GB - Ayr - Race 3

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

10f

Handicap

Turf

Heavy (Soft in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

Plenty to consider but KEEP AN EYE ON IT was unlucky not to beat his elders at Carlisle 6 weeks ago and can make amends with trip/ground unlikely to be an issue. Star Cast, Kokanee and Mehmas Champion all rate serious threats.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Shown plenty of promise since switched to handicaps, winning here (1m) in August after a 4-month break. Unlucky not to follow up taking on his elders for the first time at Carlisle 6 weeks ago (conceding first run) and he remains of strong interest over a trip he's likely to stay. 1st Pick 9 Keep An Eye On It Jockey: David Nolan Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood J: David Nolan T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood	97	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Shown plenty of promise since switched to handicaps, winning here (1m) in August after a 4-month break. Unlucky not to follow up taking on his elders for the first time at Carlisle 6 weeks ago (conceding first run) and he remains of strong interest over a trip he's likely to stay.
2	On the go since the turn of the year and gained a superb sixth win of 2026 over C&D (soft) in June. Has reached the frame from this career-high mark all 3 starts since and this looks slightly easier. 2nd Pick 2 Star Cast Jockey: Jake Dickson Trainer: Gemma Tutty J: Jake Dickson T: Gemma Tutty	99	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis On the go since the turn of the year and gained a superb sixth win of 2026 over C&D (soft) in June. Has reached the frame from this career-high mark all 3 starts since and this looks slightly easier.
4	Right back to his best with testing ground proving ideal when winning at Lingfield off 1 lb lower in June. Not in the same form under quicker conditions since but going is now in his favour. 3rd Pick 4 Kokanee (Ire) Jockey: Rowan Scott Trainer: Ed Dunlop J: Rowan Scott T: Ed Dunlop	100	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Right back to his best with testing ground proving ideal when winning at Lingfield off 1 lb lower in June. Not in the same form under quicker conditions since but going is now in his favour.

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