This briefing document summarises key information and themes from the racecards and associated reports for the Ayr, Kempton, Naas, and Pontefract race meetings on 18th September 2025.

General Conditions & Key Themes:

• Going: All listed races across Ayr, Kempton, Naas, and Pontefract are designated as SOFT or STD-SLW (Standard to Slow) for Kempton’s AW races, and YLD-SFT (Yielding to Soft) for some Naas races. This consistent indication of softer ground conditions is a critical factor and is mentioned as a potential boost for several horses (e.g., Vince L’Amour, Never Dark at Ayr).
• Race Types: The cards feature a mix of Novice Stakes (for younger, often unexposed horses), Handicaps (where horses are weighted to theoretically equalise their chances), and an EBF Fillies’ Handicap.
• Prize Money: Race values vary significantly, from £6,000 for some Kempton handicaps to £30,000 for the Ladbrokes “Free Bet At Ayr” Kilkerran Handicap, and €25,000 for the Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden at Naas.
• Age Groups: There is a clear distinction between races for 2-year-olds (Novice Stakes, Nurseries, Maidens) and those for 3-year-olds and upwards (Handicaps). The age group statistics for handicaps often highlight a preference for older or younger horses depending on the distance and class.
• Trainer and Jockey Form: Reports detail trainer and jockey performance over the last 14 days and two years, including win percentages and profit/loss figures. This information is crucial for identifying in-form participants.
• Market Drifters: A dedicated report identifies horses whose odds have significantly lengthened, which can sometimes indicate a perceived reduction in their winning chances by the market.

Ayr Race Meeting – 18th September 2025:

1.45 Almins Vantage/Lallemand Magniva Classic EBF Novice Stakes (Class 5) – 1m

• Key Contender: Mr Colonel (R. Fahey, Tom Marquand) is highlighted as the horse to beat, having made a “pleasing start to his career when going down by only a neck” previously. The “Spotlight Verdict” states: “If MR COLONEL builds on his promising debut second, as seems likely, he should prove hard to beat.”
• Newcomers: Several debutants from leading yards are noted, including Gaelic Approach (Charlie Johnston, Connor Beasley) and Northern Brave (M. Dods, Paul Mulrennan). Their market odds will be instructive.
• Pedigree Notes: Gaelic Approach is a “48,000gns half-brother to 7f winner Bill Silvers (RPR 99)”. Yorkies Dream’s yard “won this race in 2023 so she’s worth a check in the betting.”
• Market Movement: Gaelic Approach has drifted from 7.50 to 10.00 (-5 points), suggesting a decrease in market confidence.

2.15 Jackie And Janet Mack 65th Anniversary Handicap (Class 5) – 5f

• Spotlight Favourite: Vince L’Amour (T. Easterby, David Allan) is strongly fancied, with the “Spotlight Verdict” noting a “drop in class” and previous success in “a soft-ground Class 3 handicap at York last October”. Rain would “be a further boost to his chances”.
• Other Key Contenders: Never Dark (I. Jardine, Tom Marquand) is an “interesting” prospect, “lurks on a dangerous mark” with blinkers applied, especially if “rain arrives”. Jm Jhingree (J. Goldie, Paul Mulrennan), Harb (T. Davidson, Billy Loughnane), and Your Love (Richard Spencer, Saffie Osborne) are also in contention.
• Trainer Form: Jim Goldie has a strong record (2-3-24) in this race type. Tim Easterby (1-4-14) also shows consistent placings.
• Market Drifters: Several horses have significantly drifted, including Royal Duke (7.00 to 15.00, -10), Lucius Aurelius (9.00 to 15.00, -6), Your Love (7.50 to 11.00, -6), Happier (12.00 to 17.00, -4), and Sixcor (21.00 to 41.00, -5).

2.45 Ladbrokes “Free Bet At Ayr” Kilkerran Handicap (Class 2) – 1m 2f

• Nap Selection: Crowd Quake (S. C. Williams, Marco Ghiani) is the “nap” selection, described as “highly progressive” and “runs before a 5lb rise kicks in”.
• Main Dangers: Hornsea Bay (D. O’Meara, Daniel Tudhope) is highlighted as “second choice” due to a “major positive” return to Ayr. Liberty Coach (J. & S. Quinn, Jason Hart) is “unexposed on slow ground in handicaps”.
• Ground Preference: Liberty Coach has a 2-2 record on “slow ground in handicaps”. Dain Ma Nut In has “shown promise on soft ground”.
• Trainer Form: Tim Easterby (2-2-11) and Jim Goldie (1-2-7) have good recent records in this race.
• Market Drifters: Have Secret (9.50 to 19.00, -8), Financer (8.50 to 13.00, -6), El Burhan (8.00 to 12.00, -6), Dark Moon Rising (9.50 to 15.00, -5), and Sex On Fire (21.00 to 34.00, -4) have all seen their odds lengthen.

3.15 British Stallion Studs Scottish Premier Series EBF Fillies’ Handicap (Class 4) – 1m 2f

• Spotlight Favourite: Aeolian (W. Haggas, Tom Marquand) is selected as the likely winner, despite a recent poor Group 1 run, being “certainly interesting at this level”.
• Main Dangers: Brielle (D. O’Meara, Billy Loughnane) is “second choice” with “better form possibly still to come”. Her stablemate Donna Nook faces an “imponderable” regarding turf effectiveness at this trip.
• Non-runner: Charming Princess (R. Beckett) is a non-runner.
• Market Drifters: Aeolian has drifted from 1.91 to 2.25 (-4 points).

3.45 RBC Brewin Dolphin Wealth Management Handicap (Div I) (Class 5) – 1m

• Ground and Course Form: Ayr Poet (J. Goldie, Amie Waugh) is a “five-time winner at Ayr (soft/good to soft)”. Pol Roger (M. Dods, Connor Beasley) has won twice at Ayr and is “versatile ground-wise”.
• Market Drifters: Jewel Maker (4.50 to 13.00, -14) and Temper Trap (6.50 to 13.00, -10) have seen significant drifts. The Childe Of Hale (3.75 to 5.50, -5) and Ayr Poet (9.50 to 15.00, -5) also drifted.

4.15 RBC Brewin Dolphin Wealth Management Handicap (Div II) (Class 5) – 1m

• Trainer Form: David O’Meara (1-1-5) and Jim Goldie (1-0-8) have previous wins in similar races.
• Market Drifters: Redarna (7.00 to 9.50, -5), Coeur Jaune (3.75 to 6.00, -6), and Perfidia (13.00 to 23.00, -6) have all drifted.

4.45 Ladbrokes “Get Rewarded With Ladbucks” Handicap (Class 6) – 7f 50y

• Trainer Form: Jim Goldie (1-1-5) and Michael & David Easterby (1-0-2) have wins in this type of race.
• Market Drifters: Who Wants Me (8.00 to 13.00, -7), Sherlock (15.00 to 29.00, -7), Little Ted (11.00 to 17.00, -5), We’Ve Got This (8.00 to 10.00, -4), and Glorious Kitty (21.00 to 34.00, -4) are showing longer odds.

5.20 Tennent’s Lager Handicap (Class 3) – 1m 5f 26y

• Trainer Form: Adrian Paul Keatley has a win in this race type (1-0-4). Iain Jardine and Jim Goldie have placings.
• Note: The race card lists S & J Coward with a 100% win rate (0-0, 0-1) for Elysian Flame, suggesting very limited recent runners.

Kempton Race Meeting – 18th September 2025:

3.57 Unibet Zero% Mission/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Class 5) – 7f (AW)

• Spotlight Favourite: Wedonttelllies (R. Hughes, Finley Marsh) is tipped to “build on his course effort and open his account”.
• Main Dangers: Leone Alato (C. Appleby, William Buick) is a “leading player if bouncing back to debut form”. Lord Britain (I. Mohammed, Tommie Jakes) is the “second choice”.
• Newcomers: Lux Aeterna (K. P. De Foy, David Egan) and Heading (A. Balding, Oisin Murphy) are noted as “particularly interesting types”.
• Market Drifters: Wedonttelllies (4.00 to 7.50, -8), Based (13.00 to 26.00, -7), Prancy Peer (19.00 to 51.00, -7), and Double Eagle (17.00 to 34.00, -6) have all drifted.

4.27 Bet @racingtv.com Handicap (Div I) (Class 6) – 1m (AW)

• Spotlight Favourite: Island Ocean (Mrs H Main, Luke Morris) is “one of the more interesting contenders”.
• Main Dangers: Villalobos (S. Hodgson, Finley Marsh) is a “C&D winner who returns here off an attractive mark”. Reignman (D. Loughnane, Hollie Doyle) is also on the shortlist.
• Market Drifters: Prima Diva (7.50 to 12.00, -7) and Alyara (12.00 to 19.00, -5) have seen their odds lengthen.

5.02 Bet @racingtv.com Handicap (Div II) (Class 6) – 1m (AW)

• Spotlight Favourite: Encircle (J. Butler, Sean Levey) is “taken to get off the mark”.
• Main Dangers: Aim For The Bull (Mike Murphy, Rob Hornby) is “feared most”. My Boy Harry (J. & S. Best, Luke Morris) is also considered.
• Trainer Form: John Butler has a 14% win rate (2-2) in the last 14 days.
• Market Drifters: English Lady (5.00 to 7.00, -4) and Toby’s Time (13.00 to 19.00, -4) have drifted.

5.40 Unibet Handicap (Class 3) – 1m (AW)

• Spotlight Favourite: Saytarr (C. Fellowes, James Doyle) is the selection, with recent form having been “franked”.
• Main Dangers: Opening Bat (H. Charlton, Oisin Murphy) is “respected especially if benefiting from the first-time cheekpieces”. Dovey Moon (P. D. Evans, Fred Daly) is also considered.
• Market Drifters: Significant drifts include Al Waseela (6.50 to 23.00, -16), Knickerbocker (13.00 to 29.00, -8), Dovey Moon (6.00 to 10.00, -8), and Grey Phoenix (12.00 to 23.00, -7).

6.12 Juddmonte British EBF Restricted Novice Stakes (Class 3) – 1m (AW)

• Spotlight Favourite: Allegresse (A. Balding, Oisin Murphy) is preferred, having been “so impressive when bolting up over this C&D”.
• Main Dangers: Henry Lawson (C. Appleby, William Buick) “looks the main danger”. He’s Waliim (J. Tate, James Doyle) “may be vulnerable under his penalty”.
• Non-runner: Miss Pretty (E. Smyth-Osbourne) is a non-runner.
• Market Drifters: Henry Lawson has drifted from 3.50 to 4.50 (-5).

6.45 Unibet More Extra Place Races Fillies’ Novice Stakes (Class 4) – 6f (AW)

• Spotlight Favourite: Valdorcia (C. Appleby, William Buick) “looks a likely type on paper and can make a winning start.”
• Main Dangers: Khafar (C. Hills, James Doyle) is “high on the list”. Moonlight Mirage (G. Scott, Darragh Keenan) is “respected despite her penalty”.
• Market Drifters: Marie Of Lorraine (9.50 to 15.00, -5), Barefoot Beach (15.00 to 21.00, -4), and Heated Moment (23.00 to 41.00, -4) have drifted.

7.15 Unibet 40,000+ Live Streamed Events Handicap (Class 5) – 2m (AW)

• Spotlight Favourite: Sydney Seabreeze (S. Woods, Hollie Doyle) “seems to save his best for AW”.
• Main Dangers: Capone (D. Ffrench Davis, Ben Ffrench Davis) “has shown he can be competitive”. St Mawes (E. Lavelle, Oisin Murphy) is “hard to fancy on his two handicap efforts but did show promise”.
• Market Drifters: See The Green (17.00 to 26.00, -4), Rogue Empire (5.50 to 7.50, -4), and Capone (7.50 to 10.00, -5) have drifted.

7.45 Try Unibet’s New Acca Boosts Handicap (Class 5) – 1m 3f (AW)

• Spotlight Favourite: Solanna (J. Butler, David Egan) is the pick, expected to “reverse those placings” back at this track.
• Main Dangers: Blue Train (W. Knight, Hollie Doyle) “looked worth a go over this far”. Bownder (J. Portman, Joe Leavy) and Three Yorkshiremen (F. J. Brennan, Sean D Bowen) are also considered.
• Market Drifters: Redondo (10.00 to 26.00, -10), Bownder (6.50 to 11.00, -8), Upepo (15.00 to 23.00, -5), Royal Pleasure (8.00 to 11.00, -5), and Nahy (17.00 to 26.00, -4) have drifted.

8.15 Unibet Supports Safer Gambling Handicap (Class 6) – 6f (AW)

• Spotlight Favourite: Equalised (H. Eustace, Luke Morris) is the “nap” selection, being a “fascinating contender on his stable debut” and potentially an “AW specialist”.
• Main Dangers: Early Release (P. D. Evans, Oisin Murphy) and Southbank (C. Gordon, Sean D Bowen) are “greatly respected”.
• Trainer Form: John Butler has a 14% win rate over 14 days. Harry Eustace has a 40% place rate in 14 days.
• Market Drifters: Southbank (5.00 to 9.50, -9), Galel (5.50 to 9.00, -7), Top Biller (8.00 to 12.00, -6), Little Miss Magic (11.00 to 19.00, -6), Lahina Bay (9.00 to 13.00, -5), and Wild Embers (13.00 to 19.00, -4) have all seen their odds lengthen.

Naas Race Meeting – 18th September 2025:

2.07 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden – 6f (YLD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: Tornado Kiss (A. Slattery, Andrew Slattery) is tipped to “find enough improvement to go one better”.
• Main Dangers: You’ll Think Of Me (D. A. O’Brien, Gavin Ryan) and Luna Mia (M. D. O’Callaghan, Colin Keane) “appeal as likely future winners”. Newcomer Lumiere Des Etoile “has strong pedigree claims”.
• Trainer Form: J. P. Murtagh has two wins in this race type in the last two years. M. D. O’Callaghan has one win.
• Market Drifters: Salama Blue Point (5.50 to 9.00, -7), Little Sure Shot (8.50 to 15.00, -7), and Lady Duquesa (13.00 to 19.00, -4) have all drifted.

2.37 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden – 6f (YLD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: Newcomer Roaring Fire (M. D. O’Callaghan, Colin Keane) is selected as the likely winner, having “obtained barrier trial experience”.
• Main Dangers: Savile Row (A. P. O’Brien, Mark Crehan) is an “obvious contender”. Sparky Sparky (J. Murtagh, Ben Coen) is an “unknown quantity who could feature”.
• Trainer Form: A. P. O’Brien has a strong record (3-4-9) in this race type over the last two years.
• Market Drifters: Savile Row (2.63 to 3.25, -5) and Oppenheimer (23.00 to 41.00, -4) have drifted.

3.07 Goffs Two Million Series Maiden – 5f (YLD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: Namiid (J. Murtagh, Ben Coen) is the “nap” selection, with “experience gained…in seven outings [that] may prove decisive”.
• Main Dangers: Aegina (D. A. O’Brien, Gavin Ryan) is a “potentially smart filly”. Controlled (A. P. O’Brien, Jack Cleary) is expected to improve.
• Trainer Form: J. P. Murtagh has a strong record (2-1-6) in nurseries.
• Note: The race card for this race is for 5f 205y, while the spotlight is for 5f.

3.37 Aloga Equestrian Nursery Handicap – 5f (YLD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: Sup Of Red (J. Davison, James Ryan) “seemed to find her early-season form again” and “may be good enough”.
• Main Dangers: The “experienced Believe In Glory” (K. Condon, Jamie Powell) and the “less exposed Final Melody” (Miss N Lupini, Seamie Heffernan) are threats.
• Trainer Form: J. P. Murtagh has a strong record (2-1-6) in nurseries.
• Market Drifters: The Love Machine (11.00 to 19.00, -6) and Hooves Your Daddy (9.00 to 13.00, -5) have drifted.

4.07 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Claiming Maiden – 1m (YLD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: Darwin’s Angel (S. Thorne, Jamie Powell) is tipped for improvement, “heading in the right direction”.
• Main Dangers: Ipanema Beach (D. A. O’Brien, Gavin Ryan) “sets the standard on his best efforts”. Leblon Sunshine (A. Murray, Nicola Burns) on debut is “worth noting”.
• Market Drifters: Leblon Sunshine (9.00 to 15.00, -6), and Badger’s Cove (6.00 to 8.00, -4) have drifted.

4.38 GAIN The Advantage Series Nursery Handicap – 1m (YLD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: The Holy Apostle (B. Duke, Luke McAteer) “looks like a major player” after an improved handicap debut.
• Main Dangers: Servare (A. Slattery, Andrew Slattery) and War Saint (J. Murtagh, Ben Coen) arrive “on the back of promising efforts”. Leblon Queen (A. Murray, Chris Hayes) should be more competitive with a “drop in class”.
• Market Drifters: Significant drifts for Leblon Queen (8.50 to 19.00, -10), Bear Right (9.00 to 21.00, -10), Zebrina (6.50 to 13.00, -10), Servare (9.00 to 19.00, -9), Clarity Of Thought (7.50 to 13.00, -8), and The Holy Apostle (8.00 to 13.00, -7).

5.13 Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden – 7f (YLD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: Prime Artist (J. Davison, James Ryan) is the “nap” selection, having shown “plenty to like about the debut”.
• Main Dangers: Madbadanddangerous (N. Meade, Colin Keane) and Duke Of Cumberland (J. P. O’Brien, Ronan Whelan) are main threats.
• Trainer Form: Joseph G. Murphy has a win in this race type.
• Market Drifters: Ardadslosttheplot (8.50 to 11.00, -4) has drifted.

5.48 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden – 7f (YLD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: Breaking Dawn (M. D. O’Callaghan, Leigh Roche) “appeals most for a yard that do well with their juveniles”.
• Main Dangers: Sindagan (J. Murtagh, Ben Coen) and Cape Primrose (A. P. O’Brien, Jack Cleary) are “well bred sorts”.
• Trainer Form: Mrs John Harrington has a strong record (4-1-9) in this race type. A. P. O’Brien also has several wins.
• Market Drifters: Eniac (6.00 to 8.00, -4), Gatlinburg (8.00 to 12.00, -6), and Cape Primrose (6.50 to 9.00, -5) have drifted.

Pontefract Race Meeting – 18th September 2025:

1.52 Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap (Class 5) – 6f (GD-SFT)

• Trainer Form: Tim Easterby has a win in this race type (1-1-4).
• Market Drifters: Bill Plumb (8.00 to 12.00, -6) has drifted.

2.22 Download The Raceday Ready App Novice Stakes (Class 5) – 6f (GD-SFT)

• Trainer Form: Kevin Ryan has a win in this race type (1-0-3). Richard Fahey has consistent placings.
• Market Drifters: Qila (7.00 to 11.00, -7), Sherlock (15.00 to 29.00, -7), Sea Her Excel (15.00 to 21.00, -4), and Kwidsin (23.00 to 41.00, -4) have all drifted.

2.52 Ben And Mary Hibbert Memorial Handicap (Class 4) – 1m 4f 5y (GD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: Silver Chamber (W. Haggas, Cieren Fallon) is the top pick.
• Main Dangers: Percy’s Daydream (D. O’Meara, David Nolan) and Twilight Moon (M. Tregoning, Oisin Orr) are closely matched.
• Trainer Form: David O’Meara has a placing in this race type.
• Market Drifters: Twilight Moon (7.50 to 10.00, -5) has drifted.

3.22 Always Trying Racing Syndicate Handicap (Div I) (Class 6) – 1m 2f 5y (GD-SFT)

• Note: Only one horse from the “Form Winner” section, Mc’ted, is listed with previous win history in this class.
• Market Drifters: Mrbluesky (5.50 to 8.00, -5), Kings College (12.00 to 17.00, -4), and Bretton Wood (4.33 to 6.00, -4) have drifted.

3.52 Always Trying Racing Syndicate Handicap (Div II) (Class 6) – 1m 2f 5y (GD-SFT)

• Trainer Form: Edward Bethell has a win in this race type.
• Market Drifters: Space Raider (7.00 to 11.00, -7) has drifted.

4.23 Nadeen Dawson Memorial Maiden Stakes (Class 5) – 1m 6y (GD-SFT)

• Spotlight Favourite: National Park (W. Haggas, Cieren Fallon) is expected to “be hard to beat”.
• Main Dangers: Influential (R. Varian, Ray Dawson) is a “likely main danger”. Bambalam (R. Fahey, Oisin Orr) is also considered.
• Trainer Form: William Haggas has a win in this race type (1-0-2). Roger Varian has placings.

4.55 Racing TV Handicap (Class 5) – 2m 1f 27y (GD-SFT)

• Ground Preference: The soft ground is likely to be a factor.
• Trainer Form: John Berry has a placing in this race type.
• Market Drifters: Dereham (4.00 to 8.00, -9), Glory And Honour (7.50 to 13.00, -8), and Dalton Park (4.33 to 6.50, -5) have all drifted.

5.32 Matty Bown Handicap (Class 4) – 1m 6y (GD-SFT)

• Trainer Form: Tim Easterby has two wins in this race type. Edward Bethell has one.
• Market Drifters: Swift Salian (7.00 to 9.50, -5) has drifted.

Jockey & Trainer Performance Highlights:

• Top Jockeys (Last 14 Days – Wins): Oisin Murphy (20), William Buick (9), Tom Marquand (8), David Egan (12), Cieren Fallon (7), Marco Ghiani (7).
• Top Jockeys (Last 14 Days – P/L): Oisin Murphy (+45.05), William Buick (+35.1), David Egan (+72.63), Cieren Fallon (-4.96), Marco Ghiani (+5.33), Billy Garritty (+7.5), Duran Fentiman (+40), Lauren Young (+12.5).
• Jockeys with many rides today: Billy Loughnane (6 rides at Ayr), Jason Hart (6 rides at Ayr), Paul Mulrennan (6 rides at Ayr), Tom Marquand (6 rides at Ayr, 6 rides at Kempton, 2 rides at Naas), Daniel Tudhope (7 rides at Ayr), Tom Eaves (5 rides at Ayr).
• Top Trainers (Last 14 Days – Wins): W. Haggas (14), A. Balding (11), T. D. Easterby (11), J. & T. Gosden (9), A. P. O’Brien (9), George Boughey (8).
• Trainers with high win percentage (Last 14 Days): J. Tate (78%), W. Muir & C. Grassick (79%), B. Duke (100%), S & J Coward (100%), P. Niven (100%), T. J. Kent (100%), G. Margarson (67%), K. Coleman (100%). However, some of these have very few runs in the period.
• Trainers with many runners today: T. D. Easterby (18), J. S. Goldie (13), M. D. O’Callaghan (8), R. A. Fahey (10).

This briefing provides a detailed overview of the race meetings, highlighting key horses, ground conditions, and form indicators to aid in understanding the day’s racing.