chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, went 2nd before next, not fluent 8th, led and not fluent 3 out, hard pressed, driven flat, holding 2nd towards finish
3 17:40 Ayr 21 Dec 2021
Ayr Racecourse Gift Vouchers Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) (4YO plus)
2m 5f 91y Soft (Good to Soft in places)
2 ½
2 Nells Son
6 11-5 -
held up towards rear, closed into chasing group 2nd, not fluent 8th, challenged 3 out, mistake 2 out, edged left before last, driven flat, held towards finish
towards rear, slow 3rd, pushed along in last before 7th, stayed on from 2 out, went 3rd flat, no impression on front pair
held up towards rear, headway 4 out, unable to get on terms, no impression from 2 out, went 4th flat
led, clear 2nd, not fluent 5th, reduced lead 8th, not fluent 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened from 2 out
rear of mid-division on outside, pushed along 4 out, 6th 3 out, no impression
held up rear of mid-division, not fluent 6th or 8th, some headway 3 out, no impression
chased leader until before 4th, lost place 8th, not fluent 4 out, well behind before 3 out

Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Heavy | 5 | Portstorm | 5 | 10 12 | - | 7-F5324 | 284 days | I Duncan (7 miles) | Conor O'Farrell | 4/ 1 | 6:22.57 |