14:20 Ayr

Good To Firm

Virgin Bet Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
  • Win time: 1m 9s
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Ayr

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 924311 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Hold-up horse who had been hard to win with, but he scored at Hamilton (6f, good) last month and followed up in good style at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last week; this should be run to suit and his confidence will be sky high; key player under 8lb penalty (2lb ahead of the handicapper).

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7th

4

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Call Me Ginger

9st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear

12/1

1

(9)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Musselburgh

Call Me Ginger

9st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

17lb lower than when winning at Ascot last September (5f, good to firm; completing a quick double) having been badly out of form since; usually ridden by Amie Waugh; down to Class 5 in a handicap for the first time.

16/1

2nd
8 (8)
Be Proud

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 521385 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

All of his wins have come at 5f (one here) and the cheekpieces are left off, but he's twice run well over 6f at Haydock this month, most recently when fifth of 17 last Sunday (good to firm), and is an each-way contender.

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3rd

8

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Be Proud

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two

16/1

9th

8

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 4lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types.

10/1

9th

2

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ayr

Be Proud

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in.

13/2

3rd
7 (13)
Danzan

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 844233 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Losing run goes back 30 races to February 2018 so is hard to win with; however, he's run loads of good races in the meantime and his form figures this year in handicaps with 16 or more runners read 243; therefore today's scenario should suit and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.

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5th

9

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Danzan

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who has been beaten on his last 20 starts going back to June 2023 but he's been running well of late, including when third in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) and when second of 18 at York (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

10/1

2nd

9

(14)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Danzan

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Ground and trip no problem and, although he's had plenty of chances since last win over a year ago, he's in decent heart and should give another good account.

16/1

3rd

4

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:25 Ayr

Danzan

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/30

33/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 330163

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Won at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month and solid performances the next twice (5f); however, it remains to be seen whether the return to 6f will suit and, either way, today's race may be too competitive for him.

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3rd

3

(1)

18th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Haydock

Never Dark

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Iain Jardine

Justified favouritism at Hamilton (5f, soft) last month and remains well treated on peak form; won off this mark at Haydock in 2023; only midfield at Nottingham on Wednesday but may rebound.

13/2

5th

6

(5)

16th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:50 Nottingham

Never Dark

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

pressed leader

6/1

6

(4)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Never Dark

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Iain Jardine

Scored at Nottingham (5f) in July and not disgraced when seventh in 5f Haydock handicap two days ago; possibilities.

8/1

16/1

Form: 224373 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

0-7 since winning at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in April and remains 11lb higher; however, there have been several creditable runs since, including when third at Thirsk last time, and he could give another good account.

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9th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Ghathanfar

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Some good runs in defeat this April-July and he's well treated on that form; however, this 8yo wasn't performing at the same level in the second half of the summer and needs to raise his game back from a two-month break.

12/1

6th
5 (15)
Boogie Time

16/1

Form: 741115 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Front-runner who won three handicaps in a row in single-figure fields this summer (6f, good/good to firm) and he's better than he showed at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; this 3yo may still have more to offer but he has to bounce back with a career best to prevail today.

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14th

10

(7)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Boogie Time

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, led, headed but pressed leader after 2f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly from over 1f out

25/1

4th

2

(7)

30th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:50 Epsom

Boogie Time

9st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Mark Loughnane

midfield, ridden and outpaced from 2f out, kept on final 110yds, went fourth final strides

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

23rd Jun 2022

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

20:30 Hamilton

Boogie Time

9st 5lb

J: Rhona Pindar

T: K R Burke

led, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon headed, kept on

5/2

Form: 331631 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Scored at Ripon (6f, soft) in May and back to winning ways at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) last time out in July; this unexposed 3yo is open to further improvement and it's too soon in his career to label him a slow-ground specialist, but there is persuasive evidence in that regard.

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3rd

8

(8)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:13 Nottingham

Thornaby Pearl

9st 6lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

6f on testing ground suits him well and he's well capable off this sort of mark; not straightforward but unwise to write him off.

10/1

6th

7

(13)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Thornaby Pearl

9st 5lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

All wins on soft/good to soft, the most recent off 3lb higher at Doncaster (5f) in March; 0-10 since and is quirky but has a good chance provided he takes well to first-time visor.

8/1

5th

2

(1)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Thornaby Pearl

9st 11lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

0-9 since making all on reappearance at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March but he's run well on his last three starts (including on heavy ground) and he's a two-time C&D winner; can make a bold bid.

7/2

Form: 404346 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Runs off the same mark as when winning at Wetherby (7f, good) in April and has run some solid races since; however, he has a modest strike-rate on turf compared to AW, and the drop back to 6f isn't an obvious plus.

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8th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 7lb

J: Franny Norton

T: R Mike Smith

raced in last

50/1

13th

14

(10)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:42 Ayr

Chookie Dunedin

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

towards rear

100/1

Form: 638024 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Having edged down the weights he's run well the last twice, when second at Ascot (6f, good) then fourth at Doncaster (6.5f, good); effective in a big field and might not be far away; unproven on fast ground.

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5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

6th

16

(13)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:12 Newbury

Bernardo OReilly

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Richard Spencer

Veteran who benefited from the pace collapsing in the corresponding event last year, sweeping home to defy a 5lb higher mark; last month's return at Doncaster should have brought him on and he's likely to be arriving on the scene late; yard going well.

12/1

10th
14 (10)
Fortamour

16/1

Form: 387815 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Won by a neck in a small field at Ripon (6f, good) two starts ago and was reportedly struck into when fifth of seven at Ascot subsequently; this hold-up horse is capable of going well if things drop right, but he's been inconsistent this year and hasn't been at his very best.

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9th

2

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:15 Catterick

Fortamour

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Trip and ground will suit and although he's forged a reputation as a Ripon specialist, he is effective elsewhere; only fourth of five in this event 12 months ago and he's 2lb higher today; latest Ripon third was a solid effort though and he's likely to give a good account.

4/1

3rd

12

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Fortamour

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Six-time C&D winner on good ground or worse, most recently a narrow defeat of a respected opponent last month; ran okay in the Great St Wilfrid consolation race six weeks ago but not sure he's the answer this time.

8/1

10th

1

(7)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Ripon

Fortamour

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

raced far side

6/1

14/1

Form: 053475 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Beaten 24 times since sole 2yo win in 2018; however, there have been encouraging signs on his last few starts and, after finding trouble in running at York, he was a creditable fifth in the Great St Wilfrid Consolation (6f, good) last month; continues to edge down the weights and could have a say.

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11th

7

(6)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

True Mason

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Well beaten on soft going on both starts this season but it's a long time since he ran well on such a surface; won twice over C&D (good) last summer and not ruled out now back on better ground.

14/1

12th

1

(6)

6th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Thirsk

True Mason

9st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Won three of his first four starts over 6f on good/AW after joining this yard last summer, but held in his last three; soft ground may not have been ideal in the last two including on last month's Doncaster reappearance, but still 5lb above last winning mark; others preferred.

14/1

10th

15

(12)

2nd Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

15:20 Doncaster

True Mason

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Won three of his first four 6f races for this yard (on good/AW; has form on soft) but couldn't carry on the good work on final two starts in 2022 and sets off after a break with something to prove.

16/1

Form: 556346 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

This year's two C&D wins (good to firm) came in small fields and she hasn't quite fired on her last two starts; however, she runs off her last winning mark and the return to Ayr could be a positive; each-way possible.

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5th

9

(10)

15th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:50 Catterick

Pearl Of Qatar

8st 13lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

pushed along soon after start, in rear on outer, headway from 3f out, raced wide home turn, keeping on and waiting for room from 2f out, ridden and edged left from 1f out, kept on final 110yds, nearest finish

9/1

3rd

8

(10)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Pearl Of Qatar

8st 11lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along when chased winner over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, kept on but lost second inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

10/1

2nd

9

(4)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:19 Ayr

Pearl Of Qatar

9st 7lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on and went second but no chance with winner final 110yds

20/1

Form: 710012

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Landed his second 5f win of the summer when scoring at Lingfield (good to firm) last month before a good second at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time; he's a strong stayer at 5f but that hasn't translated to 6f success, and he's 0-9 at today's distance.

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4th

8

(5)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Show Me Show Me

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

slowly into stride, in rear, reminders after 1f, headway inside final furlong, went fourth towards finish, eyecatcher

20/1

6

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:45 Hamilton

Show Me Show Me

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won at Beverley (5f, good to soft) and Windsor (5f, good to firm) when tried in a visor in August last year; hasn't won again but fair fourth at Ayr last time (5f, good); each-way contender.

8/1

4th

6

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:42 Ayr

Show Me Show Me

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Much lower in the weights than when winning at Beverley and Windsor in August last year, but has only once shown comparable form in the meantime; finished around 10l behind Frank The Spark at Beverley last time.

33/1

14th
18 (21)
Marks Choice

13/2

Form: 450712 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Won the Great St Wilfrid Consolation at Ripon (6f, good) last month and good second over that same C&D next time; has won at Ayr in the past but the big question today is whether he can transfer his fine recent form back to a different course, as Ripon tends to bring out the best in him.

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10th

11

(10)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Marks Choice

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

midfield

10/1

1

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

13:57 Southwell (AW)

Marks Choice

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

3rd

8

(3)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Marks Choice

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Gemma Tutty

led, headed but prominent after 1f

12/1

25/1

Form: 435000 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Down the field on his last three starts but he also wasn't in much form prior to this race last year, when finishing a creditable fifth; has a healthy record in this triumvirate of handicaps, having been third in the Gold Cup in 2018 and fifth in the Silver Cup in 2019, and isn't written off.

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13th

19

(10)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

8st 7lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Tim Easterby

prominent towards far side

25/1

12th

12

(5)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent up the centre, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14 in group

12/1

5th

6

(4)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:29 Ayr

Flying Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along over 1f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance final 110yds, no extra towards finish

13/2

50/1

Form: 304407 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Good fourth in the Silver Cup last year and is now 5lb lower; ran some fair races earlier this season but has been soundly beaten the last twice and needs to up his game if he's to make an impact today.

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16th

15

(20)

17th Sep 2021

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ayr

Northernpowerhouse

9st 6lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Bryan Smart

Good fourth in the Silver Cup last year and is now 5lb lower; ran some fair races earlier this season but has been soundly beaten the last twice and needs to up his game if he's to make an impact today.

50/1

Form: 114839 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

3yo who won two in a row in early summer (6f, good/good to firm) and has run some fair races since; wide draw excuses last Saturday's defeat at Chester but he might be too high in the weights in this warm a race.

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17th

3

(22)

17th Sep 2021

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ayr

Out The Hat

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

3yo who won two in a row in early summer (6f, good/good to firm) and has run some fair races since; wide draw excuses last Saturday's defeat at Chester but he might be too high in the weights in this warm a race.

33/1

50/1

Form: 806104 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Won at York (6f, good to firm) in July and he'll be a player off 4lb higher today if reproducing that form; however, he's had a patchy campaign and hasn't threatened the last twice; others are more solid options.

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18th

11

(17)

17th Sep 2021

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ayr

Citron Major

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won at York (6f, good to firm) in July and he'll be a player off 4lb higher today if reproducing that form; however, he's had a patchy campaign and hasn't threatened the last twice; others are more solid options.

50/1

33/1

Form: -97216 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Good fourth in this race last year (good to soft) and posted his third Ayr win when scoring in July (5f, good to soft); remains on a competitive mark and likes it here, but he could do with slow ground.

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6th

10

(2)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

John Kirkup

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David Thompson

Yet to win on AW; has gone off the boil a touch and leaving off the blinkers, as today, made no difference last time out; limited appeal.

20/1

11th

14

(7)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

13:52 Redcar

John Kirkup

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Thompson

Conditions to suit and has tasted success here before; however, far from prolific in recent times and he'll need to step up on his recent efforts to take this.

12/1

5th

8

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Ripon

John Kirkup

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David Thompson

forced stall open fractionally early and ducked right start

12/1

14/1

Form: 908394 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced 4yo who hasn't fulfilled the promise he showed on turf last year, and he can start slowly; however, he's dropped to an attractive mark and has run solid races in defeat at Newcastle (6f, AW) on two of his last three outings; not ruled out; visored last time, cheekpieces return today.

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8th

5

(7)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:45 Catterick

Musicality

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

On a three-year losing spell and his record for current yard is far from convincing; best watched unless the market suggests a bigger run is expected.

33/1

16th

7

(19)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Thirsk

Musicality

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Had form in much better 6f races than this for previous yard but out of sorts for new connections in 2022; has slipped right down the weights, however, and interesting to see if there are any signs of a revival.

33/1

17th

8

(5)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:05 Redcar

Musicality

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Won two of his first four starts (5f/6f, including on soft) when with Roger Varian, the latter earning him an RPR of 99; way below that level in five starts for this trainer and plenty to prove over this far.

33/1

14/1

Form: 256323

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Remains 8lb higher than when winning at Pontefract (5f, good) in June but has continued in good form and was a close second of 16 off today's mark in the Great St Wilfrid Consolation (6f, good) last month; fair third at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) since and he's one to consider.

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3rd

2

(1)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Ventura Express

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Placed in valuable Racing League event since his clearcut turf win in Beverley and should be okay back on Tapeta but needs to up his game after a couple of below-par recent efforts.

14/1

1

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Ventura Express

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

A dual 5f scorer this term but he came in only seventh of nine in 6f Thirsk handicap last month; he's the sort to bounce back, though.

8/1

7th

1

(2)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Thirsk

Ventura Express

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

in touch with leaders

13/2

10/1

Form: 632352 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Runs off the same mark as when second of 18 for Roger Fell at York (6f, good to firm) in June, and when a close runner-up at Carlisle (6f, good) on last month's stable debut behind a progressive fellow 3yo who has since followed up; strong claims if in similarly good form today.

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10th

8

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Five-time course winner who's regressed sharply on turf this year; last November's 5f victory here came off a 26lb higher mark but the return to Tapeta is the only real angle in with him.

14/1

10th

5

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Pockley

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Six wins have been over 5f/6f/7f at Newcastle; 0-30 on turf; well beaten since finishing second off 22lb higher at Newcastle in March (6f); best watched.

25/1

8th

10

(10)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Musselburgh

Pockley

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Linda Perratt

Struggling badly in recent starts and too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

Form: 416411 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Veteran who is 2-2 since joining this yard and being fitted with a visor, winning at Thirsk (5f, good) then Newmarket (5f, good to firm); clearly thriving and the 5lb penalty and hotter race won't necessarily be his downfall, but the concern is the return to 6f (last six wins at 5f).

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(8)

4th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:15 Nottingham

Secretinthepark

9st 8lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Lisa Williamson

Two good runs in defeat last summer for Rebecca Menzies and very well treated on that form; however, he struggled towards the end of the campaign and this 13yo needs to turn things around on his stable/seasonal debut.

33/1

14th

11

(12)

24th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Secretinthepark

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

disputed lead, ridden and lost position when hampered over 1f out, soon weakened

20/1

8th

2

(2)

26th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:13 Hamilton

Secretinthepark

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Rebecca Menzies

prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

33/1

Form: 0-1113 DBF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Third at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month when bidding for a four-timer and needs something extra to return to winning ways today; however, it was still a good run last time and further improvement is possible from this lightly raced 3yo, who was highly progressive previously.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(8)

1st Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Five good runs from six since returning to AW in November; beaten at odds-on in a four-runner handicap in February (winner won her next start); one to consider.

9/1

2nd

2

(4)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Simon Hodgson

led, briefly headed over 3f out, ridden final furlong, soon faced challenge, headed towards finish

6/4

4th

5

(6)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Madness

9st 5lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

6-21 on AW, the most recent success over C&D in December; close second at Chelmsford (5f) on Thursday, showing he remains in good form; strong chance off same mark.

7/2

Form: 935742 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Non-runner.

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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(8)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Thegreatestshowman

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Amy Murphy

Losing run up to 22, but runner-up on consecutive days last week, firstly in a similar contest to this at Chelmsford (6f, Tapeta) and then a 0-55 handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good); should go well again, but others preferred for the win.

4/1

2nd

8

(6)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:20 Yarmouth

Thegreatestshowman

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Amy Murphy

Dropped a long way in the weights and even this season's best would give him claims at this level; declared 8.20 Chelmsford Tuesday.

8/1

2nd

9

(5)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Thegreatestshowman

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Amy Murphy

Losing run now up to 20, but he won over C&D winner as a 3yo and this will be his first go at this level; good draw and no surprise if he figures.

7/1

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