-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good) last month. Drop back into handicaps should suit. Official BHA Rating 110
1 Colour graphic
2 Saddlecloth number
3 Colour of horse
B=bay Br=brown
Ch=chesnut Gr=grey
4 Sex of horse
c=colt h=horse
g=gelding f=filly m=mare
FORM RATINGS
5 Horse’s name
6 Country of Birth
7 Days since last run
8 Previous Performances
/=new season -=new year
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite
9 Form guide 10 Age 11 Weight 12 Stalls Position
Included in the form guide below each horse is a form rating, calculated from the horse’s previous performances, taking into account a number of variables such as finishing position, distance won/beaten by, horses beaten/beaten by, weight carried, race time (compared with the standard time), going allowance, number of days since that performance, etc.
Horses which have not raced will not have a form rating, as may some horses which have raced but not recently in Britain or their performances to-date have not yet merited a rating.
Brando was the winner of the Ayr Gold Cup on Saturday, 17th September, 2016.
HOW TO BET
1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager
2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet by naming the horse. The bookmaker will repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.
3. If your horse wins, give your Betting Ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.
4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie. for a win or a place.
5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise you as to your rights.
6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes.e.g. £1, £5, £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.
EACH WAY BETTING
In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win
• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2
• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2
• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only
AYR INTRODUCES NEW LADBROKES SILVER CUP TRIAL IN JULY
Ayr Racecourse is all set to stage the first running of the Ladbrokes Get More With Racing Bet Builder Silver Cup Trial on Monday July 6.
The new race will be run 2 weeks before our increasingly popular Ayr Gold Cup Trial on Monday July 20 and it’s hoped that owners and trainers with sprint handicappers could see both races as stepping stones to running in the Gold, Silver or Bronze Cups at our Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Festival between 17-19
September
The new 6 furlongs handicap over the full course and distance of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Cups will be a Class 4 race worth £20,000 with the field restricted to horses rated 61-85 We hope this should attract plenty of sprint handicappers thought likely to progress into serious contenders for the bigger 6 furlong prizes at the Gold Cup meeting.
The Gold Cup Trial will be run for the 5th time this year and after Snash collected the prize for the Tim Easterby yard in 2022, Brian Ellison saddled Ramiro to win in 2023, a race which featured the subsequent 2025 Royal Ascot Group 1 winner American Affair (now rated 111) as he cut his teeth in the handicap ranks for Jim Goldie off an astonishingly low mark of 70.
The 2024 winner Alfa Kellenic (Craig Lidster) went on to triumph in the Ayr Silver Cup later that same season and last year’s Gold Cup Trial winner Almeraq was a leading contender for the big race itself before an injury sustained in a racecourse fall at York meant he missed a return trip to Ayr.
Almeraq is now due to run in this weekend’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (Saturday) and connections clearly see last year’s Ayr Gold Cup Trial winner as a top class performer in the mould of 2023 contender American Affair which continues to compete at the highest level.
THE MAGNERS ORIGINAL CIDER
RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE)
for maiden three, four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs THISTLE NIL
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs THISTLE NIL LONGEST TRAVELLERS: STONEACRE JOE trained by T Easterby, TIDE RUNNER & STAR WITH PURPOSE trained by J & S Quinn, Both Malton, 212 miles.
1 SAND SEA (GB) (14) (4lb) 6-0 4 9-10 (2)
Br Ch g Pearl Secret - Roys Dream Paul Mulrennan J
O Miss N. J. Barron
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Margaret Lingwood Tote S
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 7l behind Tip Foster at 11-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -
2 THISTLE NIL (IRE) (10) (4lb) 00
9-10 (7)
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Souls In The Wind (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr James Mearns Long Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Thistle Bloodstock Limited
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Turret when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -
3 ALPHA PLATOON (IRE) (8) 0
3 9-7 (3)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Burmese Waltz Ryan Sexton J
O Mr D. Farry Noel Wilson, Leyburn T
B Rathbride Farm
Half-brother to Ain’t Nobody, won twice at 5f Beaten 10l behind Two Commanders at 125-1 when seventh of 8 on his racecourse debut at Catterick over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -
4 TIDE RUNNER (IRE) (38) 3
9-7 (6)
Br Ch g Mehmas (IRE) - Al Awir (IRE) Billy Garritty J
O Built To Breeze Partnership John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Noel & Jill Finegan JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
Dam unraced. Third of 5 behind Merlier beaten 1 1/4l at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating -
5 BRASH (IRE) (14) (2lb) 00
(1)
Br Ch g Bungle Inthejungle - By The Edge (IRE) David Nolan J
O Mr Chris McHale David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B P. Hyland & C. & J. Mchale Tote S
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 11l behind Eagle Bay at 16-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -
6 STAR WITH PURPOSE (GB) (28) (2lb) 403 3 9-5 (9)
Br B g Zoustar (AUS) - Special Purpose (IRE)
O Mr Roger J. Marley
Oisin McSweeney J
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Laundry Cottage Stud Farm JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
Placed once in three starts. Third of 8 behind Naval Light beaten 4 1/2l at 22-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 69
7 STONEACRE JOE (GB) (20) (2lb) 0-2204 BF
Br B g Showcasing - Fairy Dust (IRE)
O Mr R. Teatum
(8)
Sean Kirrane J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
Placed twice in five starts. Finished 4l behind Forest Phoenix when fourth of 6 at 11-10fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 71
8 LE PUY (GB) (58) (2lb) 0-4 3 9-0 (5)
Br B f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Missisipi Star (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Lamont Racing Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Petches Farm Ltd Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Lamont Racing S
Unplaced in both starts. Finished 8l behind Borjina when fourth of 6 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating -
9 SHATIN BEAUTY
(IRE) (-) (4lb)
Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - Art of Persuasion
3 8-12 (4)
Aiden Brookes J O Jackton Racing Club Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T B Fontstown Stud Ltd North Allerton Racing S Dam unraced. Has enough speed in her pedigree to cope with this opening distance, although she might be best watched for now Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: MEDIA DARLING 3 9 2 Daniel Tudhope 11-10 (Stuart Williams) 5 ran Blinkers worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Stoneacre Joe (GB), 3-1 Tide Runner (IRE), 4-1 Sand Sea (GB), 6-1 Star With Purpose (GB), 16-1 Le Puy (GB), 25-1 Brash (IRE), 50-1 Alpha Platoon (IRE), Shatin Beauty (IRE), 100-1 Thistle Nil (IRE)
The introduction of blinkers saw an improved performance from Pontefract third STAR WITH PURPOSE and this could prove a suitable opportunity for him to open his account. Although Stoneacre Joe would prove a live threat on the pick of his form, his latest fourth at Catterick leaves him with a bit to find. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of Tide Runner, who offered something to work with on his opening third at Beverley.
totewin: Star With Purpose toteeachway: Tide Runner
POSITION OF STALLS
5f, 5.5f & 6f - Centre
7f - Outside
Remainder - Inside
THE AU SIGNATURE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs PENELOPE’S SISTER & TAP DANCER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs PENELOPE’S SISTER & TAP DANCER LONGEST TRAVELLER: FANS FAVOURITE trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 219 miles.
1 PENELOPE’S SISTER (IRE) (15) 316-000 C 6 10-2 (4)
Br B m War Command (USA) - Lenoire Lauren Young (5) J
O The Market Traders Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B W. M. Johnstone
She has won four times from 1m to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 10l behind Pearl Eye at 14-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 63
2 DINGWALL (GB) (14) 222065 CD 5 10-0 (6)
Br B g Calyx - Please Sing Cara Tuke (7) J
O Mr G Gibson & Mr Jamie Denholm Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Michael E Wates CBE Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Poet’s Dawn when fifth of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 61
3 TAP DANCER (GB) (30) 5050-04 D 4 9-11 (2)
Br B f Territories (IRE) - Hazy Dancer Paul Mulrennan J
O Ayr Racecourse Club Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Minster Stud and Mrs H. Dalgety
A winner at 1m 2f on heavy ground. Finished 6l behind Glorious Kitty when fourth of 8 at 6-1 on her latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 58
4 ELIZABETH BAY (GB) (20) 2430-00 4 9-11 (3)
Br Ch f New Bay - Quite A Thing Ryan Sexton J
O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B Lady Fairhaven Chris’s House, Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S
Placed twice in 12 starts. Beaten 13l behind Priapos at 66-1 when last of 10 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 58
5 GLASSES UP (USA) (15) 00-5356 CD 11 9-9 (1)
Br Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA) Billy Garritty J
O The Jolly Beggars R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Calumet Farm
Has won 12 races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 15l behind Perseus Way when sixth of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 56
6 OFF SPIN (IRE) (11) 20-5353 BF
9-8 (7)
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Spin Doctor Sean Kirrane J
O S Bulmer, P Hebdon & R Taylor
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B C. O’Flynn, Roalso & Forever Endeavour Easthorpe Hall Stud S
Placed in four of 15 starts. Third of 11 behind Shimmering Sands beaten 1 3/4l at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 55
7 MYRRH (GB) (14) 313-346
9-6 (9)
Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Aromatherapy David Nolan J
O 17 Classics Partnership David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Minster Stud GAIN Equine Nutrition S
A winner at 1m on soft ground. Well beaten at 11-2 behind King Of Berkshire when last of 6 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 65
8 FANS FAVOURITE (GB) (13) 0400-31
Br B g Palace Pier - Starlet (IRE)
9-3 (8)
Conor Whiteley (7) J
O Whip and Dip Syndicate Hugo Palmer, Malpas T
B Lord Halifax Coral Racing Limited S
A winner at 8-1 at Lingfield over 1m 1f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Takeitorleaveit by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 62
9 SHIFTER (GB) (25) 00-0054 CD
Br B m Muhaarar - Holley Shiftwell
7 9-1 (5)
Paula Muir (3) J
O The Thistles & The Roses Partnership Wilf Storey, Consett T
B J. W. Parry
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 1l behind Woodleigh when fourth of 12 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.. Official BHA Rating 48
10 ZEBRA STAR (IRE) (13) 3050-05 CD
Br Gr m Gregorian (IRE) - Queen Zain (IRE)
6 8-13 (10)
Rhys Elliott (5) J
O loudoun zebras R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Rathasker Stud
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Approaching Dawn when fifth of 11 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 46
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: GALICIAN GIRL (IRE) 4 9 4 Kevin Stott 11-4 (John McConnell) 6 ran Hood worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Stewards Note:
DINGWALL: Following its run on 5/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away MYRRH: Following its run on 5/6/2026 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Fans Favourite (GB), 7-2 Off Spin (IRE), 5-1 Shifter (GB), 8-1 Tap Dancer (GB), 10-1 Myrrh (GB), 12-1 Dingwall (GB), Zebra Star (IRE), 14-1 Penelope’s Sister (IRE), 16-1 Glasses Up (USA), 33-1 Elizabeth Bay (GB)
Having supplemented his third at Windsor with a triumph on soft ground at Lingfield recently, Fans Favourite merits serious consideration in his follow-up bid. However, quicker conditions demand more of the three-year-old, with OFF SPIN a shade more appealing. Tim Easterby’s inmate arrives on the back of hitting the frame at Pontefract and this galloping track may play to his strengths. Shifter completes the shortlist.
totewin: Off Spin
TOP JOCKEYS
CONNOR BEASLEY 25
LAUREN YOUNG 18
CLIFFORD LEE 16
PAUL MULRENNAN 14
ANDREW MULLEN 11
TOP TRAINERS
JIM GOLDIE 33
MICHAEL DODS 20
IAIN JARDINE 12
KARL BURKE 10
CHARLIE JOHNSTON 8
Fans Favourite
TOP OWNERS
JOHNNIE DELTA RACING 14
SUMMERSTORM BLOODSTOCK 9 14 OTHERS 5
THE MILLAR CALLAGHAN ENGINEERING HANDICAP STAKES
(CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Prize Money.£4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs ASHEN & CATALYSE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs ASHEN & CATALYSE LONGEST TRAVELLER: AL MUQDAD trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 207 miles.
1 BLACK STORM (IRE) (13) 230-442 D
9-9 (8)
Br Br g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Active Approach Ryan Sexton J
O Ursa Major Racing Ltd Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B Old Carhue Stud Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten a short head by Royalty Bay when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 69
2 GLORIOUS KITTY (IRE) (21) 20-2511 C D
9-9 (10)
Br B f Cotai Glory - Destiny’s Kitten (IRE) Lewis Chalkley (7) J
O Middleham Park & South Bank Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr P. Turley Middleham Park Racing S
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 9-4fav at Carlisle over 7f (good) last month, beating King Sharja by 1 1/2l.. Official BHA Rating 69
A winner at 6f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 4l behind Emperor’s Son at 14-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) on Wednesday Official BHA Rating 69
4 AL MUQDAD (GB) (30) 036063 CD 6 9-8 (1)
Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Miss Work of Art David Nolan J
O Lycett Racing Ltd David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Springcombe Park Stud Wastecom Nrg Ltd S Winner of five races at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Roaring Ralph beaten 1 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 68
5 ASHEN (IRE) (45) 00-0031 CD
4 9-7 (5)
Br Ch g Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Fly On The Night Paul Mulrennan J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Avaz Ismoilov Jim Goldie Racing S
Won on his latest outing when 5-4fav over this course and distance (good to firm) last month, beating Habrdi by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 67 (-1)
6 DORNEY LAKE (GB) (11) 035605 5 9-6 (6)
Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Dora’s Sister (IRE)
Billy Garritty J
O Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Mickley Stud & Tim & Miranda Johnson Show Business Interiors Ltd S
He has won four times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Fiscal Policy when fifth of 10 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 66 (-1)
7 THE GAY BLADE (GB) (4) 412611 D
Br B g Mazameer (IRE) - Big Mystery (IRE)
7 9-5 (in 4lb ex) (9)
Andrew Mullen J
O Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B W. G. H. Barrons Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Has won 11 races from 6f to 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 5-1 at Carlisle over 7f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Good Karma by 3/4l. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 61
8 NOVAK (GB) (9) 650523 CD
9-4 (3)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Parknasilla (IRE) Lauren Young (5) J
O Mrs Francesca Mitchell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mrs Janis MacPherson Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S Has won ten races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Third of 6 behind Iris Dancer beaten 3/4l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 64
9
IMPERIAL
GUARD
(IRE) (14) 0606-00 5 9-2 (7)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Ancestral
O Csk Services Limited
Sean Kirrane J
Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Csk Services Ltd S A winner at 6f on the all-weather, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l behind Annie Edson Taylor at 4-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 62
10 DEFENCE MISSILE
(IRE) (314) 000506- 4 9-0 (4)
Br B g Sottsass (FR) - Moranda (FR)
O Mr Paul Corrigan
Finlay Bassett (7) J
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B White Birch Sc & Lynch Bages Ltd McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar S
Placed twice in 11 starts. Finished 10l behind Thunderstorm Katie when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) in August last year. Official BHA Rating 60
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025: JANNAS JOURNEY (IRE) 4 9 6 Daniel Tudhope 1-5 (Jim Goldie) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 6.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Glorious Kitty (IRE), 7-2 Ashen (IRE), 4-1 Black Storm (IRE), 6-1 The Gay Blade (GB), 10-1 Al Muqdad (GB), Novak (GB), 12-1 Dorney Lake (GB), 16-1 Imperial Guard (IRE), 20-1 Catalyse (IRE), 33-1 Defence Missile (IRE)
The Gay Blade continued his resurgence when completing a Carlisle double and isn’t easily dismissed in his current fettle. That said, a 4lb penalty demands another career-best performance, with fellow hat-trick seeker GLORIOUS KITTY fancied to capitalise. The Easterbys’ filly has really hit her stride of late and won’t be inconvenienced by a return to this venue having scored here on her penultimate outing. Ashen and Black Storm are others of interest.
totewin: Glorious Kitty
toteeachway: The Gay Blade
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - IAIN JARDINE
Carrutherstown-based Iain has made a fine start to the season here at Ayr and he saddles 5 runners on this evening’s card, including his hat-trick seeking The Gay Blade, a consistent 7 year-old on a roll after back-to-back wins over 7 furlongs at Carlisle. The trainer runs Novak in the same race after finishing second on his last run at Ayr and third on his latest start at Hamilton and his Friday night team in Ayrshire also includes Dingwall (6.0), Mr Lincoln (7.17) and Ned Broy at 8.25 Jardine had 4 runners at Hamilton on Wednesday but his biggest entry of the week was at Royal Ascot on Tuesday where Paddy The Squire confirmed the yard’s current well-being with a gallant third placed finish in the 16-runner, mile and three-quarters Copper Horse Handicap won by fellow Scot Alan King’s Daiquiri Bay
12%
SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 50 WINS FROM 401 RUNNERS
THE TENNENT’S LAGER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000
Prize Money.£6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947, the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 3/4l by Pearl Eye when second of 8 at 18-5 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 80
2 CISCO DISCO (IRE) (30) 15111-0 CD
9-6 (10)
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Sovereign Street Oisin McSweeney J
O Mrs Camille Macdonald R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B John Davison
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 12l behind Footwork at 28-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing here over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 77
3 LIVONIAN (GER) (15) 2135-00
9-4 (2)
Br Ch g New Bay - Lady Livonia (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Mr Anthony White Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T
B Gestut Ammerland Octet Investments Ltd S
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 20l behind Obelix at 200-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Wetherby over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 75
4 STAR CAST (GB) (7) 311321 D 4 9-4 (in 5lb ex) (6)
Br B f Almanzor (FR) - Red Starlight Jake Dickson (7) J
O Paul Demilow & Tom Galvin Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Paul Demilow S Winner of five races at 1m 2f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 5-2 at Chester over 1m 2f (soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Winged One by 7l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 70 (+8)
5 MR LINCOLN (GB) (15) 3/020/-06
6 9-3 (4)
Br Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - The Miniver Rose (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Mr G Gibson & Mr Jamie Denholm Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground, but that win was over three years ago. Finished 3 1/2l behind Pearl Eye when sixth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest flat outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 74
6 DWINDLING FUNDS (GB) (37) 162-200 CD 5 9-2 (1)
Br B g Intrinsic - Kashtan Paul Mulrennan J
O D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde Jim Goldie, Glasgow T B Auroras Encore 2 Ltd
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Well beaten at 18-1 behind Master Builder when 12th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 73
7 SPANISH HUSTLE (GB) (19) 0440-00 D
Br B g Pearl Secret - Dos Lunas (IRE) Amie Waugh (3) J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Aspire Stallions & Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie Racing S
Has won eight races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Brielle when last of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 71
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Passegiata Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr J. Sagar Michael Dods, Darlington T B Grange & Manister House Studs Denton Hall Racing Ltd S He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten a neck by Bay Dream Believer when second of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70
9 MOLINARI (IRE) (188) 203204- D
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR)
9 8-12 (7)
Billy Garritty J
O Mr & Mrs G.F. Hall Racing Martin Todhunter, Penrith T B Foursome Thoroughbreds Tote S
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather
Finished 7l behind Without Compromise when fourth of 12 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in December last year Official BHA Rating 69
10 SANAFI ZABEEL (FR) (23) 321-531
5 8-9 (3)
Br Ch g Intello (GER) - Full Rose Lauren Young (5) J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T B Rabbah Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie Racing S
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to firm ground. A winner at 16-5 at Hamilton over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Barley by a short head. Official BHA Rating 66
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: ABERAMA GOLD 8 9 5 Daniel Tudhope 5-2 (David O’Meara) 8 ran
Hood worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 7, 8.
Stewards Note:
CISCO DISCO: Following its run on 20/5/2026 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Star Cast (GB), 9-2 Pol Roger (IRE), 5-1 Obito (IRE), Sanafi Zabeel (FR), 10-1 Molinari (IRE), 12-1 Dwindling Funds (GB), 14-1 Mr Lincoln (GB), 16-1 Cisco Disco (IRE), 33-1 Spanish Hustle (GB), 50-1 Livonian (GER)
Most of these have claims, but it is hard to oppose STAR CAST. The four-year-old scored by seven lengths at Chester a week ago and is 3lb well-in, despite carrying a 5lb penalty. Sanafi Zabeel also won on his most recent outing and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Pol Roger and Obito are others with strong form claims.
totewin: Star Cast
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THE OUTCIDER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs APPROACHING DAWN & BRAES OF DOUNE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (8 wins from 47 runners, 17%) runs APPROACHING DAWN & BRAES OF DOUNE WEIGHTWATCHER: MAYOR OF MAGHERA won off a handicap mark of 67, his rating is now down 6lb to 61. LONGEST TRAVELLER: HUNTERIAN trained by C Johnston, Middleham, 164 miles.
1 MAYOR OF MAGHERA (GB) (14) 5/5664-3 D 4 10-2 (2)
Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Oh Simple Thing (IRE) David Nolan J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B M. Phelan
A winner at 1m on good ground. Third of 8 behind Poet’s Dawn beaten 1 1/4l at 40-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 61
2 RORY’S GOLD (IRE) (5) 2004-60 4 10-1 (3)
Br Gr g Havana Gold (IRE) - Celsius Degre (IRE) Amie Waugh (3) J
O Mrs Pip Waugh
B Richard Fahey
Simon Waugh, Morpeth T
Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Woodleigh at 50-1 when eighth of 18 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 60
3 BRAES OF DOUNE (GB) (399) 332/425- C D 8 9-13 (6)
Br B g Orientor - Gargoyle Girl Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Jim Goldie
Jim Goldie Racing S
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Starliner when fifth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good to firm) in May last year Official BHA Rating 58
4 CARMEL VALLEY (IRE) (40) 0-06
9-8 (8)
Br Br f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Que Sera Sera Oisin McSweeney J
O Lamont Racing Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B Kilartery Stud Lamont Racing S
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 8l behind Halon Bay when sixth of 9 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 7f (good) last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Daniel McLoughlin. Official BHA Rating 63
5 HUNTERIAN (IRE) (9) 0-23632
9-5 (4)
Br Br c Study of Man (IRE) - Tottie Andrew Mullen J
O Kingsley Park Owners Club
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S
Placed in three of six starts. Beaten a neck by Mwafaq when second of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 60 (+2)
6 GOLDEN VALOUR (GB) (21) 5006-50 CD
Br B g Kingman - Gracefield (USA) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O West Loudoun Racing Club R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Godolphin
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Krissy at 66-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 1f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 49
7 APPROACHING DAWN (IRE) (13) 56-0051 D
Br Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Taispeantas (IRE)
(9)
Lauren Young (5) J
O D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Mr Robert Lynch
A winner at 22-1 at Musselburgh over 1m (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Little Ted by a neck. Official BHA Rating 46
8 WALK ON WALK ON (IRE) (14) 40-0640
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Walk On Bye (IRE) Ryan Sexton J
O Mr D. Farry Noel Wilson, Leyburn T
B Mrs Eleanor Commins
Placed once in ten starts. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Highland Shah when last of 10 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 52
9 FLYING MOONLIGHT
(IRE) (261) 000- 3 8-7 (1)
Br B g U S Navy Flag (USA) - Emirates Flight
O Mrs A. M. Thomson
B Baremeadows Project
Jamie Gormley J
Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
Sandy Thomson, Border Embroidery S Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 13l behind Real American at 66-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (soft) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Gary Rutherford. Official BHA Rating 48
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025: DWINDLING FUNDS 4 9 10 Paul Mulrennan 3-1 (Jim Goldie) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 6, 8.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Approaching Dawn (IRE), 11-4 Hunterian (IRE), 5-1 Mayor of Maghera (GB), 6-1 Braes of Doune (GB), 12-1 Carmel Valley (IRE), 16-1 Rory’s Gold (IRE), 20-1 Golden Valour (GB), Walk On Walk On (IRE), Flying Moonlight (IRE)
2ND
3RD 4TH
Approaching Dawn has to be respected following his Musselburgh success earlier in the month, but marginal preference is for HUNTERIAN Charlie Johnston’s colt was only beaten a neck into second at Hamilton last week and he can race off the same mark, leaving him 2lb well-in. Mayor Of Maghera appreciated the return to the Flat when third last time and is another to consider.
totewin: Hunterian
toteeachway: Approaching Dawn
TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - LAUREN YOUNG
Kilmarnock-born Lauren has been making waves as a rising-star apprentice with the Royal Ascot Group 1-winning trainer Jim Goldie stable at Uplawmoor and the rider has 5 rides here at Ayr tonight as she looks to build on her current second place in this season’s Ayr Jockeys’ Championship after our first two meetings. The rider’s been without a winner since 3 in 3 days at Hamilton and Musselburgh in early June but she’s broadened her horizons with outside rides for 7 different trainers in the meantime (including the southern yards of Ed Walker and Ed Dunlop) and 14 winners this year has been an excellent return as she’s taken her career total to 38 on the way to reducing her 5lbs allowance to 3lbs in due course.
16% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 8 WINS FROM 49 RIDES
THE MILLS MILK SCOTLAND HANDICAP STAKES
(CLASS 6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs AIGHEAR & GALLUS NORMAN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Owen (9 wins from 50 runners, 18%) runs LARAVIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: LARAVIE trained by J Owen, Newmarket, 360 miles.
1 LARAVIE (IRE) (11) 405111 7
Br B m Sans Frontieres (IRE) - Lohort Castle (IRE) Conor Whiteley (7) J
O Laravie Partnership James Owen, Newmarket T
B Mrs Caitriona Cronin Beame Racing Welfare S
She has won three times from 1m 6f to 2m 1f on good to firm and good ground; has also won four hurdles. Won on her latest outing when 7-4fav at Pontefract over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month, beating Lady Phoebe by 5l. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success. Was also engaged to run at Yarmouth on Thursday Official BHA Rating 65 (+8)
2 GALLUS NORMAN (GB) (15) 005-213
(5)
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Gallus Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Fi Evans & Frank Smith Tote S
A winner at 2m on good ground. Third of 7 behind Perseus Way beaten 2 1/2l at 2-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 62
3 NED BROY (IRE) (17) 646-623 BF 5 9-12 (7)
Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Nora Batty Lauren Young (5) J
O Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Ballyhane Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Placed twice in six starts. Third of 11 behind Rubellite beaten 1/2l at 3-1fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 61
4 FLEUR DE MER (IRE) (73) 303-323
6 9-11 (3)
Br Gr m Dark Angel (IRE) - Hespera David Nolan J
O Mr & Mrs G.F. Hall Racing Martin Todhunter, Penrith T
B Al Asayl France Tote S
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 12 behind Lightening Company beaten 3/4l at 17-2 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 4f (good to soft) in April. Official BHA Rating 60
5 BILLY NO MATES (IRE) (32) 4640-34 C
9-9 (1)
Br B g Clodovil (IRE) - Sabaidee (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr J Sagar and Mr M Dods Michael Dods Darlington T
B Mount Coote Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Loki when fourth of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 58
6 AIGHEAR (GB) (45) 31123-3 CD
Br B m Farhh - Kabjoy (IRE)
9-4 (6)
Amie Waugh (3) J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Harry Bocker Jim Goldie Racing S
She has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy Third of 4 behind Cascade Hall beaten 15l at 11-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 53
EBONY MAW (GB) (29) 0030-04 CD
(9)
Br B g Iffraaj - Skirrid Aiden Brookes J
O Mr B. Jordan Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Usk Valley Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 18l behind Torcello when fourth of 6 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 53
8 ANGELARDO (IRE) (11) 104024
9-1 (4)
Br Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Angel de La Gesse (FR) Billy Garritty J
O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T
B Rathbarry Stud Show Business Interiors Ltd S A winner at 2m on the all-weather. Finished 15l behind Laravie when fourth of 12 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 2m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 50 (-1)
THE GOOD LUCK SCOTLAND CLASSIFIED
STAKES (CLASS 6)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000
Prize Money.£3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): Miss K Scott (16 wins from 119 runners, 13%) runs FALAISE BLANC TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Bethell (4 wins from 25 runners, 16%) runs STAR OF EMERALD LONGEST TRAVELLER: NALA THE LIONESS trained by D Killahena & G Mcpherson Stow-On-The-Wold, 347 miles.
1 NALA THE LIONESS (GB) (11) 6-00001 6 10-0 (7)
Br B m Roaring Lion (USA) - Rive Gauche Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr Graeme P. McPherson David Killahena & Graeme McPherson, Stow-On-The-Wold T
B Humber Bloodstock Pragnell S
A winner at 14-1 at Windsor over 1m 3f (good to soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Nymphaea by 2 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 47 (+5)
2 ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL (GB) (101) 350/0-00 6 9-9 (1)
Br B m National Defense - Voleuse de Coeurs (IRE) Elle-May Croot (5) J
O Mr Ivan Furtado Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T
B Sun Kingdom Pty Ltd
Placed in three of 14 starts. Beaten 14l behind Saachi at 22-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f in March. She is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 48
3 DESERT QUEST (IRE) (17) 23/-0544 CD 8 9-9 (2)
Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Waha (IRE) Aiden Brookes J
O A Whillans, C Spark, J Wright Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Windy Farm Syndicate Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 1 3/4l behind Rubellite when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 48
4 FALAISE BLANC (FR) (15) 0-00602 4 9-9 (8)
Br B g Whitecliffsofdover (USA) - Shadow of The Day (FR) Ryan Sexton J
O Katie Scott Racing Syndicate Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B SAS Regnier & San Gabriel Inv Inc Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S
A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather Beaten a short head by Uncle Liam when second of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 47
5 FREAK ENCOUNTER (IRE) (13) 050-060
9-9 (4)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Le Freak (IRE) Oisin McSweeney J
O The Adbrokes Partnership Donald Whillans Hawick T
B A. McMullan & M. O’Grady
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Approaching Dawn at 28-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 44
6 IS SHE NOW (IRE) (128) 04040-0
Br Ch m Prince of Lir (IRE) - End of The Affair (IRE) David Nolan J
O Mrs Michelle Charlton Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B J. Ward Hff S
Placed twice in 12 starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Baila Conmigo when 12th of 14 on her latest Flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in February. Having her first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 45
7 LATE CLAIM (FR) (11) 260064 D
Br Br m Almanzor (FR) - Star Value (IRE) Finlay Bassett (7) J
O The Pit Stop Partnership John Mackie, Church Broughton T
B The Royal Studs John Mackie Racing, Steve Foster Cranes Ltd S
A winner at 1m 5f on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Nala The Lioness when fourth of 13 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Windsor over 1m 3f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 47
8 TRACKER ISSUE (IRE) (20) 020-004
(5)
Br B g Verbal Dexterity (IRE) - Paistiul (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Molly and Paul Willis Adam Nicol, Seahouses T
B J. S. Bolger Opal Collection S
Placed once in 14 starts. Finished 5l behind Not So Sobers when fourth of 5 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 2m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 50
9
STAR OF
EMERALD
(FR) (20) 0464
Br B g Recoletos (FR) - Blue Sail (USA)
O MDPRacing
3 8-8 (9)
Cam Hardie J
Edward Bethell, Middleham T B Haras de Bourgeauville Tote, Tote S
Yet to place in four starts. Finished 11l behind Red Rifle when fourth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Catterick over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 50
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Visor worn first time by No. 2, 4, 9. Blinkers worn by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2, 5, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Stewards Note:
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL: Following its run on 10/3/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Nala The Lioness (GB), 9-2 Desert Quest (IRE), 6-1 Falaise Blanc (FR), Star of Emerald (FR), 7-1 Late Claim (FR), Tracker Issue (IRE), 20-1 Another Beautiful (GB), Is She Now (IRE), 25-1 Freak Encounter (IRE)
Wind surgery appeared to work the oracle for NALA THE LIONESS in classified company at Windsor. The daughter of Roaring Lion finally opened her account with a convincing success and a 5lb penalty may not be enough to anchor her. Desert Quest has been in the mix of late and has every chance on these terms, while Hamilton runner-up Falaise Blanc could also make his presence felt.
totewin: Nala The Lioness
toteeachway: Desert Quest
TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS
Stewards
Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)
Lyndsay Glynn, Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson
Starters
Russell Garritty Ryan Colley
Judge Fraser Perratt
Clerk of the Scales
Michael Hamilton
Veterinary Officer
Arthur Kidd
Veterinary Surgeons
Andrew MacDermid, Natalie Nimbley
Medical Officers
Lindsay Donaldson, Andy Maylon, Suzy Gibson, Anthony Hampson
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
James Bonar Linda Porter
Cyril Johnstone, Michelle Maughan
Commentator
Ian Bartlett
Betting Ring Manager
Darren Irving
Managing Director
David Brown
Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Graeme Anderson - 07768 651261 - @ClerkAyr
Raceday Operations Manager
Ross Donald - 07724 903819 rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk
Raceday Safeguarding Officer
George Wilson - 07841 628295
First Race 5.30 - THE MAGNERS ORIGINAL CIDER RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028 the third £1014 and the fourth £507 for maiden three, four and five yrs old only which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, June 13th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). MAGNERS ORIGINAL CIDER have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race 10 entries at £40 - Closed June 13th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 6.00 - THE AU SIGNATURE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964 the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 4lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AU Vodka have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owners. In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 22 entries at £40 - Closed June 13th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 2lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 6.40 - THE MILLAR CALLAGHAN ENGINEERING HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210, the third £1104, the fourth £552 and the fifth £275 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £45 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026 for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. MILLAR CALLAGHAN has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of MILLAR CALLAGHAN The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 19 entries at £45. - Closed June 13th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3716; Second £1859; Third £929; Fourth £464; Fifth £232. (Penalty Value £4710.60) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 7.17 - THE TENNENT’S LAGER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947 the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher or £12 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 6th 2026, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. TENNENT’S LAGER have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning Owner In Addition they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 19 entries at £60 - Closed June 13th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4955; Second £2478; Third £1238; Fourth £619; Fifth £310 (Penalty Value £6280.80) SS
SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 7.52 - THE OUTCIDER HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964 the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after June 6th 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. OUTCIDER have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race
NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 23 entries at £40. - Closed June 13th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 8.25 - THE MILLS MILK SCOTLAND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964 the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher or £8 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. MILLS MILK have kindly sponsored this race and will present a prize to the winning owner In addition they will give a cash prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 15 entries, 1 at £8 and 14 at £40 - Closed June 13th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 9.00 - THE GOOD LUCK SCOTLAND CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3780 to the winning horse The second to receive £1774, the third £887 and the fourth £443 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50 Enter by noon, June 13th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 17th. Weights: 3-y-o 8st 8lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 6th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 18 entries at £35 - Closed June 13th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £2987; Second £1493; Third £747; Fourth £373 (Penalty Value £3780) SS
SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
2026
Fri 19 June - World Cup Racenight
Sat 20 June - Unite Scotland Summer Raceday
Sun 05 July - Family Sunday Raceday
Mon 06 July - Summer Sizzler Raceday
Mon 13 July - July Raceday
Mon 20 July - Glasgow Fair Family Raceday
Mon 27 July - Ladbrokes Raceday
Sat 08 August - Sounds of Summer Racenight
Mon 10 August - Ladbrokes Raceday
Thu 17 September - Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Opening Day
Fri 18 September - Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day
