17:20 Ayr

Saturday 10 August 2019

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Funkin Cocktails Lady Riders' Handicap (Professional And Amateur Lady Riders)

Off time: 17:21 | Winning time: 1m 47.56s

(4)

Equidae^t¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: Paula Muir| T: I Jardine| OR: 65| D

3/1

Still looking for his first success on turf as his sole win so far came on the AW at Southwell (1m). Was third of 11 over this C&D last time out where he was only beaten by a neck. Remains off the same mark so he is a big player.

Form: 135453

(7)

Spirit Of Sarwan^v1²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: Megan Nicholls| T: Stef Keniry| OR: 65| D

7/1

Has won twice in his last three starts, including on latest appearance at Hamilton over the extended 1m trip. Has gone up 4lb but was rated much higher than this earlier in his career. Visor on for the first time. In with a good chance.

Form: 729101

(3)

Pudding Chare^t¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-6| J: Faye McManoman| T: R M Smith| OR: 64| CD

12/1

A C&D winner whose three victories have all come at this track, including three starts back when successful over 7f. Could only finish ninth of 11 over this C&D last time. Down 1lb. Each-way chance at this course.

Form: 143179

(10)

Be Bold^b³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: Ms S Brotherton| T: Rebecca Bastiman| OR: 52| D

10/3

Has been in good form recently. Scored at Hamilton over this distance last month and since then has finished second twice, including on latest start at Pontefract (1m) in a nine runner field. One for shortlist.

Form: 641622

(9)

Blue Whisper^p,t²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Mrs C Bartley| T: S Donohoe| OR: 50

12/1

Remains a maiden after 12 starts but his last two performances suggest that opening success is not too far away. Was fifth of 13 last time at Hamilton (1m½f). Stays on the same mark. Each-way claims.

Form: 550035

(5)

Retirement Beckons^h¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Rhona Pindar| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 50| BF| D

5/1

Broke his maiden at Hamilton two starts back over the extended 1m trip. Went close to following it up over the slightly shorter trip of 7f when third of 11 here. Remains off the same mark and back to 1m. One to consider.

Form: 943213

(6)

Doon Star¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Shannon Watts⁽³⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 47

7/1

Still looking for his opening success after 10 runs. Was fourth of 11 over this C&D last time, just 2½L behind the winner where the trip looked more suitable. Drops down 1lb. Looks capable of finishing in the frame off this latest mark.

Form: 0-97574

(8)

Dark Crystal¹⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Miss A Deniel| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 45| CD

22/1

A C&D winner here in 2015 but her form this season has not been great. She was much better last time at this track over 7f when fifth of 11. Back up in trip where she needs to improve. Others make more of an appeal.

Form: 0-00005

(1)

Indie Groove⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Morgan Cole⁽³⁾| T: Miss L A Perratt| OR: 45

80/1

Still a maiden following nine runs where he has yet to come close to scoring. Has failed to beat a horse on his two starts this season, including latest appearance at this track over 1m2f. Very difficult to make a case for.

Form: 540P-00

(2)

Feeling Easy^b1¹⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Siobhan Rutledge⁽³⁾| T: R K Watson| OR: 45| D

10/1

Looking for her first win since September 2017 at Tipperary when she was campaigned in Ireland. Has struggled on her opening two starts for new yard, including latest at Down Royal (1m4½f). Blinkers on for first time. Others preferred.

Form: 00-0007

Forecasts

Equidae (3/1), Be Bold (10/3), Retirement Beckons (5/1), Spirit Of Sarwan (7/1), Doon Star (7/1), Feeling Easy (10/1), Blue Whisper (12/1), Pudding Chare (12/1), Dark Crystal (22/1), Indie Groove (80/1)

EQUIDAE was denied by just a neck last time over this C&D. He has been fortunate to remain off the same mark so this looks a great chance for him to record his first success on turf. Be Bold is running well at the moment. He has had to settle for second place on his last two starts and that may be the case again here, while Retirement Beckons should hit the frame again as he is back up in trip.