GB - Ayr - Race 4

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

16f

Handicap Hurdle

Turf

Soft

11.0K

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Verdict

Although VELVET VULCAN has gone close to winning a pair of 20.5f course handicaps this year his keen-going ways suggest this shorter trip could suit even better. The Coffey Boy edged out the selection over that longer distance last month and is second choice ahead of Platin Moon, whose stable is bidding for a hat-trick of wins in this race.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	3rd Pick 1 Platin Moon (Fr) Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: N. W. Alexander J: Bruce Lynn T: N. W. Alexander	99	-	-	-	29%
2	2 She's Notjoeking Jockey: Conner Mccann Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Conner Mccann T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	97	-	-	-	23%
3	3 Nakassama (Ire) Jockey: Mr O. Mcgill Trainer: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland J: Mr O. Mcgill T: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland	92	-	-	-	34%
4	2nd Pick 4 The Coffey Boy (Ire) Jockey: William Maggs Trainer: Ian Duncan J: William Maggs T: Ian Duncan	97	-	-	-	23%
5	1st Pick 5 Velvet Vulcan Jockey: Ben Smith Trainer: R. Mike Smith J: Ben Smith T: R. Mike Smith	100	-	-	-	17%
6	6 Belvedere Bhoy (Ire) Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Derek Fox T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	62	-	-	-	4%
7	7 Bray Dale Jockey: Dominic Hislop Trainer: Catch Bissett J: Dominic Hislop T: Catch Bissett	91	-	-	-	2%

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Workout

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Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.