14:30 | Ayr | Friday 18th September 2026

93 Expert View: Yard won this last year; still green and awkward head carriage under pressure, returned to form down in class on handicap debut when winning a nursery at Carlisle by a nose last time; blinkers first time; effective 5f on good; big, strong sort, generally consistent in short career but probably vulnerable at this level.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 13 Apr. A winner at 11-1 at Carlisle over 6f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Social Spirit by a nose. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.

2 (3)

Dance A Jig 27

b c ; Naval Crown - Strictly Dancing

11/2 6.5

Jason Hart

R M Beckett

Star rating: 4

22019 2 9-5 96

D G

106 Expert View: Outclassed up in grade beaten 9l in Roses Stakes (Listed) at York last time; visor first time; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; progressive until latest, needs a bit more at this level.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 15 Feb. A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Sale Shark at 17-2 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.

3 (1)

Dubai Champion (IRE) 27

b c ; Persian Force - Sundiata

7/2 4.5

A Mullen

B Haslam

Star rating: 3

43120 2 9-5 87

D G

101 Expert View: Completely missed the break, no chance after when down the field in Roses Stakes (Listed) at York most recent; in good form prior; trainer in form; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; progressive until latest but form had knocks.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 26 Mar. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten 19l behind Sale Shark at 7-2 when last of 11 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good to soft) last month.

4 (7)

Hickory Lad (IRE) 27

b c ; James Garfield - Park Glen

15/8 2.88

S H James

Phillip Makin

Star rating: 5

121383 2 9-5 99

D G Cl

112 Expert View: Ran to form, did best of those coming from off the pace when 2l third in Roses Stakes (Listed) at York most recent run; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and fast ground; consistent, ought to be competitive at this level again.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 22 Mar. Successful at 5f and 6f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 11 behind Sale Shark beaten 1 1/2l at 15-2 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good to soft) last month. Has won at Epsom and Musselburgh this season.

5 (4)

Mussab 15

br c ; Ten Sovereigns - Exuding

10/3 4.33

O J Orr

R A Fahey

Star rating: 4

3361 2 9-5 97

D Cl

105 Expert View: Improved down in class on AW debut when winning a novice at Newcastle by 4l last time; seems best suited by 5f, acts on good to firm, good to soft and AW; consistent, already proven at Group level, big player back up in class.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 30 Mar. Won on his latest outing when 1-4fav at Newcastle over 5f earlier this month, beating Caelum by 4l.

6 (5)

Underdog 6

b c ; Perfect Power - Excelette

50/1 51

Saffie Osborne

R Spencer

Star rating: 2

105099 2 9-5 79

90 Expert View: Outpaced, never threatened in race dominated from front at sharp track down in trip when down the field in a nursery at Chester most recent; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and good; probably flattered by Listed form, up against it once more.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 14 Apr. A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 10l behind This Moment at 12-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (soft) earlier this month.

7 (6)

Nour (IRE) 22

b f ; Dandy Man - Neesaan

9/1 10

Pierre-Louis Jamin

K R Burke

Star rating: 2

331 2 9-0 81

98 Expert View: Improved down in class under positive ride on handicap debut when winning a nursery at Southwell by a head last time; effective 6f, acts on good to firm and AW; shown plenty of promise so far, latest win had knocks but more to come.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 18 Apr. A winner at 4-1 at Southwell over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Lord Ragnar by a head.

8 (8)

Sydney Grace (IRE) 32

b f ; Minzaal - Pas De Soucis

28/1 29

Kaiya Fraser

C Fellowes

Star rating: 1

612 2 9-0 75

D G

89 Expert View: Ran to form up to 6f when second beaten a neck in a nursery at Wolverhampton latest; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and AW; progressive filly, plenty to find up in class.

Form Snapshot: Foaled 18 Apr. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten a neck by Wondervision when second of 10 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f last month.

2025: (12 ran) Chairmanfourtimes ( 4 ) , Age 2 , Wgt 9-5 , SP 12/1 - O McSweeney / A Keatley

Forecast: 7/4 Hickory Lad , 10/3 Mussab , 9/2 Dance A Jig , 11/2 Dubai Champion , 10/1 Nour , 14/1 Sydney Grace , 20/1 Caturra Lights , 25/1 Underdog

Last Updated: 17 Sep 2026 17:26:01

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Verdict
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Verdict

Caturra Lights scored off an opening rating of 74 at Carlisle recently and is respected for the Adrian Keatley team, but it may pay to side with NOUR. The daughter of Dandy Man has improved with each of her three appearances, getting off the mark over 6f at Southwell on her most recent start, and this drop to the minimum distance shouldn't pose her any problems. Hickory Lad is another to note.

Top Tip: Nour (7)
Watch out for: Caturra Lights (1)

This could prove to be a match race between Mussab and HICKORY LAD judged on the ratings. The former placed in the Norfolk and ran well in the Gimcrack which has worked out well before getting off the mark when dropped in class last time. He is respected back up in class but minor preference is for the latter who took the Woodcote earlier in the summer. He did well to place in the Roses Stakes last time where he fared best of those held up and should be capable of better if ridden slightly more positively. Nursery winner Dance A Jig has struggled when attempting this level before but may do best of the rest in a modest contest.

1-2-3 Selections

Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Draw	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Soft	12	Chairmanfourtimes	4	2	9 5	-	223132	26 days	A Keatley (212 miles)	Oisin McSweeney	12/ 1	1:02.10
2024	Good	14	Star Of Mehmas	5	2	9 0	-	511	13 days	R Hughes (357 miles)	Billy Loughnane	12/ 1	0:56.79
2023	Good to Soft	5	Beautiful Diamond	4	2	9 0	-	135	29 days	K R Burke (146 miles)	Clifford Lee	5/ 6	0:59.46
2022	Good	11	Prince Of Pillo	10	2	9 5	-	114	5 days	K Dalgleish (43 miles)	Callum Rodriguez	9/ 2	0:58.82
2021	Good to Firm	13	Vertiginous	8	2	8 12	-	25242	14 days	B J Meehan (383 miles)	Paul Mulrennan	17/ 2	0:56.89
2020	Good to Soft	11	Winter Power	11	2	8 12	-	314610	7 days	T D Easterby (212 miles)	David Allan	7/ 1	1:00.20
2019	Good	12	Piece of Paradise	11	2	8 12	-	7814	29 days	J A Stack	Chris Hayes	16/ 1	0:57.79
2018	Heavy	12	Dave Dexter	9	2	9 3	-	13541	6 days	R M Beckett (415 miles)	Graham Lee	8/ 1	1:04.06
2016	Good to Soft	11	Clem Fandango	4	2	8 12	-	212336	29 days	K Dalgleish (43 miles)	P Makin	11/ 4	1:00.72
2015	Good	15	Quiet Reflection	6	2	8 12	-	15	29 days	K R Burke (146 miles)	Graham Lee	8/ 1	0:58.21
2014	Good	14	Accipiter	5	2	8 12	-	151745	13 days	C F Wall (360 miles)	A Morgan	25/ 1	0:58.28
2013	Soft	9	Hurryupharriet	3	2	8 12	-	443212	27 days	W McCreery	Tom Eaves	5/ 1	1:01.72
2012	Heavy	8	Garswood	8	2	9 3	-	34	52 days	R A Fahey (212 miles)	Tony Hamilton	5/ 1	1:02.94
2011	Good to Soft	8	Caledonia Lady	1	2	8 12	-	538343	7 days	J Hughes (358 miles)	Paul Hanagan	5/ 4	1:00.98
2010	Good	10	Arctic Feeling	6	2	9 3	-	282169	7 days	R A Fahey (212 miles)	Paul Hanagan	8/ 1	0:59.35
2009	Good	10	Mister Manannan	8	2	9 3	-	319223	7 days	D Nicholls (174 miles)	Adrian Nicholls	15/ 8	0:57.40
2008	Heavy	8	Magic Cat	8	2	9 3	-	21	24 days	K R Burke (146 miles)	Andrew Elliott	9/ 2	1:01.97
2007	Soft	10	Captain Gerrard	1	2	9 6	-	311314	7 days	B Smart (180 miles)	Tom Eaves	5/ 6	1:00.71
2006	Good to Soft	10	Alzerra	10	2	8 12	-	31253	27 days	M R Channon (370 miles)	Tony Culhane	4/ 1	1:00.72

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	9	7
2024	3	6
2023	1	1
2022	2	2
2021	3	5
2020	6	3
2019	2	8
2018	6	5
2016	1	1

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
5f	0:55.68