Ayr
Today, January 21, 2025ChaseClass 42m
Verdict
Verdict
COLD SOBAR is seemingly hard to train, yet he produced a promising first effort in this sphere on the back of a lengthy absence when third at Carlisle 37 days ago and, with progress anticipated, he's selected to build on that run here. Musselburgh scorer Chapel Green and Dunnet Head are fancied to pose the chief threats.
Cold Sobar
Chapel Green
Dunnet Head
2m Hcap Chs
2m Hcap Chs
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 3. Chapel GreenJ: Alan DoyleT: Lucinda RussellF: F34-51581
- Price History:
- 2.75
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictBack down in grade and ridden by Alan Doyle, doubled his tally for the season when scoring at Musselburgh (good to soft) in November. However, his form hasn't been the most consistent, so task is now to build on his latest effort. - 2. Cold SobarJ: Sam ColtherdT: Stuart ColtherdF: 11/4-3
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictWinning Irish pointer who was 2-3 over hurdles in 2023 and back from 14 months off, posted a promising third of 7 in novices' handicap chase at Carlisle (15.9f) 37 days ago, losing the runners-up spot only late on. Looks sure to improve for that outing. 
7. Fia FuinidhJ: William MaggsT: Martin TodhunterF: 22456-225- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictYet to score over fences but not for the first time went close to bucking that trend when second at Kelso (17f) on penultimate start in November. Latest Carlisle fifth 37 days ago was one of his lesser efforts and cheekpieces are now employed.- 5. Dunnet HeadJ: Conor O'FarrellT: Iain JardineF: 42/184-259
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictBumper/hurdles winner who wasn't disgraced on chase debut at Kelso (in first-time tongue tie) still in contention when error 2 out ended his chance in December. Probably best excused his subsequent hurdles run back there 23 days ago and he remains with a bigger effort in his locker in this sphere. 
4. Lively CitizenJ: Jonathan BurkeT: D. J. JeffreysF: 27146-P97- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 6
VerdictSuccessful on chase debut at Perth in spring 2023 and added to his hurdles tally at Ffos Las (2m, heavy) back in March. Not firing on all cylinders in trio of starts upon returning this winter and return to chasing needs to have positive effect.
6. Captain IvanJ: Craig NicholT: Ewan WhillansF: 413/114-75- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 106
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictWon back-to-back handicap chases in June 2023 when trained by L J Morgan, but after 16 months off he hasn't offered much in 2 starts for current trainer this season, well-beaten fifth of 9 at Doncaster 38 days ago. Goes without the hood again here.
1. Gua Du LargeJ: Ben SmithT: R. Mike SmithF: 2/5F1-844P- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 12-2
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictUseful at his best in Ireland for Henry de Bromhead but form has gone the wrong way this season, making second start for current yard when pulled up at Kelso on his latest outing. Dropped in grade but has enough to prove at present.- Unnamed Favourite
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