Ayr Race 2 - Menabrea Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
SEA MIRAGE (2) found the frame three times in six career outings including twice at this distance. Ticks plenty of boxes with cheekpieces added. Strong chance. CATURRA ROCK (1) finished a shock 1.25L second on debut in a higher class novice event under Hector Crouch at Yarmouth last month. Looks a serious contender second-up. Tim Easterby-trained MUVE ON (5) climbs in trip after recording a 2.25L third of thirteen display at Beverley with David Allan aboard. Slowly away that day but in the mix if able to break on terms. COUL BLUE (4) is open to improvement adopting first-time blinkers. Shortlist.
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 2nd in a small field at Great Yarmouth on September 15 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bad Dreams carrying 60.5kg at $67. Expected to feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:13.66 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: T Eaves
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Hamilton Park on September 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Trumpety Trump carrying 51.5kg at $9. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Hamilton Park on August 11 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Harley carrying 60.5kg at $8. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 35 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 | 02/09/2026 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $72,600.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Soft | Shay Farmer | 51.5kg | 1:13.71 | 2-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | 25 | NOV 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1207m | Good | Shane Gray | 60.5kg | 1:09.97 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 30 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good Firm | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 1:16.36 | 2-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 17/06/2026 | 39 | MDN 2 | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Shane Gray | 59kg | 0:58.46 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 59kg | 0:59.73 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:04.19 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Persian Force out of Suaimhneach. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.
Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Leicester on September 8 over 1400m, 12 len behind Arctic Tsar with 58kg at $26. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Musselburgh on August 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Inns And Out carrying 59kg at $81. Better than the last run and worth another chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 1:27.11 | 2-2-10 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/08/2026 | 17 | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59kg | 1:27.88 | 4-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 1207m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 1:12.13 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/07/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Musselburgh | 1408m | Good | Connor Beasley | 60.5kg | 1:29.31 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 59kgs
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Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 8 at Redcar on September 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Blake's Monarch carrying 57kg at $29. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Beverley on September 22 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Call Me Tomorrow with 56.5kg at $10. Has plenty of upside and should be in the mix.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 56.5kg | 1:02.98 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good | David Allan | 57kg | 0:57.87 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Sean Kirrane
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, got back early 10th of 13 at Beverley on September 22 over 1000m, 8 len behind Call Me Tomorrow carrying 56kg at $81. Needs to show a lot more.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 22/09/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good | James Sullivan | 56kg | 1:02.98 | 12-13-10 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: D Fentiman
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-starter by Kodiac out of Air Force Amy. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.