15:40 Ayr

Saturday 19 September 2026

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Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 15:43 | Winning time: 1m 16.00s

(5)

Spycatcher^p¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-13| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 111| D

25/1

Multiple listed/Group 3 winner who came good around this time last year. Travelled well before lack of a recent run told in listed event at York (6f) latest. Cheekpieces on for only second time in his career and forecast rain will only benefit his chances on first handicap start since spring 2023.

Form: 311-007

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(9)

Volterra⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 109

14/1

Returns to a handicap for first time since valuable Challenge Cup success at Ascot in 2024. Plenty of creditable efforts in listed/Group 3 company since, however, arrives on the back of a rare poor effort in Group 2 Park Stakes last week (excellent record fresh prior to that).

Form: 3823-28

(18)

Aramram¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Joe Leavy| T: R Hannon| OR: 108| D

50/1

Smart sprinter who did all he could from a less-than-ideal position when seventh in this corresponding event 12 months ago. This a more realistic than his assignment in the Group 1 Sprint Cup last time, though probably too high in the weights to win such a competitive handicap.

Form: 125056

(12)

Tuco Salamanca^t⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Marco Ghiani| T: Ollie Sangster| OR: 106| D

16/1

Progressive sprinter. Had done most of his winning on the all-weather prior to a career-best success in an Ascot handicap on Shergar Cup day last time, settling things with a good turn of foot on first start over 5f. Needs more again off 6 lb higher in a deeper race, though.

Form: 9-16101

(6)

Stratusnine²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: C J Whiteley⁽⁵⁾| T: H Palmer| OR: 104| CD

10/1

Returns to Ayr for first time since breaking his maiden over C&D in 2024. Since developed into a smart handicapper, narrowly denied a double in the Stewards' Cup before a very creditable 1½-length sixth in a strong York handicap last time. Consistent sort who makes each-way appeal here.

Form: 831266

(1)

Two Tribes^b¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: D Egan| T: R Spencer| OR: 103| D

12/1

Stewards Cup winner of 2025 who finished runner-up in his bid for back-to-back International Handicaps at Ascot in late-July (7f). Again ran up to his best when 3 lengths third over same C&D last time. He's 1 of 4 in the race for last year's winning connections, though perhaps not the leading hope.

Form: 072053

(2)

Binhareer⁶³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 103| CD

4/1

Smart C&D winner (can carry head awkwardly) who produced a taking performance to land last season's Coral Sprint Trophy at York (good-to-soft). Hasn't had his conditions either start since an eye-catching reappearance second. Well treated on that form and very likely to have a big pot in him.

Form: 361-264

(22)

Wiltshire^t⁸⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: O J Orr| T: W J Haggas| OR: 102| D

66/1

Slow starter who put it all together to land a smart success on All-Weather Finals Day in April. Has proven himself effective under these conditions, however, remains to be seen if he's in the mood 12 weeks on from a reluctant display at Newcastle.

Form: 065100

(11)

Rock On Thunder^p⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jack Callan| T: K A Ryan| OR: 104| DWS

80/1

Low-mileage 3-y-o whose standout effort came when runner-up in the Gimcrack at York last summer. Has undergone a breathing operation since finishing down the field in a Chester listed race last time, his opening mark looking decidedly harsh on this year's form.

Form: 226-608

(21)

Flash Harry²⁰^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: P Mulrennan| T: C G Cox| OR: 96| D

28/1

Poorly placed in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Justified strong support to see off Ardisia by a length at Goodwood last time. The ground will hold no fears for him, however, he probably needs a fair bit more to defy a 5-lb penalty.

Form: 0-60901

(24)

Evening Saigon^p²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: F Bughanaim| T: H Al Jehani| OR: 100| D

25/1

Had some strong form prior to getting back on the up with success in the Stewards' Cup last month. Greater emphasis on stamina told when fading into fifth (narrowly behind Dance In The Storm) in strong renewal of the Constantine at York (good to soft) since. May again find a few too strong.

Form: 0-12715

(23)

Run Boy Run^b1⁴⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: George Wood| T: R Spencer| OR: 100| CD

28/1

Successful in last year's renewal of this race off a 5 lb lower mark. Still potentially well treated on the pick of his efforts season, though, and best not judged too harshly on his latest run in the Stewards Cup off a quick turnaround. Interesting if change of headgear has the desired effect.

Form: 200400

(14)

Far Above Dream²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Jason Hart| T: James Owen| OR: 99| D

4/1

Improving sprinter has been another success story for his excellent yard (21 lb higher than his win on handicap/stable debut last June). Went agonisingly close in a York handicap that's working out extremely well last time, beating several of today's rivals. One to be feared off an unchanged mark.

Form: 1-11462

(8)

Dance In The Storm^h²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 99| BF

9/2

Has made impressive progress this year, overcoming less-than-ideal circumstances to win pair of 7f handicaps at Chester. Travelled smoothly when 1¼-length fourth (behind Far Above Dream) in the Constantine last time. Still unexposed as a sprinter and big claims if the worst of the rain stays away.

Form: 0-15014

(10)

Bodhi Bear^b1⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: S H James| T: J A Stack| OR: 99| D

40/1

Ground-versatile sort who won handicaps at the Curragh/Navan prior to finishing third in a 6f listed event at the Curragh in late-June. Below his best both starts since and first-time blinkers will need spark significant improvement on return to a handicap.

Form: 851304

(25)

Fine Interview^p²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: James Doyle| T: H Al Jehani| OR: 99| BF| D

12/1

Better than ever when successful on reappearance at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in March. Wasted no time getting back to his best when only beaten 1½ lengths in strong handicap at York last time. Closely matched with Far Above Dream/Dance In The Storm on that form and gets the nod from James Doyle here.

Form: 119-107

(17)

Caburn^p²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Dylan Hogan| T: J Tate| OR: 98| D

50/1

In-form 4-y-o who was held by Tuco Salamanca at Newcastle prior to finishing 4¼ lengths fourth in a Newmarket listed race last time. Unlikely to have enough in hand to win a race of this nature.

Form: 1-83064

(16)

Pellitory^t1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 98

12/1

Versatile, useful type who notched a fourth career 7f victory at Haydock last month. Ran at least as well in defeat when 3 lengths third at Goodwood (7f) since. Probably falls short pitched into a very competitive sprint event here. First-time tongue strap added.

Form: 002013

(15)

Candy^h1³¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Ryan Sexton| T: R Spencer| OR: 97| CD

28/1

Went with plenty of enthusiasm when an impressive winner of the Silver Cup here last year. However, has looked one with problems this season and hard to be confident that the addition of a first-time hood will spark a full-scale revival.

Form: 416-000

(13)

Ardisia²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Warren Fentiman⁽³⁾| T: H Palmer| OR: 99| CD

22/1

Won a C&D nursery before capping a prolific juvenile season with success in Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar last autumn. Back to his very best returned to handicap company/soft ground when 1 length behind Flash Harry at Goodwood last time. Lively each-way player at the forecast prices.

Form: 463042

(7)

Fahrenheit Seven^p²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Oliver Stammers| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 97| D

150/1

Made a forgivable stable debut in 2025 renewal of this race before landing back-to-back 5f all-weather handicaps. Continued recent spell in the doldrums when trailing the field in the Constantine at York (125/1) last time. In good hands but leap of faith required at present.

Form: 170080

(4)

Red Spells Danger²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 98| D

16/1

Very useful handicapper. Benefitted from his sights being lowered when recording a third 6f handicap victory of the year at Ascot last month. Wide draw/softer conditions offer some mitigation for rare poor effort in the Constantine handicap last time. May just find this too competitive.

Form: 124510

(20)

Hammer The Hammer^p²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 96| D

33/1

Fifth in last year's renewal of this race prior to finishing 5 lengths behind Binhareer in the Coral Sprint Trophy. Disappointing on the back of a couple of breathing operations this season, faring no better for cheekpieces when well beaten off his much-reduced mark in the Constantine last time.

Form: 56-0000

(19)

Twilight Calls^v⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 8-11| J: Saffie Osborne| T: R Spencer| OR: 95| D

18/1

Well held in last year's renewal of this race. Rejuvenated by the application of a visor this summer, scoring under a confident ride at Glorious Goodwood (5f) and only narrowly denied a hat-trick when ½-length second in the Portland at Doncaster last time. Thriving, though 5f perhaps his optimum.

Form: 612112

Non-Runners

(3)

Fandom²⁰

Weight: 8-13| Age: 5

T: R Hannon J: Alec Voikhansky

Forecasts

Binhareer (4/1), Far Above Dream (4/1), Dance In The Storm (9/2), Stratusnine (10/1), Pellitory (12/1), Fine Interview (12/1), Two Tribes (12/1), Volterra (14/1), Tuco Salamanca (16/1), Red Spells Danger (16/1), Twilight Calls (18/1), Ardisia (22/1), Spycatcher (25/1), Evening Saigon (25/1), Flash Harry (28/1), Run Boy Run (28/1), Candy (28/1), Hammer The Hammer (33/1), Fandom (33/1), Bodhi Bear (40/1), Caburn (50/1), Aramram (50/1), Wiltshire (66/1), Rock On Thunder (80/1), Fahrenheit Seven (150/1)

With conditions in his favour for the first time in a while, a bigger performance is expected from BINHAREER, and he's taken to land this valuable pot. Far Above Dream and Dance In The Storm bring strong York form to the table and are feared most. Ardisia and Twilight Calls are others to note in a typically stacked renewal, along with last year's winner Run Boy Run.