13:25 Ayr
Good To FirmVirgin Bet Handicap
- Prize money: £4752
- 0m 7f 50y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
- Win time: 1m 29s
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £14.90
- Place: £4.30
Form: 205138 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 85
7f winner at York in July; has regressed in two subsequent starts, finishing last of three then last of eight; removal of hood (worn last four outings) needs to have a reinvigorating effect.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (10) |
13th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Highly admirable 5yo who has won twice this season (1m/7f, soft/good), with his most recent win his third at York; creditable fifth of 19 over C&D in August and not disgraced in the Ayr Gold Cup last time when denied a clear run on his first crack at sprinting; key player now back up to 1m. |
6/1 |
|
18th 4 (19) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 11lb |
He has taken his form to new levels this year, winning handicaps at Thirsk (1m, soft) and York (7f, good) as well as several fine efforts in top 7f/1m events; further success beckons but he drops to 6f for the first time in a demanding event and it did take him a while to pick up at York last time, for all he had to briefly wait for a gap. |
14/1 |
|
5th 4 (6) |
24th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders |
13/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 621213 CD BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 82
Regular front-runner; largely progressive since last autumn, including two C&D wins on fast ground (overall form figures here read 211); creditable third to subsequent scorer at Epsom last time; solid claims.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 (7) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
led narrowly |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
23rd Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
swerved right start, in touch with leaders, edged left over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds |
7/1 |
|
2nd 4 (8) |
11th Aug 2023 Good 0m 7f 33y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Four-time 7f winner who is suited by good/good to firm ground; on a workable mark but was always behind on seasonal debut 11 weeks ago and hasn't raced again since. |
12/1 |
25/1
- Place: £6.40
Form: 056658
Last run: 3 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 68
Defied a 10lb higher mark at Thirsk (1m) in June 2020; nowhere near that form since, hence the drop in weights; down the field in lower grade back at Thirsk three days ago; opposed.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 10 (13) |
23rd Oct 2021 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Hinted at a revival at Ayr last month but he was unable to back it up at Newcastle four days ago; should be making an impact at this level and no surprise to see him bounce back despite the wide stall. |
12/1 |
|
9th 1 (12) |
19th Oct 2021 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Not the force of old but there were more promising signs when third of 12 at Ayr last month, keeping on over 7f; drops into a Class 6 today and handles Tapeta so no surprise to see him show up prominently; blinkers join his usual accessories today. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 13 (7) |
16th Sep 2021 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Defied a 10lb higher mark at Thirsk (1m) in June 2020; nowhere near that form since, hence the drop in weights; down the field in lower grade back at Thirsk three days ago; opposed. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 120120 CD BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 86
Two wins at Thirsk this term; disappointing favourite back there last month; won a division of this race last year and followed up in 1m contest here the following day but runs off a much higher mark this time round.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (15) |
20th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
On a handy mark on this season's best efforts but losing run is up to 18 and he's finished a well-held eighth in his last two runs; down the list. |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 (11) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Ran well when third at Ripon (1m, soft) in July but took losing run to 17 when well held at Thirsk two weeks later; first outing for seven weeks; has won at this meeting before. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 259269 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
Ran respectably off higher marks in the Ayr Silver Cup for the last two years (sixth in 2019, runner-up in 2020); inconsistent this term and on a long losing run but is too well treated to be completely ignored.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (5) |
15th Oct 2022 Soft 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
midfield, pushed along from over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly from over 1f out, eased final 110yds |
8/1 |
|
3rd 8 (7) |
30th Jul 2022 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, short of room inside final furlong, ran on |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 (4) |
22nd Jul 2022 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent in centre of group, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 261344 CD
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
Form figures at Ayr read 212221, most recently winning over 7f on fast ground in July; respectable efforts over 5f since, latest at Haydock on Sunday; gives the impression he'll relish this step back up in distance; rock-solid contender returned to this venue.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 (4) |
19th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Prolific winner, including over 6f on Tapeta; no surprise that he was doing his best work late on here over 5f latest; dropping to a more competitive mark and not ruled out each-way now back up in trip. |
16/1 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
2nd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
taken down early, slowly away, in rear, ran on from over 1f out, nearest finish |
20/1 |
|
7th 2 (6) |
12th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
slowly into stride, took keen hold, soon midfield, switched to centre 3f out, weakened over 1f out |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: -22063 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
Placed in three of his five runs this season, including when third to Poet's Magic at Carlisle (wore blinkers) last time; possibilities off a reduced mark back at the scene of his 2yo win (1-1 here).
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (10) |
23rd Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 0f 31y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Fine on this ground, as when a clear second to a progressive winner off today's mark three weeks ago; often makes the running and it's hard to find any negatives, so he needs considering. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
2nd Oct 2023 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
prominent, led over 6f out |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
18th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Burst clear to win quite comfortably over C&D (good to firm) in July and is only 1lb above that mark now, but this inconsistent 5yo came last over 7f here four weeks ago and it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood today; versatile regarding ground. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 571614 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 70
Less to prove than fellow 8yo King's Pavilion, having scored three times (7f/1m) this summer; close fourth at Thirsk last time and remains in decent form; defied higher marks in his younger days.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (8) |
25th Oct 2021 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Successful three times on turf (7f/1m) this summer but his form has cooled on last two starts; has won over C&D in the past but his AW record stands at 1-11 and he's still 3lb higher than for last win; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
9th 8 (1) |
11th Oct 2021 Soft 0m 7f 33y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Successful three times (7f/1m) this summer; below par at Ayr last month; weighted to this season's best but he defied a 7lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) in 2016 and 2019; not without a chance. |
14/1 |
|
8th 11 (13) |
16th Sep 2021 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Less to prove than fellow 8yo King's Pavilion, having scored three times (7f/1m) this summer; close fourth at Thirsk last time and remains in decent form; defied higher marks in his younger days. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 802572 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 80
Runner-up in four of his nine starts this season, including at Haydock 12 days ago in a 1m contest he won (off this mark) in 2020; one of his other silver medals came over C&D in July; should remain competitive.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (11) |
8th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Dual C&D winner; comes from off pace and beat all bar Hortzadar in moderately run affair over C&D latest; big shout again if he gets the breaks. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 (9) |
3rd Nov 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, midfield, in touch with leaders halfway, headway inside final furlong, went second towards finish |
7/1 |
|
6th 2 (8) |
17th Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Dual C&D winner who returns to Tapeta on a workable mark; remains consistent despite his age, wasn't beaten far at Ayr last time and should give his running again; each-way claims. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 047907 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
Five-time winner for Kevin Ryan; generally not in the best of form since his most recent success (in April) and needs a revival on second run for new stable.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (7) |
1st Nov 2022 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
midfield towards far side |
20/1 |
|
5th 7 (5) |
25th Oct 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
12/1 |
|
6th 10 (13) |
15th Oct 2022 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
taken down early, slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along soon after start, headway on outer into midfield 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression from 1f out |
9/1 |
5/1
Form: 35-413 C
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
Fairly useful 3yo who is still fresh for this stage of the campaign, having raced only three times this term; in good form over 7f at York in July, winning on good to firm, then third on good; successful in nursery (6f) at this meeting last year and looks interesting back here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
2nd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 5 |
9st 12lb
|
prominent |
12/1 |
|
6th 7 (6) |
17th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
C&D scorer who wasn't disgraced under an aggressive ride when eighth in 7f Ayr handicap 24 days ago; possibilities despite being 1lb out of the handicap. |
8/1 |
|
8th 8 (9) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Down the weights prior to returning to winning ways at Newmarket (7f, good; race threw up winners) in July; second back there next time and can't have been right when weakening quickly over C&D latest; given a bit of time since and he's the mount of Oisin Orr from the yard's three runners. |
9/1 |
14/1
Form: 19-443 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 79
Record of 1-5 for William Haggas, the win gained on debut (7f, AW); not disgraced last time (1m1f; sold 35,000gns since) but needs some improvement in this deeper field on first run for new stable.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
7th Dec 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 7lb
|
held up in rear, switched left 2f out, kept on well and went fourth final 110yds |
50/1 |
|
11th 11 (8) |
12th Oct 2023 Heavy 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Tailed off on both starts this summer following a long absence and it was the same story when 80-1 on his recent stable debut. |
66/1 |
|
8th 4 (6) |
25th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Sole win for William Haggas came in 2020 on debut; achieved nothing in three runs for Linda Perratt; best watched on debut for third stable, unless the market speaks positively. |
33/1 |
Form: 6499-7 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
Multiple winner down the years; however, lost his way to a large extent last term and failed to revive on belated reappearance (debut for new yard); others preferred.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (9) |
1st Nov 2021 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Seven-time turf winner but his last success was over two years ago and he's generally struggled in his last ten starts; made some late headway at Musselburgh last time and now goes back up in trip but he still has quite a bit to prove on only his second AW run. |
7/1 |
|
7th 7 (8) |
11th Oct 2021 Soft 0m 7f 33y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Multiple winner off higher marks, mostly on slow ground; however, generally nowhere near best since his last success two years ago; third start for new stable. |
16/1 |
|
7th 12 (9) |
21st Sep 2021 Good 0m 7f 96y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Course winner over 8.5f off a 14lb higher mark in July 2019; didn't show much on recent reappearance here after nearly a year off (8.5f, good to firm) when making stable debut; plenty to prove at present. |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1017.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £647.50 |
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