20:42 Ayr

Saturday 9 August 2025

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Book Festive Day Dancin At ayrracecourse Classified Stakes

Off time: 20:42 | Winning time: 2m 10.06s

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Blazer Two^b,t⁶⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Jason Hart| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR: 47

25/1

Been running over hurdles, finishing fifth of 7 at Bangor (12/1) 64 days ago where disputed lead before weakening approaching last. Blinkers back on for flat return.

Form: 338/580-

(13)

Dazzling Spirit¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽⁵⁾| T: C Collins| OR: 38| D

10/1

Without a win in 18 starts since September 2023, finished fifth of 13 in a 9.5f handicap at Gowran Park (14/1) two weeks ago.

Form: 60-3905

(3)

Gemini Man^b⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR: 49| BF

6/4

Won a 9f handicap at Hamilton in June for a first career success and has finished second in both subsequent starts. Ran well when second of 7 in a handicap at Hamilton (6/5) 7 days ago, beaten just ¾-length by a less exposed last-time-out winner. Strong claims.

Form: 45-4122

(11)

Royal Blaze^p¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: D Nolan| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 48

11/4

Shown little recently, finishing sixth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (25/1) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces replace hood for this return to 10f.

Form: 08-6996

(7)

Royal Countess^p¹⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-9| J: Amie Waugh⁽³⁾| T: R M Smith| OR: 41| CD

80/1

Three-time C&D winner but winless since May 2023, finished eighth of 9 in handicap at Ayr (100/1) 19 days ago when never competitive.

Form: 557-598

(12)

Sassy Glory^p⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Rhys Elliott⁽⁵⁾| T: M Walford| OR: 50

6/1

Finished second of 12 in conditions race at Newcastle (15/2) 8 days ago, taking a strong hold before being headed in the final 100 yards and rallying. Still seeking a first win after 20 career starts, but could go one better with a similar determined effort.

Form: 498322

(1)

Advertorial^b1¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Connor Beasley| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 48

14/1

Won a 12f AW handicap in April and finished second at the same course and distance in June. Fifth of 9 in a 12f handicap at Catterick (7/1) 17 days ago, racing wide and weakening from the home turn. First-time blinkers replace cheekpieces. One to consider.

Form: 58-1255

(8)

Falaise Blanc^b1¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Greg Fairley| T: K Scott| OR: 46

50/1

Form at Ayr includes a third of 12 (33/1) in July, but was seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (25/1) 19 days ago when outpaced and making no impression. First-time blinkers applied.

Form: 4-76037

(10)

Searcog^p²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Mark Winn| T: P Magee| OR: 48

8/1

Fourth of 9 in handicap at Killarney (20/1) 26 days ago with cheekpieces but beaten 7 lengths. Needs to find improvement to compete.

Form: 470-054

(9)

Transfuse^b⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: P Mulrennan| T: L Russell & M Scudamore| OR: 44

28/1

Sixth of 7 at Hamilton Park (6/1) 7 days ago, failing to settle properly after brief headway.

Form: 007646

Non-Runners

(4)

Aighear⁵⁴

Weight: 9-9| Age: 7

T: J S Goldie J: Non Runner

(2)

Fuel The Fire⁸

Weight: 9-1| Age: 3

T: W Storey J: Paula Muir

(5)

Satyress²²

Weight: 9-1| Age: 3

T: H Bethell J: Aiden Brookes

Forecasts

Gemini Man (6/4), Royal Blaze (11/4), Sassy Glory (6/1), Satyress (7/1), Searcog (8/1), Dazzling Spirit (10/1), Aighear (10/1), Advertorial (14/1), Blazer Two (25/1), Fuel The Fire (25/1), Transfuse (28/1), Falaise Blanc (50/1), Royal Countess (80/1)

GEMINI MAN has been knocking on the door with consecutive seconds since winning at Hamilton in June, most recently beaten just ¾-length seven days ago. He's fancied to go one better back at Ayr. Advertorial tries first-time blinkers to sharpen up after a below-par Catterick run, while in-form Sassy Glory is respected after back-to-back seconds in similar races.