5:05 Ayr Tips

Jim Goldie's horses are running well at the moment. His Annandale is a three-time winner over this C&D. Two weeks ago at Hamilton, he did not get much room at the start and was slowly away. He was in the rear and was carried wide turning into the bend, about five furlongs out. He finished very well to get third. Before that, he finished a good third, just a length and a quarter behind the winner over this C&D six days ago.

Cascade Hall is the horse with the lowest winning odds (3), indicating it is the statistical market favorite to win the race. Its race record (4-3-1-2-1-7) demonstrates strong recent competitiveness, with wins and podium finishes in its latest outings. At 56.2 kg, it carries less weight than horses with higher odds-such as Inappropriate (61.2 kg) and Simply Ruby (60.8 kg)-which may give it a competitive advantage in terms of speed and stamina.

The 5yo has some good bits of form on the flat. He was a close runner-up on the AW at the start of the year in a strong class 3 contest, slightly lower mark in this class 5 turf handicap. He was 3rd of 10 three weeks ago, no chance behind the smart winner who is now rated 100 but no runner of that calibre in this 0-75 rated handicap. That run was a debut for a new yard, who had two winners and a third from five runners at this track last Monday.

Simple Ruby is lightly raced and looks to have plenty to offer. She has a solid win at Ffos Las in June 2025 and was also placed in other runs.