17:20 Ayr

Friday 20 September 2024

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Slater Menswear Handicap

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 5  |   1m 5f 26y  |   Good  |   13 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:21  |   Winning time: 2m 55.73s
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Ravenscraig Castlep,t11
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-2| J: A Mullen| T: I Jardine| OR:  70| CD
12/1
C&D winner who comes here on a lengthy losing run but didn't fare badly without being seen to best effect when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on and lower in weights than he's been for a long time.
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(1)
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Southern Voyagep22
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-1| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR:  69
17/2
Latest win at Doncaster in May. Good fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 50/1) 22 days ago. Each-way possibilities once more.
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(3)
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Galahad Threepwoodh14
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-13| J: D C Costello| T: Ewan Whillans| OR:  67
80/1
Has finished nearer last than first in handful of starts since joining present yard, albeit unsuited by the way the race developed when ninth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good, 100/1) 14 days ago. Mark has eased further but would need to see market support to make him of interest.
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(15)
Horse silk
Love Safariv152
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-11| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR:  72
9/1
Lightly-raced maiden who went close on a couple of occasions for Charlie Johnston earlier this season. Disappointing on final 2 starts for that yard, so hopes pinned on a stable switch/change of headgear perking him up.
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(11)
Horse silk
Tilsittp,t24
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-7| J: Rhys Elliott(7)| T: R M Smith| OR:  61| C
14/1
Twenty five runs since last win in 2022 but mark has steadily eased as a result and he was a creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f) 24 days ago, albeit finding less than looked likely off the bridle. Others appeal more for win purposes.
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(14)
Horse silk
Glasses Upp14
Age: 9|  Weight: 9-6| J: D Allan| T: R M Smith| OR:  60| C
25/1
Isn't the force of old but justified support to end a losing run here (1¼m) in August but not in the same form either outing since, eighth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good, 28/1) 14 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
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(5)
Horse silk
L'Eagle Aid32
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR:  67
4/1
Fair gelding who bounced back to form to make most of good opportunity in 5-runner Catterick novice (12f) 32 days ago, going clear over 1f out and eased close home. Interesting if he can use that as a springboard back in handicaps.
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(6)
Horse silk
Lindwallt10
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-5| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR:  59| D
20/1
3-time winner earlier in career for Sir Mark Prescott. Placed on a couple of occasions upon joining new yard this summer but recent exploits on AW/turf haven't been so inspiring. Blinkers worn last time quickly discarded here.
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(4)
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Belle Of Annandalev34
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-4| J: P J McDonald| T: A Keatley| OR:  58
12/1
Dual hurdles winner last year who comes here having not been disgraced in that sphere of late, fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f) 34 days ago, running on. Visor back on returned to the Flat and on a workable mark judged on pick of form in this sphere.
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(10)
Horse silk
Annandale6
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-3| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR:  57| CD
4/1
On a long losing run but not for first time this year he wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Musselburgh (8f, good to firm) 6 days ago, faring best of those held up. Effective at this longer trip (C&D winner) and he's interesting re-united with Paul Mulrennan.
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(12)
Horse silk
Caballo De Marp10
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Shepherd| T: George Scott| OR:  64
11/4
Lightly-raced maiden who went agonisingly close to bucking that trend when second of 5 in handicap at Lingfield (12f, AW) 10 days ago, rallying final 50 yds and edged out post. Unexposed at this trip and respected for in-form yard.
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(8)
Horse silk
Thomas G38
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: D Nolan| T: T D Barron| OR:  64
22/1
Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in maiden (17/2) at Hamilton (9.2f, good) 38 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut and betting may prove a useful guide.
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Well Plantedp11
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-3| J: Jason Hart| T: R M Smith| OR:  57
125/1
Flat/hurdles winner but struggling for form in latter sphere in recent months, again failing to beat a rival when last of 8 in handicap at Perth (16.2f) 11 days ago. Has gone well over this C&D in the past but would need to see market confidence behind him. One of 3 runners from this yard.
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Rule 4

Rule 4 applies to board prices only - deduction 10p in the pound

Non-Runners

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(2)
Horse silk
Billy No Mates14
Weight: 10-4|  Age: 8
T: M Dods  J: Connor Beasley
NR
6
(9)
Horse silk
Elemental Eye14
Weight: 9-10|  Age: 3
T: I Jardine  J: Mohammed Tabti
WD

Forecasts

Caballo De Mar (11/4), L'Eagle Aid (4/1), Annandale (4/1), Elemental Eye (7/1), Southern Voyage (17/2), Love Safari (9/1), Billy No Mates (10/1), Belle Of Annandale (12/1), Ravenscraig Castle (12/1), Tilsitt (14/1), Lindwall (20/1), Thomas G (22/1), Glasses Up (25/1), Galahad Threepwood (80/1), Well Planted (125/1)

Verdict

L'EAGLE AID dispelled a couple of lesser efforts in no uncertain terms when landing a small-field novice at Catterick 32 days ago and, with his early-season form in handicaps having worked out well, he could be worth chancing to build on that run. Billy No Mates, Annandale and Caballo de Mar are others to consider.

Previous Winners

2023
Valley Of Flowers
Weight: 9-1  |Age: 5
9/2

Prize Money

1st: £4,711.002nd: £2,210.003rd: £1,104.004th: £553.005th: £275.00

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