"win-or-bust approach questions handicapper's potential for an eighth win this season"
In the upcoming race, Crowd Quake, trained by Stuart Williams, is bidding for an eighth success of the season. The race, a red-hot handicap, promises to be an exciting event.
Crowd Quake's trainer, Stuart Williams, is known for saddling horses to run up a sequence, as proven by Quinault's seven victories two years ago. However, Crowd Quake is due to go up 5lb for future races, adding an extra challenge to its quest for another win.
Last week, Crowd Quake finished second at Doncaster, only a head behind winner Munsif. Stuart Williams recently discussed Crowd Quake's condition after its close race and the need to run due to the upcoming weight increase.
Meanwhile, Dain Ma Nut In, another contender in the race, is 10lb higher in the weights compared to last season. Despite this, Dain Ma Nut In is bidding for a hat-trick in the race. Interestingly, Dain Ma Nut In completed a hat-trick at this meeting last season.
Dain Ma Nut In recorded the best effort of its career at York last time, winning by a neck despite a late challenge from Per Contra. The horse is supported by the riders Jürgen Hotzi, Richi Grischek, and Peter Schopf in its attempt to achieve a third consecutive victory.
John Quinn, joint-trainer of Liberty Coach, commented on Liberty Coach's return to trip and draw position. Meanwhile, Adam Ryan, assistant to Kevin Ryan, trainer of Dark Moon Rising, discussed the horse's recent consistent performance and suitability for the Ayr race.
Chris Dixon, co-founder of The Horse Watchers, owners of Hornsea Bay, shared his thoughts on Hornsea Bay's performance at York and its ability to handle the track and ground. Richard Hills, assistant racing manager to Shadwell, owners of El Burhan, discussed the horse's potential to perform well at a longer distance.
The weather on race day is expected to be dry, with highs of 18C. There is a chance of light rain only after racing. Conditions on Wednesday were soft, good to soft in places, with the rain clearing by lunchtime.
Stuart Williams also mentioned that they don't usually run many horses at Ayr due to the expense. However, the promise of an exciting race and the chance for Crowd Quake to secure its eighth win of the season may have tipped the scales in favor of participation.
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