12:45 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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12:45 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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ESPRIT DU POTIER (second) had President Scottie (third) behind by 12 lengths over 2m here last time when shaping as if a step up in distance would aid his cause. Therefore, the son of Montmartre can find normal improvement to get off the mark at the third time of asking in this sphere. As for the latter, he can prove the main threat again, with the six-year-old also being an unknown quantity over this trip. Paddy's Milestone has shown some ability so far in his career and completes the shortlist.

A few promise to be suited by the step up in trip, but none more so than HOMBRE DE GUERRA, who caught the eye rattling home from an unpromising position on his hurdling debut here in early November. Esprit du Potier and President Scottie rate the principal threats.

There was 12l between ESPRIT DU POTIER and President Scottie over 2m here last time and the former can confirm the placings.

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13:15 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:15 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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BEAT THE RETREAT gained a first career success here just before Christmas and the extra couple of furlongs on this occasion is unlikely to stop Nick Alexander's gelding from taking another step forward. Hexham scorer Clovis Boy is likely to go well following a 5lb rise from the handicapper. Follow Charlie appears to be going the right way based on his recent second here, while others to note include Barney Stinson and Lewa House.

CLOVIS BOY got off the mark at Hexham in November and a 5 lb rise may not be enough to prevent the follow up with conditions in his favour once again. Fellow last-time-out winner Beat The Retreat and Follow Charlie head up the opposition.

The vote goes to topweight CLOVIS BAY who got off the mark in heavy ground at Hexham last time. Further progress is very possible.

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13:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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13:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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UP HELLY AA KING failed to fire over 2m4f at Cheltenham last time but the veteran arrives here 2lb lower than when winning at Doncaster last February and 3lb lower than when second at the same venue two starts ago. With that in mind, a chance can be taken with the 13-year-old here, although recent C&D second Marown should not be discounted. Dorking Cock edges out Haute Estime to be best of the remainder.

ANTI BRIDGIE cemented her positive start over fences when third behind another improving sort at Catterick 39 days ago and, less exposed than most, she could be the way to go operating from a 1 lb lower mark. Haute Estime takes a handy drop in class and is feared, with Up Helly Aa King fancied to step up on his reappearance effort at Cheltenham last month.

This is open but ANTI BRIDGIE has made a good start to her chase career since upped in trip and is preferred to Marown.

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14:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:15 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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Travail D'Orfevre has more experience over fences than most and is hard to ignore off bottom weight, but he may be outclassed and have to settle for a place. Aubis Walk did catch the eye when winning on her debut over fences here in December and she can go well, but preference is for Irish raider BALLYCOOSE. Second here in a better race over hurdles last month, he has only had two starts since April 2022 and might be reaching his peak ahead of his first start over the larger obstacles.

AUBIS WALK wasted no time proving herself a much better chaser than hurdler here last month and should have more to offer yet. She can score again. Chase-debutant Ballycoose may provide the chief threat.

The mare AUBIS WALK had a bit in hand when making a successful chase debut over C&D 22 days ago and she can defy the 6lb rise.

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14:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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14:45 Ayr Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow

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The small field could see this race get tactical leaving AILIE ROSE as the likeliest to take them along. If she sets her own pace, she could gallop them into submission on the front end. Barbados Buck's is an obvious danger after an impressive win last time out and he's the one expected to put up most resistance, though Wakool won this in 2022 and is hard to ignore despite carrying top-weight.

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.

All four have chances. AILIE ROSE goes well here, handles heavy ground and it was a good run in a valuable race at Navan last time.

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15:15 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:15 Ayr Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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Myretown was an expensive purchase and failed to justify favouritism in his only bumper start at Hexham in October 2022, but he could prove a different proposition on his return from a long absence on his hurdle debut. However, preference is for JOSHUA DES FLOS, who sets the standard with a rating of 122. The five-year-old has hit the frame in both starts over C&D and could prove tough to beat. Any market support behind the selection's stable companion, Raynbo, would also be of interest.

Plenty of runners but it's hard to make out a case for many of them. We may not see the very best of JOSHUA DES FLOS until he goes back over further but he might still have too much for today's opposition. A market move for Lucinda Russell hurdle debutant Myretown, who hasn't been seen finishing fourth in a bumper 15 months ago, would make him a possible threat. Heart Above should be a lot better than he showed on his hurdle debut and completes the shortlist.

This looks a good opportunity for JOSHUA DES FLOS, who was placed in a stronger C&D race three weeks ago.

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15:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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15:45 Ayr Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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HERITIER filled second place on his return to chasing at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and that followed a couple of good efforts over timber. The son of Fuisse could be hard to stop here from what is clearly a workable mark. That said, Gandhi Maker also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing at Newcastle and the eight-year-old should not be underestimated in this company, while Fia Fuinidh is another with strong form claims.

FIA FUINIDH again shaped well and was noted finishing with running left when runner-up over fences at Carlisle 16 days ago, beaten by a fellow improver but well clear of the remainder. He can prove his mark a lenient one, with Heritier and Fearless others to consider.

Last year's winner ESCAPEANDEVADE (nap) defends an unbeaten record on the track and has a good deal in his favour again.

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Racecard Key

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	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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