In the 3.40 at Ayr on Friday, Clan Legend has made steady progress this season, winning three of his four starts and going down by just 1¾ lengths, off his current mark, when third at Uttoxeter in January, despite blundering at the second last flight. The Midnight Legend gelding has officially improved by 22lb since making his seasonal debut at Kelso in November and demonstrated admirable battling qualities when winning over course and distance, off an 8lb lower mark, in January.
He failed to trouble the judge in eight starts in ‘bumpers’ and over hurdles prior to the start of the season, but has discovered his form with a vengeance this term and, as the sort who doesn’t win his races by far, the handicapper could have some trouble catching up with him. Two miles on soft or heavy going is right up his street and he can continue his progress against some fully exposed opposition.
Selection: Ayr 3.40 Clan Legend to win