Ayr
Today, May 21, 2025FlatClass 41mGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
COMMANDING PRINCE wasn't able to find any further progress when third of 5 at Bath on turf/handicap debut last time, but given his previous promise he is well worth another chance with cheekpieces applied. He is taken to get the better of Garden Oasis, who could go well again from the front, while Hale End has had excuses both starts so far this year.
Commanding Prince
Garden Oasis
Hale End
1m Hcap
1m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Commanding PrinceJ: James DoyleT: Archie WatsonF: 2113
- Price History:
- 2.80
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictOff the mark in novice at Newcastle (8f) in March, before following up at the same course (7f) 10 days later. Ran to similar level on turf/handicap debut when third of 5 at Bath (8f, firm, 6/4) 16 days ago and he's a major player with cheekpieces added. - 4. Hale EndJ: Connor BeasleyT: Michael DodsF: 015280-76
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictLatest win at this C&D last summer and in better heart than form figures this year would suggest, hampered final 1f when sixth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Newcastle (8f) 19 days ago. Back down to last winning mark so he's not ruled out. 
3. AbductionJ: Lauren YoungT: Jim GoldieF: 226-36782- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictWithout a win last year but bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when second of 12 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm, 9/2) 11 days ago, just failing having met trouble. On a handy mark, though yet to fully prove himself at this trip.- 2. Garden OasisJ: David AllanT: Tim EasterbyF: 123263-41
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictStepped up on reappearance run when dead-heating for first in 11-runner handicap at Ripon (8f, good to firm, 6/1) 25 days ago, his seventh success at that venue. Has also won twice at this C&D so he could make another bold bid. 
6. DetectiveJ: Joanna MasonT: Dianne SayerF: 519949-38- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictRan well after 5 months off when third at Musselburgh in April, before unsuited by slow gallop when last of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm, 9/2) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on, though needs everything to drop right given his running style.
5. Samra StarJ: Tommie JakesT: Linda PerrattF: 4176-3850- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictForm has gone the wrong way this year, making second start for current yard when well-beaten last of 10 in handicap at this course (10f, good to firm, 50/1) 23 days ago. Has enough to prove at present.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite