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20 July 2026
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Fergie & Myra Happel Ayr Gold Cup Trial Handicap (Class 3) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Partly cloudy
Selection
Selection
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Veblen Good
Selected at:
7/2
Won for the second time at Pontefract on return and yard debut in April and last time was a solid third at Thirsk, not well positioned early. Big player.
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Two good 6f runs for new yard this season; each-way claims
67-103
Age: 4
Weight: 10-0
OR: 89
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 26 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 3Hc | 10-1 | 3/10 | Indian Run (1¾L) | 14/1 | 89 | 93 |
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | 2Hc | 9-6 | 13/16 | Colombier (12½L) | 22/1 | 90 | 70 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-6 | 1/6 | The Good Biscuit (nk) | 16/1 | 87 | 95 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 3 | 9-5 | 7/11 | Hickory (6¼L) | 16/1 | 89 | 82 |
| 5 Jul 25 | Dea Deauville | 6f Gd | 3yL | 8-13 | 6/8 | Detonate (7L) | 36/5 | - | 83 |
| 14 Jun 25 | Yor York | 6f GF | 23yHc | 8-12 | 4/18 | Hucklesbrook (3L) | 16/1 | 90 | 91 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
In good form in 6f handicaps this summer; likely to be in the thick of it again
-90145
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 83
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 26 | Thi Thirsk | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-7 | 5/10 | Indian Run (2¾L) | 6/1 | 84 | 85 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-10 | 4/21 | Musical Touch (2¾L) | 17/2 | 84 | 86 |
| 23 May 26 | Yor York | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-2 | 1/20 | Yes I'm Mali (1L) | 10/1 | 78 | 87 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 4Hc | 9-6 | 13/18 | Azure Zain (8¼L) | 14/1 | 80 | 61 |
| 23 Apr 26 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f GF | 4Hc | 9-10 | 9/10 | A War Eagle (5½L) | 12/1 | 81 | 75 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GS | 4Hc | 9-9 | 2/9 | Dashing Dick (½L) | 5/1 | 79 | 86 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Yet to shine for new yard; opposable despite drop in trip/weights
16-009
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 87
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Yor York | 8f GF | 2Hc | 8-8 | 9/13 | The Lost King (11L) | 66/1 | 92 | 77 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 23yHc | 9-0 | 18/27 | Bacio (10L) | 66/1 | 95 | 75 |
| 7 May 26 | Chs Chester | 7.5f Gd | 23yHc | 9-8 | 10/12 | McMurray (6½L) | 50/1 | 96 | 85 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 6f Gd | 22y | 9-7 | 6/11 | Mission Central (4¾L) | 28/1 | 90 | 93 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f GS | 42yNv | 9-11 | 1/6 | Monarch's Gold (hd) | 9/1 | - | 89 |
| 12 Sep 25 | San Sandown | 5f Sft | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/9 | Star Of Albion (1L) | 16/1 | - | 76 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
C
4 x Course Winner - Won 4 times before at this course
D
9 x Distance Winner - Won 9 times before at this distance
On a losing run but on a dangerous mark and new headgear could help; one to consider
695483
Age: 10
Weight: 9-7
OR: 82
Days: 3
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 26 | Ham Hamilton | 6f GF | 2Hc | 8-10 | 3/7 | Strike Red (1¾L) | 7/2 | 84 | 86 |
| 6 Jul 26 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 10-1 | 8/17 | Manila Scouse (4½L) | 5/1 | 84 | 79 |
| 17 Jun 26 | Ham Hamilton | 5f GS | 4Hc | 10-3 | 4/8 | Solar Aclaim (4½L) | 17/2 | 86 | 81 |
| 30 May 26 | Crl Carlisle | 6f GF | 3Hc | 9-7 | 5/14 | Realign (5L) | 6/1 | 88 | 80 |
| 17 May 26 | Ham Hamilton | 5f Gd | 3Hc | 9-12 | 9/13 | Vantheman (5¼L) | 9/2J | 90 | 79 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 8-9 | 6/28 | The Wizard Of Eye (3¾L) | 28/1 | 91 | 93 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ascot win was a good effort but not so good at Pontefract last month; others appeal more
35-016
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 76
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 26 | Pon Pontefract | 6f Gd | 3Hc | 8-13 | 6/6 | Badri (8¼L) | 5/1 | 76 | 58 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 4Hc | 8-13 | 1/18 | Juan Les Pins (hd) | 18/1 | 73 | 82 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-9 | 11/11 | Thankuappreciate (9L) | 6/1 | 75 | 55 |
| 6 Nov 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 9-2 | 5/10 | Valley Ofthe Kings (5L) | 100/30F | 76 | 67 |
| 20 Oct 25 | Pon Pontefract | 5f Sft | 4Hc | 9-1 | 3/12 | The Good Biscuit (2½L) | 14/1 | 77 | 81 |
| 30 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-9 | 3/13 | Rousing Encore (2L) | 12/1 | 77 | 81 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Better strike-rate on AW but running well enough on turf in Ireland this year; needs more
953543
Age: 5
Weight: 8-12
OR: 73
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Lim Limerick | 6.5f Gd | 9-10 v | 3/11 | Dancing Saxon (1¼L) | 10/1 | 74 | 74 | |
| 27 Jun 26 | Cur Curragh | 6f GF | Hc | 8-13 v | 4/14 | Midnight Dusk (3½L) | 25/1 | 74 | 75 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Dro Down Royal | 5f Sft | Hc | 10-0 v | 5/8 | Nouvel Espoir (3¾L) | 11/4J | 75 | 72 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Nav Navan | 6f Gd | Hc | 9-5 v | 3/9 | Jon Riggens (1¼L) | 22/1 | 75 | 76 |
| 26 May 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | Hc | 9-7 v | 5/12 | Cuban Grey (5¼L) | 10/1 | 80 | 68 |
| 8 May 26 | Chs Chester | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-7 v | 9/12 | Rosenpur (7¾L) | 9/1 | 80 | 64 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Better strike-rate on AW but yet to shine at Ayr and others are more appealing; yard run 3
305074
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 71
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 26 | Don Doncaster | 5f GF | 3Hc | 8-8 | 4/7 | Dyonisos (1½L) | 5/1 | 72 | 74 |
| 20 Jun 26 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-10 h | 7/14 | Novamay (6¼L) | 28/1 | 74 | 63 |
| 12 Jun 26 | Yor York | 7f Gd | 4Hc | 9-5 h | 20/20 | Our Havana (25L) | 33/1 | 76 | 16 |
| 27 May 26 | Ham Hamilton | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-7 | 5/6 | Law Of Average (3L) | 9/2 | 78 | 75 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 7-13 h | 10/14 | The Caltonian (4¼L) | 33/1 | 80 | 75 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 4Hc | 8-13 h | 3/12 | Bell Shot (nk) | 8/1 | 78 | 84 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 16 in the last 14 days (0%)
Solid efforts on last two starts, including C&D; each-way shout again
230044
Age: 4
Weight: 8-9
OR: 70
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 26 | Crl Carlisle | 6f GF | 4HcF | 9-0 | 4/8 | Rogue Attraction (1¾L) | 2/1J | 71 | 73 |
| 6 Jul 26 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 8-9 | 4/17 | Manila Scouse (2¼L) | 25/1 | 71 | 72 |
| 20 Jun 26 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Sft | 4Hc | 9-9 | 10/14 | Novamay (8L) | 20/1 | 73 | 56 |
| 24 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-3 | 10/12 | Grant Wood (7½L) | 11/2 | 74 | 59 |
| 19 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 5Hc | 9-3 | 3/9 | Harb (1L) | 7/2 | 74 | 77 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-10 | 2/9 | Supreme King (nse) | 7/1 | 73 | 79 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Much better on AW: handicapped accordingly but latest C&D 12th needs leaving behind
-10050
Age: 7
Weight: 8-9
OR: 69
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 26 | Ayr Ayr | 6f Gd | 4Hc | 9-3 b | 12/17 | Manila Scouse (5¾L) | 28/1 | 72 | 62 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-4 b | 5/14 | Tuco Salamanca (2L) | 100/1 | 92 | 93 |
| 13 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 3Hc | 9-7 b | 10/10 | Evening Saigon (8¾L) | 10/1 | 93 | 74 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 3Hc | 9-7 b | 13/14 | Fahrenheit Seven (9½L) | 11/2F | 93 | 71 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 8-10 b | 1/14 | Pocklington (¾L) | 33/1 | 88 | 97 |
| 9 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 5f St | 3Hc | 9-6 b | 6/9 | Paddy's Day (1½L) | 7/1 | 89 | 90 |
Verdict
This is unlikely to prove much of an Ayr Gold Cup trial but it does provide LORD ROXBY with an opportunity to gain a second win in 2026.
Lord Roxby
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Veblen Good,
9/2 Lord Roxby,
Jordan Electrics,
5/1 Clonmacash,
6/1 Dandy Magic,
13/2 Azure Zain,
10/1 Oriental Prince,
25/1 The Caltonian,
33/1 Gentle George
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