Ayr

14:00 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 6f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: C&D winner RAMON DI LORIA (nap) arrives in good form and can capitalise on the drop back in trip. Royal Duke is second choice.

1st	6. Ramon Di Loria Fav	3/1
2nd	2. Jump The Gun	13/2
3rd	7. Rory	11/1

Favourite

3/1

Ramon Di Loria

Jockey: Tommie Jakes Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 568213 OR: 57

10 tips

3/1

Comment: Won over C&D (good) last August and back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; close third at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time despite pulling hard and he's a leading contender now back down in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	10/3	57
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	2/1	54
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	11/4	54
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	22/1	56
31/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	12/1	58
10/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	25/1	60

2nd Favourite

7/2

Inanna

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 3U-803 OR: 60

7/2

Comment: Has had issues at the start although the blindfold came off late when she was slowly away at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last Tuesday; finished a good third, which was a welcome return to form after a difficult spell on AW and she's capable of having a big say.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	13/2	60
27/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	100/1	63
20/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	8 / 8	16/1	63
10/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	U / 12	14/1	63
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	3 / 12	7/1	63
14/10/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	12/1	64

Giselles Izzy

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 6/9-2 F: 47-463 OR: 53

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Turf wins have come on good/good to soft, the latest over C&D last August; mixed form since but she was a close third off this reduced mark at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January when last seen; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	14/1	53
11/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	11/1	55
02/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	12/1	57
17/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	33/1	59
03/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	40/1	60
22/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	33/1	62

Royal Duke

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 3162-4 OR: 50

1 tip

11/2

Comment: 4yo who made debut last June, and all of his handicap runs have been at 5f; went very close at Musselburgh (good to soft) last November and shaped when fourth there (good) on his reappearance as though this step back up in trip would be well worth a go; he's one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	4/1	51
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	6/1	50
14/10/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	6 / 9	3/1	50
02/10/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	11/2	46
22/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 11	10/1	46
15/09/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	5	2 / 6	66/1	34

Jump The Gun

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 8/9-8 F: 8-0555 OR: 59

1 tip

13/2

Comment: 8yo whose form has deteriorated and he's been beaten on his last 16 starts going back to November 2023; however, his mark continues to fall and this course winner took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Southwell (AW) last month; not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	22/1	61
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	16/1	63
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	10/1	65
02/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	11 / 11	14/1	68
13/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	28/1	70
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	6/1	72

White Umbrella

Jockey: Jack Nicholls Trainer: Christopher Kellett Age/Wt: 6/9-8 F: 6245-6 OR: 59

7/1

Comment: Beaten 12 times since last win last April but she's 1lb lower than when last successful and returned from a break with a close sixth at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) three weeks ago; also effective on turf; a possible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 13	9/1	59
18/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 11	11/2	60
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	7/1	60
29/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	2 / 10	5/1	60
08/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	4/1	61
28/09/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	11/2	62

Rory

Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/9-5 F: 803556 OR: 56

11/1

Comment: He hasn't been at his best this year but there have been some fair performances and he's fully 10lb lower than when winning at Newcastle last July; not ruled out each-way.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	4/1	57
15/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	13/2	59
14/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 11	13/2	60
04/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	66/1	60
25/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	33/1	63
17/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	20/1	65

Agnes Grey

Jockey: Zak Wheatley Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 91866- OR: 58

33/1

Comment: Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Carlisle (6f, soft) last September; however, good runs were scarce last season and she was no better than sixth across her final three outings; slow ground may suit best.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	6 / 10	6/1	59
18/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	6 / 13	18/1	60
16/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	8 / 11	5/2	60
11/09/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 16	14/1	55
12/08/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	9 / 10	50/1	59
24/06/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	11 / 12	20/1	64

Bernie The Bear

Jockey: Alex Jary Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 5/8-9 F: 65393 OR: 46

50/1

Comment: He's finished third in AW classified races on two of his last three starts; not written off each-way but he's on a long losing sequence and is 0-13 on turf; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	3 / 7	8/1	47
10/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	9 / 11	10/3	47
07/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	3 / 7	7/1	48
27/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	5 / 9	4/1	48
10/02/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	6	6 / 11	11/2	49
27/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	8/1	49

King Of The Jungle

Jockey: Archie Young Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 253534 OR: 58

Comment: Won at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) last September and he's run some good races in defeat since December, including when fourth back on turf at Leicester (6f, good) on Saturday; could be thereabouts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	6	4 / 11	6/1	58
02/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	10/1	58
15/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	16/5	59
30/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	16/5	59
10/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	2/1	59
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	2 / 9	6/4	58

Ayr

14:30 - RESULT

Runners: 14 Distance: 1m Stakes Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It may pay to take a chance on the debutant COULSEA, whose trainer Craig Lidster has had a few newcomers run well this spring.

1st	11. Rosemary May	11/2
2nd	12. In A Hurry	10/1
3rd	8. Bin Ajwad 2nd Fav	11/4

Favourite

2/1

Rosemary's Rose

Jockey: K T O'Neill Trainer: Alice Haynes Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 4-

2/1

Comment: Failed to settle and didn't get clear run when fair fourth on debut at Bath last September (1m, good; 14-1); this is her first run since and the hood is left off, but this half-sister to two winners is not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Bath / Unknown / F		4	4 / 10	14/1	-

2nd Favourite

11/4

Bin Ajwad

Jockey: C Lee Trainer: James Tate Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 4

9 tips

11/4

Comment: Has an attractive pedigree and he was a well-backed favourite when fourth on recent debut at Newcastle (7f, AW), where he was hampered at the start; open to improvement and he's a key player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	4 / 12	15/8	-

Rosemary May

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 94

1 tip

11/2

Comment: Made debut on April 4 and she showed improved form on her second start when fourth of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) on April 12, when beaten about 5l at 100-1; the extra 1f could suit and she's in the picture.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		5	4 / 15	100/1	-
04/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F		5	9 / 9	100/1	-

Sure And Stedfast

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 484- OR: 67

9/1

Comment: 0-5 and yet to really threaten, but he was a fair fourth in a Musselburgh maiden (7f, good to soft) last November when last seen and might not be far away in this modest contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	2	4 / 10	25/1	69
29/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	16/1	69
28/08/24	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	4	4 / 9	50/1	-
13/08/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	7 / 11	16/1	-
29/07/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	4 / 5	66/1	-

Lady Plimsoll

Jockey: C Horgan Trainer: John S. O'Donoghue Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 6-20

9/1

Comment: Well beaten at Dundalk in January last time but was found to be lame; prior to that she was a promising runner-up there (1m, AW) on her second start and this Irish raider is in calculations in view of that performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/01/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	12 / 14	8/1	-
10/01/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	2 / 10	25/1	-
13/12/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	6 / 14	50/1	-

In A Hurry

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 2-

1 tip

10/1

Comment: 15-8 favourite when 1l runner-up at Newcastle (7f, AW) last June; absent since and that was a weak contest, but she's in good hands and has been found a winnable race for her return to action.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	2 / 8	15/8	-

Tee Aitch Aye

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 4/10-0 F: 4

16/1

Comment: Slowly away and outpaced before keeping on for 6l fourth of eight at 80-1 on this month's belated debut at Musselburgh (1m, good); open to improvement and in with a chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F		5	4 / 8	80/1	-

Lights Go Down

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 94

16/1

Comment: Soundly beaten at 200-1 (7f) and 33-1 (1m2f) this spring on his first two starts (latest last Thursday) and others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	Beverley / Unknown / F		5	4 / 10	33/1	-
29/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	9 / 12	200/1	-

Coulsea

Jockey: William Pyle Trainer: Craig Lidster Age/Wt: 3/9-2

1 tip

28/1

Comment: 10,000euros yearling; by Coulsty; second foal; dam 7f 2yo winner (RPR 89) from useful family; trainer can ready one first time and the standard set by those who have raced is only ordinary.

Taylormade Lad

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 8-4

50/1

Comment: Well beaten at triple-figure odds on first two starts (7f/1m).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		4	4 / 6	100/1	-
05/11/24	Redcar / Unknown / F		5	8 / 11	200/1	-

Dutch Duke

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 0-

80/1

Comment: Brother to a useful 6f winner but he was always behind at 125-1 on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) last November and has to leave that miles behind.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	10 / 12	125/1	-

Dwindling Funds

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 4/10-0 F: 8

250/1

Comment: There's potential in his pedigree but he was tailed off at 66-1 on this month's belated debut at Musselburgh (1m, good).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F		5	8 / 8	66/1	-

Can't Chant

Jockey: Tommie Jakes Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 4/9-9

250/1

Comment: 10,000gns yearling; fifth foal; Gregorian half-sister to three winners including Fantasy Believer (1m-1m3f; RPR 99) and Three Dons (1m-1m4f; 85); however, this is a belated debut and she may be best watched.

Masala Chai

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 5/9-11 F: 57

300/1

Comment: Didn't achieve much in bumpers and well beaten at triple-figure odds this year on her first two Flat starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	300/1	-
27/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	5 / 5	125/1	-
28/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / HF	5	5 / 9	100/1	-
06/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / HF	5	12 / 14	125/1	-
20/12/23	Newbury / Unknown / HF	4	7 / 17	20/1	-

Ayr

15:00 - RESULT

Runners: 5 Distance: 5f Stakes Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: Irish challenger NUEVO SLOVO was soundly beaten on his debut at Dundalk but in a warm race and he could be a lot sharper today.

1st	2. Nuevo Slovo 2nd Fav	5/2
2nd	4. Wateen	5/1
3rd	3. Society Of Honor Fav	9/4

Favourite

9/4

Society Of Honor

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 2/9-7

5 tips

9/4

Comment: 32,000euros foal, £44,000 yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to four winners, out of useful 6f/7f winner; this Nando Parrado newcomer is from a good northern yard and could go well.

2nd Favourite

5/2

Mr Nippy

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 2/9-7

4 tips

5/2

Comment: 26,000gns yearling; by Kameko; first foal; dam 5f-1m2f winner for yard (including 2yo/triple Group 3; RPR 113); stable has won the last two runnings with newcomers; key player on debut.

Nuevo Slovo

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John S. O'Donoghue Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 6

1 tip

5/2

Comment: 25-1 when 13l sixth on debut at Dundalk (5f, AW); however, his inexperience was evident and that form has worked out well; this Irish raider is a half-brother to two winners and could pose a much bigger threat today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F		-	6 / 8	25/1	-

Wateen

Jockey: K T O'Neill Trainer: Alice Haynes Age/Wt: 2/9-2

2 tips

5/1

Comment: 32,000gns yearling; first foal; unraced dam related to two pretty useful winners, out of 7f/1m 2yo Listed winner; this Profitable newcomer has travelled from Newmarket and she's not ruled out.

Youfillupmysenses

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 8

18/1

Comment: Has a speedy pedigree and her trainer's 2yos tend to need their debut runs, but she didn't show enough when 22-1 at Thirsk (5f, good) 16 days ago to have compelling claims this afternoon.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Thirsk / Unknown / F		4	8 / 10	22/1	-

Ayr

15:30 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 2f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: This could go to the reappearing CAN'T STOP NOW, who won over C&D on two of his final four outings last term.

1st	1. Spirit Of Acklam Fav	6/5
2nd	7. Can't Stop Now	15/2
3rd	6. Curran	7/1

Favourite

6/5

Spirit Of Acklam

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 0353-0 OR: 79

3 tips

6/5

Comment: Well beaten in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Doncaster last month but this lightly raced 4yo may have needed the run and he's 1lb lower than when a close third over C&D last October; chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	17 / 21	17/2	80
21/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 11	9/2	80
21/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	4/1	81
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	9/2	80
18/05/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	13 / 13	9/1	80
27/04/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	1 / 5	4/9	-

2nd Favourite

4/1

Sea Regal

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 17526- OR: 76

4 tips

4/1

Comment: Inconsistent during last season's 3yo campaign for William Haggas but she showed plenty of ability on a couple of occasions; changed hands for 25,000gns in December and new trainer often does very well with recruits from other stables; interesting to see how she goes in the betting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	6 / 12	7/1	77
30/08/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	4	2 / 6	11/2	74
22/07/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	5/1	77
05/07/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	7 / 10	11/8	-
19/05/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	5/6	-
24/11/23	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	3 / 9	13/8	-

Curran

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Charlie Johnston Age/Wt: 4/9-3 F: 3545-9 OR: 72

3 tips

7/1

Comment: He's now 10lb lower than when a fair third over C&D last July and he may have needed this month's reappearance run; however, he was also soundly beaten on his final three runs last year and has to turn things around.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	11/1	74
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	8/1	77
04/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	20/1	81
29/07/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	9/1	82
07/07/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	33/1	82
12/05/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	7 / 7	10/1	84

Can't Stop Now

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 8/9-1 F: 61010- OR: 70

2 tips

15/2

Comment: Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	12 / 12	13/2	71
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	12/1	67
15/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	11 / 13	20/1	67
10/08/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	16/1	63
18/07/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	9/1	65
10/06/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 13	17/2	66

Cougar

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 0/0-96 OR: 75

12/1

Comment: Useful on the Flat and over hurdles in 2022; however, he struggled on two hurdle starts earlier this year and it's been the same story back on the Flat for this yard the last twice; lots to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	100/1	80
20/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	9 / 11	25/1	85
10/02/25	Catterick / Handicap / H	4	9 / 9	50/1	114
26/01/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	4	P / 9	20/1	117
12/11/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / H	-	8 / 14	8/1	115
15/10/24	Punchestown / Handicap / H	-	6 / 16	12/1	116

Cavallo Pazzo

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Daragh Bourke Age/Wt: 6/9-3 F: 0094- OR: 72

12/1

Comment: Lacks a recent run and needs to prove his stamina, but he returned to form with a staying-on fourth over 7f at Redcar last November when last seen and he's worth another go at this trip; not discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	14/1	74
30/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	9 / 9	125/1	77
12/08/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	80/1	80
20/07/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	4	11 / 11	20/1	82
05/11/23	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	11 / 22	8/1	83
14/10/23	Naas / Handicap / F	-	9 / 11	4/1	83

Sophiesticate

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 2659/ OR: 64

20/1

Comment: C&D winner who is 4lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh in June 2023; this is her first run since that October; not written off on comeback but it's a very hefty absence to defy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	9 / 12	33/1	68
02/10/23	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	5 / 5	28/1	71
21/09/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	10/1	69
12/08/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	14/1	68
31/07/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	3	4 / 5	12/1	71
15/07/23	York / Handicap / F	4	9 / 9	15/2	72

Ayr Poet

Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 10/8-5 F: 1750- OR: 60

1 tip

22/1

Comment: 10yo who was soundly beaten more often than not in the second half of last year but he managed a C&D win in October (his fifth success here) and ran pretty well first time up last spring; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	66/1	61
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	12/1	62
29/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 9	6/1	62
14/10/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	3/1	58
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	8 / 12	25/1	58
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	10 / 13	28/1	60

Samra Star

Jockey: Tommie Jakes Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 76-385 OR: 77

50/1

Comment: Won Wolverhampton novice for Richard Hughes last August and fair third there in January; however, this headstrong filly was soundly on her recent stable debut at Musselburgh and is perhaps best watched for now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	5 / 5	25/1	79
30/01/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	5/1	81
06/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 5	9/4	82
07/11/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	11/2	83
03/09/24	Goodwood / Unknown / F	4	7 / 10	17/2	-
16/08/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 11	12/1	-

Chiefman

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 25360- OR: 66

80/1

Comment: Lightly raced 4yo who is well handicapped on his form last spring and perhaps his fortunes will have been revived by a break; however, he was beaten a long way on his final two outings last season, which dents confidence.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	80/1	68
29/07/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	6 / 6	66/1	70
01/07/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	14/1	70
10/06/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 5	10/1	72
02/05/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	2 / 3	4/5	74
04/04/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	2 / 4	13/8	72

Ayr

16:05 - RESULT

Runners: 12 Distance: 7f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Preference is for STARLINER, who was placed in higher-grade company recently and benefits from Tommie Jakes' useful 5lb claim today.

1st	9. Yaaser 2nd Fav	9/2
2nd	7. Starliner	7/1
3rd	3. Count Palatine	12/1

Favourite

10/3

Our Dagger

Jockey: J Fanning Trainer: Daragh Bourke Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 10-11 OR: 61

3 tips

10/3

Comment: Low-mileage 4yo who is 2-2 on AW for new stable this year, finishing strongly to win quite cosily over 7f on both occasions; absent since mid-February and moves up in grade for this turf return but could quite plausibly have more improvement to come for Daragh Bourke.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	8/11	55
31/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	10/3	52
22/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	17 / 24	33/1	52
14/08/24	Ffos Las / Handicap / F	6	1 / 7	15/8	47
10/07/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	6 / 17	16/1	50
21/04/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	14 / 14	200/1	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Yaaser

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/9-5 F: 1740-3 OR: 70

5 tips

9/2

Comment: Almost always loses ground at the start but kept on well for third on seasonal reappearance at Redcar (1m, good to firm) a week ago and can cope with today's drop back in trip; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	3	3 / 8	40/1	70
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	12 / 13	15/2	71
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	12/1	71
21/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	7/1	73
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	9/2	68
19/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	5	11 / 13	12/1	68

Red Mirage

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn Age/Wt: 7/9-9 F: 4538- OR: 74

1 tip

13/2

Comment: Ought to have been suited by the soft ground when ending last season with a below-par run but has a very good record when fresh and is now 3lb lower than when beginning his 2024 campaign with a win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	8 / 9	7/1	76
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	15/2	77
01/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	5 / 6	11/2	78
12/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	4 / 12	13/2	79
14/06/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	10/3	80
04/06/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	6/1	80

Starliner

Jockey: Tommie Jakes Trainer: Linda Perratt Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 674523 OR: 72

2 tips

7/1

Comment: In good form on AW before returning to turf with creditable third at Thirsk (7f, good) this month; remains on a workable mark and is reunited with 5lb claimer Tommie Jakes (who has won on him) today; major player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	3 / 13	18/1	72
29/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	6/1	70
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	5 / 10	16/1	71
22/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	25/1	72
14/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	28/1	74
14/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	6/1	74

Twilight Diamond

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: -125 OR: 74

15/2

Comment: Unexposed 4yo who won small-field novice on debut in January; just a respectable fifth on last month's handicap debut (also 6f, AW), though, and needs this new trip-and-surface combination to enable improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	9/2	75
26/02/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 4	9/4	-
18/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 4	8/1	-

Beattie Is Back

Jockey: O J Orr Trainer: Richard Fahey Age/Wt: 6/9-8 F: 2670 OR: 73

9/1

Comment: Well handicapped on some of his winter AW form but did not fire when back on turf in first-time blinkers (now removed) a fortnight ago and comes here with a bit to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	14/1	75
22/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	25/1	77
07/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	4/1	77
08/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	9/2	77
12/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	11/2	77
01/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	18/1	74

Keep Warm

Jockey: Billy Garritty Trainer: Michael & David Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 2873- OR: 71

11/1

Comment: Yet to add to his two 2yo wins but gave good account when placed at Redcar (7f, soft) in November and resumes on a 1lb lower mark; also suited by good ground; has a chance if fully tuned up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/11/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	12/1	72
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	16/1	73
26/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	15/2	74
12/07/24	York / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	17/2	74
06/06/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	13/2	74
26/04/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	2 / 13	12/1	72

Count Palatine

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 0110-7 OR: 74

1 tip

12/1

Comment: Came good last season with two 7f wins in September (good to soft/good); made nothing more than a satisfactory reappearance this month but has possibilities here if that run brought him on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	7 / 13	33/1	75
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	11 / 12	22/1	75
25/09/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 15	14/1	73
16/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	12/1	67
25/07/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	5	12 / 13	22/1	69
08/07/24	Ripon / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	9/1	70

Kode Secret

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 6002- OR: 61

12/1

Comment: Suffered dip in form after winning consecutive 7f races last May/June but was seemingly back in the groove when second to Count Palatine at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in September, having raced wide throughout; not yet fully exposed; market helpful on seasonal reappearance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	12/1	61
10/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	25/1	63
21/07/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	12 / 14	3/1	64
04/07/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	4/1	64
21/06/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	9/4	58
30/05/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 6	7/4	53

Iris Dancer

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Tristan Davidson Age/Wt: 7/8-11 F: 85700- OR: 62

1 tip

20/1

Comment: Dual 6f winner off higher marks last season; stays 7f well enough but signed off with two down-the-field runs in October and does not have a compelling record when fresh.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	4	11 / 11	25/1	65
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	50/1	67
22/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	5/1	68
04/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	17/2	69
21/08/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	4	8 / 10	4/1	70
13/08/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 15	12/1	70

Orbital Chime

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Katie Scott Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 5534- OR: 72

28/1

Comment: Consistent without winning during five-race campaign for James Horton last season (6f-7f); starts off for new stable on a workable mark but has fitness to prove and would appeal more on good to soft or slower.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/10/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	7/1	73
12/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	3 / 12	12/1	74
02/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 13	17/2	75
17/07/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	5 / 12	12/1	75
05/07/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	6 / 11	40/1	77
15/09/23	Chester / Handicap / F	4	4 / 11	80/1	79

Freedom Day

Jockey: A Elliott Trainer: Paul Robson Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 6440- OR: 72

66/1

Comment: Did not hit top gear during light Flat campaign for Mark Walford in 2024 and has cut little ice over hurdles for Paul Robson this year, with latest heavy defeat coming off a lowly handicap mark; difficult to enthuse over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Stratford / Handicap / H	5	7 / 10	20/1	78
13/03/25	Hexham / Unknown / H	4	5 / 7	80/1	-
07/03/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	4 / 9	50/1	-
22/02/25	Newcastle / Unknown / H	4	10 / 10	33/1	-
16/02/25	Musselburgh / Unknown / H	4	U / 9	20/1	-
03/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	10 / 11	15/2	73

Ayr

16:40 - RESULT

Runners: 7 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: It's hard to oppose CITY OF STRANGERS, who won a 15-runner handicap very comfortably last week and can overcome a 6lb penalty here.

1st	2. Luna A Inbhir Nis	50/1
2nd	5. Another Bungle	14/1
3rd	6. Pastoral Way	9/1

Favourite

8/13

City Of Strangers

Jockey: T Eaves Trainer: Ivan Furtado Age/Wt: 3/9-13 F: 45-61 OR: 55

9 tips

8/13

Comment: Displayed huge jolt of improvement on handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last Monday, readily making all to win by 5l; needs to prove she's fully effective over 5f but looks very well treated under 6lb penalty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	6	1 / 15	18/1	55
10/04/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	6 / 12	40/1	-
18/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	5 / 9	22/1	-
07/09/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 4	40/1	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Barmyblade

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 7750-1 OR: 52

2 tips

5/1

Comment: Unplaced all seven 2yo starts but ran on well to cause 33-1 surprise when back in action at Catterick (5f, good) this month, despite hanging left in closing stages; only 2lb higher here and further progress is possible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	1 / 14	33/1	50
02/10/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	50/1	54
15/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	33/1	55
26/07/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	6	7 / 10	66/1	58
06/07/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	12/1	60
15/06/24	Chester / Unknown / F	2	9 / 10	66/1	-

Pastoral Way

Jockey: C Horgan Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 56-443 OR: 53

9/1

Comment: Made the frame in his first two handicaps, more recently when third of seven at Newcastle (5f, AW) five weeks ago; 2lb lower for this turf return and considered each-way.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	10/3	55
24/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 8	13/2	56
25/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	4 / 12	8/1	-
29/04/24	Ayr / Unknown / F	5	6 / 6	2/1	-
22/04/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	5 / 11	11/2	-

Auntie Jo

Jockey: D Nolan Trainer: David O'Meara Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 3-3573 OR: 56

1 tip

11/1

Comment: 11-race maiden who has became rather disappointing; that said, she kept on pretty well when third of seven at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) nine days ago and has each-way claims here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	12/1	57
04/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 8	4/1	59
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	5 / 9	20/1	60
24/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	18/5	61
21/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 10	8/1	62
22/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	66/1	65

Another Bungle

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 77-8 OR: 54

14/1

Comment: Showed minor promise on both 5f 2yo starts but made a low-key reappearance last month (6f) and needs to up his game on this handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	8 / 8	22/1	-
24/10/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	7 / 10	66/1	-
18/09/24	Beverley / Unknown / F	5	7 / 9	22/1	-

Inertia

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Michael Dods Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 6655- OR: 51

14/1

Comment: Spoiled his chance by racing too freely in both nurseries last year but showed enough raw ability to suggest he can win at this level if/when he learns to settle better; gelded during 226-day break and is now hooded for the first time; not ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/09/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	5 / 6	4/1	53
23/07/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	13/2	56
13/07/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	6 / 6	9/1	-
11/06/24	Wetherby / Unknown / F	4	6 / 9	15/2	-
18/05/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	4	6 / 9	8/1	-

Luna A Inbhir Nis

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Katie Scott Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 7-19 OR: 57

50/1

Comment: Beat short-odds favourite in two-runner Newcastle novice (5f, AW) last month but that form is of little value and she was last of nine over that C&D when 100-1 for subsequent handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	9 / 9	100/1	60
01/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 2	7/2	-
30/09/24	Hamilton / Unknown / F	4	7 / 7	200/1	-
11/09/24	Carlisle / Unknown / F	5	10 / 11	80/1	-

Wee Mary

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Rebecca Menzies Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 069-26 OR: 54

Comment: Ex-Irish maiden who ran well from the front when second on seasonal/stable/handicap debut at Southwell (5f, AW) this month; never involved after blowing the start at Wolverhampton nine days ago but has possibilities if she breaks on terms.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	6 / 7	10/3	54
04/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	2 / 8	9/1	52
15/08/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	9 / 11	80/1	-
19/07/24	Down Royal / Unknown / F	-	6 / 7	80/1	-
08/06/24	Navan / Unknown / F	-	13 / 16	80/1	-

Glad Eye

Jockey: William Pyle Trainer: Craig Lidster Age/Wt: 3/9-0 F: 7030-4 OR: 48

Comment: Seven-race maiden; has a more realistic chance now back in a handicap but her tendency to race too freely remains a concern and her record is not persuasive; fitted with eyeshields for first time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	4	4 / 6	66/1	50
16/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	12 / 12	22/1	52
08/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 5	11/1	53
14/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	10 / 11	66/1	56
25/09/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	4	7 / 10	200/1	-
16/09/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	7 / 8	80/1	-

Crackinthunder

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 977- OR: 47

Comment: Soundly beaten at triple-digit odds in three AW novice races at Newcastle (5f-6f; hooded) towards end of 2024; has lowly mark for this turf/handicap debut but still needs to take a big step forward.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	7 / 11	100/1	-
06/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	7 / 9	125/1	-
11/11/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	9 / 9	125/1	-

Ayr

17:13 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 5f HCap Handicap Going: GOOD

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Ben Haslam's FLYING SCOTSMAN did not have the race run to suit when third at Catterick this month and can be given another chance.

1st	2. Glasses Up Fav	5/2
2nd	4. Vampire Slayer 2nd Fav	10/3
3rd	1. Agathon	11/1

Favourite

5/2

Glasses Up

Jockey: D Allan Trainer: R. Mike Smith Age/Wt: 10/9-9 F: 448-34 OR: 59

3 tips

5/2

Comment: Veteran who began this season with two very respectable runs, latterly when dead-heating for fourth in much stronger race than this at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) a fortnight ago; sure to be suited by the return to this track; probably won't be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	4 / 13	50/1	59
02/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	3 / 5	17/2	56
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	8 / 8	12/1	58
29/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	22/1	58
18/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	28/1	59
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 10	5/1	60

2nd Favourite

10/3

Vampire Slayer

Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: Daragh Bourke Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 5422-7 OR: 57

2 tips

10/3

Comment: Ran well over hurdles in February but was safely held when back on the Flat this month and is now 0-20; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	5	7 / 10	13/2	58
07/03/25	Ayr / Handicap / H	5	6 / 10	11/2	99
13/02/25	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	5 / 13	14/1	100
02/01/25	Ayr / Unknown / H	4	8 / 11	100/1	-
15/12/24	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	8 / 12	100/1	-
17/10/24	Carlisle / Unknown / H	4	6 / 10	150/1	-

Flying Scotsman

Jockey: P Mulrennan Trainer: Ben Haslam Age/Wt: 8/9-8 F: 4-1433 OR: 58

6 tips

7/2

Comment: Began this year with 12.5f AW win in January and stayed on well for third when back on turf at Thirsk (1m4f, good) this month; 1lb lower here and can be seen to better effect if there is more emphasis on stamina.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	3/1	59
10/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	3 / 5	3/1	60
04/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 6	9/2	60
31/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 9	9/2	56
28/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	15/2	58
15/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	25/1	59

Stand Strong

Jockey: P J McDonald Trainer: Ewan Whillans Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 7856-0 OR: 57

9/1

Comment: Nine-race maiden who made a low-key seasonal debut over 1m2f this month; continues to slide down the weights but the combination of longer trip and first-time cheekpieces needs to prompt a better performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Redcar / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	14/1	60
06/11/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	20/1	65
18/10/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 8	22/1	69
23/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	66/1	74
03/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	40/1	75
12/08/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	4	9 / 10	33/1	79

Agathon

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser Trainer: Rebecca Menzies Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 4/0/653 OR: 59

11/1

Comment: Ex-Irish maiden who arguably ran better than eventual 7l defeat suggests when third of five on recent handicap debut at Nottingham (2m, good; first-time cheekpieces); remains very lightly raced and may benefit from this drop back in trip; a possible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	6	3 / 5	12/1	60
10/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	5 / 5	200/1	-
21/02/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	6 / 8	12/1	-
12/10/23	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	12 / 20	14/1	-
30/07/22	Galway / Unknown / F	-	4 / 7	6/1	-

Crystal Guard

Jockey: Mohammed Tabti Trainer: Iain Jardine Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 748-75 OR: 45

1 tip

11/1

Comment: Scored for Mohammed Tabti over C&D (good) off a basement mark last spring and bettered his reappearance run when keeping-on fifth at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last month; each-way claims at least.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 10	18/1	45
14/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	6	7 / 11	18/1	46
10/10/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	8 / 10	20/1	46
02/10/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	13/2	46
12/09/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 9	8/1	46
09/08/24	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 6	3/1	47

Twoforthegutter

Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Christopher Kellett Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 2073-6 OR: 56

16/1

Comment: Dual winner at Hamilton last spring (1m4f/1m5f, good), latterly off today's mark; raced a bit too freely and was safely held on this month's reappearance outing but is entitled to have benefited from that outing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	6 / 8	4/1	57
07/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	3 / 8	16/1	58
04/09/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	11/1	60
28/08/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	10 / 14	8/1	60
06/08/24	Catterick / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	10/3	58
19/07/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 6	4/1	58

Aighear

Jockey: Amie Waugh Trainer: Jim Goldie Age/Wt: 7/8-9 F: 2544/ OR: 45

28/1

Comment: Won over 1m7f here in 2022 and was in fairly good form when last seen in autumn 2023 but it's very hard to gauge how much ability she retains as a 7yo; the market may guide.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/10/23	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	9/2	47
03/10/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	6	4 / 9	9/2	48
24/09/23	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 7	7/1	48
13/09/23	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	2 / 5	15/2	48
23/08/23	Carlisle / Handicap / F	6	4 / 7	5/1	48
14/08/23	Hamilton / Handicap / F	6	2 / 7	13/8	48

Neddies Boy

Jockey: A Mullen Trainer: Daragh Bourke Age/Wt: 7/9-2 F: S07-67 OR: 52

40/1

Comment: Became disappointing in Ireland after his 1m4f AW win in February 2024 and, following a layoff, was well beaten on both AW starts for new stable in March (12.5f/1m2f); others have much less to prove.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	7 / 7	16/1	55
04/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	6 / 6	16/1	57
12/06/24	Limerick / Unknown / F	-	7 / 11	14/1	55
17/05/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	10 / 21	8/1	58
05/05/24	Sligo / Handicap / F	-	S / 14	15/2	58
15/03/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	5 / 14	13/2	58

Foshan

Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Adam Nicol Age/Wt: 6/8-9 F: 907-50 OR: 45

40/1

Comment: Didn't run badly off his lowly hurdle mark last month but this 25-race maiden makes very limited appeal on his Flat return; tongue-tie added.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	5 / 10	25/1	74
16/02/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / H	5	7 / 11	100/1	71
23/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	6	11 / 11	80/1	41
14/01/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	6	5 / 9	66/1	41
26/12/24	Sedgefield / Handicap / H	5	10 / 13	50/1	76
14/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / H	5	P / 12	100/1	74