Monday's racing: all the angles for Killarney and is four the magic number at Ayr?
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9 July 2026
Thursday 9th July
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Robert Dyas Handicap (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f 3y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Outside
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
14 x Distance Winner - Won 14 times before at this distance
Scored off 2lb higher in April and won his group when fifth overall at Ayr last month
416035
Age: 9
Weight: 10-2
OR: 77
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 26 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 10-0 v | 5/14 | Novamay (2¼L) | 9/2 | 78 | 80 |
| 2 Jun 26 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-9 v | 3/9 | Rock Opera (5¼L) | 11/2 | 79 | 71 |
| 17 May 26 | Ham Hamilton | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-9 v | 11/13 | Mae Amor (5L) | 20/1 | 80 | 70 |
| 2 May 26 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-9 v | 6/9 | Emperor Caradoc (5¼L) | 7/2 | 80 | 69 |
| 22 Apr 26 | Cat Catterick | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 v | 1/5 | Rosenpur (hd) | EvensF | 79 | 86 |
| 8 Apr 26 | Cat Catterick | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-3 v | 4/9 | Sir Garfield (1¼L) | 9/2 | 79 | 83 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 6 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (26%)
Came from the rear to win cosily under confident ride at Newbury last month; respected
2-0051
Age: 4
Weight: 10-0
OR: 75
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 5Hc | 10-1 | 1/12 | Monsieur Patat (½L) | 3/1F | 69 | 81 |
| 12 Jun 26 | San Sandown | 5f Gd | 4Hc | 9-0 | 5/9 | Twilight Calls (2¾L) | 18/1 | 71 | 69 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-2 | 16/18 | Azure Zain (13½L) | 25/1 | 73 | 38 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 4Hc | 8-6 | 15/17 | Far Above The Law (11L) | 20/1 | 75 | 44 |
| 8 Sep 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-7 | 2/12 | Wheels Of Fire (1¼L) | 9/1 | 75 | 79 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f Gd | 43yHc | 9-4 | 2/10 | Novamay (½L) | 12/1 | 73 | 81 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Ran poorly 16 days ago but was in good form beforehand; contender if quickly back on song
775120
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 70
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-9 | 11/12 | Rage Of Thunder (17L) | 9/2 | 70 | 25 |
| 5 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GS | 5HcF | 9-6 | 2/10 | Land Of Magic (1¼L) | 8/1 | 69 | 75 |
| 7 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-9 | 1/8 | Phoenix Moon (1L) | 5/1 | 65 | 73 |
| 27 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-9 | 5/10 | Francisco (3L) | 13/2 | 65 | 65 |
| 14 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-5 | 7/11 | Bella Bisbee (3¾L) | 14/1 | 66 | 66 |
| 20 Mar 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 5Hc | 9-6 | 7/10 | Royal Jet (7½L) | 11/1 | 67 | 54 |
Two good runs since dropped back to 6f; can feature if aided by refitted cheekpieces
1-8624
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 74
Days: 5
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 26 | Not Nottingham | 6f GF | 5Hc | 9-9 | 4/7 | Charlie Boyo (2L) | 5/2 | 74 | 75 |
| 8 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GS | 53yHc | 9-5 | 2/10 | From The Hip (nk) | 11/2 | 72 | 74 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 43yHc | 9-3 p1 | 6/9 | Tamashal (3½L) | 33/1 | 74 | 66 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-9 | 8/8 | Lion Of Mali (10L) | 7/1 | 75 | 51 |
| 18 Sep 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 1/11 | Baandee (¾L) | 15/8F | - | 72 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f Sft | 22yNv | 9-3 | 4/5 | Watcha Snoop (4¾L) | 12/1 | - | 71 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Went back up 6lb for last month's clearcut AW win; this return to turf may not be ideal
597731
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 72
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-2 | 1/10 | Go Lockers Go (1¾L) | 11/2 | 66 | 71 |
| 29 May 26 | Bri Brighton | 6f GF | 53yHc | 9-8 | 3/6 | Grey Horizon (3¼L) | 10/1 | 68 | 65 |
| 15 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 53yHc | 9-5 | 7/8 | Akabusi (5½L) | 10/1 | 71 | 57 |
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-2 | 7/11 | Velvet Rhythm (5¼L) | 33/1 | 73 | 66 |
| 27 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-2 | 9/11 | Caviar Cowboy (7¾L) | 25/1 | 73 | 58 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GS | 53yHc | 9-9 | 5/10 | Lyrical Song (4L) | 16/1 | 75 | 70 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 5 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (25%)
Ended last year in poor form and made a low-key reappearance last month
0600-0
Age: 8
Weight: 9-4
OR: 65
Days: 20
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-7 t | 13/16 | Ancient State (15L) | 33/1 | 68 | 30 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 5f St | 4Hc | 8-13 t | 10/10 | Havana Rum (23L) | 40/1 | 70 | - |
| 20 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-5 t | 10/10 | Diomed Spirit (6L) | 17/2 | 71 | 58 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Cat Catterick | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-2 t | 6/10 | Lipsink (1½L) | 8/1 | 72 | 73 |
| 3 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-10 t | 12/13 | Fan Mail (12½L) | 10/1 | 73 | 39 |
| 21 Sep 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-10 t | 3/14 | Zarzyni (1L) | 6/1 | 73 | 75 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 17 in the last 14 days (0%)
Step back in right direction over 5f on AW last month; this return to 6f on turf will suit
06-764
Age: 5
Weight: 9-1
OR: 62
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 4/7 | Shalaa Asker (1L) | 18/1 | 63 | 67 |
| 20 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-2 p | 6/8 | Magna (5L) | 12/1 | 65 | 56 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-4 p | 7/8 | Toolatetonegotiate (4¼L) | 25/1 | 67 | 57 |
| 31 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-9 b | 6/8 | Lazzar (5¼L) | 50/1 | 69 | 58 |
| 8 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-0 | 10/10 | Counsel (7L) | 25/1 | 71 | 57 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-6 b | 7/10 | Diomed Spirit (3¼L) | 33/1 | 72 | 69 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
In good form over 5f lately and this return to 6f won't be a problem; in the mix again
691420
Age: 6
Weight: 8-11
OR: 57
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 6Hc | 9-7 | 13/13 | South Shore (14½L) | 6/1 | 55 | 13 |
| 22 Jun 26 | Bri Brighton | 5.5f GF | 6Hc | 9-6 | 2/6 | Silky Robin (shd) | 4/1 | 55 | 63 |
| 1 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 5f GF | 5Hc | 8-9 | 4/7 | Aces Wild (1½L) | 12/1 | 56 | 58 |
| 9 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 5f GF | 5Hc | 8-5 | 1/8 | Tuscan Point (¾L) | 9/1 | 52 | 59 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-9 b | 9/10 | Alashos (7L) | 7/1 | 55 | 39 |
| 25 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-5 b | 6/7 | Watermelon Sugar (4¼L) | 16/1 | 57 | 52 |
Verdict
Simon Dow's BALON D'OR has become well handicapped and will be suited by this return to 6f on turf. Rage Of Thunder is feared most.
Balon d'Or
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Rage Of Thunder,
7/2 Aberama Gold,
Acclaimed Freedom,
5/1 King Of Chaos,
10/1 Balon d'Or,
12/1 Twirler,
14/1 Harry Brown,
20/1 Ancient Times
Relevant Tips
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