16:45 Ayr

Good

Microtech Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Ayr

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 530470 CD

Last run: 1 day

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Below best so far this season and slow starts continue to hold him back; finished down the field over 1m here yesterday.

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12th

6

(13)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away

6/1

4th

5

(8)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start, in rear

10/1

7th

10

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:10 Ayr

Yaaser

9st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

slowly away, raced in last

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 311833 C

Last run: 1 day

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Won twice in August (7f here/1m at Musselburgh); got no luck in his hat-trick bid and soft ground was not ideal last week but he was a good third here yesterday; should go well again.

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2nd

9

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Braes Of Doune

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Won twice in August (7f here/1m at Musselburgh); got no luck in his hat-trick bid and soft ground was not ideal last week but he was a good third here yesterday; should go well again.

13/2

3rd

8

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:23 Ayr

Braes Of Doune

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear

7/1

3rd

14

(6)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:03 Carlisle

Braes Of Doune

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Winner on good ground at Ayr (7f) and Musselburgh (1m) last month; badly hampered in hat-trick bid; could go well but soft ground perhaps not ideal (has won on good to soft).

7/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 774355 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict

Dual winner; wilted late on after a positive ride last time at Ripon (1m, good to firm); entitled to win races off this low a mark.

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4

(11)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Mount King

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Yet to score this term but he got right back on track when third of 12 in 1m Ayr handicap ten days ago; scored twice over 1m last autumn and he's weighted to go well here.

4/1

3rd

6

(5)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Mount King

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Dual winner; wilted late on after a positive ride last time at Ripon (1m, good to firm); entitled to win races off this low a mark.

9/1

5th

4

(4)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Ripon

Mount King

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Mixed record this season but he ran well when third at Beverley two starts ago (didn't quite see out 1m2f) and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not discounted.

13/2

14/1

Form: 258638 CD

Last run: 1 day

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict

Under a length away at Musselburgh last week but he wasn't overly convincing with his finishing effort and he made no impact here on Thursday.

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1st

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:20 Musselburgh

Golden Valour

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Returned from a spell of hurdling to break turf duck over 1m at Ayr in May; has had some close calls over that trip and 7f since but needs more than his latest run over this trip, at Ayr on Thursday.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:50 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Ended long losing run with 1m win here in May off 2lb higher; held his form since and last week's C&D second was a positive effort; each-way claims again.

8/1

2nd

8

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Golden Valour

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

Has ordinary strike-rate of 3-57 but his last win came at this track in May and he was a creditable fourth back here (1m, good) 11 days ago; hasn't run over this trip for a long time but he has possibilities if he can repeat his latest form; acts on fast and soft ground.

13/2

Form: 030069 C

Last run: 1 day

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict

Won over 7f at this meeting 12 months ago when 6lb higher and went close over that same trip here in July; not so good since though and he dropped out here yesterday.

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6th

2

(1)

15th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell

Continues to edge down the weights and was beaten less than 2l into fourth of ten over 7f here 11 days ago; shaped as though the return to this trip would suit and holds each-way claims.

100/30

4th

1

(10)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

End Zone

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

towards rear

3/1

5th

12

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

End Zone

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Won over 7f at this meeting 12 months ago when 6lb higher and went close over that same trip here in July; not so good since though and he dropped out here yesterday.

14/1

5/1

Form: 612243 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Multiple winner who is fine from 1m to 1m2f; consistent of late and hasn't had the run of things in his last two races; respected.

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7th

9

(10)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Jewel Maker

9st 5lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who has followed his 1m win at Pontefract in July with a series of good runs, most recently a close fourth behind Can't Stop Now over C&D last week; should remain competitive.

10/1

4th

9

(4)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Jewel Maker

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Pontefract (1m, good) in July and he's held his form since then including when a close third at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate run; usually held-up and he could make a big impact if he gets a good pace and some luck.

9/1

6th

2

(3)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Jewel Maker

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Multiple winner who is fine from 1m to 1m2f; consistent of late and hasn't had the run of things in his last two races; respected.

5/1

Form: 852144 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

1m Wetherby winner on good ground; solid latest run on his return from a break and that was over 7f when close behind Braes Of Doune; can go well.

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4th

13

(2)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

dwelt start, towards rear, good headway over 2f out, went fourth inside final furlong, kept on

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Won at Wetherby (1m, good) in June and he's been beaten less than 3l in three runs since including a close fourth over C&D (good to soft) on his penultimate run; still has potential after only eight starts and he's in the mix back in trip.

13/2

7th

7

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

John L Sullivan

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Lucinda Russell

1m Wetherby winner on good ground; solid latest run on his return from a break and that was over 7f when close behind Braes Of Doune; can go well.

13/2

Form: 865851 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict

Back from wind surgery when exploiting his reduced mark with a head success last week at Newcastle (1m AW); had nothing in hand and now carries a penalty back in a Class 5.

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5th

7

(11)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Game Management

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Back from wind surgery when exploiting his reduced mark with a head success last month over C&D; finished down the field under a penalty at Ayr but he was forced wide and was beaten around only 3l; now only 3lb higher than for his win and he's not ruled out back on AW.

10/1

8th

11

(7)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Game Management

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Back from wind surgery when exploiting his reduced mark with a head success last week at Newcastle (1m AW); had nothing in hand and now carries a penalty back in a Class 5.

8/1

1st

10

(11)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Game Management

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Placed in a Thirsk novice event (7f, good) this time last year but has been unable to get to grips with what the handicapper has been asking of him; returns from wind surgery with plenty to prove.

20/1

Form: 793373 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Won a 1m nursery 12 months ago off this mark and it was a good run on the AW last time when tried in a hood; thereabouts if he's as good again.

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4th

2

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Swift Salian

10st 11lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

prominent, no extra inside final furlong

6/1

9th

3

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Swift Salian

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a 1m nursery 12 months ago off this mark and it was a good run on the AW last time when tried in a hood; thereabouts if he's as good again.

15/2

3rd

2

(9)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swift Salian

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David & Nicola Barron

Back off the same mark as when winning a Doncaster nursery (1m, good to soft) in good style a year ago; hood enlisted on AW debut; worth a second look.

13/2

12/1

Form: -04567

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Just the one win from 13 and that was over 1m4f last August; quiet this year and now runs over 1m, the shortest trip he's contested since 7f debut; risky enough.

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1st

3

(2)

14th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Sutue Alshams

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in third and in touch with leaders, went second over 6f out, ridden and led narrowly 3f out, kept on and went clear final 110yds

16/1

11

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Sutue Alshams

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Iain Jardine

A fair 1m4f winner in 2023 but he's yet to hit top form this term, tenth of 12 in 1m Ayr handicap ten days ago; needs a step forward.

20/1

10th

10

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Sutue Alshams

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Just the one win from 13 and that was over 1m4f last August; quiet this year and now runs over 1m, the shortest trip he's contested since 7f debut; risky enough.

12/1

Form: 711291

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

All three wins have been at Beverley, the latest 20 days ago when making all for a neck success; up 3lb and all his wins have come in Class 6 affairs.

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11th

8

(6)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

This Years Love

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

All three wins have been at Beverley, the latest 20 days ago when making all for a neck success; up 3lb and all his wins have come in Class 6 affairs.

15/2

1st

4

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:30 Beverley

This Years Love

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won back to back over 7.4f and 8.4f here on good to firm this summer; went close on hat-trick bid at Pontefract (1m, good) last month but needs to shrug off a lesser run at Haydock since, now tackling 1m2f for the first time; also wears first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

9th

10

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 5

16:10 Haydock

This Years Love

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in June when back on better ground and followed up there (8.4f, good to firm); went close at Pontefract (1m, good) last time; could continue to progress and he's one to consider.

7/1

12th
5 (11)
Leveret

25/1

Form: 48-667

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Maiden who hasn't progressed from a close fourth on the AW last winter; hopes rest on the visor turning things around on this step up in trip (cheekpieces didn't do much for her).

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12th

5

(11)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ayr

Leveret

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Maiden who hasn't progressed from a close fourth on the AW last winter; hopes rest on the visor turning things around on this step up in trip (cheekpieces didn't do much for her).

25/1

7th

4

(2)

20th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Leveret

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Ran well in all three starts over 6f/7f on the Newcastle Tapeta late last year, but has gone the wrong way since including on last month's reappearance/turf debut; enough to prove in the returning cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

7

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:55 Catterick

Leveret

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Solely raced on Tapeta, though on pedigree turf will suit; 3lb lower now than for December's close Newcastle fourth (7f), but refusal to settle three times either side of that tempers confidence in her capitalising.

14/1

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Exacta £219.00
Straight Forecast £205.80
Tricast £1361.20
Trifecta £2134.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mirror:

Game Management

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount King

RP RATINGS:

Mount King

D Express:

Braes Of Doune

Telegraph:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mail:

Jewel Maker