17:30 Ayr 06 Jul 2026
Dream Weddings At Western House Hotel Handicap
Class 5 | 3YO plus
Winner £4,123 - 9 run
Good
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Overcast
Temperature: 14.0° - 17.6°
Rainfall: 0.27mm
Wind: 11.6 mph W
Last Update: 06/07/2026 07:00
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Elemental Eye
- W/O Elemental Eye And Is She Now
- W/O Is She Now
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 119.91% | Standard bookmaker terms: 3 places, 1/5 odds
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Ran to form benefitting from first time blinkers and strong pace down in trip landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective 12f, suited by 14f+, acts on soft and good to firm; in form, blinkers need to work again off 6lb higher mark.
He has won three times from 1m 4f to 2m on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 22-1 at Newcastle over 1m 4f on his latest outing last month, beating Jujubella by 3l.
Ran to form benefitting from first time blinkers and strong pace down in trip landing a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Newcastle last time; trainer in form; effective 12f, suited by 14f+, acts on soft and good to firm; in form, blinkers need to work again off 6lb higher mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 30 | 3 | 7 | 10% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 24 | 2 | 7 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 23 | 1 | 7 | 4.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 5.6% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | A Mullen | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| T | I Jardine | 33 | 3 | 7 | 9.1% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Went clear, made too much use of after wind op comfortably held in a handicap at Doncaster last time; second run after wind op; effective 10-12f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; below last winning mark now, but needs to settle and bounce back.
She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Optician when fifth of 6 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month.
Went clear, made too much use of after wind op comfortably held in a handicap at Doncaster last time; second run after wind op; effective 10-12f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; below last winning mark now, but needs to settle and bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 21 | 3 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 3 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paula Muir | 9 | 2 | 0 | 22.2% |
| T | W Storey | 11 | 2 | 0 | 18.2% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Scored by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Hamilton penultimate start; too much to do having missed the break and met trouble but ran to form third beaten 8 1/4l off 59 last time, same mark here; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 10-14f, acts on a sound surface and AW; back in form, remains on good mark.
Has won nine races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Alnayef beaten 8l at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 5f (good to firm) last month.
Scored by 3/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Hamilton penultimate start; too much to do having missed the break and met trouble but ran to form third beaten 8 1/4l off 59 last time, same mark here; top course jockey/trainer combination; effective 10-14f, acts on a sound surface and AW; back in form, remains on good mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 68 | 9 | 6 | 13.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 39 | 6 | 4 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 8 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| C | Course | 11 | 3 | 1 | 27.3% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 35 | 6 | 4 | 17.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 67 | 9 | 6 | 13.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 13.6% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 32 | 3 | 3 | 9.4% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P Mulrennan | 22 | 4 | 1 | 18.2% |
| T | J S Goldie | 48 | 5 | 2 | 10.4% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Well treated up 7lb, improved again for cosy win landing a handicap by 3l off a 4lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 10-16f, acts on, soft, good and AW; progressive for new yard, could remain ahead of mark.
Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 5f on good and soft ground. Won on her latest outing when 5-4fav at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Falaise Blanc by 2 3/4l. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success. Has also won at Ayr this season.
Well treated up 7lb, improved again for cosy win landing a handicap by 3l off a 4lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 10-16f, acts on, soft, good and AW; progressive for new yard, could remain ahead of mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 18 | 2 | 3 | 11.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 21 | 2 | 3 | 9.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Nolan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| T | D Bourke | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Poor Flat return well beaten in a handicap at Hamilton latest; effective at around 12f, acts on good, AW; in moderate form in both codes.
Successful twice at 1m 4f on the all-weather, but last win was over five years ago; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 18l behind Annandale at 80-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 3f (good) last month.
Poor Flat return well beaten in a handicap at Hamilton latest; effective at around 12f, acts on good, AW; in moderate form in both codes.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 25 | 2 | 7 | 8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 25 | 1 | 4 | 4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 36 | 3 | 11 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 8.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Greg Fairley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ewan Whillans | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form but poorly placed in race dominated from front when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap here latest; top course trainer; effective 12-17f, acts on good, well suited by plenty of give; in good form, could do with some rain.
She has won four times from 1m 4f to 1m 7f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Finished 4l behind Gallus Norman when fourth of 8 at 15-2 on her latest outing here over 1m 7f (soft) last month.
Ran to form but poorly placed in race dominated from front when fourth beaten 4l in a handicap here latest; top course trainer; effective 12-17f, acts on good, well suited by plenty of give; in good form, could do with some rain.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 37 | 4 | 7 | 10.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 36 | 4 | 6 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| C | Course | 12 | 3 | 0 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 25 | 1 | 4 | 4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 37 | 4 | 7 | 10.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lauren Young | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | J S Goldie | 37 | 4 | 7 | 10.8% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; enjoys making it; effective 13-17f, acts on good and with cut; C&D winner needs more than of late.
Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to heavy. Third of 8 behind Gallus Norman beaten 2 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing here over 1m 7f (soft) last month.
Ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off a 1lb higher mark here last time; enjoys making it; effective 13-17f, acts on good and with cut; C&D winner needs more than of late.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 56 | 5 | 15 | 8.9% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 50 | 5 | 14 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| C | Course | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
| D | Distance | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 26 | 3 | 5 | 11.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T & B) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 46 | 4 | 13 | 8.7% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Connor Beasley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ewan Whillans | 47 | 4 | 13 | 8.5% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below par, did too much too soon chasing pace, when second beaten 16l in a handicap at Doncaster latest; effective 12-13f, acts on soft, fast ground and AW; competitive mark and consistent in short career.
Placed twice in six starts. Beaten 16l by Reem Rak when second of 3 at 10-3 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 6f (good to firm) last month.
Below par, did too much too soon chasing pace, when second beaten 16l in a handicap at Doncaster latest; effective 12-13f, acts on soft, fast ground and AW; competitive mark and consistent in short career.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S D Bowen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Johnston | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Far too free, stopped quickly down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; effective 7f, acts on good and AW; all to prove.
Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 13l behind Pentonville at 40-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month.
Far too free, stopped quickly down the field in a handicap at Wolverhampton most recent; effective 7f, acts on good and AW; all to prove.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Joanna Mason | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Loughnane | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
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Blue = Horse has winning form
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Verdict
IS SHE NOW made a winning debut for Daragh Bourke when she cosily landed a classified event over C&D before successfully revering to handicap company at Musselburgh last week. Turned out quickly under a 4lb penalty, this much-improved mare is hard to oppose. Newcastle winner Elemental Eye and the reliable La Tosca are other key players, while three-time track-and-trip winner Annandale is also considered.
Expert View Verdict
Is She Now has been thriving since a move from Ireland and is is likely to prove popular in her hat trick bid as she had a bit in hand last time. However she beat little that day and is 4lb higher here in a much better race. ANNANDALE snapped a long losing run last time and was unlucky not to be a fair bit closer on his follow up attempt. He was a C&D winner last summer off 3lb higher than today's mark and will be suited by the fast ground so gets the verdict. Elemental Eye benefitted from a strong pace when a 12f winner last time in first time blinkers and is also feared in the retained headgear.
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Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 11 | Whatsgoingonmarvin | 8 | 3 | 9 3 | 68 | 9060 | 245 days | Sir Mark Prescott (360 miles) | Paul Mulrennan | 10/ 3 | 2:58.62 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 2 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 5f 26y | 2:46.84 |