GB - Ayr - Race 4

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Firm

11.0K

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Verdict

Although CLASSY AL has failed to fire in a couple of starts at Musselburgh this spring this is the place where he's gained the majority of his wins. Five of his 7 successes have also come when ridden by Paul Mulrennan, who returns to the saddle for the first time this year. Jim Goldie's 8-y-o has a reduced mark to work with and can bounce back to form and prove too strong for stablemate Thunderstorm Katie and the Michael Dods-trained Military Girl.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Quirky sort who hit a purple patch last summer, winning 3 times, including C&D. Hasn't featured in a couple of big-field Class 4s at Musselburgh this spring but may do a lot better returned to a lower grade and with Paul Mulrennan back in the saddle. 1st Pick 3 Classy Al Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Paul Mulrennan T: Jim Goldie	100	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Quirky sort who hit a purple patch last summer, winning 3 times, including C&D. Hasn't featured in a couple of big-field Class 4s at Musselburgh this spring but may do a lot better returned to a lower grade and with Paul Mulrennan back in the saddle.
8	Five-time winner during a busy and productive 2025. Back on form when running on for second of 10 at Hamilton last week and likely to be adding to her tally again soon. 2nd Pick 8 Thunderstorm Katie Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Lauren Young T: Jim Goldie	99	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Five-time winner during a busy and productive 2025. Back on form when running on for second of 10 at Hamilton last week and likely to be adding to her tally again soon.
6	Successful at Catterick on last season's reappearance and recorded another good first effort of the season when third of 6 at Pontefract (5f, good) 4 weeks ago. Claims if she can build on that. 3rd Pick 6 Military Girl (Ire) Jockey: Connor Beasley Trainer: Michael Dods J: Connor Beasley T: Michael Dods	98	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Successful at Catterick on last season's reappearance and recorded another good first effort of the season when third of 6 at Pontefract (5f, good) 4 weeks ago. Claims if she can build on that.

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