Ayr Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-19

There were 253 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 8 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 9 races at Auteuil first race 10:15, 8 races at Ayr first race 13:42, 9 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 18:05, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 3 races at Charles Town first race 00:00, 9 races at Chelmsford City first race 16:20, 7 races at Churchill Downs first race 22:00, 8 races at Cranbourne first race 04:30, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 11 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 8 races at Ipswich first race 03:37, 7 races at Kembla Grange first race 04:40, 7 races at Kempsey first race 04:25, 9 races at Le Croise-Laroche first race 15:35, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:50 Monbetsu, 5 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 6 races at Mysore first race 10:00, 7 races at Naas first race 14:25, 12 races at Nagoya first race 06:40, 7 races at Pontefract first race 14:03, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 9 races at Taif first race 14:10, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 12 races at Urawa first race 05:30, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:30, 8 races at Vincennes first race 12:55, 7 races at Woodbine first race 21:50, 7 races at Yarmouth first race 14:20, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 13:42 Ayr British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) GB 7f 50y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(4) Jachin	2	David Allan	Craig Lidster	25-1 when last of nine on his Newcastle debut (6f, AW) last month.
(9) Mystical Sky	2	Franny Norton	Charlie Johnston	Failed to beat a rival in two starts over 6f during the summer, including here; needs to have been transformed by the gelding operation.
1st (3) Eve's Boy	2	Paul Mulrennan	Michael Dods	Placed in small-field contests over 6f at Carlisle (soft) in May and here (good to firm) in June; others have achieved more and he may be one for nurseries after this.
4th (7) Magellan Cloud	2	Jason Hart	John & Sean Quinn	March foal by Mohaather; 10,000gns yearling, 95,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to 1m2f AW winner Idyllic (RPR 65); dam 1m winner (82), half-sister to winners Fiji (7f-10.7f) and Coral Sea (6f/7f; 84), out of 7f Group 3 winning half-sister to two 5f Group winners; faces a stiff task on debut, so probably best watched unless attracting support.
(6) Legend Forever	2	Connor Beasley	Adrian Paul Keatley	March foal by Earthlight; 26,000gns foal, 140,000euros yearling; half-brother to five winners including Baileys Jubilee (5f 2yo; including Listed/AW; RPR 105), Election Day (1m 2yo including AW; 83), Baileys Accolade (6f AW 2yo; 75) and Baileys Warrior (2m AW; 67); dam Listed-placed 1m winner (98); something to like on pedigree, but already gelded and a few of these set a useful standard; blinkered on debut.
(8) Mr Cool	2	Joe Fanning	Charlie Johnston	Consistent rather than progressive, finishing fourth of 17 in a Thirsk novice (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; needs to find a bit more to trouble a few of these; stable also runs Mystical Sky.
3rd (2) Bowen Island	2	Tom Eaves	Kevin Ryan	Only just beaten on Newcastle debut (6f, AW) in June and has run well on turf both starts since, fourth of 17 in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm; 33-1) last time; form of that race is working out well and, although gelded since, he is respected for stable that won this in 2021 and 2022.
(5) Jorge Alvares	2	Shane Gray	Kevin Ryan	Has shown plenty of ability over 6f in all four starts, the latest when beaten just over a length into fourth of 20 in the big sales race at York (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; 7f should be within range and he helps give Kevin Ryan, who has a good recent record in this race, a strong hand.
2nd (1) Catalyse	2	James Doyle	Richard Fahey	Justified market confidence when making a successful debut at Hamilton (6f, good) but could manage only a midfield finish in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Ascot (6f, good to firm) later in June; off since and concedes 7lb to his rivals, but he is back in calmer waters; should stay 7f; player.

Despite his 7lb penalty, Hamilton winner Catalyse is respected after finishing in midfield in the Coventry Stakes, but Kevin Ryan holds a strong hand in a bid to enhance his good recent record in this race. BOWEN ISLAND is just given the nod over stablemate Jorge Alvares, having run so well for a 33-1 shot when fourth of 17 in the traditionally strong Convivial Maiden at York last month.[David Bellngham]

Race 2: 14:12 Ayr Western House Hotel EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) GB 1m

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(6) Homeland	2	Connor Beasley	Michael Dods	Well held in two starts over 6f during the summer; from a successful family and this trip is more in line with his pedigree, but he does look one for nurseries after this.
(11) Uncle Liam	2	Mohammed Tabti	Iain Jardine	January foal by Gleneagles; closely related to winners Annandale (1m-1m5f including 2yo; RPR 92) and Belle Of Annandale (2m hurdle), half-brother to three winners including Three Castles (1m-2m Flat, 71; 2m4f hurdle) and Lady McGuffy (7f 2yo; 62); dam 1m AW winner (76); apprentice ridden on debut and winning 2yo newcomers from the yard are rare.
4th (12) West Tyrone	2	Tom Eaves	Kevin Ryan	20-1 and ran green when fourth of six on Beverley debut (7f, good to firm) in July; may need more time.
(2) Black Sky	2	Joanna Mason	Michael & David Easterby	Beaten upwards of 10l over 6f/7f in his first two starts (gelded in between); visor is given a go but nurseries may be the way forward after this.
(4) Gaelic Gladiator	2	Jason Hart	Lucinda Russell	March foal by Circus Maximus; first foal; dam 7f-8.6f winner (RPR 88), half-sister to 5f winner Woobay, out of unraced sister to 7f 2yo Listed winner Queen Of Poland; already gelded and stable wouldn't be a noted source of winning 2yo newcomers.
(5) Hill O Rue	2	Paul Mulrennan	Kevin Ryan	February foal by Ulysses; half-brother to winners Wise Words (5f; RPR 102), Walaa (6f AW 2yo; 61) and Left Alone (US 5.5f/6f); dam 1m-1m2f winner (98), closely related to useful 6f/1m winner Rudolph Valentino, out of 1m2f winner; already gelded, but yard gets its fair share of winning 2yo newcomers so he is well worth a market check; stable triple-handed.
(10) Sherlock	2	Shane Gray	Kevin Ryan	Has finished behind a couple of today's rivals over 7f in his first two starts; gets a mark after this.
(3) Elsass	2	Joe Fanning	Charlie Johnston	March foal by Sottsass; dam German 1m2f/Listed 10.5f winner (RPR 95), half-sister to numerous winners including Elle Shadow (triple 1m2f Group 3), Elle Gala (German 1m2f Listed), El Comodin (1m2f Listed) and El Vip (useful 1m-1m2f); nicely bred and stable has had a couple of 2yos go in first time in recent weeks; needs a market check.
(9) Off Spin	2	David Allan	Tim Easterby	From a stable not known for winning newcomers, so his third of nine on last month's Ripon debut (1m, good) was encouraging, but he didn't build on it at York (1m, good to soft) 11 days ago; nurseries beckon.
1st (7) Hornsea Bay	2	Daniel Tudhope	David O'Meara	March foal by New Bay; 140,000gns foal, 45,000euros breeze-up 2yo; first foal; dam Listed-placed 1m2f/11.4f winner (RPR 99), closely related to 1m4f winner Polar Ice, half-sister to winners King Of Ice (7f) and Klimova (1m2f), out of 1m4f Listed winner; stable does having winning 2yo newcomers and market support would be interesting.
3rd (8) Methgal	2	Clifford Lee	K R Burke	From a prolific family and showed signs of promise alongside inexperience in two starts over 7f at Haydock and Goodwood; qualifies for a mark after this, but has suggested he is capable of better; respected.
2nd (1) Bambalam	2	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	600,000gns breeze-up purchase; surrounded by subsequent winners when seventh of 17 in the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm; 11-1) last month; that was a promising start and he is high on the list.

There are some interesting newcomers here, particularly Elsass, Hill O Rue and Hornsea Bay. Market support for any of them should be noted but the last nine runnings of this have gone to a 2yo with experience. Methgal has shaped as though he is capable of better but BAMBALAM made a promising debut when seventh of 17 in the Convivial Maiden at York last month when he was surrounded by subsequent winners.[David Bellingham]

Race 3: 14:42 Ayr Brandinghub For Signs & Graphics Handicap (Div I) (0-70) (5) 3yo+ GB 5f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
4th (6) Show Me Show Me	7	Oisin Orr	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.
(10) Earn Your Stripes	6	Franny Norton	R Mike Smith	Running with credit lately, as when fourth of eight at Hamilton (6f, heavy) 15 days ago, but a record of 2-40 is a concern and an extra furlong probably suits her better now.
(7) Object	5	Jason Hart	Tim Easterby	Won on good to firm ground as a 2yo but all his best recent form has come on a soft surface, so drying ground wouldn't be in his favour; stable also runs Music Society.
2nd (8) Music Society	9	David Allan	Tim Easterby	Hardy veteran who acts on any ground, but losing run is up to 23 despite a sliding mark; others are more persuasive.
(9) Ski Angel	4	Joe Fanning	R Mike Smith	Dual C&D winner who has dropped 2lb lower than when last successful; didn't enjoy a clear run when fourth of ten at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Saturday; may not want the ground to dry out too much, but a player otherwise; stable also runs Earn Your Stripes.
(3) Parisiac	5	Andrew Mullen	Iain Jardine	1-1 here having made all over C&D (good to soft) on his penultimate start; faster ground would be no problem and, with few established trailblazers among his rivals, he could go well if again able to dominate; stable won this last year.
(4) Canon's House	3	Joanna Mason	Michael & David Easterby	Made his debut in only June and has finished third over 5f/6f on turf/AW in all three starts (behind a subsequent winner last time); open to improvement now handicapping and worth a second look.
1st (5) Water Of Leith	6	Paul Mulrennan	Jim Goldie	Hold-up performer and dual course winner (5f/6f) who ran well when third of 14 at Doncaster (5f, good) last Friday, but he shapes as though a return to 6f (over which he won at Carlisle last month) might suit him better.
3rd (1) Frank The Spark	4	David Nolan	Paul Midgley	In fine form lately and bids for a hat-trick after last month's wins at Nottingham and Beverley, raised 4lb since latest; drying ground is in his favour and stable has won three of the last nine runnings; major player.

Parisiac could be dangerous if able to dominate like he did when making all over C&D last month, while there may be better to come from the lightly raced handicap newcomer Canon's House. However, FRANK THE SPARK is taken to complete the hat-trick with his stable having a good record in this race.[David Bellingham]

Race 4: 15:12 Ayr Brandinghub For Signs & Graphics Handicap (Div II) (0-70) (5) 3yo+ GB 5f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(9) Chookie Dunedin	9	Franny Norton	R Mike Smith	Winner of 13 races but losing run is up to 24 despite a plummeting mark and there is little to suggest he is about to turn things around.
4th (8) Sixcor	6	Andrew Mullen	Linda Perratt	Four of his six wins have come here, the latest over 6f (good) last month; ran better than his finishing position would suggest at Musselburgh next time, but it's hard to find many excuses for his last two efforts; could bounce back, but risky.
(4) Call Me Ginger	8	Amie Waugh	Jim Goldie	20lb lower than when winning at Ascot (5f, good to firm) just over a year ago, but has been in the doldrums since and finished behind three of these at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month; stable holds stronger claims with Eternal Sunshine.
(5) Whisky McGonagall	4	David Allan	Tim Easterby	Out of the frame in his three starts back on turf, including when behind two of these at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month; back off the same mark as when winning at Newcastle (5f, AW) in April, so a case can be made, especially if benefiting from the tongue-tie.
(7) Classy Clarets	3	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	3lb lower than when second of eight over C&D (good) in July, but has not matched that form in either start since and is now 0-11; others more solid.
3rd (3) Ecclesiastical	7	Jason Hart	Tristan Davidson	Fair efforts when making the frame in his last three starts and remains 1lb lower than when gaining his latest success at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last November; possibilities on form, but he may not want the ground firmer than good.
2nd (1) Sugar Hill Babe	4	Clifford Lee	Lisa Williamson	Beat three rivals to win at Ffos Las (5f, good to firm) in July and has been caught very late in her two subsequent starts, at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) and when third behind Eternal Sunshine at Musselburgh (5f, good); up another 2lb but still makes the shortlist.
(6) Wee Fat Mac	5	Mohammed Tabti	Iain Jardine	5-20 on the AW but 1-21 on turf; in the frame in nine of his 12 starts since winning off 1lb higher at Newcastle (5f, AW) last December but he still needs to find a bit more for last year's winning stable.
1st (2) Eternal Sunshine	4	Paul Mulrennan	Jim Goldie	In cracking form since the summer, winning four of her last six starts and narrowly beaten in the other two; races off the same mark as when beaten a head at Musselburgh (5f, good) on Sunday and likely to run another big race.

Whisky McGonagall is a possibility back off his last winning mark with a tongue-tie now given a go, but it's hard to oppose ETERNAL SUNSHINE in her current mood and she is taken to make it five wins from her last seven starts. Sugar Hill Babe is closely matched with her on last month's Musselburgh running so may provide the main danger.[David Bellingham]

Race 5: 15:42 Ayr Livescore Bet Kilkerran Handicap (0-100) (2) 3yo+ GB 1m 2f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
1st (12) Financer	3	Amie Waugh	Tim Easterby	Won his first two handicaps over 1m2f at Redcar (good to firm) and Haydock (good) in the summer, but his form has steadily regressed since; drying ground would help his cause, but he comes with risks attached.
(4) Arthur's Realm	6	Jason Hart	Ed Dunlop	Successful on soft ground at Beverley (8.5f) and Redcar (1m2f) in the spring; the handicapper has been in charge since his latest win and drying ground would pose another question.
(11) Bust A Move	3	Joanna Mason	Michael & David Easterby	Heavy-ground nursery winner at Newmarket (1m1f) last November but not seen since tailed off there (1m2f, good) in April; will do well to win a race of this quality on his return.
4th (2) Marhaba The Champ	5	James Doyle	Kevin Ryan	Well held in three starts since returning in May, but ran better than his finishing position would suggest at York (1m2f, good to firm; first start since wind surgery) last month; just 1lb higher than when winning there (1m4f, good to firm) just over a year ago and not a surprise if he runs well.
(9) Barley	5	David Allan	Tim Easterby	9lb higher than at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) in June when ending a losing run, but has run some fine races since, as when second of ten from 1lb lower at Ripon (1m, good) last time; does seem to stay this far, but he needs to find a bit more; stable also runs Financer.
3rd (7) Dark Moon Rising	5	Shane Gray	Kevin Ryan	Has performed well to be placed the last twice, firstly here (1m5f, good to firm) and then at York (1m4f, good); 7lb above his last winning mark, though, and hasn't raced over a trip this short since July of last year; something to prove.
(5) Bystander	4	Clifford Lee	K R Burke	Relatively unexposed 4yo who is 3-5 on the AW but has finished unplaced in five outings on turf; not beaten far at Goodwood (1m2f, good) in July but no apparent excuse when in midfield at York (1m2f, good to firm) last month; others preferred.
(10) Pol Roger	4	Connor Beasley	Michael Dods	Handy sort who has proved a model of consistency since May (form 1122223) while his record over C&D in that period reads 11222; return to this trip should suit after 1m4f appeared to stretch him at Thirsk 12 days ago; major player.
(6) Have Secret	4	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Winless since landing a Nottingham nursery as a 2yo but he had three of these behind when sixth of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month and found only one too good at Chester (1m2f, soft) last Saturday; races off the same mark as last time and could go well with a visor now given a go.
(1) Oviedo	4	Callum Rodriguez	Edward Bethell	Has faced some stiff tasks in his time but had some useful handicap form last year, not least when fourth of the 34 runners in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, good to firm); now 3lb lower but has not shown much in three starts since returning in May so has a bit to prove; tongue-tie and visor now given a go.
2nd (3) Bennetot	5	Daniel Tudhope	David O'Meara	Won over 1m2f when trained in France but has been kept to mainly shorter trips since joining this yard, including a win at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month; has run well off this mark in both starts since and he's interesting back up in distance.
(8) Aviemore	3	Franny Norton	Charlie Johnston	Off the mark with a game success over C&D (good) in July and doubled his tally when running his rivals into the ground at Chester (1m2f, heavy) last Friday; 8lb higher including his 6lb penalty, but this 3yo remains open to further improvement.

The 3yo Aviemore won in emphatic fashion at Chester last Friday and an 8lb higher mark (including his penalty) shouldn't preclude another big run. It wouldn't be a surprise to see a bigger effort from Marhaba The Champ, but six of the last eight runnings of this have gone to a 4yo. Have Secret had three of these behind him at York last month but the vote goes to POL ROGER who has been so consistent since May (1122223) and whose record over this C&D reads 11222.[David Bellingham]

Race 6: 16:15 Ayr British Stallion Studs Scottish Premier Series EBF Fillies' Handicap (0-80) (4) 3yo+ GB 1m 2f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(6) Lucykeys	3	Andrew Mullen	Iain Jardine	Unexposed after four starts but her two turf efforts fall well short of her two on the AW; best to look elsewhere.
2nd (7) Reyaadah Star	3	Joe Fanning	Charlie Johnston	Consistent rather than progressive in five handicaps since bolting up in an uncompetitive Kempton maiden (1m3f, AW) in May; more needed if she is to defy this sort of mark.
(5) Tafsir	5	Paul Mulrennan	Jim Goldie	4-11 this year, all of her wins coming over 1m5f and the latest at Hamilton (heavy) 15 days ago; up another 4lb which isn't the end of the world, but she hasn't raced over a trip this sort since finishing third over C&D in June last year; may find some of the 3yos a bit too speedy.
3rd (3) Queen Of Soldiers	3	James Doyle	Roger Varian	Only just beaten on her Ascot debut (1m2f, good to soft) in May but hasn't built on that effort in either start since; still early days and she now makes her handicap debut but she does need to bounce back.
1st (1) Yorkshire Lady	6	Joanna Mason	Michael & David Easterby	7lb lower than when winning the preceding race on this card two years ago and again ran well when third of ten over C&D (good) last month; return here should suit after being a beaten favourite at Hamilton last time, but she faces a tough task against the 3yos.
4th (4) Dancingwithmyself	3	Callum Rodriguez	Michael Bell	Chelmsford novice winner (1m, AW) last October and has hit form on turf lately with two comfortable wins at Ripon (1m2f/1m4f); another 6lb rise demands more, but it's impossible to rule her out in her current form.
(2) Cheshire Dancer	3	Jason Hart	Hugo Palmer	Her two wins have come at Beverley (7f, good) and Newcastle (1m, AW) but the longer trip didn't look an issue when second of nine behind an improver at Sandown (1m2f, good) last month, well clear of the third; 3lb higher but it's likely she has more to offer over this far.

Seven of the last eight runnings of this have gone to a 3yo. Dancingwithmyself is respected in her hat-trick bid despite a 6lb higher mark, but preference is for CHESHIRE DANCER (nap) who was attempting this trip for the first time when runner-up behind an unexposed and progressive rival at Sandown last time. She is now 3lb higher but remains open to further improvement over this trip.[David Bellingham]

Race 7: 16:48 Ayr Ayrshire Cancer Support Handicap (0-75) (5) 3yo+ GB 1m

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(14) Golden Valour	8	Andrew Mullen	R Mike Smith	C&D race (good to firm) in May under 7lb claimer saw him break a long losing run and he was beaten a neck over C&D (good) in July; competitive again at Musselburgh last week, so he has a place squeak even though he's 2lb out of the handicap.
(12) Cisco Disco	6	Ryan Sexton	R Mike Smith	Won in October 2022; well treated on that form but he's been lightly raced since and has finished down the field this season; same owner but left Richard Fahey since latest start; beaten under 4l twice in July but others have more pressing claims.
(13) Ayr Poet	9	Amie Waugh	Jim Goldie	Five wins and seven seconds at this track from 32 races here; no win since last September and his last four wins have all been on softer than good, but he registered three places this term and that form gives him a chance.
(5) Arkenstaar	4	Connor Beasley	Michael Dods	All five wins have come at Hamilton (two this May) but he is effective elsewhere, as when second off this mark at Pontefract on penultimate outing; cheekpieces on last three outings, not running so well at Beverley on latest and he may have place chance at best in this line-up.
4th (3) Power Of Gold	4	Jason Hart	John & Sean Quinn	His only win came at Doncaster (1m) last June and he went down narrowly there (7f) this August; soft ground may explain a poor show 13 days ago but he does not look the percentage call.
(7) Mysteryofthesands	3	David Allan	Tim Easterby	3yo who gained a deserved win at Hamilton in June and was back near that level when third at Haydock (again 1m on good) 12 days ago; needs a bit extra for another win.
(8) Keep Warm	3	Joanna Mason	Michael & David Easterby	Two 6f wins at Pontefract as 2yo; runner-up over 1m at Doncaster and York, easily his best two efforts from five starts this term; visor (absent on latest start, for AW debut) returns but he needs some overall improvement.
(11) Yaaser	6	Paul Mulrennan	Jim Goldie	Usually starts slowly and overdid it last time; no win this term but he has a shout judged on some form this summer; seen much more often these days over 7f but he was a close third over 1m twice last summer, including here.
3rd (2) Hortzadar	9	Daniel Tudhope	David O'Meara	Broke a losing run in this race last year off 1lb lower; also won in November and runner-up twice this June, before two lesser efforts; not particularly consistent these days but he has to be considered.
(10) Quiet Resolve	3	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Won Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) in February; creditable fifth of 15 in York handicap (7f, good) in May but two backward steps followed, trying cheekpieces on latest; had wind surgery later in June and this is his first run since, with a step up to 1m too, which he should stay; 3yo who needs a second look.
(9) Bella Bisbee	3	Callum Rodriguez	Ed Dunlop	Turning to 1m and blinkers on last three outings seems to have worked, including for a win at Doncaster (good to firm) and she ran creditably when sixth off this 5lb higher mark at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) latest; should be back on firmer ground today but she does need to find extra from somewhere.
(4) Cancan In The Rain	4	Joe Fanning	Charlie Johnston	Only two races this season, absent 101 days in between; still a bit below form last time but a player if he's working his way back to peak form.
1st (1) Dain Ma Nut In	3	Archie Young	Lucinda Russell	Ran away with a weak maiden at Musselburgh last month and showed that was no fluke when following up in fine style again in a handicap there (again 1m on good) four days ago, both from the front; well treated under a 6lb penalty and 5lb claimer is enlisted; leading claims.
2nd (6) Never Better	3	James Doyle	Roger Varian	Won novice at Kempton (7f, AW) in March; solid third in 1m handicaps at Southwell (AW) in April and Newbury (1m, good to firm; gelded) when next seen three weeks ago, in the latter (favourite) throwing down a big challenge over 1f out but beaten a length off this mark; lightly raced 3yo who could have come on since that race, so he's one for the shortlist.

A stack of these hold reasonable place claims at the least, but the three to concentrate on could be NEVER BETTER, Dain Ma Nut In and Quiet Resolve, who are preferred in that order. They are 3yos and the selection is clearly the most lightly raced, surely bringing potential given how well he travelled into his Newbury 1m race last time after a 139-day absence. Dain Ma Nut In cannot be passed over at all easily given how well he's been winning at Musselburgh, while a wind operation and step up to 1m make Quiet Resolve quite interesting.[Richard Austen]

Race 8: 17:23 Ayr Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap (0-65) (6) 3yo+ GB 7f 50y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(11) Black Friday	9	Joanna Mason	R Mike Smith	Scored over C&D in August 2023 but that's his only win in nearly three years; in reasonable form on first two starts this term but lesser shows since put him down the list today.
(14) End Zone	7	Clifford Lee	Roger Fell & Sean Murray	Won by a nose off 6lb higher in this race (good to soft) last year; approached that form only once this term, when close third over C&D (good) four starts back, and that form (if recaptured) would give him a good chance.
(6) Pembrokeshire	4	Mohammed Tabti	Iain Jardine	Has won once in each of the last three seasons, most recently over C&D in July; close up at Musselburgh on latest outing but consistency has not been a great strong point; 5lb claimer on board this time.
4th (13) Rwenearlytheredad	4	Zak Wheatley	Declan Carroll	Won last summer over 5f, 6f and 7f; right out of form this season until his third of nine at Catterick (7f, soft) nine days ago but he needs to take another step back up the ladder.
(10) Jkr Cobbler	5	Andrew Mullen	Iain Jardine	Had three C&D wins on good to soft last summer and also scored at Carlisle this May; close third to Braes Of Doune over C&D (good) last month reads well and he shaped satisfactorily on AW last time; each-way player.
(7) Profiteer	3	David Allan	Tim Easterby	3yo who has form figures of 33125222 in handicaps; last three outings were 6f and clearly his best form, but there was a 7f win at Thirsk in June and he needs plenty of respect.
1st (9) Ahamoment	5	Callum Rodriguez	David & Nicola Barron	C&D winner off 4lb higher in June 2023 but not so hot in his three visits here this year; needs a revival despite career-low mark.
(3) Haworth Star	4	Oisin Orr	Richard Fahey	Free-going sort; tenth race when off the mark in a first-time hood at Newcastle (6f, AW) 16 days ago, asserting late on in clearcut style despite carrying his head high; stays 7f but he has not accomplished much in his five turf races.
2nd (4) Sir Garfield	3	Jason Hart	John & Sean Quinn	Did well once going handicapping in blinkers, including two close seconds over C&D, until never dangerous at Catterick (good to firm) on latest outing; there's a query now about fast ground but he could bounce back.
(2) Novak	5	William Pyle	Iain Jardine	Usually claimer ridden; won three on the trot on turf in May/June last year, two of those at this track; no joy since but he's still shown enough on occasions to be given an each-way chance, including when second at Newcastle on Tuesday.
3rd (8) Braes Of Doune	6	Paul Mulrennan	Jim Goldie	Winner on good ground at Ayr (7f) and Musselburgh (1m) last month; badly hampered in hat-trick bid and then perhaps stretched slightly by 1m on soft at Carlisle (made a big move, no extra close home) eight days ago when he shaped as if still in good form; another big run is probably on its way.
(5) King's Crown	4	David Nolan	Michael Dods	Sole win (25 races) was a maiden in May 2022; it's hard to make him the percentage call but there have been two seconds this term, including over 7f off this career-low mark on latest start.
(1) Half Moon Rising	3	Ben Robinson	Ollie Pears	Cheekpieces enlisted when winning a maiden handicap at Carlisle (7f, good) last month and when he followed up in grand style at Catterick (7f, soft) nine days ago; has 6lb penalty but hugely in charge last time.

Half Moon Rising (second choice) and Haworth Star have shown the power of different headgear recently, while Profiteer has clocked up a solid sequence and Jkr Cobbler needs considering back at Ayr. The selection, however, goes to BRAES OF DOUNE who scored twice in August and has not had the cards fall right for him in his two starts since.[Richard Austen]