Golf Inn Prestwick For The Ayr Stayers Trophy Handicap Hurdle (Challenger Stayers Hdl Series Qual)

Ayr

15:30

Date 2026-01-02

Distance 3m70y

Class Class 3

Going Soft

Type Hurdle

Surface Turf

Age Band 4yo+

Prize £8,978

Rain 0%

Runners (11)

EW Terms: 3 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
4	Authorized Mission Bay J:Brian Hughes T:Nicky Richards	J:Brian Hughes T:Nicky Richards	157	—	159-12	119	131	123	26d	—	—	-6	27.9	0.44/1	7/4 36%
In fine form since joining this yard; climbing the weights but he's clearly thriving
7	Highland Fashion Bay J:Callum Bewley T:Ian Duncan	J:Callum Bewley T:Ian Duncan	150	p	324-61	112	132	129	49d	—	—	+1	21.7	0.83/1	10/3 23%
Relished the step up to 2m7f to make winning handicap debut; could have more to offer
2	Ikarak Bay J:Sean Bowen T:Olly Murphy	J:Sean Bowen T:Olly Murphy	165	p	152-13	127	129	122	27d	—	—	+6	25	1.00/1	4/1 20%
No match for first two at Sandown last time but this may take less winning; chance
3	Whistle Stop Tour Bay J:Gregor Walkingshaw(10) T:Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	J:Gregor Walkingshaw(10) T:Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	165	p	P5-525	127	132	74	41d	—	—	+10	22.9	1.63/1	13/2 13%
Runner-up to improving winner over C&D on last hurdle start; could have a part to play
11	Fostered Phil Bay J:Jamie Hamilton T:William Young Jnr	J:Jamie Hamilton T:William Young Jnr	142	t	133741	104	128	115	19d	—	—	+21	26.6	3.50/1	14/1 7%
Won at 2m1f last time and unraced beyond 2m5f, but this trip could be within range
9	Follow Charlie Bay J:Ben Smith(7) T:R Mike Smith	J:Ben Smith(7) T:R Mike Smith	148	p	-10618	110	130	97	26d	—	—	+21	25.1	6.25/1	25/1 4%
Tailed off at Kelso last month but three wins here, including two starts ago in November
10	Coconut Splash Chestnut J:Mr Kit Alexander(5) T:N W Alexander	J:Mr Kit Alexander(5) T:N W Alexander	146	—	2/P-66	108	130	102	26d	—	—	+13	17.1	5.50/1	22/1 4%
11yo who has tumbled down the weights but for good reason
6	Gaillimh A Stor Bay J:Bruce Lynn T:N W Alexander	J:Bruce Lynn T:N W Alexander	151	tp	P8P-9P	113	132	75	26d	—	—	+13	16.8	7.00/1	28/1 3%
Out of form but wind surgery has done the trick in the past; runner-up in this last year
8	Imaginary Dragon Bay J:Ryan Mania T:Paul Robson	J:Ryan Mania T:Paul Robson	149	p	/P2P-0	111	131	59	51d	—	—	+13	16.1	10.00/1	40/1 2%
Didn't always jump with fluency - pressed leader - led narrowly halfway - headed 2 out - soon weakened
5	Baptism Of Fire Bay J:Jonathon Bewley T:Kevin Hunter	J:Jonathon Bewley T:Kevin Hunter	151	—	25/P-P	113	-	-	30d	—	—	+15	16	112.50/1	450/1 0%
Pulled up on both starts last year, following a very long absence
NR	Phantomofthepoints Bay J:NON-RUNNER T:David Pipe	J:NON-RUNNER T:David Pipe	169	tp	874-3F	131	131	-	24d	—	—	—	20.3	—	—
Ran mighty race from the front on last hurdle start and capable of a very bold bid

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Boyle Sports	Ladbrokes	Unibet
Authorized Mission	6/4	7/4	6/4	6/4	6/4
Highland Fashion	10/3	10/3	3/1	10/3	11/4
Ikarak	4/1	7/2	10/3	4/1	4/1
Whistle Stop Tour	13/2	11/2	11/2	6/1	11/2
Fostered Phil	14/1	14/1	12/1	14/1	12/1
Follow Charlie	22/1	22/1	20/1	20/1	25/1
Coconut Splash	20/1	22/1	20/1	20/1	22/1
Gaillimh A Stor	28/1	25/1	25/1	25/1	25/1
Imaginary Dragon	40/1	33/1	33/1	40/1	33/1
Baptism Of Fire	300/1	250/1	200/1	450/1	200/1
Phantomofthepoints	-	-	-	-	-

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Authorized Mission

27.9

OR: 17.3 Form: 0 Odds: 10.6

7/4

2nd

Fostered Phil

26.6

OR: 13.5 Form: 11.5 Odds: 1.6

14/1

3rd

Follow Charlie

25.1

OR: 15 Form: 9 Odds: 1.1

25/1

Ikarak

OR: 19.3 Form: 0 Odds: 5.7

4/1

Whistle Stop Tour

22.9

OR: 19.3 Form: 0 Odds: 3.6

13/2

Highland Fashion

21.7

OR: 15.5 Form: 0 Odds: 6.2

10/3

Phantomofthepoints

20.3

OR: 20.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Coconut Splash

17.1

OR: 14.5 Form: 1.5 Odds: 1.1

22/1

Gaillimh A Stor

16.8

OR: 15.8 Form: 0 Odds: 1

28/1

Imaginary Dragon

16.1

OR: 15.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0.9

40/1

Baptism Of Fire

OR: 15.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0.3

450/1

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Phantomofthepoints	131	131	—
Ikarak	127	129	122
Whistle Stop Tour	127	132	74
Authorized Mission	119	131	123
Gaillimh A Stor	113	132	75
Baptism Of Fire	113	—	—
Highland Fashion	112	132	129
Imaginary Dragon	111	131	59
Follow Charlie	110	130	97
Coconut Splash	108	130	102
Fostered Phil	104	128	115

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Fostered Phil	19d ago	Fit
Phantomofthepoints	24d ago	Fit
Authorized Mission	26d ago	Fit
Follow Charlie	26d ago	Fit
Coconut Splash	26d ago	Fit
Gaillimh A Stor	26d ago	Fit
Ikarak	27d ago	Fit
Baptism Of Fire	30d ago	Fit
Whistle Stop Tour	41d ago	Fit
Highland Fashion	49d ago	Fresh
Imaginary Dragon	51d ago	Fresh