15:22 Ayr
SoftVirgin Bet Handicap
- Prize money: £9421.2
- 0m 7f 50y
- Class 3
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
10/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.50
- Place: £3.40
Form: -40285 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 91
Inconsistent over longer trips this season; faded late in 1m Class 2 event here last month; progressive at about 7f during her 2yo campaign, notably a clearcut success in German Listed event (good to soft); interesting off a reduced mark and back down in trip/grade; non-runner at Hamilton on Monday.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (3) |
3rd Oct 2023 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
awkward start, travelled strongly, raced in second, challenging from over 2f out, shaken up when led narrowly 1f out, ridden when headed inside final 110yds, rallied and led again final stride, all out |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 (10) |
23rd Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
2yo Listed winner in Germany (7.5f, good to soft) last September and good second at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) this July in her first handicap; pulled hard when down the field in 1m2f handicap at York last month and this lightly raced 3yo is not ruled out now back down in distance. |
14/1 |
9/4
- Place: £1.80
Form: 203071 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Beverley (7.5f, soft) last week, belatedly opening his 2023 account but taking his career record to a respectable 8-27; even with 5lb penalty he remains favourably treated on peak RPRs; highly respected in the retained headgear.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (1) |
20th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Running well on slow turf this autumn, winning at Beverley (7.5f) in September and finishing second at Doncaster last month (7f, heavy); three AW runs came when qualifying for a mark and there's no obvious reason why he wouldn't prove as effective on this surface in time. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
28th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
led narrowly, headed and pressed leader 3f out, no chance with winner but kept on final furlong |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 284757 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
Useful on his day but has proved inconsistent this year and perhaps had the perfect scenario when scoring at Musselburgh in April (both British wins there); doesn't look the percentage call.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 |
23rd Oct 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
10st 0lb
|
Still 1lb above his last winning mark and signalled a return to form when beaten just over a length into third of seven at Ayr (7f, soft) this month; 0-10 on AW, but ran well in one of two starts over C&D and one for the shortlist. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
3rd Oct 2023 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
towards rear of midfield |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 001260 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
Acts on good to soft; never figured in the Ayr Silver Cup over 6f last time; has a record of 3-4 over C&D, including a win in this contest last year; the most recent success (in August) was gained in good style; clear possibilities back up in distance.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 (5) |
27th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Has been in good form at his beloved Ayr lately but is on a career-high mark again and 12lb higher than when last seen on the AW; will need a personal best at the end of a busy season. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 2 (7) |
12th Oct 2023 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
travelled strongly, midfield, headway from over 1f out, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 367293 D BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
7f winner as a 2yo but campaigned mostly over sprint distances for new stable this term, winning twice at Musselburgh (5f, good); faded late on last attempt at this trip, albeit in a better race.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (8) |
22nd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Did well to record third win at Musselburgh, given where she challenged from, last time (7f), seemingly responding well to first-time cheekpieces (retained here); 3lb higher mark could be defied; won a novice here. |
7/1 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
16th Oct 2023 Good 0m 7f 33y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Inconsistent in the last few months and her two wins here in the first half of summer were over 5f; however, she was a 7f 2yo winner in 2021 and her trainer's horses are frequently versatile trip-wise; likes it here and it will be no surprise if she plays a leading role in first-time cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
3rd Oct 2023 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
awkward start, took keen hold, raced in third |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 166331
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 76
Appears to need ground softer than good; suited by step up to 7f at Carlisle last month, adding to his spring win; still has low mileage and is unexposed at this distance, so could well improve further; receives weight all round, back up in class; shortlisted.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (6) |
3rd Oct 2023 Soft 0m 7f 50y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
took keen hold, midfield |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (9) |
13th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
All starts over 6f, landing Thirsk maiden (heavy) in May and running well to finish third in slightly stronger handicaps (soft) the last twice; latest effort looks even better now with the first two successful since and he shapes as though 7f should suit; respected on ground he likes. |
3/1 |
3/1
Form: 5-5541 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 89
Seems ideally suited by sharp tracks and has scored three times at Chester, including latest start (7.5f, good to soft); has to overcome career-high mark and a course that may not be favourable.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (4) |
25th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Well suited by easy, turning courses, winning for a third time at Chester (extended 7f) in September; made a respectable return to AW when fifth (Street Kid neck ahead in fourth) of 11 at Wolverhampton (7f) in first-time cheekpieces (retained) 29 days ago. |
9/1 |
|
5th 10 (2) |
27th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Well suited by easy, turning courses, as illustrated by his Chester beating of Percy's Lad (third win there) early last month; things didn't pan out his way at Ayr next time and this previous C&D winner should fare better. |
10/1 |
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|---|---|
| Exacta | £256.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £232.80 |
| Trifecta | £1300.00 |
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