EACH WAY BETTING
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• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win
• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2
• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2
• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3
• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4
• Handicaps with 22 or more runners – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4
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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
5.50, 6.25, 7.00
Phoebe Edwards
7.30
Rhys Elliott
5.50, 6.25, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00
TRAINERS
Ruth Carr
8.00
Tristan Davidson
7.30
Michael Dods
5.50, 6.25, 7.00
Tim Easterby
8.00, 8.30
Kaiya Fraser
5.50, 6.25, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30
Jack Garritty
5.50
Sean Kirrane
6.25, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30
Jim Goldie
5.50, 6.25, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30
Iain Jardine
7.30, 8.00
Christopher Kellett
5.50, 7.00
Rebecca Menzies
8.30
Andrew Mullen
5.50, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00, 8.30
Paul Mulrennan
5.50 6.25 7.00 7.30, 8.00, 8.30
Amie Waugh
5.50, 6.25, 7.30, 8.00
Barry Murtagh
7.30
Jedd O’Keeffe
5.50
David O’Meara
5.50, 7.30
Linda Perratt
5.50, 6.25, 7.00
Mark Winn 5.50, 7.00, 7.30
Lauren Young 8.00
Katie Scott 7.00
R. Mike Smith
5.50, 6.25, 7.00, 7.30, 8.00
Ewan Whillans 6.25, 8.30
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THE WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)
for maiden three yrs old and upwards 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 (78 wins from 628 runners, 12%) runs DWINDLING FUNDS & SUMMERSTORMS DREAM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R M Smith (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs HERITOR LONGEST TRAVELLERS: EL PINTO trained by C Kellett, Lathom, 207 miles. MISTER INVINCIBLE trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 207 miles.
1 DWINDLING FUNDS (GB) (3) 00
(1)
Br B g Intrinsic - Kashtan Amie Waugh (3) J
O D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Auroras Encore 2 Ltd
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Rosemary May when 13th of 14 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating -
2 HERITOR (GB) (195) 00-
10-2 (3)
Br Ch g Orientor - Midnight Bahia (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr Alexander James Bogle R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Alexander J Bogle
Unplaced in both starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Jodhpur Blue when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in October last year Official BHA Rating -
3 DAN TUCKER (GB) (22) 4202-2 BF 3 9-6 (7)
Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Time For A Toot (IRE) Jack Garritty J
O Highbeck Racing 4 Jedd O’Keeffe, Leyburn T
B Merton Place Stud Jedd O’Keeffe Racing S
Placed in three of five starts. Beaten 3/4l by Storm Free when second of 9 at 8-11 favourite on his latest outing at Nottingham over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 79
4 EL PINTO (GB) (177) 52-
3 9-6 (6)
Br B c Cracksman - Bithynia (IRE) Andrew Mullen J
O Blythe Stables LLP Christopher Kellett, Lathom T
B Andy Bell & Tracy Bell Helicentre UK S
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Magellan Cloud when second of 11 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 7f (soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating -
5 LIGHTNING GALAXY (IRE) (246) 20-
3 9-6 (4)
Br B g Lightning Spear - Stars In The Sky Connor Beasley J
O Denton Hall Racing Ltd Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Rathasker Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 6l behind Lovely Spirit at 11-4 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) in August last year. Official BHA Rating -
6 MISTER INVINCIBLE (IRE) (14) 5 3 9-6 (2)
Br B g Invincible Army (IRE) - Lady Andaz (IRE) Mark Winn J
O Hambleton Racing XXII & Partner
David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Yeomanstown Stud Hambleton Racing Ltd S
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 4 1/2l behind Angelic Bugler when fifth of 10 at 11-1 on his racecourse debut at Ripon over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating -
7 SKYLER (IRE) (12) 60
(5)
Br B f Kodiac - Merlettaia (IRE) Kaiya Fraser (3) J
O Paul Corrigan & Natasha Corrigan
Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B Tally-Ho Stud McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar S
Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 20l behind Red Sand at 250-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating -
8 SUMMERSTORMS DREAM (IRE) (-)
9-1 (8)
Br B f Inns of Court (IRE) - Sparks (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Sherbourne Lodge & Vereright Chris’s House S Half-sister to Pantera Nera, won at 7f Has something to offer on paper and makes her debut for a highly-respected yard. Support in the betting could be significant. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2024: THELMA’S ANGEL (IRE) 3 9 1 Connor Beasley 9-2 (Gemma Tutty) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 5.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Dan Tucker (GB), 4-1 El Pinto (GB), 13-2 Lightning Galaxy (IRE), 12-1 Summerstorms Dream (IRE), 16-1 Mister Invincible (IRE), 33-1 Skyler (IRE), 150-1 Dwindling Funds (GB), 300-1 Heritor (GB)
1ST
2ND
3RD 4TH TIME
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
DAN TUCKER went down fighting to an 83-rated opponent on seasonal debut/first run since being gelded at Nottingham 22 days ago. Beaten less than a length in that race, the son of Dandy Man sets a decent standard and could be very tough to overhaul. El Pinto ran green in both starts as a juvenile but certainly showed ability. He resumes as a credible option. Mister Invincible and the newcomer Summerstorms Dream are others to monitor in the betting.
totewin: Dan Tucker toteeachway: El Pinto
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THE BOOK DAY DANCING AT AYR RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for four 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 (78 wins from 628 runners, 12%) runs WOOHOO
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R M Smith (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs SKI ANGEL
WEIGHTWATCHER: SKI ANGEL won off a handicap mark of 53, her rating is now down 7lb to 46
LONGEST TRAVELLER: NELSON GAY & KING’S CROWN trained by M Dods, Darlington, 159 miles.
1 NELSON GAY (IRE) (34) 310410 D 7 9-9 (4)
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Rublevka Star (USA)
O Mr J Blackburn & Partner
Connor Beasley J
Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Gerard Mullins Sheridan Ny Llp S
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Blue Force at 11-2 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f in March. Official BHA Rating 65
2 KING’S CROWN (IRE) (23) 213004 D
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Textured (IRE)
9-5 (3)
Paul Mulrennan J
O Mr Dave Stone Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mountarmstrong Stud STS Group Ltd S
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind One More Dream when fourth of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 61
3 BACK TOMORROW (GB) (59) 116303 5 8-13 (5)
Br B m Rajasinghe (IRE) - Wonderful Life (IRE) Sean Kirrane J
O N J Dalgarno & W R Ellis Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Phil Cunningham Eildon Hill Stables, Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
Winner of five races at 6f on the all-weather Third of 8 behind Lady Wingalong beaten 2 1/4l at 15-2 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f in March. Official BHA Rating 55
4 SIXCOR (GB) (37) 0103-20 CD 7 8-11 (2)
Br B g Sixties Icon - Roccor Kaiya Fraser (3) J
O Linda Perratt Racing Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T
B D. D & Mrs J. P. Clee North Allerton Racing S Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 15l behind Midnightattheoasis at 18-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in March. Official BHA Rating 53
5 WOOHOO (IRE) (249) 0/00650- 4 8-9 (1)
Br B f Acclamation - Jamboree Girl Amie Waugh (3) J
O Whit Walk Partnership Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B W. T. Whittle
Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 7l behind Theriverrunsdeep at 12-1 when 9th of 22 on her latest outing at Naas over 5f (good - yielding) in August last year Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Daniel James Murphy in Ireland. Official BHA Rating 51
6 SKI ANGEL (GB) (29) 04635-6 CD 5 8-4 (6)
Br B m Harry Angel (IRE) - Excelette (IRE) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd Tote S
She has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 1 1/2l behind Kyber Crystal when sixth of 10 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 46
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: SKI ANGEL 4 8 6 Duran Fentiman 11-1 (R Mike Smith) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4.
Stewards Note:
BACK TOMORROW: Following its run on 3/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 King’s Crown (IRE), 3-1 Nelson Gay (IRE), 5-1 Back Tomorrow (GB), 11-2 Ski Angel (GB), 9-1 Woohoo (IRE), 16-1 Sixcor (GB)
Ski Angel won this corresponding race off 2lb higher 12 months ago and, with Rhys Elliott claiming a further 5lb form the saddle, is dangerous to underestimate. However, Michael Dods plays a strong hand with both King’s Crown and NELSON GAY holding bigger chances. The latter shades a narrow vote, though, as he is potentially the better handicapped of the pair based on their peak ratings. Back Tomorrow is another for the shortlist.
totewin: Nelson Gay
SADDLING
toteeachway: King’s Crown
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TODAY’S
JOCKEY
TO WATCH - CONNOR BEASLEY
Connor drew a blank from 4 rides here on Monday’s opening day of the track’s new Flat season but he did manage a second and third to earn points in our seasonal championship and he’s back for 3 more mounts this evening. The jockey rides principally for Darlington trainer Michael Dods who provides all 3 rides on tonight’s card at 5.50, 6.25 and 7.00 but he’s regularly in demand to ride horses for other yards and spent a fruitful spell in Dubai before returning to Britain for the start of the Turf season last month. Beasley finished 32nd in last year’s annual jockey returns for the Flat with 55 of his 66 winners counting towards the jockeys’ championship which ran from May until October and the 30 year-old landed the UAE 2000 Guineas and the Saudi Derby this winter as well as a Group 1 double at Meydan on Dubai World Cup night early last month.
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - MIKE SMITH
Local trainer Smith didn’t hang around after Glasses Up gave him another winner here at Ayr on Monday as he had to dash off for a flight to Ireland where he was due to saddle Buy Some Time in the Albert Bartlett Final at Punchestown the following day Victory for Glasses Up was a notable one due to the veteran recording his NINTH Flat win here at Ayr, a record which is now one more than the Jim Goldie-trained Tommy G and Dianne Sayer’s Redarna, both of which have registered 8 wins here on the level. Glasses Up is one of 8 runners back here today for Smith and while he drops back to 10 furlongs in the search for a tenth win at Ayr, the form he showed under David Allan on Monday would suggest that he’s just as good as ever in his own grade.
THE SUNDAY LUNCH AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) for four 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.
STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (78 wins from 628 runners, 12%) runs INANNA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R M Smith (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs GOLDEN VALOUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: DARBUCKS trained by C Kellett, Lathom, 207 miles.
1 TRAIS FLUORS (GB) (40) 510-036 D
9-9 (1)
Br B or Br g Dansili - Trois Lunes (FR) Mark Winn 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 Finished 8l behind Cusack when sixth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in
2 DARBUCKS (IRE) (22) 00114-0 CD 6 9-8 (3)
Br Ch g Profitable (IRE) - By Jupiter Kaiya Fraser (3) J
O Red and Blue Alliance Christopher Kellett, Lathom T
B Redpender Stud Ltd Tote S
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 18l behind Miss Willows at 6-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 61
3 INANNA (IRE) (3) 3U-0036 D 5 9-7 (5)
Br B m Acclamation - Kiss of Spring (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Rathbarry Stud Chris’s House S
She has won three times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 4l behind Ramon Di Loria when sixth of 9 at 7-2 on her latest outing here over 6f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 60
4 CLASINA (GB) (29) 44000-4 BF 4 9-6 (6)
Br B f Oasis Dream - Gavota
Andrew Mullen J
O Star Racing Katie Scott, Galashiels T
B Juddmonte Farms Ltd Overlander Vehicles S
Placed once in ten starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Doomsday when fourth of 10 at 3-1 favourite on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 59
5 GOLDEN VALOUR (GB) (29) 42310-0 C D
9-4 (4)
Br B g Kingman - Gracefield (USA) Rhys Elliott (5) J
O West Loudoun Racing Club R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Godolphin
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 3f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Doomsday at 14-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 57
6 KALGANOV (FR) (9) 00-0000 CD 6 9-3 (2)
Br B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Nidina (IRE)
Connor Beasley J
O Ursa Major Racing Ltd And M Dods Michael Dods, Darlington T
B Mr Giovanni Falduto
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Dumfries at 12-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 56 (-4)
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2024: ZEBRA STAR (IRE) 4 8 10 Harry Burns 11-2 (R Mike Smith) 7 ran Visor Tongue Strap worn by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5.
Stewards Note:
TRAIS FLUORS: Following its run on 22/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Clasina (GB), 7-2 Inanna (IRE), 5-1 Darbucks (IRE), 15-2 Kalganov (FR), 8-1 Trais Fluors (GB), 12-1 Golden Valour (GB)
Several old rivals come together and there is little to choose between any of them on past form. However, INANNA could be worth forgiving Monday’s effort over 6f as she was too keen for her own good and failed to show her true colours as a result. Running off just 3lb above her last winning mark, Jim Goldie’s mare is well worth another chance. Clasina and Darbucks should be on the premises, while Golden Valour likes it here and can also go well. totewin: Inanna
toteeachway:
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THE LUXURY BREAKS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) for four 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 (78 wins from 628 runners, 12%) runs PENELOPE’S SISTER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R M Smith (3 wins from 13 runners, 23%) runs GLASSES UP, LUNAR ROCKS & ROYAL COUNTESS LONGEST TRAVELLER: YOUNG FIRE trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 207 miles.
1 GLASSES UP (USA) (3) 440-341 CD 10 9-11 (in 4lb ex) (8)
Br Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA) Sean Kirrane J
O The Jolly Beggars R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Calumet Farm Fitzdares Limited S
Has won ten races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 5-2 favourite here over 1m 5f (good) last month, beating Vampire Slayer by a short head. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success. Official BHA Rating 59
2 DINGWALL (GB) (184) 514040- CD
9-9 (2)
Br B g Calyx - Please Sing Andrew Mullen J
O Mr Ian Jones Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Michael E Wates CBE Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 12l behind Jez Bomb at 8-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in October last year Official BHA Rating 61
3 CLOUD FREE (IRE) (63) 415-330
4 9-9 (7)
Br Ch g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Fresnay Paul Mulrennan J
O Mrs Allison Stamper Barry Murtagh, Carlisle T
B Grundy Bloodstock SRL
A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Elterwater at 4-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m 2f in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Tom Ward. Official BHA Rating 61
4 LAUDABLE (GB) (140) 422200- CD 5 9-8 (6)
Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Pink Flames (IRE) Kaiya Fraser (3) J
O Border Raiders Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T
B The Pink Flames Partnership
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 12l behind Swinging London at 4-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f in December last year Official BHA Rating 60
5 YOUNG FIRE (FR) (33) 64-0000 D 10 9-8 (1)
Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Young Majesty (USA) Mark Winn J
O Mr D. O’Meara David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T
B Mr Cyril Morange GAIN Equine Nutrition S
Has won 13 races from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Run Of Luck at 14-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good to soft) in March. Official BHA Rating 60
6 PENELOPE’S SISTER (IRE) (286) 0//56123- 5 8-13 (5)
Br B m War Command (USA) - Lenoire Amie Waugh (3) J
O Ayr Racecourse Club Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B W. M. Johnstone Ayrshire Cancer Support S
A winner at 1m 3f on good ground. Third of 7 behind Bristol Hill beaten 2l at 7-4 favourite on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good) in July last year Official BHA Rating 51
7 LUNAR ROCKS (GB) (176) 220000- 4
Br B f Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Red Fantasy (IRE) Phoebe Edwards (7) J
O The Spotted Dick Partnership R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B The Hon R. J. Arculli
Placed in three of 11 starts. Beaten 20l behind Molten Sea at 100-1 when last of 8 on her latest flat outing at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating 43
8 ROYAL COUNTESS (GB) (298) 060/550- CD 9 8-7 (3)
Br B m Coach House (IRE) - Dont Tell Nan Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mr Steve Dick R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Bearstone Stud Ltd Tote S
She has won three times at 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 5l behind Dingwall at 14-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good) in July last year Official BHA Rating 41
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: POL ROGER (IRE) 4 9 8 Connor Beasley 9-4 (Michael Dods) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4, 5, 7, 8.
Stewards Note:
DINGWALL: Following its run on 29/10/2024 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly in the last 2f
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Cloud Free (IRE), 4-1 Penelope’s Sister (IRE), 5-1 Glasses Up (USA), Laudable (GB), 8-1 Dingwall (GB), 10-1 Young Fire (FR), 22-1 Royal Countess (GB), 100-1 Lunar Rocks (GB)
1ST
2ND
3RD 4TH TIME
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
Glasses Up proved he retains plenty of enthusiasm at the ripe age of 10 when a game winner over 1m5f here on Monday, and Mike Smith’s gelding merits respect under the penalty. That being said, he might prefer further nowadays and preference is afforded to LAUDABLE Running on the all-weather over the winter yielded mixed results for the son of Havana Gold, but he will relish the return to turf and his current mark is well within range. Penelope’s Sister is also noted. totewin: Laudable
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THE EVENTS AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)
for four 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 (78 wins from 628 runners, 12%) runs BRAES OF DOUNE & ZUMAATY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (7 wins from 78 runners, 9%) runs ALFIE BOY LONGEST TRAVELLER: ALFIE BOY trained by T Easterby, Malton, 212 miles.
1 ALFIE BOY (GB) (7) 0030-41 D
Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Sweet Serendipity Sean Kirrane J
O Mr Neil Arton & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Alun Douch Easthorpe Hall Stud S
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 11-4 favourite at Beverley over 1m (good) last month, beating Hostelry by 2l. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success.
2 BRAES OF DOUNE (GB) (5) 10332-4 C D 7 9-9 (4)
Br B g Orientor - Gargoyle Girl
O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie
Mulrennan J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Jim Goldie Jim Goldie Racing S
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Mariner when fourth of 7 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 61 (-1)
3 FALCON NINE (GB) (9) 40-2005
(6)
Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Freedonia Andrew Mullen J
O Ursa Major Racing & I Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T B Niarchos Family Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Placed twice in 20 starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Dumfries when fifth of 13 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 59 (-1)
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CISCO DISCO
(IRE) (176) 560020- D
9-6 (7)
Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Sovereign Street Rhys Elliott (5) J
O Mrs Camille Macdonald R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B John Davison
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Jackhammer at 7-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good to soft) in November last year Official BHA Rating 58
5 HOSTELRY (GB) (7) 640-012 CD 8 9-5 (1)
Br Ch m Coach House (IRE) - Queens Jubilee
Kaiya Fraser (3) J
O Dennis Clayton and Ruth Carr Ruth Carr, Stillington T
B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox William Hill S
Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 2l by Alfie Boy when second of 11 at 16-5 on her latest outing at Beverley over 1m (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 57
6 ZUMAATY (IRE) (45) 0156-40 CD
Br B g Tamayuz - Blackangelheart (IRE)
O Let’s Be Lucky Racing 34
8-9 (5)
Lauren Young (7) J
Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Jim Goldie Racing S
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Alice’s Impact at 9-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in March. Official BHA Rating 47
7 ZEBRA STAR (IRE) (100) 00000-0 C 5 8-7 (2)
Br Gr m Gregorian (IRE) - Queen Zain (IRE)
O Loudoun Zebras
B Rathasker Stud
Amie Waugh (3) J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
Successful twice at 7f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 4l behind Tathmeen at 150-1 when last of 10 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in January. Official BHA Rating 40
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2024: VELLNER (IRE) 5 9 10 Connor Beasley 11-8 (Bernard Llewellyn) 6 ran Hood worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 5. Stewards Note: BRAES OF DOUNE: Following its run on 26/4/2025 it was reported that the horse hung both ways.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Alfie Boy (GB), 7-2 Braes of Doune (GB), 4-1 Hostelry (GB), 6-1 Falcon Nine (GB), 12-1 Zumaaty (IRE), 16-1 Cisco Disco (IRE), 66-1 Zebra Star (IRE)
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ALFIE BOY was in command when defeating Hostelry (second) at Beverley recently and, if arriving in a similar mood today, he ought to hold every chance of defying the 5lb penalty for that success. The latter is expected to keep him honest, though, but a bigger threat might come from Braes Of Doune Jim Goldie’s gelding shaped with promise on his return to action at Doncaster on Saturday and appears likely to enter calculations.
totewin: Alfie Boy
FORM
toteeachway: Braes Of Doune
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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £343,441 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from 29th March to 22nd June 2025
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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964 the third £981 and the fourth £491.
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): J Goldie (78 wins from 628 runners, 12%) runs CASCADE HALL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (7 wins from 78 runners, 9%) runs MARBUZET LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARBUZET trained by T Easterby, Malton, 212 miles.
1 MARBUZET (GB) (10) 15440-2 D
9-9 (3)
Br B g Farhh - Estournel Sean Kirrane J
O Mr Patrick Milmo & Partner
Tim Easterby, Malton T
B Patrick Milmo Easthorpe Hall Stud S
Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten 1l by Media Mogul when second of 5 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 6f (good to firm) last month. Official BHA Rating 66 (+1)
2 INSPIRE HOPE (IRE) (37) 64-4
9-9 (4)
Br B f Camelot - Casual Andrew Mullen J
O Bill Fraser & Adrian Pritchard Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Barronstown Stud Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
Yet to place in three starts. Finished 11l behind Turquino when fourth of 7 at 40-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f in March. Official BHA Rating 66
3 CASCADE HALL (IRE) (18) 6436
9-8 (2)
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Bacchonthebottle (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J
O Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership Jim Goldie, Glasgow T
B Clare A. Kehoe Jim Goldie Racing S
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 7l behind Sportingsilvermine when sixth of 13 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 65
4 ZEPHLYN (IRE) (37) 4405-21
6 9-3 (1)
Br B g Iffraaj - Taqdees (IRE) Kaiya Fraser (3) J
O The Farming Boys Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
He has won three times at 2m on the all-weather A winner at 7-2 at Newcastle over 2m on his latest outing in March, beating Market House by 3/4l. Official BHA Rating 60
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024: SHOW NO FEAR (IRE) 4 8 12 Hollie Doyle 9-2 (Rebecca Menzies) 4 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Marbuzet (GB), 9-4 Zephlyn (IRE), 4-1 Cascade Hall (IRE), 5-1 Inspire Hope (IRE)
Marbuzet bumped into an improver when filling the runner-up spot at Redcar last time out and Tim Easterby’s charge is of interest from an unchanged mark. Zephlyn was on target over the extended 2m at Newcastle in March and that proven stamina is to his advantage, for all that earlier turf efforts will need to be improved upon. With that in mind, a chance is taken on INSPIRE HOPE
Completely unexposed on the Flat, she doesn’t look overburdened by an opening mark of 66, though it is the step up in trip that could hold the key.
totewin: Inspire Hope
TAXI
Taxi drop off and pick up point can be found at the front of the Princess Royal entrance. Opposite Gate C.
toteeachway: Marbuzet
