Ayr
13:10
Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Off Time: 13:10 Distance: 2m½f Type: Chase Going: Soft Class: Class 1 Surface: Turf Prize: £42,203
11/4 Sans Bruit, 7/2 Palacio, 5/1 Traprain Law, 6/1 Le Nez Creux, 7/1 Calico, Moudan, 14/1 Matata, 20/1 Aeros Luck, 25/1 Classic Maestro
Previous Runs No. Horse Notes Age/Sex Status Jockey Trainer Weight OFR Mkt
1
Matata (IRE)
Pulled up mid-race in the Topham but this is a lower grade than he's used to contesting
6 G AVG Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies 168 158 20/1
Open: 16/1
2
Calico (GER)
Two wins last autumn and mid-division in the Grand Annual last time; this isn't as hot
9 G AVG Dan Skelton 161 151 15/2
Open: 17/2
3
Traprain Law (FR)
Runner-up in this race two years ago and in good heart this term; could have part to play
6 G AVG Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore 144 134 10/3
Open: 7/2
4
Sans Bruit (FR)
Ran well in his favourite Aintree race recently and he can make another bold bid
6 G AVG Paul Nicholls 142 132 7/2
Open: 10/3
5
Le Nez Creux (FR)
2-4 over fences in France; acquired for 320,000euros; Irish stable won this race last year
4 F Good Gavin Cromwell 142 132 7/2
Open: 4/1
6
Palacio (FR)
He's had his ups and downs but made it 2-5 over fences when winning at Newbury latest
6 G AVG Sam Thomas 142 132 15/2
Open: 6/1
7
Moudan (IRE)
In good form in Irish handicaps on his last two starts and he's entitled to respect
5 G AVG Ciaran Murphy 142 132 11/2
Open: 5/1
NR
Classic Maestro (IRE)
3lb out of the handicap but some good form this season, including here, and not ruled out
7 G Good Jennie Candlish 142 132 SCR
Open: SCR
NR
Aeros Luck (IRE)
Running well in defeat this year but up against it today from 7lb out of the handicap
6 G Poor Sandy Thomson 142 132 SCR
Open: SCR