Ayr Racecard - Sunday 9th July

Family Ra days

ENTERTAINMENT ZONE {Be Friendly Yard}

• Ghillie Dubhl

• Fairy Flora

• Superheroes Chalk Floor Art

FUN ZONE {Courtyard}

• Circus Themed Bouncy Castle

• Fabulous Fraser Magic Show

CREATIVE ZONE {Champagne Lawns & Marquee}

• Face Painters & Glitter Tattoos

• Drama & Parachute Games

• Outdoor Toy Making

• Photo Booth / Dress Up / Selfie Station

• Creative Clay

• Wicked Kids Party 13:15 - 13:45 & 15:15-15.45

• Star Heroes Party 14:15-14:45 & 16:15-16:45

Club

FUN ZONE Courtyard

Club Enclosure

ENTERTAINMENT ZONE

Rothesay Stand

CREATIVE ZONE

Champagne Lawns & Marquee

PADDOCKLAWN MARQUEE

PADDOCK LAWN MARQUEE

• Giant Garden Games

• Football Darts

• Disco with DJ Jim

PLAY ZONE {Grandstand Concourse}

• Army

Grandstand Grandstand

• Fairground Rides

• Grand Assault Course

• Surf Simulator

• Under The Sea Pirate Ship

• Beat The Goalie

WANDERING CHARACTERS

Mysterious Rorrison (Close Up Magician)

Superheroes

Barbie & Snow White Times - 12.30/13.30/14.30/15.30/16.30

WELCOME TO AYR RACECOURSE

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

I hope all our younger visitors today enjoy their Family Day experience and make use of all the childrens’ entertainment which is free.

We have six races this afternoon and I’d like to thank our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here today

There is also a Mascot Race due off at 1.30pm and this should be a fun event particularly for our young racegeoers.

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.

I would also like to thank our racegoers for attending today and hope you too have an enjoyable and successful day and a safe journey home.

David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse

MEET THE RACECOURSE TEAM

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

The

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

David Brown Managing Director

C AFE MENUS

SILKS

CAFE

IN THE PRINCESS ROYAL SUITE

IN THE AYRSHIRE SUITE

Cheeseburger £6.50 with fries

£6.50 with fries Chicken Curry £6.50 with fries Chicken Goujons £6.50 with fries Homemade Soup £3.50 with crusty roll Selection of Sandwiches £3.40 Portion of Fries £2.50 Cans Soft Juice £2.00

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

TRAINERS

5.25

David & Nicola Barron

2.30, 5.25

K. R. Burke

3.05 Ruth Carr 3.40

Tristan Davidson

5.25

Michael Dods

3.40

Shane Donohoe

4.50

Tim Easterby

2.30, 3.40

Richard Fahey 4.15, 4.50

Charlie Fellowes 3.05, 4.50

Jim Goldie

2.30, 3.40, 4.15, 4.50, 5.25

Gary Harrison

5.25

Iain Jardine

3.05 3.40 5.25

Charlie Johnston

3.05, 4.15

J. J. Lambe

2.30, 3.40, 5.25

David Loughnane

4.50

Phillip Makin

2.30 5.25

Paul Midgley

2.30

David O’Meara

2.30, 4.15, 4.50, 5.25

Hugo Palmer

3.05, 4.50

Linda Perratt

3.40

Lucinda Russell

5.25

Kevin Ryan

3.05

Dianne Sayer

4.50

Katie Scott

3.40, 5.25

R. Mike Smith

3.40, 4.15, 5.25

David Thompson

2.30

John Wainwright 3.40, 5.25

Archie Watson 4.15

Saeed bin Suroor 4.15

AYR GOLD CUP TRIAL, CLASS

3, 6F £30,000

MONDAY JULY 17

We stage the second running of the Ayr Gold Cup Trial as the highlight of our card on Glasgow Fair Family Day on Monday July 18.

This race was introduced last year for horses aged 3 years old and upwards and rated between 71-90 and also for horses rated 91 and 92.

We think it creates the ideal platform for horses progressing through the handicap ranks and encourage them to go on and run in either the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold, Silver or Bronze Handicaps.

The first running attracted a field of 10 and was won by the Tim Easterby trained Snash, ridden by David Allan who justified favouritism in holding off top weight Aberama Gold to win by half a length with Bernardo O’Reilly back in third.

All three of these horses went on to run in the Virgin Bet Ayr Silver Cup last September with Bernardo O’Reilly faring best of the three finishing third behind the winner Dusky Lord and Woven.

The depth of the Ayr Gold Cup Trial was further underlined when Call Me Ginger who finished sixth went on to win the valuable Portland Handicap at Doncaster.

Ayr Racecourse Managing Director David Brown said : “I was delighted with the first running of the Ayr Gold Cup Trial. It was a competitive race with several of the runners going on to contest either the Ayr Silver or Bronze Cups.

“I would hope this year’s race builds on what we achieved last year and with £30,000 in prizemoney on offer on a Monday afternoon I’m sure we will see another fiercely contested race featuring horses who will return here in September to run in one of the three Cups.”

A stunning trophy previously run for a race named the Squadron Gallop will be held by the winning owner for a year.

THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT CHARITY MASCOT RACE

1 BURNSY

Representing Ayrshire Bulls Burnsy the Bull has been seen training hard once again and hopes to be competitive this afternoon. Like all today’s mascots he will have lots of support from the stands.

2 PIEMAN

Most people love a Kilmarmock Pie and Pieman is the mascot representing the tasty treat this afternoon. He has been coached for today by Brownings supremo John Gall.

3 NEIGH CHANCE

Neigh Chance is the runner with the best local knowledge having been born and brought up on the track and who can be seen on this early summer mornings doing some training.

4 HOPE

Representing Ayrshire Cancer Support Hope the elephant is a regular competitor in our mascot races and the crowd will be cheering him on as he attempts to win his charity’s own race.

5 VIC THE LION

Vic the Lion represents Whitletts Vics In The Community project which provides invaluable support to families. Vic makes his Ayr Raceourse debut this afternoon and we wish him good luck.

6 PANDAMONIUM

Has run in our mascot races several times and has been putting in the yards at training in a bid to run a big race this afternoon. Can he beat Kilmarnock rival Captain Conker ?

7 ERNIE THE ELF

Ernie represents the Night Before Christmas Campaign a charity based in Annbank and Ernie and his fellow elves work all year-round helping families with children’s clothes and toys and last year delivered over 6800 red bags of joy to families at Christmas.

8 BLACK PANTHER

Representing our superheroes this afternoon the fictional king of Wakanda is sure to start as a short price favourite but will his superpowers be enough to see off his opponents today.

9 CAPTAIN CONKER

Kilmarnock’s ever popular mascot is another regular here at our Mascot Rcaes and will be hoping to score a victory especially with arch rival Pandamonium in the field.

THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)

for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£3973 to the winning horse The second to receive £1988 the third £992, the fourth £497 and the fifth £248

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (58 wins from 576 runners, 10%) runs ONE LAST HUG TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs ONE LAST HUG WEIGHTWATCHER: JOHN KIRKUP won off a handicap mark of 81, his rating is now down 22lb to 59 LONGEST TRAVELLER: EVER ROCK trained by J J Lambe, Ireland.

SHOWALONG (GB) (15) 600-216 D

Br Ch g Showcasing - Muaamara

O RACING KNIGHTS & PTNR Tim Easterby, Malton

B Lofts Hall Stud & Mrs C. R. Philipson

Won four times from 5f to 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 4l behind Sir Titus when sixth of eight at 6-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Holds strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his Nottingham win prior to that. Official BHA Rating 72

2 MODULAR MAGIC (GB) (30) 0-42060 CD

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Lucy Parsons (IRE)

O Mr P Mckenna, Mr L O Kane & Partner David & Nicola Barron, Thirsk T

B NCF & Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd

He has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 11l behind Abate at 22-1 when last of seven on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (good to firm) last month. Faces a tough assignment on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 70

3 SOUL SEEKER (IRE) (9) 053233 D

Br B g Oasis Dream - Mad About You (IRE)

O C.T.P, Rasio Cymru & Northern Monkeys David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Gain Equine Nutrition S

Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 12 behind Ecclesiastical beaten 5l at 13-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) last month. He has been in consistent form without winning and another solid run can be expected. Official BHA Rating 68

4 WOOBAY (IRE) (22) 3/-3245

4 10-9 (4)

Br B f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Queenofthenorth (IRE) Miss Pippa Brown (5) J

O Mr J. A. Swinbank

B Deer Forest Stud

Phillip Makin, Leyburn T

Placed in three of five starts. Finished 11l behind Mighty Gurkha when fifth of seven at 11-1 on her latest outing at Leicester over 6f (good to firm) last month. She hasn’t shown all that much since going handicapping and this contest looks beyond her Official BHA Rating 63

5 BEN MACDUI (IRE) (9) 00-0304 D

5 10-9 (7)

Br B g Kodiac - Candiland (IRE) Mr Eireann Cagney J

O Wolf Pack 7 & Partner Paul Midgley, Westow T

B J. C. Bloodstock

Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 1 1/4l behind Nelson Gay when fourth of 14 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. He cannot be ruled out on the back of that effort and he remains well handicapped. Official BHA Rating 63

6 EVER ROCK (IRE) (16) 300-000 D

Br B m Society Rock (IRE) - Alhaadh (USA)

O Mr R. P. Behan

B Tom Twomey

7 10-7 (6)

Miss Anna McGuinness (7) J

J. J. Lambe, Northern Ireland T

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Dun Na Sead at 14-1 when last of 12 on her latest outing at Down Royal over 5f (good) last month. She was also engaged to run at Bellewstown on Friday but is worth a look if turning up. Official BHA Rating 61

7 JOHN KIRKUP (GB) (17) 0-04034 CD 8 10-5 (1)

Br Ch g Assertive - Bikini Miss Becky Smith J

O Mrs Suzanne Kirkup & Mr Kevin Kirkup David Thompson, Darlington T

B W. M. Lidsey THE OSTEOPATH KEVIN KIRKUP S

Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Finished 2l behind Indian Sounds when fourth of nine at 17-2 on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good) last month. One to consider if reappearing following yesterday’s Carlisle engagement. Official BHA Rating 59

8 ONE LAST HUG (GB) (34) 041162 CD 8 10-3 (2)

Br B g Orientor - Gargoyle Girl

Miss Lucy Harper (7) 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 five at 5-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. He loves it at this venue, winning twice here this year, and sure to go close again. Official BHA Rating 57

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: SOUND OF IONA 6 10 7 Mr Oscar Palmer 3-1 (Jim Goldie) 6 ran Blinkers worn by No. 7. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:

WOOBAY: Following its run on 17/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right handed under pressure.

JOHN KIRKUP: Following its run on 22/6/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 One Last Hug (GB), 4-1 Showalong (GB), Soul Seeker (IRE), 5-1 Ben Macdui (IRE), 6-1 John Kirkup (GB), 10-1 Modular Magic (GB), 12-1 Woobay (IRE), Ever Rock (IRE)

2ND

Narrowly denied over C&D last time out, ONE LAST HUG can gain compensation and notch up a third Ayr victory already this season. Jim Goldie’s eight-year-old remains on a fair mark and can see off the well-handicapped Ben Macdui and Soul Seeker, who has been knocking on the door of late. Showalong may have disappointed over track and trip on his latest run, but he is a player based on the pick of his form.

totewin: One Last Hug

POSITION OF STALLS

5f, 5.5f & 6f - Centre

7f - Outside

Remainder - Inside

toteeachway: Soul Seeker

PAUL’S DOUBLE SEES HIM CLOSE IN ON JOE

Joe Fanning held on to the lead in the 2023 Jockeys Championship at Ayr despite drawing a blank at the track on Unite Scotland Summer Raceday last month.

Joe is six points ahead of Paul Mulrennan who rode Makarova to win the Land O’Burns Fillies’ Stakes Listed Race and who was also successful on B Associates for trainer Jim Goldie in the Bridgend Motor Group Handicap.

In the Trainers Championship Jim Goldie is setting a hot pace on 66 points from Iain Jardine on 33 points and Charlie Johnston who is in third spot with 21.

The consistent Novak won the David MacDonald is 50 Handicap on June 24 to send Mrs Francesca Mitchell into the lead in the Owners Championship.

The British EBF will allocate £2 million to prize money in 2023, thanks to the contributions of our British Stallion studs:

ALNE

BATSFORD STUD

BEARSTONE STUD

BESWICK BROTHERS BLOODSTOCK

BWLARTH FARM

CHAPEL STUD

CHEVELEY PARK STUD

DARLEY

DUNRAVEN STUD

ELUSIVE BLOODSTOCK

ETHERIDGE STUD

GRAZEMOOR FARM

The British EBF: supporting British Racing since 1983

GROOMSBRIDGE STUD

HEDGEHOLME STUD

HIGHCLERE STUD

JUDDMONTE

LANWADES STUD

MEIKLEHAUGH STUD

MARCH HARE STUD

MICKLEY STUD

NATIONAL STUD

NEWSELLS PARK STUD

NORMAN COURT STUD

NORTON GROVE STUD

NUNSTAINTON STUD

OAKGROVE STUD

OVERBURY STUD

RABBAH BLOODSTOCK

SHADE OAK STUD

SHADWELL

TWEENHILLS STUD

VAUTERHILL STUD

WHITSBURY MANOR STUD

WILLOW WOOD STUD

WITHYSLADE FARM

YORTON FARM

PARK FARM

RACE 3.05

THE EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for maiden two yrs old x Total prize fund £6800 Prize Money.£3672 to the winning horse The second to receive £1723, the third £862 and the fourth £431. colours no horse

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): I Jardine (33 wins from 287 runners, 11%) runs DINGWALL

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (7 wins from 43 runners, 16%) runs FOREIGN EXCHANGE & STRONG REQUEST LONGEST TRAVELLER: APPELLANT trained by C Fellowes, Newmarket, 360 miles.

1 APPELLANT (IRE) (-)

Br B c Kodiac - Postulant Callum Rodriguez J

O Dahab Racing Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Denis Noonan

Foaled 25 Apr. Dam won at 6f and is a sister to Group 2 winners Penitent and Supplicant. This son of Kodiac changed hands for 70,000gns as a yearling and he is worth more than a cursory glance on his first taste of competitive action. Official BHA Rating -

2 DINGWALL (GB) (46) 4

Br B c Calyx - Please Sing

O Mr Ian Jones Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Michael E Wates CBE Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Foaled 12 Mar Half-brother to Four Seasons, won four times between 6f and 1m. Finished 10l behind Army Ethos when fourth of 6 at 11-1 on his racecourse debut over this course and distance (good) in May Form of that race is strong and he commands attention today Official BHA Rating -

3 FOREIGN EXCHANGE (GB) (24) 0

Br B c Oasis Dream - Marie of Lyon Daniel Tudhope J

O Clipper Logistics K. R. Burke Leyburn T

B Branton Court Stud LLP

Foaled 28 Feb. Dam won three times at 6f Beaten 15l behind Rich Glory at 9-1 when seventh of 8 on his racecourse debut at Nottingham over 6f (good to firm) last month. Needs to leave that initial effort a long way behind him if he is to get competitive this afternoon. Official BHA Rating -

4 MASTER FRANCA (IRE) (22) 43 9-7 (3)

Br B c Kodiac - Martina Franca Paul Mulrennan J

O Precision Facades, Farrell, Owen Hugo Palmer, Malpas T

B Camogue Stud Ltd Coral Racing Limited S

Foaled 13 Feb. Dam unraced. Unplaced in both starts. Third of 7 behind Innvincible Friend beaten 2 3/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) last month. Displayed a decent level of ability so far and he is expected to be in the thick of the action. Official BHA Rating -

5 SENNOCKIAN (IRE) (16) 232

9-7 (5)

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

O The Burke Family Charlie Johnston, Middleham

B Mr Frank Hutchinson Vine Meats Ltd S

Foaled 10 May. Placed twice in three starts. Beaten a neck by Notta Nother when second of 5 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 5f (good) last month. Edging closer to the winner’s enclosure and today could be his day Official BHA Rating 78

6 STRONG REQUEST (GB) (49) 6

9-7 (6)

Br B c Ardad (IRE) - Mara Grey (IRE) Sam James J

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Saeed Nasser Al Romaithi

K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

Foaled 30 Mar Full brother to Crispy Cat, won twice at 5f Well beaten at 7-2 behind Asadna when last of 6 on his racecourse debut at Ripon over 6f (good) in May Clearly better was expected on that occasion so he must not be written off just yet. Official BHA Rating -

7

VANTHEMAN (IRE) (25) 3

Br B c Invincible Army (IRE) - Laila Honiwillow

O Tom Muir / Colin Paterson

B Yeomanstown Stud

9-7 (1)

Tom Eaves J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

K. A. Ryan Racing S

Foaled 28 Feb. Half-brother to Whisky Mcgonagall, won at 5f Third of 7 behind Lake Forest beaten 3 1/2l at 25-1 on his racecourse debut at Haydock over 6f (good to firm) last month. Connections will have been delighted with that beginning to his career Respected. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: MARSHMAN 2 9 7 Clifford Lee 9-2 (K R Burke) 7 ran

Master Franca (IRE), 5-1 Appellant (IRE), Vantheman (IRE), 12-1 Foreign Exchange (GB), 16-1 Strong Request (GB), 20-1 Dingwall (GB)

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Sennockian (IRE), 3-1

Either side of being beaten a neck into second here and at Goodwood, Sennockian was an honest third in a warm contest at the latter venue. He should be bang there again but a chance is taken on DINGWALL, who was only fourth on his debut here but the winner almost landed the Coventry, with the runner-up going one better next time. Vantheman surpassed market expectations on his Haydock introduction, while Master Franca should be on the premises too.

totewin: Dingwall

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toteeachway: Sennockian

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THE BOOK FOR SCOTTISH SUN LADIES NIGHT 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 (58 wins from 576 runners, 10%) runs BANNER ROAD

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs BANNER ROAD

LONGEST TRAVELLER: REVERBERATION trained by J J Lambe, Ireland.

1 BANNER ROAD (IRE) (16) 40-2004

Br B f Make Believe - Trempjane Sam James J

O Mr James Mearns Long Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Denis Phelan & Make Believe Syndicate Long Contracts Dmcc S

Placed once in eight starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind How Bizarre when fourth of 7 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m (good) last month. Still a maiden but there was some promise in her last run and she can go close for an in-form trainer who does well here. Official BHA Rating 48

2 DARKER (GB) (15) 605666

Br B g Twilight Son - Spinatrix James Sullivan J

O Ruth Carr Racing Club Ruth Carr, Stillington T

B T. K. & Mrs P. A. Knox William Hill S

Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 10l behind Clarinbridge when sixth of 11 at 7-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. He shaped as though a return to a mile would suit that day and he could take closer order this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 47

3 ELETTARIA (IRE) (34) 00-0064

Br B f Mehmas (IRE) - Rayon Rouge (IRE) Mark Winn (3) J

O John Wainwright Racing Club John Wainwright, Malton T

B New Line Stud Ltd

Unplaced in all ten starts. Finished 3l behind Global Humor when fourth of 5 at 40-1 on her latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month. Soundly beaten in all three starts this year prior to that effort and she makes little appeal today Official BHA Rating 43

4 FAR FROM A RUBY (GB) (16) 004400 CD

Br B m Farhh - Pretty Miss

O URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner

B Wheelersland Stud Overlander Vehicles S

She has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Surprise Picture when seventh of 8 last time out at Musselburgh over 7f (good) last month. The sole course winner in the field having struck here last summer Leading claims. Official BHA Rating 49

5 HOLLIS BROWN (GB) (55) 6030-00 4 9-9 (6)

Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Akranti

Peate (3) J O William Burns & Alan Berry Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Miss K. Rausing 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) in May Has failed to land a blow in two starts this season and he looks up against it again this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 45

6 MAC AILEY (GB) (18) 205504 D

7 9-9 (2)

Br Ch g Firebreak - Rosabee (IRE) Sean Kirrane (3) J

O Dubelem (Racing) Limited & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Bearstone Stud Ltd Optimus Fiduciaries Limited S

He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Goblet Of Fire when fourth of 9 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) last month. That was a step in the right direction and he has conditions to suit. Official BHA Rating 46

7 NAZCA (GB) (10) 0000-00

Br B g Oasis Dream - Pure Line

O Mr Paul Corrigan

B W. & R. Barnett Ltd

4 9-9 (12)

Tom Eaves J

Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

Linda Perratt Racing Club, McGoldrick’s Pool & Sports Bar S

Yet to place in ten starts. Beaten 13l behind Mr Strutter at 50-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. He hasn’t shown enough so far to suggest he can play a leading role in this contest and others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 44

8 OUR DICKIE (IRE) (10) 621020 D

Br Gr g Clodovil (IRE) - Lily’s Rainbow (IRE)

4 9-9 (10)

Andrew Mullen J

O Mr I. J. Jardine Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ardrums House Stud Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good and good - yielding ground. Beaten 5l behind Mr Strutter at 13-2 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Went close at Hamilton before that and won there in May, so arrives in form and must be considered. Official BHA Rating 49

9 REVERBERATION (GB) (17) 255020 D

8 9-9 (5)

Br Ch g Excelebration (IRE) - Echo Ridge (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr R. P. Behan J. J. Lambe, Northern Ireland T B Littleton Stud

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Everylittlestep at 6-1 when 14th of 22 last time at Leopardstown over 1m 1f last month. Capable of much better, as evidenced by his good second at that same venue a week earlier Official BHA Rating 49

10 ROYAL PRINCESS (GB) (47) 0/5000-0

5 9-9 (1)

Br B m Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Royal Citadel (IRE) Paddy Mathers J

O Mr Steve Dick R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Steve Dick Tote S

Yet to place in six starts. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Novak when last of 10 on her latest outing here over 7f (good) in May Hasn’t beaten many home in her six outings to date and she is likely to be available at long odds again this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 32

11 MANE MAN BORIS (GB) (68) 655

3 9-0 (11)

Br B g Coach House (IRE) - Melanna (IRE) Amie Waugh (5) J

O Brandsby Racing Stella Barclay, Garstang T

B Brandsby Racing Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

Yet to place in three appearances. Well beaten at 150-1 behind Covey when last of 5 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in May, and he suffered a similar fate in his opening two starts. Long odds beckon today and it’s hard to see him troubling the principals. Official BHA Rating 27

12 NAVY WREN (IRE) (12) 00-4604

3 9-0 (4)

Br B f U S Navy Flag (USA) - Front House (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Mr William Arblaster Michael Dods Darlington T

B Front House Syndicate & Wilgerbosdrift Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

Unplaced in all seven starts. Finished 2 3/4l behind Ski Jump when fourth of 10 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Beverley over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. She is wearing cheekpieces for the first time and could have a say in the finish if they have the desired effect. Official BHA Rating 45

DECLARED RUNNERS 12

2022: BANKAWI 5 9 9 Joanna Mason 2-1 (Michael & David Easterby) 9 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 12. Blinkers worn by No. 6. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 3, 9.

Stewards Note:

NAZCA: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

OUR DICKIE: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung both ways.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Our Dickie (IRE), 5-1 Banner Road (IRE), Reverberation (GB), 6-1 Far From A Ruby (GB), 7-1 Darker (GB), Mac Ailey (GB), Navy Wren (IRE), 16-1 Hollis Brown (GB), 25-1 Elettaria (IRE), Nazca (GB), 50-1 Royal Princess (GB), Mane Man Boris (GB)

Jim Goldie has his string in good order and a bold bid from Banner Road is expected following a fine effort in defeat at Musselburgh, while Far From A Ruby has winning C&D form in the book from last year and is the joint-highest rated in the field along with OUR DICKIE Iain Jardine’s gelding boasts arguably the best form this year, with a victory and a close second at Hamilton to his name, and he receives a tentative vote in a tricky contest for punters to solve. Irish raider Reverberation and Navy Wren are also worth a second look.

totewin: Our Dickie

toteeachway: Banner Road

FOURTH RACE 4.15

THE MAMMA MIA EXPERIENCE AT WESTERN HOUSE 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 (58 wins from 576 runners, 10%) runs SOPHIESTICATE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs SOPHIESTICATE LONGEST TRAVELLER: DUBAI SOUQ trained by S bin Suroor, Newmarket, 360 miles.

1 DUBAI SOUQ (IRE) (62) 21/500-2

Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Balsamine (USA)

B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better

He has won three times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3l by Monteria when second of 7 at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m 2f (soft) in May

on the back of that performance. Official BHA Rating 85

2 TILSITT (FR) (11) 6-00530 CD

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Azores (IRE)

O Carolan ,Duffy,Mills,Smith

B S.A.S.U. Ecurie Des Monceaux

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Mostawaa at 17-2 when 10th of 15 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to soft) last month. Others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 75

3 FEEL THE NEED (GB) (25) 00-2463 C

Br B g Ribchester (IRE) - Patterned Daniel Tudhope J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXII & Partner 2 David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B D. J. and Mrs Deer Hambleton Racing Ltd S

A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 5 behind Coverdale beaten 3 1/2l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Will need to improve on that performance to win here but he should not be written off Official BHA Rating 84

4 SOPHIESTICATE (IRE) (11) 440013 CD

4 9-3 (1)

Br B f War Command (USA) - Lenoire Paul Mulrennan J

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

She has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground. Third of 14 behind Two Brothers beaten 2 1/2l at 11-1 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 3f (soft) last month. It would be no surprise to see her make the frame once again here. Official BHA Rating 72

5 CHRISZOFF (IRE) (40) 511

3 9-3 (3)

Br B c Zoffany (IRE) - Countess Chrissy Luke Morris J

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XVIII & Partner Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Robin Moyles Hambleton Racing Ltd S

Successful twice at 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-9fav at Lingfield over 1m 1f (good to firm) in May, beating Quietness by 1/2l. Has also won at Wolverhampton this season. Unexposed and must be of interest. Official BHA Rating 82

6 OLD SMOKE (IRE) (36) 322166

3 9-2 (5) Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Burke’s Rock

O Farranamanagh

B George Kent

Oisin Orr J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 10l behind Lion Of War when sixth of 11 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 1f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Eases in grade and could go well. Official BHA Rating 81

7 VENETIAN (IRE) (14) 51-0326

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Venetian Beauty (USA)

O Dr J. Walker

3 9-1 (2)

Joe Fanning J

Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Chris & James McHale Johnston Racing Ltd S

Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 11l behind Silver Sword when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to firm) last month. A player based on his previous performances. Official BHA Rating 80

DECLARED RUNNERS 7 2022: NOBLE ANTHEM (IRE) 3 9 9 Paul Mulrennan 10-11 (Archie Watson) 5 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1

Chriszoff (IRE), 5-2

Dubai Souq (IRE), 6-1

Sophiesticate (IRE), 7-1

Old Smoke (IRE), 8-1 Feel The Need (GB), 10-1 Venetian (IRE), 14-1 Tilsitt (FR)

2ND

3RD

OLD SMOKE was not at his very best at Musselburgh last time but he was only beaten two lengths in a very good renewal of the London Gold Cup prior to that. The application of first-time cheekpieces could help Richard Fahey’s three-year-old bounce back to that level of form here and he will be tough to beat if doing so. Unexposed hat-trick seeker Chriszoff is an obvious threat to the selection, while Dubai Souq is the pick of the remainder.

totewin: Old Smoke

HBLB

toteeachway:Chriszoff

The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £348,765 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from May to August 2023

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THE BOOK BOUNCE BINGO AT AYR RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £20000

Prize Money.£10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834 the third £2418 the fourth £1208, the fifth £604 and the sixth £302.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (58 wins from 576 runners, 10%) runs ALPINE SIERRA

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs ALPINE SIERRA

WEIGHTWATCHER: YOUNG FIRE won off a handicap mark of 96, his rating is now down 13lb to 83

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROYAL PIPPEN trained by Shane Donohoe, Ireland.

1 REDARNA (GB) (17) 32240-0 CD

Br Ch g Aqlaam - Curtains Paul Mulrennan

O Graham Lund and Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B A. H. Bennett G Lund Ltd S

Won 13 races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 14l behind Witch Hunter at 66-1 when 27th of 29 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) last month. Sure to be much happier back at his beloved Ayr and he won this two years ago. Official BHA Rating 91

2 SPARKS FLY (GB) (9) 311111 D 3 9-10 (7)

Br B f Muhaarar - Stepping Out (IRE) Laura Pearson (3) J

O David Lowe David Loughnane, Tern Hill T

B The Lowe Family Galloways Bakers Ltd, Dave Loughnane Racing S

Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy A winner at 11-1 at Chester over 1m 2f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Market Value by 2 1/4l. Continues to go from strength to strength. Official BHA Rating 93

3 YOUNG FIRE (FR) (15) 501001 D

8 9-9 (1)

Br B g Fuisse (FR) - Young Majesty (USA) Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr Evan M. Sutherland David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mr Cyril Morange Gain Equine Nutrition S

Has won ten races from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather A winner at 7-1 at Haydock over 1m (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Bowland Park by 2l for his third victory of 2023 Has to be given maximum respect. Official BHA Rating 83

4 GINCIDENT (IRE) (43) 131210 D

3 9-6 (6)

Br B c Cotai Glory - Sava Sunset (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O RICHARD FAHEY EBOR RACING SYNDICATE 2 Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Tally-Ho Stud Richard Fahey Racing S

He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Covey at 12-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Haydock over 1m (good to firm) in May In fine form prior to that and he must not be written off just yet. Official BHA Rating 89

5 ROYAL PIPPEN (IRE) (15) 00/000-2

6 9-5 (4)

Br B g Make Believe - Royal Razalma (IRE) Andrew Mullen J

O Shane Donohoe

B Ballylinch Stud

Shane Donohoe, Ireland T

Successful twice at 7f on good - yielding and heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Lady Arwen when second of 9 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Limerick over 7f (yielding) last month. That was a really pleasing return to action and he warrants consideration. Official BHA Rating 79

6 SHAHBAZ (IRE) (57) 5421-36

3 9-4 (2)

Br B g Free Eagle (IRE) - Middle Persia Callum Rodriguez J

O The Wolfpack and Partners Five

Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Skymarc Farm Fitzdares S

A winner at 1m 1f on soft ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Maasai Mara when sixth of 7 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m 2f (soft) in May That was quite a decent race and he has been freshened up since. Drop in trip may also aid his cause. Official BHA Rating 87

7 POWER OF GOLD (GB) (21) 230-351 D

Br B c Golden Horn - Power of Light (IRE)

O Dr Ali Ridha

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

3 8-13 (5)

Luke Morris J

Hugo Palmer Malpas T

A winner at 13-2 at Doncaster over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Razoni by 1l to register his first success in six attempts. Up 4lb for that but his confidence will have been buoyed and he has to go on the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 82

8 ALPINE SIERRA (IRE) (11) 3030-15 CD

Br Br g Distorted Humor (USA) - Unaccompanied (IRE)

O Mr J. S. Morrison

B Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd

5 8-11 (8)

Joe Fanning J

Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

Tote S

Successful twice at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Clear Angel when fifth of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Carlisle over 1m (good to soft) last month. Runs from 2lb out of the handicap but he struck over C&D on his penultimate appearance. Official BHA Rating 69

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: GWEEDORE 5 9 10 Jason Hart 2-1 (Katie Scott) 9 ran Visor worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 6.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Sparks Fly (GB), 7-2 Young Fire (FR), 6-1 Power of Gold (GB), 13-2 Gincident (IRE), 7-1 Royal Pippen (IRE), 8-1 Shahbaz (IRE), 12-1 Alpine Sierra (IRE), 20-1 Redarna (GB)

1ST

2ND 3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

SPARKS FLY is one of the most progressive handicappers in training at present, starting her turf career off a mark of 59 at Windsor in April and she now competes off 93 after five wins on the bounce. She didn’t look to be nearing the ceiling of her ability at Chester last time and must be stuck with. Young Fire and Gincident have both won three times already in 2023, while Power Of Gold got off the mark at Doncaster. Shahbaz is just one other to consider.

totewin: Sparks Fly toteeachway: Young Fire

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2023 FIXTURES

SEPTEMBER Thursday 21

TOP TRAINERS TOP JOCKEYS

IAIN JARDINE

12% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

29 WINS FROM 238 RUNNERS

Iain who trains at Carrutherstown in Dumfriesshire is in a rich vein of form as was underlined here on June 24 when Novak was successful in the six furlong handicap giving the trainer his sixth winner at the track this season. His runners here today Dingwall who cost 85,000 guineas and made his debut at Ayr in May and should come on for that run. He runs in the EBF Maiden Stakes at 3.05pm. Iain other runners include Two Rivers in the Afternoon Tea At Western House Hotel Handicap.

DAVID O’MEARA

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

26 WINS FROM 201 RUNNERS

David has runners at virtually all our meetings during the Flat season and has a good strike rate at the track. He often teams up with jockey Danny Tudhope and did so last September to famously win the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup with Summerghand which was David’s second winner in the race having won it back in 2014 with Louis The Pious. The partnership team up this afternoon including on Feel The Need in the Mamma Mia Experience At Western House Handicap at 4.15pm.

KATIE SCOTT

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

11 WINS FROM 59 RUNNERS

Katie enjoyed her best ever season in 2022 saddling 17 winners and she has kept up the good work this year as she looks to improve her winners tally once again. She has a couple of runners this afternoon including Far From A Ruby who has winning form at the track and who runs in the Book For Scottish Sun Ladies Night Classified Stakes at 3.40pm.

CALLUM RODRIGUEZ

8% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 15 WINS FROM 197 RIDES

Callum is a talented young jockey who is enjoying another successful season having ridden over 30 winners already He rides for a number of trainers including Ed Bethell, Michael Dods, Stella Barclay and James Tate and will be hoping to ride a few winners here over the next two days. One of his biggest winners here came on Prince Of Pillo in the British EBF Stallions Harry Rosebery Stakes, Listed Race last September

LUKE MORRIS

29% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS 2 WINS FROM 7 RIDES

Luke is not a regular at Ayr so it’s great to see him in action this afternoon and his mounts include Power Of Gold for Hugo Palmer in the feature contest the Book Bounce Bingo At Ayr Racecourse Handicap and Chriszoff for Archie Watson in the Mamma Mia Experience At Western House Handicap. He will be hoping for at least one winner

JAMES SULLIVAN

6% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

7 WINS FROM 111 RIDES

One of the stalwarts of the northern circuit Jimmy is always a welcome visitor to Ayr where he has enjoyed great success over the years particularly for trainer Ruth Carr for whom he rides Darker this afternoon in the Book For Sun Ladies Night Classified Stakes at 3.40pm. He is a shrewd judge of pace and in addition to riding from Ruth other trainers who support him include Ollie Pears, Dianne Sayer, Mike Smith and John Quinn.

THE AFTERNOON TEA AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP 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 (58 wins from 576 runners, 10%) runs BRAES OF DOUNE & JAMINOZ

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (9 wins from 52 runners, 17%) runs BRAES OF DOUNE & JAMINOZ

WEIGHTWATCHER: ROYAL COUNTESS won off a handicap mark of 53, her rating is now down 5lb to 48

LONGEST TRAVELLER: COPIA VERBORUM trained by J J Lambe, Ireland.

1 COPIA VERBORUM (IRE) (621) 06/00/00/-

Br B g Vocalised (USA) - Gold Focus (IRE) James Sullivan

O Mr J. J Lambe J. J. Lambe, Northern Ireland T

B J. S. Bolger

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground, but that win was over five years ago. Well beaten behind Raise You when eighth of 11 on his latest Flat outing at Curragh over 1m 4f (yielding - soft) in October ‘21. Hasn’t offered enough over hurdles of late to be considered here. Official BHA Rating 57

2 STREETSCAPE (GB) (15) 5-33355 4 9-12 (7)

Br Ch g Cityscape - Maziona Joe Fanning J

O Miss N. J. Barron

B Kevin Morgan

Placed in three of eight starts. Finished 5l behind Tacitus when fifth of 8 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m (good) last month. Not discounted now 2lb lower and a bold bid would come as no surprise this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 55

3 SPIRIT OF ASH (IRE) (4) 000513 D

Br B f Teofilo (IRE) - Invincible Ash (IRE) Callum Rodriguez J

O Copshaw Boys Tristan Davidson, Carlisle T

B Patrick Condron Jewson Limited S

A winner at 1m 2f on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Tafsir beaten 1 3/4l at 11-2 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Could go close if gaining a better start and she won at Newcastle last month, so she arrives in good heart. Official BHA Rating 49

4 ROYAL COUNTESS (GB) (18) 00-1050 CD

7 9-5 (9)

Br B m Coach House (IRE) - Dont Tell Nan Paddy Mathers J

O Mr Steve Dick R. Mike Smith, Galston T B Bearstone Stud Ltd Tote S

She has won three times at 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Goblet Of Fire at 15-2 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) last month. Has something to prove after never being involved on that occasion. Official BHA Rating 48

5 GERROTS (FR) (24) 0-00005

5 9-4 (3)

Br B g Rajsaman (FR) - Gonzeville (FR) Mark Winn (3) J

O Peter Clarke Racing Partners John Wainwright, Malton T

B S.A. Franklin Finance, S. Vidal et al

Placed in three of 16 starts. Finished 3 1/2l behind Storm Asset when fifth of 8 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. He’s wearing cheekpieces for the first time, which may bring about enough improvement form him to get involved. Official BHA Rating 47

6 ZANDORA (IRE) (10) 66-0006

4 9-4 (10)

Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Mayberain (IRE) Amie Waugh (5) J

O Miss E. Johnston Gary Harrison, Lanark T

B Tom Radley

Yet to place in seven starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Godwinson when sixth of 7 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good to soft) last month. Requires this step up in distance to bring about an improved effort. Official BHA Rating 47

7 DEPART A MINUIT (GB) (15) 00-0500

Br B g Twilight Son - Grand Depart

O The Bounty Hunters

B Exors of the Late Mrs L. Peacock

4 9-4 (13)

Tom Eaves J

Stella Barclay, Garstang T

Lancashire Racing Stables Limited S

Placed once in nine starts. Beaten 13l behind Clarinbridge at 66-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing here over 7f (good) last month. Has failed to threaten this season and others hold stronger claims this afternoon. Official BHA Rating 47

8 RORY THE CAT (IRE) (12) 4-00651 D

3 9-3 (12)

Br Ch g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Obligada (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O The Cool Cats

Lucinda Russell, Kinross T

B S. J. Macdonald Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S

A winner at 17-2 at Beverley over 1m 2f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Brabusach by 1/2l to register his first win from 11 starts. Could have more to offer over this trip and a 4lb rise looks more than fair One to consider Official BHA Rating 56

9 JAMINOZ (IRE) (18) 10-6640 C

4 9-3 (1)

Br B g The Carbon Unit (USA) - Dancing Cosmos (IRE) Sam James J

O Mr James Mearns Long Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Thistle Bloodstock Limited Long Contracts Dmcc S

A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Beaten 8l behind Goblet Of Fire at 13-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good) last month. Gained his sole success here off the same mark and could mount a revival. Official BHA Rating 46

10 BRAES OF DOUNE (GB) (9) 65-6253

5 9-3 (5)

Br B g Orientor - Gargoyle Girl Paul Mulrennan J

O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Jim Goldie Jim Goldie Racing S

Placed twice in 11 starts. Third of 13 behind Just Hiss beaten 3l at 15-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Place claims if running to a similar level now switched to turf Official BHA Rating 45

11 TWO RIVERS (IRE) (26) 004-00

3 9-2 (14)

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Balcony (IRE) Andrew Mullen J

O Mr W. M. Johnstone Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B William Johnstone Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 10l behind Alpina Express at 40-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time and has been eased 4lb in the ratings, so could improve. Official BHA Rating 55

12 ZAKRAM (IRE) (12) 5-04540

3 9-0 (11)

Br Gr g Markaz (IRE) - Mattinata Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr P. Renoso David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Kildaragh Stud Pricelessdiscountsonline.Com S

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Beaten 15l behind Rory The Cat at 17-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time and needs the headgear to help sustain his effort. Official BHA Rating 53

13 STELIOS (IRE) (12) 305553

3 8-9 (8)

Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Xerxes (IRE) Luke Morris J

O Mr Dave Manning & Partner Phillip Makin, Leyburn T

B Limestone & Tara Studs

Placed once in ten starts. Third of 10 behind Ski Jump beaten 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Arguably his best effort to date and he’s one to consider off 2lb higher in a first-time hood. Official BHA Rating 48

14 KILLING EVE (IRE) (38) 06500

Br B f Dawn Approach (IRE) - Whisp (GER)

O Katie Scott Racing Syndicate

3 8-7 (6)

William Pyle (7) J

Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B Kildaragh Stud Overlander Vehicles S

Yet to place in five starts. Beaten 9l behind Star Start at 80-1 when eighth of 12 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 1m 1f (good) last month. Hopes are pinned on a 3lb drop and a stiffer stamina test helping her to be more competitive. Official BHA Rating 46

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2022: FLYLIKEANEAGLE (IRE) 5 9 12 Oisin Orr 11-1 (Lucinda Russell) 10 ran

Hood worn first time by No. 13 Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 11. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5, 12. Blinkers worn by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 10

Stewards Note: ZANDORA: Following its run on 29/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Spirit of Ash (IRE), 9-2 Rory The Cat (IRE), 5-1 Stelios (IRE), 6-1 Streetscape (GB), 7-1 Braes of Doune (GB), 10-1 Royal Countess (GB), Jaminoz (IRE), 12-1 Gerrots (FR), 16-1 Zakram (IRE), 20-1 Copia Verborum (IRE), 25-1 Two Rivers (IRE), 33-1 Zandora (IRE), 50-1 Depart A Minuit (GB), Killing Eve (IRE)

SPIRIT OF ASH shaped as if she had another race in her when meeting trouble in running at Musselburgh on Wednesday and is fancied to put that third-placed effort behind her in this contest to return to winning ways. Rory The Cat proved a different proposition in reapplied headgear when getting up to triumph at Beverley last month and is expected to be involved once more off 4lb higher, while the in-form Stelios and course winner Jaminoz also enter the reckoning.

totewin: Spirit Of Ash

toteeachway: Rory The Cat

TODAY’S OFFICIALS & RACE CONDITIONS

Stewards

Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)

John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Lyndsay Allan, Alan Dempsey, Helen Kinsella

Starters

Jason Callaghan, Michael Reid

Judge

Fraser Perratt

Clerk of the Scales

Michael Hamilton

Veterinary Officer

Arthur Kidd

Veterinary Surgeons

Will Marshall, Susan Donaldson

Medical Officers

Lindsay Donaldson, Mhairi Anne McCulloch, Suzy Gibson

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Tracey Hamilton, James Bonar Linda Porter

Michelle Maughan

Commentator

Alan Howes

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 2.30 - THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT AMATEUR JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3973 to the winning horse The second to receive £1988 the third £992, the fourth £497 and the fifth £248 for four yrs old and upwards, 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. July 7th. Lowest weight 9st 11lb; Highest weight not less than 11st 2lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Amateur Jockeys who are members of the Amateur Jockeys’ Association of Great Britain by the deadline for Declaration of Jockeys and on the day of the race Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 6th, 2023 have not ridden more than 10 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). AYR RACECOURSE has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £30 cash prize will be presented to the Stable Employee in charge of the best turned horse in this race. 13 entries at £40. - Closed July 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £3454; Second £1727; Third £863; Fourth £432; Fifth £216. (Penalty Value £3973.60) A SS

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Second Race 3.05 - THE EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3672 to the winning horse The second to receive £1723 the third £862 and the fourth £431. for maiden two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, July 3rd and pay £34 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £500 towards the prize money for this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £30 cash prize will be presented to the Stable Employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £34 - Closed July 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2902; Second £1450; Third £726; Fourth £362. (Penalty Value £3672) SS

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Third Race 3.40 - THE BOOK FOR SCOTTISH SUN LADIES NIGHT 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, July 3rd and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 1st, 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. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £30 cash prize will be presented to the Stable Employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 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). 21 entries at £35 - Closed July 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

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Fourth Race 4.15 - THE MAMMA MIA EXPERIENCE AT WESTERN HOUSE 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. July 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £30 cash prize will be presented to the Stable Employee in charge of the best tuned out horse in this race. NOTE: Three-year-old horses might not be able to receive the full weight-for-age allowance in this race. 18 entries at £53 - Closed July 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £4397; Second £2199; Third £1099; Fourth £550; Fifth £275 (Penalty Value £5574.20) SS

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Fifth Race 4.50 - THE BOOK BOUNCE BINGO AT AYR RACECOURSE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10308 to the winning horse The second to receive £4834 the third £2418 the fourth £1208 the fifth £604 and the sixth £302. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 71-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92; such horses rated 70 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £75 stake if the horse is rated 71 or higher or £15 stake if the horse is rated 70 or lower with £60 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 2lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 7lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £30 cash prize will be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 21 entries at £75 - Closed July 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254 (Penalty Value £10308) SS

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Sixth Race 5.25 - THE AFTERNOON TEA AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL 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 three yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-55 (also open to such horses rated 56 and 57; 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. July 7th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 3lb; 3-y-o 8st 7lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 2lb Penalties, after July 1st, 2023 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb.

A memento will be presented to the winning owner In addition, a £30 cash prize will be presented to the Stable Employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 28 entries, 4 at £7 and 24 at £35 - Closed July 3rd, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

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