16:35 Ayr

Monday 11 August 2025

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Martin Kemp To Play Ladies Day Handicap

Off time: 16:37 | Winning time: 2m 14.34s

(6)

Cooperation^h¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Jason Hart| T: K Scott| OR: 61

11/1

Has made a pleasing start for current connections with consecutive second-place finishes. Finished second of 7 in a handicap at Ayr over 8f (11/2) 14 days ago, only giving best to a thriving sort that set their own tempo in front. Step up to 10f looks interesting given recent staying-on efforts.

Form: 775422

(10)

We Still Believe⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: A Mullen| T: D Bourke| OR: 61| CD

22/1

Mixed form including a good second at Ayr before finishing fifth of 6 in handicap at Carlisle (5/1) 7 days ago, struggling when edged right. Previous C&D winner but needs to bounce back.

Form: 329725

(11)

Sophiesticate²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Lauren Young⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 60| BF| CD

2/1

Unlucky neck second of 9 over C&D 28 days ago and placed again when third over C&D on Saturday. Clearly on a mark she can exploit if getting the breaks.

Form: 955253

(5)

Mystical Maria²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 59

11/2

Without a win in 7 attempts since last August but promising fifth of 11 in a handicap at Haydock (6/1) 23 days ago, catching the eye with late work having not been ideally placed. One to be interested in down in grade.

Form: 7-39855

(1)

Dwindling Funds^p⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 59| CD

4/1

Won handicap at Ayr (C&D) 14 days ago before winning again at Hamilton (85/40) 9 days ago, defying a 5lb penalty. Going the right way and is respected in bid for hat-trick.

Form: 084711

(7)

Cisco Disco¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: D Allan| T: R M Smith| OR: 54

15/2

Has been running creditably at Ayr over 10f, most recently when fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 14 days ago, taking a keen hold but unable to quicken in the final furlong. Should remain competitive but losing run is mounting up.

Form: 692545

(4)

Zebra Star¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: C Lee| T: R M Smith| OR: 53| BF| CD

6/1

Winner at this course and distance 21 days ago. Third of 11 in handicap at this course and distance (5/2) 14 days ago, running creditably under a penalty, still keeping on well despite hanging left. Was keener than ideal that day and still looks capable off this sort of mark if settling better.

Form: 732613

(2)

Groundhog⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: T D Barron| OR: 59

22/1

Showed improved form with two 2nd places when held up but failed to settle ridden more prominently when fifth of 7 in handicap at Ripon (9/2) 7 days ago. Likely to be ridden with more restraint here and will need to settle to have a chance over this longer trip.

Form: 5-38225

(8)

Elizabeth's Legacy^p1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 51

18/1

Showed little in earlier starts before finishing third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 21 days ago, plugging on behind a couple of in-form rivals. First-time cheekpieces applied and chance if she can build on most recent performance.

Form: 766-653

Non-Runners

(9)

Yurinov⁹¹

Weight: 9-8| Age: 5

T: P A Kirby J: Cam Hardie

(3)

Seed Investor¹⁶

Weight: 9-5| Age: 3

T: I Furtado J: T Eaves

Forecasts

Sophiesticate (2/1), Dwindling Funds (4/1), Mystical Maria (11/2), Zebra Star (6/1), Cisco Disco (15/2), Cooperation (11/1), Yurinov (16/1), Elizabeth's Legacy (18/1), We Still Believe (22/1), Groundhog (22/1), Seed Investor (25/1)

SOPHIESTICATE ran well again here on Saturday and could be ready to strike. Mystical Maria caught the eye making late headway from an unpromising position at Haydock and is feared most down in grade. Of the rest, Zebra Star often goes well over this C&D while Cooperation has made a pleasing start for current connections and the step up to 10f could suit.