ENTERTAINMENT
DEVILLE
Ayrshire Suite - Between Races
Providing a fantastic soundtrack of floor fillers and classic hits in the Ayrshire Suite all through the day between racing, Deville will keep the party going!
SHEB
Princess Royal Suite - After Racing
Dance the night away after racing for 3 hours, with one of our favourite bands returning, SHEB! Playing a fantastic mix of floor fillers and party classics to finish a fantastic day.
Ayr Racecourse welcomes Invades back again today with students from Glasgow, Strathclyde and Caledonian Universities.
We hope you have a great time.
We’re proud to introduce our 2026 Retraining of Racehorses Equine Ambassador – BLACK FRIDAY.
At The Spring Saturday Raceday, you’ll have the chance to meet Black Friday and his owner Abigail, hear his story and learn more about life after racing. A seven-time winner, including four victories at Ayr, Black Friday has gone on to enjoy a successful second career, from the show ring to teaching children to ride.
Black Friday will parade around the parade ring approx. 12.45pm and thereafter he will be located in the Champagne Lawns Marquee.
*Subject to location change*
THE WEDDINGS AT WESTERN HOUSE NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Night Nurse Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB
RACE)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5446 to the winning horse The second to receive £2509, the third £1254 and the fourth £628 colours no horse age st-lb
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): R M Smith (9 wins from 183 runners, 5%) runs MOSSTOWN MILL & RUN BABY RUN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs MALAYALAM & OUT OF THE WOODS LONGEST TRAVELLER: GATINEAU PARK trained by K Bailey & M Nicholls, Cheltenham, 335 miles.
1 GATINEAU PARK (IRE) (81) 5/31-512 6 11-7
Br Gr g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Tidjy (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Park Life Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, Cheltenham T
B Mr J. Naughton Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S
Successful in a hurdle race and a point-to-point at 2m 3f and 3m on good to soft and yielding ground. Beaten 5l by Hold The Serve when second of 10 at 10-3 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wincanton over 2m 4f (soft) in December last year Official BHA Rating 125
2 OUT OF THE WOODS (FR) (35) 16-104 C D 6 11-7
Br B g Ectot - Fabiola (GER) Conner McCann (7) J
O Mark Blandford & The Montassib Partners Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B E.A.R.L. Elevage Des Loges Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m and 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 18l behind Absolutely Doyen when fourth of 5 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (good to soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 118
3 TASHKHAN (IRE) (21) 1353 D 8 11-7
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Tarziyna (IRE) Brian Hughes J
O Mr P. Boyle Brian Ellison, Malton T
B His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S.C. Brian Ellison Racing Limited S A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Dalston Lad beaten 11l at 20-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Albert Bartlett Prestige Novices’ Hurdle at Haydock over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 126
4 CUSHENDUN (GB) (64) 333/-426
7 11-0
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Golden Sparkle (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan
Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
Placed in a hurdle race and two NH flat races from six starts. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Kings Champion when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 113
5 MALAYALAM (FR) (25) 531-00
Br B g Masked Marvel - Frivolite (FR)
O Two Black Labs and A Fox Red
6 11-0
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B S.C.E.A de L’Aubay & Guillaume Cousin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Well beaten at 40-1 behind Apache Tribe when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race over this course and distance (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
6 MOSSTOWN MILL (IRE) (296) 0P1-6
Br B g Harzand (IRE) - Lace (IRE)
6 11-0
Ben Smith (7) J
O West Loudoun Racing Club R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Summerseat Stables Ltd
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind The Last Cloud when sixth of 11 on his hurdling debut at Perth over 2m (good) in May last year Official BHA Rating -
7 RUN BABY RUN (IRE) (20) PP00 5 11-0
Br Gr g Mahler - Duffys Grange (IRE)
William Maggs (5) J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mrs Kathleen Duff
Unplaced in all four starts. Well beaten at 250-1 behind Gallivanted when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 66
DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2025: CREST OF FORTUNE 5 11 7 Ben Godfrey 15-8 (Anthony Honeyball) 5 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Gatineau Park (IRE), 6-4 Tashkhan (IRE), 5-1 Out of The Woods (FR), 8-1 Cushendun (GB), 50-1 Malayalam (FR), 66-1 Mosstown Mill (IRE), 100-1 Run Baby Run (IRE)
1ST
2ND 3RD
4TH TIME
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
Although foiled in his follow-up bid, Lingfield scorer GATINEAU PARK lost little in defeat when conceding 7lb to a subsequent winner at Wincanton. The six-year-old should take all the beating if performing to a similar level and gets the vote over Tashkhan Brian Ellison’s inmate arrives on the back of a respectable third in a Grade 2 at Haydock and is likely to be involved. Out Of The Woods is the pick of the remainder.
totewin: Gatineau Park toteeachway: Tashkhan
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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - BRIAN HUGHES
The 3-times champion jockey is no stranger to punters at Ayr with his 5-year record at the track currently the best in the weighing room and the jockey continuing to ride at the very top of his game. Only Sean Bowen and Harry Skelton have ridden more winners in Britain this season and the Northern Irishman is closing in on another century of winners with 95 winners on the board before 4 rides split between Haydock on Thursday and here at Ayr yesterday Hughes has struck up a new partnership this season with leading Scottish owner Jimmy Fyffe and that new connection has led to plenty of rides (and winners) for Scottish trainer Sandy Thomson who supplied the rider with winners at Newcastle and Catterick this week.
13% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 33 WINS FROM 262 RIDES
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCHLUCINDA RUSSELL AND MICHAEL SCUDAMORE
The new training combination has 8 runners on today’s card after 9 horses from the yard ran here yesterday and the stable has bounced back to form in recent weeks, just in time for the big spring festivals at Cheltenham, Aintree and here at Ayr. The joint-trainers’ current strike-rate here is only 9%, but this season hasn’t been one of the best for the Milnathort team and Russell has told of problems with the gallops which have now been rectified. The trainers had a double here last month after a treble at Kelso and next week’s Cheltenham team includes last year’s Ultima Chase winner Myretown looking to follow up in the same race and King Of Answers going for the marathon National Hunt Chase.
16% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 12 WINS FROM 73 RUNNERS
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THE WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL NEW BRUNCH MENU HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North One Man Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000
Prize Money.£4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 296 runners, 17%) runs BALLYFORT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Lucinda Russell & Michael Scud (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs NETYWELL LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CUZCO DU MATHAN & ONE MILL HARBOUR trained by J Moffatt, Cartmel, 156 miles.
1 NETYWELL (FR) (37) P-30F04 CD 9
Br B g Willywell (FR) - Netova (FR)
Patrick Wadge J
O County Set Five & K Hunter Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mme Clarence Signol & Mr Xavier Brelaud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Rollstud Ltd S
Winner of a hurdle race and four chases at 2m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 7l behind Tommy Combats when fourth of 11 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 115
2 ONE MILL HARBOUR (FR) (12) 5/11/-5P4 D 9 11-11
Br Gr g Diamond Boy (FR) - Kavusakan (FR)
Brian Hughes J
O Mr Darren Naylor James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B J. C. Haimet & A. F. Peter Tote S
He has won three chases at 2m on soft and heavy ground, but last win was over two years ago. Finished 19l behind Dubai Days when fourth of 7 at 40-1 on his latest outing in a chase here over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Official BHA Rating 112
3 DANCE THIEF (IRE) (12) 1233-5P CD 8 11-5
Br B g Leading Light (IRE) - Don’t Wait (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B P. O’Connell
He has won a hurdle race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 16-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Dubai Days last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 106 4 BALLYFORT (IRE) (37) 40-1316 CD 8 11-4
Br B g Fame And Glory - Mardale (IRE) Bruce Lynn J
O Matterson, Maclay and Warre N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Frank Motherway Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 7-1 behind Tommy Combats when sixth of 11 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (soft) in January. Has won here and at Kelso this season. Official BHA Rating 105
5 CUZCO DU MATHAN (FR) (19) 1-40406 8 11-1
Br Gr g Martaline - Thisbee du Mathan (FR)
Leah Noreci (10) J
O Lilly Whites James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B Mr Jean-Marie Baradeau
He has won a hurdle race and two chases at 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Trac when sixth of 8 on his latest outing in a chase at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Official BHA Rating 102
6 DON OCCHETTI (IRE) (12) 31-P63F D 8 10-11
Br B g Presenting - Baileys Partytime
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr
B Mrs D. Cashman
Conor Rabbitt (3) J
William Young Jnr, Carluke T
A winner of a chase at 2m on good ground. Fell 3 out when 40-1 here over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by Dubai Days last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 98
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
2025: HEADS OR HARPS 8 10 12 Derek Fox 11-8 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Visor worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 6. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 6.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Netywell (FR), 11-4 Ballyfort (IRE), 3-1 One Mill Harbour (FR), 8-1 Dance Thief (IRE), 12-1 Cuzco du Mathan (FR), 25-1 Don Occhetti (IRE)
Successful in three of his five outings over fences, One Mill Harbour shaped better than the bare form over an extended 2m4f here last time out. The drop in distance looks ideal and he isn’t taken lightly, but NETYWELL is a shade more compelling. The top-weight returned to form with a fair fourth over C&D and a 2lb drop in the ratings may prove fruitful. Dance Thief could fare best of the rest.
totewin: Netywell
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THE MOTHERS DAY LUNCH AT WESTERN HOUSE MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (for the Ayrshire Yeomanry Cup) (Challenger Mares’ Hurdle Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money.£7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D Whillans (14 wins from 78 runners, 18%) runs BOLLIN MATILDA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs FOX’S FANCY LONGEST TRAVELLER: KEEP ON COBBLING trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 299 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FOX’S FANCY (IRE) (37) 23-F445 8 12-0
Br B m Kayf Tara - Nonnetia (FR) Derek Fox J
O The Nostalgics Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr J. P. Dwan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on soft ground. Finished 12l behind Shoeshine Boy when fifth of 13 at 9-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 110
2 KEEP ON COBBLING (GB) (102) 0F21-16 D BF 6 11-6
Br Gr m Passing Glance - Upbeat Cobbler (FR) Ciaran Gethings J
O Sir John Timpson Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Sir J. Timpson & H. D. J. Daly Timpson S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m and 2m 5f on good ground. Finished 15l behind Oakley when sixth of 12 at 3-1fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Hereford over 2m 4f (good) in November last year
Official BHA Rating 102
3 TREAD SOFTLY NOW (GB) (16) 21P243 C 7 11-2
Br B m Champs Elysees - Watch Closely Now (IRE)
Charlie Maggs (3) J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair Ian Duncan Racing S
She has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on good and soft ground. Third of 12 behind Thank You Blue beaten 17l at 16-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Sedgefield over 2m 4f (soft) last month.
Official BHA Rating 98
BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (20) 6-P0342 8 10-7
Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie Theo Gillard J
O Callum Whillans Donald Whillans, Hawick T
B Callum Whillans
Successful in two hurdle races at 3m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten a head by Crystello when second of 6 at 9-4 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 3m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 89
DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2025: RUBY ISLAND 8 11 6 Danny McMenamin 10-3 (Nicky Richards) 11 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Bollin Matilda (GB), 9-4 Keep On Cobbling (GB), 3-1 Fox’s Fancy (IRE), 4-1 Tread Softly Now (GB)
KEEP ON COBBLING looked to find a drop in trip against her when finishing sixth at Hereford. Henry Daly’s mare has been given plenty of time to get over that defeat and she’s fancied to resume her progress given this greater emphasis on stamina. Tread Softly Now caught the eye when reaching the frame at Sedgefield and rates the biggest danger, ahead of Fox’s Fancy totewin: Keep On Cobbling
Tread Softly Now
THE 3B CRANE HIRE HANDICAP HURDLE RACE
(CLASS 4) (for the Craigie Cup) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5281 to the winning horse The second to receive £2430, the third £1215, the fourth £608 and the fifth £303
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 296 runners, 17%) runs GINGER MAIL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (5 wins from 13 runners, 38%) runs IRISH BLAZE LONGEST TRAVELLERS: GAMIGIN & CHANCEAWETMORNING trained by N Kelly, Ireland.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 LITLEANGEL DUSEUIL (FR) (280) 1-2 5 12-0
Br B m American Devil (FR) - Shany de Loriol (FR)
Jack Power (5) J
O Trotters International by A & L Mclaren Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mr M Boudot & Mr K Portmann
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 2f on soft ground. Beaten 7l by Fort Dino when second of 11 at 7-2fav on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Auteuil over 2m 1f (heavy) in May last year. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having her first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 120
2 TRIPLE CROWN TED (IRE) (22) 22-3141 D 6 11-8
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - This Is Bollyduff (IRE)
O The Teddy Boys
Derek Fox J
Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Mrs C. J. Zetter-Wells Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. Won on his latest outing in a hurdle race when 3-1jt-fav at Kelso over 2m (heavy) last month, beating Lance Les Des by 1/2l. Has won twice there this season. Official BHA Rating 114
3 GINGER MAIL (FR) (22) PP-643P CD 10 11-8
Br Gr g Sinndar (IRE) - Queenly Mail (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Mrs David Coltman & Mrs J Douglas Miller N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Bernard Pierre Le Courtois Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Pulled up 2 out when 11-1 at Kelso over 2m (heavy) in a hurdle race won by Triple Crown Ted last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 114
4 CHANCEAWETMORNING (IRE) (51) 000-652 6 11-3
Br B g Snow Sky - Jim’s Article (IRE) Gregor Walkingshaw (7) J
O Laytown Beach Boys Partnership
B Mr Paddy Sinnott
Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T
Placed in two hurdle races and a NH flat race from ten starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Kanog Bay when second of 16 at 15-8fav in a hurdle race at Fairyhouse over 2m 4f (soft) in January. Also scheduled to appear here yesterday Official BHA Rating 109
5 CORMIER (IRE) (14) 0//06-046 D 10 11-2
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Scotch Bonnet (IRE)
O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce
Brian Hughes J
Brian Ellison, Malton T
B Grangecon Stud Brian Ellison Racing Limited S
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to soft, but last win was over four years ago. Finished 11l behind The Gray Ghost when sixth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 108
6 GAMIGIN (IRE) (46) 453-002 CD BF 8 11-2
Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Anticipation (FR)
Sean Quinlan J
O Mrs Shauna Kelly Noel C. Kelly, Northern Ireland T
B Mabaki Investments
He has won three hurdle races from 2m to 2m 1f on good and soft ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Verbal Sparring when second of 16 at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Down Royal over 2m 1f (soft) in January. Has since rejoined the Noel Kelly team. Official BHA Rating 108
7 IRISH BLAZE (IRE) (35) 46UP-00 D
Br B g Imperial Monarch (IRE) - Run Cat (IRE)
10 10-13
Callum Bewley J
O Na Dochasach Partnership Nicky Richards, Greystoke T B Martin Keating Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
He has won a hurdle race, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 22-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Musselburgh over 2m (good to soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 105
8 EL JEFE (IRE) (12) 323346 D
9 10-11
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Ros Mountain (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (3) J
O Mr A. B. Hamilton Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
B Kilfeacle Stud & C. Quirke
Winner of six hurdle races from 2m to 2m 3f on soft and heavy ground. Finished 8l behind Eloi Du Puy when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 103
DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2025: THEREISNODOUBT (IRE) 12 11 2 Derek Fox 4-1 (Lucinda Russell) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 5, 6 Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Triple Crown Ted (IRE), 3-1 Gamigin (IRE), 4-1 Chanceawetmorning (IRE), 5-1 Litleangel Duseuil (FR), 12-1 El Jefe (IRE), 14-1 Ginger Mail (FR), Cormier (IRE), 20-1 Irish Blaze (IRE)
4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
2ND
3RD
Gamigin arrives on the back of much improved effort at Down Royal and could make his presence felt now back to something like his best, but TRIPLE CROWN TED makes most appeal. The progressive six-year-old landed a handicap in testing ground at Kelso in resolute fashion and his yard has won two of the three previous renewals. His new stable companion Litleangel Duseuil is a hurdles winner in France and could also shape well.
totewin: Triple Crown Ted
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THE AYRSHIRE HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18000 Prize Money.£9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 296 runners, 17%) runs NED TANNER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs PRIMOZ FANCY THAT: N Alexander won this race in 2024 and 2025 The stable runs NED TANNER today
LONGEST TRAVELLER: POUR LES FILLES trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 444 miles.
1 POUR LES FILLES (GB) (28) 2-10P1P 8 12-0
Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Ravello Bay
O Steve & Jackie Fleetham
B R. D. & Mrs J. S. Chugg
Shane Fenelon (5) J
Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest T
He has won a hurdle race, a NH flat race, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground. Pulled up 2 out when 28-1 at Newbury over 2m 7f (heavy) in a chase won by Holloway Queen last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 134
2 CLASSIC MAESTRO (IRE) (21) 13-U62P 8 11-11
Br B g Jet Away - Shantelle Line (IRE)
Luke Scott (3) J
O Classic Maestro Partnership Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B G. T. Morrow Equine Products UK Ltd S
Winner of five hurdle races and two chases from 2m to 2m 1f on soft and heavy ground. Pulled up 2 out when 125-1 in the Grade 1 Betfair Ascot Chase at Ascot over 2m 5f (good to soft) won by Jonbon last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 131 3 DARE TO SHOUT (GB) (22) 35-14P4 D 9 11-8
Br Gr g Martaline - Dare To Doubt Brian Hughes J
O Mr Ian Hamilton Ann Hamilton, Newcastle Upon Tyne T
B Goldford Stud & Whitley Stud Hamilton S
Winner of three hurdle races, two chases and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m on ground varying from good to heavy Well beaten at 5-1 behind King Of Answers when fourth of 6 on his latest outing in a chase at Kelso over 2m 7f (heavy) last month. Official BHA Rating 128
4 TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA (IRE) (21) 23011/-P 9 11-4
Br B g Snow Sky - Inouette (IRE)
O Hetton Boys
Nathan Moscrop J
Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield T
B Roger Symes Bluegrass Horse Feeds S
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Pulled up 4 out when 25-1 at Haydock over 2m 4f (soft) in a chase won by The Bluesman last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 124
5 PRIMOZ (IRE) (14) 0-23563 C 8 11-2
Br B g Westerner - Be Mine Tonight (IRE)
Derek Fox J
O Aim Equestrian Ltd & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Liam & Michael Flavin Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
He has won two hurdle races and two chases from 1m 7f to 2m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 7 behind Prairie Wolf beaten 5l at 10-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Newcastle over 2m 4f (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 122
6 NED TANNER (IRE) (44) 14-033P CD 10 10-11
Br B g Milan - Rose Tanner (IRE)
Sean Quinlan J
O Hands and Heels N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B John Mulcahy Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 3f to 2m 7f on good and soft ground. Pulled up at the last when 12-1 at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) in a chase won by Geryville in January on his latest outing. He is wearing a visor for the first time. Official BHA Rating 117
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: NED TANNER (IRE) 9 11 1 Sean Quinlan 5-2 (N W Alexander) 5 ran Visor worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Classic Maestro (IRE), 3-1 Dare To Shout (GB), 4-1 Primoz (IRE), 6-1 Pour Les Filles (GB), Twoshotsoftequila (IRE), 7-1 Ned Tanner (IRE)
CLASSIC MAESTRO failed to complete in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase last month, but this is more his level. Jennie Candlish’s charge found only subsequent Grade 2 winner Jax Junior too good in a competitive handicap at Sandown in January and a repeat effort here should see him bang there at the finish. Ned Tanner won this last year off a 2lb higher mark and could bounce back, while Primoz is preferred of the rest.
totewin: Classic Maestro
toteeachway: Ned Tanner
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THE CHELTENHAM LUNCH AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Prize Money.£3696 to the winning horse The second to receive £1701, the third £850, the fourth £425 and the fifth £212.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Alexander (49 wins from 296 runners, 17%) runs L’ARME DE BONHEUR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Alexander (3 wins from 10 runners, 30%) runs L’ARME DE BONHEUR LONGEST TRAVELLER: BRIERY BUTTERFLY trained by H Daly, Ludlow, 299 miles.
1 BRIERY BUTTERFLY (GB) (30) 654-322 7 12-0
Br B m Getaway (GER) - Briery Belle Ciaran Gethings J
O Mrs H Plumbly J Trafford K Deane S Holme Henry Daly, Ludlow T
B Simon and Helen Plumbly Humphrey Butler Ltd S
Placed in three hurdle races from ten starts. Beaten 1l by Delta Blues Belle when second of 6 at 9-2 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Huntingdon over 3m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 95
2 COYLTON KING (GB) (25) 4-00F6U 6 11-10
Br Br g Jack Hobbs - Lochnell (IRE) Callum Bewley J
O Mr Ronnie Lilley Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Barry MacDonald Ian Duncan Racing S
Yet to place in seven starts. Unseated rider when 11-1 over this course and distance (soft) in a hurdle race won by Better Be Definite last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 91
3 KALO ATHENA (IRE) (39) 6P5012 D 7 11-6
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Poly Kalo (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Mr C. N. Barnes James Moffatt, Cartmel T
B P. J. Fortune
She has won a hurdle race and two point-to-points at 3m on soft ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Parish Quiz when second of 9 at 16-5 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 3m (heavy) in January. Official BHA Rating 87
4 L’ARME DE BONHEUR (FR) (64) 2000 5 11-6
Br Gr g Manatee - Vallee Viva (FR) Bruce Lynn J
O Sandy’s Angels N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Winston Cottin & Clovis Cottin Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Sanilam when 9th of 13 on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race here over 2m (soft) in January. Official BHA Rating 87
5 CK O’MARA (IRE) (25) 0054 5 11-2
Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Siwaara (IRE)
Ben Smith (7) J
O Mr John Murphy R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B James Hennelly
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 18l behind The Coffey Boy when fourth of 9 at 66-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 83
6 BLUE INDIGO (GB) (39) 4P6P03 6 10-12
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Maggie Blue (IRE)
Edward Austin (5) J
O Mrs H. O. Graham Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B Mrs H. O. Graham
Third of 9 behind Parish Quiz beaten 4 1/2l at 25-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 3m (heavy) in January, his only placing from nine starts. Official BHA Rating 79
DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2025: MONSIEUR LE FUZZ (FR) 6 11 12 Ross Chapman 22-1 (Rebecca Menzies) 16 ran
Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Briery Butterfly (GB), 9-4 Kalo Athena (IRE), 3-1 Coylton King (GB), 8-1 L’Arme de Bonheur (FR), 10-1 Blue Indigo (GB), 33-1 Ck O’Mara (IRE)
Briery Butterfly has found one too good the last twice, most recently at Huntingdon, and she may fill that position again, this time behind KALO ATHENA Jimmy Moffatt’s mare finished second in heavy conditions at Newcastle in January and now sports a tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination for the first time, with Brian Hughes booked. Coylton King still had every chance when unseating at the last over C&D and isn’t ruled out either.
totewin: Kalo Athena toteeachway: Briery Butterfly
TAXI
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NOTICES
Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.
SATURDAY 11th April
THE BOOK DAY DANCIN 11 APRIL@ AYR RACECOURSE
OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (CATEGORY 1 ELIMINATION) (GBB RACE)
for four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4500 Prize Money.£2450 to the winning horse The second to receive £1129, and the third £564
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): S R B Crawford (28 wins from 162 runners, 17%) runs DUNDEE LAW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell & M Scudamore (5 wins from 37 runners, 14%) runs JET OF STARS LONGEST TRAVELLER: DUNDEE LAW trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
1 POPTON POINT (IRE) (28) 11 D 5 11-7
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Be My Present
(3) J
O Mrs Judith Ratcliff Jennie Candlish, Leek T
B James Gill Equine Products UK Ltd S
Successful in two NH flat races at 2m on soft and heavy ground. A winner at 6-1 in a NH flat race at Warwick over 2m (heavy) on her latest outing last month, beating Vrheligonne by a neck. Has also won at Wetherby this season. Official BHA Rating -
2 JET OF STARS (IRE) (385) 1- 5 11-4
Br B g Jet Away - Gilt Ridden (IRE)
Brian Hughes J
O Fyffe & Russell Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross T
B Arctic Tack Stud & Crossogue Stud Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
A winner at 4-1 in a point-to-point race at Oldtown over 2m on his latest outing in February last year, beating Nimba by 4l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Denis Paul Murphy in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -
3 DUNDEE LAW (GB) (-) 4 10-8
Br B g Postponed (IRE) - Luz de La Vida Sam Ewing J
O Steven Crawford S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B P. Balding
Half-brother to Gentle Life, won over hurdles at 2m 5f From the family of Champion Hurdle hero Punjabi so he commands attention ahead of this introduction. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 3 2025: SANILAM (IRE) 5 11 4 Ryan Mania 22-1 (Ms Claire O’Connell) 10 ran
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Popton Point (IRE), 6-4 Jet of Stars (IRE), 3-1 Dundee Law (GB)
Popton Point is unbeaten in two starts and is an exciting prospect, but she might find it tough to give weight away to JET OF STARS. The five-year-old won his sole point-to-point outing and changed hands for 230,000 pounds in March last year. The booking of Brian Hughes is noteworthy and he looks the one to side with. Dundee Law is from the family of Punjabi and must not be dismissed lightly.
totewin: Jet Of Stars
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
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BETTING
Popton Point
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