18:40 Ayr

Friday 19 June 2026

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Millar Callaghan Engineering Handicap

(8)

Black Storm¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Ryan Sexton| T: K Scott| OR: 69| D

11/4

Returned from 7-month absence in good form, making the frame twice before excellent second of 9 in a higher-grade handicap at Musselburgh 13 days ago, nailed late on after racing freely. Strong claims if settling better here.

Form: 230-442

(10)

Glorious Kitty²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Lewis Chalkley⁽⁷⁾| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 69| C| D

7/2

Off the mark at this course in May and followed up in a handicap at Carlisle 21 days ago. Goes particularly well for this claimer but 5 lb higher mark demands more in pursuit of the hat-trick.

Form: 29-2511

(2)

Catalyse^p²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Jake Dickson⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 69

11/1

Formerly with Richard Fahey but yet to show much in 4 starts for this yard, starting slowly every time.

Form: 39-0007

(5)

Ashen⁴⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 67| CD

7/2

Not long with this yard and got off the mark over C&D in May, beating 6 rivals. Up 4 lb for that success but he's in the right hands to win more races this year.

Form: 07-7731

(6)

Dorney Lake^p,t¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Billy Garritty| T: L Bailey| OR: 66

9/1

Not easy to catch right and often makes a mess of the start, but he made late headway in first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 10 in a handicap at Pontefract 11 days ago and now tackles 0-70 company for the first time in his career so probably capable if things drop right and he lasts out over 7f.

Form: 935685

(9)

The Gay Blade⁴^{(ex 4)}

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 61| D

5/1

In the form of his life with 5 wins from his last 8 starts, including back-to-back handicap wins at Carlisle, the latest over 7f 4 days ago. Runs under a penalty here and hard to rule out in current heart.

Form: 412611

(3)

Novak⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Lauren Young⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 64| CD

3/1

In good form, looking well treated when second of 9 over C&D 30 days ago and he would have gone close but for missing the break when third of 6 in a handicap at Hamilton over 6f last time. Twice a winner at this track and looks one to take seriously back up to 7f.

Form: 658523

(4)

Defence Missile³¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Finlay Bassett⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 60

66/1

Never won from 11 runs and finished tamely when last seen in August. Easily passed over on return from 314 days off.

Form: 870586-

Non-Runners

(1)

Al Muqdad³⁰

Weight: 9-8| Age: 6

T: D O'Meara J: D Nolan

(7)

Imperial Guard¹⁴

Weight: 9-2| Age: 5

T: M Dods J: Sean Kirrane

Forecasts

The Gay Blade (10/3), Glorious Kitty (7/2), Ashen (4/1), Black Storm (13/2), Novak (7/1), Al Muqdad (8/1), Dorney Lake (12/1), Catalyse (20/1), Imperial Guard (20/1), Defence Missile (50/1)

NOVAK is well treated and this 7f trip should suit better than the 6f he tackled when third at Hamilton 9 days ago, where he'd have gone closer but for missing the break. Black Storm was narrowly denied in a higher grade at Musselburgh last time and is a threat if settling better, while course winner Ashen can make his presence felt.