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17:37 Ayr

Soft

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  • 1m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 304002 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Capable handicapper when the mud is flying and even good to soft would have been a bit too lively when runner-up over 1m5f here 11 days ago; sure to go well.

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9th

10

(3)

3rd Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Newmarket

Clansman

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Raced too freely in July when he attempted 2m for the only time; kept on well to win over 1m7f at Ayr (soft) one month ago and good third on heavy ground there (1m5f) nine days later, so he's an in-form candidate.

5/1

3rd

1

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:40 Ayr

Clansman

10st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

midfield

100/30

1st

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Ayr

Clansman

10st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Liam Bailey

Capable handicapper when the mud is flying and even good to soft would have been a bit too lively when runner-up over 1m5f here 11 days ago; sure to go well.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 76686

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced filly who showed a bit more when a 6l sixth of ten at Redcar last time (1m6f, good); more needed and conditions are a grey area.

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7th

5

(6)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Bracken

9st 1lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, held up in rear

7/2

3rd

9

(5)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Lady Bracken

8st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Lightly raced 3yo who showed improved form when runner-up at Ayr (1m7f, soft) a fortnight ago, when she stayed alone towards the far side in the straight; key player if backing up that run with another good one.

7/2

2nd

9

(9)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Ayr

Lady Bracken

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Lightly raced filly who showed a bit more when a 6l sixth of ten at Redcar last time (1m6f, good); more needed and conditions are a grey area.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 395342

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict

Nine-race maiden who has been absent since early August, but that day at Nottingham she was clear of the rest in chasing home a sharp improver (won three more since); assured stayer who goes well in the mud.

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3rd

7

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

12:50 Sedgefield

Cantalupo Bella

10st 7lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-11 on the Flat, but in the frame on five occasions at up to 2m; worth a second look especially if market positive.

13/2

6th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Cantalupo Bella

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

0-10 but has run well to make the frame on her last three starts (1m3f-2m, soft/heavy) and she's also shown promise on fast ground; wears a first-time visor and makes more appeal than most in this weak race.

4/1

7/1

Form: 822425 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict

Narrow winner of this 12 months ago off 1lb higher; runner-up in three of her last five runs and soft ground won't bother her.

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4th

5

(4)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

16:40 Musselburgh

Aighear

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-10 this season but some good performances, including when second here (1m5f, good) and when fourth at Ayr (1m7f, soft) last time; a possible.

13/2

4th

6

(3)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Ayr

Aighear

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jim Goldie

Narrow winner of this 12 months ago off 1lb higher; runner-up in three of her last five runs and soft ground won't bother her.

7/1

Form: -55546

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

1m6f AW scorer for previous yard; only 1-20 overall and hasn't fired in two 1m4f handicaps since returning from a break.

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6th

4

(11)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:05 Newcastle (AW)

Heatherdown Hero

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Rebecca Menzies

Heavy ground looked all too much when tailed off the last time but was beaten just under 8l here the run before (2m); only 1-23 and others are probably in better nick right now.

8/1

9th

4

(6)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:22 Catterick

Heatherdown Hero

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear throughout, outpaced 3f out, weakened 2f out, tailed off

12/1

4th

5

(9)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Heatherdown Hero

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-6 for current yard but latest effort (1m7f) wasn't devoid of promise and he looks well worth a crack at 2m; attractively treated, having won off 4lb higher last October, and interesting with Hollie Doyle booked.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-3426

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Threatening since joining this yard but didn't look entirely at home on soft ground when below par on latest start at Hamilton in July.

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2nd

5

(8)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Cloud

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Fair form earlier in the year but rather disappointing last three starts (well beaten over C&D last time); cheekpieces now tried; others stronger.

7/1

7th

6

(1)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Dancing Cloud

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gemma Tutty

Seven-race maiden; ran well over 1m5f at Newbury in July; ties in with Heatherdown Hero on 1m7f running last month but, unlike that opponent, didn't shape as if he'll be suited by 2m.

12/1

6th

3

(2)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Ayr

Dancing Cloud

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Threatening since joining this yard but didn't look entirely at home on soft ground when below par on latest start at Hamilton in July.

6/1

Form: -33223 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict

Yet another good run in defeat at Thirsk (1m6f, good) but he's still to win a race and can take plenty of driving; all best form is on good or good to soft.

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7th

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Ayr

Michael’s Pledge

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Yet another good run in defeat at Thirsk (1m6f, good) but he's still to win a race and can take plenty of driving; all best form is on good or good to soft.

7/2

3rd

7

(6)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

Michael’s Pledge

8st 10lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Quinn

held up in rear

5/2

2nd

7

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ripon

Michael’s Pledge

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 2f out, switched left 1f out, bit short of room final 110yds, stayed on and went second towards finish

3/1

Form: 580547

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

Both wins have been on the AW and he was well behind Clansman over 1m5f on good to soft here 11 days ago.

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9th

10

(1)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:30 Newcastle (AW)

Crystal Guard

9st 3lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't been quite at his best since winning over C&D off 7lb higher in January; has dropped to a career-low mark and interesting on first run back after a wind op for his in-form yard.

8/1

8th

5

(6)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Ayr

Crystal Guard

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Iain Jardine

Both wins have been on the AW and he was well behind Clansman over 1m5f on good to soft here 11 days ago.

14/1

7th

11

(6)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:10 Ayr

Crystal Guard

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Iain Jardine

Score twice on AW last winter, the only wins in a 24-race career; stayed on from a poor position in an amateur riders' event over C&D last month and not disgraced on AW latest; it could be argued that he's returning to form, but it's a long time since he made a serious impact on turf.

14/1

9th
7 (7)
Pammi

33/1

Form: 7/9989

Last run: 74 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict

Won her final start, a 3m soft-ground handicap hurdle at Perth; has struggled on the Flat this year and a strike-rate of 1-34 on turf (Flat) is worrying.

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8th

8

8th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

12:35 Musselburgh

Pammi

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Perth (3m, soft; good ground fine) in September and her heavy defeat on the Flat last month isn't a concern in today's context as she's shown very little in that code this season; however, her last seven wins have all come at Perth and it's a long time since she ran well here.

14/1

9th

7

(7)

3rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Ayr

Pammi

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Won her final start, a 3m soft-ground handicap hurdle at Perth; has struggled on the Flat this year and a strike-rate of 1-34 on turf (Flat) is worrying.

33/1

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Straight Forecast £512.60
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cantalupo Bella

Telegraph:

Michael's Pledge

RP RATINGS:

Clansman

The Sun:

Lady Bracken

The Times:

Dancing Cloud

POSTDATA:

Aighear

The Guardian:

Cantalupo Bella

The Star:

Cantalupo Bella

Daily Record:

Cantalupo Bella

Daily Mail:

Michael's Pledge

D Express:

Michael's Pledge

Daily Mirror:

Clansman