GB - Ayr - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

19.5f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Heavy (Soft in places)

11.0K

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Verdict

LADDIE COOPER MIA looked ahead of her mark for most of the way starting out for this yard at Sedgefield on return and is of strong interest here. Rock N Roll Champ is becoming well handicapped, while So Many Roads should come on for his return.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	Made first impact over hurdles when fourth at Sedgefield on return/yard debut last month, looking ahead of her mark for most of the way (well backed). Of interest again. 1st Pick 7 Laddie Cooper Mia (Ire) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Adam Nicol J: Brian Hughes T: Adam Nicol	95	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Made first impact over hurdles when fourth at Sedgefield on return/yard debut last month, looking ahead of her mark for most of the way (well backed). Of interest again.
8	Well held last 4 starts, including comeback run at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Mark continues to slide at least (on good mark on pick of last season's form). 2nd Pick 8 Rock N Roll Champ (Ire) Jockey: Edward Austin Trainer: Sandy Forster J: Edward Austin T: Sandy Forster	100	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Well held last 4 starts, including comeback run at Carlisle 3 weeks ago. Mark continues to slide at least (on good mark on pick of last season's form).
4	Winless since handicap debut over a slightly longer trip here (heavy) in January 2023, though was running well before unseating 3 out on second chase start here in February. Looked rusty on C&D return last month and entitled to come on for that. 3rd Pick 4 So Many Roads Jockey: Richie Mclernon Trainer: Donald Whillans J: Richie Mclernon T: Donald Whillans	98	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Winless since handicap debut over a slightly longer trip here (heavy) in January 2023, though was running well before unseating 3 out on second chase start here in February. Looked rusty on C&D return last month and entitled to come on for that.

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