Ayr stages day one of the three-day Ayr Gold Cup Festival.
Ayr
R1 – Mr Colonel
R2 – Harb
R3 – Financer
R4 – Aeolian
R5 – The Childe Of Hale
R6 – Redarna
RACE | SELECTION | PRICE | REASON |
Race 1 Almins Vantage/Lallemand Magniva Classic EBF Novice Stakes |
Mr Colonel
|
4/9
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- Yard won this race in 2021 - Showed plenty of promise on debut when a close second in a maiden at Hamilton a month ago over this distance
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Race 2 Jackie And Janet Mack 65th Anniversary Handicap
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Harb |
9/2 |
- Proven over course and distance after a narrow victory against Royal Duke last month - Jockey has a 20% strike rate at this venue (in the past year) |
Race 3 Ladbrokes 'Free Bet At Ayr' Kilkerran Handicap
|
Financer |
13/2 |
- Won this race last year off a handicap mark of 78. - Four-year-olds have a good record in the race, winning 6 out of the last 9 renewals - Strong result two outings back when runner-up in a Racing League Handicap at Windsor
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Race 4 British Stallion Studs Scottish Premier Series EBF Fillies' Handicap
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Aeolian |
11/10
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- Proven over this journey after winning a novice event at Newmarket - Back down in grade on handicap debut and open to further progress - Trainer in good form operating at a 23% strike rate on turf in the last two weeks
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Race 5 RBC Brewin Dolphin Wealth Management Handicap
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The Childe Of Hale |
5/2 |
- Upped in trip after a narrow victory in this handicap grade at Doncaster - Holds a progressive profile |
Race 6 RBC Brewin Dolphin Wealth Management Handicap
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Redarna |
11/2 |
- Eight-time course winner - Won off a mark of 81 here last October - Can go well from a high draw |
