GB - Ayr - Race 7

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

20.5f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

TRAVIS WHEATLEY was an impressive winner from the front at Newcastle at the end of last month and he looks the one beat if proving as effective over this longer trip. Guchen arrives seeking a hat-trick under Aamilah Aswat and is shortlisted, alongside the well-treated Balboa.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Edged down the weights after joining the upwardly-mobile Adam Nicol yard before getting off the mark in fine style from the front in a 13-runner handicap hurdle (17f, good) at Newcastle 17 days ago. Up 9 lb but had plenty in hand there and should go well again. 1st Pick 9 Travis Wheatley (Ire) Jockey: Rian Corcoran Trainer: Adam Nicol J: Rian Corcoran T: Adam Nicol	97	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Edged down the weights after joining the upwardly-mobile Adam Nicol yard before getting off the mark in fine style from the front in a 13-runner handicap hurdle (17f, good) at Newcastle 17 days ago. Up 9 lb but had plenty in hand there and should go well again.
1	Improved when off the mark at Kempton (21f) at the start of February and advanced his form even further sporting a first-time tongue strap when recording a 19-length victory in a 13-runner event at Newbury (20.5f) later that month. Respected from 10 lb higher. 2nd Pick 1 Guchen (Fr) Jockey: Aamilah Aswat Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls J: Aamilah Aswat T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	98	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Improved when off the mark at Kempton (21f) at the start of February and advanced his form even further sporting a first-time tongue strap when recording a 19-length victory in a 13-runner event at Newbury (20.5f) later that month. Respected from 10 lb higher.
8	Been a long time since his sole win but has proved more competitive from reduced marks of late, quickly returning to form after a bit of a blip when third at Wincanton (24.7f, good) 25 days ago. Equally capable over this trip and he should be in the mix again. 3rd Pick 8 Balboa Jockey: Mr Jack Stenhouse Trainer: Seamus Mullins J: Mr Jack Stenhouse T: Seamus Mullins	98	-	-	-	8%	12/1
Analysis Been a long time since his sole win but has proved more competitive from reduced marks of late, quickly returning to form after a bit of a blip when third at Wincanton (24.7f, good) 25 days ago. Equally capable over this trip and he should be in the mix again.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Main Track Only

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A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

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