17:20 | Ayr | Friday 18th September 2026

73 Expert View: Scored by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Killarney in July; ran to form fourth last time; effective 10-12f, effective on heavy and good; in form, remains well treated on old efforts.

Form Snapshot: Has won eight races from 6f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to yielding - soft and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. Finished 3 1/2l behind Lauderdale King when fourth of 18 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 1m 4f (yielding) last month.

2 (1)

Junkyard Dog (IRE) 15

b g ; Fastnet Rock - Gold Bracelet

67 Expert View: Scored by a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell penultimate start; outpaced, ran to form but appeared unsuited by drop in trip last time, same mark here; effective 10-12f, acts on sound surface; player once again with longer trip likely to suit.

Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 3f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Qitaal when fourth of 9 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f earlier this month.

3 (4)

Two Auld Pals (IRE) 364 (104J)

b g ; The Carbon Unit - Lady Jock

40/1 41

Lexie Clarkson (7)

L Russell & M Scudamore

Star rating: 2

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CD G Cl Hcp

64 Expert View: May have found ground too quick beaten a length off a 41lb higher mark at Hexham last time; returning from a break; effective 13-17f, best with cut; fair mark on best form in both codes, may just need this.

Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 1m 5f to 2m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy; has also won two hurdles (latest NH win was in May). Well beaten at 25-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest flat outing over this course and distance (soft) in September last year.

4 (9)

Cascade Hall (IRE) 7

b g ; Court Cave - Bacchonthebottle

10/11 1.91

Lauren Young (5)

J S Goldie

Star rating: 4

433721 7 9-10 64 7

C G HG Cl Hcp MM

74 Expert View: Improved on recent form back up in trip when landing a handicap by 21l off a 2lb lower mark at Chester last time; top course trainer; effective 13-16f, acts on any; in generally good form, can go well again up just 2lb.

Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 1m 7f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Chester over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month, beating Queen Roslyn by 21l. Has won 3 times this season.

5 (5)

Alpine Sierra (IRE) 15

br g ; Distorted Humor - Unaccompanied

20/1 21

P Mulrennan

J S Goldie

Star rating: 3

119353 8 9-9 63

C G Cl Hcp

72 Expert View: Ran to form benefitting from step up in trip and drop in grade beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Haydock last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 7-12f, acts on soft, good and AW, may not like it fast these days; generally in good form but mark high enough.

Form Snapshot: Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 11 behind Star Start beaten 2l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 4f (soft) earlier this month. Has won 3 times this season.

6 (11)

Mr Moonshine (IRE) 15

gr g ; Cotai Glory - Whiskey 'n' Chips

11/1 12

Warren Fentiman (3)

R A Fahey

Star rating: 4

4-52331 3 9-9 70

71 Expert View: Improved on AW return landing a handicap by 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Southwell last time; effective 11/12f, acts on a sound surface; should have more to come over this sort of trip now he's had his head in front.

Form Snapshot: A winner at 10-3 at Southwell over 1m 4f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Roker Roar by 2l.

7 (3)

Furhaan 12

b g ; Showcasing - Galaxy Highflyer

11/1 12

Rhys Elliott (5)

J S Goldie

Star rating: 3

752349 4 9-8 62 1

G Cl Hcp

67 Expert View: Did too much too soon when down the field in a handicap at York most recent; top course trainer; effective up to 18f, acts on heavy and good to firm; 5lb below last winning mark but in fair form until latest, capable of another good run down in grade.

Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 3f on heavy ground. Well beaten at 9-1 behind Moon Chime when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at York over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month.

8 (6)

Sophiesticate (IRE) 16

b m ; War Command - Lenoire

40/1 41

C Horgan (5)

R M Smith

Star rating: 3

633316 7 9-3 57

C D G Cl Hcp

69 Expert View: Yard won this last year; scored by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Musselburgh penultimate start; taken on up front, did plenty early last time, same mark here; effective 10-13f, acts soft and good; in form until latest, still well treated on old efforts.

Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on good ground. Finished 16l behind Uncle Liam when sixth of 8 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 3f (soft) earlier this month.

9 (8)

Just Dottie 53 (11J)

b m ; Al Kazeem - Blaise Chorus

14/1 15

J P Sullivan

R M Smith

Star rating: 3

5/413-47 8 9-1 55

CD G Cl Hcp

65 Expert View: Won this last year; no obvious excuse comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Perth last time; effective 13-15f, suited by cut; form has tailed off in both codes.

Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 5f on soft ground; has also won four hurdles. Beaten 6l behind Royal Blaze at 5-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest flat outing here over 1m 2f (good to firm) in July.

10 (2)

Ebony Maw 16

b g ; Iffraaj - Skirrid

16/1 17

Jason Hart

Ewan Whillans

Star rating: 4

743133 9 9-0 54

CD G HG Cl Hcp

73 Expert View: Scored by 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark here three starts back; every chance, ran to form last time; enjoys making it; effective 12-17f, acts on good and with cut; competitively weighted still, chance again.

Form Snapshot: Winner of six races from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 12 behind Perseus Way beaten 2l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (soft) earlier this month.

11 (7)

Off Spin (IRE) 4

b g ; Almanzor - Spin Doctor

15/2 8.5

D Allan

T D Easterby

Star rating: 3

332632 4 8-12 52

C G HG Cl Hcp

73 Expert View: Ran to form up in trip beaten 2 1/2l off this mark at Thirsk last time; effective 9-12f, acts on soft and good; longstanding maiden, stamina to prove over 13f but fair mark.

Form Snapshot: Placed in seven of 20 starts. Beaten 2 1/2l by Satyress when second of 12 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.

2025: (13 ran) Just Dottie ( 4 ) , Age 7 , Wgt 8-12 , SP 10/1 - C Lee / R M Smith

Forecast: 11/4 Cascade Hall , 4/1 Mr Moonshine , 7/1 Alpine Sierra , 7/1 Arch Enemy , 8/1 Ebony Maw , 10/1 Junkyard Dog , 12/1 Sophiesticate , 12/1 Off Spin , 16/1 Just Dottie , 16/1 Furhaan , 25/1 Two Auld Pals (Note: non-runner may affect prices)

Last Updated: 18 Sep 2026 10:57:37

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Verdict
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Verdict

CASCADE HALL hardly came out of first gear to win at Chester last Friday and he is hard to oppose given he is 7lb well in here. The seven-year-old escapes a penalty for that apprentice race success and Lauren Young retaining the ride can ensure continuity in this deeper-looking event. Mr Moonshine is a big danger, with a 4lb rise for winning at Southwell manageable. Sophiesticate and last year's winner Just Dottie are interesting each-way options to check out in the betting market.

Top Tip: Cascade Hall (4)
Watch out for: Mr Moonshine (6)

This can go to Irish raider ARCH ENEMY who has been in excellent form over middle distances this summer and remains well treated on his old form. The dual purpose performer will appreciate the step up in trip and can defeat Cascade Hall who is only 2lb higher than when an emphatic winner last time on similar ground. Mr Moonshine has proven consistent since being upped to middle distances and finally got off the mark last time. He should have more to offer now he's had his head in front and is also a major player up just 4lb.

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Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Draw	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Soft	13	Just Dottie	4	7	8 12	52	1-13544	11 days	R M Smith (16 miles)	Clifford Lee	10/ 1	3:01.55
2024	Good	13	Caballo De Mar	12	3	9 3	64	603342	10 days	George Scott (360 miles)	Callum Shepherd	11/ 4	2:55.73
2023	Good to Soft	10	Valley Of Flowers	7	5	9 1	55	152234	35 days	Samantha & Jacqueline Coward (247 miles)	Joanna Mason	9/ 2	2:56.44
2022	Good	14	Valley Of Flowers	4	4	8 11	51	473222	16 days	Samantha & Jacqueline Coward (247 miles)	Joanna Mason	12/ 1	2:50.51
2021	Good to Firm	13	Eclipse De Lunar	2	3	9 7	70	934214	29 days	T D Easterby (212 miles)	David Allan	2/ 1	2:51.51
2020	Good to Soft	14	Nakeeta	2	9	9 11	67	9-74758	22 days	I Jardine (58 miles)	Paul Mulrennan	11/ 1	3:03.72
2019	Good	15	Dreams And Visions	3	3	9 4	67	8-45	47 days	M & D Easterby (206 miles)	James Sullivan	10/ 1	2:54.76
2018	Soft	15	Handsome Bob	9	3	8 12	61	667149	20 days	K Dalgleish (43 miles)	Callum Rodriguez	33/ 1	3:05.11
2016	Soft	8	Sporty Yankee	10	3	9 0	66	082165	33 days	K R Burke (146 miles)	J Vaughan	9/ 4	2:58.40
2015	Good	15	Sir Chauvelin	5	3	9 3	70	2-32435	33 days	J S Goldie (36 miles)	F Lynch	6/ 1	3:00.15
2014	Good	15	Harrison's Cave	8	6	8 13	57	265336	16 days	K Dalgleish (43 miles)	Joe Fanning	12/ 1	2:49.63
2013	Soft	14	Calculated Risk	2	4	9 9	66	53116-6	47 days	J & S Quinn (212 miles)	Robert Winston	11/ 4	3:03.28
2011	Good to Soft	8	The Oil Magnate	10	6	9 13	68	434507	33 days	M Dods (159 miles)	Tony Hamilton	12/ 1	2:59.51
2010	Good	16	Pertemps Networks	8	6	9 7	65	F-98921	12 days	M & D Easterby (206 miles)	G Gibbons	3/ 1	2:53.07

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	2	7
2024	1	1
2023	6	2
2022	12	8
2021	1	1
2020	2	4
2019	4	4
2018	3	11
2016	3, 1	1

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
1m 5f 26y	2:46.84