EACH WAY BETTING
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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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DATE: Monday 11th August 2025
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
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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.
TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting
JOCKEYS
David Allan
2.30, 3.00, 4.35
Connor Beasley
1.30 3.00
Sam Coen
2.00, 2.30, 4.00
Tom Eaves
1.30, 2.30, 4.00, 4.35
Rhys Elliott
4.00
Greg Fairley
2.00
TRAINERS
David & Nicola Barron
2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.35
Daragh Bourke
3.00, 4.35
K. R. Burke
1.30
Julie Camacho
3.30
Ruth Carr
2.00 3.30
Cian Collins
2.00
Warren Fentiman
2.00, 3.00, 3.30, 4.35
Kaiya Fraser
2.30, 3.30
Cam Hardie
2.30 4.35
Jason Hart
1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.00 4.35
Sean Kirrane
4.00
Clifford Lee
1.30, 2.30, 3.00, 4.00, 4.35
Tristan Davidson
2.00
Michael Dods
1.30, 3.00
Michael & David Easterby
2.00 3.30 4.35
Brian Ellison
1.30
Richard Fahey
2.00, 3.00, 3.30, 4.35
Ivan Furtado
4.00, 4.35
Joanna Mason
2.00 3.30 4.35
Faye McManoman
4.00
Andrew Mullen
3.00, 3.30, 4.00, 4.35
Paul Mulrennan
2.30, 4.00, 4.35
Conor Orr 3.00
Oisin Orr
2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30
Jim Goldie
2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00 4.35
Iain Jardine
2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00
Charlie Johnston
1.30
Philip Kirby
2.00, 2.30, 4.35
Adrian McGuinness
2.30, 4.00
Adrian Nicholls
1.30
William Pyle 2.30
Ben Robinson 1.30
Callum Rodriguez
2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00 4.35
Rowan Scott
2.00
Ryan Sexton
3.30
Harrison Shaw 1.30
David O’Meara
1.30, 2.00, 3.30
Linda Perratt
2.30, 3.00, 3.30, 4.00
John & Sean Quinn
2.30, 3.30
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
2.30, 3.00
Gary Rutherford 2.00, 4.00
Kevin Ryan 1.30
James Sullivan
2.00
Mohammed Tabti
4.00
Daniel Tudhope
1.30, 2.00, 3.00, 3.30
Amie Waugh 4.00
Archie Young 3.00
Lauren Young 3.30 4.35
Katie Scott
2.30, 4.35
R. Mike Smith
3.00, 4.00, 4.35
Nigel Tinkler 4.00
Mark Walford
3.00
Ewan Whillans 4.00
Noel Wilson 4.00
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British Stallion Studs will contribute £2million towards British prize-money in 2025, bringing our total investment to £40million since we were founded in 1983
THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF
MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £8000
Prize Money £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507
RACE
YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D O’Meara (30 wins from 263 runners, 11%) runs SPIRITOFTHEBLUES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs SPECIAL THANKS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELIZABETTY trained by B Ellison, Malton, 212 miles.
1 BRAIN FREEZE (IRE) (17) 6
Br B f Kessaar (IRE) - Lady Lizabeth (IRE)
(7)
Connor Beasley J
O Mr I. Davison Michael Dods, Darlington T
B John Martin McLoughney Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
Foaled 18 Feb. Dam unraced. Finished 11l behind Mandarin Spirit when sixth of 7 at 28-1 on her racecourse debut at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -
2 DOUWANTITRIGHTNOW (IRE) (31) 5
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Taliyna (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O J Blackburn & Partner 1
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Sheridan Ny Llp S
Foaled 17 Jan. Half-sister to Bowen Island, won at 7f Finished 6l behind Bosa Nova when fifth of 6 at 22-1 on her racecourse debut at York over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -
3 ELIZABETTY (IRE) (16) 55 9-2 (5)
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Elkmait Ben Robinson J
O The Cat and The Mag Partnership Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
Foaled 3 Mar Half-sister to The Mackem Bullet, won twice at 6f and 1m. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 6l behind Sudbury Hill when fifth of 10 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating -
4 MAW CAN (GB) (17) 36 9-2 (4)
Br B f Twilight Son - Arabian Music (IRE) Harrison Shaw J
O Mr C. R. Hirst
Adrian Nicholls, Sessay T
B Saxtead Livestock Ltd Adrian Nicholls Racing S
Foaled 3 Feb. Full sister to Seeking Perfection, won at 6f. Placed once in two starts. Finished 10l behind Lifeplan when sixth of 12 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -
5 SPECIAL THANKS (IRE) (32) 3 BF
(6)
Br Ch f Frankel - With Thanks (IRE) Clifford Lee J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Foaled 22 Feb. Dam won four times at 7f including a Group 3 race. Third of 8 behind Aspiral beaten 3l at 4-7 favourite on her racecourse debut at Carlisle over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
6 SPIRITOFTHEBLUES (GB) (-)
Br B f Time Test - Brideshead
O David, Ben & Thomas Lockwood
9-2 (3)
Daniel Tudhope J
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B David Lockwood GAIN Equine Nutrition S
Foaled 15 Mar The damn won her only start over 1m3f and she makes considerable appeal on paper Official BHA Rating -
7 VELVET RHYTHM (GB) (-)
Br B f Awtaad (IRE) - Tea Dancing
O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum
9-2 (1)
Jason Hart J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S
Foaled 8 Mar Dam unraced but is a half-sister to a Listed winner over 1m 2f Expected to play a leading role in proceedings. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Special Thanks (IRE), 5-1 Velvet Rhythm (GB), 6-1 Douwantitrightnow (IRE), 13-2 Spiritoftheblues (GB), 20-1 Elizabetty (IRE), 33-1 Maw Can (GB), 40-1 Brain Freeze (IRE)
2ND 3RD
4TH TIME
RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
Velvet Rhythm is an interesting newcomer as a daughter of Awtaad, but this trip may be on the short side and she may do better over further later in the season. SPECIAL THANKS was sent off odds-on for her Carlisle debut before finishing third behind stablemate Aspiral, looking likely to learn plenty from the experience and she could make amends in this line-up. York fifth Douwantitrightnow might well improve enough to pick up the minor placing with that run under her belt
totewin: Special Thanks
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
toteeachway: Velvet Rhythm
The Great British Bonus (GBB) incentivises and rewards with breeding, buying and racing of British-bred fillies by paying out bonuses of up to £100,000 per filly And now with GBBPlus to further incentivise staying fillies and chasing mares, there are more reasons than ever to breed, buy and race British. Majority funded by the HBLB
POSITION OF STALLS
6f, 5f, 5f 110yds - Centre 7f, 1m 2f - Outside
Remainder - Inside
THE CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)
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): D O’Meara (30 wins from 263 runners, 11%) runs SPRING FESTIVAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (8 wins from 55 runners, 15%) runs SPRING FESTIVAL LONGEST TRAVELLER: DAZZLING SPIRIT trained by C Collins, Ireland.
1 DANDY LICHIOUS (IRE) (10) 060400
(7)
Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ana Lichious (IRE) Rowan Scott J
O Elliot Graham and Tristan Davidson
Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Patrick Hanlon AKV Group Ltd S
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Colour Code at 11-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 43
2 DAZZLING SPIRIT (IRE) (2) 0-30050 D
(8)
Br B m Fulbright - Spiritville (IRE) Sam Coen (7) J
O Dazzling Syndicate Cian Collins, Ireland T
B Patrick Keane
She has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Royal Blaze when 9th of 10 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 38
3 ON THE BUBBLE (GB) (3) 056503 D
9-9 (3)
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - O Fourlunda Greg Fairley J
O Nathan Mill & Gary Rutherford Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mickley Stud
A winner at 1m on soft ground; has also won a hurdle. Third of 7 behind Falcon Nine beaten 1 1/4l at 40-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 42
4 RING OF GOLD (GB) (55) 635202 8 9-9 (4)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Pitter Patter Joanna Mason J
O Laura Mason Syndicate Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr I. M. Emes & Mr John Benfield Stittenham Farms S
He has won three times at 7f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 3 1/2l by Panama City when second of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m (good to firm) in June. Official BHA Rating 49
5 SPRING FESTIVAL (GB) (9) 600350
9-9 (1)
Br B g Territories (IRE) - Kammaan Daniel Tudhope J
O The LAM Partnership David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd Pinnacle Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed twice in 14 starts. Beaten 16l behind Dwindling Funds at 17-2 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 46
6 WOODRAFFF (GB) (21) 440041
9-9 (5)
Br B g Eqtidaar (IRE) - Musical Dream James Sullivan J
O Colin Dorman and Tommy Dorman Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Savoch Oaks William Hill S
A winner at 10-3 at Beverley over 7f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Unthinkable by 1 length. Official BHA Rating 50
7 HASHTAGNOTIONS (IRE) (9) 100004 D
3 9-2 (6)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Three Knots (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O Mr R. A Fahey
Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Richard Fahey Racing S
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Dwindling Funds when fourth of 7 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 47
8 UNTHINKABLE (IRE) (10) 620021 3 9-2 (2)
Br B f Kessaar (IRE) - Mediska Warren Fentiman (5) J
O John Cornforth & P Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mr Kenneth Purcell Topspec Equine Ltd, Philip Kirby Racing S
Successful at 5f and 7f on good and soft ground. A winner at 16-1 at Musselburgh over 7f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Concert Boy by 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 50
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: BELIEVE ME NOW (IRE) 4 9 9 Andrew Mullen 10-1 (Iain Jardine) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Visor worn by No. 3, 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5. Stewards Note: DAZZLING SPIRIT: Following its run on 9/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was slow to leave the stalls.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Unthinkable (IRE), 4-1 Woodrafff (GB), 9-2 Ring of Gold (GB), 8-1 Dazzling Spirit (IRE), Spring Festival (GB), 11-1 On The Bubble (GB), 14-1 Hashtagnotions (IRE), 16-1 Dandy Lichious (IRE) 2ND
Hashtagnotions looks interesting having won twice over the mile at Newcastle and if cheekpieces have a positive effect he could surprise a few. UNTHINKABLE won last time out at Musselburgh after coming from off the pace and in receipt of 7lb as a three-year-old, she may be able to follow up under Warren Fentiman. Woodrafff also won last time out, but that was on soft ground at Beverley and needs to show he can repeat that on a quicker surface.
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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - DANIEL TUDHOPE
Irvine-born Danny is in the middle of yet another excellent season and he was back amongst the Group 1 winners last weekend when his Irish 1000 Guineas winner Fallen Angel became a Group 1 heroine at 2, 3 and 4 years of age by winning the Prix Rothschild for fillies and mares over a mile at Deauville. The 4 year-old is now owned by Wathnan Racing but the owners allowed Danny back on after their retained rider James Doyle chose to ride the Gosdens’ Crimson Advocate in the same race. Tudhope went on to have a Racing League winner for Irish trainer Jessie Harrington at Chepstow on Thursday night and the jockey was in action at Haydock on Saturday before moving on to Leicester yesterday The jockey has 4-rides here today, including the 4-timer seeking Jannas Journey at 3.00
14% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 34 WINS FROM 240 RIDES
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - IAIN JARDINE
Carrutherstown based Iain had a winner at Thirsk on Friday with stable-star Paddy The Squire and the 5 year-old will now head for Hamilton or York later this month to contest the Lanark Silver Bell or the Ebor Handicap for which he’s currently a 50/1 chance. The yard also had a winner at Musselburgh with Falcon Nine on Friday, a horse ridden by the yard’s promising apprentice Mo Tabti. The trainer also has an excellent record here at Ayr and sends out 6 runners on today’s card, including JKR Cobbler in the 3.00 which will be looking to add to his 3 course wins in the summer of 2023 Jardine had saddled 22 winners on the Flat in 2025 before his 4 runners here on Saturday night and the trainer’s excellent midsummer form could continue here today before he moves on to Hamilton tomorrow
12% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 58 WINS FROM 405 RUNNERS
THE WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL 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-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (89 wins from 663 runners, 13%) runs SPUN TO GOLD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs SPUN TO GOLD LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLONMACASH trained by A McGuinness, Ireland.
1 KEEP ME STABLE (IRE) (20) 224111 C D 5
(6)
Br B m Galileo Gold - Sketching David Allan J
O The Hon Miss Heather Galbraith Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Tally-Ho Stud North Allerton Racing S
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 5-2 at Musselburgh over 7f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Novak by 1l. Has won 3 times at Musselburgh this season.
Official BHA Rating 65
2 CLONMACASH (GB) (2) 443064 D 4 10-1 (2)
Br B g Charming Thought - Orientate
O Mark Devlin/J.Mackle/Skylark Racing
B Manor Farm Stud (Rutland)
Sam Coen (7) J
Adrian McGuinness, Ireland T
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Finished 1l behind Thunderstorm Katie when fourth of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 64
3 HIGHFIELD VIKING (GB) (10) 563233 D 5 10-0 (5)
Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Pure Illusion (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Trainers House Enterprises Ltd
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Trainers House Enterprises Ltd JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
Successful at 6f and 7f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 13 behind Finn Ironside beaten 1 1/4l at 4-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 63
4 HOMER STOKES (GB) (19) 0-60264 D 7 9-13 (10)
Br B g Stimulation (IRE) - Thicket Callum Rodriguez J
O Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Llety Farms Tote S
Winner of seven races at 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind Emerald Army when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 62
5 SPUN TO GOLD (USA) (2) 000105 CD 4 9-10 (8)
Br B g Justify (USA) - Rumplestiltskin (IRE)
Paul Mulrennan J
O Belgate Racing Limited Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Flaxman Holdings Ltd Gatehouse Property Management Limited S
Successful twice at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Thunderstorm Katie when fifth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 59
6 MISEMERALD (IRE) (17) 520000 C D 4 9-9 (9)
Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Rocaverde (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Aylesfield Farms Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 9l behind dead-heaters Pressure’s On and Quest For Fun at 50-1 when 21st of 22 on her latest outing at York over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 58
7 TRAIS FLUORS (GB) (10) 363050 D
Br B or Br g Dansili - Trois Lunes (FR)
11 9-8 (3)
Clifford Lee J
O Miss L. A. Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B SCEA Haras de Saint Pair North Allerton Racing S Has won 12 races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Finn Ironside at 16-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 57
8 BREIZH SEA (FR) (22) 0-033 3 9-7 (11)
Br Ch f Le Brivido (FR) - Boathouse
William Pyle (3) J
O K Oliver, J G Brown & K Scott Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B D. Cherdo, C. Cherdo & Haras Des Evees
Placed twice in four starts. Third of 10 behind Due Respect beaten 2 1/4l at 22-1 on her latest outing at Redcar over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 62
9 JUMP THE GUN (IRE) (14) 526660 CD 8 9-5 (1)
Br B g Make Believe - Sound of Guns Kaiya Fraser J
O Let’s Be Lucky Racing 26 Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Ballylinch Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Thunderstorm Katie at 17-2 when last of 7 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 54
10 NO NAY NEVERMIND (IRE) (14) 5-00056 3 9-3 (7)
Br Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Zain Art (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O S Jones, L Donaldson, K Elliott & I Codd Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Unplaced in all eight starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Thunderstorm Katie when sixth of 7 at 14-1 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 58
11 GONNAE NO DAE THAT (FR) (20) 04053 3 9-2 (4)
Br B g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Tacchi A Spillo (FR) Oisin Orr J
O Lamont Racing Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Mathieu Daguzan-Garros Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Yet to place in five starts. Third of 4 behind Scarriff beaten 3 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Adrian Keatley
Official BHA Rating 57
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2024: BRAES OF DOUNE 6 9 3 Paul Mulrennan 5-2 (Jim Goldie) 10 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6, 10 Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Keep Me Stable (IRE), 8-1 Clonmacash (GB), Highfield Viking (GB), 10-1 Misemerald (IRE), 11-1 Homer Stokes (GB), Spun To Gold (USA), 12-1 Breizh Sea (FR), 14-1 Gonnae No Dae That (FR), 16-1 Trais Fluors (GB), 20-1 Jump The Gun (IRE), No Nay Nevermind (IRE)
The connections of KEEP ME STABLE have decided to let her carry top-weight at this level after the five-year-old won a better race at Musselburgh to land her hat-trick. Upped 4lb for that, she might have another win in her at this level before being forced up in class. Breizh Sea is improving slowly with a third off this mark and she looks well handicapped after William Pyle’s 3lb claim, while the consistent Highfield Viking appeals most of the remainder. totewin: Keep Me Stable
SADDLING
toteeachway: Breizh Sea
All horses must be saddled in the Pre-Parade Ring and taken to the Parade Ring before leaving for the start.
HBLB
The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £166,926 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 23rd June to 14th September 2025
THE WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL 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 (89 wins from 663 runners, 13%) runs JANNAS JOURNEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs JANNAS JOURNEY
LONGEST TRAVELLER: TUSCAN POINT trained by R Fahey, Malton, 212 miles.
1 JOHN L SULLIVAN (IRE) (2) 1-00533 D 4 10-2 (2)
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Rip Van Music (IRE) Conor Orr (3) J
O Claymore Racing Ltd Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Patrick J. Connolly Claymore Racing Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and good to soft ground. Third of 8 behind Native Honey beaten 1/2l at 7-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 65
2 JKR COBBLER (IRE) (14) 110-205 CD
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Lady Vyrnwy (IRE)
(3)
Young (5) J
O Mrs Francesca Mitchell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Ronnie Boland Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Boy Douglas when fifth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 63
3 JANNAS JOURNEY (IRE) (14) 043111 CD
(4)
Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Dancing Cosmos (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J
O Mr James Mearns Long Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Thistle Bloodstock Limited
She has won three times from 6f to 1m on good and good to soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 8-13 favourite here over 1m (good) last month, beating Cooperation by 1 3/4l. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 62
4 ELECTRIC LIGHTNING (GB) (18) 0300-61
Br Gr g Lightning Spear - Black Sails Warren Fentiman (5) J
O Ms Austerfield, 8 Amigos, Mr J Burns Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T
B The Black Sails Partnership Mark Walford Racing S
A winner at 14-1 at Doncaster over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Flag Carrier by 2l. Official BHA Rating 61
5 CALL ME BETTY (IRE) (19) 0210 D 3 9-10 (1)
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Ariena (IRE)
O Mr D Stone & Mrs C Dods
Connor Beasley J
Michael Dods Darlington T
B Mrs Diane Williams STS Group Ltd S
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind The Childe Of Hale at 9-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 65
6 HABARI (IRE) (32) 050-400 3 9-9 (8)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Hazaraba (IRE)
Andrew Mullen J
O Mr D. F. Bourke Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Daragh Bourke Racing S
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 80-1 behind Mayberry Moon when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 7f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 64
7 AHAMOMENT (IRE) (9) 4-20050 CD
9-8 (10)
Br B g Alhebayeb (IRE) - Taispeantas (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J
O D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Mr Robert Lynch Tote S
He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Wilde And Dandy at 22-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 57
8 TUSCAN POINT (IRE) (16) 20-0000
3 9-6 (5)
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Tuscan Oasis (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd
Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Corduff Stud P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S
Placed once in ten starts. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Chesneys Charm at 50-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 61
9 MONHAMMER (GB) (12) 600-060 CD 7 9-4 (6)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Soviet Terms
O Jackton Racing Club
David Allan J
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Genesis Green Stud Ltd And Thurso Ltd North Allerton Racing S
He has won four times at 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Sandret when last of 9 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 53
10 GOLDEN VALOUR (GB) (14) 060344 C D 9 9-2 (9)
Br B g Kingman - Gracefield (USA)
Clifford Lee J
O West Loudoun Racing Club R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Godolphin
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Jannas Journey when fourth of 7 at 10-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month.
Official BHA Rating 51
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: (See Div 1) Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Jannas Journey (IRE), 5-1 John L Sullivan (IRE), 6-1 Jkr Cobbler (IRE), 8-1 Electric Lightning (GB), 9-1 Ahamoment (IRE), 12-1 Tuscan Point (IRE), Golden Valour (GB), 14-1 Call Me Betty (IRE), 33-1 Habari (IRE), 50-1 Monhammer (GB)
JANNAS JOURNEY completed the hat-trick over a mile at this track and is improving at a rapid rate of knots. Jim Goldie’s filly’s winning sequence might not be finished yet and she remains the one to beat. Call Me Betty failed to land a blow on her handicap bow at Doncaster last month, but she could put that effort behind her and have a say. Electric Lightning and Golden Valour appear best of the remainder.
totewin: Jannas Journey
toteeachway: Call Me Betty
WEDDING OPEN DAY Sunday 17 August
THE BOOK THE LADBROKES AYR GOLD CUP 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 (89 wins from 663 runners, 13%) runs ANNANDALE
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs ANNANDALE
WEIGHTWATCHER: BERAZ won off a handicap mark of 88, his rating is now down 8lb to 80
LONGEST TRAVELLERS: GLISTENING NIGHTS trained by R Fahey, BERAZ trained by J Camacho, GOOD HEAVENS trained by J & S Quinn, all Malton, 212 miles.
1 BERAZ (FR) (16) 5-53005 D 7 10-2 (3)
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Beshara (FR) Ryan Sexton J
O Owners Group 096
Julie Camacho, Malton T
B S.C. H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs Owners Group S
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind Callianassa when fifth of 10 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Official BHA Rating 80
2 YORKSHIRE LADY (GB) (25) 102-060 CD
(2)
Br Gr m Mukhadram - Brave Mave Joanna Mason J
O J Munroe, M McHale & R Wreglesworth Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr James Munroe Stittenham Farms S
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 7l behind Individualism at 20-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 80
3 DAWN OF LIBERATION (IRE) (7) 510022 D 6 10-2 (6)
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Danetime Out (IRE)
Warren Fentiman (5) J
O Ruth Carr Racing Club Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Bec Bloodstock William Hill S
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Spioradalta when second of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season. Official BHA Rating 80
4 GOOD HEAVENS (IRE) (67) 0/0/600-0
6 10-2 (8)
Br B g Zoffany (IRE) - Round of Applause Jason Hart J
O Mr John P. McManus
John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Mrs Noreen McManus JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S
Successful twice at 1m on good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 6l behind Bubbles Wonky at 15-2 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) in June. Official BHA Rating 80 5 SWIFT SALIAN (IRE) (23) 421106 4 9-11 (4)
Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Dynalosca (USA) Callum Rodriguez J
O Mr David Ellis
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Richard McConnell Integrated Third Party Logistics Limited S He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 7l behind Ey Up Its The Boss when sixth of 9 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Has won at Carlisle and Hamilton this season. Official BHA Rating 75
6 GLISTENING NIGHTS (FR) (8) 660541 D 4 9-10 (in 5lb ex) (9)
Br Ch g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lily Passion Oisin Orr J
O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd
Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Ecurie Des Charmes P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S
Winner of five races at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. A winner at 11-2 at Chester over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Light Speed by 4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 69
7 STARLINER (IRE) (2) 210050
Br B g Showcasing - Dawning (USA)
(5)
Kaiya Fraser J
O Mr David Orr & Miss L A Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd North Allerton Racing S
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Obito at 22-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73
8 RYKA (IRE) (52) 104-10
9-9 (10)
Br Ch f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Tulip Fields Daniel Tudhope J
O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Lynchbages,Camaspark Stud&Summerhill B/S Akela Plant Hire Ltd S
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 12l behind Never Let Go at 33-1 when 15th of 25 on her latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) in June. Official BHA Rating 81
9
TEE
AITCH
AYE (IRE) (14) 463640 4 9-1 (7)
Br B g Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Toni Baby Andrew Mullen J
O Mr Kevin Kerr Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Ronan Tynan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 19l behind Crown Of Oaks at 25-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 65
10 ANNANDALE (IRE) (153) 015364 C D 7 8-12 (1)
Br Ch g Australia - Fountain of Honour (IRE) Lauren Young (7) J
O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing S
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Further Measure when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m 6f in March. Official BHA Rating 62
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: FAYLAQ 8 10 2 Paul Mulrennan 7-2 (Jim Goldie) 10 ran
Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Glistening Nights (FR), 11-2 Dawn of Liberation (IRE), 8-1 Swift Salian (IRE), Ryka (IRE), 9-1 Beraz (FR), Starliner (IRE), 10-1 Yorkshire Lady (GB), 12-1 Good Heavens (IRE), 14-1 Tee Aitch Aye (IRE), 16-1 Annandale (IRE)
Two-time C&D winner Yorkshire Lady continues to drop in the weights after being well beaten at Hamilton last time, but the return to this venue and a 2lb lower mark gives her every chance. Dawn of Liberation finished four lengths clear of the third when hitting the woodwork at Ripon last week and is noted, but GLISTENING NIGHTS gets the nod. Richard Fahey’s charge readily took care of his rivals in this class at Chester last time and will prove hard to beat, despite his 5lb penalty.
totewin: Glistening Nights
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toteeachway: Yorkshire Lady
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THE TRY RACING TV FOR FREE NOW 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 (89 wins from 663 runners, 13%) runs THUNDERSTORM KATIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs THUNDERSTORM KATIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: I’M SPARTACUS trained by A McGuinness, Ireland.
1 I’M SPARTACUS (IRE) (33) 413400 D
(8)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - Air of Mystery Sam Coen (7) J
O P & C McKeever Adrian McGuinness, Ireland T
B Mr Donal Boylan
He has won four times at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Zaraahmando at 20-1 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 60
2 SIBYL CHARM (IRE) (20) 343454 D
9-12 (7)
Br B m Charm Spirit (IRE) - La Sibilla Andrew Mullen J
O Mr Kevin Kerr & I Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B E. Phelan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
She has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Jm Jhingree when fourth of 10 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 60
3 GOLDEN DUKE (IRE) (9) 500-250 D
6 9-11 (9)
Br Ch g Galileo Gold - Porta Portese Faye McManoman J
O Owners Group 139 Nigel Tinkler, Malton T
B Tally-Ho Stud Owners Group S
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l behind Koji at 16-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 59
4 MACARONE (GB) (56) 45006-2
4 9-9 (4)
Br B g Havana Grey - Multi Quest Tom Eaves J
O Alfa Site Services Ltd Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
B Michael John Williamson Alfa Site Services Ltd S
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l by Petra Celera when second of 7 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f in June. Official BHA Rating 57
5 GESUNDHEIT (GB) (76) 001-006 D
Br B g Blue Point (IRE) - Opportuna
3 9-8 (3)
Sean Kirrane J
O Breeze Online Competitions Ltd & Partner Noel Wilson, Leyburn T
B Chasemore Farm
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Eighteen Fourteen when sixth of 10 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 7f (good to firm) in May Official BHA Rating 60
6 RAMON DI LORIA (IRE) (28) 045545 CD 7 9-8 (10)
Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Pria Bona (IRE)
Jason Hart J
O Ewan Whillans Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B G. T. A. SRL
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding and on the all-weather Finished 9l behind Novamay when fifth of 7 at 5-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Has won at Ayr and Wolverhampton this season. Official BHA Rating 56
7 GISELLES IZZY (IRE) (14) 304132 CD
Br B m Camacho - Miss Cape (IRE)
6 9-6 (2)
Mohammed Tabti (5) J
O Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Denis Noonan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Winner of seven races from 5f to 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Thunderstorm Katie when second of 7 at 4-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 54
8 POCKLEY (GB) (2) 465050 D
9-5 (6)
Br B g Shalaa (IRE) - Wanting (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr William Burns & Miss L.A. Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Wood Hall Stud North Allerton Racing S
Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Harb at 14-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing here over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 53
9 DUE RESPECT (IRE) (10) 202014 3 9-3 (11)
Br B f Soldier’s Call - Due Care Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Nathan Mill & Gary Rutherford Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mr Brian Killeen
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Finished 2l behind Unthinkable when fourth of 7 at 11-4 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 55
10 PINPOINT (GB) (25) 0-06146 C 4 9-3 (1)
Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Primrose Place Callum Rodriguez J
O Mr James Ross Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Exors of the Late Mrs B. E. Moore Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
He has won three times at 5f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Sixcor when sixth of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 51
11 SKI ANGEL (GB) (14) 632146 C BF 5 9-1 (12)
Br B m Harry Angel (IRE) - Excelette (IRE) Clifford Lee J
O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 10l behind Royal Duke when sixth of 7 at 2-1 favourite on her latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 49
12 THUNDERSTORM KATIE (GB) (2) 450411 CD 4 9-5 (in 5lb ex) (5)
Br B f Muhaarar - Firenze Amie Waugh (3) J
O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Mr & Mrs P. & J. Hopper, Mrs M. Morris Chris’s House S
Successful twice at 6f on good ground. Won on her latest outing when 9-4 favourite over this course and distance (good) earlier this month, beating Ishe Worth Agamble by a short head. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 48
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2024: SIXCOR 6 9 0 Billy Loughnane 4-1 (Linda Perratt) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 8. Visor worn by No. 9, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:
SKI ANGEL: Following its run on 28/7/2025 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Thunderstorm Katie (GB), 7-1 Macarone (GB), 8-1 Giselles Izzy (IRE), 10-1 Ramon di Loria (IRE), 12-1 Sibyl Charm (IRE), Due Respect (IRE), Ski Angel (GB), 14-1 I’m Spartacus (IRE), Golden Duke (IRE), Pinpoint (GB), 20-1 Pockley (GB), 33-1 Gesundheit (GB)
2ND
3RD
GISELLES IZZY won over 7f here in June and remains in fine form on the evidence of her recent second over C&D. She scored at the track at this time last season and Iain Jardine’s sprinter looks set to make another bold bid off a 10lb lower mark. Due Respect has improved for the application of a visor and won over 7f at Redcar last month, while I’m Spartacus is potentially well treated on his winning form on the all-weather.
totewin: Giselles Izzy
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THE MARTIN KEMP TO PLAY LADIES DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
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 (89 wins from 663 runners, 13%) runs DWINDLING FUNDS & SOPHIESTICATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (8 wins from 35 runners, 23%) runs DWINDLING FUNDS & SOPHIESTICATE
WEIGHTWATCHER: SOPHIESTICATE won off a handicap mark of 68, her rating is now down 8lb to 60
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SEED INVESTOR trained by I Furtado, Wiseton, 251 miles.
1 COOPERATION (IRE) (14) 005422 7 10-0 (6)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Ripalong (IRE)
Jason Hart J
O Ursa Major Racing Ltd, Cassie and Scott Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B Pier House Stud
Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 1 3/4l by Jannas Journey when second of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 61
2 WE STILL BELIEVE (IRE) (7) 320025 CD 7 10-0 (10)
Br B or Br g Lawman (FR) - Curious Lashes (IRE)
Andrew Mullen J
O Mrs Janet Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T
B Sinead Bishop & Lawman Syndicate L.I.P Construction Ltd S
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Brave Emerald when fifth of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 3f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 61
3 SOPHIESTICATE (IRE) (2) 055253 CD 6 9-13 (11)
Br B m War Command (USA) - Lenoire Lauren Young (7) J
O Ayr Racecourse Club Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B W. M. Johnstone Ayrshire Cancer Support S
She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 12 behind Obito beaten 3l at 11-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 60
4 MYSTICAL MARIA (GB) (23) 0-30055 4 9-12 (5)
Br Gr f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mia Maria (IRE)
Warren Fentiman (5) J
O P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T
B Carisbrooke Stud P. D. Smith Holdings Ltd S
A winner at 1m 1f on soft ground. Finished 7l behind Lechuga Lad when fifth of 11 at 6-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 59
5 DWINDLING FUNDS (GB) (9) 004011 CD
(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
Successful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good ground. A winner at 85-40 at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Gemini Man by 3/4l. Has also won at Ayr this season. Official BHA Rating 59
6 YURINOV (GB) (91) 003500 5 9-8 (9)
Br B g Mondialiste (IRE) - Bogside Theatre (IRE) Cam Hardie J
O Mr P. Kirby
Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Elwick Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
Placed twice in 15 starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Flamboyante when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Chateaubriant over 1m 5f (soft) in May Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs Gina Rarick in France. Official BHA Rating 55
CISCO DISCO (IRE) (14) 602545
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Sovereign Street
O Mrs Camille Macdonald
B John Davison
(7)
David Allan J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 2 1/2l behind Dwindling Funds when fifth of 11 at 9-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 54
ZEBRA STAR (IRE) (14) 032613 CD BF
Br Gr m Gregorian (IRE) - Queen Zain (IRE)
O Loudoun Zebras
B Rathasker Stud
(4)
Clifford Lee J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 11 behind Dwindling Funds beaten 1 1/2l at 5-2 favourite on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 53
9 SEED INVESTOR (IRE) (16) 420060 3 9-5 (3)
Br B g Coulsty (IRE) - Cead Mile Failte (FR)
O Alfa Site Services Ltd
B C. Marnane
Tom Eaves J
Ivan Furtado, Wiseton T
Alfa Site Services Ltd S
Placed in three of ten starts. Beaten 19l behind Chesneys Charm at 20-1 when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 60
10 GROUNDHOG (GB) (7) 5-30225
9-4 (2)
Br B g River Boyne (IRE) - Balrath Wood (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J
O MrLaurenceO’Kane/HarrowgateBloodstockLtd
David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T
B Grovewood Stud Tote S
Placed in three of eight starts. Finished 5l behind Precious Spartan when fifth of 7 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 59
11 ELIZABETH’S LEGACY (GB) (21) 066-653 3 8-10 (8)
Br Gr f Ardad (IRE) - Brave Mave
O Mr J Munroe, Mr D Walshe & Mr M McHale
Joanna Mason J
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr James Munroe Stittenham Farms S
Placed once in seven starts. Third of 9 behind Zebra Star beaten 2 1/4l at 40-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) last month, her only placing from 7 starts. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 51
DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2024: GLASSES UP (USA) 9 9 10 Joanna Mason 6-1 (R Mike Smith) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Sophiesticate (IRE), 13-2 Cooperation (IRE), Zebra Star (IRE), 8-1 Dwindling Funds (GB), 9-1 Elizabeth’s Legacy (GB), 10-1 Mystical Maria (GB), 11-1 Groundhog (GB), 12-1 Cisco Disco (IRE), 16-1 We Still Believe (IRE), Seed Investor (IRE), 50-1 Yurinov (GB)
2ND 3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
Dwindling Funds looks vulnerable off his new mark as he bids for a hat-trick. He won over C&D in July with ZEBRA STAR back in third, but the latter reopposes on much more favourable terms today and the daughter of Gregorian is taken to turn the tables. Elizabeth’s Legacy has a bit to find with the selection, but first-time cheekpieces may bring improvement and she could launch a stronger challenge on this occasion.
totewin: Zebra Star
Stewards
Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)
Philip Spottiswood (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Amanda Hammersley (Trainee Stewards Panel Chair)
Katie Dowson, Lyndsay Glynn, Adrian Smith
Starters
Jason Callaghan, Ryan Colley
Judge Fraser Perratt
Clerk of the Scales
Michael Hamilton
Veterinary Officer
Arthur Kidd
Veterinary Surgeons
John Morris, Natalie Nimbley
Medical Officers
Anthony Hampson, Mhairi McCullouch, Lindsey Donaldson
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
Jim Bonar John Kidd, Linda Porter
Cyril Johnstone
Commentator
Steven Powell
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Darren Irving
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David Brown
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First Race 1.30 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 4) (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 two yrs old fillies only which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, August 5th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 9th. 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 £40 - Closed August 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.00 - THE CHRISTMAS PARTIES AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL 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 5th and pay £27 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 9th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after August 2nd, 2025, 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. AYR RACECOURSE 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). 13 entries at £27Closed August 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 2.30 - THE WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL 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). £27 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 9th. 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 2nd, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL 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. 15 entries at £27. - Closed August 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.00 - THE WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL 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). £27 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 9th. 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 2nd, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL 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. 14 entries at £27. - Closed August 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 3.30 - THE BOOK THE LADBROKES AYR GOLD CUP 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 9th. 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 2nd, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AYR RACECOURSE 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. 19 entries at £50 - Closed August 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258. (Penalty Value £5234) SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.00 - THE TRY RACING TV FOR FREE NOW 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 9th. 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 2nd, 2025 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. RACING TV 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. 18 entries at £40 - Closed August 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 4.35 - THE MARTIN KEMP TO PLAY LADIES DAY 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 46-62 (also open to such horses rated 45 and below). £27 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £22 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 9th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 2nd, 2025, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AYR RACECOURSE has kindly sponsored this race and will AYR RACECOURSE 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. 26 entries, 1 at £5 and 25 at £27 - Closed August 5th, 2025 Owners Prize Money. Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
