Ayr
Tomorrow, HurdleClass 33m
Verdict
Verdict
In a trappy 7-runner handicap, veteran ELVIS MAIL could be the way to go given his fine record when fresh. Nab Wood is still lightly raced for his age and makes appeal back over 3m (unseated early on previous attempt), while it will be interesting to see what the market makes of the returning Esprit du Potier on handicap debut.
Elvis Mail
Nab Wood
Esprit Du Potier
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 4. Esprit Du PotierJ: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell & Michael ScudamoreF: 221P17/
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 127
- Days Since Last Run:
- 567
VerdictDual bumper winner looked a useful prospect when making all at this track in January 2024 and ran as well as could be expected when seventh in the Grade 1 Mersey at Aintree. Missed last season but not dismissed if the market suggests he's ready to roll on return/handicap debut. 
3. Lavida AdivaJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Ruth JeffersonF: 2/6812412-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 130
- Days Since Last Run:
- 203
VerdictShowed her speed for shorter (won over 2½m at Aintree) when upped in trip to land a mares' listed race at Kelso (24.5f) in March. Ran another fine race when runner-up over C&D last time and a slowly run race could play into her hands on reappearance.- 7. Nab WoodJ: Danny McMenaminT: Nicky RichardsF: 7211/62U5-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 123
- Days Since Last Run:
- 245
VerdictLooked potentially useful when winning twice at Kelso (22.7f) in early 2024. Progressed again when narrowly denied by Ginger Mail at this track (20.4f) in January and wasn't disgraced over a sharp enough test last time. Still low mileage for his age and looks interesting stepped up to 3m. 
5. Whistle Stop TourJ: Gregor WalkingshawT: Lucinda Russell & Michael ScudamoreF: 3/3115P5-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 125
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictThird in a strong C&D handicap on latest hurdle start. Initially progressive over fences last season but became disappointing. Given a considerate return to action last time and remains to be seen if he's closer to form in a change of headgear off 3 lb lower hurdles mark.
2. Famous BridgeJ: Sean QuinlanT: Nicky RichardsF: PU4/231d6P-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 131
- Days Since Last Run:
- 203
VerdictWon over hurdles here as a novice but better known as a staying chaser nowadays. First past the post in the Grand National Trial at Haydock and sixth in the Ultima last season but pulled-up in the Scottish National in April. Off lower hurdles mark here but this could be a pipe-opener.- 1. Elvis MailJ: Dominic HislopT: N. W. AlexanderF: 17371P/1P-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 137
- Days Since Last Run:
- 322
VerdictVeteran course winner who enhanced his fine record fresh when landing a 3m2f handicap chase at Kelso last autumn. Ran no sort of race at Doncaster subsequently but drops in grade on return to hurdles and no surprise to see him make another winning reappearance. 
6. Ginger MailJ: Bruce LynnT: N. W. AlexanderF: 320/451PP-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 124
- Days Since Last Run:
- 245
VerdictFortunate winner when stepped up in distance at this track (20.5f) in January but followed up with back-to-back poor runs. Has gone well fresh previously though and pedigree (half-brother to the opposing Elvis Mail) offers more hope now upped markedly in trip.- Unnamed Favourite
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