Ladbrokes Ayr Silver Cup Handicap

Lightly raced 3yo whose two wins have come on the AW, looking well ahead of his mark at Wolverhampton (6f) on the latter occasion in July; however, his earlier turf handicap runs suggest he's no good thing to justify a 7lb rise now tackling ground slower than good to firm for the first time.

Mid-division in the Gold Cup last year when 7lb higher so the handicapper has given him a chance but his last turf win was in early 2023 and he has yet to win on grass in Britain; unseated start at Ascot two weeks ago when returning from a break and has it to prove in refitted cheekpieces.

Four front-running wins over 6f last year; three on good to soft ground and he didn't produce his best form on good to firm when nearer last than first in the Gold Cup; retains ability since being gelded and although he's underachieved this year, including back on good to soft at Ascot recently, it wouldn't surprise if he came up with something better today.

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Five course wins at 7f and 1m to go with a massive effort when a close third of 24 in the Gold Cup (good to soft) in 2023; an off day is almost unheard of here and he was in form when last seen in April (has won after longer breaks in the past); thereabouts.