Andrew Ayres gives us a look inside his notebook

Andrew Ayres
LINGFIELD MAY 24 (GOOD)
1m3f110y maiden (Class 5)
Fair form
MANCINI (Jonathan Portman) is a massive individual who took the eye despite being in need of the run both physically and mentally. He proceeded to shape with plenty of promise in sixth and stepped up on that effort when second at Windsor 12 days later. He’s a half-brother to Monsieur Rieussec and Maybelater — both smart performers for the Portman yard — and he will win races.
KEMPTON MAY 24 (STANDARD)
6f two-year-old fillies novice (Class 4)
Race that w...