Age

THE BOOK VIRGIN BET AYR GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £7000 Prize Money.£3456 to the winning horse The second to receive £1622, the third £811, the fourth £405, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300.

RACE STATISTICS

YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (46 wins from 519 runners, 9%) runs GLEN LOMOND and GLOBAL HUMOR and RORY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (7 wins from 56 runners, 12%) runs ABSOLUTE DREAM and MONSIEUR KODI LONGEST TRAVELLER: IDOAPOLOGISE trained by B Ellison, Malton, ABSOLUTE DREAM & MONSIEUR KODI trained by R Fahey, Malton, & MARSELAN trained by P Midgley, Westow, all 212 miles.

colours no horse age st-lb Draw

1 RORY (GB) (12) 213444 C BF 4 10-1 (6)

Br Ch g Orientor - Eternal Instinct O Mr Hugh Connor

B Goldie Racing Limited Paul Mulrennan J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T Tough Construction Limited S

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3/4l behind Militia when fourth of 6 at 7-4fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) last month. Finished well on that occasion and is an intriguing prospect back at 6f. Official BHA Rating 66

2 GLOBAL HUMOR (USA) (13) 60-06R6 C D

Br B g Distorted Humor (USA) - In Bloom (USA) O Mr Paul Stewart

B Russell L. Reineman Stable, Inc 7 10-1 (4)

Sean Kirrane (3) J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T Jim Goldie Racing S

Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind Jordan Electrics when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to firm) last month. Down in grade but others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 66

3 IDOAPOLOGISE (GB) (10) 040022 D BF 5 10-0 (12)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Shiba (FR) O Dan Gilbert and Andrew Bruce Ben Robinson J

Brian Ellison, Malton T

B The Shiba Partnership Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/2l by Impeller when second of 8 at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) earlier this month. Made good late headway there and should go well. Official BHA Rating 65

4 ABSOLUTE DREAM (IRE) (10) 44-6013 D BF

Br Ch g Dream Ahead (USA) - Absolute Diamond O S & G Clayton 1

B B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy 6 9-12 (3)

Oisin Orr J

Richard Fahey, Malton T Morebrooke S

Winner of six races at 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 8 behind Athollblair Boy beaten 2 1/4l at 11-4fav on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) earlier this month. Closed out his race well that day and one to consider. Official BHA Rating 63

5 HOT DIGGITY DOG (IRE) (18) 255050 D

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Unusually Hot (IRE) O Weldspec Glasgow Limited I

B Ronnie Boland 3 9-10 (10)

Callum Rodriguez J Keith Dalgleish, Carluke T Weldspec Baku Limited S

A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 5-1 behind Lovely Mana when last of 7 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Finished lame on that occasion and has a bit to prove backing up this quickly. Official BHA Rating 67

6 MONSIEUR KODI (IRE) (10) 520-615 D 3 9-10 (5)

Br B g Kodiac - Babylonian O Middleham Park Racing XVI

B Molony Bloodstock & Tally-Ho Stud Jack Garritty J Richard Fahey, Malton T Middleham Park Racing S

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 4l behind Impeller when fifth of 8 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) earlier this month. Still has the scope to progress and not one to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 67

7 SIXCOR (GB) (7) 121324 C BF 4 9-7 (1)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Roccor O Linda Perratt Racing Club

B D. D. & Mrs J. P. Clee Harry Russell (3) J Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

North Allerton Racing Ltd S

Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 1 1/4l behind Classy Al when fourth of 8 at 11-4fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) earlier this month. Has won twice here this season. Can produce a bold showing. Official BHA Rating 58

8 MARSELAN (IRE) (10) 002000

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Monclaire (GER) O R J Bloodstock

B Kildaragh Stud 4 9-4 (9)

Graham Lee J

Paul Midgley, Westow T

Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 18l behind Athollblair Boy at 17-2 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good) earlier this month. His mark continues to slide but he still has questions to answer. Official BHA Rating 55