GB - Ayr - Race 4

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Sweepstakes

Turf

Good

9.5K

VIEW

Verdict

LANGHOLM benefited from the reapplication of headgear when scoring at Beverley last month and has been found a fairly limited contest for his follow-up bid. He gets the nod. Approaching Dawn and Abu Royal can also make their presence felt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Returned to form when narrowly landing 14-runner handicap over shorter trip at Beverley 19 days ago and looks a likely player here. 1st Pick 6 Langholm (Ire) Jockey: Rhys Elliott Trainer: Michael Dods J: Rhys Elliott T: Michael Dods	98	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Returned to form when narrowly landing 14-runner handicap over shorter trip at Beverley 19 days ago and looks a likely player here.
2	Much improved when getting off the mark at Musselburgh last month and run creditably in defeat at same course since, latest when fourth of 7 in handicap over longer trip 5 days ago, not clear run final 1f. Expected to be bang there. 2nd Pick 2 Approaching Dawn (Ire) Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Lauren Young T: Jim Goldie	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Much improved when getting off the mark at Musselburgh last month and run creditably in defeat at same course since, latest when fourth of 7 in handicap over longer trip 5 days ago, not clear run final 1f. Expected to be bang there.
1	Has drawn a blank since his course maiden win for Charlie Johnston in 2023, though he ran one of his better recent races when third at Newcastle (1m) on penultimate start. Claims if in same form here. 3rd Pick 1 Abu Royal (Ire) Jockey: Aiden Brookes Trainer: L J Morgan J: Aiden Brookes T: L J Morgan	92	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Has drawn a blank since his course maiden win for Charlie Johnston in 2023, though he ran one of his better recent races when third at Newcastle (1m) on penultimate start. Claims if in same form here.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

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.

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.