12:45 Ayr

Sunday 2 January 2022

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Ayr Racecourse Gift Vouchers Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 12:49 | Winning time: 5m 20.20s

The Jad Factor²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: William Shanahan⁽⁷⁾| T: R M Smith| OR: 98

28/1

Promising return when fourth in a novice hurdle at Kelso but has failed to build on it since, a disappointing eighth at Kelso on handicap debut 28 days ago. Bit to prove.

Form: 55-458

Wotsmyname²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Nathan Moscrop⁽³⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 93

40/1

Well held in bumpers (in Ireland) and similar story so far over hurdles for new yard. Hard to fancy on handicap bow.

Form: 9759P

Coral Blue⁷³

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Alain Cawley| T: D Bourke| OR: 90

8/1

Sole success came in 2019 and this season's efforts have offered little encouragement.

Form: 8-40575

Golan Cloud^p⁴⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 11-4| J: Sean Quinlan| T: J Candlish| OR: 90| BF| D

7/2

3/1, good third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f, good to soft) 46 days ago, shaping as if he'd strip fitter for the run. Likely to be spot on now, so boasts leading claims down in grade.

Form: 91/231-3

Moonacura^t1⁴⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Sam Coltherd| T: W Coltherd| OR: 89

22/1

Good start when third in a big-field 2m maiden hurdle at Gowran in March but laboured performances on both outings for current stable. Tongue tie now fitted for handicap debut.

Form: 3-00

Your Place^p⁴⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 88

18/1

Lightly-raced maiden who took a step in the right direction when fourth in a handicap hurdle at Hexham last time. Claims in a weak race if she can build on that.

Form: 8440-P4

Goodtimes Badtimes^p1²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-0| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR: 86| BF

6/4

Hasn't had much racing and produced his best effort to date when second at Newcastle last time, albeit again not finding much. Doesn't appear to be the most resolute, but cheekpieces could help.

Form: 76F5-42

Rainy City^p⁴¹

Age: 12| Weight: 11-0| J: B S Hughes| T: J S Goldie| OR: 86| D

28/1

Untrustworthy individual who has no worthwhile form since 2019. Others make more appeal.

Form: 9P-9085

Dunnottar Castle⁶³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: C O'Farrell| T: Mrs J Stephen| OR: 81

66/1

Modest in bumpers but hasn't shown enough over hurdles to make him of interest in this.

Form: 6359-P7

Kinerton Hill²²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Callum Bewley| T: D W Whillans| OR: 81

66/1

Has looked poor in a handful of starts to date, including a handicap at Hexham 7 months ago. Step up in trip might help but, on balance, he's hard to fancy on reappearance.

Form: P8-89

Silk Or Scarlet^p,t²⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 10-9| J: Bruce Lynn⁽⁵⁾| T: N W Alexander| OR: 81| D

12/1

Winner at Perth in May but has underperformed on both of his recent outings. Should be fully tuned up now, so no excuses.

Form: 646-184

Famous Moment²³⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 10-6| J: Craig Nichol| T: R Dobbin| OR: 78

25/1

€125,000 as 3-y-o but hasn't gone with a great deal of promise under Rules so far, and he's been off for 7 months prior to this return.

Form: 88698-6

Flash Moriviere^b1⁶⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-4| J: Henry Brooke| T: A B Hamilton| OR: 76

9/1

French import who is yet to offer any encouragement in this country.

Form: 000-5

African Glory²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 10-2| J: Jamie Hamilton| T: M Todhunter| OR: 74

18/1

Poor maiden handicap hurdler who unseated at Newcastle 24 days ago. Hard to make a case for on the balance of form.

Form: 34-702U

Economic Editor^t1²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 10-2| J: Billy Garritty| T: A Nicol| OR: 74

33/1

Limited impact in points and no encouragement over hurdles as yet. Longer trip and tongue tie could spark some improvement now handicapping.

Form: 4PB90-P

Non-Runners

Force De Frap²²

Weight: 11-11| Age: 7

T: T Reed J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Goodtimes Badtimes (6/4), Golan Cloud (7/2), Coral Blue (8/1), Flash Moriviere (9/1), Silk Or Scarlet (12/1), African Glory (18/1), Your Place (18/1), Moonacura (22/1), Famous Moment (25/1), Force De Frap (25/1), The Jad Factor (28/1), Rainy City (28/1), Economic Editor (33/1), Wotsmyname (40/1), Dunnottar Castle (66/1), Kinerton Hill (66/1)

GOLAN CLOUD returned with a good effort at Hexham 46 days ago and he's likely to be better for the outing so, in a weaker race, he gets the nod to prevail. Goodtimes Badtimes arrives in form and should pose a threat if knuckling down for pressure better than last time. Your Place is also considered.