GB - Ayr - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

24.1f

Handicap Chase

Turf

Heavy (Soft in places)

12.0K

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Verdict

BIG ZOUK was a big-money buy from the Irish pointing field after winning his sole start between the flags and can be expected to step up on what he showed over hurdles now tackling the larger obstacles. He gets the nod ahead of I See The Sea and Jirko, in that order of preference.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	2nd Pick 1 I See The Sea (Ire) Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Christopher Kellett J: Non Runner T: Christopher Kellett	97	-	-	-	20%	Scratched
2	1st Pick 2 Big Zouk (Ire) Jockey: Brian Hughes Trainer: Nicky Richards J: Brian Hughes T: Nicky Richards	99	-	-	-	50%
3	3 Torosay (Ire) Jockey: Derek Fox Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore J: Derek Fox T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore	94	-	-	-	20%
4	3rd Pick 4 Jirko (Fr) Jockey: Bruce Lynn Trainer: N. W. Alexander J: Bruce Lynn T: N. W. Alexander	100	-	-	-	34%
5	5 Rob Roy Macgregor (Ire) Jockey: Patrick Wadge Trainer: Sandy Thomson J: Patrick Wadge T: Sandy Thomson	94	-	-	-	15%
6	6 Maid Of Houxty Jockey: Craig Nichol Trainer: Donald Whillans J: Craig Nichol T: Donald Whillans	89	-	-	-	5%
7	7 Kingston Rock (Ire) Jockey: Edward Austin Trainer: Gary Rutherford J: Edward Austin T: Gary Rutherford	90	-	-	-	3%	Scratched
8	8 Euchan Falls (Ire) Jockey: Nathan Moscrop Trainer: R. Mike Smith J: Nathan Moscrop T: R. Mike Smith	89	-	-	-	8%
9	9 Muroor Jockey: Sean Quinlan Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan J: Sean Quinlan T: Lizzie Quinlan	89	-	-	-	2%

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

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.

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.