Ayr Race 5 - Coral 'We're Here For It' Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
A tricky contest to solve. It could be worth siding with GREEN ANGEL (3) who steps considerably up in journey for this debut over fences. Made the frame on all three hurdle outings including when 8L third here during April. Check the market vibes. BLAKEY BOY (4) looked progressive in the spring recording back-to-back wins including a Class 2 event at Kelso (5200m). Might kick on after an underwhelming return to action. WHISTLE STOP TOUR (1) seems at his best earlier on in his campaigns. Mostly below par last term so arrives on an appealing mark. Not ruled out. The twelve year old NO REGRETS (5) remains capable of decent form. Arrives fitter than most.

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after seven months. Finished off last campaign when last at Perth April 24 over 5300m, 46 len behind Jupiter Des Mottes carrying 69.5kg at $29. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Perth September 24 2025 over 4780m, 30 len behind Statuario carrying 75kg at $4. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 24/04/2026 | 62 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 5330m | Good | Gregor Walkingshaw | 69.5kg | 6:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 46.8L | $29.00 |
| 0/10 | 21/02/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Newcastle Uk | 6739m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 64.5kg | 8:54.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/01/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Lingfield | 5833m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 73kg | 7:46.14 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,860.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 70.5kg | 6:16.87 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good Soft | Jack Power | 70.5kg | 6:43.79 | 4-7-5 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/11/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 3U | $29,690.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Gregor Walkingshaw | 66kg | 6:32.03 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/5 | 24/09/2025 | 152 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good | Derek Fox | 75kg | 6:08.13 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/04/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4791m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 76kg | 6:16.87 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $9.00 |
| 0/24 | 11/03/2025 | 45 | HCP CHSE 5U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 69kg | 6:23.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 73.5kg | 5:27.75 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/01/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Ayr | 4846m | Soft | Derek Fox | 72.5kg | 6:31.00 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.91 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Cartmel May 25 over 5900m, 24 len behind Stratagem carrying 70.5kg at $10. First up last campaign 3 of 7 runners at Aintree October 26 2025 over 5010m, 17 len behind Torn And Frayed with 63.5kg at $4.30. Genuine danger to the top few.
Last Starts 170 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 | 25/05/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 9U | $28,130.00 | Cartmel | 5934m | Good | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | 7:34.12 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Alan Doyle | 64.5kg | 6:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/11 | 04/04/2026 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $33,580.00 | Haydock Park | 5129m | Good | Alan Doyle | 71.5kg | 6:37.29 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 69kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | 52 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,240.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 74kg | 6:38.63 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 70.5kg | 6:33.00 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/17 | 08/11/2025 | 13 | STPLE HCP 6U | $154,270.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 64.5kg | 5:18.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 184 | HCP CHSE 9U | $64,580.00 | Aintree | 5020m | Good | Alan Doyle | 63.5kg | 6:17.79 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 25/04/2025 | 87 | HCP CHSE 5U | $61,980.00 | Perth Uk | 6146m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 74kg | 8:09.00 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,240.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 69kg | 6:16.20 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/12/2024 | 612 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,060.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Soft | Derek Fox | 70.5kg | 5:27.20 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished third of 8 starters at this track on April 17 over 3200m, slow track; 8 len behind Dropematthestation carrying 72.5kg at $4.50. First up last campaign finished fourth of 10 starters at Down Royal on December 26 over 3419m, 9 len behind Los Blanco with 75.5kg at $7. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 208 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 66 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | J J Slevin | 72.5kg | 4:05.46 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 46 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | J J Slevin | 74kg | 5:34.36 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/12/2025 | 251 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | Y | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | 4:19.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | R Guiney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after seven months eased back early on finished fourth in a small field at Hexham on October 20 over 4700m, 7 len behind Robert D'ores carrying 72kg at $3.30. Previously second-up fell at Kelso on November 18 over 4700m. Fitter and will be tough to beat this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 20/10/2026 | 185 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,240.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good | Craig Nichol | 72kg | 6:31.10 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.25 |
| 0/11 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,740.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Peter Kavanagh | 64.5kg | 6:44.01 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 64.5kg | 6:58.86 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 7:00.66 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good Soft | James King | 70kg | 7:16.20 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,650.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 6:10.10 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/9 | 18/11/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | 6:26.59 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/10/2025 | 164 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:58.88 | 7-9-7 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,570.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | Craig Nichol | 66kg | 5:04.65 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 5:16.65 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/03/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 72kg | 5:16.10 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished third in a small field at Perth on September 7 over 4800m, 11 len behind Sir Carnegie carrying 72kg at $5. Second-up finished fourth of 9 starters at Hexham on October 10 over 4800m, 6 len behind Sledgehammer with 75.5kg at $13. Has the ability to be in the finish. Strong each-way hope.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/10/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,320.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 75.5kg | 6:33.85 | 2-1-4 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/09/2026 | 93 | STPLE HCP 4U | $26,390.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 5:58.24 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,960.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 76kg | 6:31.07 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 48 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,320.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74kg | 7:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 22/03/2026 | 113 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 67kg | 6:27.84 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/11/2025 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 6:58.41 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,340.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 6:44.60 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/09/2025 | 58 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 5:20.44 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 39.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/07/2025 | 44 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,250.00 | Cartmel | 5127m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 7:02.17 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2025 | 206 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,340.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76.5kg | 6:42.11 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/3 | 13/11/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,700.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Good | Conor Rabbitt | 71kg | 6:17.32 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $2.88 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after seven months made some head-way from midfield; finished sixth of 8 starters at Perth on October 15 over 4000m, slow track; 25 len behind Tanking Along with 70.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up finished second of 7 starters at Catterick on December 16 over 3800m, 3.5 len behind Passing Pleasure with 74.5kg at $13. Needs to go up a level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/10/2026 | 208 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 5:19.82 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70.5kg | 5:32.55 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 66.5kg | 6:10.05 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 67kg | 4:59.10 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/12/2025 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,900.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Alan Doyle | 76kg | 4:56.89 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/12/2025 | 38 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 74.5kg | 4:51.40 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/11/2025 | 228 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 76kg | 5:14.41 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $21.00 |
| 0/10 | 25/03/2025 | 89 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 76kg | 5:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/9 | 26/12/2024 | 37 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,680.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 73.5kg | 5:09.48 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/11/2024 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 4:31.97 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2024 | 253 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 71.5kg | 4:01.26 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |