Ayr Racecard - Saturday 24th June

Welcome

As chair of Unite Scotland, I want to welcome all racegoers along today, particularly our UNITE members.

Unite Scotland hopes everyone has a fun, enjoyable and profitable day.

Wishing everyone the best of luck, enjoy yourselves and don’t forget the free draw for the Barbados Holiday

John Gillespie Chair of UNITE Scotland

SPONSORS

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We wish them and their guests an enjoyable day with us.

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FAMILY RACEDAY - SUNDAY 9TH JULY

Gates Open 12.30pm, First Race 2.30pm

We look forward to welcoming you back!

Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for our Unite Scotland Summer Saturday Raceday one of the highlights of the season here at Ayr and a fixture that mixes high quality racing with some terrific entertainment.

Today’s feature race is the Unite The Union Thanking Our Members EBF Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes, a Class 1 Listed race with £50,000 in prizemoney

We have a field of 10 with some highly rated fillies in the line up and many leading stables in Britain and Ireland represented. Our five furlong course record was set in this race in 2008 by Look Busy in a time of 55.68 seconds and this is traditionally one of the fastest races of the year at the track.

The main supporting race is the Unite Scotland’s Farewell To Pat Rafferty Handicap, a Class 2 race for the Johnstone Rose Bowl. This is a really competitive contest with the 11 runners having won 75 races between them.

Unite Scotland are our principal sponsors and I’d like to thank them for their generous support and I hope their members who are with us here today have an enjoyable time.

Thanks also to the European Breeders Fund and the Bridgend Motor Group for their sponsorship and to David MacDonald who celebrates his 50th birthday by sponsoring our 4.14pm race. Happy Birthday David!

Today sees the start of Racing Staff Week and to mark it we staging a charity race following the last race proper where all nine runners will be ridden by stable staff. This race will raise funds for Racing Welfare and the Scottish Bookmakers Association has kindly donated £500 to the charity A big thank you to them and good luck to all the participants in the race.

Can I remind you that racegoers have a chance to win a fabulous Holiday For Two to Barbados this afternoon details on how you can enter are included on pages 10 and 11 of this racecard.

Our after racing entertainment is headlined by Marvin Humes who plays a DJ set in the Ayrshire Suite.

I’d like to convey my thanks to the Ayr Racecourse team for their hard work leading up to this weekend which helps make this fixture the success that it is.

Finally I’d like to thank you all for attending Ayr today and hope the Unite Scotland Summer Raceday is an enjoyable and successful afternoon and evening for you all.

David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse

David Brown Managing Director

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

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.

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

12.30pm – 4.30pm

Ayrshire Suite 5.15pm – 6.45pm

– 8.00pm

5.15pm – 8.00pm

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

TRAINERS

Andrew Balding

2.59 3.34

Stella Barclay

4.14, 4.54

David & Nicola Barron

1.15, 4.14

Ralph Beckett

3.34

K. R. Burke

1.15, 2.24

John Butler

1.50, 3.34

Jennie Candlish

2.59

Ruth Carr

1.50 4.14 4.54

Declan Carroll

2.59, 4.54

Tristan Davidson 4.14

Michael Dods

1.15, 1.50

Tim Easterby 1.50, 2.24, 2.59, 4.14

Michael & David Easterby

2.24, 4.54

Richard Fahey

1.15

Jim Goldie

Richard Hannon 3.34

Iain Jardine

Charlie Johnston

1.15, 3.34

Adrian Keatley

2.24, 2.59

Noel C. Kelly

4.54

Philip Kirby

4.54

Craig Lidster

1.50, 2.24

Paul Midgley

1.50

David O’Meara

1.15 4.14

Hugo Palmer

1.15, 2.59

Linda Perratt

Paul Robson

4.54

Kevin Ryan

1.15, 1.50, 3.34

George Scott

2.59

Katie Scott

4.14

R. Mike Smith

4.14

James Tate

3.34

Grant Tuer

2.24

P. Twomey

3.34

Ed Walker

3.34

Ian Williams

2.59

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All you have to do to enter is visit our Barbados Beach Bar located in the Ayrshire Suite before 3.00pm, register and collect your unique numbered chip.

Six numbers will be randomly selected and announced on our big screens and televisions throughout the course and over the racecourse tannoy at 3.10pm. Don’t forget to watch and listen!

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Competition Timings

11.15am

Barbados Beach Bar opens for competition entry. Hold onto your chip! You’ll need that special number!

3.00pm 3.10pm

Competition Closes

6 Finalists randomly selected & announced

The six lucky finalists should make their way with their winning chips to the stage in the Ayrshire suite for validation and registration after which they will enjoy a glass of fizz in the VIP departure lounge!!

3.30pm 4.00pm

Registration Closes for the Finalists*

Barbados Wheel of Fortune

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T&C’s apply –for full details see www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk

R A C IN G S T A F F W E E K .C O M

This year sees the seventh running of Racing Staff Week. Once again, the week will bring the racing industry and its followers together to showcase the passion, skill and dedication of all the staff, across the breadth of the industry, whose hard work makes our great sport possible.

This year’s Racing Staff Week will recognise the contribution of the industry’s entire workforce, from stud and stable staff to breeders, racecourse staff and administrators and everything in between.

To find out more about Racing Staff Week and activities happening during the week visit www.racingstaffweek.com or scanning the QR code:

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THE EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £9500 Prize Money.£5130 to the winning horse The second to receive £2408, the third £1204 and the fourth £602.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): I Jardine (32 wins from 285 runners, 11%) runs ELEMENTAL EYE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Charlie Johnston (18 wins from 91 runners, 20%) runs DESERT RAIDER LONGEST TRAVELLER: GOLDEN TRICK trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 219 miles.

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 BEYOND BORDERS (IRE) (-) 9-7 (9) Br B c Harry Angel (IRE) - Beyond Limits (IRE) Sam James J

O Promenade Bloodstock Limited

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Promenade Bloodstock Limited Far Westfield Farm S

Foaled 9 Mar Dam unraced. Making his racecourse debut for a yard that knows how to get their juveniles ready and he is likely to have plenty of supporters first time out. Official BHA Rating -

2 DESERT RAIDER (GB) (22) 5 9-7 (5) Br B c Advertise - Sahara Sky (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O Kennet Valley T’Breds IX - Desert Raider Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Bundaberg Ltd Oakman Group PLC S

Foaled 1 Feb. Half-brother to Dick Whittington, won four times at 6f and 7f including a Group 1 race. Finished 16l behind Emperor’s Son when last of 5 at 18-1 on his racecourse debut at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Needs to leave that run behind. Official BHA Rating -

3 ELEMENTAL EYE (GB) (-) 9-7 (4)

Br B c Expert Eye - Time On W. J. Lee J

O The Cricketers Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B W. & R. Barnett Ltd Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Foaled 24 Apr Half-brother to Balancing Time, won twice on the all-weather at 1m 4f and over hurdles at 2m 2f. The stable won this race in 2021 and it would be no surprise to see him play a prominent role on his racecourse bow Official BHA Rating -

4 GOLDEN TRICK (IRE) (-)

9-7 (6)

Br Ch c Galileo Gold - Duplicitous (IRE) Andrea Atzeni J

O Bronte Collection 1 Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B McCracken Farms Coral Racing Limited S

Foaled 10 Apr Dam a lightly raced maiden. Cost 22,000gns. Having his first taste of competitive racecourse action and he holds a couple of notable entries for later in the year, so he could have the ability to go close today Official BHA Rating -

5 JEHANGEER (IRE) (31) 2 9-7 (1)

Br B c Kodiac - Spasha Tom Eaves J

O Mr Jaber Abdullah Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Foaled 4 Apr. Full brother to Hello Youmzain, won five times at 6f including two Group 1 races. Beaten 3 1/2l by Army Ethos when second of 6 at 9-2 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) last month. Strong claims with that experience under his belt. Official BHA Rating -

6 OUR HAVANA (GB) (26) 0

9-7 (7)

Br B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Jalela Jack Garritty J

O MacIntosh Knaggs Partnership Richard Fahey, Malton T

B The Jalela Partnership Macintosh James & Partners LTD S

Foaled 2 May Dam won at 7f and 1m. Beaten 6l behind Hala Emaraaty at 4-1 when seventh of 14 on his racecourse debut at Redcar over 5f (good to firm) last month. That form is working out well and he could take closer order this afternoon. Official BHA Rating -

7 SWIFT SALIAN (IRE) (19) 6

9-7 (8)

Br B c Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Dynalosca (USA) Ryan Sexton (3) J

O Mr David Ellis David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Richard McConnell Integrated Third Party Logistics Limited S

Foaled 20 Mar Half-brother to Bay Of Gibraltar, won three times at 1m 2f and 1m 3f Finished 11l behind Je Ne Sais Quoi when sixth of 14 at 25-1 on his racecourse debut at Thirsk over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Likely to be available at long odds again today Official BHA Rating -

8 A GIRL NAMED IVY (IRE) (-)

9-2 (2)

Br Gr f Dark Angel (IRE) - May Girl Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr Frank Lowe Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Yeomanstown Stud MAGNUS HOMES LTD S

Foaled 2 Feb. Dam, who won twice at 5f as a two-year-old, is a half-sister to a few sprint winners and this Dark Angel filly cost 75,000gns. Makes some appeal on paper and could have a say on her racecourse debut, especially if the market vibes are positive. Official BHA Rating -

9 NIGHTEYES (IRE) (21) 0

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Penny Pepper (IRE)

O Akela Thoroughbreds Limited

9-2 (3)

Hector Crouch J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Owenstown Bloodstock Ltd Akela Plant Hire Ltd S

Foaled 26 Apr. Half-sister to The Grey Wolf, won at 7f. Beaten 12l behind Carla’s Way at 14-1 when seventh of 10 on her racecourse debut at Doncaster over 6f (good) earlier this month. Didn’t show enough that day to suggest she is up to landing this contest. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: HONOUR YOUR DREAMS (FR) 2 9 7 Paul Hanagan 3-1 (Adrian Keatley) 7 ran

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Jehangeer (IRE), 5-1 Our Havana (GB), 11-2 Golden Trick (IRE), 15-2 Beyond Borders (IRE), 10-1 A Girl Named Ivy (IRE), 12-1 Elemental Eye (GB), 66-1 Desert Raider (GB), Nighteyes (IRE), 200-1 Swift Salian (IRE)

RACE RESULT

1ST

2ND

4TH TIME

3RD

DISTANCES

Beyond Borders, Golden Trick and A Girl Named Ivy are respected newcomers and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of their chances, but it’s hard to look beyond JEHANGEER A full-brother to the yard’s dual Group 1-winning sprinter Hello Youmzain, Kevin Ryan’s colt showed promise on his introduction when second to Army Ethos, who gave that form a huge boost when going very close in the Coventry at Royal Ascot on Tuesday. Our Havana’s debut form is also working out well.

totewin: Jehangeer

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toteeachway: Our Havana

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POSITION OF STALLS

5f, 5.5f & 6f - Centre

7f - Outside

Remainder - Inside

Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

Lindsey Smith Sales & Marketing Manager

Sam Shields Head Chef

Jim MacLellan Owners & Trainers Liaison

Jane McManus Winning Connections

Jim Delahunt Raceday Presenter

Ross Donald Raceday Operations Manager

David Brown Managing Director

TOP TRAINERS TOP JOCKEYS

CHARLIE JOHNSTON

37% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

6 WINS FROM 16 RUNNERS

Charlie took over the full trainer’s licence on January 1 after operating for a season alongside his father Mark. The transition has been seamless and he is having a superb year having already trained more than 60 winners including six here at Ayr. His runners this afternoon include Loch Carron in the Unite The Union Thanking Our Members EBF Land O’ Burns Fillies Stakes, Listed Race, and this filly was impressive in winning here last month.

JIM GOLDIE

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

53 WINS FROM 487 RUNNERS

No trainer has a better record at Ayr than Jim but even by his high standards the 2023 Flat season here so far has been nothing short of phenomenal for him with nine winners from our first six fixtures and a host of runners up which gives him a huge lead in the course’s Trainers’ Championship. His stable star Euchen Glen lines up in the feature contest the Unite Scotland Farewell To Pat Rafferty Handicap and this remarkable horse’s record here is four wins and three seconds from eight starts.

TIM EASTERBY

13% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

28 WINS FROM 217 RUNNERS

Tim has an excellent record at Ayr particularly at the Ayr Gold Cup Festival in September and has a strong group of runners this afternoon. Showalong, a winner at Nottingham last month, lines up in the Unite The Union Celebrating Our Successes Handicap at 1.50pm while Dark Jedi is the stable representative in the Unite Scotland Farewell To Pat Rafferty Handicap for the Johnstone Rosebowl at 2.59pm.

JOE FANNING

17% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 34 WINS FROM 197 RIDES

Joe is riding as well as ever this season and is battling it out with Oisin Murphy at the top of the Jockeys’ Championship. His record here this season is an amazing 11 wins from 31 rides. He will be looking to enhance that this afternoon and rides Loch Carron in our Listed race the Unite The Union Thanking Our Members EBF Land O’ Burns Stakes. Joe rode this filly to win here in May and she should go close again.

PAUL MULRENNAN

16% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 46 WINS FROM 294 RIDES

Few jockeys ride Ayr better than Paul whose strike rate here in recent seasons is tremendous. He has a good book of rides today including Euchen Glen a horse he has been so successful on in the 1m 5f handicap at 2.59pm. His other bookings include Makarova for Ed Walker in the Unite The Union Thanking Our Members EBF Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes and Be Proud for Jim Goldie in the Unite The Union Celebrating Our Successes Handicap at 1.50pm.

SAM JAMES

11% SU CC ES S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 8 WINS FROM 73 RIDES

Sam has emerged in the last few seasons as one of the leading northern based jockeys and a lot of his success has come riding horses for Grant Tuer He has a full book of rides this afternoon and his mount in the feature race the Unite The Union Thanking Our Members EBF Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes is the Richard Hannon trained Minnetonka who finished fourth in the Group 3 Firth Of Clyde Stakes here last September

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THE UNITE THE UNION CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESSES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three 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 (59 wins from 575 runners, 10%) runs BE PROUD TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (10 wins from 101 runners, 10%) runs SHOWALONG WEIGHTWATCHER: STRONG JOHNSON won off a handicap mark of 94, his rating is now down 13lb to 81. LONGEST TRAVELLER: KUWAIT CITY trained by J Butler, Newmarket, 360 miles.

1 SIR TITUS (IRE) (58) 2/2500-2 D

Br Ch g Dandy Man (IRE) - Moss Top (IRE) Shane Gray

O Mr Michael Moses & Mr Terry Moses Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Mrs C. Holohan Calder Sheetmetal Ltd S

He has won three times at 5f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by The Dunkirk Lads when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) in April. Must enter calculations off only 1lb higher Official BHA Rating 83

2 STRONG JOHNSON (IRE) (14) 560-004 D

Br B g Le Cadre Noir (IRE) - Isabella Rose (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd Paul Midgley, Westow T

B David Mooney

Winner of five races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to yielding. Finished 6l behind Ready Freddie Go when fourth of 8 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. A 4lb drop in the handicap could prove lenient. Respected. Official BHA Rating 81

3 KUWAIT CITY (IRE) (36) 0045-51 D 3 9-10 (6)

Br B g Pearl Secret - Ahaaly Darragh Keenan J

O Mr Abdullateef Al Zeer John Butler Newmarket T

B Kitty Fitzpatrick & Katie McGivern

Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and soft ground. A winner at 28-1 at York over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Jm Jungle by 1/2l. He did well from an uncompromising position on that occasion and he’s of strong interest now 6lb higher Official BHA Rating 85

4 RESILIENCE (GB) (13) 350-400 D

4 9-6 (1)

Br B g Aclaim (IRE) - Calypso Choir Sam James J

O NickBradleyRacing45 & Alfa Site Services Craig Lidster, Easingwold T

B Littleton Stud Tattersalls S

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 11l behind Good Earth at 28-1 when 16th of 17 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has failed to fire on turf of late and others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 75

5 SHOWALONG (GB) (42) 0600-21 D

5 9-5 (3)

Br Ch g Showcasing - Muaamara Duran Fentiman J

O RACING KNIGHTS & PTNR Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson Sound Safety Advice Ltd S

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to soft and soft ground. A winner at 10-3 at Nottingham over 5f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Maxzeno by 2l. Arrives in good heart, although a 7lb rise may leave him vulnerable. Official BHA Rating 74

6 JOJO RABBIT (GB) (31) 6-00004 D 5 9-4 (8) Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Berkshire Honey

O Grange Park Racing XIII & Ruth Carr

Carr, Stillington T

B Berkshire Parts & Panels Xre Construction Training Ltd, Grange Park Racing S

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 2 1/4l behind Muker when fourth of 8 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. His mark continues to fall and dangerous to discount if dictating the pace. Official BHA Rating 73

7 SOUND REASON (GB) (39) 606-006 D

Br Ch g Hot Streak (IRE) - Brown Eyed Honey

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXIX

5 9-4 (4)

Tom Eaves J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B The Brown Eyed Honey Partnership Hambleton Racing Ltd S

He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 4 1/2l behind Majeski Man when sixth of 8 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) last month. Hasn’t offered enough of late to be considered. Official BHA Rating 73

8 BE PROUD (IRE) (24) 040-430 CD

7 9-1 (5)

Br B g Roderic O’Connor (IRE) - Agnista (IRE) Paul Mulrennan 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 and good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Abate at 10-1 when last of 7 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to firm) last month. Often runs well at this venue and has place claims. Official BHA Rating 70

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: REBEL AT DAWN (IRE) 4 10 3 Dougie Costello 7-2 (K R Burke) 10 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Showalong (GB), 3-1 Kuwait City (IRE), 4-1 Sir Titus (IRE), 11-1 Jojo Rabbit (GB), 14-1 Strong Johnson (IRE), Be Proud (IRE), 16-1 Resilience (GB), Sound Reason (GB)

1ST

3RD 4TH TIME

2ND

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

The handicapper has given some respite to Strong Johnson, who should prove more competitive now 4lb lower than his recent fourth-placed finish at Catterick. Preference, however, is for last month’s York winner KUWAIT CITY John Butler’s gelding impressed with the amount of ground he made up from an uncompromising position and a 6lb rise may underestimate him. Sir Titus is only 1lb higher than his runner-up effort on reappearance at Beverley in April and completes the shortlist.

totewin: Kuwait City

toteeachway: Strong Johnson

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THE BRIDGEND MOTOR GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

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 (59 wins from 575 runners, 10%) runs B ASSOCIATES TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (10 wins from 101 runners, 10%) runs MISTER SOX

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SLIPPIN JIMMY trained by R Fahey, HONOUR YOUR DREAMS trained by A P Keatley, MISTER SOX trained by T Easterby, all Malton, 212 miles.

1 CAESARS PEARL (IRE) (12) 0-25221

Br B f Profitable (IRE) - Malilla (IRE)

O Alfa Site Services Ltd

B Mrs Tina Cox

A winner at 15-2 at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Milbanke by a short head, her first success from seven starts. Takes a step back up in distance and she has to be considered in her current form. Official BHA Rating 72

2 HONOUR YOUR DREAMS (FR) (41) 55-4526 C

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - Golconde (IRE)

O Keatley Racing Owners Group

B Mr J. Thibaut & Haras De Grandcamp Keatley Racing Ltd S

A winner at 6f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Quintus Arrius when sixth of 12 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to soft) last month. Has shown some fair form recently and he can get involved off 1lb lower than last time. Official BHA Rating 69

3 SLIPPIN JIMMY (IRE) (22) 0210-30 D

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Fashion Forward (IRE) Jack Garritty J

O Peter Timmins & John Rhodes Richard Fahey Malton T

B O’Connor International Limited

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 16l behind Ludo’s Landing at 6-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. That was a disappointing effort, but he could bounce back to have a say Official BHA Rating 67

4 B ASSOCIATES (IRE) (6) 421112 D 9-5 (5)

Br B g War Command (USA) - Spirit of The Sea (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr S. Fyffe Jim Goldie, Glasgow T B W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing S

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a nose by Annie Law when second of 10 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has been in fine fettle this year and he is likely to be bang there again. Official BHA Rating 66

5 WURKIN NINETOFIVE (IRE) (54) 54-36

Br Ch f Fast Company (IRE) - Folk Singer

9-5 (7)

Andrew Mullen J

O Twenty 2 One Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ms Patricia Walsh Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Placed once in four starts. Finished 7l behind River Usk when sixth of 9 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Beverley over 7f (soft) last month. Will need to settle better in order to put her best foot forward, but she isn’t entirely ruled out. Official BHA Rating 66

6 RUN CMC (IRE) (11) 040-062

9-4 (4)

Br B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Sardenya (IRE) Sam James J

O The Muffed Punt Partnership Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Yeomanstown Stud Herbs Unlimited S

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten a short head by Shot Of Love when second of 8 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Wetherby over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. That was a highly-promising display and he warrants plenty of respect. Official BHA Rating 65

7 MISTER SOX (GB) (34) 003-36

Br Ch g Pivotal - Crowning Glory (FR)

O HUGGYMAC RACING & PTNR

B Car Colston Hall Stud

9-2 (2)

Duran Fentiman J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Placed once in five starts. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Mr Buster when sixth of 7 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good) last month. Takes a big step down in trip, which needs to spark plenty of improvement on his recent form. Official BHA Rating 63

8 DEE SEE ARE (GB) (11) 5422-00

8-13 (8)

Br B f Massaat (IRE) - Delizia (IRE) Tom Eaves J

O Mr C. R. Hirst

B Mickley Stud & the Late Lady Lonsdale

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

KB Spigot Ltd S

Placed twice in eight starts. Beaten 13l behind Ceanna at 33-1 when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Southwell over 7f earlier this month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Dropped a further 2lb since her last run, but she looks up against it once more. Official BHA Rating 60

9 YORKSTONE (GB) (14) 05-6535

8-9 (1)

Br B g Mayson - La Gessa Shane Gray J

O The Mick & David Easterby Racing Group

Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T

B Greg Parsons Stittenham Farms S

Placed once in six starts. Finished 2 1/2l behind Thornaby Beauty when fifth of 8 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. Takes a step up in grade but has been consistent enough to warrant an each-way chance. Official BHA Rating 56

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: TRUELY ACLAIMED 3 9 0 Oisin McSweeney 2-1 (John Quinn) 7 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Stewards Note:

RUN CMC: Following its run on 13/6/2023 it was reported that the horse jumped left-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 B Associates (IRE), 9-2

Caesars Pearl (IRE), 5-1 Yorkstone (GB), 11-2 Run Cmc (IRE), 15-2 Honour Your Dreams (FR), 12-1 Slippin Jimmy (IRE), 18-1 Wurkin Ninetofive (IRE), 25-1 Mister Sox (GB), 33-1 Dee See Are (GB) 2ND

3RD

B Associates has been in cracking form this year and he has to be respected on the same mark as when he was only denied a four-timer by a nose at Doncaster last time. However, the Grant Tuer-trained RUN CMC is preferred, as he was only touched off by a short head at Wetherby over this trip latest and, with a better break this time, he could be the one to beat off 2lb higher. Last-time-out victor Caesars Pearl is another to consider.

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toteeachway: B Associates

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THE UNITE SCOTLAND’S FAREWELL TO PAT RAFFERTY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £40000 Prize Money.£21600 to the winning horse The second to receive £10140, the third £5072 and the fourth £2536

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (59 wins from 575 runners, 10%) runs EUCHEN GLEN, ORIENTAL LILLY & SIR CHAUVELIN

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (10 wins from 101 runners, 10%) runs DARK JEDI

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SCAMPI trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 375 miles.

1 EUCHEN GLEN (GB) (43) 3265-40 CD

Br B g Authorized (IRE) - Jabbara (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

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

B W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing S

Has won 12 races from 1m 2f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 11l behind Metier at 18-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m 3f (soft) last month. Needs to step forward based on his most recent efforts. Official BHA Rating 99

2 DARK JEDI (IRE) (38) 106-630 CD

7 9-7 (4)

Br B g Kodiac - Whitefall (USA) Duran Fentiman J

O Mr Evan M Sutherland & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B JC Bloodstock Limited Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 8l behind Scampi at 25-1 when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good) last month. Will need to find a bit extra to get involved on this occasion. Official BHA Rating 97

3 PRYDWEN (IRE) (14) 0-01063

5 9-5 (10)

Br B g Camelot - Honey Hunter (IRE) Darragh Keenan J

O Blue Starr Racing George Scott, Newmarket T

B Honey Hunter Syndicate The Fitzdares Club S

Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 10 behind Cumulonimbus beaten 1 1/2l at 9-1 at Haydock over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. He was engaged to run at Ascot yesterday but in the mix if turning up here. Official BHA Rating 95

4 NOLTON CROSS (IRE) (48) 112160 4

Br Br g Dark Angel (IRE) - Pandora’s Box (IRE)

O Middleham Park Racing XCII

B Lynch Bages Ltd

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on the all-weather Well beaten at 40-1 behind Hms President when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 6f (soft) last month. Dropping in distance can have a positive effect. Dangerous to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 93

5 KIHAVAH (GB) (7) 64-5411

Br Ch g Harbour Watch (IRE) - Roheryn (IRE)

O JAB

B The Roheryn Partnership

6 9-3 (6)

J. Lee J

Keatley Malton T

He has won three times at 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground; has also won three hurdles (latest NH win was earlier this month). Won when 11-4fav at York over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Dream Harder by 3l. Has won twice at York this season. Claims. Official BHA Rating 93

6 SCAMPI (GB) (21) 115-516

5 9-2 (8)

Br B g Nayef (USA) - Preveza (FR) Hayley Turner J

O RaceShare - Scampi

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B Porlock Vale Stud Raceshare S

He has won four times at 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 11l behind Sheer Rocks when sixth of 8 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. Won at York the time before and worth another chance. Official BHA Rating 92

7 EMIYN (FR) (43) 213-500

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Edelmira (IRE)

O Fab Five

B H.H. The Aga Khan’s Studs et al

6 8-12 (9)

Zak Wheatley (5) J

Declan Carroll, Malton T

Newry Construction Ltd S

He has won four times from 1m to 2m 3f on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Metier at 9-1 when seventh of 16 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m 3f (soft) last month. A watching brief is advised judged on his most recent runs. Official BHA Rating 88

8 SIR CHAUVELIN (GB) (221) 200003- CD 11 8-12 (3)

Br B g

Authorized (IRE) - Jabbara (IRE) Sam James J

O Mr J. Fyffe & Mr J. S. Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B W. M. Johnstone Jf Kegs(Scotland)Ltd S

Has won ten races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather; has also won four hurdles. Third of 6 behind King Of The South beaten 1l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f in November last year. Considered. Official BHA Rating 88

9 HALIPHON (GB) (21) 045-005

6 8-11 (1)

Br B g Showcasing - Harem Lady (FR) Ben Sanderson (3) J

O Ne-Chance Ian Williams, Alvechurch T

B Haras D’Etreham & Eric de Chambure Lenat International UK Ltd. S

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f on good ground. Finished 11l behind Sheer Rocks when fifth of 8 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 4f (good to firm) earlier this month. He will need to take a big step forward and others are more appealing today Official BHA Rating 87

10 IT’S GOOD TO LAUGH (IRE) (43) 0543-53

6 8-10 (2)

Br B g Tamayuz - London Plane (IRE) Hector Crouch J

O Brian Verinder & Alan Baxter Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Shane Molan Pra World Ltd S

Successful at 7f and 1m 4f on good and soft ground; has also won three hurdles. Third of 14 behind Zinc White beaten 3l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 2m 3f (soft) last month. Worth a second look now eased in distance. Official BHA Rating 86

11 ORIENTAL LILLY (GB) (3) 645405 C

9 8-4 (11)

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

O Johnnie Delta Racing & King for a Day Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Johnnie Delta Racing

Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 19l behind Powdering when fifth of 6 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good) earlier this month. Unlikely to trouble the principals. Official BHA Rating 42

DECLARED RUNNERS 11

2022: DARK JEDI (IRE) 6 9 7 Duran Fentiman 14-1 (Tim Easterby) 13 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 11. Hood worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 10

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 9, 10

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NOLTON CROSS: Following its run on 7/5/2023 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly

Probable S.P’s: 10-3 Kihavah (GB), 13-2 Dark Jedi (IRE), 7-1 Prydwen (IRE), 8-1 Scampi (GB), 9-1 It’s Good To Laugh (IRE), 10-1 Euchen Glen (GB), 12-1 Sir Chauvelin (GB), 14-1 Nolton Cross (IRE), Emiyn (FR), 22-1 Haliphon (GB), 300-1 Oriental Lilly (GB)

2ND

3RD

KIHAVAH kept on well to score over 1m 4f at York on his most recent run and the six-year-old could prove tough to beat in his bid for a four-timer, despite a 7lb rise for the aforementioned success. He preceded that triumph with victories over that same C&D and over hurdles, and it seems he is yet to find his ceiling. It’s Good To Laugh improved to finish third in the Chester Plate last month and is feared most off 1lb higher, while Scampi is another to consider.

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for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares x Total prize fund £50000 Prize Money.£28355 to the winning horse The second to receive £10750, the third £5380, the fourth £2680, the fifth £1345 and the sixth £675

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (31 wins from 328 runners, 9%) runs MARINE WAVE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): Charlie Johnston (18 wins from 91 runners, 20%) runs LOCH CARRON LONGEST TRAVELLER: TREASURE TROVE trained by Paddy Twomey, Ireland.

1 DESIGNER (GB) (37) 6152-40 D BF

4 9-6 (3)

Br Ch f Pearl Secret - Curly Come Home Darragh Keenan J

O Mr Abdullateef Al Zeer John Butler, Newmarket T

B Farmers Hill Stud

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind Regional at 10-3fav when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at York over 5f (good) last month. Capable of bouncing back from that effort. Official BHA Rating 95

2 MAKAROVA (GB) (14) 022-564

4 9-6 (5)

Br B f Acclamation - Vesnina Paul Mulrennan J

O Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Ed Walker, Upper Lambourn T

B Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd Brightwalton Bloodstock Ltd S

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Regional when fourth of 10 at 25-1 on her latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. A repeat of that performance would give her every chance of being in the mix. Official BHA Rating 95

3 NYMPHADORA (GB) (44) 0/225-01 D

4 9-6 (10)

Br B f No Nay Never (USA) - Bewitchment Hayley Turner J

O St Albans Bloodstock Limited Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

B The Bewitchment Partnership

Successful twice at 5f on good and soft ground. A winner at 3-1 at Chester over 5f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating King’s Lynn by 1l. A versatile performer who is likely to play a leading role this afternoon.

Official BHA Rating 101

4 ROYAL ACLAIM (IRE) (28) 1/1163-0 D

4 9-6 (4)

Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Knock Stars (IRE) Andrea Atzeni J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum James Tate, Newmarket T

B Pier House Stud

She has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 5l behind

Dramatised at 5-1 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing in the Temple Stakes at Haydock over 5f last month. This appears to be an ideal opportunity to return to form. Official BHA Rating 105

5 FUNNY STORY (GB) (17) 1010-41

3 9-0 (8)

Br Gr f Havana Grey - Funny Enough Hector Crouch J

O Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade R M Beckett Ltd S

She has won three times at 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Won on her latest outing when 3-1jt-fav at Nottingham over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Spirit Of Applause by 1l. Has looked useful in handicaps this term, but more is needed. Official BHA Rating 92

6 LOCH CARRON (IRE) (32) 5-1 C

3 9-0 (9)

Br Gr f Gregorian (IRE) - Farran (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O In-N-Out Partnership

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B David Brickley Johnston Racing Ltd S

A winner at 3-1 here over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Woobay by 3 1/2l, her first victory in two starts. Returned from just over a year off the track when scoring on that occasion and she will need to improve to trouble the main protagonists. Official BHA Rating -

7 MARINE WAVE (IRE) (58) 5104-3 D

3 9-0 (6)

Br Ch f Harry Angel (IRE) - Ambiguous Jack Garritty J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Richard Fahey, Malton T

A winner at 5f on the all-weather. Third of 13 behind Believing beaten 2l at 9-1 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 6f in April. The drop back to 5f, especially at this track, is unlikely to be an issue.

Official BHA Rating 94

8 MINNETONKA (IRE) (58) 4454-40

3 9-0 (2)

Br B f Kingman - Perfect Angel (IRE) Sam James J

O Westerberg Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

B Westerberg Ltd Ashford Stud S

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 9l behind Believing at 11-2 when eighth of 13 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 6f in April. She has a bit to prove judged on that display Official BHA Rating 91

9 SILENT WORDS (GB) (37) 1-24 D

Br Ch f Zoustar (AUS) - Thatsallimsaying (IRE)

3 9-0 (7)

Tom Eaves J

O Clipper Logistics Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

A winner at 5f on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Great State when fourth of 10 at 12-1 on her latest outing at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Remains open to improvement on just her fourth career start. Official BHA Rating 88

10 TREASURE TROVE (IRE) (50) 32116-3 D

3 9-0 (1)

Br Ch f Siyouni (FR) - Pichola Dance (IRE) W. J. Lee J

O Merry Fox Stud Limited P. Twomey, Ireland T

B Merry Fox Stud Limited

She has won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Third of 9 behind Fix You beaten 3l at 3-1 on her latest outing at Cork over 5f (soft - heavy) last month. One very much for the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 101

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

2022: GUILDED (IRE) 3 9 0 Tom Eaves 11-1 (K R Burke) 10 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Royal Aclaim (IRE), 10-3 Nymphadora (GB), 11-2 Treasure Trove (IRE), 12-1 Designer (GB), Funny Story (GB), 14-1 Makarova (GB), 16-1 Marine Wave (IRE), 22-1 Minnetonka (IRE), 28-1 Silent Words (GB), 40-1 Loch Carron (IRE)

RACE RESULT

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2ND

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ROYAL ACLAIM looked potentially the next sprinting superstar following her Listed success at York last summer and while things haven’t gone entirely to plan since, James Tate’s filly appears to have been found a suitable place to get back to winning ways. The four-year-old was inconvenienced by where she raced on her return in the Temple Stakes at Haydock and is worth another chance.

Treasure Trove is entitled to progress from her comeback at Cork last month, while others to note include Nymphadora and Silent Words.

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Joe Fanning continued his blistering start to the 2023 Flat season here at Ayr when riding a double on our Western House Hotel Racenight last week on Alpina Express in the 1m 2f Handicap and Ahonement in the seven furlong handicap.

Joe’s lead in the 2023 Jockeys’ Championship at Ayr stretched to 11 points over Paul Mulrennan with Andrew Mullen a further 12 points behind in third.

Jim Goldie is on the 62 point mark in the Trainers’ Championship with a 32 point lead over Iain Jardine with Charlie Johnston in third place.

Summerstorm Bloodstock lead the Owners Championship on 11 points with Francesca Mitchell on 9 points.

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for three 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 (59 wins from 575 runners, 10%) runs ONE LAST HUG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (10 wins from 101 runners, 10%) runs GOLDEN APOLLO LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SUMMER SANDS trained by R Fahey, GOLDEN APOLLO trained by T Easterby, both Malton, 212 miles.

1 PAPA COCKTAIL (IRE) (13) 361110 D

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Anklet (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Tony & Bev Culhane Stella Barclay, Garstang T

B Grangecon Holdings Ltd

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Good Earth at 6-1 when 14th of 17 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Unable to land a four-timer and improvement required. Official BHA Rating 77

2 BLACK FRIDAY (GB) (32) 44-2620 CD

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 Beaten 7l behind Espressoo at 16-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. Needs a drop in class/trip to work the oracle. Place claims. Official BHA Rating 75

3 SUMMER SANDS (GB) (19) 45000-4 D

6 10-2 (3)

Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Koharu Jack Garritty J

O Mrs C. C. Regalado-Gonzalez

B Koharu Partnership

Successful at 5f and 6f on good and heavy ground, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 2 1/2l behind Barney’s Bay when fourth of 13 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Offered more that day and enters calculations. Official BHA Rating 75

4 OUR ABSENT FRIENDS (IRE) (33) 415-120 5 10-2 (10)

Br Ch g Camacho - Practicallyperfect (IRE)

O Mr R W Hislop

B Denis McDonnell Jewson Limited S

Successful twice at 5f on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Ramon Di Loria at 9-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) last month. Best judged on his penultimate second over C&D and holds place claims. Official BHA Rating 75

5 COLD STARE (IRE) (42) 40-4232 CD 8 10-1 (5)

Br B g Intense Focus (USA) - Ziria (IRE) Andrea Atzeni J

O Middleham Park Racing XC David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Dubois Holdings Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 1 3/4l by Broken Spear when second of 8 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Leicester over 6f (soft) last month. Arrives in fair form and one to consider racing off the same mark here. Official BHA Rating 74

6 NOVAK (GB) (16) 422211 C D

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Parknasilla (IRE)

O Mrs Francesca Mitchell

B Mrs Janis MacPherson

4 10-1 (11)

William Pyle (7) J

Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f earlier this month, beating Elladora by 1 1/2l. Has also won here this season. Chases a hat-trick off 4lb higher and merits respect. Official BHA Rating 74

7 GOLDEN APOLLO (GB) (28) 146-500 CD

9 10-0 (4)

Br Ch g Pivotal - Elan Tom Eaves J

O Mr David Scott & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

David Scott & Co (Pattern Makers) Ltd S

Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 4 1/2l behind Doctor Khan Junior at 18-1 when 11th of 19 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good to firm) last month. Opposable on recent performances. Official BHA Rating 73

8 HUDDLE UP (IRE) (33) 050-253 D

5 10-0 (13)

Br Ch g Anjaal - Red Red Rose Sam James J

O Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd & Associate

David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B Mrs Anne Marie Burns Tote S

Successful at 5f and 6f on yielding and heavy ground. Third of 9 behind Ramon Di Loria beaten 1 3/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to firm) last month. A 1lb drop in the ratings won’t hurt and he could be in the mix once again. Official BHA Rating 73

9 NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND (GB) (10) 460021 D 6 9-11 (12)

Br B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Albany Rose (IRE) Ryan Sexton (3) J

O Ruth Carr Racing Club Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B M. E. Broughton Xre Construction Training Ltd S

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Won on his latest outing when 5-2jt-fav at Hamilton over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Refuge by 1/2l. Has more on his plate here, nevertheless, a 2lb rise looks fair Official BHA Rating 70

10 SLAINTE MHATH (GB) (11) 501210 CD

5 9-11 (8)

Br Ch m Mayson - Ofelia (IRE) Shane Gray J

O Katie Scott Racing Syndicate Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox Overlander Vehicles S

She has won four times at 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 16l behind Ceanna at 9-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Southwell over 7f earlier this month. Has won at Hamilton and Redcar this season. Not to be underestimated on this switch to turf Official BHA Rating 70

11 THE CALTONIAN (GB) (19) 605

4 9-0 (6)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Azelle Andrew Mullen J

O Mr M. Sawers Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Winston Cartmel Linda Perratt Racing Club S

Yet to place in three starts. Finished 8l behind Tajawal when fifth of 7 at 150-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Worth a second look in the market on his handicap bow Official BHA Rating 59

12 WRECKED IT RALPH (GB) (41) 44612-0 C

5 8-13 (7)

Br B g Orientor - Rafta (IRE) Duran Fentiman J

O Toytown R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr A. J. Bogle

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 4l behind Jordan Electrics at 40-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to soft) last month. 8lb higher than last July’s course triumph and others in here appeal more. Official BHA Rating 58

13 ONE LAST HUG (GB) (19) 041162 CD 8 8-12 (1)

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

He has won three times from 5f to 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten a head by Stay Smart when second of 5 at 5-1 on his latest outing here over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Has won twice here this season. Requires a career best to regain the winning thread. Official BHA Rating 57

DECLARED RUNNERS 13 2022: CALL ME GINGER 6 10 3 Paul Mulrennan 5-2 (Jim Goldie) 8 ran Tongue Strap worn by No. 4, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7.

Stewards Note:

PAPA COCKTAIL: Following its run on 11/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the high draw

Probable S.P’s: 9-2 Novak (GB), 7-1 Papa Cocktail (IRE), 15-2 Summer Sands (GB), 8-1 Cold Stare (IRE), Newyorkstateofmind (GB), 17-2 Huddle Up (IRE), 10-1 One Last Hug (GB), 20-1 Our Absent Friends (IRE), 22-1 Golden Apollo (GB), 25-1 Wrecked It Ralph (GB), 28-1 Black Friday (GB), 33-1 Slainte Mhath (GB), 80-1 The Caltonian (GB) 2ND

NOVAK arrives at the top of his game and a hat-trick looks a distinct possibility off only 4lb higher. Cold Stare ran one of his better races this season when runner-up at Leicester last month and the eight-year-old is feared most racing off the same mark in this contest. Slainte Mhath rated as a progressive sort on turf prior to her ninth-placed finish on the all-weather earlier in the month, and she shouldn’t be underestimated now back on the grass.

totewin: Novak

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toteeachway: Cold Stare

RACE 4.54

THE BOOK BOUNCE BINGO AT AYR RACECOURSE CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6)

for three 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 (59 wins from 575 runners, 10%) runs BONITO CAVALO TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): M & D Easterby (4 wins from 26 runners, 15%) runs SAM’S CALL LONGEST TRAVELLER: CLARINBRIDGE trained by N Kelly, Ireland.

1 RETIREMENT BECKONS (GB) (3) 500510 C

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Mystical Ayr (IRE)

O R. Winning & Partner Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

B Miss L. A. Perratt Linda Perratt Racing Club S

Winner of seven races at 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Goblet Of Fire when last of 9 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) earlier this month. The highest-rated runner in the field and won over 1m here last week. Official BHA Rating 51

2 BONITO CAVALO (GB) (10) 053323 BF 4 9-9 (4)

Br B g

Placed twice in 13 starts. Third of 5 behind Newyorkstateofmind beaten 3/4l at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Hamilton over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. Knocking on the door in recent weeks, including when second over 5f here, and could be let in today Official BHA Rating 50

0600-40 D

Br B f Buratino (IRE) - Asking Price (USA)

O TSM Racing Syndicate

B John P. Mangan & John S. Mangan

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 12l behind Harbanaker at 18-1 when 12th of 13 on her latest outing at Dundalk over 1m in January. Makes the trip over from Ireland but appears to have a bit to find on what she showed at Dundalk during the winter Official BHA Rating 45

4 DARKER (GB) (3) 0-60

Br B g Twilight Son - Spinatrix

566

4 9-9 (1)

O Ruth Carr Racing Club Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B T. K. & Mrs P. A. Knox Xre Construction Training Ltd S

Unplaced in all seven starts. Finished 4l behind Mcqueen when sixth of 13 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time and he needs them to spark some improvement. Others preferred. Official BHA Rating 50

5 DEPART A MINUIT (GB) (30) 500-050

4 9-9 (12)

Br B g Twilight Son - Grand Depart Sam James J

O The Bounty Hunters Stella Barclay, Garstang T

B Exors of the Late Mrs L. Peacock Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

Placed once in eight starts. Beaten 13l behind Sweet Bertie at 66-1 when 11th of 13 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Long odds beckon again and he would be a surprise winner Official BHA Rating 49

6 HOLLIS BROWN (GB) (40) 6030-00

4 9-9 (9)

Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Akranti William Pyle (7) J

O William Burns & Alan Berry

B Miss K. Rausing

Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

Linda Perratt Racing Club S

Placed twice in 11 starts. Beaten 17l behind Breguet Boy at 50-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good) last month. He was also engaged to run at Musselburgh yesterday Tough to recommend if turning up here. Official BHA Rating 45

7 JKR COBBLER (IRE) (19) 5234U3

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Lady Vyrnwy (IRE)

4 9-9 (6)

Andrew Mullen J

O Mr A. Rankin Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ronnie Boland

Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

A winner at 6f on the all-weather Third of 5 behind Global Humor beaten 1/2l at 5-2 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) earlier this month. Showed a good attitude that day and he looks set for another bold bid here. Official BHA Rating 47

8 NODSASGOODASAWINK (GB) (32) 0060-04

Br Ch m Sixties Icon - Winkaway

O Miss L. A. Perratt

B Norman Court Stud, P. Taplin & MCB Ltd

5 9-9 (10)

Kieran Schofield (5) J

Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

Linda Perratt Racing Club S

Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 7l behind One Last Hug when fourth of 7 at 18-1 on her latest outing here over 5f (good) last month. Has a bit to find but she has shaped as though this step up in trip will suit. Official BHA Rating 45

A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 1 3/4l behind Bayraat when fifth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 6f earlier this month. Has run well in defeat over shorter the last twice and he’s interesting now tackling 7f for the first time. Official BHA Rating 49

She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 2-1fav behind Bulls

Aye when last of 6 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 1f (good to firm) earlier this month. Sound form claims if forgiven that lacklustre performance. Official BHA Rating 50

B Whitsbury Manor Stud

Unplaced in all six starts. Finished 7l behind Barrolo when sixth of 8 at 16-1 on her latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Needs to raise her game a notch or two if she’s to break her duck today

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3 9-0 (2)

Br B g Camacho - Latina Reach (IRE) Zak Wheatley (5) J

O Santry Racing Declan Carroll Malton T

B Robert De Vere Hunt Santry Racing, Tote S

Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 7l behind Highfield Viking at 28-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) in April. The form of his two runs this year fail to inspire confidence and he may be best watched. Official BHA Rating 46

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 5. Blinkers worn by No. 12.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 8.

Stewards Note:

RETIREMENT BECKONS: Following its run on 21/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

WILLING TO PLEASE: Following its run on 2/6/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Bonito Cavalo (GB), 11-2 Retirement Beckons (GB), Jkr Cobbler (IRE), 6-1 Willing To Please (GB), 15-2 Sam’s Call (GB), 14-1 Darker (GB), 18-1 Clarinbridge (IRE), 22-1 Nodsasgoodasawink (GB), 25-1 Must Catch Up (GB), The Camacho Kid (IRE), 66-1 Depart A Minuit (GB), 100-1 Hollis Brown (GB)

Bonito Cavalo is sure to be popular for Jim Goldie after some good efforts in defeat over shorter, but better value may lie with another stepping up in trip in the shape of SAM’S CALL The selection was noted keeping on well at the finish when beaten less than two lengths in a 6f handicap at Nottingham last week, and tackling 7f for the first time can unlock some improvement. Jkr Cobbler has obvious claims after his close-up third in a C&D handicap earlier in the month.

totewin: Sam’s Call

HBLB

toteeachway: Bonito Cavalo

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CHARITY RACE

The Betfair Racing Staff Week Stable Staff Race in aid of Racing Welfare

(taking place approximately 15-20 minutes after the last race)

The Scottish Bookmakers Association have kindly donated £500 to Racing Welfare to mark the running of this race.

worn by 2. Tongue Strap worn by 5, 6.

ROYAL ASCOT

1 Mysterious Night (IRE) 9-8 CharlieAppleby WilliamBuick

Form: 11-0, TFR:HHHII

2 The Antarctic (IRE) 9-6

AidanO’Brien RyanMoore

Form: 2-31, TFR:HHHHI

3 Age of Kings (IRE) 9-3

AidanO’Brien W.M.Lordan

Form: 43-0, TFR:HHIII

4 Alexander John (IRE) 9-3

LukeComer TomMarquand

Form: 000, TFR:HIIII

5 Covey (GB) 9-3

John&ThadyGosden FrankieDettori

Form: 111, TFR:HHHHH

6 Empty Metaphor (IRE) 9-3

MohammedBinHamadKhalifaAlAttiyah HollieDoyle

Form: 6-41, TFR:HHIII

7 Enfjaar (IRE) 9-3

RogerVarian JimCrowley

Form: 1-1, TFR:HHHHI

8 Flight Plan (GB) 9-3

K.R.Burke DanielTudhope

Form: 1-20, TFR:HHHII

9 Holguin (GB) 9-3

AndrewBalding DavidProbert

Form: 222, TFR:HHHII

10 Holloway Boy (GB) 9-3

K.R.Burke CliffordLee

Form: 33-0, TFR:HHHII

11 Quar Shamar (GER) 9-3

MrsJ.Harrington R.P.Whelan

Form: 0-16, TFR:HHHII

12 Streets of Gold (IRE) 9-3

EveJohnsonHoughton CharlesBishop

Form: 1-63, TFR:HHHII

13 Thunderbear (IRE) 9-3

JackWDavison JamieSpencer

Form: 414, TFR:HHHII

14 Zoology (GB) 9-3

JamesFerguson OisinMurphy

Form: 0-14, TFR:HHHII

15 Olivia Maralda (IRE) 9-0

RogerVarian KevinStott

Form: 0-01, TFR:HHHII

RyanMoore Form: 1, TFR:HHHHH

AndrewBalding DavidProbert

Form: 0-25, TFR:HHIII

Race 4 4.20 1m 3f 211y

1 Ardakan (GB) 9-3

MarcoBotti JamesMcDonald

Form: 324, TFR:HHIII

2 Changingoftheguard (IRE) 9-3

AidanO’Brien RyanMoore

Form: 51-3, TFR:HHHII

3 Deauville Legend (IRE) 9-3

JamesFerguson DanielMuscutt

Form: 214-, TFR:HHHII

4 Grand Alliance (IRE) 9-3

CharlieFellowes WilliamBuick

Form: 53-1, TFR:HHHII

5 Hukum (IRE) 9-3

OwenBurrows JimCrowley

Form: 01-1, TFR:HHHHI

6 Pyledriver (GB) 9-3

WilliamMuir&ChrisGrassick P.J.McDonald

Form: 421-, TFR:HHHII

7 West Wind Blows (IRE) 9-3

Simon&EdCrisford JamieSpencer

Form: 3-31, TFR:HHHII

8 Free Wind (IRE) 9-0

John&ThadyGosden FrankieDettori

Form: 1/1-1, TFR:HHHHH

3

Form: 5-40, TFR:HHHII

ArchieWatson KieranShoemark

ArchieWatson JamieSpencer Form: 0/-60, TFR:HHIII

WilliamHaggas JimCrowley Form: 0-02, TFR:HHHHI 19

CharlesHills JamesMcDonald Form: 0-20, TFR:HHHII

20 Apollo One (GB) 8-13

P.Charalambous&J.Clutterbuck RichardKingscote

Form: 1-32, TFR:HHHII

21 Probe (GB) 8-13

JennieCandlish RyanMoore

Form: 215, TFR:HHHII

22 Dream Composer (FR) 8-13

JamesEvans DougieCostello

Form: 113, TFR:HHHII

23 Kape Moss (GB) 8-12

DavidLoughnane BillyLoughnane(3)

Form: 342, TFR:HHHII

24 Mr Wagyu (IRE) 8-12

JohnQuinn JasonHart

Form: 030, TFR:HHHII

25 Princess Shabnam (IRE) 8-12

S.P.C.Woods DavidProbert

Form: 065, TFR:HHIII

26 Juan Les Pins (GB) 8-12

MichaelAppleby AlistairRawlinson

Form: 501, TFR:HHHII

27 Spangled Mac (IRE) 8-11

GeorgeBoughey NeilCallan

Form: 004, TFR:HHHII

28 Hierarchy (IRE) 8-11

JamieOsborne SaffieOsborne

Form: 5-00, TFR:HHIII

Form: 402, TFR:HHIII

Race 7 6.10 2m 5f 143y

1 Stratum (GB) 9-7

W.P.Mullins WilliamBuick

Form: 64-0, TFR:HHHHI

2 Coltor (IRE) 9-4

RogerFell&SeanMurray JasonHart

Form: 342, TFR:HHIII

3 Dawn Rising (IRE) 9-4

JosephPatrickO’Brien RyanMoore

Form: 12//-3, TFR:HHHHH

4 Estacas (GER) 9-4

DavidBridgwater BillyLoughnane

Form: TFR:HIIII

5 Falcon Eight (IRE) 9-4

D.K.Weld TomMarquand

Form: 10-0, TFR:HHHHI

6 Goshen (FR) 9-4

GaryMoore TomQueally

Form: 3//32-, TFR:HHIII

7 Run For Oscar (IRE) 9-4

CharlesByrnes JimCrowley

Form: 11-5, TFR:HHHII

8 The Grand Visir (GB) 9-4

IanWilliams RichardKingscote

Form: 0-00, TFR:HHHII

9 First Emperor (GB) 9-3

JohnRyan CierenFallon

Form: 513, TFR:HHIII

10 Typewriter (IRE) 8-12

AndrewBalding OisinMurphy

Form: 644, TFR:HHHII

Form: 651, TFR:HHHII

17 Ziryab (GB) 8-11

John&ThadyGosden BenoitdelaSayette

Form: 421, TFR:HHHHI

TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS

Stewards

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Philippa Hardy, Simon Connaway, Beth Dowswell

Starters

Stuart Turner, Ryan Colley

Judge

Fraser Perratt

Clerk of the Scales

Michael Hamilton

Veterinary Officer

Arthur Kidd

Veterinary Surgeons

John Morris, John Marshall

Medical Officers

Mhairi Anne McCulloch, Andy Malyon, Suzy Gibson

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

James Bonar Linda Porter Rachel Kirtley

Joe O’Gorman

Commentator

Gareth Topham

Betting Ring Manager

Darren Irving

Managing Director

David Brown

Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

Graeme Anderson - 07768 651261 - @ClerkAyr

Raceday Operations Manager

Ross Donald - 07724 903819

rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk

Raceday Safeguarding Officer

Mark Gajic - 07789 981089

First Race 1.15 - THE EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5130 to the winning horse The second to receive £2408 the third £1204 and the fourth £602. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, June 19th and pay £47 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. EBF has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 19 entries at £47 - Closed June 19th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £4054; Second £2026; Third £1014; Fourth £506. (Penalty Value £5130) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE UNITE THE UNION CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESSES 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £53 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £43 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after June 17th, 2023 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. UNITE THE UNION has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 15 entries at £53. - Closed June 19th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £4397; Second £2199; Third £1099; Fourth £550; Fifth £275 (Penalty Value £5574.20) SS

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.24 - THE BRIDGEND MOTOR GROUP 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 three yrs old only Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher or £8 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 17th, 2023 for each race won 6lb. BRIDGEND MOTOR GROUP has generously sponsored this race and will present mementos to the winning owner trainer and jockey and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AYR RACECOURSE. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 15 entries at £40 - Closed June 19th, 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.

Fourth Race 2.59 - THE UNITE SCOTLAND’S FAREWELL TO PAT RAFFERTY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (For the Johnstone Rose Bowl) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £21600 to the winning horse The second to receive £10140 the third £5072 and the fourth £2536 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £200 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher or £40 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £160 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 17th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. UNITE SCOTLAND has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. 22 entries, 1 at £40 and 21 at £200 - Closed June 19th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £17068; Second £8532; Third £4268; Fourth £2132. (Penalty Value £21600) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.34 - THE UNITE THE UNION THANKING OUR MEMBERS EBF LAND O’BURNS FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £28355 to the winning horse The second to receive £10750 the third £5380, the fourth £2680, the fifth £1345 and the sixth £675 for three yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only, which are E.B.F. eligible, which have not won a Group 1 or Group 2 Pattern race after August 31st, 2022. Enter by noon, June 19th and pay £250 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 6lb Penalties, after August 31st, 2022, a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb. The Governors of the Irish EBF have generously contributed £10000 towards the prize money for this race. THE EBF has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of EBF British Stallion Studs. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 20 entries at £250 - Closed June 19th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £22280; Second £9145; Third £4575; Fourth £2285; Fifth £1145; Sixth £570 (Penalty Value £28355) A SS

SEE PAGE 30 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.14 - THE DAVID MACDONALD IS 50 HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) 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 three 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). £50 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 17th, 2023 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. DAVID MacDONALD has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 20 entries at £50. - Closed June 19th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £4397; Second £2199; Third £1099; Fourth £550; Fifth £275 (Penalty Value £5574.20) SS

SEE PAGE 34 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.54 - THE BOOK BOUNCE BINGO AT AYR RACECOURSE CLASSIFIED 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 three yrs old and upwards Rated 0-50 Enter by noon, June 19th and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. June 22nd. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after June 17th, 2023 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above. has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer & jockey and award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of AYR RACECOURSE. The sponsorship payment of £250 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings. (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs. Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 15 entries at £35.

Closed June 19th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

SEE PAGE 38 FOR THIS RACE.

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