Golf Inn Prestwick Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 14:48 | Winning time: 6m 33.53s

Wakool^p³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 12-0| J: Danny McMenamin| T: N W Alexander| OR: 140| CD

5/2

Has struggled since winning a weak Grade 2 at Haydock back in February but this dual C&D winner may fare better back in this less competitive scenario.

Form: 2410-6F

Barbados Buck's^p³⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 11-6| J: Ryan Mania| T: D Bourke| OR: 132| D

8/1

Quite a useful hurdler for Paul Nicholls and struck at the second time of asking for his new stable in small-field handicap at Carlisle (25f, heavy) last month. Should remain competitive after a 3 lb nudge.

Form: 9/332-41

Ailie Rose²⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: J J Slevin| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 131| CD

6/4

Latest win in hurdle at Fairyhouse in April. Solid reappearance fourth of 15 at Navan (25f, heavy) 24 days ago.

Form: F6410-4

Rafferty's Return²²

Age: 9| Weight: 10-11| J: Ross Chapman| T: R Menzies| OR: 123

5/2

Three-time hurdle winner at up to 21f. Respectable in-frame efforts on his last 2 starts (fourth over 20.5f here latterly). Steps up to 3m for the first time here. Should go well.

Form: 454-534

Forecasts

Ailie Rose (6/4), Wakool (5/2), Rafferty's Return (5/2), Barbados Buck's (8/1)

RAFFERTY'S RETURN is on a winning mark and a chance is taken on his stamina now stepping up to 3m for the first time. Ailie Rose ran well in a competitive race on her reappearance and might be the one to give the selection most to do in a trappy affair.