Ayr Betting Odds
Ayr
Handicap | Hurdle | 2m
Velvet Vulcan
Although VELVET VULCAN has gone close to winning a pair of 20.5f course handicaps this year his keen-going ways suggest this shorter trip could suit even better. The Coffey Boy edged out the selection over that longer distance last month and is second choice ahead of Platin Moon, whose stable is bidding for a hat-trick of wins in this race.
- Win or E/W
- Forecast
E/W Terms: 1/4 odds first 2
Last available win price
- 1Platin MoonJ: Bruce LynnT: N. W. Alexander2-46513Age 53/13/17/2
- OR: 100
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Capitalised on a falling mark when winning 9-runner C&D event (heavy) in January. Backed that up when third at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) 18 days later and should give a good account for a stable seeking a third successive win in this contest.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh1m 7f 124yGood to SoftHurdle3/9Ayr2mHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle1/9Carlisle2m 1fSoftHurdle5/10Ayr2m 3f 110ySoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle6/14Perth2m 47ySoftHurdle4/12- 2She's NotjoekingJ: Conner McCannT: Lucinda Russell & Michael ScudamoreP-44341Age 67/211/43/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 13
Returned to form out of the blue to snap a losing run in 2m Newcastle handicap (good to soft) under Conner McCann 13 days ago. Should remain very competitive off 6 lb higher if showing up in similar form.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewcastle2m 190yGood to SoftHurdle1/7Kelso2m 2f 25yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle4/9Ayr2m 3f 110ySoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle3/14Perth2m 4f 35ySoftHurdle4/9Kelso2m 2f 25yGoodHurdle4/10- 3NakassamaJ: Mr O. McGillT: Noel C. Kelly, Ireland3P-0169Age 67/29/24/1
- OR: 97
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 134
Landed a gamble over hurdles at Hexham (2½m) last June. Also ran a cracker on the Flat the following month but struggled in a couple of chases in the autumn. Tongue tied for the first time back from a break. One to monitor closely in the betting.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosClonmel2m 4f 219yGood to YieldingChase9/14Downpatrick2m 3f 100yYielding (Yielding to Soft in places)Chase6/7Galway1m 4f 43yYielding to SoftFlat2/18Hexham2m 4f 28yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle1/15Down Royal2m 1f 79yGoodHurdle15/19- 4The Coffey BoyJ: William MaggsT: Ian Duncan867021Age 79/29/25/1
- OR: 94
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Built on 17f Sedgefield second when edging out the reopposing Velvet Vulcan over 20.5f here (heavy) 24 days ago. Should continue to go the right way.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAyr2m 4f 100ySoftHurdle1/9Sedgefield2m 178yGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle2/7Ayr2m 4f 100ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle10/19Ayr2mHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle7/11Ayr2mSoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle6/14- 6Belvedere BhoyJ: Derek FoxT: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore68F87Age 511/213/26/1
- OR: 77
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 36
Sent off favourite when finishing mid-field in a Hexham bumper. Hasn't offered much in 4 starts over hurdles since but low-grade handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance. Worth a second look in the betting.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAyr2mSoftHurdle7/8Ayr2mHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle8/10Kelso2m 51yGood to Soft (Soft in places)HurdleF/11Kelso2m 51ySoftHurdle8/9Hexham2m 48yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Bumper6/11- 5Velvet VulcanJ: Ben SmithT: R. Mike Smith-464224Age 76/15/111/2
- OR: 84
- EQ: Hood and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 19
Keen goer who has gone close in pair of 20.5f handicap hurdles here this year, beaten a head by The Coffey Boy latterly. Probably found race coming too soon when well-held fourth at Musselburgh only 5 days later. The hood goes back on, and his run style suggests the drop back to 2m may help.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMusselburgh2m 3f 171ySoftHurdle4/5Ayr2m 4f 100ySoftHurdle2/9Ayr2m 4f 100ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle2/19Ayr2m 3f 110yHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle4/7Ayr2mSoftHurdle6/11- 7Bray DaleJ: Dominic HislopT: Catch Bissett53-05P8Age 940/140/133/1
- OR: 74
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Third in this race 12 months ago but hasn't come close to reproducing that form in his 4 outings this season. First-time cheekpieces need to spark a revival.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAyr2m 4f 100ySoftHurdle8/9Ayr2m 4f 100ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdlepu/19Ayr2m 3f 110yHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle5/7Ayr2m 3f 110ySoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle10/14Ayr2mSoftHurdle3/10