15:45 Ayr
Good To FirmVirgin Bet Kilkerran Cup Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 2
- 12 runners
- Win time: 2m 5s
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: 217432
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
Largely in decent form for new yard; won the Carlisle Bell (1m, good to firm) in June; ran creditably over 1m2f at Newcastle (AW) the last twice; has worn cheekpieces of late, now goes in second-time visor; in the mix.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 (1) |
9th Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 37y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Developed into a smart performer on AW at the start of this year and showed he's equally as good on turf when bagging a 1m Listed event at York (good to firm) in June on final outing for the now-retired Keith Dalgleish; better effort for this yard (but still below his best) when a never-dangerous fourth of five in 1m1f York Group 3 a fortnight ago; more needed. |
20/1 |
|
4th 1 (4) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 0f 177y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Developed into a smart performer on AW at the start of this year and showed he's equally as good on turf when bagging a 1m Listed event here (good to firm) in June on final outing for the now-retired Keith Dalgleish; disappointing last of five in a Salisbury Listed race (1m, good) on his recent first outing for this yard; even a return to his best is unlikely to be enough. |
25/1 |
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5th 2 (6) |
17th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Developed into a smart performer on AW at the start of this year and backed up that form when winning a five-runner Listed race at York (1m, good to firm) two months ago on final outing for the now-retired Keith Dalgleish; player on that. |
5/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 131114 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
Failed to score in bumpers and over hurdles; largely progressive on the Flat and has a record of 4-7 in this sphere, including two C&D wins (fast/soft); below par over 1m4f last time; may have more to offer back down in trip; remains of interest.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Well beaten on all five starts for David Pipe, the last two on heavy ground last month; comes here with a lot to prove but combination of better ground and first-time blinkers may enable an upturn. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
led |
25/1 |
|
0 12 |
13th Oct 2023 Good 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
10st 4lb |
Plenty of competitive form on the Flat and over hurdles for previous yards but has looked cold as ice in three runs for this one; could yet turn a corner and well treated if he did. |
25/1 |
10/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 653154 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
Awarded a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster in June (good to firm); sold out of Richard Hannon's yard for 175,000gns after his next start; didn't have the ideal scenario at Ripon (behind Howzer Black) on debut for new stable; this may prove more suitable.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (10) |
9th Oct 2021 Good To Soft 1m 2f 56y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Had blinkers on for the first time when getting the race in the stewards' room at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in June; gelded prior to joining this yard in August and has run well in both outings since, but he may need to find a bit more to defy this mark; both wins have come on fast ground, but he handles soft. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 4 (2) |
16th Sep 2021 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Awarded a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster in June (good to firm); sold out of Richard Hannon's yard for 175,000gns after his next start; didn't have the ideal scenario at Ripon (behind Howzer Black) on debut for new stable; this may prove more suitable. |
10/1 |
11/2
Form: 124213 CD
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 86
Record of 223124213 since wearing blinkers, including a C&D success in July; 2-2 at this venue overall, the other win gained at this meeting last year; close third in competitive event at Haydock (10.5f, good to firm) on Sunday, sticking on well; holds very solid claims off the same mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
22nd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
The two wins from his four starts at Ayr were both more than two years ago, but he also ran creditably over C&D last September; downhill since his Musselburgh win this April, with the switch to a visor (replacing regular blinkers) perhaps contributing last time; reverts with headgear today and he's 4lb below his last winning mark. |
9/1 |
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9th 1 (8) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Below par since 1m4f Musselburgh win on good to soft in April, including back at Musselburgh a couple of weeks ago, but is well treated if a first-time visor (replacing regular blinkers) sparks a revival. |
6/1 |
|
6th 1 (4) |
11th Aug 2023 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Resumed winning ways over C&D (good to soft; same mark) in April; has failed to supplement that Sky Bet Sunday Series win since, and didn't appear to fully stay 2m - first attempt at that trip - on the AW at Kempton last month; it's possible that the return to Musselburgh can reap dividends. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 545773 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
All six wins on good/firmer; finished nicely from a difficult position at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) two weeks ago and ties in closely with Chichester on that form; possibilities if this race pans out better.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (1) |
17th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
held up in rear |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 (6) |
31st Oct 2023 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
dwelt start, held up in rear, not clear run 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, never dangerous |
15/2 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
7th Oct 2023 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Not totally straightforward but no doubt he's attractively handicapped and he would have finished closer to the winner over C&D ten days ago had he not repeatedly run into trouble; 2lb lower in a weaker race and he's capable of a big run. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 131407 D
Last run: 128 days
W: 8st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
Gained narrow wins on AW in January/February; form dipped in the spring and has been absent since; returns in a warm handicap and is best watched unless the market speaks positively.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (8) |
1st Jun 2023 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Has worn these cheekpieces the last twice; inconsistent 9yo who was disappointing at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time but prior to that he was a good second over this C&D (soft) and he's capable bouncing back from a poor run; has won over C&D and is versatile ground-wise; not written off. |
25/1 |
|
9th 4 (3) |
8th May 2023 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when second of eight in 1m2f Ripon handicap 18 days ago; he needs considering nudged up 1lb with the headgear retained. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 7 (9) |
20th Apr 2023 Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
16/1 |
8/1
Form: 294621 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 88
In career-best form at Hamilton (second to Platinumcard) and Ripon (1m2f, good; made all in small field) last month; may find it harder to dominate this time but he's respected for being better than ever.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 10 (4) |
22nd May 2022 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Usually front-runs, including for his three wins last year over 1m/1m2f; faded at Ripon on penultimate start when he tried 1m4f for the first time and although he fared much better when second of 14 at Hamilton (Happy third) two weeks ago over 1m3f, dictating this large field should be hard. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 9 (11) |
8th May 2022 Good To Soft 1m 3f 15y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
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3rd 5 (3) |
23rd Apr 2022 Good To Soft 1m 4f 10y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
|
4/1
Form: 211233 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
Raced mainly on good/softer; front-runner nowadays; very consistent at 1m2f since last October, going close in the John Smith's Cup three starts back (good), then creditable third in useful handicaps at Glorious Goodwood and York Ebor festival since; major contender off unchanged mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (5) |
2nd Oct 2023 Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Finished second in this race 12 months ago; three wins in 2023 show that he retains plenty of ability aged eight; gamely beat Mr Professor over C&D (soft) for the most recent success and ran creditably in higher grade at Ayr subsequently; fighting chance. |
13/2 |
|
5th 7 (6) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Acts on any ground; retains plenty of enthusiasm aged eight and proved game at Hamilton (1m1f) most recently, recording his third success of 2023; return to higher grade is the negative (0-18 in Class 2). |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 111035 CD
Last run: 30 days
W: 8st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
Has form figures of 1111035 since fitted with cheekpieces, including two C&D wins on fast ground; close third to Platinumcard here on penultimate start, then found 1m1f too sharp when fifth to same rival at Hamilton; interesting back up in distance.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (1) |
28th Apr 2022 Good To Firm 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Well beaten on his last four runs but soft ground may not have suited here on his reappearance and the cheekpieces are back on today; holds stand-out claims on today's terms if able to reproduce anything close to his best form last year, when he won four handicaps in a row. |
9/4 |
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11th 10 (10) |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 1m 4f 8y Class 3 |
8st 10lb |
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7th 1 (2) |
2nd Nov 2021 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Thrived earlier this year when these cheekpieces went on, landing a four-timer, and isn't necessarily handicapped out of things; last two efforts have been disappointing though and he needs the addition of a tongue-tie to get him back on track. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 110503 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 99
Close second in this contest in 2019 but finished only ninth in 2020; evidently needs further now, having gained this year's wins over 1m4f/2m (latter in the Northumberland Plate); close third over 1m6f last time; likely to be tapped for toe.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 12 (12) |
8th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 5f 216y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Won the 2021 Northumberland Plate and last scored that December but has had only three runs since; heavy defeats at big odds on both this year, admittedly without the hood which returns today but it's hard to have great confidence in this 11yo taking advantage of his fall in the weights. |
28/1 |
|
5th 1 (3) |
2nd Mar 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 3 |
10st 0lb |
Won 2021 Northumberland Plate but seen only twice since winning 2m course conditions event in December of that year; will likely be sharper for a recent comeback run at Lingfield but he was never involved and this 11yo needs to have come on a lot in a short time to play a prominent role. |
40/1 |
|
8th 2 (2) |
18th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
taken down early, held up in rear |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 132145 C
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 77
Record of 7-24 at Ayr, including three wins (7f/1m) this season; scored over 1m1f at Musselburgh in July; creditable fifth over an extended 1m2f at Haydock on Sunday and ties in with Fairmac on that running; 3lb out of weights but Amie Waugh takes off 5lb; remains in form.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (7) |
21st Sep 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
raced in second |
9/1 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
8th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 2y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Well beaten on his reappearance in each of the last three seasons so it's hard to be overly confident on today's comeback run; however, crack 5lb claimer has been booked for this three-time course winner, and he'll be a major player if reproducing the best of last autumn's form. |
13/2 |
|
10th 1 (2) |
10th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 0f 208y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
in rear on inner, headway into midfield over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out, burst blood vessel (vet said gelding bled from the nose) |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 614603 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 84
Overall record is 11-45; creditable third of five in 1m2f fillies' handicap at Haydock two weeks ago; yet to defy a mark quite this high and looks vulnerable back in a deeper field.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (11) |
19th Aug 2022 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
held up in rear, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, made no impression |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (10) |
4th Aug 2022 Good 1m 2f 43y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, not reach leaders |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
25th Jul 2022 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
towards rear of midfield, headway towards far side over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 1-3205 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 88
Won this race 12 months ago (good to soft) but went into it on the back of a sound effort; 3lb higher this time round and not in the same form of late, having been well below par the last twice (May/August).
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 2 (5) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
In top form at Chester since returning from a three-month break, posting a win (1m2f, soft) then a good second (1m2f, good to soft); also effective elsewhere and he can give another good account. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 5 (6) |
16th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Productive dual-purpose performer who was returning from 90 days off when beating four rivals over C&D (soft) last month; up 5lb but still high on the list if the ground remains on the soft side of good. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
6th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
led, headed and raced in second after 2f, led again 2f out, shaken up and went clear over 1f out, kept on well |
11/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £420.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £441.90 |
| Tricast | £2453.90 |
| Trifecta | £2454.00 |
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