Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for our Unite Scotland Summer Saturday Raceday, one of the highlights of the season here at Ayr and a fixture which mixes high quality racing with some terrific entertainment.
Firstly I should wish to thank all owners and trainers for bringing their equine talent here at Ayr, your attendance is much appreciated.
We have seven races on today’s card including the feature race the Unite George Ramsay Celebration EBF Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes, a Class 1 Listed race with no less than £70,000 in prizemoney. This is traditionally one of the fastest races of the year at the track over our five furlong course and this year will be no exception. At the head of the ratings we have some highly rated horses including Beautiful Diamond who has already prevailed here at Ayr on a number of occasions and most recently was third in a Group 2 race. There are no less than six 3yo highly rated fillies amongst a field of fifteen and should be quite the spectacle.
Unite Scotland are our principal sponsors for the fourth year and I’d like to thank them for their generous support and hope all their members who are with us today have a fabulous time.
Thanks also to Tapestry Events, Dalcon Civil Engineering and Thompsons Solicitors, we really appreciate their continued support and again hope all their guests have an amazing day.
Thanks as always to the continued generous support of the European Breeder Fund.
After racing entertainment is headlined by Hot Dub Time Machine in the Ayrshire Suite all the way from Australia. Not to be missed. There is also Hazel Cumming playing in Western House between 6pm and 9pm.
I wish all connections the very best of luck and hope you have an enjoyable and successful day with us.
Finally as always I’d like to thank the Ayr Racecourse Team for their hard work and dedication leading up to this weekend which helps make the fixture the success that it is.
I hope everyone had a most enjoyable day
David Brown Managing Director
TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting
JOCKEYS
David Allan
TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS
Billy Garritty
Paul Mulrennan
3.28, 4.08, 4.48, 5.23
Hector Crouch
2.53, 4.08
Harry Davies
2.18, 2.53, 4.08, 5.23
Tom Eaves
1.48, 2.18, 3.28, 4.08, 4.48, 5.23
Lewis Edmunds
1.48, 2.18, 4.08, 4.48
Rhys Elliott
2.18, 3.28, 5.23
Warren Fentiman
2.53, 5.23
TRAINERS
Andrew Balding
2.53
Ralph Beckett
2.53 4.08
Michael Bell
2.53
Edward Bethell
4.08
K. R. Burke
4.08
Simon & Ed Crisford
2.53
Michael Dods
2.18 4.48 5.23
Tim Easterby
3.28, 4.08, 4.48
Michael & David Easterby
2.18, 3.28, 4.08, 4.48
2.18, 3.28, 4.08, 4.48
Jason Hart
2.53, 3.28, 4.08
Sam James
1.48, 2.18, 2.53, 4.08, 5.23
Barry McHugh
2.18, 3.28, 4.48, 5.23
Jack Mitchell
1.48, 2.18, 2.53, 4.08
Andrew Mullen
2.18, 3.28, 4.08, 4.48, 5.23
1.48, 2.18, 2.53, 3.28, 4.08, 4.48, 5.23
Oisin Orr
2.53 3.28 4.08 4.48
M. P. Sheehy
1.48 2.53 4.08 5.23
Andrew Slattery 4.08 Cara Tuke 5.23
Amie Waugh
2.18, 2.53, 3.28, 5.23
Mark Winn 2.53, 3.28, 4.08, 4.48, 5.23
Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.
Lauren Young 2.53, 3.28, 4.48, 5.23
Richard & Peter Fahey
4.48, 5.23
Jim Goldie
1.48, 2.18, 2.53, 3.28, 4.48, 5.23
William Haggas
2.53, 4.08
Mrs J. Harrington 4.08
Gary Harrison
2.18, 3.28
Iain Jardine
2.18, 3.28, 5.23
Charlie Johnston
1.48, 2.53, 4.48
Adrian Keatley
1.48 5.23
David Loughnane 1.48
Miss Natalia Lupini
2.53
David O’Meara
2.53, 4.48, 5.23
Linda Perratt
2.18 3.28 5.23
Kevin Philippart
de Foy
2.53
Kevin Ryan
1.48, 2.18, 4.08, 4.48
Katie Scott
1.48, 2.18, 3.28, 4.08
R. Mike Smith
2.18 3.28 5.23 J. A. Stack 4.08
James Tate 4.08
Roger Varian 4.08
Archie Watson 4.08
Simon Waugh 3.28
Ian Williams 2.53
Noel Wilson 3.28, 4.48
SPONSORS
The Ayr Executive would like to thank today’s sponsors for their very generous support. We wish them and their guests an enjoyable day with us.
Saturday 20th June
ENTERTAINMENT
HOT DUB TIME MACHINE
5.30pm - Ayrshire Suite
Hot Dub Time Machine is the globally celebrated “dance-through-the-decades” party that blends the biggest hits from every era and genre into one electrifying audio-visual show. Known for its high-energy performances and feel-good atmosphere, Hot Dub Time Machine is bringing Ayr Racecourse on a nostalgic journey through music history while keeping the dancefloor packed
ALI & MICHAEL ARE BACK!
5.30pm - PR Suite
Our favourite duo from Now Ayrshire Radio will be in the Princess Royal Suite, keeping the atmosphere going with a full set of floor-filling favourites and party anthems after racing.
Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Lindsey Smith Sales & Marketing Manager
Jim MacLellan Owners & Trainers Liaison
Jim Delahunt Raceday Presenter
Ross Donald Raceday Operations Manager
Fiona Rawson Winning Connections
David Brown Managing Director
Zac Warr Western House Hotel General Manager
Iain Conway Executive Chef
g Pivotal - Argent du Bois (USA) Tom Eaves Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton Car Colston Hall Stud K. A. Ryan Racing
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 7l behind Mecca’s Angel at 20-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good) last month. Drop back into handicaps should suit. Official BHA Rating 110
1 Colour graphic
2 Saddlecloth number
3 Colour of horse
B=bay Br=brown
Ch=chesnut Gr=grey
4 Sex of horse
c=colt h=horse
g=gelding f=filly m=mare
FORM RATINGS
5 Horse’s name
6 Country of Birth
7 Days since last run
8 Previous Performances
/=new season -=new year
C=course winner
D=distance winner
CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite
9 Form guide 10 Age 11 Weight 12 Stalls Position
Included in the form guide below each horse is a form rating, calculated from the horse’s previous performances, taking into account a number of variables such as finishing position, distance won/beaten by, horses beaten/beaten by, weight carried, race time (compared with the standard time), going allowance, number of days since that performance, etc.
Horses which have not raced will not have a form rating, as may some horses which have raced but not recently in Britain or their performances to-date have not yet merited a rating.
Brando was the winner of the Ayr Gold Cup on Saturday, 17th September, 2016.
HOW TO BET
1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager
2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet by naming the horse. The bookmaker will repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.
3. If your horse wins, give your Betting Ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.
4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie. for a win or a place.
5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise you as to your rights.
6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes.e.g. £1, £5, £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.
EACH WAY BETTING
In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.
• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win
• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2
• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2
• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only
CAFE SILKS
AYR INTRODUCES NEW LADBROKES SILVER CUP TRIAL IN JULY
Ayr Racecourse is all set to stage the first running of the Ladbrokes Get More With Racing Bet Builder Silver Cup Trial on Monday July 6.
The new race will be run 2 weeks before our increasingly popular Ayr Gold Cup Trial on Monday July 20 and it’s hoped that owners and trainers with sprint handicappers could see both races as stepping stones to running in the Gold, Silver or Bronze Cups at our Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Festival between 17-19
September
The new 6 furlongs handicap over the full course and distance of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Cups will be a Class 4 race worth £20,000 with the field restricted to horses rated 61-85 We hope this should attract plenty of sprint handicappers thought likely to progress into serious contenders for the bigger 6 furlong prizes at the Gold Cup meeting.
The Gold Cup Trial will be run for the 5th time this year and after Snash collected the prize for the Tim Easterby yard in 2022, Brian Ellison saddled Ramiro to win in 2023, a race which featured the subsequent 2025 Royal Ascot Group 1 winner American Affair (now rated 111) as he cut his teeth in the handicap ranks for Jim Goldie off an astonishingly low mark of 70.
The 2024 winner Alfa Kellenic (Craig Lidster) went on to triumph in the Ayr Silver Cup later that same season and last year’s Gold Cup Trial winner Almeraq was a leading contender for the big race itself before an injury sustained in a racecourse fall at York meant he missed a return trip to Ayr.
Almeraq is now due to run in this weekend’s Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (Saturday) and connections clearly see last year’s Ayr Gold Cup Trial winner as a top class performer in the mould of 2023 contender American Affair which continues to compete at the highest level.
THE TAPESTRY EVENTS
EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)
for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £10000
Prize Money.£5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs SAVOY BLUE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs SAVOY BLUE LONGEST TRAVELLER: MAXIMUS MERIDIUS trained by D Loughnane, Tern Hill, 265 miles.
1 BEAUTY FOR LOVE (IRE) (48) 0
Br B c Blue Point (IRE) - Rosie Cotton (IRE)
O Mr M. Doyle
(6)
Jack Mitchell J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Ballygallon Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S
Foaled 21 Mar Half-brother to Apricot Ice, won twice at 6f Beaten 10l behind Napa at 20-1 when last of 7 on his racecourse debut at Newmarket over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating -
2 JUST FOR MONTY (GB) (-)
Br B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Touching (IRE)
Sam James J
O Katie Scott Racing Syndicate Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B T. C. Dawson
Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S
Foaled 13 May Half-brother to Brian Ryan, won five times between 5f and 7f including a Group 3 race. May find a few too good. Official BHA Rating -
3 MAXIMUS MERIDIUS (IRE) (-)
Br B g Persian Force (IRE) - Ti Amo Sempre (IRE)
O Amo Racing Limited & Giselle de Aguiar
B Amo Racing & Aguiar Bloodstock
9-7 (1)
Lewis Edmunds J
David Loughnane, Tern Hill T
Foaled 22 Apr Dam a lightly raced maiden. Related to plenty of winners and a market inspection is required. Official BHA Rating -
4 STATTEN ISLAND (IRE) (37) 4
Br B c Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Kalaatah (USA)
O Mr S. Ryan
9-7 (5)
Tom Eaves J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Golden Farm Bloodstock Ltd Steven Paul Ryan S
Foaled 7 Mar. Half-brother to Raaeb, won four times between 5f and 7f. Finished 2 3/4l behind Persian Spring when fourth of 15 at 9-2 on his racecourse debut at York over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -
5 THEBESTHASYETOCOME (IRE) (71) 3
9-7 (2)
Br B c Starman - Heroic Star (IRE) M. P. Sheehy J
O Mr S. Ryan Adrian Keatley Malton T
B Thomas Hassett Steven Paul Ryan S
Foaled 16 Feb. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Third of 8 behind Where Love Lives beaten 6l at 15-8 on his racecourse debut at Thirsk over 5f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating -
6 SAVOY BLUE (IRE) (-)
9-2 (3)
Br Ch f Space Blues (IRE) - Savoy Showgirl (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O The Strattonites Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud
Foaled 28 Mar Half-sister to For A Laugh, won five times at 7f and 1m. Her dam won twice as a juvenile and that means she cannot be overlooked. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: DO BRONXS (IRE) 2 9 7 Declan McDonogh 10-1 (David Loughnane) 7 ran
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Statten Island (IRE), 7-2 Thebesthasyetocome (IRE), 5-1 Maximus Meridius (IRE), 9-1 Savoy Blue (IRE), 14-1 Just For Monty (GB), 16-1 Beauty For Love (IRE) 2ND 3RD 4TH TIME
RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
POSITION OF STALLS
5f, 5.5f & 6f - Centre
7f - Outside
Remainder - Inside
STATTEN ISLAND displayed plenty of promise when fourth in a valuable event at York on his racecourse bow last month. Given the strength of that form, it would be no surprise to see Kevin Ryan’s colt get off the mark at the second time of asking. That said, Thebesthasyetocome should not be underestimated following his own encouraging debut effort, while any market support for Maximus Meridius would have to be noted.
totewin: Statten
Island
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BELIEVE YOURSELF
THE UNITE JOHN GILLESPIE CELEBRATION 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.
YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs BONITO CAVALO & WEE MARY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (6 wins from 36 runners, 17%) runs BONITO CAVALO & WEE MARY
WEIGHTWATCHER: SKI ANGEL won off a handicap mark of 53, her rating is now down 7lb to 46 LONGEST TRAVELLER: KING OF THE JUNGLE trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 206 miles.
1 HENERY HAWK (GB) (31) 323613 D 7 9-12 (7)
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Rosecomb (IRE)
O Miss L. A. Perratt
Paul Mulrennan J
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Richard Kent & Finbar Kent North Allerton Racing S
Winner of seven races at 5f on the all-weather Third of 6 behind Military Girl beaten 1 1/2l at 33-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 60
2 KING OF THE JUNGLE (IRE) (24) 3625-01 D 6 9-11 (2)
Br B g Bungle Inthejungle - Bonne Billy Garritty J
O Laura Mason Syndicate Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Limetree Stud Stittenham Farms S
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather A winner at 13-2 at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Crafty Spirit by 2l. Official BHA Rating 59
3 KEEP THE GOLD (GB) (15) 0/032-25 4 9-10 (11)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Keep The Secret Lewis Edmunds J
O Slaters Arms Racing Club Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mr & Mrs N. Welby Denton Hall Racing Ltd S Placed in three of eight starts. Finished 4l behind Miss Rainbow when fifth of 12 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing blinkers for the first time. Official BHA Rating 58
4 AUNTIE JO (GB) (18) 044021 D
4 9-8 (8)
Br Gr f Havana Grey - Mary Stewart (IRE) Sam James J
O Making Headway Racing and K Scott Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B Withernsea Thoroughbred Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S
Successful twice at 5f on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 5-2fav at Newcastle over 5f earlier this month, beating A Lady Forever by 2 3/4l. She is wearing blinkers for the first time. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with D O’Meara. Official BHA Rating 56
5 WEE MARY (IRE) (14) 334421 D
4 9-6 (10)
Br B f Sands of Mali (FR) - Ty Rock Brandy (IRE) Amie Waugh (3) J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B D. Laverty & T. Heatrich Jim Goldie Racing S
Successful twice at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 5-2 at Musselburgh over 5f (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Albegone by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 54
6 GREAT PROFIT (IRE) (33) 064-0 3 9-6 (9)
Br B g Profitable (IRE) - Piccola Sissi (IRE) Barry McHugh J
O Miss E. Johnston Gary Harrison, Langholm T
B Oghill House Stud & Joseph M. Burke
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Freddie Steady Go when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 7f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 60
7 ROYAL DUKE (GB) (14) 600-063 CD
(1)
Br B g Music Master - Royal Duchess Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr Steve Dick R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Steve Dick Tote S
He has won three times at 5f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Wee Mary beaten 3 1/2l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 51
8 SUPREMISSY (IRE) (48) 0U-03
9-0 (6)
Br B f Supremacy (IRE) - Divine Celt (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Crown Tavern Lanark Ltd Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Mr John Shanahan Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Unplaced in all four starts. Third of 4 behind Westport beaten 5l at 66-1 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 54
9 REGAL DREAM
(GB) (61) 4334-00 3 8-13 (4)
Br B f Dream Ahead (USA) - Sovereign Belle (IRE)
O Hambleton Racing LII
Tom Eaves J
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Mr Mark Pennell Hambleton Racing Ltd S
Placed twice in six starts. Beaten 20l behind Enter Sandman at 10-1 when last of 11 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in April. She is wearing blinkers for the first time. Official BHA Rating 53
10 SKI ANGEL (GB) (5) 50-4562 CD 6 8-12 (5)
Br B m Harry Angel (IRE) - Excelette (IRE)
Jack Mitchell J
O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten a head by Crafty Spirit when second of 9 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Wetherby over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 46
11 BONITO CAVALO
(GB) (68) 00-0000 D 7 8-12 (3)
Br B g Orientor - Eternal Instinct
O Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership
Harry Davies J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Goldie Racing Limited Jim Goldie Racing S
Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 7l behind Rock Of England at 11-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in April. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 44
DECLARED RUNNERS 11
2025: MON NA SLIEVE (IRE) 4 9 10 Kevin Stott 9-4 (Kevin Ryan) 7 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3, 4, 9. Hood worn by No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 King of The Jungle (IRE), 11-2 Auntie Jo (GB), Wee Mary (IRE), 6-1 Ski Angel (GB), 17-2 Keep The Gold (GB), 12-1 Henery Hawk (GB), 16-1 Supremissy (IRE), 18-1 Bonito Cavalo (GB), 22-1 Royal Duke (GB), 28-1 Regal Dream (GB), 100-1 Great Profit (IRE)
SKI ANGEL was only beaten a head when second at Wetherby on Monday and the Harry Angel mare merits plenty of respect off the same mark. Wee Mary deserved to get her head in front at Musselburgh last time and another good run can be expected from her, while King Of The Jungle edges out Auntie Jo and Henery Hawk to be best of the rest.
totewin: Ski Angel
BEASLEY 25
YOUNG 18
LEE 16
MULRENNAN 14
MULLEN 11
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THE UNITE NATALIE EGAN CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS
2)
(For the Johnstone Rose Bowl) (GBBPLUS RACE) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000 Prize Money.£21600 to the winning horse The second to receive £10140, the third £5072 and the fourth £2536
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs HUMBLE SPARK & LETSBEFRANK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): A Balding (12 wins from 65 runners, 18%) runs PEAKY BLINDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALBA CHIARA trained by M N Lupini, Ireland.
1 ALBANY (GB) (289) P/16/026- 6 9-9 (7)
Br Ch m Lope de Vega (IRE) - Alyssa Hector Crouch J
O Miss K. Rausing Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Miss K. Rausing
Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to soft and heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Hot Flame when last of 6 at 11-4fav on her latest outing at Haydock over 1m 2f (good) in September last year Official BHA Rating 93
2 SQUARE NECKER (FR) (48) 31-21 D 4 9-7 (4)
Br Gr g Zarak (FR) - Kyurem (IRE) Sam James J
O Amo Racing Limited Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T
B S.A.S Ecurie X Sports Invest UK Ltd S
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 10-11fav at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) last month, beating Humble Spark by 1 1/2l. Official BHA Rating 91
3 DANCINGWITHMYSELF (IRE) (28) 413-243 D 5 9-6 (3)
Br Gr m Phoenix of Spain (IRE) - Dreamaway (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O Mr David Kilburn & Mr Christopher Wright Michael Bell, Newmarket T
B Irish National Stud MKM Building Supplies Ltd S Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Valedictory beaten 1 3/4l at 11-2 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 90 4 ONEFORTHEGUTTER (GB) (49) 00000-0 7 9-6 (2)
Br B g Muhaarar - Rainbow Springs Paul Mulrennan J
O Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons Ian Williams, Alvechurch T
B Michael E Wates CBE MAISON49 S He has won four times from 6f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Daiquiri Bay at 16-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 90
5 PEAKY BLINDER (GER) (43) 3301-10 4 9-5 (9)
Br B g Soldier Hollow - Peri (GER) Jason Hart J
O Mr Michael Blencowe Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B B.U.B.Matusche Moretons Investments Ltd S Successful at 1m 6f and 2m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 7-1 behind A Piece Of Heaven when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m 3f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 89
6 ASHNAK (FR) (36) 423-034
4 9-4 (10)
Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Ashtara (USA) Mark Winn J
O Gallop Racing I David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Aga Khan Studs GAIN Equine Nutrition S
A winner at 1m 1f on heavy ground. Finished 3l behind Warrant Holder when fourth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 88
7 BOATSWAIN (GB) (24) 0400-03
Br Ch g New Bay - Bay Light (IRE) Jack Mitchell J
O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Simon & Ed Crisford, Newmarket T
B Highview Bloodstock Ltd
A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather Third of 13 behind Ernst Blofeld beaten 2 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 4f last month. Official BHA Rating 88
8 POLE STAR (GB) (20) 650-435 BF
4 9-4 (8)
Br B g Teofilo (IRE) - Lunar Maria M. P. Sheehy J
O Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Godolphin Johnston Racing Ltd S
He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good and soft ground. Finished 4l behind Mountain Road when fifth of 13 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Thirsk over 2m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 88
9 DIVINE KNIGHT (IRE) (26) 10240-6 BF 5 9-0 (6)
Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Diantha (IRE)
O Mr Aidan J. Ryan
B Ballygreany Stud & Elec Bloodstock
Harry Davies J
William Haggas, Newmarket T
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 7l behind Danger Bay when sixth of 10 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 84
10 LETSBEFRANK (IRE) (20) 505-113 6 8-8 (12)
Br B g Frankel - Miss Polaris
Lauren Young (5) J
O Mr J. S. Morrison Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Newtown Anner Stud Tote S
Winner of five races from 1m 3f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Third of 12 behind Brielle beaten 1 1/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 78
11 HUMBLE SPARK (IRE) (7) 442262 BF 6 8-8 (11)
Br B g Acclamation - Maiden Approach
O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Amie Waugh (3) J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Rbr Bloodstock Jim Goldie Racing S
Winner of seven races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a nose by Dunkeld Dreamer when second of 9 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 78
12 ALBA CHIARA (IRE) (8) 3012-00
Br B f Almanzor (FR) - Albarouche
8-7 (5)
Warren Fentiman (3) J
O Mrs Tracey O’Hare & D W Sloan & W Jones Miss Natalia Lupini Ireland T
B Troy Cullen & Equos Ltd
A winner at 2m 3f on good ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Night Moon when 16th of 18 on her latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2025: INSANITY 5 9 6 Connor Beasley 11-2 (Alan King) 8 ran Visor worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7, 11. Stewards Note: DANCINGWITHMYSELF: Following its run on 23/5/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away PEAKY BLINDER: Following its run on 8/5/2026 it was reported that the horse had symptoms of post-race ataxia DIVINE KNIGHT: Following its run on 25/5/2026 it was reported that the horse stumbled leaving the stalls.
The unexposed SQUARE NECKER made a winning handicap debut over 1m5f at Hamilton and the son of Zarak may be able to defy a 6lb rise on this occasion. However, Humble Spark was not far behind him in second and Jim Goldie’s gelding should not be underestimated following another cracking effort in defeat last time at York. Boatswain showed more when third at Kempton last time, while Pole Star completes the shortlist.
totewin: Square Necker toteeachway: Humble Spark
TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - PAUL MULRENNAN
Paul is the leading jockey at Ayr in the 21st century and his current 17% strike-rate over the past 5 years here looks set to continue thanks to his long-standing partnership with local trainer Jim Goldie. The pair were out of luck at Royal Ascot this week with last year’s Group 1 King Charles III Stakes winner American Affair running below expectations in his follow-up bid but both trainer and jockey have big hands to play here over the next weeks and months before the Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Festival in September Paul has yet to win a Gold Cup despite American Affair going off favourite in 2024 but he’s won today’s £70,000 feature, the Listed Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes, a record FOUR times, his successes coming on Maarsha (2016), Que Amoro (2020), Makarova (2023) and Azure Blue (2024).
ASCOT 3.05
THE HARDWICKE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £250000 Owners Prize Money 1st £111400, 2nd £45725, 3rd £22875, 4th £11425, 5th £5725, 6th £2850. (Penalty Value £141775)
1 AMILOC (GB) (36) 11124-6 CD BF 4 9-3 (12)
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Colima (IRE) (Authorized (IRE)) Rossa Ryan J
O Mrs David Aykroyd Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Mr & Mrs David Aykroyd R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEW Wentfromstrengthtostrengthlastyear,completinga5-timerintheGroup2KingEdwardVIIStakesatthismeetingbeforeshapingwithplentyofcredit indefeatintheIrishStLeger/Breeders’CupTurf andheclearlydidn’tgivehisrunningwhenturnedoverintheYorkshireCuponreturn. TFRHHHII BHA115
2
BEST
SECRET
(FR) (48) 1311-61 D 4 9-3 (7)
Br B c Persian King (IRE) - Private Eye (FR) (American Post) James Doyle J
O Wathnan Racing S. Wattel, France T
B Mme Hilary Erculiani Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S TIMEFORMVIEW Won3of4racessinceanencouragingthirdintheGoldenGateshandicapatthismeeting12monthsago,decisivelyseeingoffWestWind BlowsintheGroup3Prixd’HedouvilleatLongchamp(soft)lasttime,thoughlikelyneedsanothercareerbesttobeinthemix. TFRHHHII BHA115
3 ETHICAL DIAMOND
(IRE) (84) 24/111-5 CD 6 9-3 (9)
Br B or Br g Awtaad (IRE) - Pearl Diamond (GER) (Areion (GER))
DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2025: REBEL’S ROMANCE (IRE) 7 9 3 William Buick 6-4 (Charlie Appleby) 12 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 9, 12. Hood worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7, 11.
Stewards Note:
AMILOC: Following its run on 15/5/2026 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Kalpana (GB), 11-2 Jan Brueghel (IRE), 8-1 Goliath (GER), 10-1 Ethical Diamond (IRE), 12-1 Amiloc (GB), Giavellotto (IRE), 16-1 Best Secret (FR), Santorini Star (IRE), 20-1 West Wind Blows (IRE), 28-1 Lambourn (IRE), 50-1 Sons And Lovers (GB), 66-1 Phantom Flight (GB)
The remarkably consistent and versatile KALPANA can confirm last year’s strong King George form with Jan Brueghel and record a third Ascot success. The Ballydoyle duo should ensure this is a thorough test, which could play into the hands of Ethical Diamond, who showed an impressive turn of foot off an end-to-end gallop when successful in the Breeders’ Cup last year
THE DALCON CIVIL ENGINEERING
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): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs APPROACHING DAWN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (8 wins from 106 runners, 8%) runs LOPE Y LINDA LONGEST TRAVELLER: LOPE Y LINDA trained by T Easterby, Malton, 212 miles.
1 APPROACHING DAWN (IRE) (14) 56-0051 6 9-9 (4)
Br Ch g Dawn Approach (IRE) - Taispeantas (IRE) Lauren Young (5) J
O D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Mr Robert Lynch
A winner at 22-1 at Musselburgh over 1m (good) earlier this month, beating Little Ted by a neck. Was also engaged to run here on Friday Official BHA Rating 46
2 MONHAMMER (GB) (14) 22325-0 CD 8 9-9 (10)
Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Soviet Terms Paul Mulrennan J
O The Hon Miss Heather Galbraith 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, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 11l behind Approaching Dawn at 18-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 48
3 NO NAY NEVERMIND (IRE) (10) 056006 4 9-9 (3)
Br Ch f No Nay Never (USA) - Zain Art (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O S Jones, L Donaldson & K Elliott Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Placed in three of 20 starts. Finished 9l behind Doon The Glen when sixth of 7 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 47
4 PEBBLE DASH (IRE) (10) 240444 4 9-9 (2)
Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Zippy Rock (IRE) Barry McHugh J
O Miss E. Johnston Gary Harrison, Langholm T
B Kilfeacle Stud
Placed once in 16 starts. Finished 7l behind Doon The Glen when fourth of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 45
5 RIDGEMASTER (IRE) (23) 01-0003 D
9-9 (7)
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Counter Ridge (SAF) Amie Waugh (3) J
O Northumberland Racing Club Simon Waugh, Morpeth T
B Pierce Molony
A winner at 7f on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Jet Warrior beaten 1 3/4l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 48
6 RING OF GOLD (GB) (24) 225400 D
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Pitter Patter
9-9 (11)
Billy Garritty J
O Laura Mason Syndicate Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr I. M. Emes & Mr John Benfield Stittenham Farms S
Winner of five races at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Penny Ghent at 12-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 45
7 TRAIS FLUORS (GB) (18) 540050 D
9-9 (1)
Br B or Br g Dansili - Trois Lunes (FR) Tom Eaves J
O Miss L. A. Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B SCEA Haras de Saint Pair North Allerton Racing S
Has won 13 races from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Dinah Myte at 13-2 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 50
8 EVELYN’S GARDEN (GB) (12) 05000
9-0 (12)
Br B f Time Test - Carnival Rose Jason Hart J
O Katie Scott Racing Syndicate Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B Newhall Estate Farm Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 8l behind Truly Special at 6-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 44
9 LANARRA (IRE) (12) 0061-23 BF
9-0 (5)
Br B f Far Above (IRE) - Shushu Sugartown (IRE) Oisin Orr J
O The Covenanters R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Gerry Flannery Developments Ltd
A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Truly Special beaten 1l at 7-4jt-fav on her latest outing at Carlisle over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 49
10 LOPE Y LINDA (GB) (4) 5-54120 D 3 9-0 (8)
Br Br f Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Dhuma David Allan J
O Mount Pleasant Racing & Ptr Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Dhuma Partnership C & C Horse Transport S
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Langholm at 9-2 when 10th of 14 on her latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 50
11 QUEENIES PAL (GB) (33) 06003-0 3 9-0 (9)
Br B f Palace Pier - Queen of Bermuda (IRE) Mark Winn J
O Mr Paul Howell and Mr David Farry
B Bermuda Bloodstock Ltd
Noel Wilson, Leyburn T
Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 11l behind Maximum Velocity at 50-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Redcar over 7f (good) last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 48
12 ROYAL BARONESS (GB) (15) 660-43 3 9-0 (6)
Br B f Frontiersman - Royal Duchess Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr Steve Dick R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Steve Dick Tote S
Unplaced in all five starts. Third of 6 behind Mereside Princess beaten 16l at 7-2 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 43
DECLARED RUNNERS 12
2025: COCONUT BAY 6 10 0 Jason Hart 5-2 (Tristan Davidson) 9 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 11. Stewards Note:
MONHAMMER: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too freely EVELYN’S GARDEN: Following its run on 8/6/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly into stride.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Lanarra (IRE), 9-2 Lope Y Linda (GB), 5-1 Approaching Dawn (IRE), 7-1 Trais Fluors (GB), 11-1 Ridgemaster (IRE), 16-1 Pebble Dash (IRE), 18-1 Monhammer (GB), 20-1 No Nay Nevermind (IRE), 22-1 Queenies Pal (GB), 28-1 Ring of Gold (GB), 33-1 Evelyn’s Garden (GB), Royal Baroness (GB)
2ND
3RD 4TH TIME
RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
Lanarra is open to improvement and merits close inspection despite her only previous attempt over 7f being a mediocre display. Conversely, LOPE Y LINDA should have no issues with the trip and shades preference on the balance of form. Undone by racing keenly from a poor draw at Beverley on Tuesday, Tim Easterby’s filly looks well placed to quickly bounce back. Trais Fluors and Monhammer complete the shortlist.
totewin: Lope Y Linda
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - KEVIN RYAN
Kevin won today’s £70,000 Listed Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes back in 2018 with Elnadim Star and the trainer saddles two fillies in today’s race in the shape of Sapphire Princess and Thora, both runners owned by Mrs RG Hillen and both fillies new to the yard having been trained by Ollie Sangster and Amy Murphy The trainer has other chances on today’s card including Circle Of Trust in the 7 furlongs handicap at 4.48 but the Ryan yard is sure to have one eye on this year’s Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Festival in September with the trainer just one short of David Nicholls modern-day record of SIX Gold Cup winners, having already sent out FIVE winners of our world famous sprint in Advanced (2007), Our Jonathan (2011), Captain Ramius (2012), Brando (2016) and Bielsa (2021).
3.40
II JUBILEE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1)
for four yrs old and upwards
Total prize fund £1000000 Owners Prize Money 1st £445600, 2nd £182900, 3rd £91500, 4th £45700, 5th £22900, 6th £11400. (Penalty Value £567100)
1 ALMERAQ (GB) (28) 21/21F-1 D 4 9-5 (11)
Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Manaajim (IRE) (Muhaarar) Tom Marquand J
Br B h Blue Point (IRE) - Queen’s Pearl (IRE) (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Sean Levey J
O Mr Ziad A. Galadari Richard Hannon, Marlborough T
B Galadari Sons Stud Company Limited
TIMEFORM VIEW Picked up where he left off last season when landing a listed race at Doncaster on reappearance, scoring by a length from Jasour. Solid efforts in defeat since but has a lot more on his plate now.
3 COMANCHE BRAVE (IRE) (28) 13-3351 D 4 9-5 (12)
Br Br c Wootton Bassett - Ishvana (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Pierre-Charles Boudot J
O Mr Muhaideb A. Al Muhaideb Donnacha Aidan O’Brien, Ireland T
Br Ch h Night of Thunder (IRE) - Anthem Alexander (IRE) (Starspangledbanner (AUS)) Kieran Shoemark J
O The Foundation of Lone & Kaj Nielsen Bent Olsen, Denmark T
B Mountarmstrong Stud
TIMEFORM VIEW Caused a 66/1 upset in listed race at Meydan in January Not beaten far in Grade 1 there on final outing in March but lacked a change of gear at the business end and looks up against it in an even hotter race.
5 JASOUR (GB) (38) 066-266 CD 5 9-5 (17)
Br Gr h Havana Grey - Twilight Thyme (Bahamian Bounty) Rossa Ryan J
O AlMohamediya Racing Clive Cox, Hungerford T
B Wardley Bloodstock
TIMEFORMVIEW Useful sort but without a win since 2024 reappearance and, while he’s run well on all 3 starts this season, he remains easy enough to take on from a win point of view at this level. TFRHHIII BHA107
6 KHAADEM (IRE) (28) 3130-00 CD 10 9-5 (14)
Br B or Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - White Daffodil (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand) C. Soumillon J
Br B h Blue Point (IRE) - Blues Sister (Compton Place)
William Buick J
O Wathnan Racing James Fanshawe, Newmarket T
B Mr & Mrs M Morris, Mr & Mrs P Hopper Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S TIMEFORMVIEW SmartsortwholandedtheChampionsSprintatAscotin2024andwasbacktothatsortoflevelwhenrunner-upintheSprintCupatHaydockinSeptember DisappointinginlatestrenewalofChampionsSprintbutreappearedwithagoodsecondintheMinsterStakesatYork(6f)lastmonth. TFRHHHII BHA114
8 LAKE FOREST (GB) (42) 62200-1 D
9-5 (1)
Br Ch g No Nay Never (USA) - Lady Aquitaine (USA) (El Prado (IRE)) Cieren Fallon J
O Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy William Haggas, Newmarket T
Br B c Chachnak (FR) - Satiriste (Shamardal (USA))
Alexis Pouchin J
O Louis Baudron & Gousserie Racing P. Cottier, France T
B *Unknown
TIMEFORM VIEW Improving French sprinter who completed a hat-trick in 8-runner listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 47 days ago by 1/2 length from Sajir pushed out Likely to find this a whole lot tougher however TFRHHIII BHA107
16 FLORA OF BERMUDA (IRE) (49) 23030-1 D 5 9-2 (13)
Br Ro m Dark Angel (IRE) - Dubai Power (Cadeaux Genereux) James Doyle J
O Wathnan Racing Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T
B Mr Francisco Bernal Damsa Holding Company W.L.L S TIMEFORMVIEWSmartandconsistentfillywhocameinagoodthirdinthisracelastyearandalsointheSprintCupatHaydock.HadexcusesintheChampionSprintStakes onfinal2025startandfoundthedropingradeliberatingwhenbagging6fNewmarketlistedeventonreturn.Hassolideach-wayclaims. TFRHHHII BHA111
17 JOLIESTAR (AUS) (77) 153-111 D 6 9-2 (9)
Br B m Zoustar (AUS) - Jolie Bay (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
2025: LAZZAT (FR) 4 9 5 James Doyle 9-2 (J Reynier) 14 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 14, 15. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 12.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Joliestar (AUS), 11-2 Satono Reve (JPN), 10-1 Lake Forest (GB), 14-1 Overpass (AUS), Sajir (IRE), 16-1 Comanche Brave (IRE), 18-1 Flora of Bermuda (IRE), 22-1 Almeraq (GB), Kind of Blue (GB), Lugal (JPN), 28-1 Powerful Glory (IRE), 33-1 Sayidah Dariyan (IRE), 40-1 Regional (GB), Time For Sandals (IRE), 50-1 Aramram (IRE), Stolen Kiss (FR), 66-1 Jasour (GB), 100-1 Khaadem (IRE), 150-1 Great Wish (IRE)
SATONO REVE was no match for Ka Ying Rising in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin last time, but there’s certainly no disgrace in that and he’s taken to go one better than in this race last year Joliestar has developed into one of Australia’s leading sprinters and has an excellent chance on ratings if adapting to the unique demands of Ascot, while Lake Forest is also very interesting back at a sprint trip for the first time in a while. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SATONO REVE (JPN) 2.JOLIESTAR (AUS) 3.LAKE
Never beaten by SP
THE UNITE GEORGE RAMSAY CELEBRATION
EBF LAND O’BURNS FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)
for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £70000 Prize Money.£39697 to the winning horse The second to receive £15050, the third £7532, the fourth £3752, the fifth £1883 and the sixth £945
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): K R Burke (23 wins from 135 runners, 17%) runs BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Varian (11 wins from 42 runners, 26%) runs COCONUT COVE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: THENANDNOW & BILLIE BE QUICK trained by Mrs J Harrington, CARDIFF BY THE SEA trained by J A Stack, Both Ireland.
1
BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND
(GB) (28) 012-303 CD 5 9-9 (2)
Br Gr m Twilight Son - Babylon Lane Sam James J
O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T
B Rosyground Stud
She has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 12 behind Night Raider beaten 1 1/4l at 28-1 on her latest outing in the Group 2 William Hill Temple Stakes at Haydock over 5f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 105
2 BILLIE BE QUICK (IRE) (6) 60-0054 D
9-6 (8)
Br B f Belardo (IRE) - Vibe Queen (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr Sebastian R. T. Curran Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T
B Sebastian Curran
She has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding. Finished 3l behind Kendall Roy when fourth of 8 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 89
3 FLUORESCENCE (GB) (20) 23104-U D
9-6 (4)
Br B f Twilight Son - Azhar Oisin Orr J
O Sigsworth Partners Edward Bethell, Middleham T
B West Moor Stud West Moor Stud S
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Unseated rider when 10-1 at Thirsk over 6f (good) won by Fandom last month on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 90
4 KINSWOMAN (GB) (14) 1121-26 D BF 4 9-6 (13)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Ladyship Harry Davies J
O Cheveley Park Stud
William Haggas, Newmarket T
B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud Limited S
She has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Arklow Lad when sixth of 20 at 5-1fav on her latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 91
5 LAYLA LIZ (IRE) (55) 121/2-10 D 4 9-6 (12)
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - War Bride (GER) Andrew Mullen J
O Mr C. R. Hirst Archie Watson Upper Lambourn T
B Brendan Kearney Archie Watson Racing Ltd S
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Grandlad at 6-1 when last of 10 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 90
6 LUNA A INBHIR NIS (GB) (21) 1325-03 CD 4 9-6 (14)
Br B f Rajasinghe (IRE) - Abonos (IRE)
Jason Hart J
O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B Sarah Moorbey Chris’s House, Katie Scott Racing Syndicate S
Winner of six races at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Washington Heights beaten 3/4l at 33-1 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 96
7 RHYME DUST (GB) (8) 463-064
(5)
Br B f Sergei Prokofiev (CAN) - Dry Your Eyes (ITY) Hector Crouch J
O Mr P. K. Gardner Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T
B Springcombe Park Stud
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 3/4l behind Bintaryana when fourth of 12 at 10-1 on her latest outing at York over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92
8 ROSE OF HONOUR (IRE) (49) 11-1
4 9-6 (10)
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Rosa Imperial (IRE) Lewis Edmunds J
O Mr Saeed Manana James Tate, Newmarket T
B Godolphin
She has won three times at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather A winner at 9-4 at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Papa Cocktail by a neck. Official BHA Rating
9 SAPPHIRE PRINCESS (GB) (250) 233241- 4 9-6 (15)
Br B f Kingman - Desert Diamond M. P. Sheehy J
O Mrs R. G. Hillen
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Juddmonte Farms Inc K. A. Ryan Racing S
A winner at 11-2 at Kempton over 7f on her latest outing in October last year, beating Thaisa by 1 1/4l. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Ollie Sangster Official BHA Rating 77
10 ARGENTINE TANGO (GB) (7) 30-4466 D 3 9-0 (7)
Br B f Mattmu - Showdanse
O Bearstone Stud Limited
David Allan J
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Bearstone Stud Holdcroft Motor Group S
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Words Of Truth when sixth of 8 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Sandown over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 98
11 CARDIFF BY THE SEA (IRE) (54) 240-10 D 3 9-0 (1)
Br B f St Mark’s Basilica (FR) - Piece of Paradise (IRE) Andrew Slattery J
O P.J.O’Brien,Mrs P. Shanahan & M. O’Flynn
B Rockfield Farm
J. A. Stack, Ireland T
A winner at 5f on soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Mission Central at 22-1 when 14th of 15 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good) in April. Official BHA Rating 91
12 COCONUT COVE (IRE) (29) 2316-5 3 9-0 (11)
Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Playfull Spirit Jack Mitchell J
O Merry Fox Stud Limited Roger Varian, Newmarket T
B Merry Fox Stud Limited
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Rosy Affair when fifth of 15 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 92
13 SHES GOT A BROTHER (GB) (15) 1143 D 3 9-0 (6)
Br B f Havana Grey - Likelihood (USA) Billy Garritty J
O Middleham Park Racing & Mr B Padgett Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mr E. Boumans Tattersalls S
Successful twice at 5f on the all-weather Third of 16 behind Naana’s Shadow beaten 1 1/2l at 13-2 on her latest outing at Epsom over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82
14 THENANDNOW (IRE) (48) 2450-15 3 9-0 (3)
Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Albigna (IRE)
Mark Winn J
O Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland T
B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Finished 11l behind Royal Bay Cen when fifth of 8 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 81
15 THORA (IRE) (104) 5410-5
9-0 (9)
Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Boyne River Tom Eaves J
O Mrs R. G. Hillen Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty K. A. Ryan Racing S
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 3l behind My Calyx Cen when fifth of 13 at 50-1 on her latest outing at Chantilly over 6f in March. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Amy Murphy Official BHA Rating 88
DECLARED RUNNERS 15 2025: SARATOGA SPECIAL (IRE) 3 9 0 Keithen Kennedy 50-1 (Mrs J Harrington) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 12, 13 Blinkers worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Beautiful Diamond (GB), 11-2 Rose of Honour (IRE), 9-1 Luna A Inbhir Nis (GB), 10-1 Argentine Tango (GB), 11-1 Kinswoman (GB), 12-1 Rhyme Dust (GB), 20-1 Shes Got A Brother (GB), 22-1 Fluorescence (GB), Cardiff By The Sea (IRE), 25-1 Coconut Cove (IRE), 33-1 Billie Be Quick (IRE), Layla Liz (IRE), Thenandnow (IRE), Thora (IRE), 50-1 Sapphire Princess (GB)
2ND 3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND is a three-time course winner at this level, including when she dead-heated for the win in this race in 2024. Although the reliable five-year-old picks up a 3lb penalty, her proven affinity with this course is a valuable asset. The unbeaten Rose Of Honour is progressive enough to be a big danger and would be dangerous to ignore if strong in the market. Luna A Inbhir Nis and Kinswoman also have a touch of class and can figure.
totewin: Beautiful Diamond
toteeachway: Rose Of Honour
THE TALK TO THOMPSONS 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): J Goldie (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs SANNY DOO
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (8 wins from 106 runners, 8%) runs STORM ESME
LONGEST TRAVELLER: STORM ESME trained by T Easterby, HORACE WALLACE trained by R & P Fahey, Both Malton, 212 miles.
1 STORM ESME (GB) (18) 101-000 9-9 (3)
Br Br f Palace Pier - Fen Breeze David Allan J
O Valmont, Obank & Partners
Tim Easterby, Malton T B Pantile Stud Easthorpe Hall Stud S
Successful twice at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 14-1 behind Ruby Red Gove when last of 8 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70
2 MAGISTERY (IRE) (30) 26150-0
Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Coul Queen (IRE)
(2)
Lewis Edmunds J
O RJH LTD and D Stone Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Rathasker Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd, STS Group Ltd S
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind There’s A Chance when last of 11 on her latest outing at Haydock over 6f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 69
3 MILFORD GRANGE (GB) (35) 3-022 BF
Br B g Nando Parrado - Desert Mission (IRE)
O Mr J N Blackburn & Mr T Cottier
9-8 (6)
Billy Garritty J
Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T
B Mrs Anita Wigan Sheridan Ny Llp S
Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Watchdog when second of 8 at 7-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 69
4 NAPOLIAN (IRE) (15) 2334-0
Br B g Kodiac - Khaimah
9-8 (5)
Mark Winn J
O Mr S. Ryan David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Tally-Ho Stud Steven Paul Ryan S
Placed twice in five starts. Beaten 8l behind Daizen at 12-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 69
5 HORACE WALLACE (GB) (34) 53-1000
9-7 (9)
Br Br g Blue Point (IRE) - Free Spirit Oisin Orr J
O Mr N. D. Kershaw
Richard & Peter Fahey Malton T
B Carmel Stud The Injured Jockeys Fund S A winner at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Red Spells Danger at 33-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 68
6 BLUE MANTLE (GB) (29) 3-250
Br B c Iffraaj - Antebellum (FR)
O Kingsley Park 42
9-7 (7)
Andrew Mullen J
Charlie Johnston, Middleham T
B Bloomsbury Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S
Placed once in four starts. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Paroda Diva when last of 11 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 68
7 CIRCLE OF TRUST (IRE) (15) 652-002
9-5 (4)
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Reality of Dreams (USA) Tom Eaves J
O Mrs R G Hillen & Partner
Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T
B D. & E. Phelan K. A. Ryan Racing S
Placed twice in seven starts. Beaten 5l by Eagle Bay when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 66
8 REAL JACK (GB) (15) 502-656
9-4 (1)
Br B g Ubettabelieveit (IRE) - Ellen Gates Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr Michael Moses & Mr Terry Moses Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Ellen Gates Partnership Calder Sheetmetal Ltd S
Placed once in six starts. Finished 6l behind Daizen when sixth of 13 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 65
9 ELLIE’S DE VEGA (GB) (16) 45-3343
Br Ch g Lope Y Fernandez (IRE) - Peak Spirit (IRE)
8-7 (10)
Barry McHugh J
O The Ellie Hunter Racing Syndicate Noel Wilson, Leyburn T
B Abbas Al Alawi
Placed in three of nine starts. Third of 8 behind Sea Her Excel beaten 5l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Wetherby over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 54
10 SANNY DOO (GB) (11) 4-040
Br B g Mayson - Bella Gleneagles (IRE)
8-4 (8)
Lauren Young (5) J
O Needlebutt Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B The Needlebutt Syndicate
Yet to place in four starts. Well beaten at 300-1 behind Turret when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month. Runs from 3lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 48
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2025: ANTHROPOLOGIST 3 9 6 Jason Hart 5-2 (Charlie Johnston) 8 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Blinkers worn by No. 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Milford Grange (GB), 13-2 Real Jack (GB), Ellie’s de Vega (GB), 8-1 Circle of Trust (IRE), 10-1 Napolian (IRE), 14-1 Storm Esme (GB), Horace Wallace (GB), Blue Mantle (GB), 20-1 Sanny Doo (GB), 25-1 Magistery (IRE) 2ND
MILFORD GRANGE has filled the runner-up berth on his last two starts and looks ready for this sterner test of stamina. Based on his pedigree, getting 7f should be well within his compass. Ellie’s De Vega has experience over 7f and is another with the potential to have a big say, while Circle Of Trust showed more sparkle to chase home an odds-on favourite last time and can go close if building on that effort.
totewin: Milford Grange
toteeachway: Ellie’s De Vega
THE SALLY ST VINCENT’S HANDICAP STAKES
Wishing Sally and the girls a fabulous day racing!
THE SALLY ST VINCENT’S HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
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 (100 wins from 689 runners, 15%) runs ABDUCTION, DANDY MAGIC, ETERNAL SUNSHINE, KELPIE GREY and ORIENTAL PRINCE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (7 wins from 59 runners, 12%) runs ABERAMA GOLD LONGEST TRAVELLERS: ROBERTO CARO trained by A P Keatley, PRINCE OF PILLO trained by R & P Fahey, Both Malton, 212 miles.
1 ETERNAL SUNSHINE (GB) (8) 0-00000 CD 6 10-4 (2)
Br B m Orientor - Eternal Instinct Lauren Young (5) J
O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Goldie Racing Limited Jim Goldie Racing S
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Bintaryana at 14-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest outing at York over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 82
2 PRINCE OF PILLO (IRE) (154) 0202-06 CD 6 10-2 (7)
Br Ch g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Lucky Omen (IRE) Warren Fentiman (3) J
O Middleham Park Racing V Richard & Peter Fahey, Malton T
B John Hutchinson Middleham Park Racing S Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Completely Random when sixth of 7 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 6f in January. Official BHA Rating 80
3 NOVAMAY (GB) (26) 1104-05 CD
(4)
Br B f Mayson - Antico Lady (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Antico Alliance Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Ms K Hanson Denton Hall Racing Ltd S She has won three times at 6f on good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Badri when fifth of 11 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Redcar over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 80
4 ROBERTO CARO (IRE) (21) 0-53430 D
(9)
Br B g Inns of Court (IRE) - Bett’s Gift M. P. Sheehy J
O Reindeer Racing Club Adrian Keatley, Malton T
B J. McGlynn & C. Lyons
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Glenfinnan at 20-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) last month.. Official BHA Rating 80
5 PARISIAC (IRE) (11) 1420-12 C D
(1)
Br B g Kodiac - Colgin Cara Tuke (7) J
O Alison Walker Sarah Cousins Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Gce Farm Ltd Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Has won ten races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 1 1/4l by Trilby when second of 11 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79
6 TINTO (GB) (26) 20000-0 D
(6)
Br B g Compton Place - Amirah (IRE) Tom Eaves J
O Mr Foster Watson Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Llety Farms Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
Has won 11 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Badri at 33-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Redcar over 6f (good to firm) last month.. Official BHA Rating 78
7 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (18) 541603 CD
(10)
Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella Mark Winn J
O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Mrs J. McMahon GAIN Equine Nutrition S
Has won 16 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Rock Opera beaten 5l at 11-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 78
ABDUCTION (FR) (14) 041000 C D
(3)
Br B g Acclamation - Perfect Day (IRE) Harry Davies J
O Dab Hand Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Skymarch Farm Inc & Ecurie Des Charmes K.A.P S Has won 11 races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 12l behind Royalty Bay at 17-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) earlier this month.. Official BHA Rating 74
9
ORIENTAL PRINCE
Br B g Orientor - Eternalist
(GB) (8) 02-3050 D 5 9-10 (13)
Paul Mulrennan J
O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie Racing S
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Well beaten at 33-1 behind Our Havana when last of 20 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 74
10 DANDY MAGIC (IRE) (116) 30-5230 C D 4 9-9 (12)
Br Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Magic Mirror
Andrew Mullen J
O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Ballyhane Chris’s House S
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Grant Wood at 11-2 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in February. Official BHA Rating 73
11 LION’S HOUSE (GB) (16) 350204 D 5 9-5 (8)
Br B g Oasis Dream - Muqantara (USA)
O Miss L. A. Perratt
David Allan J
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Aislabie Bloodstock Ltd North Allerton Racing S
He has won four times from 5f to 6f on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Parisiac when fourth of 6 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 69
12 KELPIE GREY (GB) (16) 005-650 C BF
Br Gr g Havana Grey - Malelane (IRE)
6 9-2 (11)
Amie Waugh (3) 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 13l behind Belsito at 9-4fav when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 66
13 WHISKEY KISSES (IRE) (87) 5423-46
3 8-12 (14)
Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Jessica Rocks Sam James J
O West Loudoun Racing Club
B Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
Placed twice in six starts. Finished 6l behind Autumn Affair when sixth of 7 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 6f in March. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with George Scott. Official BHA Rating 69
14 FALCON QUEEN (IRE) (24) 4-440
Br Ch f Earthlight (IRE) - Elnadim Star (IRE)
O Mr R. Michael Smith
B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
3 8-7 (5)
Barry McHugh J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 12l behind Tricky Tel at 33-1 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 64
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2025: WOOHOO (IRE) 4 9 4 Paul Mulrennan 6-4 (Jim Goldie) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 1, 9, 14 Visor worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
PRINCE OF PILLO: Following its run on 17/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run
ABDUCTION: Following its run on 6/6/2026 it was reported that the horse ran too freely
DANDY MAGIC: Following its run on 24/2/2026 it was reported that the horse was slowly away KELPIE GREY: Following its run on 4/6/2026 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.
Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Parisiac (IRE), 9-1 Novamay (GB), Kelpie Grey (GB), 11-1 Aberama Gold (GB), 14-1 Roberto Caro (IRE), Oriental Prince (GB), Dandy Magic (IRE), Lion’s House (GB), 16-1 Eternal Sunshine (GB), Abduction (FR), 18-1 Whiskey Kisses (IRE), 22-1 Prince of Pillo (IRE), 28-1 Tinto (GB), 33-1 Falcon Queen (IRE)
Having supplemented a victory at Hamilton with a good second at Carlisle recently, another bold bid is forecast from Parisiac The veteran must enter calculations racing off an unchanged mark, but it may be worth taking a punt on NOVAMAY Michael Dods’ filly wasn’t beaten far when fifth at Redcar and makes plenty of appeal off her last winning mark. Eternal Sunshine is a feasible alternative.
totewin: Novamay
toteeachway: Parisiac
TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS
Stewards
Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)
John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Milly Bersey, Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson
Starters
Russell Garritty Ryan Colley
Judge Fraser Perratt
Clerk of the Scales
Michael Hamilton
Veterinary Officer
Arthur Kidd
Veterinary Surgeons
Andrew MacDermid, Natalie Nimbley
Medical Officers
Lindsay Donaldson, Andy Maylon Suzy Gibson, Anthony Hampson
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers
James Bonar Tracey Hamilton,John Kidd, Cyril Johnstone, Michelle Maughan, Linda Porter
Commentator
Ian Bartlett
Betting Ring Manager
Darren Irving
Managing Director
David Brown
Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Graeme Anderson - 07768 651261 - @ClerkAyr
Raceday Operations Manager
Ross Donald - 07724 903819 rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk
Raceday Safeguarding Officer
George Wilson - 07841 628295
First Race 1.48 - THE TAPESTRY EVENTS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535 the third £1268 and the fourth £634 for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. TAPESTRY EVENTS 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. 11 entries at £50 - Closed June 15th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533 (Penalty Value £5400) SS
SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 2.18 - THE UNITE JOHN GILLESPIE CELEBRATION 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 46-60 (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. June 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after June 13th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. UNITE THE UNION 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. 18 entries, 1 at £7 and 17 at £35 - Closed June 15th, 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 2.53 - THE UNITE NATALIE EGAN CELEBRATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (For the Johnstone Rose Bowl) (GBBPLUS RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21600 to the winning horse The second to receive £10140 the third £5072 and the fourth £2536 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher, or £40 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 13th, 2026 for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. UNITE SCOTLAND has kindly 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. 20 entries at £200 - Closed June 15th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £17068; Second £8532; Third £4268; Fourth £2132. (Penalty Value £21600) Weights raised 7lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 3.28 - THE DALCON CIVIL ENGINEERING 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, June 15th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 13th, 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. DALCON CIVIL ENGINEERING has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AYR RACECOURSE. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 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). 16 entries at £35 - Closed June 15th, 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.
Fifth Race 4.08 - THE UNITE GEORGE RAMSAY CELEBRATION EBF LAND O’BURNS FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £39697 to the winning horse The second to receive £15050 the third £7532, the fourth £3752, the fifth £1883 and the sixth £945 for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only which are E.B.F eligible, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after August 31st, 2025 Enter by noon, June 15th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 18th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2025 a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb. The Governors of the Irish EBF have generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. THE EBF has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF British Stallion Studs. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 19 entries at £300 - Closed June 15th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £31192; Second £12803; Third £6405; Fourth £3199; Fifth £1603; Sixth £798 (Penalty Value £39697) A SS SEE PAGE 32 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 4.48 - THE TALK TO THOMPSONS 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. June 18th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 13th, 2026, for each race won 6lb. THOMPSONS SOLICITORS has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner trainer and jockey and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/ logo of AYR RACECOURSE. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 16 entries at £40. - Closed June 15th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS
SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.
Seventh Race 5.23 - THE SALLY ST VINCENT’S HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) 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. June 18th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 13th, 2026, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. SALLY has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 24 entries at £50 - Closed June 15th, 2026 Owners Prize Money Winner £4129; Second £2065; Third £1032; Fourth £516; Fifth £258 (Penalty Value £5234) SS
SEE PAGE 44 FOR THIS RACE.
2026
Fri 19 June - World Cup Racenight
Sat 20 June - Unite Scotland Summer Raceday
Sun 05 July - Family Sunday Raceday
Mon 06 July - Summer Sizzler Raceday
Mon 13 July - July Raceday
Mon 20 July - Glasgow Fair Family Raceday
Mon 27 July - Ladbrokes Raceday
Sat 08 August - Sounds of Summer Racenight
Mon 10 August - Ladbrokes Raceday
Thu 17 September - Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Opening Day
Fri 18 September - Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day
