GB - Ayr - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

10f

Handicap

Turf

Good

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

The addition of Danny Tudhope could see keen-going ZEBRA STAR notch a third course success. A solid case can be made for Off Spin, Shifter and Recobella, while Mr Withington is another to note in a tricky handicap.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
7	3 lb lower than when successful over C&D this time last year. Back in form but paid the price for her typical early exuberance when fourth over C&D latest. Addition of Danny Tudhope may well bring out the best in her. 1st Pick 7 Zebra Star (Ire) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Trainer: R. Mike Smith J: Daniel Tudhope T: R. Mike Smith	94	-	-	-	19%
Analysis 3 lb lower than when successful over C&D this time last year. Back in form but paid the price for her typical early exuberance when fourth over C&D latest. Addition of Danny Tudhope may well bring out the best in her.
2	Continued run of good form with solid third in C&D handicap latest. Wasn't ideally placed on that occasion and is entitled to go closer this time. 2nd Pick 2 Off Spin (Ire) Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	97	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Continued run of good form with solid third in C&D handicap latest. Wasn't ideally placed on that occasion and is entitled to go closer this time.
6	C&D winner confirmed herself back in good heart when chasing home a thriving 3-y-o over C&D last time. Still on a handy mark and should go well in bid to end long losing run. 3rd Pick 6 Shifter Jockey: Paula Muir Trainer: Wilf Storey J: Paula Muir T: Wilf Storey	96	-	-	-	23%
Analysis C&D winner confirmed herself back in good heart when chasing home a thriving 3-y-o over C&D last time. Still on a handy mark and should go well in bid to end long losing run.

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