Focail Maith isn't the easiest horse to win with but he has slipped to a nice mark and with conditions in his favour makes plenty of appeal at 8/1 in the 5.1 0at Ayr.
John Ryan's gelding has just one victory to his name from 17 starts, but that win did come on heavy ground and he will relish today's conditions.
Although his form this season has been a bit hit and miss, he has run some really solid races on occasions and his second to Proud Chieftan at Newmarket back in July off a mark of 70 arguably makes him the one to beat in this line-up.
He is now able to race off a mark of 68, and didn't shape too badly last time out over a mile at Sandown when 7th of 12 to Sure Route.
The step back up in trip to 1m 1f will suit him far better, and with doubt's surrounding many of his rivals ability to handle the ground this represents one of the best opportunities he has had for a while in my eyes.
i had him priced up at around the 6/1 mark on my tissue, so at 8/1 with Ladbrokes he looks terrific value.
Recommended bet: 2pts each-way Focal Maith (8/1 Ladbrokes - BOG)
