GB - Ayr - Race 7

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

24.3f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

23.0K

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Verdict

The step up in trip and switch to handicap company produced an improved display from HIGHLAND FASHION and totally unexposed as a stayer, he can defy a 4 lb rise. Authorized Mission has made an excellent start to life with Nicky Richards and he's a huge threat, with Whistle Stop Tour also of some interest.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
7	Split a pair of subsequent graded novice hurdle winners on final start in bumpers. Shaped like a stayer several times in novice season over hurdles and upped to 23.7f, he showed improved form when making a winning handicap debut at Newcastle in November. Should be plenty more to come. 1st Pick 7 Highland Fashion Jockey: Callum Bewley Trainer: Ian Duncan J: Callum Bewley T: Ian Duncan	100	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Split a pair of subsequent graded novice hurdle winners on final start in bumpers. Shaped like a stayer several times in novice season over hurdles and upped to 23.7f, he showed improved form when making a winning handicap debut at Newcastle in November. Should be plenty more to come.
4	Much improved when bolting up in a 21f Kelso handicap on his return for new yard in November. Raised 14 lb but confirmed he's on the up with a second to a fellow in-form rival at Kelso 4 weeks ago and 3m should be within range. Major claims. 2nd Pick 4 Authorized Mission Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Nicky Richards J: Brian Hughes T: Nicky Richards	98	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Much improved when bolting up in a 21f Kelso handicap on his return for new yard in November. Raised 14 lb but confirmed he's on the up with a second to a fellow in-form rival at Kelso 4 weeks ago and 3m should be within range. Major claims.
3	Progressed when winning back-to-back handicap chases at Kelso and Ayr (both at around 3m on deep ground) last season. More miss than hit since, but he's now 3 lb below the mark of his latest success and will be a danger to all if he puts his best foot forward. 3rd Pick 3 Whistle Stop Tour (Ire) Jockey: Gregor Walkingshaw Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Gregor Walkingshaw T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	96	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Progressed when winning back-to-back handicap chases at Kelso and Ayr (both at around 3m on deep ground) last season. More miss than hit since, but he's now 3 lb below the mark of his latest success and will be a danger to all if he puts his best foot forward.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.

Breeder

The owner of a horse’s dam – or mother - at the time a horse is foaled.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.