Ayr Race 1 - Weddings At Western House Hotel Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
STONEACRE JOE (6) comes off a strong 2nd at Doncaster over 1208m, beaten 3.25L in a 14-runner field, and looks well placed here. RAILWAYMAN (5) was 3rd at Leicester over this trip on debut, beaten 2L, and is a key chance with natural improvement. MIND OVER MATTER (4) has placed at Ayr over 1207m and resumes after a break, while APRIL DIAMOND (2) was well beaten at Newcastle last start. SAXON GEM (8), WEE DRESSER (9), and THISTLE NIL (1) need to lift on exposed form.
Jockey: Rhys Elliott
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by U S Navy Flag trained by J S Goldie. Draws barrier 3 with Rhys Elliott to ride. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: A Mullen
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Only start was 7th of 9 at Newcastle over 1207m on 20 Apr, beaten 5.95L with 62.5kg at $151 behind Gouken. Five-year-old mare trained by I Jardine. Steps out from barrier 6 here. Needs to show improvement off debut.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Greg Fairley | 62.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.95L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes after 239 days, having last finished 7th of 13 at Newcastle over 1005m on 8 Sep, beaten 4.9L with 60.5kg at $5. Ran 4th at Ayr over 1207m two back, and was runner-up at the same track and trip three starts ago, beaten 1.25L by Do Bronxs at $21. Returns to a familiar distance and has shown some ability at Ayr. Can feature with improvement off the break.
Last Starts 239 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 08/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1005m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-6-6-7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,786.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 59kg | - | 2-2-2-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 9.25L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-6-5-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.25L | $21.00 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 60kgs
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Placed 3rd of 13 last start at Leicester over 1207m on 13 Apr, beaten 2L by Westport with 59kg at $7. Draws barrier 1 and rises 1kg in weight. Three-year-old colt by Blue Point with one placing from one start. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 13/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
Jockey: D Allan
Weight: 60kgs
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Improved sharply last start when 2nd of 14 at Doncaster over 1208m on 24 Apr, beaten 3.25L by Flight Control at $101 with 59kg. That was his first run this season and a clear career best. Steps up 1kg and draws better this time. Can feature with a repeat of that effort.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | David Allan | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.25L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Redcar | 1204m | GOOD | Joanna Mason | 59.5kg | - | 8-9-9-10-9-9 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Lauren Young
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-up after 318 days. Finished 6th of 7 at Ayr over 1207m on 21 Jun last year, beaten 13.25L by Do Bronxs at $151. Previous run was 7th of 7 at the same track and trip. Needs to show improvement off those efforts.
Last Starts 318 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Lauren Young | 55kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-6 | 7 |
| 13.25L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,854.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.45L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Greg Fairley
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Has finished well back in both career starts, most recently 8th of 10 at Newcastle over 1420m on 13 Apr, beaten 18.7L at $201 behind Noelan Star. Previous run was 7th of 9 at the same track and trip, beaten 10.4L at $151. Drops 213m in trip and rises 3.5kg in weight. Needs to show improvement.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 13/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Greg Fairley | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 18.7L | $201.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | Greg Fairley | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $151.00 |