Ayr Race 8 - 'Ladbrokes Play 1-2-Free' Hcp
BECKON (4) Fresh after a break. Nice run when 3rd last time at Southwell and going down in grade. Has plenty of early speed. First race for a new trainer. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . PARODA DIVA (6) First run back from a break. Was competitive when 2nd last run at Ripon and stepping down to a lower level. Definite claims. HATAMOTO (9) Lost momentum late when 6th last time at Southwell and competing at a lower grade. Shows good closing speed. Very competitive this campaign. Has to be included. KEEP AN EYE ON IT (3) Resuming after a break. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at Musselburgh and drops back to a suitable class. Has a nice advantage with a good draw. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race.

Jockey: D Tudhope
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at Beverley on July 28 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Norcross Brow carrying 61kg at $15. Before that ran last of 11 at York on July 10 over 1600m, 23 len behind Illy's Roo with 56.5kg at $17. Tested on recent 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 | 28/07/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $15,700.00 | Beverley | 1508m | Good Firm | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:32.21 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | York | 1609m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 56.5kg | 1:36.51 | 4-10-11 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $9,930.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good Firm | Conor Whiteley | 58kg | 1:43.64 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/13 | 05/06/2026 | 253 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:11.84 | 6-9-8 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $14,760.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:19.96 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 04/09/2025 | 20 | NOV C 2 | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:14.12 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/15 | 15/08/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $16,610.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:11.67 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 29/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $15,830.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 1:12.39 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten months break. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Newcastle All Weather October 21 over 1600m, 9 len behind Winged One with 58kg at $29. On debut ran last in a small field at Beverley August 30 over 1500m, 8 len behind Secret Echo carrying 58kg at $29. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 292 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/10/2025 | 28 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:40.29 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2025 | 24 | NOV 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Soft | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:50.42 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $16,610.00 | Beverley | 1496m | Good Firm | Sean Kirrane | 58kg | 1:33.90 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: D Nolan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Musselburgh April 12 over 1600m, 3 len behind Suddenly I See with 58kg at $7. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at Southwell All Weather February 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Hayynah with 58kg at $15. Can go on to better things this campaign.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/04/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | David Nolan | 58kg | 1:40.52 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | David Nolan | 59.5kg | 1:29.44 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 24/02/2026 | 112 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 0:59.40 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | David Nolan | 59kg | 1:10.29 | 4-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Dougie Costello | 59kg | 1:11.41 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Southwell All Weather on April 15 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Cool Molly carrying 55.5kg at $9. First up last campaign on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather on November 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Rebel Rocker with 57kg at $29. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 116 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 | 15/04/2026 | 88 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 55.5kg | 1:26.83 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:43.21 | 3-2-6 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | George Wood | 58kg | 1:40.84 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | 17 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:29.17 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/13 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NSL | Thomas Greatrex | 57kg | 1:40.54 | 8-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Shane Gray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck at Catterick July 22 over 1400m defeating Vince Le Prince carrying 59.5kg at $19. The race before that 8th of 13 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 1400m, 15 len behind Surgeon Commander carrying 59kg at $6. Can go right on with the job now.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Shane Gray | 59.5kg | 1:24.51 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/13 | 25/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $16,330.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | NS | Cian Horgan | 59kg | 1:27.36 | - | 9 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Cian Horgan | 58kg | 1:27.53 | 9-8-6 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1207m | Good Soft | James Sullivan | 61kg | 1:12.66 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/13 | 16/04/2026 | 212 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Soft | James Sullivan | 57.5kg | 1:12.62 | - | 3 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $72,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good Soft | Stevie Donohoe | 60.5kg | 1:38.55 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/09/2025 | 27 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Stevie Donohoe | 60.5kg | 1:23.98 | 4-7-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2025 | 36 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Stevie Donohoe | 60.5kg | 1:12.68 | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Firm | Christian Howarth | 59kg | 1:13.83 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Ripon June 3 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Ziggy's Avenger with 61kg at $5. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Catterick April 8 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Keldeo with 58.5kg at $23. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 61kg | 1:40.45 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good Soft | Andrew Mullen | 56.5kg | 1:45.96 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Jack Dace | 51.5kg | 1:26.19 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1005m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 57kg | 0:59.39 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 201 | HCP F 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1207m | Good | Andrew Mullen | 58.5kg | 1:11.59 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2025 | 29 | HCP NSY F 2 | $30,490.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | Jason Hart | 55kg | 1:34.88 | 3-6-6 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $29.00 |
| 14/21 | 21/08/2025 | 28 | OPEN 2 | $1,271,110.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 56kg | 1:11.74 | 19-20-14 | 12 |
| 12.0L | $251.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/07/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 58.5kg | 1:26.05 | 5-4-7 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/07/2025 | 8 | HCP NSY 2 | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1409m | Good | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:27.30 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/07/2025 | 9 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Finley Marsh | 59.5kg | 1:29.01 | 5-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/06/2025 | 24 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 60.5kg | 1:28.00 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Harry Russell
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at Catterick on July 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Wise Crack with 58.5kg at $6. The start before that 4th of 9 at Catterick on July 8 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Beyond The Bar with 56.5kg at $10. Safely held last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 18 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 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Warren Fentiman | 58.5kg | 1:24.51 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/07/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | Warren Fentiman | 56.5kg | 1:23.55 | 6-6-4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 10/13 | 20/06/2026 | 40 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 55.5kg | 1:23.70 | 8-11-10 | 12 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/05/2026 | 25 | NOV 3 | $16,340.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Harry Russell | 60.5kg | 1:25.55 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2026 | 28 | NOV 35 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Soft | Harry Russell | 59.5kg | 1:13.30 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58.5kg | 1:13.67 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at Doncaster on July 3 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Accademia with 59.5kg at $9.50. Second-up ran last in a small field at this track on July 13 over 2000m, 8 len behind Pearl Eye carrying 56kg at $12. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 13/07/2026 | 10 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 56kg | 2:06.23 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 68 | HCP F 3U | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Firm | Sam James | 59.5kg | 1:25.90 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | 18 | HCP F 3 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Jack Nicholls | 57.5kg | 1:46.06 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/04/2026 | 142 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 1:47.09 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/11/2025 | 27 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 59.5kg | 1:32.04 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 21/10/2025 | 23 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 58kg | 1:40.29 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/09/2025 | 113 | NOV F 2 | $47,190.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 58kg | 1:27.50 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Andrew Breslin | 58kg | 1:27.91 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 13 at Southwell All Weather on July 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Filly Eilish carrying 59kg at $10. The run before that won by a nose at Thirsk July 16 over 1600m defeating Leelawadee with 55kg at $1.80. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 27/07/2026 | 11 | HCP 3 | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:41.36 | 2-4-6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | APP HCP 3 | $15,830.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jake Dickson | 55kg | 1:40.09 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $13,890.00 | Beverley | 1709m | Good Firm | David Allan | 60kg | 1:47.64 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | David Allan | 61kg | 1:39.01 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 7/10 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1810m | Good Soft | Duran Fentiman | 54.5kg | 2:00.91 | 3-4-7 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 26/05/2026 | 8 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Harry Russell | 61kg | 1:24.30 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 18/05/2026 | 40 | HCP 3 | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Soft | Sean Kirrane | 59kg | 1:47.25 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 |
| 6/11 | 08/04/2026 | 257 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | 1:23.68 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1207m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 59kg | 1:09.88 | 12-6-5 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1223m | Good | Duran Fentiman | 58kg | 1:15.97 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Mark Winn
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 9th of 11 at Wetherby on June 15 over 1400m, 23 len behind Machadadorp with 56.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Thirsk 2yo Nov Sw on August 29 over 1600m, 11 len behind Be The Standard with 57kg at $21. Needs more time.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 15/06/2026 | 290 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 1408m | Good Firm | Rhys Elliott | 56.5kg | 1:25.02 | 6-8-9 | 7 |
| 23.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/08/2025 | 35 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:39.43 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/16 | 25/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1408m | Good Soft | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:27.18 | 14-12-8 | 14 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |