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WELCOME TO AYR RACECOURSE
Welcome to Ayr Racecourse and whether you are a first time racegoer or a seasoned racing enthusiast I hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today. We hold our second August fixture today with lots of runners to engage with and I’d like to thank our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here today, their participation is very much appreciated. The feature race today is the The Ladbrokes ‘Get More With Ladbucks’ Handicap Stakes run over the 1m2f distance. Last years winner of this race, Ryka went on to win a high quality Listed race in France, who knows what the future holds for today’s winner. All roads after today lead to the Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup meeting on 17-19 September and again sponsored by Ladbrokes. Entries for this prestigious race are tomorrow 11 August and hopefully we will have bumper entries for this fantastic feature race. We of course also have Scotland’s only Group race the Firth of Clyde stakes for what is the premier flat race meeting in Scotland. After racing in Western House today we have Scott Nicol playing in Western House at 6pm please feel free to pop down and enjoy the entertainment. I would also like to thank all of our staff for the hard work and effort that goes into providing this raceday.
David Brown Managing Director
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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 Tom Kiely-Marshall David Allan Kaiya FraserAND TRAINERS
Paul Mulrennan Daniel Tudhope 2.45, 3.45 2.45, 3.15, 3.45, are the 2.15,meeting. 2.45, 1.45,Jockeys 3.15, 4.15,and Trainers 1.45, 2.45, 3.15, Listed below in action at 1.45, today’s Sean Kirrane 4.45, 5.15 3.15, 3.45, 4.15, 4.45 4.45, 5.15 3.15, 3.45, 4.15, Aiden Brookes 4.45 Billy Garritty Cara Tuke 5.15 2.15, 2.45 Jack Nicholls 2.15, 2.45, 3.15 4.15 Joanna Mason Jake Dickson 3.45, 4.15 Shane Gray Amie Waugh 2.15, 2.45, 3.15, 2.15, 3.15, 4.45 David Nolan 3.15, 4.45, 5.15 3.45 3.45 Tom Eaves 2.15, 3.15, 4.45, Jason Hart Conor Whiteley Barry McHugh 1.45, 2.45, 3.45, 5.15 1.45, 2.15, 2.45, 2.15 3.45, 4.15 4.45, 5.15 Donagh O’Connor Mark Winn 3.15, 3.45, 4.15, Paula Muir Greg Fairley 1.45 4.45 3.45, 4.15, 5.15 4.15 3.45, 4.15 Oisin Orr Cian Horgan Lauren Young Andrew Mullen Cieren Fallon 1.45, 2.45 3.45 2.45, 3.45 2.15, 2.45, 3.15, 1.45, 3.15, 4.45 William Pyle Sam James 3.45, 4.15, 4.45, Shay Farmer 2.15, 3.15, 3.45 1.45, 2.15, 2.45, 5.15 2.15, 4.15 Harry Russell 4.45, 5.15 5.15
TRAINERS Edward Bethell 1.45, 3.45 K. R. Burke 1.45, 5.15 Ruth Carr 2.15, 5.15 Susan Corbett 5.15 Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood 3.15, 5.15 Robson De Aguiar 1.45 Michael Dods 3.45, 4.15, 5.15 Tim Easterby 3.15, 4.45, 5.15
Michael & David Easterby 2.15, 2.45, 3.15, 3.45 Richard & Peter Fahey 1.45, 2.45, 3.15, 5.15 Ivan Furtado 3.15 Jim Goldie 2.15, 2.45, 3.15, 3.45, 4.15, 4.45 William Haggas 1.45, 3.15 Stephen Hanlon 2.15 Gary Harrison 3.45
Ben Haslam 2.15, 2.45 Steph Hollinshead 2.45 Iain Jardine 2.45, 3.15, 3.45, 4.15, 4.45 Christopher Kellett 1.45, 3.45 Philip Kirby 4.15, 4.45 Phillip Makin 4.45 Rebecca Menzies 1.45, 4.15 Patrick Neville 4.15, 5.15
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David O’Meara 1.45, 3.15, 4.45, 5.15 Hugo Palmer 1.45 Linda Perratt 2.45, 3.45 Lizzie Quinlan 2.15, 4.15, 4.45 John & Sean Quinn 2.15, 4.15 Gary Rutherford 2.15 Kevin Ryan 4.45 Dianne Sayer 3.15 Katie Scott 2.15, 2.45, 3.45
R. Mike Smith 2.15, 3.15, 3.45, 4.45 Wilf Storey 4.15 Karl Thornton 3.45, 4.45 Martin Todhunter 3.15 Gemma Tutty 3.15, 4.45 Mark Walford 2.45 Donald Whillans 4.15 Ewan Whillans 2.15, 4.15, 4.45 Lisa Williamson 3.45, 4.15
RACING 6
MEET THE RACECOURSE TEAM
David Brown
Managing Director
Jim MacLellan Owners & Trainers Liaison
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Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Jim Delahunt
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Zac Warr
Ross Donald
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Br Ch g Pivotal - Argent du Bois (USA) Tom Eaves J O Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T B Car Colston Hall Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S 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
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor 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
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
FORM RATINGS 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.
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Pick your Racehorse, look around for the
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• 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
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FIRST RACE 1.45
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RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D O’Meara (29 wins from 234 runners, 12%) runs ASHINA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs LADY TITANIA LONGEST TRAVELLER: NEXT OF KIN trained by W Haggas, Newmarket, 360 miles. colours
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ASHINA (IRE) (65) 6
Br B f Persian Force (IRE) - Playful Dance O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited B Ballybrennan Stud & Neil Walsh
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Daniel Tudhope J David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T Akela Plant Hire Ltd S
Foaled 9 Mar. Dam unraced. Finished 12l behind Met Ball when last of 6 at 9-1 on her racecourse debut at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) in June. Official BHA Rating -
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Br B f Kodiac - Nyanga (IRE) Tom Eaves J O Three Lilywhites Ltd Christopher Kellett, Lathom T B Michael & Martin Butler Sunsynk S Foaled 5 Apr. Half-sister to Bright Eye Bungle, won at 6f. Finished 12l behind Bear Lee when fifth of 6 at 12-1 on her racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 5f (good) in June. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Gemma Tutty. Official BHA Rating Br Gr f Havana Grey - Navajo Spring (IRE) O Coda Racing 2 B Whitsbury Manor Stud
Paul Mulrennan J Hugo Palmer, Malpas T Coral Racing Limited S
Foaled 10 Feb. Dam won at 5f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Rogue Jewel when fifth of 6 at 5-2fav on her latest outing at York over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating -
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Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Smart Flies (IRE) O Mrs A.F. O’Callaghan B Mrs M. Joyce
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Donagh O’Connor J Robson De Aguiar, Ireland T
Foaled 17 Mar. Dam won at 7f. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Shi Yang when fifth of 9 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Curragh over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating -
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Br Ch f Showcasing - Eminently Sam James J O Four Fillies Racing & E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn T B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook Foaled 23 Jan. Half-sister to Glenridding, won at 1m. Beaten 14l behind Betty Boop at 9-1 when seventh of 8 on her racecourse debut at York over 6f (good to firm) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating Br B f Perfect Power (IRE) - Voom Voom (IRE) Oisin Orr J O AlMohamediya Racing Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T B Little Park Farm Foaled 6 May. Half-sister to Baba Boom, won three times at 1m 3f and 1m 4f. 27,000gns foal whose price rose to 40,000gns as a yearling, she represents powerful connections and needs to be monitored in the betting. Official BHA Rating -
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Br B f Havana Grey - Thesme O Mr S. Chappell B Mr S. Chappell
Jason Hart J Edward Bethell, Middleham T
Foaled 10 Apr. Half-sister to Thelma’s Angel, won at 6f. Makes her debut whilst Ed Bethell’s team are in excellent form and she’s worth more than a cursory glance. Official BHA Rating -
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Cieren Fallon J William Haggas, Newmarket T
Foaled 16 Feb. Dam won at 6f and 7f. Third of 11 behind Al Samsama beaten 2l at 11-2 on her racecourse debut at Newbury over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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Br B f Dark Angel (IRE) - Natural Instinct (IRE) Kaiya Fraser J O Caspian Racing Limited Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T B Mount Coote Estates Bluegrass Horse Feeds S Foaled 15 Feb. Half-sister to Brighton Boy, won four times between 6f and 1m. Finished 16l behind Mind Those Steps when last of 6 at 15-2 on her racecourse debut at Hamilton over 6f (good) in May. She is wearing a hood for the first time. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2025: SPIRITOFTHEBLUES 2 9 2 Daniel Tudhope 7-1 (David O’Meara) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Stewards Note: DESERT SMOKE: Following its run on 25/7/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explaing the poor run. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Next of Kin (GB), 7-2 Desert Smoke (GB), 4-1 Fly Smartly (IRE), 11-2 La Flor Granada (GB), 13-2 Myesme (GB), 14-1 Ashina (IRE), Lady Titania (GB), 25-1 Dadawada (IRE), Oh So Slow Sloth (IRE)
RACE RESULT
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NEXT OF KIN shaped with promise after showing her inexperience when third on her racecourse bow at Newbury and William Haggas’ filly has been found a suitable opportunity to get off the mark at the second time of asking. Desert Smoke was a beaten favourite in a decent York novice last month and she is entitled to be in the mix, along with the two newcomers Myesme and La Flor Granada.
totewin: Next Of Kin
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SECOND RACE 2.15
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RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (102 wins from 742 runners, 14%) runs SANNY DOO and SPIRIT OF NATURE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Carr (5 wins from 25 runners, 20%) runs HOSTELRY LONGEST TRAVELLER: HAWKSWORTH trained by J & S Quinn, Malton, 212 miles. colours
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BRIDGEFOOT RAMBLER (GB) (25) 6-6003
Br Gr f Portamento (IRE) - Our Menagerie (IRE) O Miss T. Satterthwaite B Miss T. Satterthwaite
Conor Whiteley (5) J Stephen Hanlon, Middleham T Sims Suzuki S
Placed once in five starts. Third of 13 behind Park Lane Penny beaten 1l at 150-1 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 48
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Br B g Kodiac - Perfect Fun O Making Headway Racing and K Scott B Mrs O. M. E. McKeever
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Sam James J Katie Scott, Galashiels T Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Kaaranah at 50-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. Official BHA Rating 50
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DUE RESPECT (IRE) (6) 504005
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Br B f Soldier’s Call - Due Care O Mr Gary Jon Rutherford B Mr Brian Killeen
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Jake Dickson (5) J Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Finished 7l behind Iconic Times when fifth of 7 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 46
4 GAME MANAGEMENT (GB) (401) 055/000- D Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Belle Vale (IRE) O Mrs C Clark Mr D Pollitt & Mrs E Quinlan B Placida Bloodstock
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David Nolan J Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T Bolton Mill Holiday Park S
A winner at 1m on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 12l behind Top Gun Tina at 11-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest flat outing at Carlisle over 1m (soft) in July last year. Official BHA Rating 50
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Br Ch m Coach House (IRE) - Queens Jubilee Joanna Mason J O Dennis Clayton and Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox Formulated Polymer Products Ltd S Has won ten races from 1m to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Finished 4 1/2l behind Pisanello when fifth of 8 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. She is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 50
6 MILLBUIE (GB) (10) 630302 Br B g Adaay (IRE) - Henpecked O N J Dalgarno & W R Ellis B Mrs J Imray
William Pyle J Ewan Whillans, Hawick T Eildon Hill Stables, Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
Placed in four of 29 starts. Beaten 4 1/2l by Wicklow Way when second of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f last month. Official BHA Rating 49
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RING OF GOLD (GB) (9) 540000
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Pitter Patter O Laura Mason Syndicate Racing B Mr I. M. Emes & Mr John Benfield
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Billy Garritty J Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T Stittenham Farms S
Winner of five races at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Pisanello at 40-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 43
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Paul Mulrennan J Jim Goldie, Glasgow T Tote S
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 7l behind Samra Star at 40-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 49 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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Br Gr f Twilight Son - Porrima (IRE) O Toni Marley and John Murray B D. Shapiro, B. Haslam, J. & J. Feeney
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Aiden Brookes J Ben Haslam, Middleham T
Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 6l behind Trais Fluors when fifth of 13 at 50-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 46
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Br Ch g Starman - Iconic Look O Mr Francis Habbershaw B Tally-Ho Stud
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Jason Hart J John & Sean Quinn, Malton T JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Viper when last of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in June. Official BHA Rating 38
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Shay Farmer (5) J R. Mike Smith, Galston T Tote S
Yet to place in five starts. Third of 6 behind Mereside Princess beaten 16l at 7-2 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good) in June. Official BHA Rating 43
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Andrew Mullen J Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
Unplaced in all nine starts. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Patrick Street when last of 12 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 43
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: HASHTAGNOTIONS (IRE) 3 9 2 Oisin Orr 12-1 (Richard Fahey) 7 ran Visor worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 1, 2. Visor worn by No. 3, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 12. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bridgefoot Rambler (GB), 9-2 Hostelry (GB), 5-1 Millbuie (GB), 7-1 Royal Baroness (GB), 8-1 Due Respect (IRE), Spirit of Nature (IRE), Charcon (GB), 10-1 Game Management (GB), 20-1 Concert Boy (IRE), Ring of Gold (GB), 33-1 Hawksworth (IRE), 50-1 Sanny Doo (GB)
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It might be worth taking a chance on SPIRIT OF NATURE, whose seasonal return/handicap bow wasn’t entirely devoid of promise. The low-mileage gelding might step forward from that outing, especially because he had undergone wind surgery prior to it. Bridgefoot Rambler outran odds of 150-1 to hit the frame at Thirsk and is high on the shortlist as a result, whilst Hostelry could also be thereabouts in a first-time visor.
totewin: Spirit Of Nature
toteeachway: Bridgefoot Rambler
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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - JOANNA MASON Former amateur rider Jo is now a fully fledged professional and consistently riding winners all over the country with her Grandfather Mick and Uncle David Easterby her main source of winners, alongside a steady stream from Ruth Carr and several other yards in the North of England. Mason’s main two rides here at Ayr today look to be Catton Lady at 2.45 and Spirit Of Acklam at 3.15 and as the figures above suggest, the rider is no stranger to a winner here at Ayr with a strike-rate of 13% and a notable win at our Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Festival a few years ago on Yorkshire lady in the 2022 running of the Kilkerran Cup. Jo had 3 rides at Redcar on Saturday after a runner-up at Musselburgh on Friday and 38 winners in Britain were supplemented by recent big-race success at the Curragh on the Easterby trained sprinter Sondad.
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THIRD RACE 2.45
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RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (102 wins from 742 runners, 14%) runs JOSHUAS DREAM, KELPIE GREY & YAASER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Jardine (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs NOVAK LONGEST TRAVELLERS: STONEYWELL & ALBEYOURS trained by S Hollinshead, Rugeley, 282 miles. colours
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CATTON LADY (GB) (38) 1002-52
Br B m Time Test - Soodad O W. H. & Mrs J. A. Tinning & Mrs C Wallis B Bloomsbury Stud
Joanna Mason J Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T Stittenham Farms S
Successful at 5f and 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Midnight Strike when second of 3 at 5-2 on her latest outing at Beverley over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 65
2
GRESSINGTON (IRE) (19) 000040 D
Br Gr g Outstrip - Silver Games (IRE) O URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner B Stratford Place Stud
5
10-0
(12)
Sam James J Katie Scott, Galashiels T Katie Scott Racing Syndicate, Adra Projects Ltd S
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Wise Crack at 9-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 63
3
3
PAL JOEY (GB) (16) 000500
4
Br Br g Showcasing - Gavota O Toni Marley and John Murray B Juddmonte Farms Ltd
10-0
(9)
Aiden Brookes J Ben Haslam, Middleham T
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Fantastic Fox at 25-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Official BHA Rating 63
4 KELPIE GREY (GB) (2) 506060 CD BF
6
9-13
(2)
5
NOVAK (GB) (14) 052344 CD
7
9-12
(11)
6 STONEYWELL (GB) (52) 30-0000
4
9-11
(8)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Malelane (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J O Mr Paul Stewart Jim Goldie, Glasgow T B Whitsbury Manor Stud He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l behind Thunderstorm Katie at 10-3fav when eighth of 13 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 62 Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Parknasilla (IRE) Andrew Mullen 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. Finished 4l behind Samra Star when fourth of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 61 Br B g Mayson - Acadian Angel (IRE) O Debbie Hodson & Geoff Rowley B David Hodson
Tom Eaves J Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T H & C Business Consultants Limited S
Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 12l behind Travis at 14-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Redcar over 7f (good) in June. Official BHA Rating 60
7
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7
9-10
(13)
8
9-9
(1)
Br B g Cotai Glory - Warm Welcome David Allan J O Elizabeth Coughlin and Carol Milburn Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T B Michael McGlynn Winner of five races from 6f to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 14l behind Storm Free at 33-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 59
8 YAASER (IRE) (2) 505330 CD
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Urjuwaan Lauren Young (5) J O Mr David Smith & Jim Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Jim Goldie Racing S Has won ten races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Supreme Clarets at 5-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 58 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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9 KEEP ME STABLE (IRE) (3) 13-0002 C D
6
Br B m Galileo Gold - Sketching O The Hon Miss Heather Galbraith B Tally-Ho Stud
9-9
(10)
Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T North Allerton Racing S
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Monhammer when second of 5 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 58
10 CARMEL VALLEY (IRE) (14) 0-06023
3
Br Br f Raven’s Pass (USA) - Que Sera Sera O Lamont Racing B Kilartery Stud
9-8
(7)
Jason Hart J Katie Scott, Galashiels T Lamont Racing S
Placed once in six starts. Third of 5 behind Imperial Guard beaten 1 1/4l at 12-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 63
11 BLACK ROCK BEAUTY (IRE) (31) 0-04136 D Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Brown Bee (IRE) O Fides et Robur B Kevin Blake
3
9-8
(6)
Oisin Orr J Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 13l behind Alfa Whiteburd when sixth of 10 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 63
12 ALBEYOURS (GB) (18) 125-310 D Br Ch m Al Kazeem - Inaminute (IRE) O Mr Ray Bailey B Ray Bailey
5
9-4
(4)
Daniel Tudhope J Steph Hollinshead, Rugeley T Alfa Aggregates Products Limited S
Successful twice at 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 4l behind Theme Park at 7-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 53
13 JOSHUAS DREAM (GB) (14) 23/00-00
4
Br B g Expert Eye - Spinning Dreams (IRE) O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd B Summerstorm Bloodstock Limited
9-1
(3)
Billy Garritty J Jim Goldie, Glasgow T Chris’s House S
Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 16l behind Mr Cool at 40-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 50
DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2025: HIGHFIELD VIKING 5 10 0 Jason Hart 9-4 (John & Sean Quinn) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 13. Hood worn by No. 6. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11, 12. Stewards Note: TROPEZ POWER: Following its run on 27/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Carmel Valley (IRE), 9-2 Keep Me Stable (IRE), 13-2 Novak (GB), 7-1 Catton Lady (GB), Kelpie Grey (GB), 8-1 Yaaser (IRE), 10-1 Albeyours (GB), 12-1 Pal Joey (GB), 14-1 Black Rock Beauty (IRE), 20-1 Gressington (IRE), 25-1 Stoneywell (GB), Tropez Power (IRE), 66-1 Joshuas Dream (GB)
1ST
RACE RESULT
3RD
2ND 4TH
TIME
DISTANCES
There are a few to consider in here but it looks best to side with KEEP ME STABLE, who bumped into an in-form stable companion when second at Musselburgh on Friday. That effort signified a clear return to form for Linda Perratt’s mare and whilst still 3lb lower than when defeating the reopposing Novak last July, she can now go one better. Carmel Valley merits respect following a pair of creditable runs in defeat, while Albeyours and Catton Lady are others to note.
totewin: Keep Me Stable
toteeachway: Carmel Valley
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FOURTH RACE 3.15
THE LADBROKES ‘GET MORE WITH LADBUCKS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (102 wins from 742 runners, 14%) runs PEARL EYE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Haggas (8 wins from 52 runners, 15%) runs LORCA’S WALTZ WEIGHTWATCHER: PEARL EYE won off a handicap mark of 84, his rating is now down 8lb to 76. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LORCA’S WALTZ trained by W Haggas, Newmarket, 360 miles. colours
no horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
4
10-4
(1)
NORTHWEST PASSAGE (GB) (36) 12-0525 D
Br Gr or Ro g Ulysses (IRE) - Dijlah O Alfa Site Services Ltd B Clearwater Stud
Jason Hart J Ivan Furtado, Easingwold T Alfa Site Services Ltd S
A winner at 1m 2f on heavy ground. Finished 11l behind Forever Penywern when fifth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m 3f last month. Official BHA Rating 82
2
SPIRIT OF ACKLAM (GB) (30) 010-501 CD
Br B g Cracksman - Zacchera O Amity Finance Racing B D. J. Erwin Bloodstock
5
10-2
(9)
Joanna Mason J Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T Amity Finance Ltd S
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 10-1 at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Prince Of The Seas by a neck. Official BHA Rating 80
3
STAR CAST (GB) (52) 113211 CD
4
10-2
(6)
4
10-1
(7)
Br B f Almanzor (FR) - Red Starlight Jake Dickson (5) J O Paul Demilow & Tom Galvin Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Paul Demilow S Winner of six races at 1m 2f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 13-8fav over this course and distance (soft) in June, beating Mr Lincoln by 2 1/4l. Has won six times this season. Official BHA Rating 80
4 REGALIAN (GB) (16) 063-600
4
Br B g Kingman - Missrock (AUS) O Simon Bland Tony Coyle B Isa Salman Al Khalifa
David Nolan J Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Victory Ace at 16-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Official BHA Rating 79
5
OBITO (IRE) (32) 26-0255 CD
4
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - All Time O Mr G. Rutter B Bernard Cooke
10-1
(4)
Daniel Tudhope J David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T GAIN Equine Nutrition S
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 5l behind Room Fourteen when fifth of 8 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 79
6 MANO CHICAGO (IRE) (49) 5/-25242 BF
4
10-0
(11)
7
5
9-12
(5)
6
9-12
(14)
Br B g Study of Man (IRE) - Kesarina Andrew Mullen J O Mr Allan McLuckie Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Ballygallon Stud Limited Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S Placed in four of nine starts. Beaten 3 1/2l by Harana when second of 10 at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Ballinrobe over 1m 2f (yielding) in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John Patrick Murtagh in Ireland. Official BHA Rating 78
BREAK THE BANK (GB) (16) 3U/-0223
Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Tiana ER O King Power Racing Co Ltd NN B A. S. Denniff & Mr & Mrs Middlebrook -RU
N
NON RUNNER
NO
NON RUNNER J Tim Easterby, Malton T King Power International Co Ltd S
8 PEARL EYE (GB) (14) 413614 CD BF
Br B g Expert Eye - Treat Gently Paul Mulrennan J O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T B Andrew Davis Jim Goldie Racing S Has won nine races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/2l behind Empirical when fourth of 5 at 2-1jt-fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Has won at Ayr and Hamilton this season. Official BHA Rating 76 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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9 SIMPLY RUBY (GB) (28) 44130-6
4
Br B f Cracksman - Kallisha O Mr Anthony White B Derek & Judith Newell
9-8
(2)
William Pyle J Dianne Sayer, Penrith T Tote S
A winner at 1m 4f on soft ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Glasses Up when last of 6 on her latest outing here over 1m 5f (good to firm) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 72
10 CISCO DISCO (IRE) (21) 11-0006 CD
8
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Sovereign Street O Mrs Camille Macdonald B John Davison
9-7
(13)
Sean Kirrane J R. Mike Smith, Galston T
Has won eight races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 11l behind Hale End when sixth of 9 at 50-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 71
11 LORCA’S WALTZ (GB) (17) 0-515
3
Br Ch g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Sweet Idea (AUS) O HM The King & HM The Queen B King Charles III
9-6
(8)
Cieren Fallon J William Haggas, Newmarket T
A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Swiped when fifth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Sandown over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 78
12 MOLINARI (IRE) (16) 3204-06 D
9
9-2
(3)
13 BOY NAMED SIOUX (IRE) (24) 0416-50
3
8-12
(12)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR) 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 14l behind Glory Road when sixth of 13 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f last month. Official BHA Rating 66 Br Br g Sioux Nation (USA) - Mysterious Burg (FR) O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd B Ciaran De Barra
Shane Gray J Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Hungarian at 22-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 70
14 ZIATA (GB) (14) 43-2531 D
3
Br B f Iffraaj - Whims of Desire O Paul Demilow & Partner B Mr P Newell & Kirtlington Park
8-11
(10)
Kaiya Fraser J Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Paul Demilow S
A winner at 9-2 at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Lucy The Wire by a short head. Official BHA Rating 69
DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2025: RYKA (IRE) 3 9 9 Daniel Tudhope 3-1 (David O’Meara) 8 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9. Hood worn by No. 5, 13. Blinkers worn by No. 4, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8. Stewards Note: NORTHWEST PASSAGE: Following its run on 5/7/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the surface. Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Star Cast (GB), 3-1 Pearl Eye (GB), 4-1 Spirit of Acklam (GB), 7-1 Mano Chicago (IRE), Lorca’s Waltz (GB), 12-1 Northwest Passage (GB), Ziata (GB), 14-1 Obito (IRE), 25-1 Regalian (GB), 33-1 Molinari (IRE), Boy Named Sioux (IRE), 50-1 Simply Ruby (GB), Cisco Disco (IRE)
RACE RESULT
1ST 3RD
2ND 4TH
TIME
DISTANCES
Gemma Tutty has been amongst the winners of late and STAR CAST can add to the tally. The daughter of Almanzor has won four of her last six starts, including over C&D last time, and can once again find improvement to defy a further 5lb rise in the handicap. Her stable companion Ziata struck in a maiden at Windsor and isn’t without a chance either, although both Hamilton scorer Spirit Of Acklam and Mano Chicago might represent bigger dangers.
totewin: Star Cast
toteeachway: Spirit Of Acklam
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FIFTH RACE 3.45
THE LADBROKES ‘INSURE YOUR ACCA ON FOOTBALL’ 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 (102 wins from 742 runners, 14%) runs DOON THE GLEN & WATER OF LEITH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): E Bethell (7 wins from 30 runners, 23%) runs EDMOND HALLEY WEIGHTWATCHER: LORD ABAMA won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 15lb to 55. LONGEST TRAVELLER: MONASTERE trained by K Thornton, Ireland. colours
no horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
5
9-12
(9)
VELVET SKIES (IRE) (11) 000462 D
Br Ch g Buratino (IRE) - Gasta (IRE) O Mr E. Black B Michael Lyons & Michael McGlynn
Barry McHugh J Gary Harrison, Langholm T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1l by Iconic Times when second of 12 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 60
2
WATER OF LEITH (IRE) (2) 553650 CD
8
Br B g Kodiac - Zakhrafa (IRE) O Adam Mills and Jonnie Delta Racing B Rifa Mustang Pty Ltd
9-12
(13)
Lauren Young (5) J Jim Goldie, Glasgow T Jim Goldie Racing S
Has won 12 races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind South Parade at 9-2 when last of 12 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 60
3
HENERY HAWK (GB) (14) 130353
7
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Rosecomb (IRE) O Miss L. A. Perratt B Richard Kent & Finbar Kent
9-9
(6)
David Allan J Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T North Allerton Racing S
Winner of seven races at 5f on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Sixcor beaten 3/4l at 7-1 on his latest outing here over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 57
4 EDMOND HALLEY (IRE) (26) 50-0005
4
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Haley Bop (IRE) O Gaelic Bloodstock B Lemongrove Stud
9-9
(4)
Cian Horgan (5) J Edward Bethell, Middleham T Tote S
Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 4l behind Our Absent Friends when fifth of 9 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 57
5
5
HEAD FOR FREEDOM (GB) (57) 20-4045
Br B g Iffraaj - My Propeller (IRE) O Eastscope 45 B Springcombe Park Stud
3
9-8
(16)
Joanna Mason J Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T Stittenham Farms S
A winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 6l behind That’s Random when fifth of 14 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) in June. Official BHA Rating 60
6 LORD ABAMA (IRE) (9) 500004 D
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Dancing Years (IRE) O Mrs K S Pratt & M Dods B P. Henley,E. McDonnell & Pattern B/S
7
9-7
(1)
Sean Kirrane J Michael Dods, Darlington T Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
Winner of five races at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4 1/2l behind Maldevious when fourth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 55
7
MACEDONIAN (IRE) (27) 40-0000 D
Br B g Kodiac - Marsh Daisy O Ursa Major Racing Ltd B Mrs S. M. Rogers & Sir Thomas Pilkington
4
9-7
(14)
Mark Winn J Michael Dods, Darlington T Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Classy Clarets at 22-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 55
8 WHITE UMBRELLA (GB) (11) 650040 D Br B m Night of Thunder (IRE) - Sharaakah (IRE) O Whitehills Racing Syndicate 3 B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
7
9-4
(2)
Tom Eaves J Christopher Kellett, Lathom T Tote S
Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Iconic Times at 33-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 52 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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9 DOON THE GLEN (GB) (2) 340100 D
6
9-3
(7)
10 PIVOTAL TERMS (GB) (10) 146250 D
3
9-2
(5)
Br B g Orientor - Glenlini Paul Mulrennan J O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T B Goldie Racing Limited Jim Goldie Racing S He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Thunderstorm Katie at 40-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Has won twice at Hamilton this season. Official BHA Rating 51 Br Ch f Pinatubo (IRE) - Her Terms O Miss Valerie Renwick & Mr Kevin Kerr B Apple Tree Stud
Andrew Mullen J Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Houndhill at 10-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time. Official BHA Rating 54
11 MONASTERE (GB) (24) 0-02150 D
4
Br B g Kodiac - Bible Belt (IRE) O Mr Gary Ryan B Chasemore Farm
9-0
(15)
Jason Hart J Karl Thornton, Ireland T
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 4l behind Viamonte at 7-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 48
12 SIXCOR (GB) (10) 305314 CD
8
9-0
(3)
13 SKI ANGEL (GB) (14) 562300 C
6
8-12
(12)
Br B g Sixties Icon - Roccor Tom Kiely-Marshall (5) J O Linda Perratt Racing Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T B D. D. & Mrs J. P. Clee North Allerton Racing S Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Happier when fourth of 6 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f last month. Official BHA Rating 48 Br B m Harry Angel (IRE) - Excelette (IRE) O Riverside Racing B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd
Amie Waugh (3) J R. Mike Smith, Galston T Tote S
Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 4l behind Sixcor at 10-1 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing here over 5f (good to firm) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 45
14 RED WALLS (GB) (34) 4000-30 D
8
8-12
(8)
15 BABY ROVER (IRE) (25) 650263 D
4
8-12
(11)
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Gemini Glory (USA) Jack Nicholls (3) J O Miss Hazel Roberts Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T B E. H. Jones (Paints) Ltd Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Walking On Clouds at 66-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 44 Br B f The Irish Rover (IRE) - Only Live Once Greg Fairley J O URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner Katie Scott, Galashiels T B Aidan Sexton Katie Scott Racing Syndicate, Adra Projects Ltd S
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Third of 7 behind Doon The Glen beaten 1 1/2l at 11-1 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to firm) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 44
16 LANARRA (IRE) (2) 1-23435 D
3
Br B f Far Above (IRE) - Shushu Sugartown (IRE) O The Covenanters B Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd
8-11
(10)
William Pyle J R. Mike Smith, Galston T
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Thunderstorm Katie when fifth of 13 at 11-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 49
DECLARED RUNNERS 16 2025: SIBYL CHARM (IRE) 5 9 12 Andrew Mullen 15-2 (Iain Jardine) 9 ran Hood worn first time by No. 10. Visor worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 6, 8. Visor worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12. Probable S.P’s: 11-2 Henery Hawk (GB), 13-2 Velvet Skies (IRE), 7-1 Lanarra (IRE), 15-2 Sixcor (GB), 8-1 Doon The Glen (GB), Baby Rover (IRE), 10-1 Water of Leith (IRE), 12-1 Edmond Halley (IRE), Head For Freedom (GB), Monastere (GB), 14-1 Lord Abama (IRE), 16-1 Pivotal Terms (GB), Ski Angel (GB), 33-1 Macedonian (IRE), White Umbrella (GB), 66-1 Red Walls (GB)
RACE RESULT
1ST 3RD
2ND 4TH
TIME
DISTANCES
VELVET SKIES made a pleasing start for the Gary Harrison stable when filling the runner-up spot over 7f at Wolverhampton last time and is just 2lb higher. This drop back a furlong in trip looks the right move and he is the way to go. Henery Hawk finished a close third over 5f here latest and needs to be taken seriously along with Baby Rover, who competes off a workable mark.
totewin: Velvet Skies
toteeachway: Henery Hawk 23
5
SIXTH RACE 4.15
THE LADBROKES ‘FREE REWARDS WITH INSTANT SPINS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Prize Money.£3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (102 wins from 742 runners, 14%) runs PENELOPE’S SISTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Jardine (6 wins from 30 runners, 20%) runs RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE FANCY THAT: J Goldie won this race in 2022 and 2023. The stable runs PENELOPE’S SISTER today. LONGEST TRAVELLER: LESRICO trained by L Williamson, Tarporley, 218 miles. colours
no horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
6
10-2
(4)
LESRICO (GB) (58) 0215-20 D
Br B g Steele Tango (USA) - Maydream O Mr Anthony-Paul Bamford B Mrs F. Wilson
Mark Winn J Lisa Williamson, Tarporley T
A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Oasis Sunrise at 9-2 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Leicester over 1m 2f (good) in June. Official BHA Rating 65
2
KING CHAOS (IRE) (11) 524-100
5
Br Gr g Kingman - Marigold Hotel (IRE) O JPR Investments B Newtown Anner Stud
10-1
(7)
Kaiya Fraser J Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Between Me And U at 12-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. Official BHA Rating 64
3
NATURALIA (GB) (16) 622244 C
5
Br B m Sea The Moon (GER) - Na Balada (BRZ) O The Old Firm B Miss K. Rausing
9-13
(10)
Paul Mulrennan J Donald Whillans, Hawick T
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 5f on good and soft ground. Finished 6l behind Bearwith when fourth of 13 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f last month. Official BHA Rating 62
4 PRECIOUS SPARTAN (IRE) (35) 4003-00 Br B g Magna Grecia (IRE) - Skeleton (IRE) O MPS Racing & Partners B B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy
4
9-13
(9)
Andrew Mullen J Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
He has won three times at 1m on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Jesmond Dawn at 5-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 62
5
IDYLLIC (GB) (16) 06-6540 D
5
9-10
(12)
6 PENELOPE’S SISTER (IRE) (14) 000543 C
6
9-10
(3)
7
8
9-8
(5)
5
9-7
(2)
Br Gr m Bated Breath - Ocean Paradise Paula Muir (3) J O The A Listers Wilf Storey, Consett T B Merton Place Stud She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Bearwith at 14-1 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f last month. Official BHA Rating 59
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Br B m War Command (USA) - Lenoire Shay Farmer (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. Third of 9 behind Royal Blaze beaten 4l at 7-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 59
RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE (GB) (14) 264-054 C
Br Gr g Nathaniel (IRE) - In The Soup (USA) Cara Tuke (7) J O A Sinclair, I Jardine & V Renwick Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Wadacre Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over five years ago; has also won a hurdle. Finished 4 1/2l behind Royal Blaze when fourth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 57
8 RECOBELLA (FR) (36) 0-35251 CD Br Ch m Recoletos (FR) - Inner Beauty (FR) O The Recobella Partnership B Mr Joubrane Ouechec
Jack Nicholls (3) J Philip Kirby, Richmond T Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 7-2fav over this course and distance (good) last month, beating Off Spin by 1 1/4l. Official BHA Rating 56 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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9 LIGHTNING GALAXY (IRE) (35) 00-0050
4
Br B g Lightning Spear - Stars In The Sky O Denton Hall Racing Ltd B Rathasker Stud
9-6
(11)
Sean Kirrane J Michael Dods, Darlington T Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
Placed in three of 12 starts. Beaten 6l behind Ey Up He’s A Star at 10-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 55
10 SHE’S GOT BOTTLE (GB) (297) 0/00600- D
7
9-6
(1)
11 POSITIVE THOUGHTS (IRE) (20) 4-60536
3
9-2
(6)
Br B m Lethal Force (IRE) - Lady Tabitha (IRE) Barry McHugh J O Bolton Mill Racing II Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T B Saxtead Livestock Ltd Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 15l behind Second Fiddle at 66-1 when last of 7 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in October last year. Official BHA Rating 55 Br B f Elzaam (AUS) - Carpe Diem Lady (IRE) O The Desperados B Bec Bloodstock
Jason Hart J John & Sean Quinn, Malton T JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
Placed once in eight starts. Finished 9l behind Sunshine And Roses when sixth of 10 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time. Official BHA Rating 59
12 PAROLE OFFICER (GB) (35) 654-000
3
Br B g Without Parole - Kizomba O Mr Benjamin Stephens B John D. Gunther & Ttr Bloodstock
8-12
(8)
Greg Fairley J Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
Placed in three of 11 starts. Beaten 16l behind Royal Blaze at 100-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 55
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: CISCO DISCO (IRE) 7 9 7 David Allan 15-2 (R Mike Smith) 9 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Hood worn by No. 1. Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 12. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Recobella (FR), 4-1 Penelope’s Sister (IRE), 11-2 Lesrico (GB), 13-2 Naturalia (GB), 7-1 Ravenscraig Castle (GB), 10-1 Positive Thoughts (IRE), 12-1 Precious Spartan (IRE), 14-1 King Chaos (IRE), Idyllic (GB), 16-1 Lightning Galaxy (IRE), 33-1 She’s Got Bottle (GB), 50-1 Parole Officer (GB)
1ST
RACE RESULT
3RD
2ND 4TH
TIME
DISTANCES
It’s hard to ignore the claims of RECOBELLA, who made her way through the field to score over track and trip last month and a 3lb rise might prove to be lenient. With Jack Nicholls negating that rise with his claim, she looks the one to beat. Three-time course winner Penelope’s Sister showed more when third over C&D on her latest outing and is one to watch out for, while Lesrico is another to consider.
totewin: Recobella
toteeachway: Penelope’s Sister
ABBREVIATIONS
BF - Beaten Favourite, C - Course Winner, D - Distance Winner, CD - Course & Distance Winner.
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - MICK & DAVID EASTERBY
The father and son team of Mick and David Easterby have shared the training licence at Sheriff Hutton in Yorkshire since 2021 but 95 year-old Mick has had a training licence since way back in 1961 and there have been significant big-race successes along the way. The Flat season of 1977 was a hugely significant one for Mick as, not only did he train the 1000 Guineas winner at Newmarket with Mrs McCardy under Eddie Hide, he also saddled his only Ayr Gold Cup winner (to date) with another 3 year-old Jon George under Bruce Raymond. Mick and David have teamed up together to win the Ayr Bronze Cup in 2024 with Diligent Resdev under Lewis Chalkley and the trainers have 4 runners here today after 5 on Saturday night.
12%
SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 13 WINS FROM 112 RUNNERS 25
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SEVENTH RACE 4.45
THE LADBROKES ‘FREE REWARDS WITH INSTANT SPINS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Prize Money.£3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (102 wins from 742 runners, 14%) runs MOTAWAARED TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (7 wins from 55 runners, 13%) runs CEINTURE D’ORION LONGEST TRAVELLER: ONYEISI trained by K Thornton, Ireland. colours
no horse
age
st-lb
Draw
1
4
10-2
(10)
WEST TYRONE (GB) (62) 602-003
Br B g Zarak (FR) - Zahrat Narjis O Dales Racing II and Partner B Fernham Farm Ltd
Shane Gray J Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T Bolton Mill Holiday Park S
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Jaminoz beaten 1l at 33-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 3f (good to soft) in June. Official BHA Rating 65
2
ROYAL BLAZE (GB) (14) 403011 CD
5
10-1
(3)
3
SPIRIT CATCHER (IRE) (30) 122050
7
9-13
(11)
Br B g Muhaarar - Scarlet Royal David Nolan J O Mr K. S. Ward Ewan Whillans, Hawick T B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 3-1fav over this course and distance (good to firm) last month, beating Falcon Nine by a neck. Has won twice at Ayr this season. Official BHA Rating 64 Br Ch g New Bay - Lidanski (IRE) O James and Susan Cookson B Ballylinch Stud
Cieren Fallon J Philip Kirby, Richmond T Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Nibras Gold at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 62
4 SWEET KISS (GB) (16) 0-04562 D
4
Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Maybeagrey O Reality Partnerships VIII B Habton Racing
9-11
(2)
Jake Dickson (5) J Tim Easterby, Malton T Easthorpe Hall Stud S
She has won three times at 1m 2f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Bearwith when second of 13 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f last month. Official BHA Rating 60
5
TEE AITCH AYE (IRE) (35) 5-00063
5
Br B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Toni Baby O Mr Kevin Kerr B Ronan Tynan
9-10
(7)
Andrew Mullen J Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
A winner at 1m 1f on soft ground. Third of 12 behind Royal Blaze beaten 1 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 59
6 MOTAWAARED (GB) (21) 006565
4
Br B g Mohaather - Papaya (IRE) O Mr B. Jordan B Biddestone Stud Ltd
9-9
(1)
Paul Mulrennan J Jim Goldie, Glasgow T Jim Goldie Racing S
Placed twice in 12 starts. Finished 6l behind Phantom Shadow when fifth of 10 at 13-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 58
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7
GLASSES UP (USA) (21) 560514 CD BF
11
9-8
(8)
8 CEINTURE D’ORION (GB) (39) 4634
3
9-7
(9)
Br Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA) David Allan J O The Jolly Beggars R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Calumet Farm Has won 13 races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 6l behind Phantom Shadow when fourth of 10 at 5-2fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 57 Br Ch f Sea The Stars (IRE) - Quiet Protest (USA) O Georginio Rutter & Jinky Farms B Kirtlington Park, M Eves & Aga Khan Stud
Daniel Tudhope J David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T GAIN Equine Nutrition S
Yet to place in four starts. Finished 4l behind Emma’s Letter when fourth of 6 at 7-2 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 64 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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9 COSMIC MAN (IRE) (62) 044-000
3
Br B g Starman - Hadba (IRE) O Hambleton Racing XXV B Fontstown Stud
9-6
(5)
Tom Eaves J Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T Hambleton Racing Ltd S
Unplaced in all six starts. Beaten 17l behind Unchartedterritory at 18-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 1f (good to soft) in June. Official BHA Rating 63
10 FARABOVE THE LIMIT (IRE) (187) 60030-4
3
Br B g Far Above (IRE) - Ivor’s Magic (IRE) O P. J. Makin B Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd
9-3
(12)
Sam James J Phillip Makin, Leyburn T
Unplaced in all seven starts. Finished 5l behind Wicksey when fourth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in February. Official BHA Rating 60
11 RUGBY UNION (USA) (14) 00-0505
3
8-13
(4)
Br B g Union Rags (USA) - Monopole (USA) Kaiya Fraser J O The Mammoth Pack Ltd & Partner Gemma Tutty, Northallerton T B Scott K. Pierce & Equine Futures, Llc Gemma Tutty Racing Ltd, Kambi Services Limited S
Unplaced in all six starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Give Me Sun when fifth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 56
12 ONYEISI (GB) (24) 000400 D
3
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Fire Dancing O Mr Gary Ryan B Alan Spence
8-12
(6)
Jason Hart J Karl Thornton, Ireland T
A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Sea Of Dubka when last of 7 on his latest outing at Down Royal over 1m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 55
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025:(See Div 1) Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 12. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 10. Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Royal Blaze (GB), 11-2 West Tyrone (GB), 7-1 Tee Aitch Aye (IRE), 15-2 Sweet Kiss (GB), Glasses Up (USA), 8-1 Spirit Catcher (IRE), Ceinture d’Orion (GB), 12-1 Motawaared (GB), 14-1 Farabove The Limit (IRE), 20-1 Cosmic Man (IRE), Rugby Union (USA), 25-1 Onyeisi (GB)
1ST
RACE RESULT
3RD
2ND 4TH
TIME
DISTANCES
Royal Blaze successfully completed a C&D double on his most recent start and holds an obvious chance to go in again, but the vote goes to SWEET KISS. Tim Easterby’s filly produced a better display when taking the silver medal home over this trip at Newcastle and a similar effort might suffice. Tee Aitch Aye sports first-time cheekpieces and also merits consideration.
totewin: Sweet Kiss
toteeachway: Royal Blaze
BETTING
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AYR CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERBOARDS (Points correct Friday 7th August) TOP TRAINERS
TOP JOCKEYS
TOP OWNERS
CONNOR BEASLEY
53
JIM GOLDIE
95
JOHNNIE DELTA RACING
22
PAUL MULRENNAN
52
MICHAEL DODS
52
SUMMERSTORM BLOODSTOCK
18
JASON HART
42
IAIN JARDINE
44
MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING 13
ANDREW MULLEN
38
CHARLIE JOHNSTON 35
D VAN DER HOVEN & D PRYDE 13
CLIFFORD LEE
38
EWAN WHILLANS
27
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EIGHTH RACE 5.15
THE ‘LADBROKES PLAY 1-2-FREE’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for three yrs old 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): M Dods (35 wins from 284 runners, 12%) runs ADIADA & OUR RANDOLPH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (8 wins from 46 runners, 17%) runs LIGHT THE NIGHT UP
colours
no horse
1
NAPOLIAN (IRE) (13) 34-0104 D
Br B g Kodiac - Khaimah O Mr S. Ryan B Tally-Ho Stud
st-lb
Draw
9-9
(5)
Daniel Tudhope J David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T Santry Ltd S
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 5l behind Norcross Brow when fourth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 69
2
ADIADA (GB) (293) 524-
9-9
Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Antico Lady (IRE) O Antico Alliance B Ms K Hanson
(2)
Sean Kirrane J Michael Dods, Darlington T Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
Placed once in three starts. Finished 10l behind Winged One when fourth of 5 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in October last year. Official BHA Rating 69
3
KEEP AN EYE ON IT (GB) (120) 44-523
Br Ch g Century Dream (IRE) - Mad Jazz O Mr Tony Coyle B Norton Grove Stud Ltd
9-7
(1)
David Nolan J Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood, Norton T
Placed twice in five starts. Third of 10 behind Suddenly I See beaten 3l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 67
4 BECKON (GB) (117) 431-63 D
9-6
(3)
5
9-6
(4)
Br Ch f Ulysses (IRE) - Phillimore Tom Eaves J O Wee Dude Racing & Michael Darrah Susan Corbett, Otterburn T B Mrs Anita Wigan Finnies Heavy Haulage S A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Cool Molly beaten 3 1/2l at 8-1 on her latest outing at Southwell over 7f in April. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Harry Charlton. Official BHA Rating 66
WISE CRACK (IRE) (19) 0-05601
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Veiled Intrigue O Mr Jon A. Thompson B Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd
Shane Gray J Ruth Carr, Stillington T Formulated Polymer Products Ltd S
A winner at 18-1 at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Vince Le Prince by a neck. Official BHA Rating 66
6 PARODA DIVA (IRE) (68) 6-04612 D Br B f Magna Grecia (IRE) - Mango Diva O MPS Racing & Partners B Lynn Lodge Stud
9-5
(8)
Andrew Mullen J Patrick Neville, Leyburn T
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 1 1/2l by Ziggy’s Avenger when second of 8 at 4-1 on her latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) in June. Official BHA Rating 65
7
VEGA STORM (IRE) (19) 335046
Br B g Lucky Vega (IRE) - Constant Comment (IRE) O Let’s Go Racing 2 B Dr Jim Moore
9-3
(7)
Harry Russell J Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T Racing People S
Placed once in six starts. Finished 7l behind Wise Crack when sixth of 8 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 63
8 LIGHT THE NIGHT UP (IRE) (28) 33-4455
8
Br Ro f Dark Angel (IRE) - Ravensbelle (IRE) O Middleham Park Racing XLII B Allevamento Le.Gi. SRL Societa’ Agricola
9-3
(10)
Sam James J K. R. Burke, Leyburn T Tattersalls S
Placed once in eight starts. Finished 9l behind Pearl Eye when last of 5 at 11-1 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 63 Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
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9 HATAMOTO (GB) (14) 302116 D
9-0
Br B g Tasleet - Vote Often O Mr Dave Stone B Whatton Manor Stud & Thurso Ltd
(6)
David Allan J Tim Easterby, Malton T
Successful twice at 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 6l behind Filly Eilish when sixth of 13 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month. Has won at Thirsk and Beverley this season. Official BHA Rating 60
10 OUR RANDOLPH (GB) (56) 00-0
8-12
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Degree O Dave Stone and John Sagar B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
(9)
Mark Winn J Michael Dods, Darlington T Sts Group Ltd S
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Machadadorp when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Wetherby over 7f (good to firm) in June. Official BHA Rating 58
DECLARED RUNNERS 10 2025:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6, 9. Stewards Note: HATAMOTO: Following its run on 27/7/2026 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running. Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Paroda Diva (IRE), 9-2 Keep An Eye On It (GB), 5-1 Wise Crack (IRE), 13-2 Beckon (GB), 15-2 Adiada (GB), 8-1 Vega Storm (IRE), Hatamoto (GB), 14-1 Light The Night Up (IRE), 16-1 Napolian (IRE), 20-1 Our Randolph (GB)
RACE RESULT
1ST 3RD
2ND 4TH
TIME
DISTANCES
Adiada showed ability in her three starts in novice company as a juvenile and warrants a market check on her return/handicap debut. However, KEEP AN EYE ON IT wasn’t disgraced in third over this trip at Musselburgh in April and he could have more to offer on just his third start in the handicap ranks. Beckon and Light The Night Up are others to watch out for.
totewin: Keep An Eye On It
toteeachway: Adiada
LADBROKES AYR GOLD CUP HIGHLIGHTS
THE LADBROKES AYR GOLD CUP The Gold Cup has been run over 6 furlongs on the current site here at Ayr since 1908, with the early years seeing the legendary rider Steve Donoghue win in 1912 and 1926, before trainer Jack Jarvis completed a unique hat-trick of 3 successive wins in the pre-war-runnings of 1937 and 1938, as well as the first post-war renewal of 1946. Jockey Eph Smith rode those Jarvis trained winners in 1938 and 1946 before returning to win the race on Klondyke Bill in 1961 and there was a run of 3 Scottish trained winners in 10 years between 1966 (George Boyd) and 1975 (Nigel Angus twice) which has left the locally-trained 75 hero Roman Warrior as the last Scottish trained winner of the race 51 years ago. Current trainer Mick Easterby won the race back in 1977 with Jon George, but the modern-day training record is held by the late David “Dandy” Nicholls, with SIX winners in a glorious 11-year spell between 2000 and 2010, a feat which current trainer Kevin Ryan could still equal or pass as there are 5 winners on his Gold Cup roll of honour already between 2007 and 2021. Karl Burke trained his third Gold Cup winner with Lethal Levi in 2024 after 2 winners in the 1990s and the retirement of dual-winner Frankie Dettori means there are 15 current jockeys with a single winner of the race on their c.v but none having added a second which only Dettori and Adrian Nicholls have managed this century. Current Scottish trainers Katie Scott and Jim Goldie have both finished third in the race with Gweedore for Scott in 2023 and Jack Dexter for Goldie in 2013, while no horse has won the race twice since the David Nicholls trained Funfair Wane won in 2002 and 2004 for the late Liverpool, Hamburg, Southampton and Newcastle footballer Kevin Keegan and his wife Jean. This year’s £180,000 Ayr Gold Cup will be the Saturday highlight of our 3-day meeting here on 17, 18 and 19 September and will be covered live on ITV Racing and Racing TV.
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Stewards Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward) Amanda Hammersley (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Lyndsay Glynn, Chris Hill, Louise Moore
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Starters Jason Callaghan, Russell Garritty
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Judge Di Clark
Managing Director David Brown
Clerk of the Scales Michael Hamilton
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Veterinary Officer Arthur Kidd
Raceday Operations Manager Ross Donald - 07724 903819 rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk
Veterinary Surgeons John Morris, John Marshall Medical Officers Anthony Hampston, Andy Maylon, Alice Drysdale
Raceday Safeguarding Officer George Wilson - 07841 628295
First Race 1.45 - THE LADBROKES ‘BET £5 GET £30 NEW CUSTOMER OFFER’ EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5757 to the winning horse The second to receive £2701, the third £1349, the fourth £675 and the fifth £336. for maiden two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F. eligible. Enter by noon, August 4th and pay £55 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Weights: 9st 2lb each. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F. have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £55. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4542; Second £2272; Third £1135; Fourth £568; Fifth £284. (Penalty Value £5757.40) SS SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Second Race 2.15 - THE ‘LADBROKES GET MORE WITH RACING BET BUILDER’ CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, August 4th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 1st, 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. LADBROKES has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 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). 20 entries at £35. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 2.45 - THE LADBROKES ‘BIG DAILY BOOSTS ON RACING’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LADBROKES has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 25 entries, 1 at £7 and 24 at £35. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fourth Race 3.15 - THE LADBROKES ‘GET MORE WITH LADBUCKS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three 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). £50 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LADBROKES has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 23 entries at £50. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) 2 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.45 - THE LADBROKES ‘INSURE YOUR ACCA ON FOOTBALL’ 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 46-60 (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. August 8th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 8lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LADBROKES has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 23 entries at £40. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE. Sixth Race 4.15 - THE LADBROKES ‘FREE REWARDS WITH INSTANT SPINS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV I) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LADBROKES has kindly sponsored this race and will will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 18 entries at £35. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE. Seventh Race 4.45 - THE LADBROKES ‘FREE REWARDS WITH INSTANT SPINS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (DIV II) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-65 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. LADBROKES has kindly sponsored this race and will will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 17 entries, 0 at £7 and 17 at £35. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE. Eighth Race 5.15 - THE ‘LADBROKES PLAY 1-2-FREE’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 only, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 50 and below). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 8th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 1st, 2026, for each race won 6lb. 19 entries at £40. - Closed August 4th, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
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