Ayr
Today, July 6, 2025FlatClass 41m2fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
In an open-looking handicap, the improver could be handicap debutant DESERT HEART who has some solid form in maidens and looks the type to progress. He's preferred to the consistent Magellan Cloud who should go well again, while the quirky Qitaal has claims down in class, particularly if significant rainfall arrives.
Desert Heart
Magellan Cloud
Qitaal
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 8. Desert HeartJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Ed WalkerF: 4-44
- Price History:
- 2.88
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictContested a strong maiden on debut and has shown steady improvement on two subsequent starts in maiden company, fourth of 12 at Sandown (10f 22 days ago. Plenty to like about him physically and on pedigree and could be a big threat if proving his stamina for this trip on handicap debut. - 7. Magellan CloudJ: Jason HartT: John & Sean QuinnF: 431-3323
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictRedcar novice winner who chased home a subsequent winner at Chester prior to matching that form when finishing third of 7 in a handicap at the same course (10.3f, good to firm) 23 days ago. Drops slightly in grade and should run well again. - 1. QitaalJ: Archie YoungT: Charlie JohnstonF: 15-347574
- Price History:
- 4.75
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictTypically not the most straightforward but quickly back on track when respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at Chester (10.3f, soft) 22 days ago. On a fair mark and won't be inconvenienced by any rainfall. One to consider back down in class. 
4. Pol RogerJ: Rhys ElliottT: Michael DodsF: 23700-530- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictRecorded back-to-back victories in handicaps over C&D last spring. Had been in form prior to disappointing at York (sweated up) 23 days ago. Fairly treated if he can bounce back to form of last season.
9. Edge Ofthe UnknownJ: Billy LoughnaneT: George BougheyF: 13-3450- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictUndone by the step up in trip and competitive nature of the race when last of 10 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm, 33/1) 29 days ago. Drop in trip/class should see him more competitive in first time blinkers.
5. StarlinerJ: Kaiya FraserT: Linda PerrattF: 45232218- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictRewarded for consistency when winning at Hamilton in May. Not in same form when eighth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at Newcastle (8f) 9 days ago. Will need to improve for the longer trip back on turf.
3. Capla LazarusJ: Billy GarrittyT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 242-100- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictJustified good support to make a winning return in at Redcar (10f) in April but his fractious nature seems has gotten the better of him subsequently, refusing to settle and looking awkward off the bridle when well held at York last month. Remains to be seen if more tractable in first time hood.
11. Penelopes SisterJ: Lauren YoungT: Jim GoldieF: 6123-3715- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 61
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner here in May. Uphill task from out of the weights when fifth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good to soft) 21 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do from 3 lb out of the handicap.
6. Cracker StarJ: Rowan ScottT: Ewan WhillansF: 906/2221-- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 126
VerdictFairly useful maiden winner on Flat (11.6f) and ran to a similar level in juvenile hurdles for Harry Derham. Below form on final start for that yard when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft, 6/1) 126 days ago. One to note in the betting on stable debut.
10. GainsbourgJ: Andrew MullenT: Daragh BourkeF: 0819027-0- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictCourse winner doesn't arrive in the best of form, disappointing reappearance when last of 12 in handicap at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 20 days ago, for all he was ridden too aggressively. Others preferred.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
2. WesternesseJ: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'MearaF: 10444510- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictCapitalised on reduced mark to double his tally for the year in 8-runner handicap at Ripon in June. Found run of good form coming to a halt in an amateur riders handicap at York 8 days ago. Type to bounce back quickly.