17:20 Ayr

Good

Slater Menswear Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 5f 26y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Ayr

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 603342

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

0-7 but is gradually getting there and looked unlucky not to get off the mark when beaten a nose at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) ten days ago; 2lb well in off the back of that and remains open to further improvement.

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1st

3

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Caballo De Mar

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Consistent since handicapping in cheekpieces and built on an unlucky Polytrack second when off the mark at Ayr a fortnight ago; his dam won on Tapeta and he holds leading claims upped 3lb.

5/2

1st

13

(12)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Caballo De Mar

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

0-7 but is gradually getting there and looked unlucky not to get off the mark when beaten a nose at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) ten days ago; 2lb well in off the back of that and remains open to further improvement.

6/1

2nd

5

(1)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Caballo De Mar

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

prominent, in touch with leaders after 2f, headway when bit short of room over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, went second towards finish, just failed

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 328451

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Improvement seemed to have stalled prior to running away with a five-runner Catterick novice (1m4f, good to firm) last month; form doesn't add up to much, though, and this will be tougher back in a handicap.

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2nd

9

(5)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

LEagle Aid

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Improvement seemed to have stalled prior to running away with a five-runner Catterick novice (1m4f, good to firm) last month; form doesn't add up to much, though, and this will be tougher back in a handicap.

5/1

1st

3

(2)

19th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

15:45 Catterick

LEagle Aid

9st 5lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-race maiden who was disappointing in a Hamilton handicap last time, but he sets a clear standard on his best form including a close second at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in May; seems versatile ground-wise and he's a big player if he can bounce back near best.

11/10

5th

3

(6)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 5

20:20 Hamilton

LEagle Aid

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Seven-race maiden; close up in May in his first two handicaps (1m2f and 1m4f) but hung right in the latter after making most; well beaten in Class 3 next time and although his C&D fourth of six last time was respectable, he probably needs overall improvement.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 654198 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Eight of his nine wins have come at this track, but although they have been over 1m/1m2f his other success came over 1m6f at Musselburgh; more out than in of late, but he can never be completely dismissed around here.

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4th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Multiple course winner, most recently over 1m2f in August; not one to rely upon heavily but posted sound effort when placed in slightly higher grade here (1m5f, good) last week and should be fine over today's trip.

9/2

3rd

8

(14)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Glasses Up

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Eight of his nine wins have come at this track, but although they have been over 1m/1m2f his other success came over 1m6f at Musselburgh; more out than in of late, but he can never be completely dismissed around here.

14/1

8th

11

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:25 Haydock

Glasses Up

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: R Mike Smith

Ayr specialist, an infrequent winner these days but latest instance (1m2f; has won at up to 1m6f) was only two starts back; most 2024 form suggests he will be vulnerable.

33/1

Form: /32655 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict

Completed a hat-trick on the AW in the autumn of 2021, but 0-15 under both codes in the meantime; could be given a chance on his close second at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) in July, but hasn't matched that form since.

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4th

10

(6)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Lindwall

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Completed a hat-trick on the AW in the autumn of 2021, but 0-15 under both codes in the meantime; could be given a chance on his close second at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) in July, but hasn't matched that form since.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

14:20 Catterick

Lindwall

10st 0lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

ducked left start, in touch with leaders

13/2

5th

5

(5)

27th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lindwall

10st 7lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Completed an AW hat-trick in the autumn of 2021, including a win here (1m5f), but not seen on an artificial surface in two years; ran well on turf this summer in his first two starts for the yard, but has 10l to find with Longuerue on latest Yarmouth running.

6/1

Form: 379-77

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

Mostly seen over hurdles these days and both wins have come in that sphere; 0-21 on the Flat and makes little appeal despite being much lower in the weights than when placed three times on turf in the summer of 2023.

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7th

2

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:12 Perth

Belle Of Annandale

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

in touch with leaders

7/2

5th

11

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Belle Of Annandale

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Mostly seen over hurdles these days and both wins have come in that sphere; 0-21 on the Flat and makes little appeal despite being much lower in the weights than when placed three times on turf in the summer of 2023.

12/1

4th

9

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Market Rasen

Belle Of Annandale

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Both wins have been over hurdles, though neither were handicaps; hasn't run badly in her last two hurdles without being overly strong in the finish; still needs respecting with Sean Bowen aboard.

7/2

Form: 107734

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Still just 1lb above his last winning mark and far from disgraced when fourth of 12 in a 0-80 at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; each-way claims if seeing out the longer trip.

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7th

2

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Southern Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out

11/2

6th

3

(1)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Southern Voyage

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Still just 1lb above his last winning mark and far from disgraced when fourth of 12 in a 0-80 at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last time; each-way claims if seeing out the longer trip.

10/1

4th

10

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Southern Voyage

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Bounced back to winning form at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in May and ran well when third of 11 in an amateur riders' handicap at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) ten days ago; didn't run very well in any of his last seven starts on the AW, though.

20/1

Form: -24295

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Seven-race maiden for Charlie Johnston who was beaten a short head off 2lb higher at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in June; two moderate efforts followed and he now switches to a visor on debut for new yard (same owners); has something to prove.

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3rd

4

(7)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Love Safari

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

steadied start, towards rear on outer, headway over 2f out

11/2

7th

5

(15)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Love Safari

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Seven-race maiden for Charlie Johnston who was beaten a short head off 2lb higher at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in June; two moderate efforts followed and he now switches to a visor on debut for new yard (same owners); has something to prove.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 9-7474 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

0-23 since winning the 0-95 handicap over this trip on the Saturday of this meeting from 26lb higher three years ago, but has caught the eye in two of his last three starts including that of the stewards at Carlisle last month; interesting.

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8th

12

(10)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Annandale

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-23 since winning the 0-95 handicap over this trip on the Saturday of this meeting from 26lb higher three years ago, but has caught the eye in two of his last three starts including that of the stewards at Carlisle last month; interesting.

7/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Annandale

9st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Has won four times at up to 1m5f; unplaced so far this year, but he caught the eye on his second outing and blew the start last time; may be ideally suited by further than 1m but he's dangerously well handicapped and market support would be significant.

11/2

7th

8

(11)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:18 Carlisle

Annandale

11st 4lb

J: Miss Megan Davies

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

6/1

Form: 4/7059

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Won over hurdles in March last year, but fell heavily next time and has made no impact under either code since; best watched.

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9th

4

(3)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Galahad Threepwood

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ewan Whillans

Won over hurdles in March last year, but fell heavily next time and has made no impact under either code since; best watched.

25/1

9th

4

(1)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:25 Haydock

Galahad Threepwood

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

Has mostly struggled to get competitive since winning over hurdles in March 2023; last three runs have been at big odds on the Flat, fifth of six last time, and he is 9lb lower than on reappearance.

50/1

5th

1

(6)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:30 Redcar

Galahad Threepwood

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

always behind

50/1

10th
7 (11)
Tilsitt

14/1

Form: 353834 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Three of his five wins have come here (1m/1m2f), but losing run up to 25; third of seven over C&D in July, but still gives the impression this trip stretches him; stable triple-handed.

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8th

10

(8)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Tilsitt

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: R Mike Smith

Often claimer ridden; last win was in July 2022 but that was off 19lb higher over C&D (good) and he went close at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) last Sunday; that was a strong-finishing effort but he was well held there yesterday.

15/2

9

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:00 Hamilton

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: R Mike Smith

Without a victory since 2022 but he comes here in decent nick, runner-up in 1m1f handicap here eight days ago; can make his presence felt once more.

4/1

2nd

8

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:12 Hamilton

Tilsitt

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: R Mike Smith

Often claimer ridden; last won in July 2022 but often thereabouts (not over 1m5f at Ayr on Friday) and can't be ruled out from place calculations; this is his shortest trip for a year.

12/1

Form: 640545 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

C&D winner who reverts to the Flat after a couple of creditable efforts over hurdles; losing run up to 27, though, so others seem more likely; stable also runs Elemental Eye.

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2nd

6

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:28 Perth

Ravenscraig Castle

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

Losing run stands at 28 Flat/hurdles starts across over three years now, though this month's 2l C&D handicap third (good) off the same mark rates a clear best in this sphere; just have to hope this doesn't come too soon after finishing well down the field on the Flat at Ayr last Friday.

7/1

11th

2

(7)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

C&D winner who reverts to the Flat after a couple of creditable efforts over hurdles; losing run up to 27, though, so others seem more likely; stable also runs Elemental Eye.

12/1

3rd

6

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

A fair 1m5f Flat winner who posted a solid second of six in 2m1f Catterick novice hurdle 16 days ago; he may do better still now handicapping so needs considering.

5/1

25/1

Form: 7/26-5

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Last three wins have come over hurdles, but his last three efforts in that sphere have been moderate; look elsewhere.

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12th

15

(13)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Well Planted

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: R Mike Smith

Last three wins have come over hurdles, but his last three efforts in that sphere have been moderate; look elsewhere.

25/1

8th

5

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

Well Planted

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

C&D scorer who was tried in cheekpieces when coming in last of 12 over C&D 23 days ago; he needs to bounce back.

20/1

12th

10

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

18:35 Perth

Well Planted

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: R Mike Smith

Headed close home (Castel Gandolfo third) in this race last year; doesn't arrive in anywhere near the same kind of form this time around after finishing tailed off (beaten 50l) over 2m4f here last month; easing mark isn't enough to make a viable threat.

25/1

Form: 725

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Best effort in three starts when a remote second of nine behind a 1-5 shot at Hamilton (1m1f, good) on his second outing; improvement needed up half a mile in trip on handicap debut.

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10th

14

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Thomas G

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

33/1

13th

14

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Thomas G

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best effort in three starts when a remote second of nine behind a 1-5 shot at Hamilton (1m1f, good) on his second outing; improvement needed up half a mile in trip on handicap debut.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

18:30 Hamilton

Thomas G

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Left June's debut (1m, good to firm) well behind when near-10l second of seven to 1-5 winner over C&D (good) later that month; it's hard to gauge the strength of that form but he could continue to progress; he's a possible.

10/1

Form: 225366

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Just 1lb higher than when twice runner-up over 1m1f/1m2f in the summer, but hasn't performed any better since and is now 0-12; has a bit to prove, not least stamina.

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6

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Elemental Eye

9st 10lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Just 1lb higher than when twice runner-up over 1m1f/1m2f in the summer, but hasn't performed any better since and is now 0-12; has a bit to prove, not least stamina.

10/1

6th

9

(11)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:25 Haydock

Elemental Eye

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Iain Jardine

0-11 but three seconds, the latest over 1m2f here in early July; ran creditably on last two outings, albeit finishing only sixth of seven when upped to 1m4f on latest; others are a bit more persuasive.

11/1

6th

6

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

16:25 Beverley

Elemental Eye

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Iain Jardine

Yet to register a success but he comes here in very good nick, cheekpieces on when a staying-on third of 11 in 1m2f Ayr handicap 15 days ago; big shout now stepping up in trip off an unchanged mark.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £185.00
Straight Forecast £131.90
Tricast £2388.20
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Annandale

The Times:

Caballo De Mar

RP RATINGS:

Billy No Mates

The Sun:

L'Eagle Aid

Daily Mail:

Love Safari

Daily Record:

Caballo De Mar

POSTDATA:

Annandale

The Guardian:

Annandale

The Star:

Annandale

Daily Mirror:

Billy No Mates