GB - Ayr - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Handicap

Turf

Good to Soft (Soft in places)

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Verdict

THE CHILDE OF HALE gained his breakthrough victory at Doncaster last time and with that form working out well he is fancied to defy a 4 lb weights rise and fend off Penelope's Sister, who should appreciate this drop back down in class. Jewel Maker and Ayr Poet also need factoring in.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	10/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good) 57 days ago. Up 4 lb but form has been franked so he's a likely player again. 1st Pick 6 The Childe Of Hale Jockey: Tom Eaves Trainer: Ivan Furtado J: Tom Eaves T: Ivan Furtado	99	-	-	-	15%
Analysis 10/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good) 57 days ago. Up 4 lb but form has been franked so he's a likely player again.
8	C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Went freely in front when only sixth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (10.4f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Back down in trip and can't be ruled out. 2nd Pick 8 Penelope's Sister (Ire) Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Paul Mulrennan T: Jim Goldie	100	-	-	-	29%
Analysis C&D winner. Latest win here in July. Went freely in front when only sixth of 8 in handicap at Haydock (10.4f, good to firm) 39 days ago. Back down in trip and can't be ruled out.
5	Latest win at Carlisle in September. Respectable second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 3/1) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Needs considering. 3rd Pick 5 Jewel Maker (Ire) Jockey: David Allan Trainer: Tim Easterby J: David Allan T: Tim Easterby	95	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Latest win at Carlisle in September. Respectable second of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f, 3/1) 10 days ago, nearest finish. Needs considering.

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