Ayr Race 1 - Ben Arthur's Bothy Of Arrochar Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
MAJORDOMO (7) is unbeaten in both starts to date. Won decisively making hurdle debut at Carlisle tackling soft ground beginning of March and off the track since. Should be capable of a bold showing after the summer break. KING KUBALA (4) goes hurdling following an impressive victory in a jumpers flat contest at Kelso end of March. BAY RUNNER (1) remains a maiden however showed a good level of form both starts so far including a narrow defeat at Newcastle in March. Another bold performance expected. NOBLE THISTLE (8) placed both outings in point to points and deserves a market check returning to action.
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign finished second of 12 starters at Newcastle All Weather on March 14 over 3400m, a nose behind Midday Rendezvous with 71kg at $17. When resuming last campaign finished third of 10 runners at Dawstown P2p on May 5 2025 over 4828m, 4 len behind Inishbofin carrying 60kg. Can run a big race while fresh. Definite threat.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 14/03/2026 | 313 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:13.85 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Good | J L Scallan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Mania
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Newcastle March 14 over 3400m. When resuming last campaign 11 of 12 runners at Newcastle February 21 over 3400m, 66 len behind Jimbo Sport with 73kg at $41. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 231 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 72kg | 4:17.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/02/2026 | 72 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 73kg | 4:13.06 | 3-9-11 | 0 |
| 66.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:16.04 | 10-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71kg | 4:19.50 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Dominic Hislop
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation 5 of 7 starters at Bellharbour P2p February 1 over 4828m, slow track; 49 len behind Luxor Love carrying 60kg. At debut 3 of 11 runners at Dromahane P2p December 30 over 4828m, slow track; 24 len behind Golden Current carrying 57.5kg. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 272 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 33 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Bellharbour P2p | 4828m | Soft | L P Shanahan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | L P Shanahan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having had just one run last preparation favourite; won by 13 len Kelso on March 21 over 3200m defeating Diamond White carrying 72kg at $3.50 in a flat. When resuming last campaign finished third of 11 starters at this track on November 12 over 3200m, slow track; 6 len behind Coconut Man carrying 68.5kg at $8.50. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 224 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 | 21/03/2026 | 129 | FLAT 46 | $36,300.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 3:56.93 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,230.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | William Maggs | 68.5kg | 4:00.45 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after eight months. Finished off last campaign 12 of 21 runners at Cheltenham Champion Bumper March 11 over 3300m, 10 len behind The Mourne Rambler carrying 73kg at $126. Previous preparation first-up won by 5.5 len this track January 29 over 3200m slow track defeating Finisk Pride with 71kg at $1.70. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21 | 11/03/2026 | 41 | FLAT 46 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 3:47.94 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $126.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 109 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 3:59.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |
| 2/9 | 12/10/2025 | 176 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | J J Walsh | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished fourth of 8 runners at Tyrella P2p on March 7 over 4828m, 22 len behind Newgrove carrying 57.5kg. Should be improved on the run and given another chance.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Tyrella P2p | 4828m | Y | B M Coonan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having had just one run last campaign [-] to post a big 5 len win. Carlisle on March 8 over 3400m slow track defeating Molly's Lad with 67.5kg at $4.30 in a hurdle. Also won previous preparation first up by 2.25 len Newcastle All Weather on November 14 over 3400m defeating Mac's Max with 68.5kg at $5. Leading contender.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 08/03/2026 | 114 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $19,350.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Jack Power | 67.5kg | 4:27.43 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 68.5kg | 4:15.43 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation 2 of 7 starters at Staffordshire P2p April 4 over 4200m, slow track; 2.25 len behind Isabel De Clare carrying 70kg. First ever start ran 2 in a small field at Charlton Horethorne March 8 over 4000m, 3.5 len behind Micky Haller with 71.5kg. Prepared to just watch this time.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 27 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Staffordshire P2p | 4225m | Soft | E Doggrell | 70kg | 5:40.30 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Charlton Horethorne P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | E Doggrell | 71.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |