Ayr
Today, January 21, 2025HurdleClass 42m4f
Verdict
Verdict
FOLLOW CHARLIE needs to dispel a lesser effort at Kelso but a return to this venue (both wins gained over C&D) rates an obvious plus with the cheekpieces now reached for and he's given a chance to bounce back. Ruby Island promises to be suited by the step back up in trip and she's feared. Gordon Elliott's Timmy Tuesday on handicap debut is another to note.
Follow Charlie
Ruby Island
Timmy Tuesday
2m4f Hcap Hrd
2m4f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Timmy TuesdayJ: Sam EwingT: Gordon Elliott, IrelandF: 3R/02
- Price History:
- 2.88
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 118
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictLightly-raced maiden who stepped up on his belated reappearance effort when second of 11 in novice hurdle at Limerick (21f, soft, 16/1) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut and surprise were he not capable of better for his top yard. - 6. Ruby IslandJ: Conor RabbittT: Nicky RichardsF: 241127/7-3
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictFairly useful in bumpers and won first 2 starts over hurdles in 2022/23. Very lightly raced since but didn't shape badly with a view to stepping back up in trip for new stable when third of 8 in handicap hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f) 39 days ago. Worth a second look. 
4. I Wish YouJ: Patrick WadgeT: Lucinda RussellF: 2222-14- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictConsistent sort who got off the mark in 10-runner novice hurdle at Carlisle (17.2f, soft) in October. However, handed a stiff-opening mark and never threatened when fourth of 6 on handicap debut at Sandown (2m) 46 days ago. Eased 2 lb ahead of this.- 7. Follow CharlieJ: Ben SmithT: R. Mike SmithF: 14146-738
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictDual C&D winner last winter who stepped up on his comeback when third returned to this venue in November. Subsequent Kelso run was disappointing but a return to this course rates an obvious plus with cheekpieces now reached for. Possibilities. 
5. Kinbara FirstdraftJ: J. J. SlevinT: Stuart Crawford, IrelandF: 87-318616- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictRegistered a second hurdles victory from a 4 lb lower mark over C&D in November and far from disgraced when sixth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Navan (20f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Not ruled out in an open-looking contest.
3. Bel AmigoJ: Bruce LynnT: N. W. AlexanderF: 4627PU1-3- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 73
VerdictFairly useful over hurdles and fences in France, winning a claiming chase in March. Too keen when remote third in 2¾m Kelso novice hurdle on British debut 73 days ago but that should have knocked some of the freshness out of him. Refitting of a hood can also help in that regard.
2. Dollar CollarJ: Alan DoyleT: Lucinda RussellF: 212-PP- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 116
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictIrish point winner who quickly reached a fair level over hurdles last season, winning second of 3 starts in a Hexham maiden (16.2f) in March. Rather disconcerting she's been pulled up both starts over fences/hurdles this winter but undergone wind surgery ahead of this. Could bounce back.- Unnamed Favourite
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