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
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• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
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DATE: Monday 18th August 2025
Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Lindsey Smith Sales & Marketing 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
Connor Beasley
7.15, 7.45
Rhys Elliott
6.45 8.15
Greg Fairley
7.15, 7.45
Kaiya Fraser
6.45, 7.45
Jack Garritty
7.45
Shane Gray
5.45, 6.15
TRAINERS
Daragh Bourke
6.15
K. R. Burke
5.45
Julie Camacho
7.15
Tristan Davidson
7.45
Michael Dods
7.15
Jim Goldie
5.45, 6.15, 6.45, 7.15, 7.45, 8.15
Darryll Holland
7.45
Jason Hart
5.45, 6.15, 7.15, 7.45, 8.15
Sean Kirrane
7.15, 7.45, 8.15
Andrew Mullen
5.45 6.15 6.45 8.15
Paul Mulrennan
5.45 6.15 7.15 7.45, 8.15
Harrison Shaw
7.45
Kevin Stott
5.45 6.15 6.45 7.15, 8.15
Daniel Tudhope
5.45 6.15 6.45 7.15, 7.45, 8.15
Amie Waugh
8.15
Mark Winn
6.45
Lauren Young 7.15
Iain Jardine 8.15
John McConnell 6.15, 6.45, 7.45, 8.15
Jedd O’Keeffe 7.45
David O’Meara
6.45 7.15
Linda Perratt 6.45 7.15 7.45
John & Sean Quinn 5.45
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore 6.15, 8.15
Gary Rutherford 7.45 8.15
Ollie Sangster
5.45
Katie Scott 7.15
R. Mike Smith
5.45, 6.15, 6.45, 7.45, 8.15
Grant Tuer 7.45
Ewan Whillans 8.15
Stuart Williams 5.45
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MAIDEN
FILLIES’
STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028 the third £1014 and the fourth £507
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (90 wins from 668 runners, 13%) runs ROCKTOUN HEART TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (11 wins from 32 runners, 34%) runs APPLE CATCHER LONGEST TRAVELLER: SAPPHIRE PRINCESS trained by O Sangster, Marlborough, 368 miles.
1 JUST DOTTIE (GB) (1097) 05//-
9-5 (1)
Br B or Br m Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Blaise Chorus Partnership
Unplaced in both starts; but has won four hurdles (latest NH win was in May). Well beaten at 100-1 behind Good Measure when last of 5 on her latest Flat outing at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good) in August ‘22.. Official BHA Rating -
2 APPLE CATCHER (GB) (9) 0 3 9-2 (2)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Up To Speed Shane Gray J
O Paul & Clare Rooney K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Stephen Bosley
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 13l behind Monsieur Bondy at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on her racecourse debut at Redcar over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating -
3 MEDIA DARLING (GB) (13) 3
3 9-2 (5)
Br Br f Showcasing - Publicise Daniel Tudhope J
O Mrs Kirsty Mills Stuart Williams Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 10 behind Golden Redemption beaten 4l at 66-1 on her racecourse debut at Newbury over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating -
4 PORTSOKEN (GB) (14) 523
3 9-2 (4)
Br B f Goken (FR) - Ursulina (IRE) Jason Hart J
O Chasemore Farm John & Sean Quinn, Malton T
B Chasemore Farm JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Chasemore Farm LLP S
Placed once in three starts. Third of 6 behind Vibrant Pearl beaten 1 1/2l at 10-3 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 68
5 ROCKTOUN HEART (IRE) (-)
3 9-2 (3)
Br B f Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Thorntoun Lady (USA) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mrs M. Craig Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Mrs M. Craig Jim Goldie Racing S
Dam won twice at 5f and 6f Yard going well at the moment and this newcomer cannot be overlooked.. Official BHA Rating -
6 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS (GB) (81) 233 BF 3 9-2 (6)
Br B f Kingman - Desert Diamond Kevin Stott J
O Mrs R. G. Hillen Ollie Sangster, Marlborough T
B Juddmonte Farms Inc
Placed twice in three starts. Third of 5 behind Gypsy Queen beaten 6l at 5-4fav on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 6f (good) in May Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with G M Lyons in Ireland.. Official BHA Rating 73
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: A GIRL NAMED IVY (IRE) 3 8 13 Mark Winn 50-1 (Michael Dods) 6 ran
Probable S.P’s: EVENS Sapphire Princess (GB), 7-2 Media Darling (GB), 4-1 Portsoken (GB), 10-1 Rocktoun Heart (IRE), 14-1 Apple Catcher (GB), 20-1 Just Dottie (GB)
RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
2ND 3RD 4TH TIME
Media Darling outran her odds when third at Newbury at 66/1, beaten four lengths despite being hampered at the start. She ought to find improvement for the experience and might prove the biggest danger to PORTSOKEN. An unlucky second at Newcastle, she finished third at Carlisle latest but might do better if ridden from off the pace here. Sapphire Princess is one to watch for Ollie Sangster having posted some solid efforts in Ireland for Ger Lyons. totewin: Portsoken
toteeachway: Media Darling
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POSITION OF STALLS
6f, 5f, 5f 110yds - Centre
7f, 1m 2f - Outside
Remainder - Inside
SADDLING
All horses must be saddled in the Pre-Parade Ring and taken to the Parade Ring before leaving for the start.
THE SUMMER SUNSHINE 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 (90 wins from 668 runners, 13%) runs SOPHIESTICATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Mcconnell (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs GALICIAN GIRL WEIGHTWATCHER: SOPHIESTICATE won off a handicap mark of 68, her rating is now down 8lb to 60
LONGEST TRAVELLER: GALICIAN GIRL trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 SOPHIESTICATE (IRE) (7) 552532 CD BF 6
Br B m War Command (USA) - Lenoire Paul Mulrennan 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. Beaten 3 1/2l by Cisco Disco when second of 9 at 2-1fav on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 60
2 WE STILL BELIEVE (IRE) (7) 200250 CD 7 10-0 (6)
Br B or Br g Lawman (FR) - Curious Lashes (IRE) Jason Hart 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 Beaten 6l behind Cisco Disco at 22-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 60
3 CISCO DISCO (IRE) (7) 025451 CD
(5)
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Sovereign Street Andrew Mullen J
O Mrs Camille Macdonald R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B John Davison
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy A winner at 15-2 over this course and distance (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Sophiesticate by 3 1/2l. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success.. Official BHA Rating 54
4 ZEBRA STAR (IRE) (7) 326130 CD
(2)
Br Gr m Gregorian (IRE) - Queen Zain (IRE) Shane Gray J
O loudoun zebras R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Rathasker Stud
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Cisco Disco at 6-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 53
5 GALICIAN GIRL (IRE) (11) 0004-60
9-4 (4)
Br Gr f Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Teide Lady Kevin Stott J
O The 119 Partnership John McConnell, Ireland T
B Gerry Flannery Developments
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Sinbad My Dad at 14-1 when 9th of 21 on her latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 50
6 GONNAE NO DAE THAT (FR) (7) 040535 3 9-4 (1)
Br B g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Tacchi A Spillo (FR)
Daniel Tudhope J
O Lamont Racing Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr Mathieu Daguzan-Garros Lamont Racing, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Unplaced in all six starts. Finished 7l behind Highfield Viking when fifth of 10 at 28-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.. Official BHA Rating 57
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: SHIFTER 5 8 13 Paula Muir 4-1 (Wilf Storey) 11 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Cisco Disco (IRE), 5-2 Sophiesticate (IRE), 5-1 Galician Girl (IRE), 8-1 Zebra Star (IRE), 10-1 We Still Believe (IRE), Gonnae No Dae That (FR)
We Still Believe has won four times over this distance and although not at his best when seventh here behind CISCO DISCO last week, he is coming down to a mark off which he can go close. The selection carries a 4lb penalty for that comfortable success over C&D and, if he remains at that level, he should confirm the form with the runner-up Sophiesticate, who is a consistent type.
totewin: Cisco Disco
FORM
toteeachway: Sophiesticate
The figures in red to the right of the horses name refers to its placing in previous races. Figures following the hyphen refer to this season’s form. Trainers’ names, pedigrees etc. have been provided for the convenience of racegoers but are not guaranteed to be accurate.
PLEASE NOTE
Each horse with form is given a rating, the higher the rating - the greater prospect of winning.
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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - JASON HART
Hawick-born Jason reached a notable career landmark last week when he rode his 1000th career winner at Beverley and the former champion apprentice topped that total up in the very next race by riding winner number 1001. The jockey was on the mark on both days of our Saturday/Monday fixtures here last weekend and he went on to Hamilton on Tuesday to ride the double which set up the 1000 celebrations at Beverley on Thursday The jockey heads to York later this week with his usual strong book of rides on the Knavesmire and his recent Goodwood Group 2 winner JM Jungle will be on of his best hopes of big-race glory in the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes on Friday
14% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 38 WINS FROM 271 RIDES
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - MIKE SMITH
Mike was back amongst the winners here at Ayr last Monday when Cisco Disco recorded a first win in 20 starts going back to October 2023 under a no-nonsense ride from David Allan. The 7 year-old is back in search of a follow up here under Andrew Mullen in the 10 furlongs handicap at 6.15 and a 4lbs penalty would not have stopped him winning 7 days ago. Mike also runs Zebra Star in the same race under Shane Gray and the Galston-based handler starts the evening by running his 4-times winning hurdler Just Dottie in the maiden race for fillies and mares at 5.45 Mike has 3 more runners on the night with the main attraction being his evergreen veteran Glasses Up (8.15) which continues to hold the post-war record for the number of wins here at Ayr with 11 successes.
9% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 34 WINS FROM 375 RUNNERS
THE WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Prize Money.£4710 to the winning horse The second to receive £2210 the third £1104 the fourth £552 and the fifth £275
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (90 wins from 668 runners, 13%) runs JANNAS JOURNEY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (11 wins from 46 runners, 24%) runs AL MUQDAD LONGEST TRAVELLER: LEXINGTON DASH trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 AL MUQDAD (GB) (39) 600004 CD 5 9-9 (6)
Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Miss Work of Art Mark Winn J
O Lycett Racing Ltd David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Springcombe Park Stud GAIN Equine Nutrition S
He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/2l behind Commander Of Life when fourth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good) last month.. Official BHA Rating 70
2 JUDGMENT CALL (GB) (9) 000004 CD 7 9-8 (3)
Br Br g Pivotal - Madonna Dell’orto
O Mr Paul Corrigan & Miss L A Perratt
Kaiya Fraser J
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Rockwell Bloodstock McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar S He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 1l behind Native Honey when fourth of 8 at 18-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 69
3 LEXINGTON DASH (FR) (20) 00000-0 D 8 9-6 (1)
Br B g Siyouni (FR) - Mythical Border (USA) Kevin Stott J
O Rockview Stables/E. Cleary/D. Lavelle John McConnell, Ireland T
B Al Shahania Stud
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 5l behind dead-heaters Heliogabalus and Castleheath at 40-1 when 14th of 18 on his latest outing at Galway over 1m 1f (yielding) last month.. Official BHA Rating 67
4 JANNAS JOURNEY (IRE) (7) 431111 CD 4 9-6 (in 5lb ex) (5)
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 four times from 6f to 1m on good and good to soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 8-11fav over this course and distance (good) earlier this month, beating Call Me Betty by 2 1/4l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. Has won 3 times here this season.. Official BHA Rating 62
5 MONHAMMER (GB) (7) 00-0606 CD 7 8-6 (2)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Soviet Terms Andrew Mullen J
O Jackton Racing Club 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. Finished 11l behind Jannas Journey when sixth of 8 at 66-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 53
6 CHIEFMAN (GB) (9) 000006 4 8-4 (4)
Br Ch g Cracksman - Midst Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Bruce ,Gillies and Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd
A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather Finished 6l behind Native Honey when sixth of 8 at 125-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.. Official BHA Rating 50
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2024: KELPIE GREY 4 9 2 Paul Mulrennan 9-4 (Jim Goldie) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 8-13 Jannas Journey (IRE), 7-2 Al Muqdad (GB), 7-1 Judgment Call (GB), 10-1 Lexington Dash (FR), 25-1 Monhammer (GB), 33-1 Chiefman (GB)
Jannas Journey has won her last four starts, two over course and distance, and seems sure to prove popular carrying a 4lb penalty after winning here last week. She is hard to oppose but a chance is taken on AL MUQDAD Only beaten a length and a half at Doncaster last month, he boasts good form over the trip with four wins, three of which were off higher marks. Judgment Call is noted too.
totewin: Al Muqdad
REMEMBER
toteeachway: Jannas Journey
to retain all betting tickets until “Weighed in” is announced.
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THE BOOK LADBROKES AYR GOLD CUP TICKETS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £12000 Prize Money.£6280 to the winning horse The second to receive £2947 the third £1472, the fourth £736 and the fifth £367
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (90 wins from 668 runners, 13%) runs KELPIE GREY and YAASER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (11 wins from 46 runners, 24%) runs ABERAMA GOLD LONGEST TRAVELLER: MYTHICAL PHOENIX & PIANOFORTE trained by J Camacho, Malton, 212 miles.
1 MYTHICAL PHOENIX (IRE) (47) 2354-40 5 9-9 (4)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Ruby Girl (IRE) Kevin Stott J
O Mythical Phoenix Partnership Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Brian Miller David Roberts & Partners Insurance Brokers Ltd S
A winner at 5f on good - yielding ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 7l behind Manila Scouse at 9-2 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) last month.. Official BHA Rating 84
2 PIANOFORTE (GB) (65) 203/3-21 4 9-8 (6)
Br B g Land Force (IRE) - Musical Art (IRE)
Jason Hart J
O Gallop Racing Julie Camacho, Malton T
B Highclere Stud
A winner at 11-2 at Bath over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing in June, beating Flash Harry by a short head. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with A M Balding.. Official BHA Rating 83
3 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (6) 031664 CD 8 9-5 (1)
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella Daniel Tudhope J
O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Mrs J. McMahon GAIN Equine Nutrition S Has won 13 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind Sir Garfield when fourth of 10 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 80
4 YAASER (IRE) (8) 130444 C
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Urjuwaan
7 9-5 (7)
Lauren Young (7) J
O Michele Craig and David D Smith Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Simply Holistic S
Has won nine races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 1/2l behind Leadenhall when fourth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Musselburgh and Ayr this season.. Official BHA Rating 80
5 KELPIE GREY (GB) (9) 644-233 C 5 9-4 (2)
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Malelane (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr Eamond George Murray Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Whitsbury Manor Stud Tote S
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 8 behind Empirestateofmind beaten 1 1/2l at 4-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 79
6 THE CALTONIAN (GB) (4) 020000 D
Br B g Swiss Spirit - Azelle
Kirrane J
O Mr John Murphy & Miss L A Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Winston Cartmel North Allerton Racing S
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Rocking Ends at 14-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 77
7 TAYGAR (IRE) (26) 323145 CD
Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Leoube (IRE)
8-9 (3)
Connor Beasley J
O TG Racing Michael Dods Darlington T
B Sean Ronan & Caroline Hanly H. Taylor & Sons, Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
She has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 2l behind Mae Amor when fifth of 7 at 9-2 on her latest outing at Leicester over 6f (good) last month.. Official BHA Rating 70
8 SACRED FALLS (IRE) (6) 406250 CD
Br B m Dark Angel (IRE) - Peace Trail
(5)
Fairley
O Star Racing Katie Scott, Galashiels
Godolphin Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S
She has won three times at 6f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 4l behind Sir Garfield at 15-2 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 70
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: JORDAN ELECTRICS 8 8 12 Harry Davies 5-2 (Jim Goldie) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No. 6. Visor worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Pianoforte (GB), 7-2 Aberama Gold (GB), 9-2 Kelpie Grey (GB), 5-1 Yaaser (IRE), 7-1 Mythical Phoenix (IRE), 8-1 Taygar (IRE), 10-1 Sacred Falls (IRE), 33-1 The Caltonian (GB) 2ND 3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
A winner at York last month and not beaten too far at Hamilton last time out, the veteran ABERAMA GOLD still retains plenty of ability and this looks like an ideal opportunity with the stable in top form of late. Now in the hands of trainer Julie Camacho after breaking the maiden over 5f at Bath in June, Pianoforte is of interest on his handicap debut, as well as Kelpie Grey. totewin: Aberama Gold
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THE BOOK CHRISTMAS DAY AT WESTERN HOUSE 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 (90 wins from 668 runners, 13%) runs DWINDLING FUNDS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Mcconnell (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs PINBALL WIZARD LONGEST TRAVELLER: PINBALL WIZARD trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 RAVISHING BEAUTY (GB) (11) 544211 D
Br B f Camelot - Shaden (IRE)
O Kielder Newport West Ltd
B Blue Diamond Stud Farm (UK) Ltd
(3)
Jack Garritty J
Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
Jedd O’Keeffe Racing Ltd S
Successful twice at 1m on good ground. A winner at 11-1 at Nottingham over 1m (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Onslow Gardens by a short head. Has also won at Pontefract this season.. Official BHA Rating 65
2 SUPER HIT (FR) (22) 360044 D
(5)
Br B g Too Darn Hot - Heaven’s Angel (IRE) Connor Beasley J
O R J Lorenz Darryll Holland, Newmarket T
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Project Geofin when fourth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good) last month..
Official BHA Rating 65
3 HIGHLAND OLLY (GB) (10) 201464 D BF 4 10-1 (2)
Br B g Cable Bay (IRE) - Roxy Star (IRE)
O Evan M Sutherland & G Tuer
B Mrs D. J. James
Harrison Shaw J
Grant Tuer Northallerton T
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. Finished 4l behind Patontheback when fourth of 7 at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time..
Official BHA Rating 64
4 DWINDLING FUNDS (GB) (7) 040113 C 4
(8)
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. Third of 9 behind Cisco Disco beaten 4 1/2l at 4-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Hamilton and Ayr this season.. Official BHA Rating 59
5 RUNNINSONOFAGUN (IRE) (6) 40-0202 D 3 9-10 (7)
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - High Society Lady (IRE)
O Mr R. Nichol
Jason Hart J
Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B Ms O. Walsh AKV Group Ltd S
A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 1/2l by This Years Love when second of 6 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 65
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PINBALL WIZARD
(IRE) (14) 200600 D 7 9-10 (9)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Alsalwa (IRE)
O Donal McArdle & J McConnell Partnership
B Yeomanstown Stud
Daniel Tudhope J
John McConnell, Ireland T
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Star Mind at 28-1 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (good - yielding) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 59
7 TRAIS FLUORS (GB) (7) 630500 D
9-8 (4)
Br B or Br g Dansili - Trois Lunes (FR) Kaiya Fraser 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 15l behind Highfield Viking at 50-1 when last of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 57
8 GOLDEN VALOUR (GB) (7) 603444 CD 9 9-2 (1)
Br B g Kingman - Gracefield (USA)
O West Loudoun Racing Club
B Godolphin
Sean Kirrane J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
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 7l behind Jannas Journey when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 51
9 ON THE BUBBLE (GB) (7) 565033 D
Br B f Land Force (IRE) - O Fourlunda
O Nathan Mill & Gary Rutherford
4 8-11 (6)
Greg Fairley J
Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T B Mickley Stud
A winner at 1m on soft ground; has also won a hurdle. Third of 7 behind Hashtagnotions beaten 2l at 7-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 46
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: MONHAMMER 6 9 8 Daniel Tudhope 25-1 (Linda Perratt) 13 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Ravishing Beauty (GB), 4-1 Runninsonofagun (IRE), 6-1 Dwindling Funds (GB), 13-2 Super Hit (FR), Highland Olly (GB), 10-1 On The Bubble (GB), 12-1 Pinball Wizard (IRE), 14-1 Golden Valour (GB), 66-1 Trais Fluors (GB)
RAVISHING BEAUTY continues to go from strength to strength and a 2lb rise for her most recent success at Nottingham may not be enough to prevent her from landing the hat-trick. Runner-up on two of his last three starts, including at Carlisle most recently, Runninsonofagun can follow the selection home, ahead of Dwindling Funds, who was a winner here last month. totewin: Ravishing Beauty
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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 (90 wins from 668 runners, 13%) runs AIGHEAR and ANNANDALE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Mcconnell (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs WAYSTAR WEIGHTWATCHER: BILLY BATHGATE won off a handicap mark of 57, his rating is now down 6lb to 51. LONGEST TRAVELLER: WAYSTAR trained by J Mcconnell, Ireland.
1 GLASSES UP (USA) (9) 110600 CD
Br Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA)
O The Jolly Beggars
(3)
Sean Kirrane J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Calumet Farm Fitzdares Limited S
Has won 12 races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 8l behind Obito at 12-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month. Has won 3 times here this season.. Official BHA Rating 65
2 ANNANDALE (IRE) (7) 153640 CD
Br Ch g Australia - Fountain of Honour (IRE)
(4)
Paul Mulrennan 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 Beaten 3 1/2l behind Ryka at 33-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 62
3 RORY THE CAT (IRE) (17) 6254-06
Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE)
5 9-6 (1)
Daniel Tudhope J
O The Cool Cats Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore Kinross T
B S. J. Macdonald Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft; has also won two hurdles. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Lady Phoebe when last of 6 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month. Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 55
4 BILLY BATHGATE (GB) (9) 341032 CD
9 9-2 (2)
Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Bustling Jason Hart J
O Mr T Cox Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Godolphin Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S He has won three times from 1m 5f to 2m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1 3/4l by Spectacular Style when second of 6 at 11-4 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won at Redcar and Newcastle this season.. Official BHA Rating 51
5 WAYSTAR (IRE) (72) 6-13040
9-2 (7)
Br B f Postponed (IRE) - Dolores (GER) Kevin Stott J
O Rockview Racing Syndicate John McConnell, Ireland T
B Kildaragh Stud
A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Arcland at 10-1 when 11th of 20 on her latest outing at Navan over 1m 5f (good) in June.. Official BHA Rating 51
6 AIGHEAR (GB) (6) 4/-02000 C 7 8-11 (6)
Br B m Farhh - Kabjoy (IRE) Amie Waugh (3) J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Harry Bocker Jim Goldie Racing S
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 7f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 6l behind Twoforthegutter at 14-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 46
7 STAR OF MARKINCH (IRE) (29) 624005
(8)
Br B m Watar (IRE) - Gibboghstown (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr Richard Chapman Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Dermot Day David Merry Farrier S
Placed in three of 24 starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Elemental Eye when fifth of 8 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Redcar over 2m (good to soft) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.. Official BHA Rating 43
8 MAX THE TIGER (GB) (6) 426000
Br B g Almanzor (FR) - Cosmic Tigress Andrew Mullen J
O Mr I. T. Buchanan Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mr Ian Buchanan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Placed once in ten starts. Beaten 15l behind Twoforthegutter at 50-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.. Official BHA Rating 45
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: TAFSIR (USA) 5 9 5 Paul Mulrennan 11-4 (Jim Goldie) 7 ran Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3.
Stewards Note: MAX THE TIGER: Following its run on 12/8/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Billy Bathgate (GB), 9-2 Waystar (IRE), 11-2 Glasses Up (USA), 6-1 Annandale (IRE), 8-1 Aighear (GB), Star of Markinch (IRE), 10-1 Rory The Cat (IRE), Max The Tiger (GB)
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RACE RESULT DISTANCES
This can go the way of BILLY BATHGATE, who has been a consistent sort this season and performed with plenty of credit last time out when second over a furlong further at Redcar. A mark of 51 still looks manageable and he is narrowly preferred to Irish raider Waystar, who is best judged on her penultimate effort at Navan when fourth over this distance. Annandale and Glasses Up are noted as well.
totewin: Billy Bathgate
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