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13:30 Ayr

Dawn Construction Handicap Chase (Class 3)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 4f
  • Going: Heavy
  • Surface: Turf
  • £12,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 5m 53.20s
  • Off Time: 13:32:20
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Lampion du Bost (FR)

7/2

    2
    Silk -

    Edmo Yewkay (IRE)

    10/3

      1
      Silk - MAROON, WHITE hooped sleeves

      King Of The Arctic (IRE)

      127 D
      22/1
      • Form 3-34116
      • Age 9
      • Weight 11-12
      • Official Rating 125

      prominent, outpaced from 12th

      2
      Silk - Black and Beige (halved), chevrons on sleeves, Beige cap

      The Reverend (IRE)

      17 D
      7/2
      • Form 13240-3
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-8
      • Official Rating 121

      mistakes, outpaced from 11th

      3
      Silk - Royal Blue and Orange diabolo, diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap

      Edmo Yewkay (IRE)

      11 D
      10/3
      • Form P32/494
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-5
      • Official Rating 118

      tracked leader until outpaced approaching 5 out, kept on to go 2nd run-in, no chance with winner

      4
      Silk - ROYAL BLUE, EMERALD GREEN sleeves, WHITE cap, EMERALD GREEN spots

      First Look (FR)

      9 CD
      7/4
      • Form 5/313-02
      • Age 7
      • Weight 11-5
      • Official Rating 122

      led, mistake 4 out, headed next, no extra from 2 out

      5
      Silk - White, Royal Blue stripe, Red sleeves and cap

      Lampion du Bost (FR)

      10
      7/2
      • Form 24P-8P1
      • Age 8
      • Weight 10-10
      • Official Rating 116

      prominent, led 3 out, clear from last

      In depth

      Verdict

      This is likely to be a tactical affair, so Edmo Yewkay is only a tentative choice, as both First Look and The Reverend are very capable of landing a race of this nature, while Lampion Du Bost is also respected but has a 7lb penalty to carry for winning the Grand Sefton Chase at Aintree 10 days ago. That effort will almost certainly ensure Jim Goldie's charge is a popular choice in the betting. However, he is not noted for consistency and it would be a risky ploy to just assume he will run the same sort of race. The Reverend lost his way a touch last year and has yet to really fulfil his potential. Still, he is not without ability and has to be on the shortlist in this company. First look ran a blinder when second here nine days ago and can never be overlooked in races of this nature. He is on an attractive mark just now and a return to winning ways would not come out of turn. However, Edmo Yewkay makes a touch more appeal as he still has a bit more scope for improvement. Tim Easterby's gelding has a very consistent record over fences and, as he is likely to have the race run to suit, Edmo Yewkay looks the best betting proposition in a very tricky contest to get to grips with.

      Formwatch

      King Of The Arctic (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden and weakend from 4 out, 6th of 11, 21l behind Mighty Fine (11-9) at Perth 3m hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Jul.

      The Reverend (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) In rear, headway 12th, in 3rd when blundered 15th and 3 out, weakened last, 3rd of 7, 21l behind Kerry Lads (11-12) at Carlisle 3m 2f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gs in Nov.

      Edmo Yewkay (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Towards rear, headway approaching 5 out, no impression, 4th of 13, 4l behind Roman Ark (11-12) at Haydock 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Nov.

      First Look (FR) 5-1 (11-12) Chased winner throughout, ridden approaching 2 out, not fluent last, no extra, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Endless Power (11-9) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) sft in Nov.

      Lampion du Bost (FR) 66-1 (9-11) In touch, led 4 out, ridden after last, stayed on well flat, won at Aintree 2m 5f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gs in Nov beating Jimmy Bond (10-8) by 8l, 22 ran.