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Race id Race card number Race class Age class Race time Race course Race date Race name Price money Distance of the race Going Surface Pace forecast ATR verdict Timeform verdict ATR top tip ATR watch out for Timeform winner Timeform second Timeform third Race data quality Draw Draw result Horse Country Color of horse Sex of horse Name of the horses father Name of the horses mother Name of the horses grandfather Age Weight Handicap Head Gear Jockey Allowance Trainer Pre Race Comments Comments Rating Pace Rating Form scan position Form scan value First price Last price Rank Change in % ATR index Predictor score
1576565 1 2 Class 2 | 4YO plus 16:15 Ayr 18 Apr 2026 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle £10,406 - 9 declared to run 2m 5f 91y Soft-good to soft in places null A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. 1-2-3 Selections Apache Tribe (1) Stride On (5) West Hill Verde (8) null Apache Tribe Stride On West Hill Verde null 0 null Apache Tribe ch g Jukebox Jury Sacral Nirvana Mansonnien 6 74.39 0 i Danny Gilligan null G Elliott 1 Impressive debut over hurdles when winning a maiden hurdle here by 13l last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f with cut; skipped tougher festival assignments and makes debut for top yard. 131 null null null 2 17 444.44 null
1576565 2 2 Class 2 | 4YO plus 16:15 Ayr 18 Apr 2026 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle £10,406 - 9 declared to run 2m 5f 91y Soft-good to soft in places null A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. 1-2-3 Selections Apache Tribe (1) Stride On (5) West Hill Verde (8) null Apache Tribe Stride On West Hill Verde null 0 null Laguna Beach b g Blue Bresil Ulster Noire Martaline 5 74.39 127 i James Bowen null N J Henderson Pulled up having been taken on early in Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final at Sandown latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on good to soft; can go well here. 123 null null null 3 17 95.38 null
1576565 3 2 Class 2 | 4YO plus 16:15 Ayr 18 Apr 2026 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle £10,406 - 9 declared to run 2m 5f 91y Soft-good to soft in places null A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. 1-2-3 Selections Apache Tribe (1) Stride On (5) West Hill Verde (8) null Apache Tribe Stride On West Hill Verde null 999 null Leader Crik b g Beaumec De Houelle Beautifull Crik Sageburg 5 74.39 0 i Non Runner null Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies Improved for wind op, off the mark with bit in hand when winning a maiden hurdle at Doncaster by 12l last time; effective around 2m4f with cut; more to come for top yard. 130 null null null null null null null
1576565 4 2 Class 2 | 4YO plus 16:15 Ayr 18 Apr 2026 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle £10,406 - 9 declared to run 2m 5f 91y Soft-good to soft in places null A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. 1-2-3 Selections Apache Tribe (1) Stride On (5) West Hill Verde (8) null Apache Tribe Stride On West Hill Verde null 0 null Our Boy Stan b g Kapgarde Whoops A Daisy Definite Article 5 74.39 0 i S Bowen null B Pauling Mistakes, ran to form but well held up in grade comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Cheltenham last time; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; bit to find. 111 null null null 6 27 274.04 null
1576565 5 2 Class 2 | 4YO plus 16:15 Ayr 18 Apr 2026 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle £10,406 - 9 declared to run 2m 5f 91y Soft-good to soft in places null A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. 1-2-3 Selections Apache Tribe (1) Stride On (5) West Hill Verde (8) null Apache Tribe Stride On West Hill Verde null 0 null Stride On b g Walk In The Park Mohboss Lahib 6 74.39 123 i D R Fox null L Russell & M Scudamore Improved, scored with loads in hand when winning a maiden hurdle here by 17l last time; off a short-break; effective around 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good to soft; more to come from this promising future chaser. 131 null null null 7 30 316.67 null
1576565 6 2 Class 2 | 4YO plus 16:15 Ayr 18 Apr 2026 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle £10,406 - 9 declared to run 2m 5f 91y Soft-good to soft in places null A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. 1-2-3 Selections Apache Tribe (1) Stride On (5) West Hill Verde (8) null Apache Tribe Stride On West Hill Verde null 0 null Timesareachanging ch g Mahler Numero Huit Robin Des Champs 7 74.39 127 i Philip Donovan null A Slattery Ran to form under positive ride down in trip when second beaten 1/2l in a novice hurdle at Navan latest; effective 2m2f-2m7f on testing ground; point winner likely has more to offer. 129 null null null 8 30 316.67 null
1576565 7 2 Class 2 | 4YO plus 16:15 Ayr 18 Apr 2026 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle £10,406 - 9 declared to run 2m 5f 91y Soft-good to soft in places null A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. 1-2-3 Selections Apache Tribe (1) Stride On (5) West Hill Verde (8) null Apache Tribe Stride On West Hill Verde null 0 null Allfor b g Mahler Tiffiny Gale Glacial Storm 5 72.12 0 i P W Wadge null L Russell & M Scudamore Improved for switch to hurdles, worn down late when second beaten 1 1/2l in a maiden hurdle here latest; effective 2m with cut; more to come up in trip. 118 null null null 4 25 105.32 null
1576565 8 2 Class 2 | 4YO plus 16:15 Ayr 18 Apr 2026 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle £10,406 - 9 declared to run 2m 5f 91y Soft-good to soft in places null A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. 1-2-3 Selections Apache Tribe (1) Stride On (5) West Hill Verde (8) null Apache Tribe Stride On West Hill Verde null 0 null West Hill Verde b g Planteur Free Flying Authorized 6 72.12 124 i Sean Houlihan null J W Mullins Travelled, improved again when 12l third in Premier Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Kelso most recent run; effective 2m-2m6f, acts on soft and good to soft; consistent, good chance down in grade. 134 null null null 1 27 424.62 null
1576565 9 2 Class 2 | 4YO plus 16:15 Ayr 18 Apr 2026 Stagecoach Your Designated Driver Novices' Hurdle £10,406 - 9 declared to run 2m 5f 91y Soft-good to soft in places null A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. A strong novice for the grade, it's West Hill Verde who comes out best at the weights given he has yet to win a race, so carries no penalty, yet showed really useful form when a 33-1 third in a Grade 2 event at Kelso last time. Despite that, it was hard not to be impressed with the hurdles debut win of APACHE TRIBE, which came over this C&D, and he's fancied to get off to a winning start for his new trainer Gordon Elliott. Stride On is another highly promising sort, very much a future chaser, and he's already run his two best races at this course, getting off the mark in strong fashion last time. 1-2-3 Selections Apache Tribe (1) Stride On (5) West Hill Verde (8) null Apache Tribe Stride On West Hill Verde null 0 null Queens Secret b m Order Of St George She's On The Case Witness Box 6 68.95 0 i Danny McMenamin null Ruth Jefferson Promising debut under rules when second beaten 3 1/4l in a maiden hurdle at Hexham latest; effective at 2m4f on soft; improvement likely. 118 null null null 5 25 43.52 null