14:45 Ayr

Tuesday 21 December 2021

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Funky's 20th Anniversary Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:45 | Winning time: 6m 14.70s

Juge Et Parti^p⁵¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: B S Hughes| T: J Ewart| OR: 124| D

6/1

Has done well over fences this year, winning at Bangor (final run for Archie Watson) and Perth in the summer. Fair return to action when third at Carlisle at the end of October.

Form: P1-3113

Shanroe Al C³⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-10| J: Mr J C Barry⁽³⁾| T: K Thornton| OR: 122| CD

4/1

Irish raider who has 4 wins and a second to show from his 5 visits to Britain. Saw off 7 rivals over C&D for his latest victory 35 days ago and 6 lb rise unlikely to prevent another prominent showing.

Form: 021831

Bob Mahler^p³¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Henry Brooke| T: W Greatrex| OR: 120| D

8/1

Useful staying chaser in his prime but those days look behind him on the evidence of his 2 runs this term. Fair bit to prove.

Form: 3B49-0P

Strong Economy^p¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: C O'Farrell| T: I A Duncan| OR: 118| CD

6/1

Dual winner in the mud here last season, including this race. Creditable fourth on Carlisle return. Pulled up in Borders National since but respected returned to venue which clearly suits.

Form: 3116-4P

Moyross⁴⁰¹

Age: 10| Weight: 11-6| J: Thomas Dowson| T: R Ross| OR: 118| D

50/1

Useful hurdler/chaser at his best for Noel Meade. Been off for 401 days ahead of this first run for a new yard. Betting perhaps the best guide to what is anticipated.

Form: 490/356-

Behindthelines^t¹⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 115| D

9/4

Won 3m Newcastle novice hurdle in April 2018. Limited to just 4 starts (all over fences) since, but his pair of in-the-fame efforts at Kelso this winter show he retains plenty of ability.

Form: 21P3/43

Manetti^p1²⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 10-10| J: Bruce Lynn⁽⁵⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 108| C| D

9/2

A winner over fences here and he's recorded 2 respectable efforts over hurdles this winter. Another who could play a part.

Form: 3502-34

Non-Runners

Scoop The Pot¹²

Weight: 10-11| Age: 11

T: B Haslam J: Alain Cawley

Asking For Answers¹⁶

Weight: 10-0| Age: 8

T: M Todhunter J: Sean Quinlan

Forecasts

Behindthelines (9/4), Scoop The Pot (4/1), Shanroe Al C (4/1), Manetti (9/2), Juge Et Parti (6/1), Strong Economy (6/1), Bob Mahler (8/1), Asking For Answers (12/1), Moyross (50/1)

Veteran SCOOP THE POT strung some good efforts together at this time last season and a 4 lb rise for Newcastle doesn't look too severe, so he might be capable of following up. Shanroe Al C's excellent British record marks him down as an obvious danger, while Strong Economy certainly knows where the winning post is here.