Ayr Races & Results Tomform Thursday 2nd May 2024

There were 41 Races on Thursday 2nd May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Ayr, 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Redcar, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 2nd May 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:52 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 6f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Thelma's Angel (9/2 +18%)
Thelma's Angel

4.5
9/2(+18%)
(6) Thelma's Angel 9/2, Once-raced filly. Third of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (5f, 66/1) on debut 16 days ago, not knocked about. May well do better.
Belied 66-1 odds when keeping-on third on debut at Newcastle (5f) last month.
2
2nd (2) Jungle Land (11/8 +21%)
Jungle Land

1.375
11/8(+21%)
(2) Jungle Land 11/8, €180,000 yearling, Kodiac gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart 6f/7f winner Fresh and 5.7f/6f winner Temple Bruer. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. One to note on debut.
180,000euros yearling; bred for speed; no surprise if he features on debut.
3
3rd (3) Moon Man (9/4 -63%)
Moon Man

2.25
9/4(-63%)
(3) Moon Man 9/4, Backed up his promising Newcastle debut effort when close second of 11 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago. Likely more to come and is the one to beat.
Ran well in defeat in two 6f AW races; will be a tough nut to crack it turf also suits.
5
4th (5) Spiritual Pursuit (5/1 +0%)
Spiritual Pursuit

5
5/1(+0%)
(5) Spiritual Pursuit 5/1, Below form latest but had acquitted herself in all 4 starts previously and looks the type to bounce back.
Slightly disappointing on latest outing but best form puts her right in the mix.
4
5th (4) Oriental Prince (100/1 -52%)
Oriental Prince

100
100/1(-52%)
(4) Oriental Prince 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. 250/1, seventh of 9 in minor event at Newcastle (5f) 16 days ago. Looks a longer-term prospect.
Safely held in two Newcastle novices this spring; low-grade handicaps beckon.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:52 Ayr Maiden (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Runner-up on both of his career starts, Moon Man ought to make a good fist of things if proving as effective on the turf but, though respected, JUNGLE LAND shades preference. This looks a good starting point for the son of Kodiac, who is a half-brother to the useful Fresh. Karl Burke's juveniles have been firing on the grass so far this year and it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate impact. Spiritual Pursuit can chase the pair home.

It's hard to get away from MOON MAN, who has posted fairly-useful form in both starts thus far and remains open to improvement. Karl Burke's debutant Jungle Land has an appealing pedigree and may provide the chief threat.

After running well in defeat on both AW starts, MOON MAN may not need to improve to open his account on this turf debut.


14:22 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
1st (10) Ski Angel (11/1 -38%)
Ski Angel

11
11/1(-38%)
(10) Ski Angel 11/1, C&D winner last summer who added to her tally at Hamilton (5f) in September. Not at her best at Catterick (5f, heavy) on final start in October but not out of things from her lowly mark if ready to roll after 6 months off.
Has fitness to prove but won twice last season and might have improvement to come as a 4yo.
2
2nd (2) Emperor Caradoc (7/2 +65%)
Emperor Caradoc

3.5
7/2(+65%)
(2) Emperor Caradoc 7/2, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy, 14/1) 29 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Out of form over 7f-1m2f this year; cheekpieces fitted for first 5f start.
5
3rd (5) Sixcor (11/1 +21%)
Sixcor

11
11/1(+21%)
(5) Sixcor 11/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 22/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 55 days ago. Dangerous if scaling a revival returned to turf.
Scored off this mark on AW in November but hasn't fired on AW this year.
8
4th (8) Reinforce (18/1 -300%)
Reinforce

18
18/1(-300%)
(8) Reinforce 18/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (5f, 25/1) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly if building on that here.
0-18 but did pretty well to finish sixth at Dundalk three weeks ago; a possible.
4
5th (4) Modular Magic (18/1 -50%)
Modular Magic

18
18/1(-50%)
(4) Modular Magic 18/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Newcastle (5f) 6 days ago, making little impression on the back of 6 months off. This should reveal more turned out quickly.
Soundly beaten on both AW starts for Jim Goldie, latterly on Friday; revival needed.
6
6th (6) Golden Rainbow (10/3 -67%)
Golden Rainbow

3.333333
10/3(-67%)
(6) Golden Rainbow 10/3, Latest win at Newcastle in March. Creditable second of 8 in handicap back at that venue (5f) 41 days ago. Effective for all he's winless on turf and respected as an in-form sort with Hollie Doyle an eye-catching booking.
In good form on Tapeta in recent months and will be fine back on turf; good chance.
1
7th (1) Havagomecca (15/2 +6%)
Havagomecca

7.5
15/2(+6%)
(1) Havagomecca 15/2, 6-y-o mare who won second time out last season but didn't really kick on thereafter, below form sixth of 10 in handicap (18/1) at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) in October. Mark has fallen plenty ahead of return at least and this her easiest assignment for some time.
Won off 9lb higher last spring but the rest of last season's form was underwhelming.
7
8th (7) Sound Of Iona (11/1 +45%)
Sound Of Iona

11
11/1(+45%)
(7) Sound Of Iona 11/1, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, last of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f) 24 days ago. Back down in trip.
Regressive mare who ran very poorly last month and remains a risky option.
3
9th (3) Indian Sounds (12/1 +52%)
Indian Sounds

12
12/1(+52%)
(3) Indian Sounds 12/1, Dual winner on turf last summer but not yet fired in 2 starts on AW so far this spring. Lines up here operating 3 lb below last winning mark but would need to see more encouraging signs before becoming of interest.
Yet to strike form after two starts this year and may need a stiffer test than this.
9
10th (9) Aconcagua Mountain (11/2 -38%)
Aconcagua Mountain

5.5
11/2(-38%)
(9) Aconcagua Mountain 11/2, C&D winner. 9/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 38 days ago, headway over 2f out and weakening final 1f. Return to the minimum trip rates a plus and better showing not ruled out.
Won big-field C&D event in September but has not fired on AW this year.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:22 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Sound Of Iona finds herself extremely well handicapped on last year's turf form and should not be underestimated despite a poor string of results, while Emperor Caradoc, who is similarly well treated, could improve for a drop in trip and the fitting of first-time cheekpieces. That being said, it is SIXCOR that gets the vote. Linda Perratt's six-year-old has gained three of his four turf victories over C&D and is now 5lb lower than when finishing down the field in this race 12 months ago.

A trappy handicap and with that in mind it may pay to take a chance on ACONCAGUA MOUNTAIN. He's fallen to a handy mark on the pick of last season's efforts and the return to this track/trip could spark a revival. Golden Rainbow arrives in good nick and is feared, with returning pair Havagomecca and Ski Angel others worth a look.

With most of these out of form it's hard not to be drawn towards GOLDEN RAINBOW, who has won twice on Tapeta this year.


14:52 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Zebra Star (11/2 +0%)
Zebra Star

5.5
11/2(+0%)
(5) Zebra Star 11/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 18/1, creditable fourth of 10 in C&D handicap (heavy) when last seen in October. Claims if ready to roll after 6 months off.
Signed off with two respectable C&D runs on slow ground in the autumn.
1
2nd (1) Rory (4/1 +33%)
Rory

4
4/1(+33%)
(1) Rory 4/1, Unreliable individual. Course winner. Latest win at Newcastle in February. Not on a going day when eighth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (7f, 10/1) 41 days ago. Often starts slowly.
AW winner in February but this quirky customer has a rather mixed record this year.
2
3rd (2) Pembrokeshire (11/2 +0%)
Pembrokeshire

5.5
11/2(+0%)
(2) Pembrokeshire 11/2, Has struggled to make an impact on AW this year but has dipped to the mark he won off on turf at Musselburgh last autumn. One to note in the betting.
Turf winner off this mark in October but unplaced all six AW starts since.
4
4th (4) Gordonstoun (17/2 -42%)
Gordonstoun

8.5
17/2(-42%)
(4) Gordonstoun 17/2, 11/1 and blinkered first time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) on reappearance 31 days ago. Visor back on now. Should be sharper for the run and Danny Tudhope does well for the yard. No shock if he goes well.
Badly out of form during three-race campaign last year and made low-key return last month.
6
5th (6) Global Humor (11/8 +15%)
Global Humor

1.375
11/8(+15%)
(6) Global Humor 11/8, Three-time C&D winner who has been largely consistent in defeat since scoring on AW at Newcastle in February. Good second of 8 in 6f course handicap on Monday and leading claims if coping with the quick turnaround.
Four-time course winner (6f/7f); kept on well for second here on Monday (6f); in the mix.
3
6th (3) Plink (14/1 -180%)
Plink

14
14/1(-180%)
(3) Plink 14/1, 6/1, last of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 45 days ago, reportedly bled. Tongue strap on first time. A return to the grass needs to help him get his career back on track.
Had excuse for below-par run last time; chance may depend on others setting a strong pace.
7
7th (7) Hawkes Bay (100/1 -400%)
Hawkes Bay

100
100/1(-400%)
(7) Hawkes Bay 100/1, Poor form in 7 outings for Adam West. A watching brief is advised on return for new stable after 11 months off.
Unplaced all seven starts for Adam West; makes stable debut after 11-month absence.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:52 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

GLOBAL HUMOR found only an in-form rival too strong when occupying the runner-up berth over 6f here on Monday, and this looks to be a good opportunity for Jim Goldie's gelding to go one better. Stablemate and perennial slow starter Rory is competitively treated and ought to hold every chance if breaking on terms, while the lightly-raced Plink is worth closer inspection in the first-time tongue-tie.

In a contest where few arrive with compelling claims GLOBAL HUMOR is taken to go one better than over 6f here on Monday. Zebra Star and Gordonstoun might be the pair to give him most to think about.

The most obvious answer is GLOBAL HUMOR, who makes a quick reappearance after keeping on well for second over 6f here on Monday.


15:27 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Pol Roger (9/4 +50%)
Pol Roger

2.25
9/4(+50%)
(3) Pol Roger 9/4, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. After 6 months off, below form when seventh of 12 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy, 14/1) 30 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark as he goes back up in trip.
Might have needed last month's reappearance run, and has become well handicapped.
2
2nd (2) Midnight Lion (15/8 +53%)
Midnight Lion

1.875
15/8(+53%)
(2) Midnight Lion 15/8, Took advantage of his reduced mark at Newcastle (10.2f) in April. Failed to repeat that effort when seventh of 9 in handicap at the same course (12.4f) 8 days later, but he remains feasibly treated on old form.
Clearcut winner at Newcastle two starts ago; held since but probably still on a good mark.
1
3rd (1) Rose Donnelly (7/1 -211%)
Rose Donnelly

7
7/1(-211%)
(1) Rose Donnelly 7/1, Showed more than previously when fourth of 7 in maiden (22/1) at Kempton (11f) 17 days ago. Remains capable of better now switched to turf for her handicap debut.
Shaped well when fourth in recent Kempton maiden; makes turf/handicap debut here.
4
4th (4) Sycamore Gap (4/1 -78%)
Sycamore Gap

4
4/1(-78%)
(4) Sycamore Gap 4/1, Some promise in turf bumper (well backed)/minor events but never dangerous sent handicapping when sixth of 8 at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 54 days ago, slowly away. However, he could yet do better now back on turf.
Nothing better than a respectable sixth on handicap debut but not yet fully exposed.
5
5th (5) I Doubt That (9/1 -29%)
I Doubt That

9
9/1(-29%)
(5) I Doubt That 9/1, Fair form in this sphere in 2022 (trained by Jimmy Fox). Has only had 3 starts over hurdles since for his current yard, absent 11 months (had wind op) before sixth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (16.9f, soft, 25/1) 68 days ago.
Not beaten far over hurdles in February but current Flat ability very hard to gauge.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:27 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

Less exposed than her rivals, ROSE DONNELLY can make some good headway now she tackles handicaps and looks worth chancing on her debut run in this sphere, especially as she runs off a workable mark. All-weather scorer Midnight Lion, who has experience under both codes, rates the chief threat to selection on his first Flat run on turf, while Pol Roger enters calculations with this step up in distance a potential source of improvement.

Having shaped well in a couple of minor events, SYCAMORE GAP wasn't able to improve straight away switched to a handicap at Wolverhampton last time, but he's well worth another chance on turf. He's bred to be suited by this longer trip and can get the better of handicap-debutante Rose Donnelly, with Midnight Lion also in the mix.

The one with most potential is ROSE DONNELLY (nap), who makes her handicap/turf debut after an encouraging fourth on AW last month.


16:02 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Vellner (11/8 +72%)
Vellner

1.375
11/8(+72%)
(2) Vellner 11/8, 16/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, tenth of 12 in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy) 40 days ago. Back down in trip. Becoming well treated and can't be ruled out down in grade.
Has not shown a great deal for current stable since the autumn.
3
2nd (3) Majestic Newlaw (4/1 +33%)
Majestic Newlaw

4
4/1(+33%)
(3) Majestic Newlaw 4/1, 28/1, first run since leaving Paul & Oliver Cole when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 23 days ago. Slightly less testing conditions should help and he's worth monitoring in the betting.
Disappointed last season and struggled when reappearing for new stable last month.
5
3rd (5) Retirement Beckons (6/1 +25%)
Retirement Beckons

6
6/1(+25%)
(5) Retirement Beckons 6/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in March. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 18/1) 6 days ago, slowly away. Need to bounce back quickly.
Shock AW winner in March but is very unreliable nowadays and was well beaten on Friday.
4
4th (4) Headabovetherest (10/3 -356%)
Headabovetherest

3.333333
10/3(-356%)
(4) Headabovetherest 10/3, Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 13/2) 16 days ago, no match for winner. Lightly raced for current stable and worth a chance to go one better.
Showed the benefit of a wind op when second over 7f last month; back up in trip here.
6
5th (6) Penelope's Sister (50/1 -317%)
Penelope's Sister

50
50/1(-317%)
(6) Penelope's Sister 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in minor event at this course (7.2f, good, 300/1). Off 19 months. Makes handicap debut. Hard to make a case for.
Showed no significant promise in three 2yo novice/maiden races; back from long absence.
1
6th (1) Farhhfromforgotten (11/1 +8%)
Farhhfromforgotten

11
11/1(+8%)
(1) Farhhfromforgotten 11/1, 66/1, fifth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, heavy) 10 days ago. Has plenty to prove at present.
Well beaten on both starts for this stable and now 0-8 overall.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:02 Ayr Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

HEADABOVETHEREST got better the further he went over 7f at Newcastle 16 days ago and was only outdone by one who got first run on the day. That was promising given it was his first run since having a wind operation and, with this longer trip a key factor, the Rebecca Menzies-trained four-year-old shades the vote. Farhhfromforgotten is feared on just his third run for current connections, while Vellner also appeals off an attractive mark.

HEADABOVETHEREST has made a positive start for Rebecca Menzies and, after finding one too good at Newcastle last time, he's capable of going one better in a thin race. Vellner is a danger dropping in grade and Retirement Beckons can't be dismissed.

With the others all arriving with serious questions to answer, recent Newcastle runner-up HEADABOVETHEREST makes strong appeal.


16:35 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 15f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Show No Fear (9/2 -35%)
Show No Fear

4.5
9/2(-35%)
(5) Show No Fear 9/2, Winner at Newcastle in January. 9/2, perhaps found race coming too soon when sixth of 9 in handicap there (16.2f). Off 101 days. Respected.
Began this season in very good form on AW; off since poor run 101 days ago; still a player.
1
2nd (1) Animato (11/8 +54%)
Animato

1.375
11/8(+54%)
(1) Animato 11/8, Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, below form third of 16 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, soft) 6 days ago. Return to longer trip should suit and he's attractively handicapped on old form.
Made the frame on both outings last month and this return to good ground will suit.
3
3rd (3) Tafsir (11/8 +0%)
Tafsir

1.375
11/8(+0%)
(3) Tafsir 11/8, 2/1, good second of 7 in handicap at this course (13.1f, good to soft) 3 days ago. Sets the standard on that effort if coping with the quick turnaround.
Clear second over 1m5f here on Monday and will be fine over today's longer trip.
2
4th (2) Adrian (16/1 -78%)
Adrian

16
16/1(-78%)
(2) Adrian 16/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap (33/1) at Bath (10.2f, heavy) 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others preferred.
Group 3 winner in Germany in 2021 but lightly raced and very disappointing since.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:35 Ayr Handicap (Class 5) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

ANIMATO performed creditably to finish third over 1m4f at Doncaster last Friday, despite suffering interference at the start. This longer distance could be a good move on the back of that encouraging effort and the David O'Meara-trained gelding appeals most. Tafsir also turns out quickly after Monday's near miss over 1m5f here and is a must for consideration off the same mark. Show No Fear completes the shortlist.

TAFSIR stepped up on her reappearance when runner-up here on Monday and Jim Goldie's mare looks up to going one better if able to repeat that effort. Animato shaped well at Chelmsford on his penultimate outing and also has to be respected stepped back up in trip, with Yakhabar preferred of the remaining trio.

Preference is for ANIMATO, who returned to turf with a good effort on slower-than-ideal ground at Doncaster on Friday.


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