16:48 Ayr

Saturday 20 June 2026

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Talk To Thompsons Handicap

Off time: 16:49 | Winning time: 1m 31.41s

(3)

Storm Esme¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 70

17/2

Won 2 of her 3 starts as a 2-y-o but plenty to prove now after 3 poor runs this season. First attempt at 7f.

Form: 101-708

(6)

Milford Grange³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Billy Garritty| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 69

7/4

Promising start to his handicap career when second of 8 at Doncaster (6f, good) 35 days ago. Should have more to offer now stepping up to 7f for the first time. Leading claims.

Form: 3-722

(9)

Horace Wallace³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 68

11/2

All-weather winner but well beaten switched to turf for the first time at Hamilton 34 days ago.

Form: 53-1870

(7)

Blue Mantle²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: A Mullen| T: C Johnston| OR: 68

28/1

Went close in 7f Newcastle maiden in March. Overdid the forcing tactics on 1m Haydock handicap debut 4 weeks ago and the return to 7f looks a good move.

Form: 3-250

(4)

Circle Of Trust^b¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 66

6/1

Down the field in handicaps on first 2 starts this season but fared better when 5 lengths second of 9 in maiden at Thirsk 15 days ago. More needed back in handicap company.

Form: 652-092

(1)

Real Jack^p1¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: P Mulrennan| T: M Dods| OR: 65

9/1

Much improved when second in a Newcastle novice (5f) on final start 2-y-o start in November. Hasn't made a significant impact in 3 handicaps this year but his mark is on the slide and possible first-time cheekpieces could give him a lift.

Form: 572-656

(10)

Ellie's De Vega^p¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Barry McHugh| T: N Wilson| OR: 54

10/3

Respectable in-frame efforts in handicaps at up to 6f on all 4 outings this year. Had form over 7f last year. Should have a say.

Form: 45-3343

(8)

Sanny Doo¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: Lauren Young⁽⁵⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 48

20/1

Hasn't shown any ability in 4 starts (trained by James Tate on debut). More chance now handicapping but could only consider if backed.

Form: 4-848

Non-Runners

(2)

Magistery³⁰

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: M Dods J: Non Runner

(5)

Napolian¹⁵

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: D O'Meara J: Mark Winn

Forecasts

Milford Grange (7/4), Ellie's De Vega (10/3), Horace Wallace (11/2), Circle Of Trust (6/1), Napolian (8/1), Storm Esme (17/2), Real Jack (9/1), Sanny Doo (20/1), Magistery (20/1), Blue Mantle (28/1)

The step up to 7f promises to play to the strengths of MILFORD GRANGE who has been shaping up well over 6f and should take a bit of stopping in a race where few of his rivals arrive with compelling claims. Ellie's de Vega has been holding his own in sprint handicaps and should have a say if as effective back at 7f. It would also be no surprise were Napolian to get a lot more competitive with an outing under his belt.