Racecards
15:35 Ayr
Racing On 4th January Classified Chase (Class F )
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Heavy, Soft in places
- Form 2P-1P0P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey A Dobbin
held up, reminders after 7th, ridden and lost touch next, pulled up before 10th
- Form P336/25
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer N W Alexander
- Jockey K Renwick
prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, weakening when hit last
- Form 562530
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey P Buchanan
in touch, weakened from 10th, soon beaten
- Form 1-P5355
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 89
in touch, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened approaching last
- Form 0PP/P64
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
in touch, ridden 9th, soon weakened
The Miner
22- Form 03-4541
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Miss S E Forster
- Jockey Mr C Storey
in touch, hit 6th, gradually weakened from 11th, beaten and pulled up before last
- Form 352321
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 96
made all, ridden 2 out, kept on
In depth
Verdict
Why The Big Paws can follow up a hard fought win last time to account for The Miner, Glenfarclas Boy and Stormy Beech. Despite being slightly hampered two out at Musselburgh last time, Why The Big Paws got there in the end to catch Mr Auchterlonie right on the line. That was a cracking effort by Richard Guest's charge and a similar performance today should make him the one to beat. The Miner also left it late at Kelso when beating Waltzing Along by a head, and should go well, especially over this longer trip. Glenfarclas Boy showed nothing last time but may improve back over fences, while Stormy Beech was never rally in the hunt at Newcastle last time but will be that bit fitter. Nothing else jumps off the page and with plenty going for him, Why The Big Paws has leading claims.