Flat Racing Tuesday 14th of August

[Aidymac]

*Masamah - Nottingham 7:50* If it can run the same way it ran last time out, it should win this race going away. Was 3rd in a Group 2 last time out, only 2 lengths behind Ortensia, and is now running in Class 3 company tomorrow, big drop in class. Was also in a field of 17 last time out, and Spencer should be able to get his tactics right here in a small field of 5 runners. Has won 5 times on good to firm ground, loves this ground. Spencer has also won on this horse twice. Kevin Ryan is in good form and Spencer has an incredible record when riding for Ryan. 54 winners in 265 rides producing a profit of +£57.07 to level stakes. *1 Point WIN @ 15/8 Paddy Power BOG*

[Bathtime For Rupert]

Re: Flat Racing Tuesday 14th of August 3.20 Ayr - 2pts win Blues Jazz @ 11/1 (Hills) This horse is an admirably consistent type and although he's appeared to be handicapped out of matters recently (since completing a five-timer last suimmer) but hasn't been far away lately upped to a mile and he might just be able to score off this mark now with conditions in his favour. His form at Ayr is solid with two wins, a 2nd and two sixths (neither beaten too far), and he interestingly has PJ McDonald on board who rides this track especially well. It's the first time for a while a 'proper' jockey is on board and he has an 18% strike rate for Ian Semple. Better ground seems to suit and he's been racing on soft the last twice and whilst running well, this might bring out a bit more. He got his ground when staying on to chase Able Master three starts back over 7f but that winner has since gone in off a 7lb higher mark so he just bumped into one really and shaped as if a mile would be better. Nothing came from off the pace next time out and he pulled last time out when beaten 1 1/2l at Carlisle. He shapes as if in form and I think today's race should suit him ideally. Crucially the Semple yard are finally starting to hit form after a very cold spell and that could bring out the necessary improvement for his runner here.