12.30 2m. 4f. 100yds. 11 Declared. Happy New Year From Ayr Racecourse Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £10,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €5,446.00 2nd - €2,509.00 3rd - €1,254.00 4th - €628.00
Formscan - Second on each of his three starts under Rules, with two of those placed efforts coming over timber, Sleedagh sets a fair standard and is expected to be thereabouts again. The vote, however, goes to KINGS CHAMPION. An extended 2m looked on the sharp side at Market Rasen so stepping up in trip should play to his strengths and progress is anticipated. Solid Performer, Cushendun and Blofeld are others to consider.