16:43 Ayr Tips — Friday 17th April 2026
Society Soldier
Why This Horse
- Won last time out
- Improving form line (5 → 3 → 1)
- Lightly raced (3 runs, 1 win) — unexposed
16:43 Ayr — Race Preview & Tips
Society Soldier is our selection for the 16:43 16:43 Ayr at Ayr, a Hurdle contest on Good ground.
The form figures of 5-31 include a victory that confirms this one is in good heart.
The Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore/Derek Fox partnership is one to follow, and they will fancy their chances here.
The Good going should suit, and with the draw in stall taken into account, conditions look favourable.
Key angle: Won last time out.
Rated 109, the handicapper may have left a bit in hand.
Don Rafael is the each-way option — a solid claim for a frame finish.
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Full Racecard — 17 Runners
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
Woodland Park 31/21-3322 | 4/1 |
Society SoldierOUR TIP 5-31 | 8/1 |
Hidden History 7212-1679 | 9/1 |
Alentejo | 10/1 |
Hawthorn Street 4-414 | 11/1 |
Eyed 1224-275P | 14/1 |
Rocheval 42F-6P644 | 14/1 |
Draco Malfoy 435-1218 | 16/1 |
Kent De Thaix 051P51 | 20/1 |
I Am Max 4-1045527 | 20/1 |
Don Rafael 946-31331 | 20/1 |
Shoeshine Boy 832F1135- | 20/1 |
Irish Champ 4327 | 20/1 |
Billy Boi Blue 3P51/73PP- | 25/1 |
Just Ennemi 16/1-30 | 25/1 |
Whistle Stop Tour P5-52535P | 25/1 |
Patriotik 13-006065 | 25/1 |
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