15:45 Ayr

Thursday 2 January 2020

All12:3013:0013:3514:1014:4015:1015:45

Happy New Year From Ayr Racecourse Standard Open NH Flat Race

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 4m 14.50s

Champagnesuperover

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Adrian Heskin| T: O Murphy

3/1

Jeremy gelding who cost €45,000 as a three-year-old. He is a half-brother to Meldrum Lad who was useful over hurdles and fences. Interesting newcomer who is worth respecting on his first start.

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Miraculous Getaway

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: B S Hughes| T: R A Fahey

9/2

Getaway gelding who was purchased for €19,000 as a three-year-old. His dam was lightly raced in bumpers and over hurdles. He is a half-brother to bumper winner Miracle Way. Keep an eye out for any market support.

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Offtheshoulder^t1³²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: S Mulqueen⁽³⁾| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell

7/2

Was successful in a point-to-point at Cragmore (3m) on his sole appearance so far in February 2019. Was then sold for £110,000. Will wear a tongue-tie for the first time. One to consider.

Form: 1-

Paddy The Panda⁶¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Alain Cawley| T: D Bourke

25/1

Came home at the rear of seven runners over this C&D back in November. He made headway through the field last time following a patient ride but weakened with 2f to go. Needs to improve.

Form: 7

Rompa Stompa

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Quinlan| T: A M Thomson

5/1

Dylan Thomas gelding who cost €5,200 as a three-year-old. He is a half-brother to Nikolassy who prevailed at trips between 1m1f-1m3f in Italy. Best to watch on his opening appearance on the track.

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Western Starlet

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: R Johnson| T: W Greatrex

11/4

Westerner gelding who cost €68,000 as a three-year-old. He is a brother to two winners, including Queens Wild who was useful over hurdles and fences. Looks to have a great profile. Big player.

Form:

That's Your Lottie^h1

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Callum Bewley| T: K Scott

28/1

Imperial Monarch mare whose dam won at trips between 2m3f-2m6f. She is a half-sister to Hag Stone who was useful over hurdles. Will wear a hood on this opening start. Best to watch for now.

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Claviere^t1

Age: 4| Weight: 10-7| J: R P McLernon| T: R M Smith

50/1

Pivotal colt whose dam won over 5f and 6f. He is a half-brother to 5f winner Gold Stone. Will wear a tongue-tie on this first outing. Breeding suggests stamina could be an issue here.

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Non-Runners

Wetlands⁴⁸

Weight: 11-5| Age: 5

T: N G Richards J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Western Starlet (11/4), Champagnesuperover (3/1), Offtheshoulder (7/2), Wetlands (7/2), Miraculous Getaway (9/2), Rompa Stompa (5/1), Paddy The Panda (25/1), That's Your Lottie (28/1), Claviere (50/1)

WESTERN STARLET stands out on paper here given who is he related to and with this jockey booking being an extra positive, he may well be good enough to score on his debut. Wetlands has the benefit of one run already and can improve on that promising opening performance at Newcastle, while Champagnesuperover should be taken to hit the frame on his debut as he looks like he could be a smart prospect too.