Ayr Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 11th February 2025
There were 23 Races on Tuesday 11th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Ayr, 6 races at Lingfield, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 11th February 2025
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(8) Upfordebate 6/1, Yet to register a victory and he came in a below-form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good, 33/1) 89 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time with more required. Has shown little in five starts over hurdles on good ground but open to improvement..
2
4
2nd (4) (40/1 -515%) Millyupdahilly
40
40/1(-515%)
(4) Millyupdahilly 40/1, Ex-Irish maiden on Flat who was off 11 months before only seventh of 9 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, soft, 50/1) 67 days ago. Tongue strap back on for his handicap hurdle debut. Easy to look elsewhere. Showed little in three starts over hurdles but she steps up in trip on handicap debut..
3
10
3rd (10) (2/1 +43%) Cave Hill
2
2/1(+43%)
(10) Cave Hill 2/1, Breakthrough winner at Newcastle in December and backed it up with a solid fifth of 18 in handicap hurdle over C&D 40 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Got off the mark over hurdles at Newcastle in December and fair fifth over C&D last month..
4
2
4th (2) (15/8 +32%) Ballyfort
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(2) Ballyfort 15/8, Got back on track when second of 7 in handicap hurdle here (16f, heavy) 36 days ago. Up in trip and expected to be bang there off an unchanged mark. 0-8 under rules and returned to hurdles with second of seven here last month..
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7
5th (7) (18/1 +36%) Benito
18
18/1(+36%)
(7) Benito 18/1, Winless since 2022 and only ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle here (21.4f, soft) 22 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time with work to do. Won twice over hurdles in 2022 but tailed off on return from long absence here last month..
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5
6th (5) (12/1 +25%) Love That
12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Love That 12/1, Second in a Kelso novice (20.9f) in December but failed to back that up when twelfth of 18 in handicap hurdle over C&D 40 days ago. Others preferred. Second in Kelso maiden in December but was soundly beaten in a handicap here last month..
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9
7th (9) (7/1 +22%) Eden Mill
7
7/1(+22%)
(9) Eden Mill 7/1, Ended last season well out of sorts, pulled up in handicap hurdle at this C&D 11 months ago. Has since undergone breathing surgery so can't be dismissed if it sparks a resurgence. Sole win came at Kelso in November 2023 but pulled up when last seen in March last year..
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6
|PU| (6) (28/1 -331%) Carnet De Stage
28
28/1(-331%)
(6) Carnet De Stage 28/1, Fair ex-Irish maiden hurdler/chaser who came in a good fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Worcester (20f) in July. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler. Last start was over fences when fifth of 11 finishers at Worcester last July..
13:10 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
The vote goes to BALLYFORT, who posted a much improved effort to fill the runner-up spot over 2m here last month, having struggled in a couple of chase starts previously. Nick Alexander's gelding is able to compete from an unchanged mark and, now upped in trip, it would come as no surprise were he to find the necessary improvement. Millyupdahilly goes handicapping from a potentially workable mark and must enter calculations, while Wearelongterm appeals most of the remainder.
Not nearly so competitive as the numbers suggest and BALLYFORT is fancied to build on his resurgent second here last time out and gain a first success. Fellow maiden Wearelongterm is next on the list on the back of his good recent Wetherby second, while Cave Hill and Eden Mill are others who warrant respect.
Bottom weight Cave Hill looks dangerous but WEARELONGTERM looks the one to beat following his second at Wetherby last month.
(7) The Jeweller's Pet 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden who recorded a solid third of 12 in handicap hurdle here (16f, soft) 22 days ago. Very much one to consider now back up in trip. Tenth of 14 here last month but shaped better when third back here since..
2
10
2nd (10) (6/1 +67%) Lewa House
6
6/1(+67%)
(10) Lewa House 6/1, Thirteen runs since his last win in 2022 but he posted a respectable sixth of 18 in handicap hurdle over C&D 40 days ago. Not ruled out on the back of a wind op. Only 1-23 but has been competitive in all three starts this term until weakening..
3
6
3rd (6) (8/1 +56%) Master Bricklayer
8
8/1(+56%)
(6) Master Bricklayer 8/1, Ended last term in good form but off 8 months before pulled up in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Made the frame in a couple of handicaps last term but pulled up at Newcastle in December..
4
9
4th (9) (20/1 -25%) Noble Affair
20
20/1(-25%)
(9) Noble Affair 20/1, Off 8 months before a fading sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Can take a step forward so she's no forlorn hope. Sole win came at Hexham in April 2023; mainly disappointing since..
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2
5th (2) (22/1 -175%) Follow Charlie
22
22/1(-175%)
(2) Follow Charlie 22/1, C&D winner who had cheekpieces on for the first time when only sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle over C&D 21 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Has gained both wins over C&D; below par last two starts..
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8
6th (8) (10/3 +0%) Wainwright
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(8) Wainwright 10/3, Fair maiden who recorded his best effort when third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (22f, good to soft) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Bold showing is on the cards off an unchanged mark. Stayed on well when third of ten finishers at Newcastle two weeks ago; major claims..
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1
7th (1) (2/1 -7%) Malfoy Manor
2
2/1(-7%)
(1) Malfoy Manor 2/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to build on earlier promise when tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft) 40 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap hurdle debut and not written off for good yard. Has shown promise over hurdles; may well improve on handicap debut..
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3
8th (3) (40/1 -400%) Powers Dilemma
40
40/1(-400%)
(3) Powers Dilemma 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden, not discredited when fourth of 9 in novice hurdle (11/1) at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 8 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running on his return/handicap debut. Has shown promise in three starts over hurdles but has been off since last May..
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4
9th (4) (11/1 +67%) Joie More
11
11/1(+67%)
(4) Joie More 11/1, Still a maiden and pulled up in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 47 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Second in a Kelso maiden last March but hasn't made the frame in four handicaps this term..
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5
10th (5) (25/1 -79%) Blame Rose
25
25/1(-79%)
(5) Blame Rose 25/1, Ended last term with success at Hexham (2m4f) in April. Off 9 months, behind when unseated rider 5 out in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Won twice last season; unseated mid-race at Catterick 11 days ago on return..
13:40 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Picked up for 100,000 pounds after finishing second to the now 120-rated Rosscahill in an Irish point-to-point in December 2023, MALFOY MANOR has been somewhat indifferent over hurdles so far. However, an opening mark of 103 could be a real gift and sent up in trip on this handicap bow, the Blue Bresil gelding is taken to get off the mark. Powers Dilemma enters handicaps for the first time, too, and he must be of interest while Blame Rose, who won twice on testing ground last year before unseating on her return last month, is also noted.
WAINWRIGHT rates the pick of these weights and wasn't seen to best effect when third at Newcastle last time out so looks the way to go. The Jeweller's Pet could emerge as the main danger with this return to a longer distance a plus, while Malfoy Manor and Noble Affair also need factoring into this open handicap.
The one to be on here is WAINWRIGHT who shaped well when third at Newcastle two weeks ago. The Jeweller's Pet is next best.
(3) Walk On Quest 13/8, Runner-up sole start between the flags and also second twice over hurdles. Has taken significant steps forward since switched to fences during the autumn, bagging handicaps at Kelso and Carlisle (both on good to soft at up to 17f), and there should be even better to come from this 6-y-o. Two out of two over fences, both at around 2m; has run well at 3m and worth considering.
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1
2nd (1) (11/4 +31%) Artic Row
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(1) Artic Row 11/4, Successful 3 times over C&D last season, including this corresponding race. Failed to complete first 2 starts this autumn but, despite notable market weakness and a reported overreach, he got back on track with a good third in a 9-runner Newcastle handicap last time. Needs considering. Hat-trick of C&D wins last season; best run this term when third last time; has a chance.
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7
3rd (7) (13/2 -30%) Grand Voyage
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(7) Grand Voyage 13/2, Long time without success but bounced back from a poor run here in November when second in a 14-runner Hexham handicap (2½m, soft) the following month. Solid each-way chance off an unchanged mark. 1-18 over fences, that win coming over C&D in 2022; good second last time; place chance.
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4
4th (4) (33/1 -32%) Overcourt
33
33/1(-32%)
(4) Overcourt 33/1, Dual hurdles winner for Sandy Thomson who made the frame on his first 5 starts over fences. However, he's failed complete on each of his last 3 starts, including on his reappearance at Newcastle in December, and record stands at 0-9 in this sphere. Yard also saddles Grand Voyage. Two good runs on first 2 starts last term; lost his form after that; fell on reappearance.
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2
5th (2) (14/1 -133%) Brayhill
14
14/1(-133%)
(2) Brayhill 14/1, Low-mileage 10-y-o who made light of a 12-month absence to land a 2½m Newcastle handicap off a 2 lb higher mark in December 2023. Well below that level in 3 subsequent starts last term but evidently goes well fresh (also won on his reappearance the season before last), so there's cause for optimism. Goes well fresh, winning after a break of over 300 days for last two seasons; contender.
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5
|F| (5) (10/3 +44%) Step Above
3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(5) Step Above 10/3, Poor effort at Newcastle is bookmarked by far more respectable displays, having finished third on his 2½m Perth reappearance in September and most recently coming home fourth in a 6-runner C&D contest. Still, he has been shaping as though the step back up to 2¾m+ is what he ideally needs. 0-6 over fences; fair efforts this term, last time finishing 4th over C&D; each-way chance.
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8
|PU| (8) (66/1 -100%) Duty Calls
66
66/1(-100%)
(8) Duty Calls 66/1, Cashed in on a reduced mark over fences at Kelso last March but has offered little in 3 subsequent starts. His two wins over fences have been at Kelso (2m1f); not been in much form this season.
14:10 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Now two from two over fences having won at Carlisle in November, WALK ON QUEST is expected to continue on an upward curve. Lucinda Russell's charge is 5lb higher on the back of a short absence, but a step up in trip can elicit further improvement and this looks to be a winnable opportunity. Grand Voyage bumped into a progressive rival at Hexham in December and he could be a real threat. Artic Row should not be underestimated either.
WALK ON QUEST has improved markedly for the switch to fences and, with the promise of further progress now moving back up in trip, he is taken to complete the hat-trick and, in the process, maintain his 100% record in this sphere. Granted another clear round, Artic Row should be on the premises, along with Grand Voyage.
Walk On Quest is bidding to make it three from three over fences but preference is for BRAYHILL who goes particularly well fresh.
(5) Jeune Prince 15/8, Promise both starts in bumpers in the spring and similar story over hurdles, finishing second over C&D (soft) last time. Remains unexposed over this sort of trip. Should go well. Promise on all 3 hurdle starts, best effort when 2nd over C&D last time; one to consider.
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1
2nd (1) (6/4 +25%) Baratablet
1.5
6/4(+25%)
(1) Baratablet 6/4, Made a promising start to his career when second of 14 in a course bumper last month and rates an interesting recruit to hurdles. Lots to like in this company. Good 2nd in a bumper here on debut; dam a chase/hurdle winner; interesting on jumps debut.
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11
3rd (11) (14/1 +0%) Scarlet Jet
14
14/1(+0%)
(11) Scarlet Jet 14/1, Cost 41,000 after winning a point in May and has shaped like a stayer both starts over hurdles, keeping on gradually over 2½m at Carlisle latterly. May do better again. Winning UK pointer; promise both starts over hurdles (4th over 2m4f latest); this tougher.
4
12
4th (12) (6/1 +33%) Sir Gauzy
6
6/1(+33%)
(12) Sir Gauzy 6/1, Cost £20,000 after winning his sole Irish point last May and offered something to work on when fourth of 11 on C&D hurdle debut at the turn of the year, although the reopposing Jeune Prince was ahead of him in second. Won four-runner maiden point in May; fourth over C&D on hurdles debut; should do better.
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9
5th (9) (40/1 +60%) Lord De Vinci
40
40/1(+60%)
(9) Lord De Vinci 40/1, Fourth both starts in Irish points in April 2023 and showed more than his SP of 100/1 would have suggested when filling the same position in a 12-runner novice hurdle at Carlisle in December. Went backwards from that when down the field at Doncaster since, though. Fourth in two Irish points; fourth on hurdle debut but not so good last time.
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13
6th (13) (25/1 +24%) Wholly Boley
25
25/1(+24%)
(13) Wholly Boley 25/1, Only modest form in bumpers in 2023 but won a point since and made a sound start to his hurdle career when fifth in a 3m course maiden 3 weeks ago, leading until 3 out. More will be needed here, though. Irish point winner in May; well beaten in 3m maiden on hurdles debut; others stronger.
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4
7th (4) (40/1 +20%) Jet Light
40
40/1(+20%)
(4) Jet Light 40/1, £28,000 point recruit but more one for longer term under Rules judged on his 2 efforts in maiden hurdles this winter. Promise in Irish points but well beaten over hurdles and looks one for handicaps later on.
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2
8th (2) (16/1 +0%) Drumlee Myth
16
16/1(+0%)
(2) Drumlee Myth 16/1, Placed in bumpers in the first half of the season but never figured switched to hurdles at Punchestown last month. Promise in a point and three bumpers but well beaten on hurdles debut; needs to improve.
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14
9th (14) (250/1 -400%) Wor Lad
250
250/1(-400%)
(14) Wor Lad 250/1, Well held in 2 bumpers last spring and likely outsider now hurdling after 11 months off. Two modest efforts in bumpers last year; probably best watched on hurdles debut..
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7
10th (7) (250/1 -25%) Just Winging It
250
250/1(-25%)
(7) Just Winging It 250/1, Well held in a course bumper and 2 hurdles. Well beaten in a bumper and two novice hurdles; improvement needed on first run at 2m4f.
3
3
|PU| (3) (12/1 -167%) Gris Gris Top
12
12/1(-167%)
(3) Gris Gris Top 12/1, Fair performer. Off for a year prior to going close in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle in December 2023, his first outing for Donald McCain. Absent again since but evidently capable when fresh. Second in a point, a bumper and two maiden hurdles; quite interesting after 417 days off.
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8
|PU| (8) (100/1 +0%) Knightphase
100
100/1(+0%)
(8) Knightphase 100/1, Won sole start in Irish points but stopped quickly and pulled up in a 3m course maiden hurdle last month. Irish point winner in 2024; pulled up when 66-1 for 3m maiden here on hurdles debut.
14:40 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
JEUNE PRINCE, who finished runner-up over C&D latest, has a decent chance of kicking on and can emulate his high-class stablemate, Ahoy Senor, who won this race in 2021. Gris Gris Top and hurdles debutant Baratablet are other interesting options. The latter is feared most as he finished a good second here in a bumper last month and is open to stacks of improvement.
There was plenty to like about BARATABLET's performance when second in a course bumper 5 weeks ago and he can make a winning start over hurdles. Last month's C&D runner-up Jeune Prince is feared most ahead of Gris Gris Top.
The progressive Jeune Prince is second on the list behind bumper second BARATABLET, who may make a winning hurdle debut.
14:40 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(8) Dance Thief 11/1, Opened Rules account in a handicap hurdle here last March and placed next 3 starts since, including when going close back here on his reappearance in November. However, didn't take to chasing anything like as well as expected starting out in this sphere at Musselburgh and he's opposable. C&D hurdles winner in 2024; some fair runs since; needs to improve on his chase debut run.
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1
2nd (1) (5/4 +23%) Sunnyvilla
1.25
5/4(+23%)
(1) Sunnyvilla 5/4, Notched third chase success for Donal Hassett in Ireland when landing a Cork handicap last spring. Proved better than ever when making a winning start for new connections at Haydock in December and, if in a similar mood here, a 7 lb rise may not be enough to stop him. Ex-Irish; made winning debut for present connections in December; conditions fine; chance.
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6
3rd (6) (6/4 +50%) Rock On Jet
1.5
6/4(+50%)
(6) Rock On Jet 6/4, Placed first 3 starts over hurdles and, equipped with a first-time hood, he found some improvement when making all in 2m maiden hurdle (heavy) last month. Looks a chaser in the making (runner-up both runs in maiden points) and very much of interest on debut in this sphere with Brian Hughes booked. Ex-Irish; won on h'cap debut over hurdles here latest; 8lb higher; chance on chase debut.
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5
4th (5) (13/2 -95%) Lively Citizen
6.5
13/2(-95%)
(5) Lively Citizen 13/2, Hurdles winner at Ffos Las last spring and while his first 3 starts of present campaign (all over hurdles) were low-key, he returned to form back chasing when striking over C&D (soft) 3 weeks ago. Remains on a good mark up 3 lb and another bold show could be on the way. Back to form to win over C&D last time (soft); 3lb higher but conditions suit; contender.
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3
5th (3) (100/1 -52%) Gua Du Large
100
100/1(-52%)
(3) Gua Du Large 100/1, Useful at his best in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but form has gone the wrong way this season and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Ex-Irish; won a Tramore novice chase in April but modest efforts for present yard.
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7
|PU| (7) (16/1 +20%) Fusain
16
16/1(+20%)
(7) Fusain 16/1, Dual winner over fences during early 2023 but it's been a struggle since and he was beaten a long way back from a 14-month absence in November. Dual chase winner in February 2023; not fared as well since; new headgear; going a concern.
15:10 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SUNNYVILLA returned from a break to rout the opposition on his debut for Nicky Richards in a class 3 handicap at Haydock in December. A 7lb higher looks fair after that comfortable success and, with the attributes of this course likely to play to his strengths, the still-enthusiastic nine-year-old could be tough to overhaul. Rock On Jet won over hurdles here last month and is notable on his first try over regulation fences. Lively Citizen, a C&D winner off 3lb lower latest, and Dance Thief complete the shortlist.
SUNNYVILLA attracted plenty of support near the off prior to scoring on his seasonal reappearance/debut for this yard at Haydock and, on that evidence, he looks capable of defying a 7 lb rise in the weights. Having returned to form with a C&D success last month, Lively Citizen looks dangerous and chase debutant Rock On Jet, who did the job well in a maiden hurdle here on his latest start, is also accorded plenty of respect.
This can go to SUNNYVILLA (nap) who scored in good style at Haydock on his stable debut and still looks on a feasible mark.
(14) Maura Jeanne 15/2, Finally off the mark at Kelso (3¼m) in October but has found life tougher in her 2 outings since. Others are more persuasive. Only win in 20 starts was at Kelso in October; fair since; this is perhaps too competitive.
2
4
2nd (4) (9/2 -64%) Golden Point
4.5
9/2(-64%)
(4) Golden Point 9/2, Overcame a bad mistake 2 out when making it third time lucky over hurdles in 20.5f course novice last month. Likely capable of better again now handicapping over further. Off the mark in mares' novice here last time; interesting up to 3m on handicap debut.
3
11
3rd (11) (28/1 +30%) Pure Sirloin
28
28/1(+30%)
(11) Pure Sirloin 28/1, Made a winning handicap debut for Gavin Cromwell at Navan in January 2023 but hasn't gone on from that, including in 4 outings for this yard. First-time cheekpieces will need to have a positive effect. Won 2m4f h'cap for Gavin Cromwell in 2023; below par last twice; headgear now tried.
4
3
4th (3) (13/2 -18%) Piaff Bubbles
6.5
13/2(-18%)
(3) Piaff Bubbles 13/2, Has shown he retains his ability since returning from a long absence, including third over C&D last month. Likely to be competitive. Won 3m novice h'cap in January 2023; creditable 4th in new headgear last time; a possible.
5th
1
5th (1) (14/1 -75%) Shoeshine Boy
14
14/1(-75%)
(1) Shoeshine Boy 14/1, Won this race last year and went in again on Hexham reappearance in November. Has performed no more than respectably in his 3 outings since but is only 2 lb above the mark he defied at Hexham. Won this off 7lb higher in 2024 but a bit disappointing since Hexham win in October.
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12
6th (12) (12/1 -118%) Bollin Matilda
12
12/1(-118%)
(12) Bollin Matilda 12/1, Improver last spring, winning 3m handicap hurdles at Newcastle and Perth. Could easily still be on a workable market but peak fitness has to be taken on trust after 9 months off. Won over 2m7f and 3m in April; ground ideal; lacks a recent run and on career-high mark.
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2
7th (2) (40/1 -186%) Buy Some Time
40
40/1(-186%)
(2) Buy Some Time 40/1, Won his first 2 handicap hurdles at Perth (both 3m) in July. Had his winning run ended over C&D last month but he could have needed that after 6 months off and can fare better now. Winning pointer; dual 3m Perth winner on good in July; not so good on soft last time.
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10
8th (10) (16/1 +60%) Clovis Boy
16
16/1(+60%)
(10) Clovis Boy 16/1, A dual hurdles winner last term but has yet to really get going this season. 3m novice h'cap winner in headgear last term; disappointing this time; bit to prove now.
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8
9th (8) (11/2 +54%) Wise Move
5.5
11/2(+54%)
(8) Wise Move 11/2, Prolific winner in points and ran to a fair level first time up over hurdles when second in Hexham novice in May. Best run since when 5 lengths fifth on 3m Carlisle handicap debut in November. Less exposed than most of these back from 12 weeks off. Won four 3m Irish points, two on heavy; fair over hurdles; interesting on 2nd h'cap start.
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6
10th (6) (22/1 +12%) Polish
22
22/1(+12%)
(6) Polish 22/1, Without a win since 2021 and hasn't really threatened to put that right since joining this stable in the summer. Others preferred again. 2-22 over hurdles, last win in February 2021; in fair form at present; each-way chance.
11th
5
11th (5) (9/2 +50%) Half Track
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(5) Half Track 9/2, Well handicapped on best form and took a firm step back in the right direction when second at Carlisle (19f) in December. Respectable fourth in a 0-130 at Haydock (3m) since and this is more his level. Respected under Hughes. Novice win here in 2021; mixed form since (2nd over 2m3f two runs back); 3m is a concern.
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13
12th (13) (9/1 -80%) Topkapi Star
9
9/1(-80%)
(13) Topkapi Star 9/1, Bounced back from an abysmal effort here at the turn of the year when scoring in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over 21.5f here 3 weeks ago. A 7 lb rise is fair if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Back to form in headgear to win over 2m5f here last time; 3m suits; chance off 7lb higher.
7
7
|PU| (7) (16/1 +0%) Shadow Chaser
16
16/1(+0%)
(7) Shadow Chaser 16/1, Point winner who was third in a 19f Cork bumper for John Gleeson and showed a bit in maiden/novice hurdles towards the end of 2024. Made a very disappointing start to his handicap career at Uttoxeter just before Christmas but it remains early days. Irish pointer winner; fair over hurdles; bit to prove after being pulled up on h'cap debut.
15:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
TOPKAPI STAR simply wasn't for catching when cheekpieces were added last time out and having scored by the best part of 10 lengths over C&D, the reliable eight-year-old is an attractive proposition bidding to follow up off 7lb higher, with the headgear retained. Golden Point is likely to enter calculations following his latest win here, while Piaff Bubbles heads the remainder.
Recent course novice winner GOLDEN POINT has the potential for better again now handicapping over a trip which looks sure to suit. Topkapi Star will be a danger if the cheekpieces work as well a second time, while Nick Alexander's Half Track was a little out of his pay grade in a 0-130 at Haydock last time and had been a good second at Carlisle prior to that.
A chance is taken on WISE MOVE, who won four points in Ireland and will be suited by these conditions. Topkapi Star is next best.
(7) Cowboy Cooper 9/1, Made the frame a few times over hurdles and has improved over fences, shedding maiden tag under a positive ride at Perth (23.8f, soft) last spring. Entitled to come on for his reappearance spin over timber here 22 days ago when catching the eye and he's one to consider. Off the mark over fences in May (3m); may have needed latest run; better can be expected.
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12
2nd (12) (12/1 -50%) Wotsmyname
12
12/1(-50%)
(12) Wotsmyname 12/1, Produced one of his best efforts to date when beaten 1¼ lengths into third behind The Jad Factor at Newcastle last month, leaving the impression that this step back up in trip would be a good move. Place possibilities. 0-18; good run when close third to The Jad Factor last time; step back to 3m should suit.
3
2
3rd (2) (7/2 +50%) Le Grand Vert
3.5
7/2(+50%)
(2) Le Grand Vert 7/2, Winner of Roscommon handicap chase on debut for Philip Dempsey last summer and also made a positive start for this yard when third of 8 at Down Royal (20.4f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago. Going back up in trip no bad thing but others look better treated. 1-20 over fences; conditions suit; 14lb higher than for his win but has an each-way chance.
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4th (6) (13/2 +54%) Scalloway Bay
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(6) Scalloway Bay 13/2, Modest maiden over hurdles but holds his form well and made a decent start over fences when fourth here on his reappearance in November. Jumping let him down at Hexham next time but he could be a threat back up in trip here if getting his act together in that department. 0-10; fair 4th on chase debut but too free when below par last time; not sure to stay 3m.
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5th (10) (14/1 +44%) Euchan Falls
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(10) Euchan Falls 14/1, Several good efforts in defeat last season but some way below his best in a handful of runs since returning to action in November and others make more appeal. Second to Cowboy Cooper in May but disappointing since; others appeal more.
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6th (3) (14/1 +44%) Hold The Note
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(3) Hold The Note 14/1, Step back in the right direction when third of 11 in a Carlisle handicap chase last spring but, commensurate with his patchy profile, he has failed to reproduce that level of form in 3 subsequent starts. Patchy form since Carlisle third in April; well treated but a bit to prove at present.
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7th (4) (22/1 -214%) Tory Hill
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(4) Tory Hill 22/1, Runner-up all 4 completed starts in Irish points and while he hasn't shown much in 3 runs over hurdles, it wouldn't be the biggest of surprises were he to show himself in a better light now switched to fences. Close second on four of five starts pointing; interesting up in trip on handicap debut.
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8th (11) (50/1 -100%) Eveque
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(11) Eveque 50/1, Finally off the mark when landing a 27f Sedgefield handicap chase last January. Now just 1 lb above that winning mark but with good reason (well held all 4 starts since) and hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking a return to form. 1-16 over fences, the win coming in January 2024; well beaten since; cheekpieces now tried.
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9th (14) (12/1 +52%) Ideal De Romay
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(14) Ideal De Romay 12/1, Irish point winner who is winless under Rules and while he shaped as though he may soon put that right when second at Newcastle in December, his 2 subsequent efforts have not been so good. 5 lb 'wrong' at the weights. Second at Newcastle in December but hasn't run as well since; 5lb out of the handicap.
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|F| (13) (18/1 +28%) Bowler Jack
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(13) Bowler Jack 18/1, Little worthwhile form in bumpers/over hurdles and needs to leave that form well behind now tackling the larger obstacles. Modest efforts in bumpers and over hurdles; needs to improve for the switch to fences..
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|PU| (1) (7/2 +13%) Montys Soldier
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(1) Montys Soldier 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden who showed glimmers of ability over hurdles. No surprise that this point winner took a big step forward switched to fences when runner-up at Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) in November and he is open to further improvement in this sphere for new yard. Good 2nd in novice h'cap on final start for Christian Williams; stable debut; interesting.
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|PU| (5) (8/1 -129%) The Jad Factor
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(5) The Jad Factor 8/1, Fair hurdles winner who opened his account at the fifth attempt over fences when seeing off 8 rivals in this headgear combination at Newcastle (2½m, good to soft) last month. Remains on a good mark up 4 lb and he has to enter calculations. Off the mark over fences with headgear latest; the longer trip should suit; 4lb higher.
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|PU| (9) (18/1 +10%) Toucan Sam
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(9) Toucan Sam 18/1, Modest maiden chaser who was placed 3 times in hunters/handicaps last May. Not disgraced both starts over hurdles since returning from a break/wind op in January but remains winless following 19 starts under Rules. 0-19; placed in varied company last season; wind op and two fair runs over hurdles since.
16:20 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Le Grand Vert is likely to appreciate stepping back up in trip following his recent third at Down Royal, but a chance is taken on MONTYS SOLDIER. Runner-up on his chasing bow at Ffos Las in November, the seven-year-old should have more to come in this sphere. The Jad Factor stepped forward from his first run for Sandy Thomson when scoring at Newcastle and he can enter the reckoning off a 4lb higher mark.
COWBOY COOPER was much better than the bare result on return over hurdles here and, with that run under his belt and this step back up in trip a plus, he is taken to resume winning ways. Montys Soldier shaped well on his chase debut and can make his presence felt along with Newcastle winner The Jad Factor.
The choice is last month's Newcastle winner THE JAD FACTOR, who should improve again now he's stepped back up to 3m.
(6) Royal Hillsborough 6/1, Conduit mare. Half-sister to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Perfect Candidate, stayed 31f. Dam unraced. Her trainer has a 20% strike-rate in bumpers here and she'd enter the reckoning if the betting vibes are strong. Stamina in her pedigree suggests she will improve when she steps up in distance..
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2nd (4) (28/1 -40%) My My My Delilah
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28/1(-40%)
(4) My My My Delilah 28/1, 14/1, ran to only a modest level when fourth of 12 in bumper at Sedgefield (17f, soft, 14/1) on debut in October. Others stronger back from 4 months off. Showed ability when fourth of 12 on her debut at Sedgefield in October..
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3rd (7) (6/1 -9%) Hunters Spring
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(7) Hunters Spring 6/1, 11/10, won 5-runner bumper at Newcastle (17f, good) under Conner McCann on debut in November. Well on top at the finish but it was a weak race and she'll need more under a penalty. Made a winning debut at Newcastle in November but may struggle to follow up..
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4th (2) (30/100 +64%) Gintime
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30/100(+64%)
(2) Gintime 30/100, Plenty of promise when second of 10 in a Carlisle bumper before Christmas, pulling clear of the rest. Likely tough to beat with improvement on the cards. Shaped most encouragingly on debut when second of ten at Carlisle in December..
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Gintime's second on debut at Carlisle is good form, while others to consider include Hunters Spring and Royal Hillsborough. However, OH JANEY might be a bit of value in the bumper on her Rules bow. She didn't land a blow on her sole point-to-point outing but has joined a top yard and the booking of J J Slevin is noteworthy.
GINTIME shaped well when second on her Carlisle debut and gets the vote to go one better. Belle de Vassy could prove suited by the drop to 2m and is next on the list for an Irish stable which does very well with its British bumper runners.
The Nicky Richards-trained GINTIME ran a race full of promise on her Carlisle debut in December and looks the one to beat.
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