GB - Ayr - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

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Verdict

Class droppers BENACRE and Hale End could be the pair to focus on, with marginal preference for the former fitted with headgear for the first time in a while. Last-time-out winners Mayor of Maghera and Runninsonofagun complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	Ran well plenty of times in the first few months of the year, including when winning at Newcastle in February. More miss than hit since but this represents a drop in class and with headgear back on, he looks interesting. 1st Pick 5 Benacre (Ire) Jockey: Oliver Stammers Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: Oliver Stammers T: Charlie Johnston	100	-	-	-	9%
Analysis Ran well plenty of times in the first few months of the year, including when winning at Newcastle in February. More miss than hit since but this represents a drop in class and with headgear back on, he looks interesting.
1	Strong at the finish when off the mark for the season over 1m at Wetherby in April. Runner-up next 2 starts, including a very narrow reversal over C&D before finding step up in class too much the last twice. Back in his pay grade and he's a major player. 2nd Pick 1 Hale End (Ire) Jockey: S. B. Kirrane Trainer: Michael Dods J: S. B. Kirrane T: Michael Dods	96	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Strong at the finish when off the mark for the season over 1m at Wetherby in April. Runner-up next 2 starts, including a very narrow reversal over C&D before finding step up in class too much the last twice. Back in his pay grade and he's a major player.
7	Confirmed good start for this yard when finally doubling career tally in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago (9f). Up just 2 lb so he can be a factor again. 3rd Pick 7 Mayor Of Maghera Jockey: Sam James Trainer: R. Mike Smith J: Sam James T: R. Mike Smith	98	-	-	-	12%
Analysis Confirmed good start for this yard when finally doubling career tally in first-time cheekpieces at Musselburgh 3 weeks ago (9f). Up just 2 lb so he can be a factor again.

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