15:30 Ayr

Monday 11 August 2025

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Book The Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 2m 15.3s

(2)

Yorkshire Lady²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 80| CD

9/1

Dual course and distance winner who returned to the Flat in April following a spell over hurdles. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (20/1) 25 days ago, going with little fluency and never landing a blow over 8f. Back up to 10f today where she's likely to be more effective.

Form: 102-969

(6)

Dawn Of Liberation⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 80| D

18/5

Won a competitive 20-runner handicap at York 59 days ago. Finished second of 6 in a handicap at Ripon (4/1) 7 days ago, ran well in touch, went prominent 3f out and only headed in the final half furlong. Having a good season and should remain competitive.

Form: 519722

(8)

Good Heavens⁶⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 80

6/1

Useful for Joseph O'Brien at his best but hasn't shown anything like that form for new connections. Probably needed the run when eighth of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 67 days ago and has been given a chance by the handicapper if retaining any of his old spark.

Form: 90/600-8

(4)

Swift Salian²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: T D Barron| OR: 75

9/1

Won at 8f and 9f in May and June before finishing sixth of 9 in 9.8f handicap at Ripon (12/1) 23 days ago when possibly unsuited by soft conditions. May perform better on more suitable ground.

Form: 421176

(9)

Glistening Nights⁸^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 69| D

5/2

Has been in reasonable form this season, finishing 4th and 5th in competitive York handicaps. Won a 10f handicap at Chester (field of 8) at 11/2 8 days ago, producing a personal best to score with plenty to spare. Should make a bold bid turned out under a penalty.

Form: 669541

(10)

Ryka⁵²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 81

3/1

Won 8f handicap at Newmarket in May (form has taken a few knocks) before finishing 15th of 25 in competitive handicap at Ascot (33/1) 52 days ago. Now takes on elders back down in grade and may appreciate step up in trip based on dam's stamina. Looks the least exposed runner in here.

Form: 174-10

(7)

Tee Aitch Aye¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 65

33/1

Has shown fair form in 9f handicaps at Carlisle but was eighth of 9 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 14 days ago, when failing to give his running. Seemed to be going the right way prior to that run but needs bounce back.

Form: 463648

(1)

Annandale¹⁵³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: Lauren Young⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 62| C| D

33/1

C&D winner. Won at Southwell (14f) 186 days ago but below form when fourth of 10 in handicap at same course (14f) at 12/1 153 days ago. Will need to be at the top of his game to make a winning return.

Form: 715364

Non-Runners

(3)

Beraz¹⁶

Weight: 10-2| Age: 7

T: Miss J A Camacho J: Ryan Sexton

(5)

Starliner²

Weight: 9-9| Age: 4

T: Miss L A Perratt J: Kaiya Fraser

Forecasts

Glistening Nights (5/2), Ryka (3/1), Dawn Of Liberation (18/5), Good Heavens (6/1), Beraz (8/1), Yorkshire Lady (9/1), Swift Salian (9/1), Starliner (16/1), Tee Aitch Aye (33/1), Annandale (33/1)

GLISTENING NIGHTS produced a personal best when scoring comfortably at Chester 8 days ago and looks well placed to follow up under a penalty. Dawn of Liberation has been consistent at 10f, finishing second at Ripon last week after a York victory earlier in the season. Of the rest, Beraz has been given a chance by the handicapper while Ryka is the least exposed runner and could be suited by the step up in trip.