GB - Ayr - Race 1

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

20.5f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Soft (Good to Soft in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

Several with possibilities in this opening maiden. The longer trip promises to suit KINGS CHAMPION so he gets the nod for Olly Murphy and Sean Bowen. Saint Malinas is interesting on his first run for Nicky Richards and is second choice ahead of Solid Performer and Sleedagh.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Showed promise amidst inexperience when third of 10 in Ffos Las bumper for Paul Nicholls last spring. Filled the same position in 2m Market Rasen hurdle on return for new yard and should have more to offer, particularly now moving up in trip. 1st Pick 6 Kings Champion (Fr) Jockey: Sean Bowen Trainer: Olly Murphy J: Sean Bowen T: Olly Murphy	100	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Showed promise amidst inexperience when third of 10 in Ffos Las bumper for Paul Nicholls last spring. Filled the same position in 2m Market Rasen hurdle on return for new yard and should have more to offer, particularly now moving up in trip.
8	Made the frame in a couple of maiden hurdles over this sort of trip for Pauline Robson last term. New yard has been doing well with new recruits this season and market support for this one could prove significant. 2nd Pick 8 Saint Malinas (Ire) Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Nicky Richards J: Craig Nichol T: Nicky Richards	98	-	-	-	19%
Analysis Made the frame in a couple of maiden hurdles over this sort of trip for Pauline Robson last term. New yard has been doing well with new recruits this season and market support for this one could prove significant.
10	Point winner. 6/1, promising third of 4 in novice hurdle at Kelso (21f, heavy) on Rules debut 38 days ago. Open to progress and one to consider. 3rd Pick 10 Solid Performer (Ire) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Donald Mccain J: Brian Hughes T: Donald Mccain	97	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Point winner. 6/1, promising third of 4 in novice hurdle at Kelso (21f, heavy) on Rules debut 38 days ago. Open to progress and one to consider.

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