Ayr

Tomorrow, HurdleClass 42m

A strong form case can be made for handicap debutant HOSAAMM but he remains a risky betting proposition having refused to race last time. Dance Thief ran a cracker to finish a close second in this race last year and should go well again off the same mark, while Maple improved to open his account on final start last season and could feature if ready to roll on reappearance. Veteran C&D winner Thereisnodoubt would be feared if the ground becomes testing.

  • Hosaamm
  • Dance Thief
  • Maple
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Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 4. Maple
    J: Craig NicholT: Ruth Jefferson
    F: 4U22432-1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    11-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    108
    Days Since Last Run:
    168
    Verdict
    Plenty of creditable placed efforts last season, finishing ahead of a couple of next time out winners at Perth. Found improvement to get off the mark with a comfortable success at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good) in May and he's a player if ready to roll on reappearance.
  • 6. Dance Thief
    J: Ben SmithT: R. Mike Smith
    F: 3/2261233-
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    204
    Verdict
    Generally consistent type who ran a cracker (off this mark) to finish a head second in this race last year and bagged his first chase success at this track in February. No surprise to see him run well again with headgear removed on return.
  • 3. Ravenscraig Castle
    J: William MaggsT: Iain Jardine
    F: 42555-914
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    77
    Verdict
    Deservedly ended a lengthy losing run at Perth (16.2f) in July and wasn't disgraced over the same C&D when fourth in a better race in August. Respected back down in grade following a short break.
  • 2. Hosaamm
    J: Danny McMenaminT: Adrian Keatley
    F: 21R-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    12-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    273
    Verdict
    Useful performer on Flat for Owen Burrows (sold for 78,000 gns). Chased home a subsequent improver on hurdling debut before scoring cosily at Wetherby. but blotted his copybook by refusing to race at Musselburgh last time. Leading contender on form but comes with risks attached on handicap debut.
  • 1. Thereisnodoubt
    J: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore
    F: 742/94531-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    12
    Weight:
    12-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    111
    Days Since Last Run:
    238
    Verdict
    Veteran capitalised on a falling mark when winning over C&D (heavy) in March, finding plenty to get the better of an in-form rival. He'll relish any rainfall and a 3 lb rise doesn't look insurmountable if returning in similar form.
  • 11. Balally Park
    J: Ross ChapmanT: Rebecca Menzies
    F: 84-96262U
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    10-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Ex-Irish maiden hurdler posted a better effort when second at Kelso (18.1f) in September but failed to complete on chase debut 3 weeks ago. Cheekpieces refitted for hurdles return and while inconsistent, he has place claims if on a going day.
  • 5. Just Call Me Lucy
    J: Jamie HamiltonT: Mark Walford
    F: 178/3312P-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    238
    Verdict
    Bumper winner got off the mark over hurdles at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) on Boxing Day but denied herself the chance to follow up that victory when blundering at Carlisle next time. Well held on handicap debut at this track (21.4f) in March and may need further respite from the handicapper.
  • 9. Fostered Phil
    J: Ryan ManiaT: William Young Jnr
    F: 44-436133
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    11
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    101
    Days Since Last Run:
    11
    Verdict
    Veteran was picked up cheaply by current connections and was backed at long odds when successful at Perth in September. Shaped as if still in good form when third at Kelso and Perth subsequently and should remain competitive down in trip.
  • 8. Ozzy Cosmo
    J: Bruce LynnT: N. W. Alexander
    F: 1FF/6P3P-
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    101
    Days Since Last Run:
    208
    Verdict
    Irish point recruit who landed a 2m course novice hurdle on Rules debut in December 2023 but fell on two subsequent hurdle starts. Didn't improve for fences, pulling up on first start following wind surgery at Kelso last time. Something to prove back over hurdles.
  • 12. Velvet Vulcan
    J: Nathan MoscropT: R. Mike Smith
    F: 4-4
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    84
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Modest on Flat (stays 1½m, latest win in August) and was probably unsuited by heavy going when well beaten in a Flat handicap on stable debut here last month. Races from 9 lb out of the weights on first start in a handicap hurdle and will need to settle much better than previously.
  • 7. Sao Carlos
    J: Sean QuinlanT: Lizzie Quinlan
    F: 147/533U5-
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    194
    Verdict
    Sole hurdle success came in a 2m maiden hurdle at Wetherby (heavy) and didn't enhance his form in handicaps or over fences for Olly Murphy. First start for new connections and the handicapper has given him a chance to be competitive on hurdles return.
  • 10. Dees Getaway
    J: Edward AustinT: George Bewley
    F: 1709-634P
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Fair maiden hurdle winner in Ireland and shaped well on final start for J. P. Dempsey when fourth at Bellewstown (20.5f) in July. Shaped as if needing the run in very testing conditions at Hexham (20.1f) last month but remains to be seen if she's closer to form back over 2m with tongue tie refitted.
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