Ayr Races & Results Tomform Saturday 22nd April 2023
There were 58 Races on Saturday 22nd April 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Navan, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Brighton, 6 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 22nd April 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Malystic 8/1, At the very top of his game this winter, recording brace of handicap wins over 2m at Wetherby and Doncaster. However, unable to land a blow in Grade 2 Game Spirit Chase at Newbury and well held in Grand Annual since.
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2nd (2) (6/1 +14%) Elixir De Nutz
6/1(+14%)
(2) Elixir De Nutz 6/1, Has come on again this term, responding well to headgear when easy winner from the front at Wincanton (20.2f) before good second of 4 in Game Spirit Chase at Newbury. Well held in Grand Annual at Cheltenham Festival since but this less competitive.
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3rd (9) (9/1 +0%) Coastguard Station
9/1(+0%)
(9) Coastguard Station 9/1, Dual winning pointer who improved on his hurdles form when making a winning chase debut in 2m handicap at Doncaster in November. Good runner-up efforts both starts since but stepping up in class now.
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4th (5) (7.5/1 +12%) Return Ticket
7.5/1(+12%)
(5) Return Ticket 7.5/1, Won twice from 4 starts last season, notably this race off 1 lb higher. Mostly below form since but back to form with a bang (had wind op) when winning at Carlisle 2 weeks ago and worth considering now.
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5th (6) (6.5/1 +13%) Hasankey
6.5/1(+13%)
(6) Hasankey 6.5/1, Made excellent strides over fences last season and while yet to win this term, he arrives in good form, fourth in Red Rum at Aintree 9 days ago despite an early blunder. Considered.
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6th (8) (18/1 +0%) Gold Des Bois
18/1(+0%)
(8) Gold Des Bois 18/1, Started the season with back-to-back wins in 4-runner races at Kelso. Just the one creditable effort since, only fourth of 5 in handicap chase at Doncaster (16.4f, good) 49 days ago.
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7th (4) (2/1 -23%) Frere D'armes
2/1(-23%)
(4) Frere D'armes 2/1, Surpassed hurdle exploits when making a successful start to chase career at Kempton in November and further improvement when defying 8 lb rise at Newbury later that month. Good second (to a subsequent winner) back from a break at Ascot 3 weeks ago and big shout off same mark. Tongue strap on.
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8th (3) (5/1 +17%) Pay The Piper
5/1(+17%)
(3) Pay The Piper 5/1, Steadily found his form this season, readily regaining winning thread at Musselburgh (15.8f) in February and only just edged out in follow-up bid at Doncaster (16.4f). Decent fifth in Red Rum at Aintree 9 days ago and should be thereabouts again.
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9th (10) (80/1 +20%) Ardera Cross
80/1(+20%)
(10) Ardera Cross 80/1, Fair handicap chaser who's in good form but firmly up against it from miles out of the handicap.
LTO Selection:
13:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Based on the summary, 1.63/1 (4) FRERE D'ARMES and 7/1 (2) ELIXIR DE NUTZ seem to have the best chances of doing well in their upcoming race. 1.63/1 (4) FRERE D'ARMES has had successful starts to his chase career and has shown further improvement, while 7/1 (2) ELIXIR DE NUTZ has responded well to headgear and has had a good second-place finish in a recent race. However, 8/1 (6) HASANKEY and 8.5/1 (5) RETURN TICKET are also worth considering based on their recent form.
Dan Skelton likes to target this meeting and looks to have an ideal candidate for this in the shape of FRERE D'ARMES, who had to settle for second when looking to bag the hat-trick at Ascot. The winner has scored again since, while this six-year-old gets to run off the same mark, which could prove very beneficial. Last year's chief protagonists Return Ticket (first) and Malystic (second) are back for more, while Elixir De Nutz had been in excellent form before a disappointing effort in the Grand Annual.
FRERE D'ARMES was beaten only by a subsequent winner when going for the hat-trick at Ascot 3 weeks ago and remains one to keep on the right side of. Hasankey and Pay The Piper both shaped better than the bare result in the Red Rum at Aintree recently so are potential threats along with last year's winner Return Ticket.
Elixir De Nutz is respected but top of the list is the progressive 6yo FRERE D'ARMES from a stable that took this contest in 2019.
(3) Sail Away 6.5/1, Gained a deserved first chasing success in a 3-runner Warwick handicap (3m, good) last spring. Shaped well first run since when a clear second in another small field handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, good to soft) last month and stepping back up in trip here will be no bad thing.
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2nd (5) (9/1 +25%) Forward Plan
9/1(+25%)
(5) Forward Plan 9/1, Landed a Fontwell handicap hurdle in November and since won 2 of his 4 starts over fences. However, he was put in his place off this career-high mark upped to Class 2 company at Kelso last time.
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3rd (1) (1.88/1 +6%) City Chief
1.88/1(+6%)
(1) City Chief 1.88/1, Well beaten in a match on chase debut but has subsequently landed a 3-runner Hereford handicap and a Grade 2 Wetherby novice. Yard saddled the winner of this race last year and he's a key player with no issues regarding trip/ground.
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4th (6) (5.5/1 +31%) Temptationinmilan
5.5/1(+31%)
(6) Temptationinmilan 5.5/1, Dual winner of big-field handicaps since returned to fences last summer, the latest at Navan (3m, good to soft) in February. Lost little caste in defeat when third at the same course next time and this consistent type can be expected to give another good account.
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5th (8) (16/1 +60%) Donna's Double
16/1(+60%)
(8) Donna's Double 16/1, Bumper/hurdles winner who left chase debut form well behind following a wind op when scoring here (20.5f, heavy) in January. Well held both subsequent starts, though, and has looked a non-stayer on previous attempts over similar trips to this.
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6th (9) (12/1 +40%) Hold The Note
12/1(+40%)
(9) Hold The Note 12/1, Returned to form from out of the blue when easily accounting for 9 rivals in a Carlisle handicap (24.5f, soft) last month. However, while that performance was convincing, his overall profile is anything but and he's 4 lb 'wrong' at the weights.
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|PU| (2) (4/1 +20%) Oscar Elite
4/1(+20%)
(2) Oscar Elite 4/1, Overall record over fences is underwhelming but finally off the mark in this sphere when winning the Reynoldstown at Ascot in February. Sound fifth of 23 in the Ultima behind subsequent Grand National hero Corach Rambler at Cheltenham since and serious chance here if able to back that up.
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|PU| (4) (11/1 -10%) Where It All Began
11/1(-10%)
(4) Where It All Began 11/1, Tramore maiden hurdle winner last term and has acquitted himself pretty well all 3 starts switched to fences this season. No concerns stamina-wise and appears versatile with regard to ground but improvement is certainly needed on handicap debut in this sphere.
LTO Selection:
13:50 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Based on the summary, it is difficult to predict with certainty which horse will do well. However, some key contenders to consider are 2/1 (1) CITY CHIEF, who has a strong track record and a winning yard, and 4.5/1 (2) OSCAR ELITE, who has had recent success and performed well in a competitive race. 8/1 (6) TEMPTATIONINMILAN is also worth considering for their consistency and previous success in big-field handicaps.
CITY CHIEF took another step forward when landing the Towton at Wetherby and the steadier of 12 stone may not be enough to stop Nicky Henderson's progressive chaser from completing a hat-trick. Reynoldstown winner Oscar Elite was far from disgraced in fifth in the Ultima at Cheltenham and a bold bid is expected, while Sail Away is capable of better now returned to 3m. Handicap debutant Where It All Began and Temptationinmilan represent the Irish challenge and they can't be discounted in a competitive contest.
Low-mileage 7-y-o SAIL AWAY shaped as though all his ability remains firmly intact when runner-up back from a 10-month absence at Chepstow. Moving back up in trip here looks a good move and he could be the answer. It wasn't a particularly strong Grade 2 novice that City Chief won at Wetherby but he is greatly respected nonetheless. Oscar Elite is also feared on the back of his creditable effort in the Ultima and Irish-raider Temptationinmilan shoud have a part to play, too.
A race full of in-form horses. OSCAR ELITE is streetwise and it was a notable effort to be fifth behind Corach Rambler at Cheltenham.
(9) L'eau Du Sud 8.5/1, Useful hurdler in France last season and has made a positive start in handicaps for new yard, third at Kempton over Christmas then filling the same position in Morebattle at Kelso (Colonel Mustard ahead in second). Yard has excellent record in top handicap hurdles, including a win in this in 2016.
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1st (8) (3.5/1 +50%) Rubaud
3.5/1(+50%)
(8) Rubaud 3.5/1, Useful on the Flat in France and similar standard over hurdles. Too lit up when fading into tenth in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury but resumed progress in a first-time hood (retained) when landing Grade 2 Dovecote at Kempton. On the shortlist.
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2nd (2) (4.5/1 -13%) Colonel Mustard
4.5/1(-13%)
(2) Colonel Mustard 4.5/1, Developed into a very useful hurdler last term. In frame in 2 maiden chases in Ireland before Christmas and ran a stormer returned to hurdles when 2 lengths second to Benson in Morebattle at Kelso (2m) last month, racing closer to pace than ideal. Major player.
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3rd (5) (6.5/1 +0%) Anna Bunina
6.5/1(+0%)
(5) Anna Bunina 6.5/1, Classy mare who won this off 12 lb lower last year and scored 3 times (2 hurdle, 1 Flat) in a very productive spell last summer. Respectable ninth of 24 in the County at Cheltenham but it underlines that she needs more from her current mark.
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4th (12) (14/1 +22%) Parisencore
14/1(+22%)
(12) Parisencore 14/1, Made it three wins in 4 starts when returning from a break to see off 6 rivals in 2m Wetherby handicap in October. Disappointing behind First Street in Gerry Feilden next time but quickly back on track when runner-up at Musselburgh in February. 4 lb out of handicap.
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5th (10) (11/1 -10%) Salsada
11/1(-10%)
(10) Salsada 11/1, Useful Flat/hurdles winner who got right back on track when second to Epatante in 2m Grade 2 at Doncaster in January. Has to run from 3 lb out of the weights here but still no surprise to see her in the shake-up.
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6th (6) (14/1 -17%) Milkwood
14/1(-17%)
(6) Milkwood 14/1, Won this race off 4 lb higher in 2021 but this season's efforts raise doubts over whether he's quite the force of old, pulling up in Martin Pipe at Cheltenham last month. First-time hood worn on that occasion is quickly discarded.
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7th (4) (8/1 -33%) Soaring Glory
8/1(-33%)
(4) Soaring Glory 8/1, Smart hurdler who won the Betfair Hurdle in 2021. Failed to take to chasing on reappearance and not at best back hurdling at Newbury just after Christmas. Off since. Fresh for this stage of season but hard to be sure what form he's in.
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8th (1) (6/1 +40%) First Street
6/1(+40%)
(1) First Street 6/1, Resumed with a win in the Gerry Feilden at Newbury (2m) in November. Matched that level when keeping-on third in Grade 2 Relkeel at Cheltenham (2½m) on New Year's Day. Respectable mid-field finish in County Hurdle at Cheltenham last month. His mark demands a very smart effort.
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9th (3) (7/1 +42%) Highway One O Two
7/1(+42%)
(3) Highway One O Two 7/1, Like many from this yard, returned in excellent form in the autumn, winning over 2m at Ascot in October. Back to that sort of level when sixth of 24 to Faivoir in County at Cheltenham last time. Ought to be competitive from an unchanged mark.
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|PU| (11) (50/1 -25%) Royal Mogul
50/1(-25%)
(11) Royal Mogul 50/1, Fairly useful maiden in bumpers for Fergal O'Brien and sound start over hurdles for new yard, winning maiden at Catterick in November and novice at Newcastle in February. Unexposed but this a tough ask from out of the weights on handicap debut.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 1) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
7/1 (8) RUBAUD and 7.5/1 (9) L'EAU DU SUD are both strong contenders based on their recent form and the fact that their yards have a history of success in top handicap hurdles. 4/1 (2) COLONEL MUSTARD and 6/1 (4) SOARING GLORY also have the potential to do well based on their prior successes, while 11/1 (10) SALSADA could surprise despite running from out of the weights. 12/1 (6) MILKWOOD and 40/1 (11) ROYAL MOGUL seem less likely to perform well based on recent form and being out of the weights, respectively.
Last year's winner Anna Bunina heads to post in a bid to retain her crown, but she's now 12lb higher than for that success and it might be worth taking a chance on another previous winner, MILKWOOD. Neil Mulholland's charge was impressive when coasting home to beat the aforementioned in the 2021 renewal. He's not been at his best so far this season but, from 4lb below that winning mark, it would be no surprise were he to shine back at this venue. Colonel Mustard appeals as a key player following his second in the Morebattle, along with First Street and Soaring Glory.
Irish-raider COLONEL MUSTARD shaped very well when faring comfortably best of those who raced up with the pace when second in the Morebattle at Kelso and can go one better in another valuable Scottish handicap hurdle now. Rubaud and L'Eau du Sud, who was a place behind the selection in the Morebattle, head the dangers in a good renewal.
This can go to COLONEL MUSTARD who was back on track at Kelso and looks a major player after his light campaign.
(3) Datsalrightgino 8/1, Improved model sent chasing, off the mark at Chepstow (2m) in November. Ran a cracker when runner-up in Timeform Novices' Handicap in January and backed that up when filling same spot in Gr 2 Pendil. Pulled up at Cheltenham last month but may have resented first-time cheekpieces (left off here).
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2nd (5) (2.5/1 +38%) Thunder Rock
2.5/1(+38%)
(5) Thunder Rock 2.5/1, Four-time hurdle winner last season and plenty to like about pair of novice handicap chase victories at up to 19f earlier this term. Creditable efforts in stronger company next 2 outings but was a shade underwhelming upped in trip in Brown Advisory at Cheltenham last time. This is easier.
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3rd (6) (14/1 -115%) Unexpected Party
14/1(-115%)
(6) Unexpected Party 14/1, Progressive hurdler last season who has performed well in this sphere without winning, including when third to Stage Star in Golden Millar at Cheltenham (19.8f) last month, merely passing beaten horses. Needs to find a bit more to break his duck over fences at this level.
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4th (1) (16/1 -14%) Hang In There
16/1(-14%)
(1) Hang In There 16/1, Smart hurdler who has won 5 of his 6 completed starts over fences, including a Grade 2 at Wincanton (20.2f) on his most outing in November. That was a weak affair though, and he looks vulnerable under a penalty returning from a break.
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|F| (7) (3/1 +45%) Telmesomethinggirl
3/1(+45%)
(7) Telmesomethinggirl 3/1, Smart hurdler who came good at the second time of asking over fences in small-field Naas maiden (20f, soft) in January. Jumped more fluently when running to a similar level in defeat in a Thurles listed event next time and warrants respect upped in grade in receipt of weight.
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|PU| (2) (2/1 +11%) Balco Coastal
2/1(+11%)
(2) Balco Coastal 2/1, Two-time novice hurdle winner who has shown smart form over fences, easily scoring at Kempton before runner-up to Gerri Colombe in Scilly Isles at Sandown (20f). Well held in Turners at the Cheltenham Festival but he's the one to beat if bouncing back.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Ayr Maiden Chase (Class 1) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Based on the summary, 4/1 (5) THUNDER ROCK and 5.5/1 (7) TELMESOMETHINGGIRL are the most likely contenders to do well in their upcoming races. 4/1 (5) THUNDER ROCK has shown good form in previous outings and has just come off a weaker performance in a tougher race, while 5.5/1 (7) TELMESOMETHINGGIRL has shown promise in her two previous chases and is receiving weight. However, 2.25/1 (2) BALCO COASTAL cannot be discounted if he bounces back from a disappointing Cheltenham Festival run.
BALCO COASTAL can be forgiven his disappointing effort when failing to beat a rival home in the Turners Novices' Chase at Cheltenham last month as the ground had turned against him. However, a reproduction of his penultimate start when chasing home the likeable Gerri Colombe at Sandown gives him strong claims. Thunder Rock didn't appear to stay when sixth behind The Real Whacker in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase and should find this more to his liking. Hang In There will appreciate underfoot conditions and is also noted.
BALCO COASTAL was well held in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival last time, but he gave Gerri Colombe a scare in the Scilly Isles at Sandown on his penultimate outing, so is well worth another chance, especially now returning to slightly calmer waters. Telmesomethinggirl jumped with greater fluency when second at Thurles on her most recent outing and could be dangerous in receipt of weight. Thunder Rock also commands respect on his earlier form.
A below-par run at Cheltenham would need to be forgiven but BALCO COASTAL is the form pick judged on his second in a Grade 1 at Sandown.
(6) Kitty's Light 4/1, Runner-up in this contest 12 months ago and he got back on track when bagging Eider at Newcastle 56 days ago, getting up late on. Cheekpieces are refitted and he's not taken lightly despite taking an 8 lb rise.
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2nd (12) (25/1 +11%) Cooper's Cross
25/1(+11%)
(12) Cooper's Cross 25/1, Dual chase winner this term who was running another good race when fell 4 out in Topham at Aintree (21.1f, good to soft) 8 days ago. No forlorn hope over this longer distance.
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3rd (14) (40/1 +20%) Flash De Touzaine
40/1(+20%)
(14) Flash De Touzaine 40/1, Opened his account over fences at Galway in October and posted a solid fifth in first-time cheekpieces in 3m Navan handicap 33 days ago. More is required significantly up in trip here.
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4th (2) (16/1 +43%) Threeunderthrufive
16/1(+43%)
(2) Threeunderthrufive 16/1, Won 4 novice chases last term but yet to score this season and tongue tied when eighth of 23 in Ultima at Cheltenham (25f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on with more needed.
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5th (19) (14/1 +36%) Magna Sam
14/1(+36%)
(19) Magna Sam 14/1, Better than ever after 9 months off on his yard debut when landing Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February. That form has been franked so he can't be ruled out despite being 3 lb out of the handicap.
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6th (17) (4/1 +43%) Your Own Story
4/1(+43%)
(17) Your Own Story 4/1, Suited by an increased test of stamina when getting off the mark over fences at Wetherby (31f). Bettered that form when second in 3m4f Haydock handicap later in March so he needs considering despite being 1 lb out of the handicap.
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7th (22) (25/1 +38%) Half Shot
25/1(+38%)
(22) Half Shot 25/1, Opened his chase account at Sedgefield in October and has continued in very good form, runner-up in 3m2f Kelso handicap four weeks ago. 7 lb "wrong" in the weight here but still no forlorn hope.
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8th (4) (22/1 +0%) Empire Steel
22/1(+0%)
(4) Empire Steel 22/1, Resumed winning ways in 4-runner listed chase at Kelso (23.4f, good to soft) 49 days ago by ¾ length from Le Milos. Significantly up in trip. Needs considering.
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9th (10) (25/1 +24%) Lord Accord
25/1(+24%)
(10) Lord Accord 25/1, Useful handicap chaser who was successful at Cheltenham in October. Largely below par since though, including when pulling up in Kim Muir at Cheltenham. Others are preferred.
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|B| (1) (18/1 +28%) Dusart
18/1(+28%)
(1) Dusart 18/1, Quickly made up into a very smart performer over fences last season, winning 3 of his 4 starts, but he jumped with little fluency when puled up in Cotswold Chase at Cheltenham (25.2f, good to soft) 84 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now with something to prove.
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|F| (11) (8.5/1 +29%) Flash Collonges
8.5/1(+29%)
(11) Flash Collonges 8.5/1, Got off the mark in this sphere in 5-runner handicap at Newbury (23.4f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Should stay this longer distance and he can't be dismissed for yard which has a good record here.
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|U| (20) (12/1 +45%) Mighty Thunder
12/1(+45%)
(20) Mighty Thunder 12/1, Won this event in 2021 but seems not the force of old nowadays, never-dangerous fifth to Elvis Mail in handicap chase at Kelso (26.2f) 28 days ago. This greater stamina test will suit but he's 3 lb "wrong" in the weights.
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10th (13) (18/1 +10%) Cap Du Nord
18/1(+10%)
(13) Cap Du Nord 18/1, Back to winning ways in valuable event at Ascot in February but only ninth in 3m Kempton handicap a week later. Possibly found the run coming too quickly there so possibilities after a break.
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11th (23) (50/1 +0%) Small Present
50/1(+0%)
(23) Small Present 50/1, Useful stayer over hurdles but his chase efforts this season have been disappointing. Others are much preferred.
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|PU| (7) (8/1 +43%) Malina Girl
8/1(+43%)
(7) Malina Girl 8/1, Irish novice who recorded her third win of the season in 13-runner handicap chase at Downpatrick (28.6f, heavy) 20 days ago. Remains unexposed as a stayer so she's firmly in the picture despite having a career-high mark to overcome.
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|PU| (15) (9/1 +25%) Manothepeople
9/1(+25%)
(15) Manothepeople 9/1, Went 2-2 over fences in 3m Chepstow novice handicap in December and posted very good second of 3 in 23f Newbury handicap after a break last time. May do better still now going over a marathon trip. Shortlisted.
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|PU| (8) (16/1 +27%) Undersupervision
16/1(+27%)
(8) Undersupervision 16/1, Unreliable sort but he turned in one of his better efforts when second of 7 in handicap chase at Doncaster (26f, good) 49 days ago. Up in trip. Others remain more persuasive.
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|PU| (9) (50/1 -25%) Ruthless Article
50/1(-25%)
(9) Ruthless Article 50/1, Better than ever last summer when scoring at Uttoxeter but he beat only one back from an 8-month break at Ascot 20 days ago. Has something to prove now.
LTO Selection:
15:35 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 1) 32f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
14/1 (19) MAGNA SAM and 8/1 (15) MANOTHEPEOPLE are both strong contenders based on their recent form and performances over longer distances. However, 22/1 (4) EMPIRE STEEL's recent victory in a listed chase and significant increase in trip make him an interesting choice as well.
Fresh from landing Aintree's big prize with Corach Rambler last Saturday, Lucinda Russell has an excellent chance of winning this contest for the second time with YOUR OWN STORY. The seven-year-old has always promised to benefit from an extreme test of stamina, as shown when scoring over 3m7f at Wetherby on his penultimate start, and makes plenty of appeal following his subsequent second at Haydock. Monbeg Genius was third in the Ultima at Cheltenham to Corach Rambler and has to enter calculations, along with 2022 runner-up Kitty's Light.
Jonjo O'Neill's MONBEG GENIUS is a young chaser firmly on the up and looks weighted to gain his biggest prize yet having run a cracker when a clear third to Corach Rambler in Cheltenham's Ultima last time. Irish challenger Malina Girl is another novice with better days ahead of her and Gavin Cromwell's mare is feared most, with last year's runner-up Kitty's Light, hat-trick seeking Famous Bridge and Your Own Story completing the shortlist.
The yard can complete a famous National double thanks to YOUR OWN STORY (nap). Next best are Undersupervision and Kitty's Light.
(7) Serious Operator 1.2/1, Successful in 2 of his 3 starts in points and made a winning start over hurdles in likeable fashion at Kelso (20.9f) in October. Doubled tally under a penalty at Newcastle and this easier than the Grade 2 he contested in February.
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2nd (2) (6.5/1 +28%) Hunters Call
6.5/1(+28%)
(2) Hunters Call 6.5/1, Veteran who was a ready winner of a Bangor handicap on return last season and performed with credit when third in the same race on his return this time round. However, safely held back from a break twice since. Cheekpieces back on.
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3rd (6) (5.5/1 -83%) Uhtred
5.5/1(-83%)
(6) Uhtred 5.5/1, Useful hurdler who ended time with Joseph O'Brien in good heart, successful in 19.3f beginners chase at Downpatrick in August. Hasn't made much of an impact for present connections but he does lurk on a dangerous mark as a result.
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4th (5) (5/1 -67%) Kihavah
5/1(-67%)
(5) Kihavah 5/1, In winning form on the Flat last year and he resumed over timber with a good second of 12 in a competitive 2m handicap at Market Rasen in September. Back at that sort of level at Musselburgh in February but has stamina to prove over this far.
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5th (1) (9/1 +36%) J'ai Froid
9/1(+36%)
(1) J'ai Froid 9/1, Progressive hurdler earlier in his career but first spell over fences didn't really go to plan. Showed nothing back from a year off over timber at Ascot 3 weeks ago.
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6th (4) (16/1 -113%) Glinger Flame
16/1(-113%)
(4) Glinger Flame 16/1, Something of a Hexham specialist, gaining 4 of his 5 wins at that track and founf only one too good back there when last seen in October 2021. Well-being taken on trust but he's in very capable hands.
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7th (8) (20/1 -67%) Curious Times
20/1(-67%)
(8) Curious Times 20/1, Scored at Perth in September and best run since when third at Carlisle (17f) in November. Turned in a poor effort over 20.5f here last time though so needs to get back on track.
LTO Selection:
16:10 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Based on the summary, 2.75/1 (7) SERIOUS OPERATOR seems like the horse that will do well. He has been successful in 2 of his 3 starts in points, made a winning start over hurdles, and doubled his tally under a penalty at Newcastle. Additionally, it is noted that this race is easier than the Grade 2 he contested in February.
If lining up following his success here on Friday, this may prove easy work for HUGOS NEW HORSE, who rattled off four wins in a row before a fine third in Grade 3 company at Sandown. The second, fifth and eighth from that contest have all won since and he could prove a class apart in this company. Serious Operator drops in both grade and trip on his handicap debut and could ask most questions, while Kihavah and Glinger Flame also have place credentials.
Despite having his winning run ended at Sandown last month, HUGOS NEW HORSE (also engaged here Friday) arguably improved when third in what was a deep handicap, and from the same mark, he makes plenty of appeal. Serious Operator is back at a more realistic level and is a big threat, with Uhtred one to monitor in the betting.
The lightly raced SERIOUS OPERATOR could have untapped potential and gets the verdict on his handicap debut.
(1) Voix Du Reve 7/1, Yet to score this term but has tumbled down the weights and return to better ground could see upturn in form.
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2nd (7) (4/1 +27%) Castletown
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(7) Castletown 4/1, Been a regular in this contest (won in 2019, fourth last year) and proved consistent this season, making the frame in all of his 8 starts. Not seen since November but can go well fresh and figures off a handy mark.
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3rd (6) (9/1 +36%) No Rematch
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(6) No Rematch 9/1, Back to winning ways in claiming hurdle at Leicester in February. Disappointed subsequently, however, and remains to be seen if switch to new yard sparks a revival in form.
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4th (5) (4/1 -60%) Leading Force
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(5) Leading Force 4/1, Irish point winner who has finished runner-up in 4 of his 5 starts over hurdles, latest a 10-runner novice at Hexham (20.1f, heavy, 6/4) 23 days ago. Switches to handicaps and is one for the shortlist.
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5th (4) (10/1 +17%) Restandbethankful
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(4) Restandbethankful 10/1, Scored 3 times over timber for Olly Murphy but without a win in 6 starts over fences this term, including on yard debut at Musselburgh last month. Bit to prove back over smaller obstacles now.
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6th (8) (3.5/1 +30%) Euchan Falls
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(8) Euchan Falls 3.5/1, Has taken his form up a level since fitted with cheekpieces, landing 2m4f handicaps at Musselburgh and this course. Far from disgraced in hat-trick bid at Kelso last month and likely to give another good account.
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7th (3) (4/1 +0%) Guernesey
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(3) Guernesey 4/1, Generally consistent when trained by Philip Hobbs, scoring at Warwick on good ground in October. Not reached same level in either start for new yard but may have been undone by testing conditions at Taunton latest and could be a player here.
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16:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
5/1 (8) EUCHAN FALLS is likely to do well as he has taken his form up a level since being fitted with cheekpieces and has been performing consistently in recent races.
Better Getalong was third in this race 12 months ago off the same mark but he isn't getting any younger, nor is the consistent Castletown. In contrast, Leading Force is just starting out really, and enters the handicap ranks on the back of four consecutive seconds. EUCHAN FALLS supplemented a Musselburgh win when following up over this C&D, and lost little in defeat when fourth in a Kelso class 2 last time. Mike Smith's six-year-old might be the one to beat under his light weight.
The return to better ground should suit GUERNESEY, who has been given a chance by the handicapper and shaped as if back in form last time. Castletown and Leading Force should also go well.
Ridden by the promising William Maggs, LEADING FORCE earns the vote on handicap debut after going down narrowly at Hexham last time.
(3) Bumble Bee Bet 2.75/1, Court Cave gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2½m) Eye Candy and fair hurdler/fairly useful chase winner (stayed 21f) Verona Opera. Worth monitoring in the betting.
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2nd (2) (3.33/1 +52%) Luckie Seven
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(2) Luckie Seven 3.33/1, Promising start when runner-up at Doncaster and went one better in cosy fashion there last month. More improvement on the cards and could double his tally.
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3rd (8) (16/1 -14%) Recoded
16/1(-14%)
(8) Recoded 16/1, Kodiac gelding. Dam maiden on Flat in USA. Stable had a debut winner recently and he's bred to have speed, so one to consider. Wears tongue strap.
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4th (5) (10/1 -11%) Giacosa
10/1(-11%)
(5) Giacosa 10/1, Out of a winning hurdler and showed something to work on when third over C&D 54 days ago. Open to improvement, so merits respect.
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5th (4) (8/1 -129%) Champagne Admiral
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(4) Champagne Admiral 8/1, Followed an encouraging fourth at Punchestown with an underwhelming effort at Gowran 42 days ago. Others are more appealing.
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6th (13) (11/1 -38%) Slugger
11/1(-38%)
(13) Slugger 11/1, Hooded and heavily backed prior to a fourth-place finish at Newcastle, then found only one too good over C&D last time. Needs more if he's to open his account.
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7th (6) (8/1 -60%) Impatient
8/1(-60%)
(6) Impatient 8/1, Quite expensive as a store horse and, sent off at 7/4, he showed plenty to work on when second at Newcastle 135 days ago. Seemingly quite well regarded and should go well again.
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8th (9) (28/1 -211%) River Ayr
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(9) River Ayr 28/1, Half-brother to 3 winners and promise when second of 5 in bumper at this C&D (good to firm) on NH debut 42 days ago. Improvement would put him in the mix.
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9th (7) (33/1 -32%) Mac's Legacy
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(7) Mac's Legacy 33/1, Brother to a bumper winner and offered some encouragement when fourth at Hereford. Likely to improve but has plenty to find.
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10th (10) (8/1 -45%) Whosmydaddy
8/1(-45%)
(10) Whosmydaddy 8/1, £18,000 3-y-o, £40,000 5-y-o, Atlantic Waves gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Stooshie and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler The Distant Lady. Easy winner sole start in British points (Jan 8), so looks a player.
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11th (11) (11/1 +83%) Bay West
11/1(+83%)
(11) Bay West 11/1, Westerner gelding. Dam, well held sole start over hurdles, half-sister to very smart hurdler (2m winner) Blue Bajan. Fell sole start in points (Feb 25).
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
6/1 (2) LUCKIE SEVEN and 6/1 (10) WHOSMYDADDY are two horses that could do well based on the summary. 6/1 (2) LUCKIE SEVEN has already had a promising start and could continue to improve, while 6/1 (10) WHOSMYDADDY has shown potential in British points and has a strong pedigree. 5.5/1 (6) IMPATIENT and 11/1 (5) GIACOSA also have some potential for improvement.
Luckie Seven confirmed the promise of his debut second at Doncaster by going one better at the same venue, although this race can throw up a smart winner and he must concede weight to some interesting rivals. Impatient couldn't justify favouritism at Newcastle, but there was nothing wrong with his effort to fill the runner-up berth. Slugger and Giacosa took minor honours here but even though he lacks their experience under Rules, WHOSMYDADDY created a good impression when scoring between the flags and he is preferred.
LUCKIE SEVEN still looked green when opening his account at Doncaster in March and he's fancied to find further improvement in order to supplement that win. Whosmydaddy looks a notable recruit from points and Impatient can build on an encouraging debut.
The vote goes to LUCKIE SEVEN, who is open to progress after an easy Doncaster win, ahead of Impatient.
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