GB - Ayr - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in Places)

9.0K

VIEW

Verdict

RIKKI TIKI TAVI produced a promising first effort when runner-up in a York maiden over this trip 3 weeks ago, looking a match for the winner before lack of fitness/experience perhaps told late on. A sure-fire improver with that run under his belt, he can build on that and make it second time lucky. Chairmanfourtimes has made a bright start to his career, finishing runner-up twice and he commands respect. Well-bred newcomer Cape Ashizuri and Dodge City complete the shortlist.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
5	£65,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle gelding. Produced a promising first effort when second of 8 in maiden at York (6f, good to firm, 11/2) on debut 22 days ago, looking a match for the winner before inexperience possibly told late on. Looks sure to progress and shortlisted here. 1st Pick 5 Rikki Tiki Tavi (Ire) Jockey: Kevin Stott Trainer: Kevin Ryan J: Kevin Stott T: Kevin Ryan	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis £65,000 yearling, Bungle Inthejungle gelding. Produced a promising first effort when second of 8 in maiden at York (6f, good to firm, 11/2) on debut 22 days ago, looking a match for the winner before inexperience possibly told late on. Looks sure to progress and shortlisted here.
2	£50,000 2-y-o, Nando Parrado colt who has displayed plenty of promise in 2 starts to date, again finding only one too good in 10-runner Chester novice (6.1f) 3 weeks ago. Firmly expected to be on the premises once more. 2nd Pick 2 Chairmanfourtimes (Ire) Jockey: Callum Rodriguez Trainer: Adrian Keatley J: Callum Rodriguez T: Adrian Keatley	93	-	-	-	34%
Analysis £50,000 2-y-o, Nando Parrado colt who has displayed plenty of promise in 2 starts to date, again finding only one too good in 10-runner Chester novice (6.1f) 3 weeks ago. Firmly expected to be on the premises once more.
1	Foaled March 1. €75,000 yearling, St Mark's Basilica colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 6f winner The Wow Signal, smart 9f/1¼m winner Unicorn Lion and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Matrika. Ticks plenty of boxes on paper and interesting if the market speaks in his favour on debut. 3rd Pick 1 Cape Ashizuri (Ire) Jockey: Jason Hart Trainer: John & Sean Quinn J: Jason Hart T: John & Sean Quinn	0	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Foaled March 1. €75,000 yearling, St Mark's Basilica colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 6f winner The Wow Signal, smart 9f/1¼m winner Unicorn Lion and useful 2-y-o 6f winner Matrika. Ticks plenty of boxes on paper and interesting if the market speaks in his favour on debut.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Starter Race

An allowance race restricted to horses who have started for a certain claiming price recently.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

Yielding

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