14:30 Ayr

Monday 1 March 2021

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Stunning Weddings At Western House Hotel Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 14:30 | Winning time: 5m 28.85s

First Class Return^p,t⁵¹

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Lewis Stones⁽⁶⁾| T: O Murphy| OR: 101WS

11/4

Long-standing maiden when trained in Ireland but very much caught the eye on thrid start for Olly Murphy when second at Wincanton. Interesting now back up in trip in refitted headgear (had wind op).

Form: 44-0092

Crackdeloust¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 12-0| J: William Shanahan⁽⁵⁾| T: A B Hamilton| OR: 101| C

22/1

Back to form on debut for this yard when scoring over 2m here in December but has struggled for consistency since.

Form: 861729

Storm Nelson^t1³⁹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Theo Gillard⁽³⁾| T: A M Thomson| OR: 99| C

11/4

Lightly-raced hurdler who struck here in October 2018. Seen out only twice since but went close at Newcastle on final outing last winter and now starts out for a new yard in a tongue tie.

Form: P431/P3-

Six One Nine^v1²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: Oakley Brown⁽³⁾| T: C Grant| OR: 97

28/1

Well held all 4 starts in handicap hurdles this season and fared no better switched to a jumpers bumper last time. Visored for 1st time.

Form: 62-9608

Echo Express¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Blair Campbell| T: A Robson| OR: 93

10/1

Bumper winner who got back on track when fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Carlisle (17f, soft) 13 days ago. Back up in trip.

Form: 1-F7385

Silk Or Scarlet²⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-5| J: Bruce Lynn⁽³⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 92

7/1

Modest maiden hurdler who attracted support sent chasing at Catterick last month, though the writing was on the wall at an early stage, soon detached and fell seventh. Back hurdling now.

Form: 2025/PF

Border Victor^p⁸¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-1| J: Lorcan Murtagh| T: F P Murtagh| OR: 88

16/1

Fared better than of late when 16 lengths second of 16 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (20.3f, good to soft) in December. However, his patchy record tempers enthusiasm.

Form: 24-P3P2

Get Help⁷²

Age: 8| Weight: 10-13| J: Sam Coltherd| T: W Coltherd| OR: 86

10/1

Fair maiden hurdler who is struggling for form this season, soon off the bridle on most recent outing at Newcastle in December. Break needs to have perked him up.

Form: P5-7850

Park Lane Dancer^p1²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-11| J: Aaron Anderson⁽³⁾| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 93

15/2

Modest 12f maiden on Flat who improved when a close fourth on his handicap hurdle debut at Catterick (19.3f) 24 days ago. This slightly longer trip will suit, so considered in first-time cheekpieces.

Form: 3774

Bertie Blake^p⁶⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: Joe Williamson⁽⁶⁾| T: P A Kirby| OR: 84| D

22/1

Scored twice at Sedgefield last winter but below par so far this season, including back at that venue last time. On the upside, he's back on his last winning mark.

Form: 14-6P88

Hot Gossip^v1²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-7| J: Danny McMenamin| T: Mrs Dianne Sayer| OR: 80

18/1

Improved in blinkers/tongue strap combination in November, scoring twice at Sedgefield. Possibly amiss when pulled up at Catterick recently, but claims if bouncing back in first-time visor.

Form: PP115P

Forecasts

Storm Nelson (11/4), First Class Return (11/4), Silk Or Scarlet (7/1), Park Lane Dancer (15/2), Echo Express (10/1), Get Help (10/1), Border Victor (16/1), Hot Gossip (18/1), Crackdeloust (22/1), Bertie Blake (22/1), Six One Nine (28/1)

It may be worth taking a chance on previous course winner STORM NELSON, who reappears for a new yard after 13 months with relatively few miles on the clock. First Class Return caught the eye at Wincanton and is interesting now back up in trip, with Park Lane Dancer completing the shortlist.