Ayr Race 5 - Ayrshire Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
CLASSIC MAESTRO (2) placed second in a Sandown Park handicap chase two starts back. Subsequently failed to complete the G1 Ascot Chase three weeks ago. Markedly down in grade for this contest. Major player. DARE TO SHOUT (3) missed out on the placings finishing fourth at Kelso improving on a pulled up effort in the Rehearsal Premier Handicap Chase at Newcastle prior. Will be thereabouts. PRIMOZ (5) was third in latest outing attempting a Newcastle handicap chase a fortnight ago. Holds winning course form. Not discounted. TWOSHOTSOFTEQUILA (4) can return to winning ways having pulled up at Haydock Park previously.

Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing pulled up at Newbury on February 7 over 4700m. Before to post a big 15 len win. Ffos Las on January 8 over 3900m slow going defeating Largy Belter carrying 74.5kg at $13 in a steeplechase. In the mix.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $47,190.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 6:12.05 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/01/2026 | 60 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,140.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:15.71 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 99/14 | 09/11/2025 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $85,110.00 | Naas | 4023m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | 5:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/13 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 72kg | 5:57.76 | 3-8-7 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/10/2025 | 262 | MHDLE 5U | $26,010.00 | Downpatrick | 4425m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:42.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.11 |
| 2/15 | 21/01/2025 | 273 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:09.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 3/19 | 23/04/2024 | 196 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Tipperary | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/19 | 10/10/2023 | 178 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 4:52.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.38 |
| 5/20 | 15/04/2023 | 110 | G2 FLAT 46 | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3410m | Good Soft | Davy Russell | 72.5kg | 4:01.74 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2022 | 232 | FLAT 4 | $18,490.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | Soft | Harry Swan | 70kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/05/2022 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Bartlemy P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing pulled up at Ascot in the G1 Ascot Steeple Chase on February 14 over 4200m. Race before held ground to the line finished second of 11 runners at Sandown Park on January 31 over 3100m, on slow going 4.5 len behind Jax Junior carrying 68kg at $23. Finds the right race and can bounce back.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | G1 OPEN 5U | $336,890.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 74.5kg | 5:17.35 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | Luke Scott | 68kg | 4:05.33 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 68 | HCP CHSE 5U | $34,130.00 | Haydock Park | 3279m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 77kg | 4:04.41 | 1-4-6 | 0 |
| 22.9L | $26.00 |
| 99/5 | 10/11/2025 | 258 | CHSE 4U | $89,370.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Soft | Luke Scott | 75kg | 4:10.64 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/3 | 25/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 73kg | 4:58.10 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2025 | 12 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Leicester | 3201m | Soft | Luke Scott | 74.5kg | 4:21.35 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 01/02/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Luke Scott | 65kg | 4:07.23 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2024 | 9 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,060.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:27.20 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $2.75 |
| 1/2 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | CHSE 4U | $18,070.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Heavy | Sean Quinlan | 73.5kg | 4:38.69 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 67.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 13/12/2024 | 6 | HCP APP HDLE 3U | $23,060.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Edward Vaughan | 78kg | 4:16.98 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.36 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2024 | 17 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:09.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after three months finished fourth in a small field at Kelso on February 13 over 4700m, in the wet; 58 len behind King Of Answers carrying 71kg at $6. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 7 runners at Kelso on November 8 over 4700m, 13 len behind Cadell with 75.5kg at $4. Leading contender and can find winning form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 76 | STPLE HCP 5U | $40,840.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 6:33.07 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $6.00 |
| 99/8 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 66.5kg | 6:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 6:02.21 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/10/2025 | 176 | HCP CHSE 4U | $34,480.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 6:17.87 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 23/04/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 5:05.76 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 5U | $64,580.00 | Kelso | 5266m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 68kg | 6:54.00 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 5:49.40 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 14/02/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,060.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 6:21.59 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,110.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 6:38.60 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Kelso | 4714m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 6:45.88 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Carlisle | 4014m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 5:16.23 | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after two years pulled up at Haydock Park on February 14 over 4000m. Previously second-up finished second of 7 starters at Catterick on November 24 2023 over 5000m, 0.8 len behind Some Scope with 75.5kg at $5. Worth another chance and is worth including.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 14/02/2026 | 711 | STPLE HCP 5U | $35,620.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 72.5kg | 5:14.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/03/2024 | 7 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $19,270.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:45.40 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 27/02/2024 | 31 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,960.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5078m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:51.65 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.25 |
| 12/18 | 27/01/2024 | 42 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good | N Moscrop | 64.5kg | 5:51.35 | 12-10-12 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/12/2023 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $94,040.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 65.5kg | 6:03.40 | 10-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/7 | 24/11/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good Soft | N Moscrop | 75.5kg | 6:36.35 | 7-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/15 | 26/10/2023 | 173 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,690.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 75kg | 5:22.21 | 11-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 99/5 | 06/05/2023 | 37 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $27,490.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | N Moscrop | 70.5kg | 5:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/03/2023 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,260.00 | Hexham | 4866m | Heavy | N Moscrop | 76kg | 7:24.37 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/03/2023 | 33 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $21,470.00 | Doncaster | 4823m | Good | N Moscrop | 73.5kg | 6:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2023 | 16 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $23,090.00 | Sedgefield | 3882m | Good Soft | N Moscrop | 76kg | 5:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after two months sat on speed throughout then finished third of 7 starters at Newcastle on February 21 over 4000m, 5 len behind Prairie Wolf with 68.5kg at $11. Previously second-up finished third in a small field at Wetherby on October 15 over 3000m, 8 len behind Sir Tivo carrying 76kg at $1.70. Well placed here and expected to be tough to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 63 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 68.5kg | 5:14.41 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Soft | Derek Fox | 76kg | 4:07.93 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/11/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 5:07.10 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 15/10/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,230.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good | Derek Fox | 76kg | 3:35.00 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2025 | 167 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good | Derek Fox | 75kg | 4:05.60 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/14 | 03/04/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3178m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 66kg | 3:54.54 | 11-7-7 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $9.50 |
| 14/20 | 12/03/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 64.5kg | 3:59.51 | 16-17-14 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/2 | 14/02/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Kelso | 3432m | Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 4:28.76 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 54.0L | $1.57 |
| 3/4 | 20/01/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,390.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 68.5kg | 4:08.82 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $2.63 |
| 99/5 | 18/12/2024 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $40,590.00 | Newbury | 3302m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/11/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | 5:07.91 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Resumes off a 44 day letup. Last run pulled up at Wetherby on January 22 over 3900m. Start before came from midfield; finished third in a small field at Haydock Park on December 30 over 4000m, 5.5 len behind Grain D'oudairies carrying 72.5kg at $5. Worth another chance and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72kg | 5:34.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72.5kg | 5:05.77 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $62,800.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 67.5kg | 5:05.25 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | 211 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 6:02.21 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 34.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/04/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 69.5kg | 5:11.29 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70.5kg | 5:49.40 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $41,510.00 | Kelso | 4346m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 65.5kg | 5:42.67 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 75kg | 5:11.23 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,060.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 68kg | 5:27.20 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 01/12/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $34,130.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 6:37.45 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/11/2024 | 224 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 74kg | 5:30.50 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |