Ayr Races & Results Tomform Friday 19th April 2024
There were 51 Races on Friday 19th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Ayr, 6 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Exeter, 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Bath, 7 races at Ballinrobe, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 19th April 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(7) Primoz 15/2, Changed hands for a chunky sum after finishing runner-up on both starts in Irish points and looked a good prospect when making a winning hurdling debut over C&D in November. Hasn't built on that in 2 outings since but still early days and one to note in the betting now handicapping. Handicap debut; below par the last twice but looks well in on the form of his novice win.
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2nd (13) (16/1 +0%) Balboa
16/1(+0%)
(13) Balboa 16/1, Fair maiden on Flat who got off the mark over hurdles at the third attempt at Chepstow in October. Has shown slightly better form in defeat since, running with credit when fourth of 8 in Musselburgh juvenile handicap a fortnight ago. Fourth off 2lb higher at Musselburgh two weeks ago and he'll need to better that here.
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3rd (14) (6/1 +40%) Dance Thief
6/1(+40%)
(14) Dance Thief 6/1, Point winner who has improved for switch to handicaps in this sphere, placing 3 times before getting off the mark over C&D last month. Only raised 4 lb but this is a stronger race. Off the mark over hurdles here last month but that was a weaker Class 4 handicap.
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4th (8) (25/1 -56%) Slugger
25/1(-56%)
(8) Slugger 25/1, Has an ungainly way of going about things but made a winning start over hurdles in a Kelso novice in October. Better form in defeat in handicaps since but wasn't at his best when a remote fourth at Newcastle last month. Novice winner; 0-3 in handicaps and hasn't genuinely threatened in any of them.
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5th (4) (16/1 -60%) The Kalooki Kid
16/1(-60%)
(4) The Kalooki Kid 16/1, Looked potentially useful when winning novices at Musselburgh and Newcastle before Christmas. Something presumably not right when down the field on 21f Kelso handicap debut last month. Drops in trip in a bid to get his career back on track. Improving novice who didn't appear to show his form when favourite for handicap debut.
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6th (2) (6/1 +8%) Phantomofthepoints
6/1(+8%)
(2) Phantomofthepoints 6/1, Failed to complete in 2 points but showed plenty when placed in a pair of bumpers. Shaped well when second on C&D hurdle debut in December and built on that promise at the third time of asking when scoring easily at Chepstow (2m, soft) 18 days ago. Opening mark no gimme but he's unexposed. His Chepstow novice fell apart but he looked good and might be improving.
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7th (9) (15/2 +25%) Hombre De Guerra
15/2(+25%)
(9) Hombre De Guerra 15/2, Justified market support in C&D maiden 6 weeks ago, finding plenty when tackled at the last. That sort of attitude should hold him in good stead now handicapping. Tongue tied first time. Maiden winner and a dark one now entering handicaps in a first-time tongue-tie.
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8th (3) (20/1 -100%) Doyen Du Bar
20/1(-100%)
(3) Doyen Du Bar 20/1, Very lightly raced for his age but has made up for lost time this winter, winning a C&D maiden in December and 2m Kelso novice in January. Well-held fourth of 5 switched to fences for his handicap debut at Carlisle in February but retains potential back hurdling. Won twice over hurdles (non-handicaps) before stopping quickly on chase debut.
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9th (1) (80/1 -700%) Abbeydale
80/1(-700%)
(1) Abbeydale 80/1, Fairly useful 2m hurdler for Gordon Elliott. Left that yard after a below-par sixth at Cork in January. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations having joined another good yard. Maiden winner in Ireland; bought for 45,000euros and still has low mileage on the clock.
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10th (12) (12/1 +0%) Next Left
12/1(+0%)
(12) Next Left 12/1, Fair form when placed in 3 hurdles for Gary Moore at the end of 2021. Shaped as if retaining ability when fifth in 2m Newbury novice on his recent return from a whopping 28-month absence. Worth monitoring in the betting back in handicap company for his title-chasing trainer. Well held after absence on yard debut; best form is over further but stable much respected.
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11th (11) (6/1 +14%) Bluegrass
6/1(+14%)
(11) Bluegrass 6/1, Useful on the Flat for Aidan O'Brien earlier in his career (placed in the 2022 Dante) and going the right way over hurdles, placed in a pair of handicaps at Huntingdon last month before winning a Fakenham maiden (2m, good to soft) last month. Major player. Smart on the Flat but only 1-8 as a hurdler and good ground suits him best.
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12th (10) (33/1 -106%) Belle Of Annandale
33/1(-106%)
(10) Belle Of Annandale 33/1, Has done well switched to hurdles for this yard, winning maiden/novice events at Perth/Musselburgh last year. Also creditable third of 11 in 2m Musselburgh handicap on New Year's Day and did too much too soon in a big-field handicap over 2¼m at Leopardstown in February. Return to 2m a help. Flat maiden who has taken well to hurdling; each-way claims if bouncing back to her best.
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13th (5) (4/1 +11%) Jackpot D'athou
4/1(+11%)
(5) Jackpot D'athou 4/1, Placed in all 3 bumpers last season and has won 2 of 3 starts over hurdles this time round. Surprise if there isn't more to come now handicapping for a leading yard which won this race last year. Dual winner; arrives here for handicap debut on the back of a light season.
(5) Lily Du Berlais 5/2, Fairly useful bumper performer. Yet to reproduce that form over hurdles, including well-held second when a short-priced favourite for a Catterick maiden on last month's reappearance. Really should be a factor at this level. Questions to answer after last two starts but previous bumper/hurdle form reads very well.
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2nd (7) (11/4 -46%) Shakeyatailfeather
11/4(-46%)
(7) Shakeyatailfeather 11/4, Maiden pointer who didn't achieve much in bumpers for Harriet Dickin and Tom Weston but built on the promise of her hurdling debut when second of 15 in a 2m Kempton novice a month ago. Open to further improvement for leading yard. Started to improve in recent starts, notably when 2nd at Kempton (2m, good to soft) latest.
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3rd (4) (11/10 +33%) Innatendue
11/10(+33%)
(4) Innatendue 11/10, Dual-bumper winner in France but yet to win over hurdles. Not at her best in first-time cheekpieces when tenth in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown but still has to be considered a big player back in maiden company. Below form last two starts; good chance if this drop back in trip brings her back to form.
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4th (1) (33/1 +18%) Anamanda
33/1(+18%)
(1) Anamanda 33/1, Fairly useful 3-time winner on the Flat in France for Nicolas Clement but was let down by her jumping when pulled up on Kelso hurdle debut in late November and fared no better at Newcastle. Three 1m4f Flat wins in France; can't be fancied judged on her two British hurdle races.
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5th (3) (50/1 +0%) Dorcas Road
50/1(+0%)
(3) Dorcas Road 50/1, Bumper run for Ian Williams wasn't devoid of promise but she jumped non too fluently on hurdles debut in November and a tongue tie now goes on. 7th of 17 in bumper at Warwick and tailed off in a 2m4f novice hurdle at Musselburgh.
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|PU| (2) (50/1 -150%) Blue Clover
50/1(-150%)
(2) Blue Clover 50/1, Placed in bumpers and went backwards from his hurdling debut second when pulled up in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (19.9f, good to soft) in May. Off since and has left Fergal O'Brien (since undergone a wind op). Pulled up last May on latest outing and has left Fergal O'Brien; wind surgery since.
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|PU| (6) (200/1 -300%) Raynbo
200/1(-300%)
(6) Raynbo 200/1, Little sign of ability. Heavy defeats in four maiden hurdles in the mud, 200-1 at Naas latest.
(15) Catch Him Derry 5/6, Justified good support to make a successful handicap debut at Southwell (24.2f) in January, then pulled a long way clear with thrown-in stablemate (who has scored readily on both subsequent outings) at Bangor 51 days ago. Likely still well ahead of mark and will take all the beating. Clear second at Bangor last time and that form has been boosted in a big way.
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2nd (12) (20/1 -43%) Herakles Westwood
20/1(-43%)
(12) Herakles Westwood 20/1, Firmly on the up when racking up a handicap hurdle hat-trick this winter. Has remained in form since while leaving the impression that the handicapper might have his measure now. Landed hat-trick earlier in season but merely fourth the last twice; goes up in trip.
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3rd (6) (12/1 -60%) Whistle Stop Tour
12/1(-60%)
(6) Whistle Stop Tour 12/1, Winning Irish pointer who made a successful start over hurdles in a Hexham novice in October and got firmly back on the up when landing a similar event at this course 41 days ago. One to note back in handicap company. Powered ahead close home in 2m4f novice here last time; has potential now up in trip.
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4th (14) (12/1 -20%) One Eye On Vegas
12/1(-20%)
(14) One Eye On Vegas 12/1, Improved since fitting with cheekpieces, winning handicaps at Leicester and Hereford in January/February. Progressed again when third in a higher grade at Uttoxeter since. Looks sure to give another good account. Has thrived in these cheekpieces and pedigree provides hope regarding the step up in trip.
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5th (16) (10/1 +29%) Shoeshine Boy
10/1(+29%)
(16) Shoeshine Boy 10/1, Tongue tied and got off the mark for the season in 13-runner handicap over C&D in February. Followed up from a 3 lb higher mark at Kelso but had nothing to spare and seemed undone by a rise at Haydock next time. Won two in a row earlier this year (including C&D); however, only fifth at Haydock latest.
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6th (3) (20/1 +0%) Castle Rushen
20/1(+0%)
(3) Castle Rushen 20/1, Didn't take to chasing last season but ended campaign with pair of creditable placed efforts back over hurdles and got back on track (with a run behind him) when fifth at Uttoxeter last time. Should be spot on now and return to this trip likely to help. Below best on both runs this term but could be working his way back to form; handy mark.
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7th (8) (66/1 -313%) Brandy Mcqueen
66/1(-313%)
(8) Brandy Mcqueen 66/1, Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 (4 wins) who made a winning start over fences by a wide margin at this track in October. Hasn't kicked on since and now returns to the smaller obstacles. Has struggled over fences on last few starts but the return to hurdling could help.
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8th (10) (28/1 -100%) Hashtag Boum
28/1(-100%)
(10) Hashtag Boum 28/1, Latest win in hurdle at Market Rasen in February. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Haydock (24.3f, soft) 30 days ago. Not discounted for all that others look better treated. Won at Market Rasen in February and fair fourth at Haydock since, but improvement needed.
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9th (4) (10/1 -33%) Mt Fugi Park
10/1(-33%)
(4) Mt Fugi Park 10/1, Cost £290,000 after making a successful debut in the Irish pointing field last February and looked a useful prospect in winning his first 2 starts over hurdles 3 months apart. Back on track when a staying-on fourth to Zain Nights (won again since) at Newbury a month ago and more to come. Stayed on for 4th at Newbury and there'll be greater emphasis on stamina in today's ground.
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10th (11) (28/1 -133%) Taras Halls
28/1(-133%)
(11) Taras Halls 28/1, Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham but form for this yard has been in and out. Respectable second in a novice at Market Rasen last time but others make more appeal. Below best the last twice but promise previously; the step up in trip could be a positive.
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11th (17) (28/1 -56%) Phil De Pail
28/1(-56%)
(17) Phil De Pail 28/1, Fair bumper performer and similar form over hurdles. Better than result both starts this term and tongue tie goes back on, so not completely discounted in a race that should his style. Third start back from long absence; needs a step forward but return of tongue-tie may help.
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12th (2) (40/1 -150%) Wonderwall
40/1(-150%)
(2) Wonderwall 40/1, Useful bumper/hurdle winner for Richard Spencer. Not disgraced when fourth in Cheltenham novice handicap on his chase debut in November but has failed to complete on last couple of hurdling outings. Continues to drop down weights but pulled up when upped to 2m7f at Sandown last time.
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13th (7) (40/1 +39%) Scipion
40/1(+39%)
(7) Scipion 40/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, 12½ lengths fourth of 10 to Shoeshine Boy in handicap hurdle (80/1) at Kelso (25.8f, soft) 40 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should trip fitter for that and he's well treated on his very best hurdling efforts. He may not be as good as he once was, but he could build on last month's Kelso fourth.
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|PU| (9) (7/1 +7%) Ten Lengths Tom
7/1(+7%)
(9) Ten Lengths Tom 7/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Very good second of 8 in novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy, 5/4) 56 days ago. More to come now handicapping up in trip, so merits plenty of respect. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who could improve for the step up in trip on handicap debut.
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|PU| (5) (40/1 -233%) War Soldier
40/1(-233%)
(5) War Soldier 40/1, Proved as good as ever to notch a first win in handicap company in 11-runner event at Wetherby in February but completely failed to back it up there 50 days ago. Others make more appeal. Tailed off last time but won the run before and this step up in trip is well worth a go.
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|PU| (13) (66/1 -230%) Call Me Harry
66/1(-230%)
(13) Call Me Harry 66/1, Goes well at this track (C&D scorer in November). Pulled up at Musselburgh last time but that was too bad to be true and he might be back on his game. Went close at Musselburgh on New Year's Day but below par there the next twice.
(2) Outlaw Peter 7/2, Enjoyed a productive novice hurdle season, winning 4 times, and got back on the scoreboard in this sphere when landing 8-runner handicap at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) 34 days ago. 5 lb rise fair and must enter calculations. Came clear with course specialist for Kempton win; could continue to progress for top yard.
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2nd (7) (13/2 +13%) Soul Icon
13/2(+13%)
(7) Soul Icon 13/2, Winner of 8 of his 12 starts in handicap hurdles and likely he would've made a successful start in this sphere had he not unseated 2 out at Warwick in November. Ran up to best when close second in Kempton handicap (18f, good to soft) latest and remains on a workable mark. Neck second of five at Kempton last month; suspicion that represents strong form.
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3rd (4) (10/1 -67%) Prairie Wolf
10/1(-67%)
(4) Prairie Wolf 10/1, Largely progressive over hurdles and improved for switch to chasing, off the mark at second attempt at Doncaster (20.5f) in December and added to that with victories at Catterick (19.2f) and Haydock (19.9f) in recent months. 7 lb higher now but he may have more to offer yet. 3-5 over fences following wins the last twice; could have even more left in the tank.
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4th (10) (25/1 -56%) Half Shot
25/1(-56%)
(10) Half Shot 25/1, Dual winner last season and produced a career best when getting back to winning ways at Musselburgh (23.6f) in November. Likely undone by testing conditions at Doncaster latest but may find this trip on sharp side in this company. Won in fine style at Musselburgh in November but not at the same level since.
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5th (5) (25/1 -25%) Take All
25/1(-25%)
(5) Take All 25/1, Irish raider who scored at Wexford (19.8f) last summer and got back to that sort of form when third of 6 in handicap chase at Cork (16.7f, heavy, 8/1) 18 days ago. Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking but he isn't the easiest to win with. Returned to form at Cork recently and could have a part to play now back up in trip.
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6th (6) (9/1 -13%) Numitor
9/1(-13%)
(6) Numitor 9/1, Built on promising return to the track when landing 9-runner handicap chase at Haydock (19.9f, soft, 10/3) 20 days ago by 5 lengths from Dubai Days, finding plenty. Remains feasibly treated on old form and can't be ruled out. Won Haydock veterans' chase by 5l and remains feasibly treated back up 6lb.
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7th (3) (7/1 -8%) Nells Son
7/1(-8%)
(3) Nells Son 7/1, Consistent sort who made a successful return to chasing at Carlisle (15.9f) in October and got back to winning ways at Kelso (17.1f, soft) last month. Things will be tougher off 7 lb higher mark, though, and he is yet to score over this longer trip. Easy win at Kelso latest; has to be better than ever to defy 7lb rise now back up in grade.
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|F| (1) (10/1 +17%) Heltenham
10/1(+17%)
(1) Heltenham 10/1, Improved markedly for the switch to chasing, taking another step forward when landing handicap at Newbury (19.9f) last month. Below form over shorter trip at Aintree latest, though, and finds himself on a career-high mark now. Two wins at Newbury last month; well beaten at Aintree last week but back up in trip today.
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|PU| (8) (7/2 +22%) Jet Plane
7/2(+22%)
(8) Jet Plane 7/2, Had an excellent season, scoring 4 times, and took his form up another notch when easily landing 7-runner handicap chase at Market Rasen (19.2f, good to soft) 9 days ago. This is more competitive but he looks well in under a 5 lb penalty. Easy win at Market Rasen last week to complete double; ahead of handicapper under penalty.
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|PU| (9) (7/1 +30%) General Officer
7/1(+30%)
(9) General Officer 7/1, Made the frame in all 6 starts over fences and resumed winning ways at Kelso (21.6f, soft) last month. 2 lb rise fair but he will need to find more in this deeper contest. Progressive novice who won at Kelso last month and could continue to improve.
(7) Punta Del Este 25/1, Well backed before getting off the mark for current connections in a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Haydock in December. Well held both subsequent starts, though, and Harry Skelton prefers Theformismighty. Well below his best the last twice and Harry Skelton rides the yard's other one.
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2nd (4) (14/1 -40%) The Four Sixes
14/1(-40%)
(4) The Four Sixes 14/1, Found improvement on debut for Olly Murphy when winning 6-runner handicap hurdle at Wetherby in December. Followed that with a couple of good efforts in defeat at the same course prior to departing before the race began in earnest at Ascot last time. Not without each-way hope. Progressive this season; will need best yet to defy this high a mark but that's feasible.
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3rd (12) (16/1 +52%) Foster'sisland
16/1(+52%)
(12) Foster'sisland 16/1, Signed off last term with success at Bangor and, following a low-key start to this season, he took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) in January. Didn't do much wrong following a wind op when fourth of 9 at Kelso last time and he's not ruled out. Fair run after a wind op last time and beneath his last winning mark.
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4th (13) (8/1 -100%) Theformismighty
8/1(-100%)
(13) Theformismighty 8/1, Expensive point winner who built on previous promise in a first-time tongue strap (also had breathing operation) when easily winning 6-runner maiden at Market Rasen (20.6f, soft) last month. Very much of interest for top yard now pitched into a handicap off what looks a fair mark. Odds-on winner latest; as a handicap newcomer from Skelton yard he brings obvious appeal.
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5th (14) (9/2 +18%) Jagwar
9/2(+18%)
(14) Jagwar 9/2, Good-looking sort who got off the mark in a 5-runner novice at Carlisle (19.3f, heavy) in February. Shaped well back in handicap company when fourth at Uttoxeter where he did well to still be on the premises until late on having taken such a keen hold. Now tried in a hood and he's a big player. Flashes of good form; not at best last time at Uttoxeter but interesting now hooded.
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6th (6) (22/1 -10%) Dripsey Moon
22/1(-10%)
(6) Dripsey Moon 22/1, Dual point winner who looked potentially useful when making a successful hurdling debut at Perth last summer. Highly tried since (contested graded races on last 4 starts) but will need to improve if he's to make a winning handicap bow off what looks a stiff mark. Hasn't looked that comfortable going in against Graded horses on his final four starts.
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7th (3) (7/4 +30%) Doddiethegreat
7/4(+30%)
(3) Doddiethegreat 7/4, Made light of a 2-year absence when landing a 2m Ascot conditions race in November. Strong efforts in defeat next 2 starts, notably when fourth of 21 in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury, and below par display at the Cheltenham Festival last month can be excused. High on the shortlist. Stable was under a cloud at Cheltenham; was a big eyecatcher in the Betfair before then.
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8th (10) (100/1 -355%) Fonzerelli
100/1(-355%)
(10) Fonzerelli 100/1, Progressive novice during 2021/22 campaign, the highlight of which was her success in a listed event at Doncaster. May still have her best days ahead of her but it's a big ask for her to make a winning handicap debut in a competitive race such as this on the back of a 2-year absence. Talented but she's hard to trust in this competitive a race after so long out.
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9th (1) (33/1 -32%) Wakool
33/1(-32%)
(1) Wakool 33/1, Useful handicapper who scaled new heights when landing the Rendlesham at Haydock last season. However, more miss than hit since, including when attempting to defend his crown in that Grade 2 contest in February. Others make more appeal. Inconsistent and his improvement during the past three years has come over 3m.
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10th (9) (16/1 -78%) Carnfunnock
16/1(-78%)
(9) Carnfunnock 16/1, Winner of a novice event here and a Naas handicap last season. Reappearance third off a 3 lb higher mark at Haydock was pretty solid but latest effort needs forgiving. Cheekpieces applied. Cheekpieces added after modest last run; has potential at this distance and mark is fine.
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|PU| (8) (12/1 +0%) Dare To Shout
12/1(+0%)
(8) Dare To Shout 12/1, Winner of 2 of his 4 starts as a novice last season and added to his tally when taking a handicap upped to 2½m at Hexham in October. Poor next 2 starts but more like it the last twice, latterly finding just one too good at Kelso, and he's worth a second look. Back to form of late but might not be well enough handicapped to win this.
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|PU| (5) (14/1 -17%) Hugos New Horse
14/1(-17%)
(5) Hugos New Horse 14/1, Likeable type who won 5 times at up to 2½m in novice company last term, culminating in a decisive success at this meeting. No show in handful of appearances so far this season but his mark is starting to ease and he would be a real threat if the addition of cheekpieces were to work the oracle. Prolific last season but this campaign hasn't got going at all; now goes in cheekpieces.
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|PU| (11) (14/1 +13%) Bass Rock
14/1(+13%)
(11) Bass Rock 14/1, Winner of this race in 2021 and the following year. Mixed bag since switched to fences but wasn't entirely disgraced back hurdling at Kelso (16.2f, soft) last month and, eased 4 lb since, he's slipped to a dangerous mark. Won this race in 2021 and 2022; hasn't been running well enough this season.
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|PU| (2) (20/1 -67%) Crystal Glory
20/1(-67%)
(2) Crystal Glory 20/1, Useful novice hurdler during 2021/22 campaign (fourth in Aintree Grade 1 final start) and impressive start to his chase career at Hexham (3m, heavy) last November. Clearly wasn't right when pulled up in a match the following month but subsequent absence is an obvious concern. Long absence to overcome in a competitive handicap on this return to hurdling.
(5) Rath Gaul Hill 5/2, Failed to build on his hurdles debut success in 3 subsequent starts in that sphere but he has shown an aptitude for this game, confidently ridden and well suited by the increased emphasis on speed when scoring hard held at Newbury (16.4f, good to soft) last month. 7 lb higher but plenty to like. Capitalised on drop back to 2m with very ready win at Newbury last month; respected up 7lb.
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2nd (1) (7/2 +0%) Salamanca Bay
7/2(+0%)
(1) Salamanca Bay 7/2, Too headstrong for his own good on first 3 starts over fences for new connections since returning from a 21-month absence but channelled his energy much better in a first-time hood to score over C&D (good) just under 6 weeks ago. Now forced into a higher grade but could kick on. Easily made all in 1st-time hood over C&D latest; could have more to offer in the headgear.
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3rd (2) (3/1 +40%) Beau Balko
3/1(+40%)
(2) Beau Balko 3/1, Won twice over hurdles last season and opened chase account at the fourth attempt at Musselburgh (15.8f, good to soft). Ran respectably but with no obvious excuse when third of 5 at Kempton (18f, good to soft) last month and likely he'll come up short again back down in trip. Third of five in warm little race at Kempton last time; possible player for top yard.
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4th (4) (7/1 -17%) Dr T J Eckleburg
7/1(-17%)
(4) Dr T J Eckleburg 7/1, A two-time 2m chase winner at Worcester and Ludlow this term. Posted another creditable effort (from out of the weights) when a running-on third of 7 in at Chepstow (16f, soft, 11/2) 18 days ago and holds each-way claims back from his 'proper' mark. Beaten six times since winning in December but has run some good races in that spell.
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5th (6) (40/1 -21%) Minella Youngy
40/1(-21%)
(6) Minella Youngy 40/1, Fair winning hurdler in Ireland for Gavin Cromwell and showed improved form to get off the mark at the third time of asking in this sphere at Kelso (17.1f, good to firm) when last seen 7 months ago, driven clear after produced to lead last. Has since switched yards and market should guide. Won at Kelso last September but 8lb out of the handicap on this first start since.
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|PU| (3) (4/1 -60%) Royal Mer
4/1(-60%)
(3) Royal Mer 4/1, Has taken his form up a notch or two since being switched over fences this season, easily notching his fifth success of the campaign at Wincanton (15.7f, heavy) 11 days ago. Carries a penalty but he may not have finished improving. Big chance once again (due to be 3 lb higher in future). Comfortable wins on last three starts; 7lb penalty may not stop this thriving grey.
(8) Plaisir Des Flos 11/4, Has left his previous efforts behind switched to handicaps, opening his account at Sedgefield in March before following up at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy) 15 days later. Came clear with a handicap debutant last time and he can make another bold bid. 2-2 in handicaps and came miles clear with unexposed, well-backed runner-up last time.
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2nd (2) (5/1 -67%) Don't Tell Su
5/1(-67%)
(2) Don't Tell Su 5/1, Fairly useful bumper winner and has run to a similar level over hurdles, placing on his first 3 starts before recording an easy success in a Wincanton maiden (15.2f, heavy) 23 days ago. Can make his presence felt back up in trip for his handicap debut. Promising novice hurdler; no surprise if he's a serious force on this handicap debut.
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3rd (5) (28/1 -12%) Voix Du Reve
28/1(-12%)
(5) Voix Du Reve 28/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when winning this race last year and shaped encouragingly early in the current campaign, a bad mistake 3 out putting paid to his chances at Musselburgh in November. However, has run poorly on his last 2 starts, so bounce back called for. Won this last year and now 8lb lower, but a return to form is needed from this 12yo.
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4th (1) (28/1 -300%) Quest With Speed
28/1(-300%)
(1) Quest With Speed 28/1, Made a winning return in a Limerick maiden in November and, after a couple of lesser efforts, back on track when third in handicap at Naas (18.5f, soft) in January. Matched that level when fourth of 7 at Clonmel on chase debut last time, but more needed back hurdling. Irish raider who ran really well in his last handicap hurdle; contender.
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5th (4) (12/1 +0%) Front View
12/1(+0%)
(4) Front View 12/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Joseph O'Brien back in 2020/21 and, having dropped in the weights, has made the frame over hurdles on his last 4 starts. No match for the winner when second at Exeter (21.6f, heavy) last month, but he's not discounted from his current mark. Runner-up on two of his last three starts but has a poor strike-rate over hurdles.
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6th (6) (11/2 +27%) Follow Charlie
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(6) Follow Charlie 11/2, Has done well since handicapping, off the mark at this C&D in January and travelling powerfully when doubling his tally back here in March. Ran at least as well when fourth at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) last time and he can give another good account. 2-2 over C&D, those wins coming comfortably this year; player now back here.
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7th (10) (14/1 +58%) Beat The Retreat
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(10) Beat The Retreat 14/1, Took a step forward when winning handicap here (18f, soft) in December but has struggled for consistency since, one of his lesser efforts when pulled up at this C&D in March. Others more persuasive. Inconsistent & 3lb out of handicap, but this 5yo is open to improvement when back on song.
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8th (3) (22/1 -83%) Rocky Man
22/1(-83%)
(3) Rocky Man 22/1, Looked promising sent handicapping at the beginning of last season, but signed off with a poor run at this meeting and has yet to fire in 3 starts during the current campaign. Has dropped below his last winning mark, but has something to prove at present. Has dropped to a dangerous mark but he's struggled on his three outings this season.
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|F| (7) (9/4 +18%) Billytherealbigred
9/4(+18%)
(7) Billytherealbigred 9/4, Made a winning handicap debut at Leicester in January on his final run for Evan Williams and has picked up where he left off for his current yard, going on to land the hat-trick with odds-on successes at Warwick and Market Rasen (18.6f, heavy). Not taken lightly. 4yo who is 3-3 in handicaps; has shot up weights but is entitled to respect nevertheless.
(6) Presenting Nelly 5/1, Won mares' hurdles at Worcester (maiden) and Newton Abbot (novice) last summer and after an unsuccessful attempt at chasing, she looked back on song when fifth of 13 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Warwick (21f, heavy) 40 days ago, the emphasis on stamina not playing to her strengths. Respected. A return to form is needed but a case can be made on last September's novice wins.
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2nd (5) (16/1 -33%) Foveros
16/1(-33%)
(5) Foveros 16/1, Placed in claimers at Leicester and Catterick 5 weeks apart but proved a major disappointing when folding tamely into fourth in a Wetherby seller (19.7f, heavy) 22 days ago. Winless since 2019 and others rate as more solid propositions overall. On a reduced mark but he's been beaten in claiming/selling hurdles on last three starts.
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3rd (8) (5/1 -11%) Seasett
5/1(-11%)
(8) Seasett 5/1, Fairly useful on the Flat and who left his previous hurdles efforts behind when taking a 19f Carlisle handicap (soft) last month. Found nothing when only fourth of 9 at Wincanton (21.4f, heavy, 11/2) 23 days ago, though, so has questions to answer for all he could remain on a decent mark. Only fourth at Wincanton latest but won at Carlisle earlier last month.
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4th (4) (10/3 -11%) Lihyan
10/3(-11%)
(4) Lihyan 10/3, Bounced back to form to record a first success for current connections at Musselburgh in December and shaped very well under an overly-patient ride when second in a 12-runner handicap there (19.8f, good to soft) 75 days ago. Mark raised 4 lb but he's of serious interest. In fine form at Musselburgh on last three starts; strong claims if continuing in same vein.
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5th (2) (5/2 +58%) Glen Cannel
5/2(+58%)
(2) Glen Cannel 5/2, Dual winner as a novice last season, including over C&D. Showed the benefit of his comeback return when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, soft) last month, likely to have been closer to a progressive pair in front if not for a late error. Player. Twice soundly beaten this year but lightly raced and he's a heavy-ground C&D novice winner.
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6th (1) (22/1 -38%) Better Getalong
22/1(-38%)
(1) Better Getalong 22/1, Veteran sprang a surprise when scoring over C&D in December. Down the field both outings since though and others are easier to warm to. 13yo; well beaten the last twice (C&D/Haydock), but not ruled out at favourite course.
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7th (9) (12/1 -85%) Castletown
12/1(-85%)
(9) Castletown 12/1, Tricky character (resents use of whip) scored over fences at Perth in July. Not seen since the summer and others make greater appeal having a rare spin over the smaller obstacles. A regular in this race, with form figures of 21542; could be involved once more.
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8th (7) (9/1 -80%) Benefit Ben
9/1(-80%)
(7) Benefit Ben 9/1, Maiden Irish pointer took a sizeable step forward from his Rules debut when runner-up in a Sedgefield maiden in February. Not quite in same form when only sixth at Newcastle the following month but this longer trip will suit now handicapping. 3m point runner-up who could relish the step up in trip from 2m1f on this handicap debut.
17:00 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The step up in trip could be a major plus for BENEFIT BEN on his handicap debut and he gets the nod ahead of Castletown.
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