Ayr Race 2 - Western House Hotel New Brunch Menu Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
NETYWELL (1) missed on the placings last time out when fourth contesting a course and distance handicap chase last month. Holds winning form around here and could bounce back. ONE MILL HARBOUR (2) also missed the placings at this circuit previously contesting a 4100m event twelve days ago. Most recent victory came October 2023. Expected to challenge. BALLYFORT (4) won by 1.5L tackling track and trip two starts back however failed to follow up when sixth finishing behind the top pick. Might reverse placings. DANCE THIEF (3) has not performed well in two starts this season including pulling up at this venue in latest. Possibilities.

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last run finished fourth of 11 runners at this track on January 29 over 3300m, on slow going 7 len behind Tommy Combats with 75.5kg at $11. Start before ran last at Haydock Park on December 20 over 3300m, on slow going 35 len behind Escapeandevade with 74kg at $21. Ideally placed this time around.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/01/2026 | 40 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 75.5kg | 4:22.43 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 74kg | 4:07.93 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72.5kg | 4:06.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 73.5kg | 3:50.02 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/10/2025 | 185 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Patrick Wadge | 71.5kg | 4:09.24 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/7 | 23/04/2025 | 53 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72.5kg | 4:01.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 73.5kg | 4:15.73 | 2-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/01/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 75kg | 4:15.83 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 46.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/8 | 21/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Heavy | Patrick Wadge | 76kg | 4:28.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2024 | 230 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Soft | Derek Fox | 76kg | 4:18.00 | 3-5-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 07/04/2024 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $53,830.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Heavy | P Wadge | 75.5kg | 4:20.32 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth of 7 runners at this track on February 23 over 4100m, slow track; 18 len behind Dubai Days carrying 72kg at $41. The run before pulled up at this track on January 29 over 4100m. All set for a return to form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/02/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 72kg | 5:49.20 | 3-3-3-1-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 99/11 | 29/01/2026 | 59 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71.5kg | 5:25.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/12/2025 | 752 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Charlotte Jones | 70kg | 4:12.76 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/11/2023 | 22 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Heavy | Charlotte Jones | 72.5kg | 4:37.67 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 19/10/2023 | 181 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,690.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 73kg | 4:11.55 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2023 | 23 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $28,130.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 68kg | 3:56.49 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 29/03/2023 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $25,760.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3287m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 71kg | 4:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2023 | 30 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $15,760.00 | Ayr | 3219m | Soft | Derek Fox | 75.5kg | 4:10.53 | - | 0 |
| 26.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/01/2023 | 34 | MHDLE 4U | $14,830.00 | Ayr | 3219m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 73.5kg | 4:07.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/11/2022 | - | NHDLE 4U | $15,340.00 | Ayr | 3219m | Soft | Derek Fox | 70kg | 3:59.35 | - | 0 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ben Smith
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Resumed from a spell and failed to finish in a steeplechase at this track. At only start last preparation finished fifth of 11 runners at this track on November 1 over 3200m, slow track; 7 len behind Dee's Getaway with 71kg at $12. Worth another chance and can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 23/02/2026 | 114 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Ben Smith | 68kg | 5:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/11/2025 | 204 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Ben Smith | 71kg | 4:03.88 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/04/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,600.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 66kg | 4:03.42 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 39.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Ben Smith | 71kg | 4:26.15 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/3 | 24/02/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,700.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Heavy | Ben Smith | 65.5kg | 4:23.09 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2025 | 74 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 70kg | 4:13.79 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/11/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 72.5kg | 3:58.67 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/11/2024 | 170 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good | Ben Smith | 66.5kg | 3:52.34 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/05/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $22,140.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 68.5kg | 3:55.86 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 19/04/2024 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Ben Smith | 61.5kg | 3:57.79 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/03/2024 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 68kg | 3:54.60 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 37 days. Last run finished sixth of 11 runners at this track on January 29 over 3300m, on slow going 27 len behind Tommy Combats carrying 71kg at $8. Run before raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len this track on January 2 over 3300m on rain affected going defeating Southey with 73.5kg at $2.60 in a steeplechase. On his best form will prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71kg | 4:22.43 | 8-8-6 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/01/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,590.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 73.5kg | 4:27.01 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 75.5kg | 4:27.31 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/10/2025 | 197 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,190.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 75.5kg | 4:20.08 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 9/12 | 11/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,210.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 68.5kg | 3:47.61 | 6-11-9 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/16 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Kelso | 4196m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 68.5kg | 5:16.20 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/03/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,930.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 76kg | 4:18.19 | 10-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 74kg | 5:20.63 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 06/01/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71.5kg | 4:12.03 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 99/7 | 15/12/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 68.5kg | 4:18.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/4 | 08/11/2024 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $22,250.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Bruce Lynn | 70.5kg | 4:02.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Leah Noreci
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after six months got back early finished sixth of 8 runners at Carlisle on February 16 over 4000m, 42 len behind Trac carrying 71kg at $29. Previously second-up finished seventh of 9 starters at Cartmel on July 19 over 4200m, 33 len behind River Of Joy carrying 72.5kg at $12. Key runner - don't underestimate.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/02/2026 | 175 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $17,700.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Leah Noreci | 71kg | 5:18.34 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/08/2025 | 2 | HCP CHSE 4U | $28,400.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 69kg | 5:18.62 | 9-6-7 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $19,330.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72.5kg | 4:14.32 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 19/07/2025 | 54 | HCP CHSE 4U | $15,700.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 72.5kg | 5:20.88 | 8-7-7 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2025 | 273 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,950.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | 4:23.98 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2024 | 2 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,250.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 75kg | 4:35.05 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.91 |
| 2/5 | 24/08/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 71kg | 4:21.54 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/07/2024 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,320.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Soft | Charlotte Jones | 64.5kg | 4:30.40 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 28/06/2024 | 244 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,060.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Charlotte Jones | 72.5kg | 5:19.60 | 7-5-6 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/15 | 28/10/2023 | 63 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Leah Noreci | 70.5kg | 4:06.32 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/08/2023 | 57 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,880.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Soft | Leah Noreci | 70.5kg | 4:20.27 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing fell at this track on February 23 over 4100m. The run before finished third in a small field at this track on February 10 over 3300m, on slow going 15 len behind Big Stage carrying 67kg at $81. Not the worst. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 66kg | 5:49.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/02/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 67kg | 4:27.04 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Conor Rabbitt | 69.5kg | 4:16.44 | 5-7-6 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $126.00 |
| 99/19 | 02/01/2026 | 499 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 75kg | 5:10.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 1/13 | 21/08/2024 | 45 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 3:57.90 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/10 | 07/07/2024 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:14.10 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 07/06/2024 | 88 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 75kg | 4:23.00 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.00 |
| 11/14 | 11/03/2024 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 76kg | 5:06.68 | 10-11-11 | 0 |
| 48.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3956m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 5:02.04 | 6-5-5-6-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 46.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/14 | 25/01/2024 | 12 | NHDLE MDN 4U | $14,070.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 73.5kg | 3:55.76 | 11-12-9 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2024 | 16 | NHDLE 5U | $27,230.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 68.5kg | 3:57.89 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $201.00 |