Ayr Racecard - Monday 8th May

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Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for our Coronation Bank Holiday Family Fun Day and whether you are a first time racegoer or a seasoned racing enthusiast, I hope you have an enjoyable experience with us today

To mark the King’s Coronation we have lots of Coronation Themed activities in addition to our extensive Children’s Entertainment which is all free. I hope all our younger visitors today enjoy their Family Day experience.

We have seven races this afternoon and I’d like to thank 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.

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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

TRAINERS

2.25, 2.55, 3.30, 4.05, 4.35, 5.10

Iain Jardine

2.25, 5.10

Charlie Johnston

1.55, 3.30, 4.35, 5.10

Adrian Keatley

2.25

Philip Kirby

2.55, 5.10

John McConnell

2.55, 5.10

James A. Nash

2.55

David O’Meara

1.55 2.55 3.30

Linda Perratt

2.25, 3.30

John Quinn

2.55, 4.35

Lucinda Russell

1.55

Kevin Ryan

3.30

R. Mike Smith

2.55, 4.05, 5.10

Seb Spencer

2.25 4.05 5.10

Ewan Whillans

2.25 5.10

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TOP TRAINERS TOP JOCKEYS

JOHN QUINN

19% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

15 WINS FROM 77 RUNNERS

John is well established as one of the leading trainers in the country and has been sending out winners from his North Yorkshire base for many years. He has a couple of runners here today including First Impression who won the Kilkerran Cup at the Ayr Gold Cup Festival in 2020 With his stable in good form and regular jockey Jason Hart taking the mount a big run is expected from the six-year-old in the Alice’s 70th Birthday Handicap at 2.55pm.

MIKE SMITH

11% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

23 WINS FROM 209 RUNNERS

Mike trains around 10 miles away at Galston and has runners at virtually every meeting here. Today is no exception and he runs six time course winner Glasses Up in the Alice’s 70th Birthday Handicap at 2.55pm. The gelding ran a creditable fourth at Musselburgh eight days ago and should run a big race again. Mike is also represented by Black Friday in the Debra #Fight Eb Handicap at 4.05pm Paddy Mathers takes the mounts on both horses.

DAVID O’MEARA

14% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 25 WINS FROM 183 RUNNERS

David is a trainer who has enjoyed some big winners at Ayr over the years and he comes here this afternoon with a few runners. He introduces Iron Lion who cost £120,000 as a yearling in the Visit racingtv.com Maiden Stakes at 3.30pm and it will be interesting to see how this well bred colt performs. David also runs Val Bassett in the Alice’s 70th Birthday Handicap at 2.55pm.

JASON HART

13% S U C C E S S RA T E

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

21 WINS FROM 161 RIDES

Jason has enjoyed huge success over the years and has ridden more than 100 winners in each of the last two years and has already made a good start to 2023 He rides three time course winner First Impression in the Alice’s 70th Birthday Handicap at 2.55pm and then takes the mount on Tellus who won last time out at Pontefract in the Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing “Confined” Handicap at 4.35pm.

PADDY MATHERS

10% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 17 WINS FROM 162 RIDES

Paddy is one of the most experienced riders in the north and has a good record at Ayr particularly when riding for Mike Smith. He rides two horses for Mike today in Glasses Up in the 2.55pm and Black Friday in the 4.05pm. Paddy also takes the mount on Linda Perratt’s Nodsasgoodasawink in the Ayr Racecourse Supports Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap at 2.25pm.

DANNY TUDHOPE

15% SU CC ES S RA T E

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

29 WINS FROM 190 RIDES

Danny had one of the biggest successes of a glittering career when riding Summerghand to win the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup last September His record here is up there with the best having ridden 104 winners over the years and he’ll be looking to add to that this afternoon when he has several rides including on Torvar in the opening race the Ayrshire Cancer Support Maiden Stakes.

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 7l behind Mecca’s Angel at 20-1 when 9th of 19 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York over 5f (good) last month. Drop back into handicaps should suit.

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FORM RATINGS

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.

Brando was the winner of the Ayr Gold Cup on Saturday, 17th September, 2016.

HOW TO BET

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

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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

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THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D O’Meara (33 wins from 228 runners, 14%) runs TORVAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs SENNOCKIAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: TORVAR trained by D O’Meara, Upper Helmsley, 207 miles.

1 INDICATION CALL (IRE) (14) 022 BF

9-7 (3)

Br B c Soldier’s Call - Queen Elsa (IRE) Pierre-Louis Jamin (3) J

O Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B MCR Bloodstock Ltd Indication Racing S

Foaled 30 Mar. Placed twice in three starts. Beaten a short head by Billy Webster when second of 7 at evens fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time and could take some beating if it has the desired effect. Official BHA Rating -

2 MOYOLA (GB) (30) 0

9-7 (2)

Br B c Adaay (IRE) - Nellie Ellis (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B Lisa Thompson Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

Foaled 16 Apr Half-brother to Rockesbury, won four times between 6f and 1m. Beaten 11l behind Balon D’or at 18-1 when last of 8 on his racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month. Needs to leave that effort well behind if he’s to land this contest. Official BHA Rating -

3 SENNOCKIAN (IRE) (-)

9-7 (1)

Br Ch c No Nay Never (USA) - Lady Gorgeous Joe Fanning J

O The Burke Family Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Mr Frank Hutchinson Vine Meats Ltd S

Foaled 10 May Half-brother to Pretty Gorgeous, won three times at 7f and 1m including a Group 1 race, and Listed winner Alwaab. Cost 120,000 euros and it would be no surprise to see this well-related colt get off the mark at the first time of asking. Official BHA Rating -

4 TORVAR (IRE) (9) 5

9-7 (4)

Br Ch c Footstepsinthesand - Lady Sandy (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O JCG Chua & Akela Thoroughbreds Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Aidan Fogarty Akela Plant Hire Ltd S

Foaled 14 Apr Half-brother to Minnesota Lad, won at 5f Finished 7l behind Dreadpirateroberts when fifth of 8 at 7-2 on his racecourse debut at Ripon over 5f (soft) last month. He could improve for that experience and is dangerous to dismiss. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 4 2022: BEAUTIFUL EYES 2 9 0 Joe Fanning 11-2 (Charlie & Mark Johnston) 6 ran Visor worn first time by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Sennockian (IRE), 6-4 Indication Call (IRE), 9-2 Torvar (IRE), 50-1 Moyola (GB)

Charlie Johnston has been among the winners of late and he saddles an interesting newcomer in the shape of Sennockian, a 120,000-euro half-brother to Fillies’ Mile winner Pretty Gorgeous. A bold bid is expected first time out, but narrow preference is for the experience of INDICATION CALL, who has gone closer with each of his three starts to date and only missed out by a short head at Pontefract a fortnight ago. There could be more to come and he has the assistance of in-form 3lb claimer Pierre-Louis Jamin. Torvar, who showed glimpses of ability on debut, can beat Moyola for third place.

totewin: Indication Call

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toteeachway: Sennockian

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SECOND RACE 2.25

THE AYR RACECOURSE SUPPORTS INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Prize Money.£3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (56 wins from 559 runners, 10%) runs ONE LAST HUG and ORIENTAL LILLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (5 wins from 75 runners, 7%) runs CLAIM THE STARS

LONGEST TRAVELLER: TWO SUMMERS trained by A P Keatley, MUDDY LYNN trained by S Spencer & CLAIM THE STARS trained by T Easterby, all Malton, 212 miles.

1 CLAIM THE STARS (IRE) (16) 3530-30

9-9 (9)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Ponty Acclaim (IRE) Duran Fentiman J

O REALITY PARTNERSHIPS XV Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Rockhart Trading Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Placed in six of 18 starts. Beaten 11l behind Maple Jack at 10-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (soft) last month. Down in grade and capable of a big run here on his better placed form off higher marks, but a first win seems less likely Official BHA Rating 60

2 STAY SMART (GB) (9) 0006-00 D 5 9-9 (14)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Absolutely Right (IRE) Andrew Mullen J

O Iain Jardine Racing Club Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 11l behind Papa Cocktail when 11th of 16 last time out at Haydock over 6f (good) last month. Blinkers are added here but he has to find more. Official BHA Rating 60

3 FREEDOM FLYER (IRE) (26) 06-2134 D BF

6 9-9 (7)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Liberating Tom Eaves J

O Mr D Renton and Mrs R Carr Ruth Carr Stillington T

B Airlie Stud & Mrs S. M. Rogers Xre Construction Training Ltd S

Successful at 5f and 6f on soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 3 1/2l behind Isle Of Dreams when fourth of 12 at 7-2fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 5f (soft) last month. Needs a career best off this mark and the going may be too quick for him. Official BHA Rating 60

4 ROMAN BLAZE (GB) (28) 060

4 9-6 (2)

Br B g Pearl Secret - Vale of Clara (IRE) Paula Muir (3) J

O Foxhounds Racing Jessica Bedi, Yarm T

B Stuart & Sarah Matheson

Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 200-1 behind Freedom Day when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m (soft) last month. Tries six furlongs for the first time on his handicap debut and why not as a son of sprinter Pearl Secret. Official BHA Rating 57

5 MUDDY LYNN (GB) (34) 535-0

4 9-6 (4)

Br B f Intrinsic - She’s So Pretty (IRE) Dale Swift J

O MAC Racing Seb Spencer, Malton T

B Mr Andrew Spalding Eco-Power Group S

Placed once in four starts. Beaten 19l behind Hoots Toots at 16-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (soft) last month. Weakened quickly that day, making the drop back in trip a logical move off 3lb lower Official BHA Rating 57

6 TWO SUMMERS (IRE) (10) 521-332 D BF

4 9-4 (3)

Br B f Acclamation - Phalaborwa J

O Keatley Racing Owners Group

NON-RUNNER

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Phalaborwa Partnership Keatley Racing Ltd S

A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten a neck by Albeseeingyer when second of 17 at 5-1jt-fav on her latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (soft) last month. Doubtful runner today Official BHA Rating 55

7 ESSENCIAL (IRE) (102) 3500-00

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Passionable

O Foulrice Park Racing Limited

B Kildaragh Stud & M. Downey

4 9-1 (10)

Daniel Tudhope J

Liam Bailey Middleham T

Show Business Interiors Ltd S

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Well beaten at 80-1 behind Odd Socks Havana when last of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in January. Races off a stone lower than his last win in January 2022 and in with a chance if he can get back to that level. Official BHA Rating 52

8 AIKIDO (IRE) (13) 040100 D

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Quintessenz (GER)

O Karen Spark & Christine Jordan

B Quintessenz Partnership

5 9-1 (6)

Paul Mulrennan J

Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Sympathise at 12-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f last month. Yet to win or place on turf with all of his best form on the all-weather Official BHA Rating 52

9 BASHOLO (IRE) (12) 600-606 4 8-13 (1)

Br B f Caravaggio (USA) - Golden Shine

O Tony Culhane Racing

B Thomas Hassett

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Astapor when sixth of 10 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Catterick over 5f (good to soft) last month. She is yet to prove she truly stays the sixth furlong and may get found out here. Official BHA Rating 50

10 DICK DATCHERY (IRE) (94) 600-450 CD

Br B g Make Believe - Bayja (IRE)

O Foxhounds Racing

B Ballylinch Stud

He has won three times at 6f but was beaten 5l behind Nickleby when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in February. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with J S Wainwright, and first start after wind surgery. Worth a market check. Official BHA Rating 47

11 CHEESE THE ONE (GB) (24) 4-05650 D

Br Gr f Outstrip - Arabian Music (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Mr Peter Sedgwick Stella Barclay, Garstang T

B Saxtead Livestock Ltd Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

Successful twice at 6f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Spirit Of Bowland at 33-1 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month. The expected going may not be ideal for her here with her best turf form on a softer surface. Official BHA Rating 47

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(GB) (206) 000060- D 5 8-9 (5)

Br Ch m Sixties Icon - Winkaway Paddy Mathers J

O Miss L. A. Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Norman Court Stud, P. Taplin & MCB Ltd Linda Perratt Racing Club S

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Tashgheel at 25-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in October last year 12 unplaced starts in a row see her racing off a mark she could go well off Official BHA Rating 46

13 ONE LAST HUG (GB) (3) 605-304 C

8 8-9 (12)

Br B g Orientor - Gargoyle Girl Joe Fanning J

O Mr James Callow & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Jim Goldie Crawton Ltd S

A winner at 1m 2f on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished 6l behind Gunnerside when fourth of 7 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of the handicap but a fast run 6f could be just what is needed. Official BHA Rating 45

14 ORIENTAL LILLY (GB) (4) 035643 CD

9 8-9 (13)

Br Ch m Orientor - Eternal Instinct Amie Waugh (5) J

O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie Racing S

Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather

Third of 6 behind Cosa Sara beaten 2 1/4l on her latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. C&D winner who stays further, and one to consider Official BHA Rating 42

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2022: CLASSY AL 4 9 1 Ben Robinson 22-1 (Jim Goldie) 13 ran

Blinkers worn first time by No. 2. Hood worn by No. 4. Visor worn by No. 14

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 2. Visor Tongue Strap worn by No. 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 7, 11, 12. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 10 Stewards Note:

MUDDY LYNN: Following its run on 4/4/2023 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Freedom Flyer (IRE), 11-2 Dick Datchery (IRE), 13-2 Oriental Lilly (GB), 7-1 Cheese The One (GB), 9-1 Aikido (IRE), 10-1 Claim The Stars (IRE), 14-1 Basholo (IRE), 22-1 One Last Hug (GB), 33-1 Stay Smart (GB), Muddy Lynn (GB), 40-1 Nodsasgoodasawink (GB), 80-1 Roman Blaze (GB), 100-1 Essencial (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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3RD 4TH TIME

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DISTANCES

In a competitive handicap it may pay to side with ORIENTAL LILLY, who likes it here with two wins, one over C&D off 10lb higher. Her trainer won this last year and, although racing from 1lb out of the handicap, Amie Waugh claims 5lb in the saddle. Claim The Stars may still be a maiden, but the drop in class could see him go close despite the burden of top weight, though the intriguing Roman Blaze, who drops markedly in trip, may have his measure.

totewin: Oriental Lilly

POSITION OF STALLS

toteeachway: Roman Blaze

THE ALICE’S 70TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10650

Prize Money.£5574 to the winning horse The second to receive £2615, the third £1306, the fourth £653 and the fifth £325

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (56 wins from 559 runners, 10%) runs SOPHIESTICATE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (6 wins from 50 runners, 12%) runs VAL BASSETT

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SNAPIUS trained by J Nash & ZAHEE trained by J Mcconnell, both Ireland.

1 FIRST IMPRESSION (IRE) (52) 3414-60 CD

Br B g Make Believe - Charmgoer (USA) Jason Hart J

O Blackburn, Fox, McWilliams, & Pendelbury John Quinn, Malton T

B John Dwan & Make Believe Syndicate JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Sheridan Ny Llp S

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was in February). Beaten 13l behind Estidama when last of 8 on his latest flat outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in March. Needs to bounce back to form. Official BHA Rating 82

2 VAL BASSETT (FR) (18) 015/00-0

9-10 (11)

Br B g Wootton Bassett - Val d’Hiver (FR) Daniel Tudhope J

O Diamond Racing & Hurn Racing Club David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B S.A.R.L. Haras de Saint Julien & Regula Diamond Racing Ltd S

Successful twice at 1m 1f on soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 4l behind Cockalorum at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (soft) last month. He would need a big step forward to get into contention today Official BHA Rating 81

3 SNAPIUS (IRE) (346) 34460/1- D

4 9-9 (9)

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Snap Alam (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Fiveohclock Syndicate James A. Nash, Ireland T

B J.P. Farrell

Successful at 7f and 1m 2f on good ground; has also won a hurdle in March. A winner at 7-2 at Fairyhouse over 1m 2f (good) on his latest flat outing in May last year, beating Recurrent Dream by 4 1/2l. Well worth a second look on his first run on the level for this stable. Official BHA Rating 80

4 SOCIETY RED (GB) (18) 056-602 D

9 9-8 (3)

Br Ch g Arcano (IRE) - Idonea (CAN) Oisin Orr J

O Mr M. J. Macleod Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Select Bloodstock Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited S

Has won 11 races from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 1l by Cockalorum when second of 8 at 18-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (soft) last month. Improved in first-time cheekpieces that day and he boasts leading claims. Official BHA Rating 79

5 ZAHEE (IRE) (16) 04204-0

Br B g Iffraaj - Havin’ A Good Time (IRE)

8 9-6 (5)

Cillian McConnell (7) J

O The 119 Partnership John McConnell, Ireland T

B Yeomanstown Stud

He has won three times at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l behind Any Dream Will Do at 28-1 when 9th of 16 on his latest outing at Limerick over 1m (soft) last month. Very much unexposed at this trip and he would be foolish to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 77

6 HIGHWAYGREY (GB) (9) 10530-3 CD

Br B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Maybeagrey

O Reality Partnerships VII

7 9-6 (2)

Sean Kirrane (3) J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Habton Farms Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Winner of seven races at 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 13 behind Eeetee beaten 2 1/4l on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 2f (good) last month. A C&D winner in August last year and warrants plenty of respect after his eye-catching run last time. Official BHA Rating 77

7 MORNING SUN (IRE) (21) 3463-3

4 9-3 (6)

Br B g Muhaarar - Jadanna (IRE) Billy Garritty J

O Richard & Katherine Gilbert

Keith Dalgleish, Carluke T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Straightline (NE) Ltd S

Placed twice in five starts. Third of 13 behind Lunar Jet beaten 3l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (soft) last month. That was a highly-encouraging first start for his new stable and it puts him in with a big shout this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 74

8 BUSBY (IRE) (74) 112-653

8 8-13 (10)

Br B g Kodiac - Arabian Pearl (IRE) Ryan Sexton (3) J

O The Busby Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Mr J. C. Davies Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S Has won ten races from 6f to 1m 1f on the all-weather Third of 5 behind Dinoo beaten 4l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f in February. Sliding down the ratings but still has a bit to find in order to get involved on this occasion. Official BHA Rating 70

9 GLASSES UP (USA) (8) 4500-04 CD

8 8-13 (7)

Br Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA) Paddy Mathers J

O The Jolly Beggars R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Calumet Farm Weatherbys Racing Bank S

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 8l behind Fairmac when fourth of 14 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good to soft) last month. Showed a lot more that day and he’s hard to rule out now down in trip. Official BHA Rating 70

10 SOPHIESTICATE (IRE) (214) 110000- CD

4 8-12 (4)

Br B f War Command (USA) - Lenoire Joe Fanning J

O Mr W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing S

Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 16l behind Hilts at 20-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing over this course and distance (heavy) in October last year She was also engaged to run at Hamilton yesterday Official BHA Rating 69

11 GREAT COLACI (GB) (3) 63021/-6

10 8-7 (8)

Br B g Sulamani (IRE) - Fairlie Amie Waugh (5) J

O Rug, Grub & Pub Partnership Gillian Boanas, Saltburn T

B Reveley Farms Tote S

Has won nine races from 7f to 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. Finished 11l behind Simple Star when sixth of 9 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Quick ground in his favour but he needs more. Official BHA Rating 64

DECLARED RUNNERS 11 2022: LIFE ON THE ROCKS (IRE) 4 9 3 Paul Hanagan 7-2 (Richard Fahey) 8 ran Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 4, 8.

Stewards Note:

HIGHWAYGREY: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

SOPHIESTICATE: Following its run on 6/10/2022 it was reported that the horse hung right handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Morning Sun (IRE), 11-2 Highwaygrey (GB), 13-2 Society Red (GB), 8-1 Busby (IRE), 17-2 Snapius (IRE), 10-1 First Impression (IRE), 11-1 Zahee (IRE), 12-1 Val Bassett (FR), 18-1 Great Colaci (GB), 22-1 Glasses Up (USA), 33-1 Sophiesticate (IRE)

1ST

3RD 4TH TIME

2ND

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

Morning Sun was only beaten three lengths into third in a class 5 contest on his first start for the Keith Dalgleish yard and looks to have every chance of taking a step forward to have a say. However, he could be up against it with HIGHWAYGREY, who was a massive eye-catcher last time at Haydock and goes off the same mark. The seven-year-old is only 2lb higher than when scoring over C&D in August last year and he could be the one to beat. Society Red is far from out of it either.

totewin: Highwaygrey

toteeachway: Morning Sun

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FOURTH RACE 3.30

THE RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES (ROR) MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (56 wins from 559 runners, 10%) runs MRS HAPPY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs ABU ROYAL LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOLDEN MOVE trained by R Fahey & MOUNT KING trained by T Easterby, both Malton, 212 miles.

1 THE CALTONIAN (GB) (-) 4 10-2

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Azelle Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr M. Sawers Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Winston Cartmel Linda Perratt Racing Club S

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Might struggle on debut conceding weight to all of his rivals, but the yard enjoyed a winner here last week and the booking of Paul Mulrennan is a positive one. Watch the market. Official BHA Rating -

2 ABU ROYAL (IRE) (16) 62

3 9-3 (5)

Br B c Dark Angel (IRE) - Spesialta Joe Fanning J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Ballylinch Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

Placed once in two starts. Beaten a head by Old Smoke when second of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (soft) last month. Yard in great form at the moment and he clearly improved plenty between his first and second run. There could be more to come. Official BHA Rating -

3 EAGLE DAY (IRE) (74) 6-3

3 9-3 (7)

Br B c Kodiac - Ramone (IRE) Tom Eaves J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Karis Bloodstock Ltd & Rathbarry Stud

Placed once in two starts. Third of 14 behind Odin Owns You All beaten 4 1/2l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f in February. That represented a step in the right direction and it would be no surprise if he’s in the thick of things. One to consider closely Official BHA Rating -

4 GOLDEN MOVE (GB) (209) 6-

3 9-3 (4)

Br B c Golden Horn - Ceaseless (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Finished 8l behind Caragio when sixth of 8 at 80-1 on his racecourse debut at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) in October last year Not fancied on his introduction but not devoid of promise either Entitled to have improved from two to three years and is noted. Official BHA Rating -

5 IRON LION (GB) (-)

Br Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Stream Song

O Geoff & Sandra Turnbull

3 9-3 (1)

Daniel Tudhope J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Elwick Stud Elwick Stud S

Dam won twice at 1m and 1m 2f. Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree ahead of his racecourse debut and newcomers representing this powerful yard can never be overlooked. Keep an eye on this one. Official BHA

Rating -

6 MOUNT KING (IRE) (19) 520-2

3 9-3 (3)

Br Ch g National Defense - Christmas Joy (IRE) Duran Fentiman J

O Ryedale Partners No1

Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Sun Bloodstock SARL Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 6l by Vetiver when second of 6 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m (good to soft) last month. Has experience on his side and that could count for plenty at the business end. Overlooked at your peril. Official BHA Rating 78

7 MRS HAPPY (IRE) (4) 5

Br B f Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Ladies From Hell (IRE)

O Mr James Mearns Long

3 8-12 (6)

Amie Waugh (5) J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Thistle Bloodstock Ltd Long Contracts Dmcc S

Dam a lightly raced maiden. Finished 14l behind Hey Lyla when fifth of 6 at 40-1 on her racecourse debut here over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Difficult to recommend purely based on that first run, but she’s entitled to have improved for the experience. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: POST IMPRESSIONIST (IRE) 3 9 0

Daniel Tudhope 1-3 (William Haggas) 10 ran

Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Abu Royal (IRE), 7-2

Eagle Day (IRE), 11-2

Mount King (IRE), 7-1 Iron Lion (GB), 12-1 Golden Move (GB), 33-1 The Caltonian (GB), 100-1 Mrs Happy (IRE)

2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

ABU ROYAL makes plenty of appeal for an in-form yard as he really stepped forward on his all-weather debut at Kempton when switched to the turf at Thirsk for his second start. Headed close home over this trip on soft ground that day, it is thought this sounder surface might eke out some improvement and he may not be for catching this time. Iron Lion is the pick of the newcomers judged on his eye-catching pedigree, while Eagle Day boasts a similar profile to the selection and is also noted.totewin: Abu Royal toteeachway: Eagle Day

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FORM

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THE DEBRA #FIGHT EB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (56 wins from 559 runners, 10%) runs BE PROUD and ROCK MELODY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (4 wins from 40 runners, 10%) runs GANNON GLORY

WEIGHTWATCHER: BLACK FRIDAY won off a handicap mark of 85, his rating is now down 8lb to 77 LONGEST TRAVELLER: GANNON GLORY trained by R Fahey & LITTLE MUDDY trained by S Spencer, both Malton, 212 miles.

1 ROCK MELODY (IRE) (8) 3300-43 D

Br B f Fascinating Rock (IRE) - Legal Lyric (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B John O’Connor Jim Goldie Racing S

Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 15 behind The Thin Blue Line beaten 1 1/2l at 17-2 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month. On a competitive mark and the return to 6f is very much in her favour Official BHA Rating 77

2 BLACK FRIDAY (GB) (8) 5044-26 CD 8 9-11 (1)

Br B g Equiano (FR) - The Clan Macdonald Paddy Mathers J

O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Catridge Farm Stud & Partners Tote S

Winner of six races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy Finished 5l behind Hiya Maite when sixth of 10 on his latest outing at Wetherby over 5f (good to soft) last month. A three-time C&D winner who can go well again and any rain would be a bonus. Official BHA Rating 77

3 BE PROUD (IRE) (178) 000040- C

7 9-8 (5)

Br B g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Agnista (IRE) Amie Waugh (5) J

O Whitestonecliffe Racing Partnership Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B John Lyons Jim Goldie Racing S

Winner of seven races at 5f on good to firm, good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Twilight Madness when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in November last year. Has some solid course form to his name and is weighted to go close. Official BHA Rating 74

4 LITTLE MUDDY (GB) (9) 3363-12 CD

7 9-4 (2)

Br B m Mr Medici (IRE) - Secret Oasis Dale Swift J

O MAC Racing Seb Spencer, Malton T

B A. Spalding & Bambi Bloodstock Eco-Power Group S

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1/2l by Miss Bella Brand when second of 12 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) last month. Has returned in flying form and should be capable of another bold bid. Official BHA Rating 70

5 GANNON GLORY (IRE) (14) 0-34256

4 9-4 (4)

Br B g Cotai Glory - Folegandros Island (FR) Oisin Orr J

O Northern Marking Ltd Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Con Marnane

A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Reigning Profit when sixth of 10 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 5f (good to soft) last month. Yet to win at this trip but has gone close on several occasions and would be dangerous to underestimate. Official BHA Rating 70

5

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2022: LAMPANG (IRE) 5 9 9 Paul Hanagan 3-1 (Tim Easterby) 5 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Rock Melody (IRE), 11-4 Little Muddy (GB), 4-1 Black Friday (GB), 13-2 Gannon Glory (IRE), 9-1 Be Proud (IRE)

RACE RESULT

1ST

2ND

4TH TIME

3RD

DISTANCES

Stablemates Rock Melody and Be Proud both offer strong appeal at the weights and are likely to be key players today. Of the two, the former is marginally preferred over this trip and is likely to be thereabouts running off 4lb lower than her last winning mark. However, LITTLE MUDDY, a C&D winner last July, has returned with a vengeance this season and she could be hard to repel in her bid to extend the run of good form. Three-time course winner Black Friday looks the obvious pace angle and is also feared.

totewin: Little Muddy

toteeachway: Rock Melody

SIXTH RACE 4.35

THE MAMMA MIA EXPERIENCE AT WESTERN HOUSE “CONFINED”

HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses which have won no more than ONE race) for three yrs old x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964 the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (56 wins from 559 runners, 10%) runs KELPIE GREY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs CAMUSDARACH LONGEST TRAVELLER: SUNFYRE trained by B Ellison, ROYAL CAY trained by R Fahey & TELLUS trained by J J Quinn, all Malton, 212 miles.

1 TELLUS (GB) (14) 2224-1

Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Virtuality (USA) Jason Hart J

O Honeycomb Stud Mr JO’Rourke & Mr G Fagan John Quinn, Malton T

B Crossfields Bloodstock Ltd JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

A winner at 7-2 at Pontefract over 6f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Wild Side by a short head, her first success from five starts. She can kick on following that confidence booster and a bold double bid is expected as she sneaks in off top-weight. Official BHA Rating 75

2 ROCK OF ENGLAND (IRE) (9) 1566-5

(5)

Br Ch g Unfortunately (IRE) - Miss Fay (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Ricky Martin Phillips & Jim Morris Edward Bethell, Middleham T

B Mr & Mrs Reddy Coffey Tattersalls, Clarendon Thoroughbred Racing S

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Dancing In Paris when fifth of 14 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good) last month. Sliding down the ratings and he is worth a second look with the drop in trip likely to suit. Official BHA Rating 75

3 CAMUSDARACH (IRE) (35) 532-4 BF

Br Ch g Footstepsinthesand - Antebellum (FR) Andrew Mullen J

O Johnston Racing Ltd Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Bloomsbury Stud Johnston Racing Ltd S

Placed twice in four starts. Finished 11l behind Eagle Prince when fourth of 5 at 6-5fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Ran well for a long way on his handicap bow that day and he is respected now returned to a shorter trip. Official BHA Rating 72

4 KELPIE GREY (GB) (8) 042-0

Br Gr g Havana Grey - Malelane (IRE)

O Mr Eamond George Murray

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

Placed once in four starts. Beaten 10l behind Jer Batt at 28-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month. Needs the step up in trip to spark plenty of improvement if he’s to trouble the principals. Official BHA Rating 71

5 ROYAL CAY (GB) (19) 636-001 D

9-5 (3)

Br Gr c Expert Eye - White Cay Oisin Orr J

O Mr Steve Bradley Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Overbury Stallions Ltd & Dukes Stud Tote S

A winner at 11-2 at Beverley over 7f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Abbadia by a neck, his first victory from nine starts. Relished the stiff finish that day and he should be finishing fast again off a 4lb higher mark. One to consider Official BHA Rating 71

6 SUNFYRE (GB) (116) 4-30 9-3 (6)

Br Ch g Twilight Son - Lunar Corona Daniel Tudhope J

O The Artis Partnership Brian Ellison, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Brian Ellison Racing Limited S

Placed once in three starts. Beaten 10l behind Imperial Ace at 10-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in January. Showed signs of ability on his first two starts and the switch to turf and handicap company could help today. Official BHA Rating 69

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2022: TADITA TWITCH 3 9 8 Clifford Lee 15-2 (Ed Dunlop) 6 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Rock of England (IRE), 11-4 Royal Cay (GB), 7-2 Tellus (GB), 7-1 Camusdarach (IRE), 11-1 Sunfyre (GB), 20-1 Kelpie Grey (GB)

Royal Cay powered home to get off the mark at Beverley last month and has strong claims on that form, but a 4lb rise and slight drop in trip are against him and he may have to play second fiddle to TELLUS John Quinn’s filly also opened her account last time, in a 6f novice event at Pontefract, and looks feasibly treated off 75 now switched to a handicap with the step up in distance a possible source of improvement. Camusdarach only weakened late on over 1m at Newcastle latest and the Charlie Johnston-trained gelding is interesting now returned to 7f. totewin: Tellus toteeachway: Royal Cay

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RACE 5.10

THE BUTTERFLY EVENTS FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000 Prize Money.£3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (56 wins from 559 runners, 10%) runs LOCHNAVER and PAMMI TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (7 wins from 52 runners, 13%) runs ASK PETER LONGEST TRAVELLER: UBERRIMA FIDES trained by S R B Crawford & LEX MAXIMA trained by J Mcconnell, both Ireland.

1 BAMBOO BAY (IRE) (202) 003000-

Br B g Camelot - Anna Karenina (USA)

O Harbour Rose Partnership Philip Kirby, Richmond T

B Grangecon Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 18l behind Crystal Caves at 50-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest flat outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f in October last year Faces a tough assignment on his return from a break. Official BHA Rating 62

2 YAKHABAR (GB) (34) 4-66346 4 9-10 (5)

Br B g Ulysses (IRE) - End of An Era (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O Foulrice Park Racing Limited Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Show Business Interiors Ltd S

Placed once in eight starts. Finished 5l behind Ward Castle when sixth of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m 4f last month. Not without a chance having shown some promise on the all-weather earlier in the year Official BHA Rating 61

3 EYE KNEE (GB) (9) 3502-50

5 9-9 (7)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Western Pearl Dale Swift J

O Mr Michael Marsh Seb Spencer Malton T

B Mr & Mrs N. Welby Group Industrial UK Ltd, Eco-Power Group S

Successful twice at 1m 4f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Dundory when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (soft) last month. Appears to be up against it on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 60

4 ASK PETER (FR) (13) 4244-46 4 9-6 (11)

Br B f Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Attima

O Johnston Racing Ltd

Johnston, Middleham T

B Friar Ings Stud Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

Placed once in eight starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Mr Rumbalicious when sixth of 11 at 20-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 2m last month. Others make more appeal despite her being unexposed on turf Official BHA Rating 57

5 IMPERATIVE (GB) (9) 000-2

Br B g Sea The Stars (IRE) - Kelly Nicole (IRE)

4 9-6 (6)

O Mrs Francesca Mitchell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

B Watership Down Stud Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Placed once in four starts. Beaten 3/4l by Alkhattaaf when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 4f last month. Took a decent step forward on that occasion and he remains open to progression. Official BHA Rating 57

6 WELL PLANTED (FR) (276) 1640/20-

Br B g Planteur (IRE) - Next Dream (FR)

O Drew & Ailsa Russell R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Gerard Fontaine Tote S

A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 16l behind Arrange at 4-1jt-fav when seventh of 9 on his latest flat outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f in August. Has gone well fresh in the past and a wind operation might aid his cause. Official BHA Rating 56

7 MARBUZET (GB) (34) 15013-0

Br B g Farhh - Estournel

O Aberdeen Park & Partner

B Patrick Milmo

4 9-4 (12)

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Sugarpiehoneybunch when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (soft) last month. A line can be put through that effort and it would be no surprise if he bounced back. Official BHA Rating 55

8 LOCHNAVER (GB) (4) 63146-0

Br B m Frankel - Strathnaver

O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

B St Albans Bloodstock LLP

5 9-2 (4)

Paul Mulrennan J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

Jim Goldie Racing S

Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 4f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Royal Countess when last of 8 on her latest outing here over 1m 2f (good to firm) earlier this month. This is a quick turnaround and she needs to improve a fair amount. Official BHA Rating 53

9 LEX MAXIMA (IRE) (45) 50-0520

4 8-12 (3)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Thakerah (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O Rockview 119 Partnership John McConnell, Ireland T

B Mrs E. Thompson

Placed once in 11 starts. Beaten 7l behind Celtic Revival at 12-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in March. A repeat of his second at Dundalk on his penultimate outing may see him be competitive. Official BHA Rating 49

10 UBERRIMA FIDES (GB) (24) 0060-00 4 8-12 (1)

Br B g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Baileys Showgirl (FR)

O Quadforce Syndicate

B G. R. Bailey Ltd

Orr J

R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T

Yet to place in eight starts. Beaten 6l behind Emeric at 66-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m 3f last month. Yet to show much but he isn’t one to discount returning to the UK. Official BHA Rating 49

11 BUFORD (GB) (25) 0-45240

5 8-9 (9)

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Sibaya Andrew Breslin (3) J

O Mr Gary Downie Ewan Whillans, Hawick T

B Elwick Stud Lorry Living S

A winner at 1m 2f on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Ideal Dream at 16-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f last month. His recent form has tailed off a bit and others are preferred.

Official BHA Rating 46

12 PAMMI (GB) (3) 0/00/00/-0

Br B m Poet’s Voice - Bright Girl (IRE)

8 8-9 (8)

Amie Waugh (5) J

O Ayrshire Racing & Partner Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Clive Dennett KAYFOAM LTD S

She has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over four years ago; has also won seven hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 when last of 9 at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Hard to fancy Official BHA Rating 40

DECLARED RUNNERS 12 2022: BOUNCING BOBBY (IRE) 5 9 2 Callum Rodriguez 9-2 (Martin Todhunter) 8 ran Hood worn by No. 9. Blinkers worn by No. 7, 12. Visor worn by No. 10 Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6.

Stewards Note:

YAKHABAR: Following its run on 4/4/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

EYE KNEE: Following its run on 29/4/2023 it was reported that the horse hung badly left-handed.

ASK PETER: Following its run on 25/4/2023 it was reported that the horse lost a shoe.

BUFORD: Following its run on 13/4/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Imperative (GB), 13-2 Yakhabar (GB), 7-1 Marbuzet (GB), 8-1 Uberrima Fides (GB), 10-1 Lex Maxima (IRE), 11-1 Ask Peter (FR), 12-1 Well Planted (FR), Lochnaver (GB), 14-1 Eye Knee (GB), 22-1 Buford (GB), 50-1 Pammi (GB), 66-1 Bamboo Bay (IRE)

IMPERATIVE improved plenty for stepping up to 1m 4f on his handicap bow when filling the runner-up spot at Wolverhampton on his return to action. The four-year-old, who was making his debut for Iain Jardine, is entitled to build on that performance by going one better. Marbuzet won twice last season and is expected to bounce back from an underwhelming effort on his first run of the year at Thirsk, while others to consider include Well Planted and Ask Peter totewin: Imperative toteeachway: Marbuzet

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Stewards

Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)

John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Alan Dempsey Helen Kinsella, Lauren Thomson

Starters

Jason Callaghan & Russell Garritty

Judge

Michael Roberts

Clerk of the Scales

Karl Curran

Veterinary Officer

Arthur Kidd

Veterinary Surgeons

John Morris & David Sutton

Medical Officers

Lindsay Donaldson, Anthony Hampstead, Suzy Gibson

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Commentator

Alan Howes

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First Race 1.55 - THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507 for maiden two yrs old. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. 10 entries at £40 - Closed May 2nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426 (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 11 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.25 - THE AYR RACECOURSE SUPPORTS INJURED JOCKEYS FUND HANDICAP STAKES

(CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse

The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. INJURED JOCKEYS FUND has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £35 - Closed May 2nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.55 - THE ALICE’S 70TH BIRTHDAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5574 to the winning horse The second to receive £2615, the third £1306, the fourth £653 and the fifth £325 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023 for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 14 entries at £53 - Closed May 2nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £4397; Second £2199; Third £1099; Fourth £550; Fifth £275 (Penalty Value £5574.20) SS

SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.30 - THE RETRAINING OF RACEHORSES (ROR) MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507 for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, May 2nd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb. 11 entries at £40 - Closed May 2nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 4.05 - THE DEBRA ~FIGHT EB HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023 for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AYR RACECOURSE has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £40 - Closed May 2nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 21 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.35 - THE MAMMA MIA EXPERIENCE AT WESTERN HOUSE “CONFINED” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses which have won no more than ONE race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244 for three yrs old only Rated 56-75 which have not won more than one race (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £36 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher or £7 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £29 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, a winner of a race 6lb. BOBBY’S BAR has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 13 entries at £36 - Closed May 2nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.10 - THE BUTTERFLY EVENTS FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719 the third £858 the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. May 6th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 29th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 16 entries at £35 - Closed May 2nd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

MAY

Tuesday 23 Evening Flat Spring Racenight

Wednesday 24 Afternoon Flat Tennent’s Raceday

JUNE

Monday 5 Afternoon Flat June Raceday

Tuesday 13 Evening Flat Western House Hotel Racenight

Saturday 24 Afternoon Flat Summer Raceday

JULY

Sunday 9 Afternoon Flat Family Raceday

Monday 10 Afternoon Flat Summer Sizzler Raceday

Monday 17 Afternoon Flat Glasgow Fair Family Raceday

Monday 24 Afternoon Flat July Raceday

Monday 31 Afternoon Flat July Finale Raceday

AUGUST

Monday 7 Afternoon Flat August Raceday

Saturday 12 Evening Flat Ladies Night

Thursday 17 Evening Flat Tennent’s Racenight

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 21 Afternoon Flat Ayr Gold Cup Opening Day

Friday 22 Afternoon Flat Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day

Saturday 23 Afternoon Flat Ayr Gold Cup

OCTOBER

Tuesday 3 Afternoon Flat October Raceday

Thursday 12 Afternoon Flat Flat Finale Raceday

NOVEMBER

Saturday 4 Afternoon Jumps November Jumps Raceday

Wednesday 15 Afternoon Jumps November Finale Raceday

DECEMBER

Monday 4 Afternoon Jumps December Jumps Raceday

Monday 11 Afternoon Jumps Christmas Party Raceday