Ayr 02 January 2025

Going: Soft
 
 
Mostly sunny

Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: -0.3° - 3.5°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 6.4 mph NW

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12:10 Ayr (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Ayr Racecourse Racing Club Only 30 Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 4f 100y

Winner £4,547 - 11 ran

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Form Snapshot

YOUNG GETAWAY has shown a fair amount of promise on both hurdle outings so far, including when third to a useful type of Dan Skelton's here in October, and the six-year-old is expected to benefit from a step up in distance. Al Kalila has a level of form that suggests he is likely to enter the reckoning on his first outing since Punchestown last April. Others for the shortlist include Jeune Prince and St Olan's Well.

2

12:40 Ayr (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Ayrshire Wedding Show 2 February Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m

Winner £4,547 - 10 ran

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WALKING ON A DREAM made a pleasing start when finishing runner-up over C&D in October and this appears to represent an excellent opportunity for Lucinda Russell's gelding to go one better. Famous Liss is capable of being in the mix judged on his novice form last summer. The return to 2m may well be another positive, while Glenville appeals as the type to improve on his first attempt over hurdles.

3

13:10 Ayr (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Midburn Construction Ltd Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 110y

Winner £4,225 - 4 ran

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HOMBRE DE GUERRA won a maiden hurdle here in March last year before struggling to land a blow at the Scottish National meeting on handicap debut. Nick Alexander's gelding was no match for Caldwell Potter on his chasing/seasonal bow at Carlisle but it was a solid beginning in this sphere and this might be the time to catch him, especially on his second start after a wind operation. Park Annonciade and Imaginary Dragon complete the shortlist.

4

13:40 Ayr (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Ayrshire Cancer Support Masquerade Ball Handicap Hurdle

2m 4f 100y

Winner £4,225 - 18 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Freshened up following a costly Southwell defeat in the summer, ALRIGHT DAI made amends with an impressive victory at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and he is 5lb well-in under his penalty. The cheekpieces that appeared to do the trick in Lincolnshire stay on and he can follow up. Achnamara's penalty leaves him 6lb lower than his revised rating so the Sedgefield scorer looks very dangerous. Cave Hill arrives on the back of a breakthrough triumph at Newcastle and is noted too.

5

14:15 Ayr (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Karaoke At The Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Chase

3m 20y

Winner £7,922 - 5 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Whistle Stop Tour was a progressive hurdler and looks set to continue that forward momentum after making it second-time lucky over fences at Kelso. Even so, a chance is still taken on the fitness of GOLD CUP BAILLY, who took this prize in 2023. Winless, albeit quite lightly raced since, his last three chase starts have come in Grade 3/premier handicap company and he can make the most of the drop in class. Special Rate also commands respect.

6

14:50 Ayr (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Quiz Night At Golf Inn Prestwick Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

2m 4f 110y

Winner £7,393 - 6 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

PRESIDENT SCOTTIE was far from disgraced when finishing second on his chasing debut at Haydock and is only 2lb higher for that performance. With plenty of scope for improvement, the gelding might be able to go one better. The main threat could be Hashtag Boum, who occupied the runner-up berth in this grade at Uttoxeter last time and should go well. Choose A Copper completes the shortlist.

7

15:25 Ayr (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Hurdle

3m 70y

Winner £7,922 - 10 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

HAZY GLEN made a successful handicap debut at Haydock on his most recent outing and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 5lb for that triumph. He takes a step up in trip, which could eke out the improvement required to go in again. Both Barrels justified favouritism over an extended 2m6f at Kelso last April and could get involved on his reappearance. Forged Well is another to watch out for.

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