14:15 Ayr

Wednesday 13 November 2019

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Off time: 14:15 | Winning time: 5m 28.93s

Off The Hook²³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Lucy Alexander| T: N W Alexander| OR: 119| CD

9/2

Sole win over hurdles from nine attempts was here in January but lots of solid efforts apart from that and if ready to go on her seasonal comeback should play a prominent role.

Form: 2/32314-

Legalized²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: C O'Farrell| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 118| D

16/1

Both wins last term were over this trip on soft ground at Sedgefield. Had a recent spin on the Flat so fitness shouldn't be a concern and more to come in this sphere.

Form: 42121B-

River Icon^p¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: Billy Garritty⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 114| D

9/4

Game win at Perth in the summer and recent runs on the Flat suggest she is at the top of her game now and with ground no issue, no reason why she shouldn't figure.

Form: 6-52814

Aurora Thunder¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Blair Campbell⁽³⁾| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 112| CD

5/1

Lightly raced and off the mark in novice event over C&D last time (good to soft). Now handicapping and not easy to get a handle on but should have more to come although ground more testing today.

Form: 342-531

Sweet Vinetta⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Ross Chapman| T: G Boanas| OR: 111| D

7/2

Belied her weakness in market when winning on Hexham comeback run though form has taken a few knocks. Does love this ground and could have more to offer.

Form: 14476-1

Baby Ticker³⁴⁶

Age: 10| Weight: 11-1| J: Callum Whillans⁽³⁾| T: D W Whillans| OR: 108| C

12/1

Did win here two seasons ago but that was her sole success over hurdles. Ran creditable when last seen but that was nearly a year ago so presumably had a problem since.

Form: 1258/52-

Pammi¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-10| J: Callum Bewley| T: J S Goldie| OR: 103

20/1

Lots of form in low in low grade handicaps on the Flat. Similar level of ability in two runs over hurdles and held by Aurora Thunder on run here last month. Handicap debut now.

Form: 33

Heartasia^h,t³⁷⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: James Corbett⁽⁵⁾| T: S Corbett| OR: 102

40/1

Pair of wins in bumpers in 2017 but appearances have been few and far between since, though should come on for her run in a void race at Musselburgh a week ago.

Form: 11332/4-

Jessiemac^t¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-3| J: D R Fox| T: I A Duncan| OR: 96| C

7/1

Regular visitor here and both career wins have been over 3m but drop down in trip may not be a problem in these conditions. 5lb rise for latest win is fair and not without a chance.

Form: 4-215P1

Non-Runners

Holy Motivation¹³

Weight: 11-8| Age: 6

T: G Elliott J: D A Jacob

Forecasts

River Icon (9/4), Sweet Vinetta (7/2), Off The Hook (9/2), Aurora Thunder (5/1), Jessiemac (7/1), Holy Motivation (8/1), Baby Ticker (12/1), Legalized (16/1), Pammi (20/1), Heartasia (40/1)

Tricky event and if her fitness could be guaranteed Off The Record could take some beating but SWEET VINETTA showed a good attitude when scoring at Hexham last month and she gets a narrow vote. Aurora Thunder was well backed when winning her novice here and although this is tougher, she shouldn't be underestimated.