GB - Ayr - Race 3

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

7.2f

Handicap

Turf

Soft

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Verdict

NOVAK is well treated and this 7f trip should suit better than the 6f he tackled when third at Hamilton 9 days ago, where he'd have gone closer but for missing the break. Black Storm was narrowly denied in a higher grade at Musselburgh last time and is a threat if settling better, while course winner Ashen can make his presence felt.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	In good form, looking well treated when second of 9 over C&D 30 days ago and he would have gone close but for missing the break when third of 6 in a handicap at Hamilton over 6f last time. Twice a winner at this track and looks one to take seriously back up to 7f. 1st Pick 8 Novak Jockey: Lauren Young Trainer: Iain Jardine J: Lauren Young T: Iain Jardine	99	-	-	-	29%
Analysis In good form, looking well treated when second of 9 over C&D 30 days ago and he would have gone close but for missing the break when third of 6 in a handicap at Hamilton over 6f last time. Twice a winner at this track and looks one to take seriously back up to 7f.
1	Returned from 7-month absence in good form, making the frame twice before excellent second of 9 in a higher-grade handicap at Musselburgh 13 days ago, nailed late on after racing freely. Strong claims if settling better here. 2nd Pick 1 Black Storm (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Sexton Trainer: Katie Scott J: Ryan Sexton T: Katie Scott	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Returned from 7-month absence in good form, making the frame twice before excellent second of 9 in a higher-grade handicap at Musselburgh 13 days ago, nailed late on after racing freely. Strong claims if settling better here.
5	Not long with this yard and got off the mark over C&D in May, beating 6 rivals. Up 4 lb for that success but he's in the right hands to win more races this year. 3rd Pick 5 Ashen (Ire) Jockey: Paul Mulrennan Trainer: Jim Goldie J: Paul Mulrennan T: Jim Goldie	96	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Not long with this yard and got off the mark over C&D in May, beating 6 rivals. Up 4 lb for that success but he's in the right hands to win more races this year.

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