Ayr Race 1 - Join Racing Tv Now Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
ORKNEY BLUE (1) failed to finish two runs back at Hexham before rebounding in style with a 2.75L success attempting a 4900m steeplechase at Carlisle. Could go back to back. BLAKEY BOY (4) recorded a strong second racing fifty six days ago contesting a 5200m steeplechase at Kelso. That followed another placing at Newcastle. Respect. SUNSET HILL (2) has not threatened in recent outings. Fifth at Newcastle two starts ago then below best at Carlisle last time. Capable of improvement and deserves another chance. ROB ROY MACGREGOR (5) brings mixed results this campaign however might bounce back. Placed here first up then fourth at Carlisle and may return to form.

Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len Carlisle on February 3 over 4900m defeating Uptown Harry carrying 76kg at $17 in a steeplechase. Before that pulled up at Hexham on December 10 over 4000m. All set to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 03/02/2026 | 55 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 76kg | 6:38.58 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 99/8 | 10/12/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,340.00 | Hexham | 4037m | Heavy | Bruce Lynn | 74kg | 5:52.41 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/11/2025 | 267 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | Dominic Hislop | 66.5kg | 6:26.59 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2025 | 34 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3922m | Heavy | Bruce Lynn | 74kg | 5:23.35 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 21/01/2025 | 41 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 72.5kg | 6:40.66 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/12/2024 | 22 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71.5kg | 5:32.67 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/11/2024 | 211 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Bruce Lynn | 71.5kg | 5:17.24 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/04/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $11,800.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Heavy | Kevin Brogan | 71kg | 4:42.70 | 2-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run didn't finish the race at Carlisle on February 3 over 4200m. The start before that; finished fifth of 11 runners at Newcastle on January 15 over 4700m, 22 len behind Uptown Harry carrying 75.5kg at $8.50. Sure to improve again. No surprise to see her back in form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $24,550.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 71.5kg | 5:38.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 15/01/2026 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 75.5kg | 6:07.80 | 8-6-5 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 69kg | 6:31.00 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 73.5kg | 5:06.01 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 188 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 66.5kg | 5:28.20 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/05/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $29,950.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 69kg | 5:27.70 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $3.25 |
| 10/16 | 17/04/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Nathan Moscrop | 68kg | 5:00.01 | 10-11-10 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $184,500.00 | Kelso | 3265m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 73.5kg | 4:03.45 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 08/03/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Ayr | 4325m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 74kg | 5:58.86 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/02/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 75.5kg | 5:33.12 | 4-2-5 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2025 | 24 | G2 OPEN 5U | $138,380.00 | Doncaster | 4905m | Good | Nathan Moscrop | 66.5kg | 5:58.90 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 36.7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 52 day letup. Last run made ground from midfield; finished eighth of 14 runners at this track on January 2 over 4800m, on slow going 16 len behind Cowboy Cooper with 73kg at $6.50. Race before finished fourth of 9 starters at Wetherby on December 6 over 4800m, on slow going 22 len behind Express Surprise carrying 76kg at $4.30. Prepared to risk here.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Jack Power | 73kg | 6:34.02 | 8-6-8 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Derek Fox | 76kg | 6:39.30 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 191 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,690.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Derek Fox | 76kg | 5:27.39 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2025 | 76 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 70kg | 5:03.00 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 07/02/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,070.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Soft | Jack Power | 71kg | 6:13.18 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/01/2025 | 41 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 69.5kg | 6:40.66 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/12/2024 | 270 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 68.5kg | 5:38.12 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/03/2024 | 32 | WFA NOVHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Heavy | Craig Nichol | 69kg | 4:30.40 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2024 | 101 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $9,070.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | P Wadge | 69.5kg | 4:05.27 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 04/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Soft | B T Stone | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Resumes off a 56 day letup. Last outing finished second in a small field at Kelso on December 29 over 5200m, 8 len behind Golden Point with 70kg at $4.50. Run before finished second in a small field at Newcastle on December 11 over 4700m, 5 len behind Paddy O'mahler with 71kg at $8. Ideally placed for a return to winning form.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/12/2025 | 18 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $17,760.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good Soft | James King | 70kg | 7:16.20 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $15,650.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 6:10.10 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/9 | 18/11/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4727m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 68.5kg | 6:26.59 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/10/2025 | 164 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:58.88 | 7-9-7 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,570.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | Craig Nichol | 66kg | 5:04.65 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/04/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71kg | 5:16.65 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/03/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 72kg | 5:16.10 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/02/2025 | 21 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 3922m | Heavy | Alan Doyle | 71.5kg | 5:23.35 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/02/2025 | 32 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 72kg | 4:28.70 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/01/2025 | 19 | HDLE MDN 4U | $15,410.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 72.5kg | 5:23.06 | 8-5-6 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/12/2024 | 174 | WFA HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Good Soft | Alan Doyle | 71kg | 4:10.96 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished second of 7 runners at this track on January 13 over 4800m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Big Zouk carrying 69.5kg at $6. Second-up finished fourth of 14 starters at Carlisle on February 3 over 4900m, 9 len behind Orkney Blue with 66.5kg at $6.50. Fought on last time. Will be thereabouts.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 66.5kg | 6:38.58 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2026 | 73 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,820.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Heavy | Patrick Wadge | 69.5kg | 7:04.94 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 140 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,820.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 6:35.11 | 8-10-7 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/06/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70.5kg | 6:45.87 | 5-9-8 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 7:08.16 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/16 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 6:53.62 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 99/13 | 13/02/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3392m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 70kg | 4:20.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 99/7 | 06/01/2025 | 235 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ayr | 4325m | Soft | Lewis Dobb | 72.5kg | 5:51.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 16/05/2024 | 61 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good Soft | Ryan Mania | 69kg | 5:03.28 | 7-9-9 | 0 |
| 38.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/03/2024 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4080m | Heavy | Ryan Mania | 75.5kg | 5:27.75 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $8.50 |
| 99/13 | 13/02/2024 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73.5kg | 6:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run pulled up at Carlisle on February 3 over 4900m. Race before finished sixth of 12 starters at Catterick on January 21 over 5000m, slow track; 36 len behind Defence Witness with 65.5kg at $13. Needs to do more. Hard to make a decent case.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/14 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,250.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 64.5kg | 6:38.58 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/01/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Soft | Conor Rabbitt | 65.5kg | 6:44.65 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/01/2026 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 64.5kg | 6:34.02 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/11/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,060.00 | Hexham | 4828m | Good Soft | Ben Smith | 63kg | 6:55.64 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/10/2025 | 295 | HDLE 4U | $18,290.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 5:11.00 | 7-7-9 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/12/2024 | 13 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4425m | Good | Sam Coltherd | 70kg | 5:38.73 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 37.3L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/12/2024 | 260 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $11,990.00 | Carlisle | 3878m | Soft | Nathan Moscrop | 70kg | 5:05.12 | 9-10-10 | 0 |
| 63.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 16/03/2024 | 13 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M J Sweeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/03/2024 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycahane P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M J Sweeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2024 | 27 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Oldtown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M J Sweeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/01/2024 | 22 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | M J Sweeney | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $1.00 |