17:20 Ayr

Friday 16 September 2022

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Tennent's Lager Handicap

Off time: 17:26 | Winning time: 2m 50.51s

(3)

Gift Of Raaj¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-2| J: D Tudhope| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 70

7/1

Has been holding his form well in the main this season, recording 2 wins with his latest success at Doncaster (14.5f) in June. Continued in good heart when second at Thirsk (14f, heavy) 13 days ago. Respected.

Form: 315532

(2)

Red Bond^p¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 67

10/1

Justified market support (11/8) when ending long losing run at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 13 days ago. Still remains well treated on old form, but task is now to back up that run returned to turf.

Form: 843231

(8)

Graces Quest⁴⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 66| BF

8/1

Has been proving consistent this year, winning twice, including at Carlisle (11.2f) in June. Left with too much to do when fourth at Musselburgh on her latest outing. Can give another good account.

Form: 351234

(11)

Shimmering Sands²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Shane Gray| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 72

11/4

Overcame both pace bias and trouble in running as he made it 2 wins from his last 3 starts with a cosy success at Leicester (10f) 4 weeks ago. Leading contender.

Form: 0-72131

(13)

Ebony Maw⁴⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Rowan Scott| T: Ewan Whillans| OR: 65

50/1

Fairly useful performer at best for Ger Lyons, but hasn't been able to match that form for his new yard this year. In first-time cheekpieces, sixth of 7 at Hamilton (13.1f) when last seen in July. Looks to be up against it.

Form: 0-87636

(1)

Brazilian Beach^b1¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: T Eaves| T: T D Easterby| OR: 69| BF

80/1

Improved when grabbing share of the spoils at Haydock (10f.2) in June. Below that level since though, finishing only second dropped into a seller at Ripon 17 days ago. Needs blinkers to spark a revival back up in trip.

Form: 415792

(15)

Belle Of Annandale³⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Jason Hart| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 69

7/1

Remains a maiden but has regularly made the frame this year. Best effort when runner-up at Thirsk (12f) in July, though not quite in the same form when third of 5 at Ripon last month. Now tried over an extra furlong.

Form: 252423

(9)

Mister Camacho²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 68

6/1

Upped in trip and without the cheekpieces, again ran creditably when third at Thirsk 3 weeks ago. Can give his running once more but others look stronger for win purposes.

Form: 0-44223

(5)

Flying Moon²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: K Stott| T: R M Smith| OR: 60| C

22/1

Five-time course winner, completing a hat-trick here (10f) this summer. Down the field next 3 starts, but back on track when fourth at Carlisle (11.2f) last month. Only 1 lb above last winning mark as he goes up in trip.

Form: 117864

(12)

Eclipse De Lunar^b1,t²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 60| CD

7/1

C&D winner who has returned to form on his last 2 starts, denied a clear run (possibly would have won) when fourth of 5 at Wolverhampton (14f) 4 weeks ago. On a good mark so could go well with blinkers now applied.

Form: 308734

(7)

Taxmeifyoucan^v¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Billy Garritty| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 55

50/1

Has been dropping in the weights on the Flat and made more impact than for some time when placed both starts in July. However, didn't build on those efforts on his next 2 outings. Visor returns but others more persuasive.

Form: 733267

(4)

Valley Of Flowers^h¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Joanna Mason| T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward| OR: 49

12/1

Has been knocking on the door since fitted with a hood, runner-up for the third time in a row in minor event at Southwell (11.1f) 16 days ago. Has taken strong hold on her last 2 runs so looks vulnerable again back up in trip.

Form: 473222

(14)

Aighear¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Amie Waugh⁽⁵⁾| T: J S Goldie| OR: 49

25/1

Put 2 good runs together when off the mark at Hamilton (12.1f) in August. Turned out again just 4 days later, shaped as if still in form at Carlisle (14.2f) last time as she travelled better than most. More needed.

Form: 555316

(10)

Penelopeblueyes³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: A Mullen| T: A Keatley| OR: 48

28/1

Again ran creditably when fourth at Ripon (12f) a month ago. However, is still looking for her first win so has something to find in this line-up.

Form: 053644

Non-Runners

(6)

Ain't No Sunshine¹⁶

Weight: 9-12| Age: 6

T: K Dalgleish J: O J Orr

Forecasts

Shimmering Sands (11/4), Mister Camacho (6/1), Eclipse De Lunar (7/1), Belle Of Annandale (7/1), Gift Of Raaj (7/1), Graces Quest (8/1), Red Bond (10/1), Valley Of Flowers (12/1), Flying Moon (22/1), Aighear (25/1), Penelopeblueyes (28/1), Ain't No Sunshine (33/1), Ebony Maw (50/1), Taxmeifyoucan (50/1), Brazilian Beach (80/1)

SHIMMERING SANDS has shown improved form upped in trip in handicaps this year, doing well in the circumstances when making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts at Leicester last month. The 3-y-o looks to be ahead of his mark and can add another success to his tally. Gift of Raaj has been holding his form well and heads the list of dangers, ahead of Graces Quest.