March 10 / 16.20 Ayr

16.20

Good

Visit Irish Store Sales With ITM EBF Mares’ “NH” Novices’ Hurdle (EBF Mares NH Novices) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4409.63
  • 2m 4f 100y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Visit Irish Store Sales With ITM EBF Mares’ “NH” Novices’ Hurdle (EBF Mares NH Novices) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain and snow

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 311 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Bids to completes a hat-trick after clearcut 2m4f wins at Sedgefield (good to soft) and Market Rasen (good) this year; quite closely matched on the figures with the other dual hurdle winner in this line-up, Ruby Island, and ought to be right in the thick of things.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

4th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

15:30 Wetherby

Windtothelightning

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear of midfield, headway after 4 out, disputed lead going best 3 out, led and went clear approaching last, went further clear run-in, easily

5/1

3rd

9

20th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

13:30 Cheltenham

Windtothelightning

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Progressive novice who has won three of her four hurdle races, the last two over 2m4f on good ground; almost certainly needs to improve to land this prize but probably still has potential.

6/1

1st

2

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Windtothelightning

11st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Bids to completes a hat-trick after clearcut 2m4f wins at Sedgefield (good to soft) and Market Rasen (good) this year; quite closely matched on the figures with the other dual hurdle winner in this line-up, Ruby Island, and ought to be right in the thick of things.

11/8

13/8

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 1-2411 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in Listed Cheltenham bumper in in November (good ground) and is 2-2 since switched to hurdles, the wins gained over 2m here and at Wetherby (both good to soft); open to improvement over today's longer trip and a very obvious contender.
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7th

2

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 1

14:40 Newbury

Ruby Island

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Northern mare who has a solid record, including form figures of 112 since switched to hurdles; close second when upped to 2m4f at Ayr most recently; still open to further improvement and holds major claims provided she takes well to first-time headgear.

6/1

2nd

1

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Ruby Island

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made the frame in Listed Cheltenham bumper in in November (good ground) and is 2-2 since switched to hurdles, the wins gained over 2m here and at Wetherby (both good to soft); open to improvement over today's longer trip and a very obvious contender.

13/8

1st

2

4th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Wetherby

Ruby Island

11st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

midfield, headway after 3rd, pushed along home turn, led after 3 out, kept on well

7/4

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 127

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won good-ground Uttoxeter bumper on debut in September and was respectable seventh when upped to Listed grade at Cheltenham (good) in November; over 8l behind Ruby Island on latter occasion but is 12lb better off with her here and could have a say on today's hurdling debut.
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0

1

9th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

15:55 Sedgefield

Bridget Breeze

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

in touch with leaders, hit 4th

9/2

Form: 65

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise on bumper debut in October and when fifth of seven over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) last month; others look much stronger.
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11th

8

26th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 5

17:05 Carlisle

Torosay

11st 7lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Getaway mare who has been brought along steadily, posting a good third of ten in 2m4f Hexham maiden hurdle in March; yard is among the winners so she can go well on her first venture into handicap company.

12/1

Form: 48

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made reasonably encouraging bumper debut at Newcastle (AW) in January but was last of eight in what looked a weaker race than this when switched to hurdling at Musselburgh (1m7f, soft) last month; up in trip today.
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5th

7

30th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Theirshegoes

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Didn't make her debut until January and is 0-7 over hurdles but her Perth third in April (3m, good to soft) suggests she can make an impact from this mark; yard has turned a corner since her reappearance and it would be no surprise if she begins to fulfil her potential.

13/2

5th

7

28th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

17:04 Kelso

Theirshegoes

10st 13lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

held up in rear, headway before 5 out, weakened approaching last

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on point debut last April and not seen again since; could be considered only if attracting good market support; tongue-tie fitted.
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4th

7

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

14:10 Perth

Turkey And Ham

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Noel C Kelly

Always behind when 22-1 for handicap debut at Hexham (2m4f, good) two months ago; considered only if much stronger in the betting today; tongue-tie refitted.

16/1

11th

5

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Turkey And Ham

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Noel C Kelly

Unable to land a telling blow in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f) this year but makes her handicap debut in a low-grade event and might get more competitive this time.

12/1

Form: 90-PP

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at huge odds in two maiden hurdles here last month (2m4f/2m3f); makes no appeal.
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7th

9

14th Apr 2023

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:30 Sedgefield

Alien Encounter

10st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Leonard Kerr

Well beaten at triple-figure odds in all four hurdles starts.

100/1

5th

5

26th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

12:50 Carlisle

Alien Encounter

10st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Has shown very little across her five runs; cheekpieces go on.

100/1

7th

4

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Alien Encounter

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Leonard Kerr

Pulled up at huge odds in two maiden hurdles here last month (2m4f/2m3f); makes no appeal.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form: -70417 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement to win over C&D (heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in January, her third start over hurdles, but takes on stronger opposition today and has since been well beaten in a 3m handicap here.
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4

11th Mar 2023

Good

2m 5f 91y

Class 4

14:10 Ayr

El Poppochapo

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: S R B Crawford

Off the mark over hurdles at the fourth attempt when winning a 2m4f novice here (heavy) in January; faded before stamina became an issue in the race won by On We Go over 3m here last time; questions to answer after that display.

9/1

3

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

El Poppochapo

11st 7lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: S R B Crawford

Displayed improvement to win over C&D (heavy; first-time cheekpieces) in January, her third start over hurdles, but takes on stronger opposition today and has since been well beaten in a 3m handicap here.

10/1

7th

2

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:25 Ayr

El Poppochapo

11st 12lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Stayed on strongly in first-time cheekpieces when off the mark over hurdles here (2m4f mares' novice, heavy) last month; up in trip for the switch to handicap company in the hands of a capable 7lb claimer; one for the shortlist.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam point winner, half-sister to useful 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Deans Road; has pretty good standard to reach on debut.
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7

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Elmley Lovett

11st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

28-1 when a weakener at Wetherby (2m5f, soft) and unlikely to be anywhere near good enough to trouble the best of these.

50/1

6th

4

31st Mar 2023

Soft

2m 5f 56y

Class 4

13:40 Wetherby

Elmley Lovett

11st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

Third foal; dam point winner, half-sister to useful 2m-2m6f hurdle/chase winner Deans Road; her rivals don't set a daunting standard for this debut run and her trainer can ready one first time; check the betting.

9/1

5

11th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Elmley Lovett

10st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Rose Dobbin

Form: 0P

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some temperament and no significant promise in two points and two maiden hurdles in Ireland; blinkered for today's stable debut; can't be recommended.
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0

5

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 107y

13:03 Fairyhouse

Glen Ali

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Has struggled since rejoining her original trainer after an unsuccessful stint with Iain Jardine; jumped badly at Perth last time; no appeal.

20/1

0

6

27th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

15:30 Perth

Glen Ali

10st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Temperamental mare who has struggled in two maiden hurdles and two beginners' chases for new stable this season; has much more realistic chance at the weights in this low-grade handicap and Harry Cobden is an interesting booking but she remains a very risky proposition.

16/1

6th

5

8th Aug 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 76y

19:00 Roscommon

Glen Ali

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Poor hurdler and finished tailed off on switch to chasing at Kilbeggan (2m3f, soft; 250-1).

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten only about 16l when midfield in a course bumper last month (good to soft) but never looked dangerous; needs to take a big step forward on today's hurdling debut.
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9th

9

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:30 Perth

Jean Armour

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Never dangerous when beaten 16l in a bumper and she failed to complete on her hurdling debut; now goes in a tongue-tie.

66/1

8

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Jean Armour

11st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Beaten only about 16l when midfield in a course bumper last month (good to soft) but never looked dangerous; needs to take a big step forward on today's hurdling debut.

66/1

9th

8

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Ayr

Jean Armour

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: R Mike Smith

Second foal; dam runner-up in 2m2f bumper, sister to 2m4f hurdle winner Load Up Time; stable 0-31 in bumpers during last five seasons.

50/1

Form: 66PF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
About 65l behind El Poppochapo over C&D (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut in January and failed to complete both subsequent races.
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7th

8

17th May 2023

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Not In Kansas

10st 10lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: N W Alexander

in touch with leaders

7/1

8th

12

17th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 25y

Class 4

13:40 Kelso

Not In Kansas

10st 12lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

Struggled on her first two hurdling starts (2m4f/2m) and fell when last in action; easy to overlook.

100/1

9

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:20 Ayr

Not In Kansas

11st 0lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

About 65l behind El Poppochapo over C&D (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut in January and failed to complete both subsequent races.

100/1

Non-runners

El Poppochapo, Elmley Lovett, Not In Kansas

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Payout
Exacta £3.60
Straight Forecast £3.39
Trifecta £7.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Windtothelightning

TOPSPEED:

Ruby Island

RP Ratings:

Windtothelightning

POSTDATA:

Windtothelightning

Telegraph:

Windtothelightning

D Express:

Windtothelightning

Daily Mirror:

Windtothelightning

The Star:

Windtothelightning

Daily Record:

Windtothelightning

The Times:

Ruby Island

The Guardian:

Ruby Island

Daily Mail:

Ruby Island

The Sun:

Ruby Island