14:45 Ayr

Monday 1 December 2025

All12:1512:4513:1513:4514:1514:4515:15

Festive Dining At Western House Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 5  |   2m 3f 110y  |   Heavy (Soft in places)  |   7 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:45  |   Winning time: 5m 28.16s
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Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
2
Horse silk
Red Cadillac21
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-13| J: Callum Bewley| T: N G Richards| OR:  98
4/1
Jukebox Jury gelding who made light of an 8-month absence when getting off the mark in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Carlisle (17f, soft) 21 days ago. Up 4 lb but he's a player once more with few miles on the clock.
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Timeform
3
Horse silk
Grand Voyaget,p23
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-12| J: Joshua Thompson(7)| T: W Coltherd| OR:  97| C
20/1
Ended a lengthy losing run over fences at Ayr in March but hasn't offered much in 2 comeback outings (chase and hurdle) last month. Can only watch until showing more.
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Timeform
4
Horse silk
En Avant17
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-8| J: K Brogan| T: H McMahon| OR:  93
300/1
Fair hurdler winner for Olly Murphy but he showed little for new connections when a tailed-off fifth in 2m handicap chase at Newcastle 17 days ago. Has a bit to prove now.
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Timeform
5
Horse silk
Holly Bird19
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-3| J: Danny McMenamin| T: A M Thomson| OR:  88
12/1
Still a maiden but posted a creditable fifth of 14 in novice hurdle here (16f, soft) 19 days ago. Not ruled out back in handicap company.
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Timeform
6
Horse silk
Velvet Vulcanh,t30
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-9| J: Ben Smith(7)| T: R M Smith| OR:  80
18/1
Modest 2m Flat winner who posted his best effort in this sphere when sixth of 11 in handicap here (16f, soft) 30 days ago. Back up in trip and needs considering.
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Timeform
8
Horse silk
Bray Dale19
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-4| J: Bruce Lynn| T: C Bissett| OR:  75
18/1
Still to get his head in front and he came in only tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 19 days ago. Needs to take a major step forward.
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Timeform
9
Horse silk
King Gris187
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-2| J: S Bowen| T: G Elliott| OR:  68
4/11
Twice made the frame in Irish points but showed no encouragement in a trio of novice hurdles in the spring. Could still do better though now handicapping.
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Non-Runners

1
Horse silk
Ozzy Cosmo30
Weight: 12-0|  Age: 6
T: N W Alexander  J: P W Wadge
NR
7
Horse silk
Breadalbane Lass19
Weight: 10-6|  Age: 5
T: R M Smith  J: Non Runner
NR

Forecasts

King Gris (4/11), Red Cadillac (4/1), Ozzy Cosmo (11/2), Holly Bird (12/1), Velvet Vulcan (18/1), Bray Dale (18/1), Grand Voyage (20/1), Breadalbane Lass (25/1), En Avant (300/1)

Verdict

Nicky Richards' low-mileage RED CADILLAC advanced his form when gaining a breakthrough success at Carlisle and can build on it here to defy a 4 lb rise. Velvet Vulcan also took a step forward when sixth here last time and could emerge as the main threat, with Ozzy Cosmo and Holly Bird also in the mix.

Prize Money

1st: £4,225.002nd: £1,944.003rd: £972.004th: £486.005th: £242.00

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