Ayr Race 3 - United Council Of Racecourse Bookmakers Hcp Hurdle
BLUE LAS (2) First run back from a break of 36 weeks. Handy enough when winning by 1L last start in a chase at Exeter. Dylan Johnston has been successful before. Won't be far away. EAGLES REPRIEVE (6) First up and in the money when 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Newcastle. Jack Power has a high strike rate on board. Looks to be value. SERIOUS CHAT (1) Nice run when 3rd last time in a chase at Worcester. Has shown early pace in races to date. Can figure. THE G WIZARD (7) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Perth. Will be hitting the line strongly. One of the major players.

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last time in a chase at Worcester. Has plenty of early speed. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 25/09/2026 | - | 3 | $11,510.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.86L | $11.00 |
| 11/15 | 09/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 70.5kg | - | 8-7-7-6-6-6-11-12 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 69.5kg | - | 4-4-5-6-6-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,593.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | SOFT | Theo Gillard | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/01/2026 | - | CL3 | $29,511.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 75.5kg | - | 7-8-8-8-8-7-7 | 0 |
| 13.95L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Doncaster | 3902m | SOFT | Brian Hughes | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 4656m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 76.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.25L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,000.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 76.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $3.75 |
| 2/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 5029m | GOOD | Charlie Maggs | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.45 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 4656m | GOOD | Theo Gillard | 73kg | - | 5-5-5-4-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 75kg | - | 4-4-3-5-4-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Catterick | 3882m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 14L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 16/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,346.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 15L | $1.50 |
| 6/13 | 16/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 6-5-7-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.05L | $1.65 |
| 2/9 | 02/06/2024 | - | Pro/Am | $10,000.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/16 | 07/05/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,501.00 | Ballinrobe | 3375m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.65L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 36 week spell. Finished on top by 1L last start in a chase at Exeter on a heavy surface. Can go through the gears. Will be competitive.
Last Starts 253 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 20/02/2026 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Exeter | 4877m | HEAVY | Dylan Johnston | 70kg | - | 1-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 1/2 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1L | $2.10 |
| 2/3 | 11/12/2025 | - | Listed | $31,970.00 | Warwick | 4023m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 99/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,510.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Dylan Johnston | 75.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 13/02/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $73,778.00 | Sandown | 3980m | SOFT | Dylan Johnston | 72kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | HEAVY | Dylan Johnston | 71kg | - | 3-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 26L | $1.22 |
| 2/12 | 20/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | SOFT | Dylan Johnston | 67.5kg | - | 4-2-3-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | SOFT | Adam Ryan | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-6-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2024 | - | Cond/Amat | $0.00 | Southwell | 3183m | HEAVY | Harry Kimber | 70kg | - | 6-5-5-5-4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | James Bowen | 68.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: P W Wadge
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a 28 week spell. Bolted in when winning by a margin of 4 1/2L last start in a hurdle at Ayr and showing improvement in recent outings. Questions at this level.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ayr | 4307m | SOFT | Alan Doyle | 65kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 73kg | - | 1-1-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 11L | $5.50 |
| 4/17 | 17/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 4270m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 75.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-4-3-4 | 0 |
| 11L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 3795m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 99/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,232.00 | Carlisle | 4022m | SOFT | Alan Doyle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| - | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,968.00 | Hexham | 4048m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 73.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 57L | $2.75 |
| 6/10 | 02/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $16,724.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD TO SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 72.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 15.55L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 72kg | - | 5-4-2-2-2-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $2.05 |
| 4/10 | 11/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 75.5kg | - | 9-8-9-7-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 13L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/10/2024 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Carlisle | 3450m | SOFT | Patrick Wadge | 69.5kg | - | 11-11-10-6-4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 25/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | Patrick Wadge | 68kg | - | 4-4-4-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 5.55L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Hexham | 3262m | HEAVY | Alan Doyle | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 99/8 | 29/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | HEAVY | Alan Doyle | 70kg | - | - | 4 |
| 999L | $21.00 |
| 3/14 | 23/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newcastle | 2876m | SOFT | Alan Doyle | 70kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Huntingdon | 2750m | GOOD | Alan Doyle | 70kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 99/8 | 11/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Aintree | 3409m | SOFT | Conner Mccann | 70kg | - | - | 4 |
| 999L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jordan Gainford
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Didn't finish in a hurdle at Down Royal on Aug 28th. Expected to be flashing home. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 64 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 | 28/08/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $15,999.00 | Down Royal | 4828m | GOOD | James Smith | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 20L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Cartmel | 4454m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72kg | - | 6-6-3-4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Downpatrick | 4389m | GOOD | Sam Ewing | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.23L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/02/2026 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | Kevin Sexton | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $81.00 |
| 12/15 | 26/12/2025 | - | Pro/Am | $9,999.00 | Down Royal | 3468m | GOOD | B Oneill | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 49.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a 74 week break. Failed to finish in a chase at Ballinrobe but stepping up in trip. Should come to hand quickly. First appearance for a new trainer. Not likely to be troubling the more fancied runners today.
Last Starts 523 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 26/05/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 3469m | GOOD | M Oconnor | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/11/2024 | - | 5UP CLASS 2 HURDLE | $52,525.00 | Auteuil | 3599m | SOFT | Felix De Giles | 71kg | 04:30.90 | - | 3 |
| 47.75L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2024 | - | Hurdle | $38,200.00 | Clairefontaine | 3600m | SOFT7 | Kevin Nabet | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 11/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Galway | 4304m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 120.55L | $4.33 | |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2023 | - | $0.00 | Downpatrick | 3479m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Keith Donoghue | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $1.50 | |
| 1/4 | 02/07/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Uttoxeter | 4007m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 17L | $1.24 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Perth | 4055m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $1.38 |
| 1/15 | 29/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Ballinrobe | 4510m | GOOD | Keith Donoghue | 71.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7L | $1.91 | |
| 9/17 | 05/02/2023 | - | Hurdle | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3219m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Sam Ewing | 66kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.55L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/01/2023 | - | Hurdle | $14,500.00 | Down Royal | 3450m | SOFT | Davy Russell | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/21 | 01/01/2023 | - | Hurdle | $12,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 4035m | SOFT | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $4.20 |
| 2/16 | 03/12/2022 | - | Hurdle | $12,001.00 | Fairyhouse | 3219m | GOOD | Davy Russell | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14L | $8.00 |
| 99/11 | 21/10/2022 | - | 3 | $14,754.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | GOOD | Davy Russell | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Jack Power
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and placed 2nd first up last preparation in a hurdle at Newcastle. Jockey Jack Power has been successful before. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Ayr | 4307m | SOFT | Jack Power | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kelso | 4196m | GOOD | Jack Power | 69kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | SOFT | Jack Power | 75.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1-1-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 6L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 4196m | SOFT | Jack Power | 71.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.45 |
| 2/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Jack Power | 71.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 09/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $2.38 |
| 2/6 | 30/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3149m | SOFT | Derek Fox | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Power | 68kg | - | 7-7-5-4-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Bruce Lynn
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Perth. Always seems to find the line well. Win will not surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 24/09/2026 | - | 2 | $22,134.00 | Perth | 4816m | GOOD | Bruce Lynn | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Bruce Lynn | 72.5kg | - | 9-6-9-9-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 23L | $4.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 3922m | SOFT | Bruce Lynn | 74kg | - | 3-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 01/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Bruce Lynn | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Musselburgh | 3978m | GOOD | Bruce Lynn | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kelso | 4196m | SOFT | Bruce Lynn | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-2-2-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Perth | 4055m | SOFT | Bruce Lynn | 72kg | - | 5-5-6-6-5-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 5L | $29.00 |