Ayr
Tomorrow, April 28, 2025FlatClass 66f
Verdict
Verdict
Despite being backed into favouritism, ROYAL DUKE looked a shade rusty on his Musselburgh reappearance over 5f 4 weeks ago. He was sticking at it nicely by the end though, and returned to 6f, he could be the answer. Ramon di Loria and the class-dropping mare Inanna head up the opposition.
Royal Duke
Ramon Di Loria
Inanna
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 6. Ramon Di LoriaJ: Tommie JakesT: Ewan WhillansF: 46-568213
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in March. Good third of 10 in handicap (10/3) at Musselburgh (7.1f, good) 26 days ago considering he raced freely and was denied a clear run. Remains of firm interest. - 1. InannaJ: Amie WaughT: Jim GoldieF: 1273U-803
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictTwo turf wins last autumn but has had issues at the start on AW this winter. Much more like it when third of 9 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good, 13/2) 6 days ago, left poorly placed given blindfold was removed late. Major player down in class. 
5. King of the JungleJ: Archie YoungT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 52-253534- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictThree wins from 12 runs last year. Good fourth of 11 in handicap at Leicester (6f, good, 6/1) 2 days ago.- 9. Royal DukeJ: Rhys ElliottT: R. Mike SmithF: 8623162-4
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 50
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictSent off 4/1 and respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good) 26 days ago, nearest finish. Shortlist material back over 6f with that under his belt. 
3. White UmbrellaJ: Jack NichollsT: Christopher KellettF: 6636245-6- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2024. 9/1, promising reappearance sixth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 21 days ago, not ideally placed. Expected to build on that.
8. Giselles IzzyJ: Mohammed Lyes TabtiT: Iain JardineF: 67747-463- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 53
- Days Since Last Run:
- 97
VerdictC&D winner. Three wins from 19 runs last year. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 14/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Newcastle (6f). Off 97 days but failure to settle can hold her back.
2. Jump The GunJ: Kaiya FraserT: Iain JardineF: 8088-0555- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 48
VerdictUnreliable type. Course winner. 22/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 48 days ago. Does need everything to fall right (regular slow starter).
7. RoryJ: Lauren YoungT: Jim GoldieF: 0-0803556- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictUnreliable sort. Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7.1f, 4/1) 53 days ago, left poorly placed. Others more persuasive given overall profile.
10. Bernie The BearJ: Alex JaryT: Linda PerrattF: 77265393- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 46
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictTwenty-six runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, respectable third of 7 in minor event at Newcastle (6f) 39 days ago.
4. Agnes GreyJ: Zak WheatleyT: John & Sean QuinnF: 78091866-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 58
- Days Since Last Run:
- 181
VerdictBelow form sixth of 10 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy, 6/1). Off 6 months and still 3 lb above last winning mark.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite