VIRGIN BET RACEDAY

MONDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2023

Welcome To Ayr Racecourse

Welcome to Ayr Racecourse and whether you are a first time racegoer or a seasoned racing enthusiast I hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today

We have seven races this afternoon on Virgin Bet Raceday and a good spread of runners across the card and my thanks go to our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here today

I wish all connections the very best of luck and sincerely hope you have an enjoyable and successful day and return again in the future.

Virgin Bet sponsor today’s card and we appreciate their continued support.

I would also like to thank our racegoers for attending today and wish you all an enjoyable and successful day out at Ayr and a safe journey home.

David Brown Managing Director

SPONSORS

The Ayr Executive would like to thank today’s sponsors for their very generous support. We wish them and their guests an enjoyable day with us.

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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

Listed below are the Jockeys and Trainers in action at today’s meeting.

Jockeys

Trainers

Daragh Bourke

2.45, 3.50 B F Brookhouse 1.45 3.50

Stuart Coltherd

3.15

Susan Corbett

2.45, 4.25, 5.00

S. R. B. Crawford 1.45

Rose Dobbin

3.50

Ian Duncan 4.25

Michael & David

Easterby

3.15

Sandy Forster

3.50, 4.25

Micky Hammond

3.50, 4.25

Philip Hobbs

1.45

Iain Jardine

3.50, 4.25, 5.00

Noel C. Kelly

3.50

Leonard Kerr 1.45

Donald McCain 1.45, 2.15, 3.15, 4.25 Rebecca Menzies

Nicky Richards 1.45, 4.25, 5.00

Lucinda Russell

1.45, 3.15, 5.00

Katie Scott

2.45

R. Mike Smith

2.45, 3.15

Jackie Stephen

4.25

Sandy Thomson

2.15

Mark Walford

3.50

Donald Whillans

1.45, 3.50

William Young Jnr

3.15

B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)

Allson Sparkle Ltd

C. and Mrs Wilson

Tom Scudamore

Lucinda Russell, Kinross

Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale

Won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1l by Time To Get Up when second of 20 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f last month. This is more demanding. Official BHA Rating 144

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5 Breeding Owner Breeder Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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3 Colour of horse

B=bay Br=brown

Ch=chesnut Gr=grey

4 Sex of horse c=colt h=horse

FORM RATINGS

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Included in the form guide below each horse is a form rating, calculated from the horse’s previous performances, taking into account a number of variables such as finishing position, distance won/beaten by, horses beaten/beaten by weight carried, race time (compared with the standard time) going allowance number of days since that performance, etc.

Horses which have not raced will not have a form rating, as may some horses which have raced but not recently in Britain or their performances to-date have not yet merited a rating.

MIGHTY THUNDER WAS THE

Winner

OF THE

NATIONAL ON SATURDAY, 18TH APRIL, 2021.

How To Bet

1. Pick your Racehorse, look around for the best odds on course, try to proffer the correct stake money for your wager

2. Ask the Bookmaker for your bet by naming the horse. The bookmaker will repeat your bet to his clerk, correct bookmaker if he makes a mistake and receive your Betting Ticket as a receipt for your bet.

3. If your horse wins, give your Betting Ticket to the bookmaker, check your winnings.

4. Check with the bookmaker when placing a bet, the Place Terms. Place Betting, not all on course bookmakers accept each way bets, ie. for a win or a place.

5. In the unlikely event of a dispute after adhering to this procedure, the bookmaker will tell the punter to approach the Ring Official, who will advise you as to your rights.

6. Some course bookmakers have minimum stakes.e.g. £1, £5, £10 but small backers are catered for in the racecourse Betting Shops.

Coral Scottish Grand

Each Way Betting

In conjunction with The RCA, the bookmakers have introduced standard each-way terms. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting.

• Fewer than 3 runners - all on to win

• 3 or 4 runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2

• 5 – 7 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2

• 8 or more runners – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive) – 1/4 odds a place 1,2,3

• Handicaps with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive) – 1/5 odds a place 1,2,3,4

• Handicaps with 22 or more runners

1/4 odds a place 1,2,3,4

All bookmakers must display on their boards whether they are betting each way or to win only

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8350 Prize Money.£4409 to the winning horse The second to receive £2029, the third £1014, the fourth £507 and the fifth £253

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Alexander (36 wins from 235 runners, 15%) runs NOT IN KANSAS TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 32 runners, 16%) runs BLAZING SHIROCCO LONGEST TRAVELLER: BELLANEY LORD trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BELLANEY LORD (IRE) (34) 20-3U

7 11-9

Br Br g Kalanisi (IRE) - Bellaney Lady (IRE) Daryl Jacob J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B J. W. Rosbotham

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

Placed in a NH flat race from four starts. Unseated rider when 20-1 at Down Royal over 2m 1f (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Doctor Bravo last month on his latest outing. Will need to find some improvement for win purposes, but not discounted. Official BHA Rating -

2 BELLS EXPRESS (IRE) (45) P/06-23

6 11-9

Br Ch g Sholokhov (IRE) - Bells Chance (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Mrs Mary Margaret Roche Janusian Ltd S

Placed in a point-to-point from five starts. Third of 7 behind Raffles Wonder beaten 15l at 11-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Sedgefield over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Faces a tall order on his hurdling debut. Official BHA Rating -

3 BLAZING SHIROCCO (IRE) (-)

5 11-9

Br B g Shirocco (GER) - Blazing Tempo (IRE) Derek Fox J

O Mr K. Alexander Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Mr Kenneth Alexander Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Half-brother to Blazing Emily, won over hurdles at 2m 4f and in NH flat race at 2m. Worth a market check on his racecourse debut. Represents a powerful yard and must be taken seriously Official BHA Rating -

4 BLUE HOP (IRE) (388) 15-

6 11-9

Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Afaraka (IRE) Jack Quinlan J

O Mr R. S. Brookhouse B F Brookhouse, Newmarket T

B Paddy Kennedy Tote S

A winner of a NH flat race at 2m on heavy ground. Finished 11l behind Sporting Ace when fifth of 10 at 12-1 last time in a NH flat race at Chepstow over 2m (soft) in February last year Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with T R George. Best watched. Official BHA Rating -

5 BREAKDANCE KID (GB) (12) 3-P03

Br Ch g Norse Dancer (IRE) - Pinamar

5 11-9

Tom Midgley (5) J

O Mrs Wilma Duffus Patrick Neville Leyburn T

B Cyril Humphris The Red Armoury S

Yet to place in four starts. Third of 6 behind Solar Sovereign beaten 6l at 16-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 4f (good) earlier this month. Will need to improve again to gain a first success.

Official BHA Rating -

6 FFREE PEDRO (IRE) (27) 64

7 11-9

Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Ain’t Misbehavin (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Ratkatcha Racing Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Sean Gorman Tmt Construction Ltd, Proactive Personnel Limited S

Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Colonel Harry when fourth of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (soft) last month. May have more to offer once entering handicaps. Official BHA Rating -

7 FLY BY MILAN (IRE) (679) 2322/- 8 11-9

Br B g Milan - So Proper (IRE) Danny McMenamin J

O Langdale Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T

B Mr Peter Magnier & Ms Margaret Mullins Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S

Placed in four NH flat races from four starts. Beaten 4l by Grand Du Nord when second of 10 at 6-4 fav on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Hexham over 2m (good) in April ‘21. Has a 679-day absence to overcome on his hurdling bow and the market should reveal more. Official BHA Rating -

8 HOLD UP LA COLMINE (FR) (24) P1-4333 BF 6 11-9

Br B g Choeur du Nord (FR) - Taiwan Leto (FR) Ben Jones J

O Tim Syder & Martin St Quinton Philip Hobbs, Minehead T

B SCEA Ecurie de La Colmine & Mr S. Tonero

Philip Hobbs Racing S

A winner of a point-to-point at 3m. Third of 8 behind Ballygeary beaten 2 1/2l at 4-6fav on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (good) earlier this month. A similar performance should see him involved once more. Official BHA Rating 112

9 SALADAM (FR) (56) 2-322 BF

6 11-9

Br B g Saint des Saints (FR) - Salsadame (FR) Sean Bowen J

O Mr Adrian Butler Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Mr R. Corveller & Mrs R. M. Corveller McCoy Contractors S

Placed in three hurdle races and a point-to-point from four starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Glen Cannel when second of 5 at 1-3 fav last time in a hurdle race here over 2m 4f (heavy) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Sets the standard on recent efforts. Official BHA Rating 116

10 ALIEN ENCOUNTER (GB) (13) 00-P

7 11-2

Br Gr or Gr m Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Inthesettlement Conor O’Farrell J

O Mr A Kerr Mr L Kerr Leonard Kerr, Irvine T

B Shade Oak Stud

Unplaced in all three starts. Pulled up 3 out when 300-1 here over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Langdale Lane earlier this month on her hurdling debut. She has it all to prove at present. Official BHA Rating -

11 BOLLIN MATILDA (GB) (49) 6

5 11-2

Br B m Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Bollin Julie Craig Nichol J

O Callum Whillans Donald Whillans Hawick T

B Callum Whillans Sport of Kings S

Dam won twice over hurdles at 2m 4f and 3m. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Esprit Du Potier when last of 6 on her racecourse debut here over 2m (heavy) last month. Needs to offer more encouragement before warranting consideration. Official BHA Rating -

12 NOT IN KANSAS (GB) (23) 66P

6 11-2

Br B m Gentlewave (IRE) - Spinning Away Bruce Lynn (3) J

O Alexander, Baxter & Jardine-Paterson

N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T

B Kinneston Bloodstock Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S

Unplaced in all three starts. Pulled up 3 out when 150-1 at Wetherby over 2m (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Ruby Island earlier this month on her latest outing. Likely to prove more competitive once receiving a handicap mark. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2022: LARGY SHARK 5 11 0 Daryl Jacob 10-1 (S R B Crawford) 7 ran Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 12.

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Saladam (FR), 4-1 Bellaney Lord (IRE), 11-2 Hold Up La Colmine (FR), 9-1 Blazing Shirocco (IRE), Blue Hop (IRE), Fly By Milan (IRE), 16-1 Breakdance Kid (GB), 18-1 Bells Express (IRE), 25-1 Ffree Pedro (IRE), 100-1 Bollin Matilda (GB), 300-1 Alien Encounter (GB), Not In Kansas (GB) totewin: Saladam

SALADAM was unable to justify favouritism when finishing second here last month, but the six-year-old still holds leading claims on that performance and looks the one to beat. Hold Up La Colmine has recorded a string of creditable efforts in defeat in similar contests and is feared most. Bellaney Lord appeared to be running a better race before unseating his rider late on at Down Royal last month and is another to consider.

Great British Bonus Scheme

toteeachway: Hold Up La Colmine

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

Silks Cafe

Why not visit Silks Cafe located on the first floor of the Pricess Royal Stand for a range of delicious snacks and drinks.

Cheeseburger £ 6. 50 with fries

Macaroni £6.50 with fries

Chicken Curry £ 6.50 with fries

Chicken Goujons £ 6 50 with fries

Homemade Soup £ 3 5 0 with crusty roll

Selection of Sandwiches £3.40

Portion of Fries £2.50

Cans Soft Juice £2.00

Tea / Coffee £2.00

THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

2M 110YDS for novice five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money.£7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): A M Thomson (18 wins from 112 runners, 16%) runs BASS ROCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D McCain (4 wins from 27 runners, 15%) runs RICHMOND LAKE LONGEST TRAVELLER: PEACEFUL SUNDAY trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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1 BASS ROCK (FR) (62) 1351-12 C D BF

7 11-10

Br B g Martaline - Horta (FR) Ryan Mania J

O Mr Raymond Anderson Green Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T

B S.C.E.A Hamel Stud N. S. P. C. C. S

He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten a neck by Grandads Cottage when second of 6 at 10-11fav on his latest outing in a chase at Wetherby over 2m 3f (soft) in December last year Expected to be thereabouts. Official BHA Rating 141

2 RICHMOND LAKE (IRE) (44) 12F0-61

7 11-3

Br B g Westerner - Chic Milan (IRE) Brian Hughes J

O Exors of the late Mr Trevor Hemmings Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B J.R. Weston Trust Inns Limited S

He has won two hurdle races and a chase from 1m 7f to 2m 4f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing in a chase when 5-2fav at Wetherby over 1m 7f (soft) last month, beating Destined To Shine by 6l. Can have a big say in proceedings. Official BHA Rating 134

3 PEACEFUL SUNDAY (FR) (23) F-PUU00 D

7 10-5

Br B g Sunday Break (JPN) - Perdiz (GER) Sam Ewing (3) J

O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede

B Haras Du Taillis & Bernhard Wenger

S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on soft ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Pyramid Place when 9th of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Difficult to recommend. Official BHA Rating 122

4 ONE FINE MAN (IRE) (21) 4F/14-21 D

8 10-5

Br Br g Jeremy (USA) - American Jennie (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Mr John Thomas Hanbury James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Louis Murray & Colm Moran Janusian Ltd S

Successful in a hurdle race and a chase at 2m and 2m 6f on good and soft ground. A winner at 11-4 in a chase at Carlisle over 2m (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Captain Quint by 1 1/2l. He may struggle running from 5lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 117

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-10 Richmond Lake (IRE), 6-4 Bass Rock (FR), 17-2 One Fine Man (IRE), 25-1 Peaceful Sunday (FR)

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GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

The Great British Bonus (GBB) offers multiple bonuses of up to £20,000 per eligible race for British-bred fillies and mares.

totewin: Bass Rock toteeachway: Richmond Lake

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8350 Prize Money.£4547 to the winning horse The second to receive £2095, the third £1047 and the fourth £524.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): N Alexander (36 wins from 235 runners, 15%) runs FORTESCUE WOOD & HOMBRE DE GUERRA TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Alexander (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs FORTESCUE WOOD & HOMBRE DE GUERRA LONGEST TRAVELLER: L ANAMOUR trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.

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1 BENASSI (IRE) (30) 43F3-31 D

6 12-0

Br B g Westerner - Kylebeg Krystle (IRE) Fergus Gregory J

O The Mighty Men Olly Murphy, Wilmcote T

B Patrick Molloy McCoy Contractors S

Won on his latest outing in a maiden hurdle race when 15-8fav at Uttoxeter over 2m (good to soft) last month, beating Saturday Song by 4 1/2l, his first win from two starts. A 7lb penalty looks unlikely to stop him here and he is likely to be thereabouts Official BHA Rating 116

2 BINGOO (GB) (46) 321-13 D

7 12-0

Br B g Eastern Anthem (IRE) - It’s A Discovery (IRE) Charlotte Jones (3) J

O Kevin & Anne Glastonbury and Neil Bibby James Moffatt, Cartmel T

B Kevin & Anne Glastonbury Tote S

Successful in a hurdle race and a NH flat race at 2m on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 6 behind Cerendipity beaten 38l at 9-2 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Catterick over 2m 3f (heavy) last month. A step forward is required if he is to land this. Official BHA Rating 110

3 DENSWORTH (IRE) (51) 0-1521 D

6 12-0

Br B g Kayf Tara - Mariah’s Way J

O OAP Syndicate Ben Pauling, Naunton T

B Mr D. J. Aiken Horse & Groom East Ashling S