Best Bet

16:43 Ayr Tips — Friday 17th April 2026

16:43AyrGoing: GoodHurdle
Our Selection

Society Soldier

6yo • b f
Good
77/100 confidence
Form
14/15
Rating
9/10
Market
8/10
Trends
11/15

Why This Horse

  • Won last time out
  • Improving form line (5 → 3 → 1)
  • Lightly raced (3 runs, 1 win) — unexposed
Each-Way Alternative: Don Rafael

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.

Full Racecard — 17 Runners

HorseOdds
Woodland Park
31/21-3322
1/10
Kent De Thaix
051P51
1/10
Don Rafael
946-31331
1/10
Society SoldierOUR TIP
5-31
1/10
Alentejo
122/8P0-P2
1/10
Hawthorn Street
4-414
1/10
Hidden History
7212-1679
1/10
Whistle Stop Tour
P5-52535P
1/10
Rocheval
42F-6P644
1/10
Eyed
1224-275P
1/10
Shoeshine Boy
9-832F113
1/10
I Am Max
4-1045527
1/10
Just Ennemi
16/1-30
1/10
Draco Malfoy
435-1218
1/10
Patriotik
13-006065
1/10
Irish Champ
4327
1/10
Billy Boi Blue
13P51-73P
1/10

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