November 02 / 13.58 Ayr

13.58

Good To Soft

United Council Of Racecourse Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 3m 0f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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United Council Of Racecourse Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: P124-7 D BF

Last run: 169 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite at Kilbeggan in May but she had previously been in good form, winning a novice at Musselburgh, going down narrowly in a Listed novice at Doncaster and fading only late on in a handicap over this C&D; could still have untapped potential and may well be the answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

14:40 Doncaster

Ottizzini

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: S R B Crawford

Returned from a break with comfortable all-the-way win in six-runner handicap at Ayr (3m, good), but then ran poorly in stronger race at Haydock; up in grade and will probably require a personal best.

7/1

2nd

2

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 1

14:40 Doncaster

Ottizzini

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: S R B Crawford

Returned from a break with comfortable all-the-way win in six-runner handicap at Ayr (3m, good), but then ran poorly in stronger race at Haydock; up in grade and will probably require a personal best.

7/1

9

23rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:30 Haydock

Ottizzini

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: S R B Crawford

Returned from a break with a comfortable, all-the-way win in six-runner handicap at Ayr (3m, good) three weeks ago; also effective on soft ground; that was a career best and further improvement can't be ruled out, but she's gone up 7lb and this race is a much tougher test of her credentials.

33/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -11552 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Had a productive spring and summer, winning twice, and he ran right up to his best when second of six at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month; stays 3m and, unlike some of these returning from absences, has no fitness concerns; solid candidate.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Faithfulflyer

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders, went third before 7th, not fluent 4 out

11/4

2nd

5

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Faithfulflyer

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

in touch with leaders, went third before 7th, not fluent 4 out

11/4

2nd

3

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:05 Kelso

Faithfulflyer

11st 7lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

held up in rear

5/1

Form: 1155-1 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Showed typical tenacity when scoring under Murray Dodd at Hexham (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago, a third success (one of them over C&D) from his last five starts; in the mix despite career-high mark.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:07 Carlisle

Shoeshine Boy

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

Won under Murray Dodd on his reappearance at Hexham (2m7f, soft) in October to add to his wins at Ayr and Kelso earlier this year; 2lb out of the handicap today and below par at Ayr last time, but perhaps the good ground wasn't ideal; has run really well on both visits here; in with a shout.

12/1

5th

10

15th Dec 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:07 Carlisle

Shoeshine Boy

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

Won under Murray Dodd on his reappearance at Hexham (2m7f, soft) in October to add to his wins at Ayr and Kelso earlier this year; 2lb out of the handicap today and below par at Ayr last time, but perhaps the good ground wasn't ideal; has run really well on both visits here; in with a shout.

12/1

3rd

6

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Shoeshine Boy

10st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Donald Whillans

in touch with leaders, went second before 7th, soon niggled along briefly

4/1

Form: F2069- CD

Last run: 197 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2022 but was disappointing in the main in 2023-24, including when only sixth behind Glinger Flame 12 months ago; now has something to prove after a summer off, but the handicapper has given him a chance and he has had a breathing operation; not without hope of a revival.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:25 Ayr

Wakool

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

He may have needed last month's comeback run here (soundly beaten) and he continues to drop down the weights, but for good reason; last season was disappointing in the main; needs to turn things around; a tongue-tie goes on.

10/1

10th

1

2nd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:25 Ayr

Wakool

12st 0lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

He may have needed last month's comeback run here (soundly beaten) and he continues to drop down the weights, but for good reason; last season was disappointing in the main; needs to turn things around; a tongue-tie goes on.

10/1

Form: 3113-8 CD

Last run: 97 days

W: 12st 0lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Veteran who still managed three wins last season, including this race (good to soft) off a 1lb lower mark than today's; dangerous on a course he loves but he needs to put a poor run in the summer well behind him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Glinger Flame

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

held up in rear, not fluent 7th

11/2

5th

1

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Glinger Flame

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

held up in rear, not fluent 7th

11/2

8th

1

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

15:25 Uttoxeter

Glinger Flame

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Veteran who was as good as ever in winning at Kelso (2m5f, good) and Ayr (3m, good to soft) last year and his Doncaster third in December was no backward step; has won after a break in the past so he needs taking seriously.

10/1

Form: 5563P- BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Campaigned solely over fences last season, placed just once from six outings; needs a revival after over six months off but returning to hurdling (2-6 earlier in career) could give her a boost and her stable has been among the winners.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

15:13 Kelso

Haute Estime

11st 8lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Lucinda Russell

Placed off 3lb higher in North Wales National at Bangor (3m5f, heavy) in February but has been well beaten on all three starts since, most recently when upped to 4m and fitted with cheekpieces (retained) for Borders National here three weeks ago; needs to turn a corner.

7/1

2nd

3

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

15:13 Kelso

Haute Estime

11st 8lb

J: Mr Nick Orpwood

T: Lucinda Russell

held up in rear, hampered by faller 1st, headway and in touch with leaders 7th

7/1

6th

7

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

4m 0f 90y

Class 3

14:05 Kelso

Haute Estime

11st 2lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.40
Straight Forecast £10.12
Trifecta £18.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Faithfulflyer

SPOTLIGHT:

Ottizzini

The Guardian:

Shoeshine Boy

Telegraph:

Glinger Flame

POSTDATA:

Faithfulflyer

The Times:

Faithfulflyer

The Sun:

Faithfulflyer

Daily Record:

Faithfulflyer

TOPSPEED:

Ottizzini

D Express:

Ottizzini

Daily Mirror:

Shoeshine Boy

The Star:

Shoeshine Boy

Daily Mail:

Glinger Flame