Ayr Races & Results 1 Monday 26th February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Ayr Races & Results Tomform Monday 26th February 2024

There were 21 Races on Monday 26th February 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Ayr, 6 races at Plumpton, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 26th February 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:05 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/3 +45%) Nights In Venice	3.333333 10/3(+45%)	(5) Nights In Venice 10/3, Fair maiden handicap hurdler who took to chasing when fourth of 12 over 3m at Carlisle 3 weeks ago but he didn't deliver much off the bridle (not for first time). Possible the return to shorter, The only maiden in this field but is unexposed over fences; possibilities.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/8 +14%) Travail D'orfevre	1.625 13/8(+14%)	(3) Travail D'orfevre 13/8, Scored at Carlisle (2m) on his return and good runner-up efforts on all 3 outings since, including C&D. Enters calculations again. Consistent sort who ran creditably at Ayr the last twice; holds very solid claims.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 -50%) Indian Louis	6 6/1(-50%)	(2) Indian Louis 6/1, Dual point winner who left his qualifying runs over hurdles behind when making a winning chase debut at Musselburgh (2½m) on New Year's Day. Let down by his jumping when only fifth over C&D since but he's probably worth another chance. Won at Musselburgh on chase debut; disappointing over C&D since; may rebound.
4	6 4th (6) (12/1 -20%) Ardera Cross	12 12/1(-20%)	(6) Ardera Cross 12/1, Nine-time course winner, the latest when accounting for Fia Fuinidh over 2m as the turn of the year. Does need to shrug off a poor run back here since, though. Nine course wins, including this race last year; ran poorly latest outing.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/2 +13%) Fia Fuinidh	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Fia Fuinidh 7/2, Made all in 2m handicap hurdle here last winter and promise when runner-up twice in 2m handicap chases this winter. Faded into fourth back from wind surgery here (2m) 13 days ago and remains to be seen whether this step up in trip suits. Form dipped last time; this new trip is worth exploring judged on pedigree.
6th	4 6th (4) (16/1 -220%) Jolly Nellerie	16 16/1(-220%)	(4) Jolly Nellerie 16/1, Fairly useful winning hurdler in France but yet to fire in 4 starts so far for his current trainer, including switched to fences at Newcastle before Christmas. Sports first-time blinkers back from a short break. New trip and first-time headgear are possible sources of improvement; not written off.

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14:05 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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Runner-up on each of his last two starts here, including over C&D last month, TRAVAIL D'ORFEVRE can deservedly regain the winning thread while upholding last-time-out form with Fia Fuinidh (fourth). Nick Alexander's charge is preferred to Nights In Venice and Jolly Nellerie, who is very interesting going up in distance on just his second start over the larger obstacles. There could be more to come from him.

INDIAN LOUIS made too many mistakes when only fifth over C&D a fortnight ago but his jumping had looked an asset when making a successful start to his chase career at Musselburgh prior to that and he's given a chance to atone. Nights In Venice and Fia Fuinidh tend to travel well but haven't delivered much at the business end recently so the reliable Travail d'Orfevre is probably the most solid option for the forecast spot.

Another chance is given to JOLLY NELLERIE, who looks poised to improve. Travail D'Orfevre is second choice.

14:05 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (4/11 -64%) Bleu D'enfer	0.363636 4/11(-64%)	(2) Bleu D'enfer 4/11, Fairly useful hurdler and chaser who arrives on the back of 3 creditable placed efforts. Won't get a much better chance than this to get off the mark. Placed (over hurdles/fences) in last three outings; clear pick on the figures.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/1 +55%) Adveram	9 9/1(+55%)	(1) Adveram 9/1, Modest in bumpers and well held in 2 maiden hurdles here this winter. Not particularly solid on form but is bred to do better still.
3	4 3rd (4) (100/1 +0%) Cave Hill	100 100/1(+0%)	(4) Cave Hill 100/1, Tailed off in 3 maiden hurdles here so can't make a case for despite Brian Hughes taking the ride. Holds dismal claims on most of his form.
4	7 4th (7) (150/1 -50%) Teddy Mac	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Teddy Mac 150/1, Failed to beat a rival in 2 bumpers and pulled up on recent course hurdle debut. Poor claims on form in bumpers and on hurdle debut.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (3/1 +10%) Sirekoff	3 3/1(+10%)	(6) Sirekoff 3/1, Promising second on 2m Clonmel hurdle debut in December. Disappointing when pulled up at Tramore on New Year's Day but he still looks the obvious danger to Bleu d'Enfer here. Best effort when second at Clonmel on penultimate run; one of the main players.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (40/1 +60%) Sea Prince	40 40/1(+60%)	(5) Sea Prince 40/1, Remains a maiden after 9 hurdle runs. Pulled up both starts for current yard and can only watch. Has a big question mark over current form.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (100/1 -150%) Castlecomer Bill	100 100/1(-150%)	(3) Castlecomer Bill 100/1, Getaway gelding who didn't shape with any obvious short-term promise when eighth of 10 in a Stratford bumper 3 weeks ago. Beaten long way in Carlisle bumper and doesn't look an imminent winner.

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14:35 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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BLEU D'ENFER has shown a consistent level of form on his most recent starts, placing over both hurdles and fences at Down Royal, and Stuart Crawford's gelding appears to have been found the ideal opportunity to get off the mark. A repeat of Sirekoff's hurdling debut when runner-up at Clonmel in December would make him the biggest danger, while Adveram appeals most of the remainder.

The 2 Irish raiders should dominate a maiden hurdle where worthwhile form is thin on the ground, with BLEU D'ENFER taken to prove too strong for Sirekoff.

The clear form pick is BLEU D'ENFER. Sirekoff is next best on the figures while Adveram is a possible improver.

14:35 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (13/8 +41%) Traprain Law	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(1) Traprain Law 13/8, Steadily progressive over hurdles and built on promising C&D chase debut third when scoring at Kelso (17f, heavy) just after Christmas. Creditable fifth in a much deeper race at Doncaster since and remains open to improvement. Largely progressive; scored easily at Kelso on most recent attempt in this grade.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/3 -21%) Ballycoose	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(3) Ballycoose 10/3, Course hurdle winner over 2m who built on his good second in 20.5f handicap hurdle here when making a successful start to his chase career at this venue (20.5f) last month, jumping boldly in front. The drop back to 2m shouldn't pose him an issue. Leading claims. Justified favouritism here (2m4f, heavy) eight weeks ago on chase debut; open to progress.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/2 -65%) Carcaci Castle	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(4) Carcaci Castle 11/2, Bumper/dual hurdle winner. Disappointed in handicap hurdles on his first 2 outings this winter but got his career back on track with first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue tie when ½-length second of 5 to Gardener on his Carlisle chase debut (2m, soft) 3 weeks ago. May do better. Close second to Gardener at Carlisle on the switch to chasing; enters calculations.
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 +14%) Leitrim Chief	12 12/1(+14%)	(5) Leitrim Chief 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has shown he retains ability in a pair of hurdles since returning from a long absence. Bred for fences but he's in a warm race for this first attempt on what is also his handicap debut. The only maiden in the field but is a possible improver on handicap/chase debut.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (10/3 -33%) Gardener	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(2) Gardener 10/3, Has taken rally well to chasing for new trainer Olly Murphy, winning 2m handicaps at Southwell and Carlisle (beat reopposing Carcaci Castle ½ length) on his completed starts. Likely capable of better again. 2-3 since joining new yard and switched to fences; beat Carcaci Castle at Carlisle latest.

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15:05 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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TRAPRAIN LAW was not disgraced in a valuable event at Doncaster a month ago and the six-year-old merits plenty of respect off a 2lb lower mark in this slightly easier grade. That said, Ballycoose won well over 2m4f at this venue on his most recent outing and is an obvious threat to the selection off just 5lb higher. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Gardener is just the pick of them.

An interesting race. There was a lot to like about the way BALLYCOOSE attacked his fences when making a successful chase debut over a longer trip here at the turn of the year and he's selected to make light of a 5 lb rise. Gardener and Traprain Law may give him most to think about.

All of the runners can be viewed positively. The percentage call goes to BALLYCOOSE, ahead of Traprain Law.

15:05 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/4 -87%) Eire Street	1.25 5/4(-87%)	(7) Eire Street 5/4, Placed in bumpers in summer 2022 and left his qualifying runs over hurdles well behind when bolting up on last week's Carlisle handicap debut (17f, heavy). A 7 lb penalty is unlikely to stop him if in similar form. Opened his account with a 25l success at Carlisle last week on handicap debut.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +36%) Both Barrels	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(4) Both Barrels 7/2, Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers last season and similar story in a pair of novice hurdles this time round. Looks on a competitive opening handicap mark. Consistent maiden; open to progress now handicapping; one to consider.
3	5 3rd (5) (14/1 +13%) Dance Thief	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Dance Thief 14/1, Point winner who has improved for switch to handicaps in this sphere, finishing second at Carlisle and here in December. Needs to shrug off a disappointing effort at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago, though. Twice a clear second in December; possibilities if back to that form.
4	3 4th (3) (4/1 +60%) Duyfken	4 4/1(+60%)	(3) Duyfken 4/1, Signed off last term with a win at Perth and built on pair of placed efforts this term when resuming winning ways over 2½m at Musselburgh in January. Creditable third of 12 there off this mark since. Tongue tied first time. Consistent sort who holds solid claims off an unaltered mark.
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 -50%) Better Getalong	12 12/1(-50%)	(1) Better Getalong 12/1, Veteran who returned to form with a vengeance after 7 months off when winning 11-runner C&D handicap (soft) in December. Task is now to back up his latest effort from 5 lb higher this time around. Won over C&D 11 weeks ago but this 13yo isn't an obvious type to follow up.
6th	2 6th (2) (15/2 -15%) Largy Shark	7.5 15/2(-15%)	(2) Largy Shark 15/2, Course novice winner last season. Respectable sixth of 20 in 2m Navan handicap on reappearance in November but raced too freely under a 5 lb claimer stepped up to 2½m at Aintree 3 weeks later. Given a bit of time since and retains potential if settling better with Daryl Jacob back in saddle now. Not fully exposed; interesting back down in grade, being 2-2 in Class 4 races.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (33/1 +0%) Fame Valley	33 33/1(+0%)	(6) Fame Valley 33/1, Runner-up on his 2m course handicap debut in January 2022 but finished lame when only sixth in a C&D novice the following month and not seen since. Can only watch. Has encouraging form but absent for two years; heed the market signals.

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15:35 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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It is hard to look past EIRE STREET, who fairly bolted up on his handicap debut over 2m1f at Carlisle last week, and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to stop the gelding going in again. Better Getalong dispatched of a subsequent winner in workmanlike fashion over C&D in December but a 5lb rise demands more of him, while the class-dropping Largy Shark also commands attention.

EIRE STREET pulled 25 lengths clear on last Monday's Carlisle handicap debut and will be hard to beat under a penalty if in the same mood. Largy Shark had an excuse at Aintree last time and had a positive profile prior to that so he's second choice ahead of Duyfken.

Eire Street has to be feared but LARGY SHARK is an interesting alternative. Both Barrels is another to consider.

15:35 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (5/6 -14%) I Am Max	0.833333 5/6(-14%)	(2) I Am Max 5/6, Vendangeur gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to a French Grade 1 winner Galop Marin. Well backed and justified support in fine style starting out in a bumper at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Good hurdles prospect. Comfortably justified favouritism in Carlisle bumper on debut; open to progress; respected.
2	5 2nd (5) (22/1 -267%) Dollar Collar	22 22/1(-267%)	(5) Dollar Collar 22/1, £30,000 5-y-o, half-sister to fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Minellafordollars and fair 19f chase winner Bigpipenotobacee (both by King's Theatre). Dam, 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Easily off mark in Irish points at third attempt in October. Irish point winner; new yard also runs Two Auld Pals; heed the market signals.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/8 +27%) Two Auld Pals	1.375 11/8(+27%)	(4) Two Auld Pals 11/8, Fairly useful handicapper on Flat for Jim Goldie (stays 2¼m), winning 3 times in 2023. Has shown aptitude for hurdling when runner-up both starts in novices, latterly beaten a neck only. More to come in this sphere and he sets the standard with a tongue tie on for the first time. Three Flat wins; runner-up in two novice hurdles for new stable; solid claims.
4	3 4th (3) (11/1 +45%) The Best Way	11 11/1(+45%)	(3) The Best Way 11/1, Shaped well when fourth of 10 in a course bumper in May 2022, making good progress early in the straight before his effort flattened out. Absent 21 months after and with that in mind there were also positives to take from his opening effort at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Should do better. May improve with Carlisle reappearance under his belt.
5th	1 5th (1) (125/1 -89%) Don't Look Back	125 125/1(-89%)	(1) Don't Look Back 125/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1m) but well held completed starts in this sphere, held when making a mistake at Musselburgh last week. Flat winner; 0-6 over hurdles and faces a stiff task on these terms.
6th	6 6th (6) (200/1 -300%) Suleiman Artist	200 200/1(-300%)	(6) Suleiman Artist 200/1, Modest form at best in a trio of bumpers for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Needs major improvement on bumper form; new stable.

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16:10 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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A decent performer on the level, TWO AULD PALS has taken well to hurdles since joining the Lucinda Russell stable and must hold every chance on the back of a strong runner-up effort at Newcastle last month. The six-year-old seems to be the stable's number one ahead of newcomer Dollar Collar, who was an impressive winner of a point-to-point in October. I Am Max is another to consider following a taking bumper success at Carlisle.

I AM MAX could hardly have created a better impression on debut when a ready winner of a Carlisle bumper 3 weeks ago, and with connections wasting no time switching to hurdles, he can go in again. Lucinda Russell trains the obvious dangers, albeit from different backgrounds in point-winner Dollar Collar and ex-Flat performer Two Auld Pals.

Lucinda Russell holds a robust hand with Two Auld Pals and Dollar Collar. However, promising I AM MAX gets the vote.

16:10 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (14/1 -155%) Not Staying Long	14 14/1(-155%)	(3) Not Staying Long 14/1, Won 3-runner novice hurdle over a year ago on final run for Patrick Neville. Hit the frame last 2 starts for current yard without looking particularly well treated. Has something to prove on forecast heavy ground and first visit to Ayr.
2	6 2nd (6) (11/2 -10%) Gypsey's Secret	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(6) Gypsey's Secret 11/2, Stays well and seemed to excel herself when third in maiden company at huge odds at Kelso last month. Well handicapped if backing that effort up. Inconsistent maiden who is far from certain to back up latest effort.
3	4 3rd (4) (6/5 +13%) Fiveafterfour	1.2 6/5(+13%)	(4) Fiveafterfour 6/5, £80,000 buy after easily winning her sole Irish point. Just modest form in her qualifying runs but much more like it when making a winning handicap debut here a fortnight ago (20.5f). This trip should be within range and she has to be of interest. Strong at the finish over 2m4f here two weeks ago; open to further progress back at 3m.
4	7 4th (7) (10/3 +72%) You Say Its Over	3.333333 10/3(+72%)	(7) You Say Its Over 10/3, Still looking for first success but runner-up 4 times already this season. Fitted with cheekpieces and a shade disappointing at Wetherby latest. May rebound with the cheekpieces discarded; still a maiden, however.
5th	2 5th (2) (8/1 -33%) Similar Story	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Similar Story 8/1, Easy winner of a point back in May and showed ability in trio of mares' novice events late last year. Handicap debut effort at Kelso (18f) was rather underwhelming 8 weeks ago but it remains early days at least and she's up markedly in trip. Gives the impression she'll be suited by this first crack at 3m under rules; interesting.
6th	1 6th (1) (10/1 +17%) Wild Polly	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Wild Polly 10/1, Dropping in the weights but ended last season out of sorts and hasn't offered a great deal of encouragement both comeback runs this winter. Cheekpieces reached for. Finished behind a couple of these rivals here two weeks ago; headgear enlisted.

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16:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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A comfortable winner here last time out, where she had the reopposing Joie De Vivre (third) almost seven lengths behind, FIVEAFTERFOUR should have plenty more improvement forthcoming over further and she can follow up. The unexposed Similar Story has yet to put it all together in this sphere, but she has shaped as though going up in trip would be a huge benefit to her and she cannot be ruled out.

GYPSEY'S SECRET exceeded expectations by some way when third in maiden company at Kelso and, with stamina her forte, she's worth siding with from a basement mark. Fiveafterfour made a winning handicap debut at Ayr recently and there should be more to come at this trip, so she's the obvious threat.

The vote goes to FIVEAFTERFOUR (nap), who should have more to offer. Joie De Vivre and Similar Story are respected.

16:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (13/8 +41%) Derryhassen Paddy	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(2) Derryhassen Paddy 13/8, Second foal, dam runner-up sole start in points. Won sole start in Irish points in December so demands respect in a race like this. Successful in heavy-ground Irish point 11 weeks ago; granddam bumper winner; interesting.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/1 -17%) Frisby	7 7/1(-17%)	(3) Frisby 7/1, €64,000 3-y-o, £40,000 6-y-o, fourth foal, dam, placed over hurdles (stayed 2¾m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/very smart chaser (stayed 21f) J'y Vole and useful French hurdler/chaser (15f-23f winner) Si Tu Viens. Won sole start in Irish points in December. Recorded an 8l success in heavy-ground Irish point two months ago; one to consider.
3	1 3rd (1) (50/1 -100%) Cusack Park	50 50/1(-100%)	(1) Cusack Park 50/1, Westerner gelding. Half-brother to bumper winner Meadowsweet. Dam (h95), 2m/17f hurdle winner (stayed 2½m), half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/fair chaser (stayed 2¾m) Emcon. Unplaced both starts in Irish points (latest May 21). Others have better form in Irish points but he is related to a few bumper winners.
4	4 4th (4) (15/2 +25%) Jirko	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(4) Jirko 15/2, £31,000 Balko gelding. Half-brother to French 15f bumper winner Iako, which augurs well for this newcomer. £31,000 3yo; half-brother to a French AQPS Flat winner; heed the market signals.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/4 -20%) Red Ned	2.25 9/4(-20%)	(5) Red Ned 9/4, €15,000 3-y-o, £10,000 4-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam (c91/h109) bumper/2½m hurdle winner (stayed 2¾m). Little form in 3 Irish points but much more like it when runner-up in this sphere at Southwell in November. Attracted support and went close at Southwell three months ago on rules debut; respected.
6th	6 6th (6) (15/2 -173%) Sovereign Star	7.5 15/2(-173%)	(6) Sovereign Star 15/2, €50,000 3-y-o, £40,000 4-y-o, seventh foal, half-brother to fair 3m hurdle winner Sovereign Gold (by Gold Well). Dam (h65), lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, sister to smart hurdler (21f/3m winner) Ballydub. placed both completed starts in Irish points back in 2022. Irish point form in 2022 has substance; possibilities despite lengthy absence.

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17:20 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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FRISBY ran out a comfortable winner of his point-to-point at Dromahane at the back end of last year and was subsequently sold for 40,000 pounds at the Goffs UK January mixed sale. The six-year-old is unlikely to have any issues with conditions and makes plenty of appeal on his Rules debut. Sovereign Star has displayed promise in a couple of points and is likely to go well along with Red Ned, who was just denied at Southwell in November.

RED NED didn't show much in points but he made an odds-on newcomer work hard starting out in bumpers at Southwell in November and he rates the percentage call. Derryhassen Paddy and Frisby both tasted success between the flags and market support for either would look significant.

The only bumper form is represented by RED NED. All of his rivals have promising credentials. Derryhassen Paddy is second choice.

17:20 Ayr NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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