Ayr Race 2 - Weatherbysshop.co.uk Ebf Mares' 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
ROSES ALL THE WAY (2) belatedly got off the mark three weeks ago scoring at Musselburgh by 7.5L. Step up in trip seemed to suit on that occasion and adopting first time cheek pieces could go back to back. LA ZOUBIDA (1) looks to have plenty of ability. Returned to form finishing second at Sedgefield in January. Tough ask under the penalties however cannot be ruled out. Former point winner QUEENS SECRET (5) has been off the track for a year. Market will be the best guide debuting for trainer Ruth Jefferson. SOCIETY SOLDIER (6) might step forward from her third place finish returning from an absence five weeks ago.
Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start finished second in a small field at Sedgefield on January 25 over 3990m, 5 len behind Rosie Baloo carrying 76kg at $1.70. Race before finished eighth of 9 starters at Haydock Park in the LR on December 20 over 3800m, 25 len behind Supreme Malinas carrying 70kg at $5. Progressing well this campaign. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 25/01/2026 | 36 | HDLE M 4U | $18,450.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:59.90 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.67 |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN M 4U | $81,670.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:36.20 | 8-9-8 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $33,780.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 5:30.00 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/11/2025 | 224 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:54.89 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 12/20 | 03/04/2025 | 58 | G2 HUNT FLAT M 46 | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:07.58 | 13-16-12 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2025 | 40 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:13.20 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $8,300.00 | Sedgefield | 3381m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 71kg | 4:06.60 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 73kgs
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Recent form impressive for this race. Last outing favourite; won by 7 len Musselburgh on February 15 over 4000m defeating Tuppence carrying 72kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. The run before finished fourth of 14 starters at Uttoxeter on January 24 over 3200m, slow track; 44 len behind Tales Of Bravery with 70.5kg at $3.50. Sure to prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 22 | MHDLE M 4U | $19,250.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 5:01.33 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.44 |
| 4/14 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 70.5kg | 4:05.33 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 37 | LR OPEN M 4U | $81,670.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:36.20 | 9-7-6 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2025 | 224 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 4:54.89 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.13 |
| 13/20 | 03/04/2025 | 54 | G2 HUNT FLAT M 46 | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:07.58 | 11-10-13 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/02/2025 | 62 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $30,860.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 71kg | 3:52.97 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/12/2024 | 27 | LR OPEN M 45 | $36,900.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:03.27 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 45 | $7,380.00 | Carlisle | 3449m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:36.10 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 70kgs
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Having third race start. First race start finished sixth of 8 starters at this track on December 1 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 23 len behind Broadway Ted carrying 66kg at $26. Returned from break ran last at this track on February 10 over 3200m, slow track; 119 len behind Latosca Du Houx carrying 69.5kg at $51. Tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 71 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $9,070.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Alan Doyle | 69.5kg | 4:05.87 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 119.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Alan Doyle | 66kg | 4:18.53 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Ben Smith
Weight: 70kgs
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Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, finished second of 7 starters at Kirkistown P2p on November 22 over 4828m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Walk The Hall carrying 60kg. Second-up pulled up at this track on January 13 over 4100m. Prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 13/01/2026 | 52 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Heavy | Ben Smith | 66.5kg | 5:37.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 5U | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 70kgs
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Having second run back today. Not raced for 36 days. Last start sat on the pace then finished third of 8 runners at this track on January 29 over 3200m, slow track; 11 len behind Apples Jane with 71.5kg at $13. At only start last preparation finished fifth of 10 starters at Kelso on October 26 2024 over 3200m, 20 len behind Bold Light with 68kg at $41. Definite chance. Safely held latest but looks suited here and worth considering.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 460 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 4:08.11 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/10/2024 | 188 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $16,330.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 68kg | 4:01.26 | 9-9-5 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | M C O'donovan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |