GB - Ayr - Race 6

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

20.5f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

20.5K

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Verdict

The pick of several plausible candidates is YOUNG JACK, who ended last term on a downer over hurdles but he made a very bright start to this season when runner-up on chase debut at Kelso. Jipcot performed with credit on his latest start in this sphere and needs considering off an attractive mark, while Captain Butler should improve on what he showed on his first start over fences at Aintree. Junker d'Allier also has claims and chase debutant Big John Wayne needs a second look, too.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Mixed record over hurdles last season but managed to win twice and he pulled clear of the rest when second on return/chase debut at Kelso (23.4f, soft). Open to improvement in this sphere and he's high on the shortlist. 1st Pick 7 Young Jack (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Mania Trainer: Chris Grant J: Ryan Mania T: Chris Grant	100	-	-	-	24%	10/3
Analysis Mixed record over hurdles last season but managed to win twice and he pulled clear of the rest when second on return/chase debut at Kelso (23.4f, soft). Open to improvement in this sphere and he's high on the shortlist.
3	Back to very best following wind surgery when readily landing a Newbury handicap hurdle last December. No show in Grade 3 handicaps in that sphere at the big spring festivals but resumes in this sphere on a potentially handy mark and is an interesting contender. 2nd Pick 3 Jipcot (Fr) Jockey: Kielan Woods Trainer: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill J: Kielan Woods T: Jonjo & A.J. O'neill	94	-	-	-	12%	8/1
Analysis Back to very best following wind surgery when readily landing a Newbury handicap hurdle last December. No show in Grade 3 handicaps in that sphere at the big spring festivals but resumes in this sphere on a potentially handy mark and is an interesting contender.
6	Point winner who landed a Newcastle bumper and Kelso maiden hurdle for Pauline Robson. Good start for this yard when runner-up on return in a handicap hurdle here in November and entitled to step up on subsequent chase debut at Aintree where his jumping let him down in the second half of the race. 3rd Pick 6 Captain Butler (Ire) Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Ruth Jefferson J: Craig Nichol T: Ruth Jefferson	96	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Point winner who landed a Newcastle bumper and Kelso maiden hurdle for Pauline Robson. Good start for this yard when runner-up on return in a handicap hurdle here in November and entitled to step up on subsequent chase debut at Aintree where his jumping let him down in the second half of the race.

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