Ayr Racecard - Monday 7th August

MONDAY, 7th AUGUST 2023

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WELCOME TO AYR RACECOURSE

Welcome to Ayr Racecourse for the first of three meetings here in August.

I’d like to thank our owners and trainers for choosing to run their horses here today and I wish all connections the very best of luck and sincerely hope you have a successful day and return again in the future.

Remember Scottish Sun Ladies Night this Saturday 12 August which will feature Toby Anstis and his Relight the 90’s DJ Set its sure to be a fabulous night with lots of fantastic prizes to be won.

Did I mention the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup is on the horizon 21st

23rd September its Scotland’s biggest flat meeting.

I would also like to thank our racegoers for attending today and hope you enjoy your day Also please feel free to visit Western House Hotel after racing where Craig McGill plays his live acoustic set from 6pm till 9pm.

I wish you and a safe journey home and hope to see you back at Ayr soon.

David Brown Managing Director Ayr

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MEET THE RACECOURSE TEAM

Graeme Anderson Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

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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

ENTRIES for this year’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup close a week tomorrow, Tuesday August 15, with the £180,000 feature due to be run over the 6 furlongs straight track here at Ayr on Saturday September 23.

Summerghand landed the famous old trophy for trainer David O’Meara and locally born rider Danny Tudhope 12 months ago and this year’s renewal is again expected to be contested by a maximum 25 of the top handicap sprinters in the country

The same day’s Silver Cup and the previous day’s Bronze Cup give the next 50 horses in the handicap a chance to run for excellent prize money as well, and the weights for the big race will be made public on Wednesday August 23, with final declarations due on Thursday September 21 when the fields for all three races will be made public.

Last year’s win for the 8-yearold Summerghand was a second success in the race for David O’Meara, the trainer having landed the Gold Cup with Louis The Pious in 2014 and Irvine-born Tudhope was joining a jockeys’ roll of honour which contains some of the most famous riders in racing history

Major names like the legendary Stirling-born multiple champion jockey Willie Carson NEVER managed to win the race but Willie’s grandson William Carson rode the winner in 2008 on the David Nicholls trained Regal Parade.

Before Nahaarr won in 2020 for William Haggas, the last Newmarket trained winner of the race had been Alan Bailey’s Not So Silly in 1987 and that horse’s long-retired jockey, Gary Bardwell, was recently spotted at Ayr leading up a runner for his current employer Saeed Bin Suroor who uses Gary as a valued work-rider

Funfair Wane was the last horse to win the race twice having scored in 2002 and 2004 and retiring superstar rider Frankie Dettori won back-to-back running’s in 2009 and 2010 on Jimmy Styles and Redford, but it’s still early days as to whether the Italian jockey might have one final attempt at making it three before he hangs up his saddle in November

The last Scottish trained winner of the race was Nigel Angus’ Roman Warrior in 1975 but Jim Goldie, Iain Jardine, Linda Perratt, Mike Smith and Lucinda Russell could all be making entries next week and Jim has been successful in both the Silver Cup and the Bronze Cup in recent seasons.

Summerghand & Danny Tudhope - Winning last year’s contest

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

Morris

Mullen

Mulrennan

TRAINERS

Liam Bailey

Brown

Dods

Duffield

Richard Fahey

Jim Goldie

5.20 Alison Hamilton

Harrison 3.00 Iain Jardine

Scott

Johnston

Kirby

O’Meara

Perratt

Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Lucinda Russell

Kevin Ryan 2.25 4.10

R. Mike Smith 3.00, 4.10, 4.45, 5.20

Nigel Tinkler

DATE: Monday 7th August 2023

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A winner on Ayr Poet and a second place finish helped Paul Mulrennan close the gap on Joe Fanning at the top of the Ayr jockeys' championship to 4 points, with Joe adding a third place to his winning ride on Ski Angel in the finale for Mike Smith. Andrew Mullen rode a second successive Monday double at the track to move up to 40 points for the season with Jason Hart's winner and three third places keeping him 6 points away in fourth place.

Jim Goldie's terrific run of form had continued with a winner at York two days earlier with Baez and Ayr's reigning champion trainer had a winner with Ayr Poet and two second places to boost his seasonal tally to 98 points. Another double for bang in-form Iain Jardine took the Carrutherstown trainer on to 53 points and Mike Smith moved up to 4th place with a winner and a third.

The only change in the owners' table came with Helen Whillans adding a third with See My Baby Jive to add to the mare's three previous wins and move the owner into a clear 4th place.

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

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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

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THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

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

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): I Jardine (37 wins from 299 runners, 12%) runs FLOW SO GENTLY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (11 wins from 57 runners, 19%) runs ROMAN SECRET

FANCY THAT: K Ryan won this race in 2021 and 2022. The stable runs AFTER TIME today LONGEST TRAVELLER: ROMAN SECRET trained by R Fahey, Malton, 212 miles.

1 MISEMERALD (IRE) (21) 311 C D

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Rocaverde (IRE)

O Mrs J. Porter Philip Kirby, Richmond

B Aylesfield Farms Stud Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground. A winner at 4-1 here over 6f (good to soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Beechwood Star by a head. Has also won at Beverley this season. Should prove hard to beat once more. Official BHA Rating 82

2 AFTER TIME (IRE) (-)

Br B f Le Brivido (FR) - Not After Midnight (IRE) Barry McHugh

O Bronte Collection 1 Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Hawes Stud K. A. Ryan Racing S

Dam a lightly raced maiden. She represents a yard that can ready one first time out and she warrants respect on her racecourse debut, especially if the market vibes are positive. Official BHA Rating -

3 CAPELLINA (GB) (-)

(4)

Br Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Holley Shiftwell Connor Beasley J

O Mr P Appleton & Mrs Anne Elliott Michael Dods Darlington T

B J. W. Parry Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

Half-sister to Agent Shiftwell, won at 5f Cost 40,000gns and is closely related to Group 1 winner The Tin Man. Having her first taste of competitive racecourse action and it would be no surprise if she featured prominently Official BHA Rating -

4 EVANWOOD (IRE) (-)

9-2 (5)

Br B f Zoffany (IRE) - Inala Jason Watson J

O Mr D. K. Kelly David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Promenade Bloodstock Limited

Half-sister to Al Ghanim, won at 1m 3f Related to a few winners and has to be of interest on her racecourse debut, but she may need more time and others make more appeal today Official BHA Rating -

5 FLOW SO GENTLY (IRE) (-)

9-2 (2)

Br B f Saxon Warrior (JPN) - Lenoire Paul Mulrennan J

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

B William Johnstone Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Half-sister to Sophiesticate, won three times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f Making her racecourse debut this afternoon and she appears to have plenty on her plate on this occasion. Official BHA Rating -

6 FRANCOPHONE (GB) (-)

9-2 (1)

Br B f Study of Man (IRE) - Francophilia Joe Fanning J

O Miss K. Rausing Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Miss K. Rausing Johnston Racing Ltd S

Half-sister to Fleur De La Vie, won four times at 1m 4f and 1m 6f Her pedigree suggests she may prove better over further in time, but this is a good starting place and she could have a say on her racecourse debut. Official BHA Rating -

7 ROMAN SECRET (IRE) (16) 2 9-2 (6)

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Secret Existence (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Richard Fahey Ebor Racing Club Ltd Richard Fahey Malton T

B Kildaragh Stud

Half-sister to Have Secret, won twice at 7f and 1m 2f Beaten 4l by Snafiya when second of 7 at 4-1 on her racecourse debut at Doncaster over 6f (soft) last month. Showed more than enough that day to suggest a race of this nature would be within her capabilities. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2022: DUBAI JEMILA 2 9 2

Tom Eaves 11-8 (Kevin Ryan) 5 ran

Probable S.P’s: 15-8

Roman Secret (IRE), 10-3

Misemerald (IRE), 13-2

Francophone (GB), 7-1

After Time (IRE), 8-1 Evanwood (IRE), 12-1 Capellina (GB), 40-1 Flow So Gently (IRE)

2ND

3RD

Misemerald has won two of her three starts to date, with the latest of her victories coming over 6f at this track, and she should have no issues with the step back up in distance. However, she does have a 6lb penalty to shoulder, which may open the door for ROMAN SECRET The daughter of Holy Roman Emperor shaped with plenty of encouragement on her debut at Doncaster when second behind a subsequent winner, and she could take a step forward to strike. Any market support for newcomer Capellina should be noted.

totewin: Roman Secret

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POSITION OF STALLS

5f, 5.5f & 6f - Centre

7f - Outside

Remainder - Inside

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SECOND RACE 3.00

THE BOOK FOR BOUNCE BINGO 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): I Jardine (37 wins from 299 runners, 12%) runs OUR DICKIE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): I Jardine (6 wins from 33 runners, 18%) runs OUR DICKIE LONGEST TRAVELLER: FANZONE & BUTTERFLY ISLAND trained by L Bailey, Middleham, 164 miles.

B f Acclamation - Cumbfree (IRE)

O Mr Colin Stirling

Placed in six of 20 starts. Beaten 5l behind Jkr Cobbler at 100-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing here over 7f (good to soft) last month. May prove more competitive in this company and she can’t be dismissed if judged solely on the ratings. Official BHA Rating 50

2 FANZONE (IRE) (14) 623000

Br B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Dame Alicia (IRE)

O Foulrice Park Racing Limited

A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Jkr Cobbler at 14-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to soft) last month. Has lost his form of late and needs a return to this distance to spark him back to life. Others appeal more. Official BHA Rating 49

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 Time To Rumble at 7-2fav when seventh of 12 last time out over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Went close in a similar contest over C&D in early July and he’s shortlisted. Official BHA Rating 48

4 RETIREMENT BECKONS (GB) (7) 510005 CD 8 9-9 (6)

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Mystical Ayr (IRE) Paddy Mathers J

O R. Winning & Partner Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

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 Finished 5l behind Ayr Poet when fifth of 13 at 33-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) last month. Far from disgraced in handicap company on that occasion and one to consider Official BHA Rating 50

5 ROYAL PRINCESS (GB) (29) 5000-00

5 9-9 (7)

Br B m Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Royal Citadel (IRE) Archie Young (7) J

O Mr Steve Dick R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr Steve Dick Tote S

Yet to place in seven starts. Beaten 11l behind Banner Road at 200-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Has failed to make much of an impact since entering handicaps and classified stakes company Best watched. Official BHA Rating 32

6 TURBO COMMAND (IRE) (14) 610064

6 9-9 (3)

Br Gr g War Command (USA) - The Tempest Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton

B Sebastian Curran

Alison Hamilton, Denholm T

He has won three times at 7f on the all-weather Finished 2 3/4l behind Jkr Cobbler when fourth of 10 at 14-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to soft) last month. Will need to settle better to see this stiffer test of stamina out, but he’s still a leading player. Official BHA Rating 50

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ZANDORA (IRE) (9) 000600

4 9-9 (1)

Br B f Ulysses (IRE) - Mayberain (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Miss E. Johnston Gary Harrison, Lanark T

B Tom Radley

Yet to place in nine starts. Beaten 17l behind Little Ted at 66-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time which will need to make a significant impact. Hard to make a case for her after recent defeats. Official BHA Rating 44

8 NAVY WREN (IRE) (21) 460406

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

3 9-2 (4)

Connor Beasley J

O Mr William Arblaster Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Front House Syndicate & Wilgerbosdrift

Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

Unplaced in all nine starts. Finished 13l behind Senseofentitlement when sixth of 7 at 50-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. Hasn’t been able to build on a promising fourth at Beverley in late June and she looks up against it. Official BHA Rating 44

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: MINTNTHAT 3 9 2 Andrew Mullen 9-1 (Iain Jardine) 7 ran Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Turbo Command (IRE), 11-4 Our Dickie (IRE), 9-2 Fanzone (IRE), 5-1 Retirement Beckons (GB), 25-1 Butterfly Island (IRE), 33-1 Navy Wren (IRE), 50-1 Zandora (IRE), 100-1 Royal Princess (GB)

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3RD 4TH TIME

2ND

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

Turbo Command must enter calculations on his recent second over 7f here, but Alison Hamilton’s keen-going gelding may be worth taking on now upped to 1m. OUR DICKIE was somewhat underwhelming when weakening into seventh over C&D in handicap company last month, but the four-year-old has gone close to winning at classified stakes level on his last two attempts and rates as the most solid proposition. Retirement Beckons and Butterfly Island are viable alternatives on the ratings.

totewin: Our Dickie toteeachway: Retirement Beckons

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FORM

The figures in red to the right of the horses name refers to its placing in previous races. Figures following the hyphen refer to this season’s form. Trainers’ names, pedigrees etc. have been provided for the convenience of racegoers but are not guaranteed to be accurate.

PLEASE NOTE

Each horse with form is given a rating, the higher the rating - the greater prospect of winning.

HBLB

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 SCOTTISH SUN LADIES NIGHT ON SATURDAY 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): I Jardine (37 wins from 299 runners, 12%) runs JKR COBBLER TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): R Fahey (11 wins from 57 runners, 19%) runs BERNIE THE BEAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: BERNIE THE BEAR trained by R Fahey, Malton, 212 miles.

Br Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Elfine (IRE) Rowan Scott J

O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T

B Mr Derek J. Willis

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 16l behind Bay Dream Believer at 6-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Wetherby over 1m (good) in May He is 8lb below his sole victory at Newcastle in December and faces a tough assignment based on recent evidence. Official BHA Rating 62

2 VORTIGAN (GB) (32) 30-0063

3 9-8 (1)

Br Ch g Ulysses (IRE) - Aristocratic Connor Beasley J

O Mr D. Bardsley Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Brindle Developments (Hyde) Ltd S

Placed twice in eight starts. Third of 10 behind Dee See Are beaten 1l at 17-2 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good) last month. That was a step back in the right direction and he is entitled to build on that display Official BHA Rating 62

3 JKR COBBLER (IRE) (14) 4U3411 CD

4 9-8 (6)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Lady Vyrnwy (IRE) Andrew Mullen J

O Mr A. Rankin Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ronnie Boland Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 11-4 over this course and distance (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Banner Road by 1l. Leading credentials in his bid for three wins on the bounce. Official BHA Rating 56

4 MR TREVOR (IRE) (12) 10-0060 D

5 9-5 (3)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Muscadelle Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr T. S. Ingham & Mrs Liz Ingham Ann Duffield, Leyburn T

B J. Horan & M. Conaghan Sims Suzuki S

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 8l behind Mutanaaseq at 16-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Others appear to have stronger claims. Official BHA Rating 53

5 CROWN BRIDGES (IRE) (23) 665-466

3 8-13 (2)

Br B g Kuroshio (AUS) - Shnnaas Billy Garritty J

O Mrs C M Clarke, Foulrice Park Racing Ltd Liam Bailey, Middleham T

B Padraig Brennan Show Business Interiors Ltd S

Unplaced in all seven starts. Finished 17l behind Powerful Response when sixth of 8 at 40-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (soft) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time. Continues to drop down the handicap but still has plenty on his plate. Official BHA Rating 53

6 BERNIE THE BEAR (IRE) (18) 43-2234 BF

3 8-8 (4)

Br Ch g Elzaam (AUS) - Raeseeya Joe Fanning J

O VILLAGE RACING & PARTNER Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Mrs Marion Ryan

Richard Fahey Racing S

Placed in four of ten starts. Finished 6l behind Twilight Jazz when fourth of 15 at 10-3fav on his latest outing at Leicester over 7f (good) last month. Arrives in consistent form and he is likely to enter calculations once again. Official BHA Rating 48

DECLARED RUNNERS 6

2022: BEN ASKER (IRE) 4 9 10 Billy Garritty 3-1 (Katie Scott) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4, 5. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 6.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Jkr Cobbler (IRE), 5-2 Bernie The Bear (IRE), 10-3 Vortigan (GB), 11-1 Drakeholes (GB), 14-1 Mr Trevor (IRE), 40-1 Crown Bridges (IRE)

JKR COBBLER arrives in search of a hat-trick over C&D following a brace of victories in the space of a week last month and the four-year-old, who was arguably more impressive on his most recent effort, is expected to prove too strong for the opposition, despite a 4lb rise for that latest win. Bernie The Bear is yet to gain his first victory but he has been knocking on the door this season and is entitled to be in the mix, while Vortigan’s recent third at Haydock earns him a place on the shortlist. totewin: Jkr Cobbler

toteeachway: Bernie The Bear

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FOURTH RACE 4.10

THE FERGIE HAPPEL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10000 Prize Money.£5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D O’Meara (31 wins from 228 runners, 14%) runs AULD TOON LOON TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (10 wins from 67 runners, 15%) runs AULD TOON LOON

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FLYAWAYDREAM trained by Sir M Prescott, Newmarket, 360 miles.

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Snowtime (IRE)

O Empire State Racing Partnership

B Cover and Carry Limited

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. A winner at 6-1 at Chester over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Compliant by 2 1/4l. Would merit respect if taking up this engagement. Declared at Haydock yesterday Official BHA Rating 84

2 FLYAWAYDREAM (GB) (32) 22123-3

Br B g Farhh - Mockinbird (IRE)

O Caroline Gregson & The GD Partnership Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket

A winner at 7f on good ground. Third of 13 behind Two Tempting beaten 2l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m last month. That was a very promising return to action and it would be no surprise to see him go well once again off the same mark. Official BHA Rating 79

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Queen’s Prize

B The Queen

A winner at 7f on the all-weather Finished 7l behind Good Gracious when sixth of 11 at 4-1fav on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to soft) last month. His previous efforts were more encouraging and it is too soon to be writing him off Official BHA Rating 86

4 DEMILION (IRE) (24) 242000

Br Gr c Roaring Lion (USA) - Cascading

O Susan and John Waterworth

B Ballylinch Stud & Ecurie Des Charmes Johnston Racing Ltd S

A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather Beaten 14l behind Dream Harder at 9-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 3f (soft) last month. Has been well held on his last three starts and others make more appeal as a result. Official BHA Rating 79

5 LUDO’S LANDING (IRE) (9) 361006

3 9-2 (2)

Br B g Kodiac - Most Beautiful Andrew Mullen J

O Phil & Jude Jones Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Armitage Bloodstock Johnston Racing Ltd S

Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 7l behind Starshiba when sixth of 12 at 66-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month. Will need to find some improvement to be successful in a race of this nature. Official BHA Rating 78

6 JUMEIRAH KING (GB) (27) 23-426

3 9-1 (1)

Br B g Sea The Moon (GER) - Tickle Me Blue (GER) Barry McHugh J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Gestut Gorlsdorf

Placed in three of five starts. Finished 9l behind Star Ahoy when sixth of 11 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (good) last month. Showed ability when trained in France but hard to recommend on the back of that UK debut. Official BHA Rating 77

7 GLASSES UP (USA) (14) 452543 CD

8 8-11 (7)

Br Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA) Ben Curtis J

O The Jolly Beggars

B Calumet Farm

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

The Injured Jockey Fund S

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft, but last win was over two years ago. Third of 9 behind Golden Shot beaten 6l at 11-2 on his latest outing here over 1m 5f (good to soft) last month. Could make the frame. Official BHA Rating 64

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 5, 7.

2022: NO CORRESPONDING RACE

Flyawaydream (GB), 7-2 Auld Toon Loon (IRE), 9-2 Theme Park (GB), 8-1 Glasses Up (USA), 9-1 Jumeirah King (GB), 12-1 Demilion (IRE), 14-1 Ludo’s Landing (IRE)

Probable S.P’s: 11-4

The consistent FLYAWAYDREAM was only beaten two lengths into third off this mark on his seasonal debut at Kempton a month ago and a reproduction of that level of form would make him hard to beat here. Theme Park was not at his very best at Ascot last time but is a player based on his third at Chester two starts ago, while Glasses Up is the pick of the remainder.

totewin: Flyawaydream

toteeachway: Theme Park

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THE SUNDAY MARKET AT AYR RACECOURSE 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 (61 wins from 571 runners, 11%) runs GLOBAL HUMOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D O’Meara (10 wins from 67 runners, 15%) runs AUTUMNAL BREEZE WEIGHTWATCHER: GLOBAL HUMOR won off a handicap mark of 70, his rating is now down 8lb to 62.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LADY CELIA trained by A Brown, Malton, 212 miles.

1 GLOBAL HUMOR (USA) (21) 001165 C D

Br B g Distorted Humor (USA) - In Bloom (USA) Paul Mulrennan J

O Mr Paul Stewart Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Russell L. Reineman Stable, Inc Jim Goldie Racing S Has won ten races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind See My Baby Jive when fifth of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f last month. Has won here twice this season and he can get involved again. Official BHA Rating 62

2 LADY CELIA (GB) (17) 0446-41 D

6 9-10 (4)

Br B m Mayson - Fairy Shoes Rowan Scott J

O GosPark Racing Alan Brown, Malton T

B Mrs Sheila Oakes Brown S

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 11-4 at Nottingham over 5f (soft) on her latest outing last month, beating Enchanted Night by 1l. Only raised 3lb for that display and she has a big chance once more. Official BHA Rating 61

3 EMERALDS PRIDE (GB) (30) 6-02200

4 9-9 (5)

Br Br f Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Emeralds Spirit (IRE) Connor Beasley J

O Mr T. A. Scothern

B T. A. Scothern Electrical Discount UK S

A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Astapor at 9-2 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Carlisle over 5f (good to soft) last month. Has produced below-par efforts the last twice, but she isn’t one to rule out just yet. Official BHA Rating 60

4 THE CALTONIAN (GB) (14) 60526

4 9-9 (1)

Br B g Swiss Spirit - Azelle Oisin Orr J

O Mr M. Sawers Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Winston Cartmel Linda Perratt Racing Club S

Placed once in five starts. Finished 4l behind See My Baby Jive when sixth of 13 at 17-2 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to soft) last month. He takes a drop to the minimum drop for the first time, which could prove to be a positive move. Official BHA Rating 60

5 WURKIN NINETOFIVE (IRE) (18) 4-36063

3 9-6 (6)

Br Ch f Fast Company (IRE) - Folk Singer Andrew Mullen J

O Twenty 2 One Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ms Patricia Walsh Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Placed once in seven starts. Third of 7 behind Trabajo Detecho beaten 1 1/2l at 16-1 on her latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good to soft) last month. That was a much improved effort and she would be one to note if she’s in the same mood this afternoon Official BHA Rating 60

6 WRECKED IT RALPH (GB) (21) 612-040 CD 5 9-5 (7)

Br B g Orientor - Rafta (IRE) Paddy Mathers J

O Toytown R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Mr A. J. Bogle

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 8l behind See My Baby Jive at 9-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to soft) last month. If he can reproduce the form of his penultimate run at this track over 6f, then he be would be foolish to dismiss. Official BHA Rating 56

7 AUTUMNAL BREEZE (IRE) (28) 50-1600 D 3 9-1 (2)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Lake Nona Jason Watson J

O Mr Raymond Treacy David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B M Brigid B Ltd Gain Equine Nutrition S

A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind On Edge at 18-5 when seventh of 8 on her latest outing at Chepstow over 6f (good to soft) last month. That was her first start for this yard and she will need to take a big step forward in order to get involved here. Official BHA Rating 55

8 BURTONLODGE BEAUTY (IRE) (7) 006003 D 4 8-9 (8)

Br B f Bungle Inthejungle - Katevan (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O The Hon Miss Heather Galbraith Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

B Rathasker Stud Linda Perratt Racing Club S

A winner at 5f on soft ground. Third of 6 behind Ski Angel beaten 5l at 20-1 on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft) last month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. That was a much better display than anything she has produced this year, but this is tougher Official BHA Rating 42

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2022: WATER OF LEITH (IRE) 4 9 10 Paul Mulrennan EVENS (Jim Goldie) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note: EMERALDS PRIDE: Following its run on 8/7/2023 it was reported that the horse hung left handed throughout.

Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Lady Celia (GB), 5-1 The Caltonian (GB), 11-2 Global Humor (USA), 7-1 Emeralds Pride (GB), 9-1 Autumnal Breeze (IRE), 11-1 Wrecked It Ralph (GB), 14-1 Wurkin Ninetofive (IRE), 33-1 Burtonlodge Beauty (IRE) 2ND

LADY CELIA made her second start for the Alan Brown yard a winning one as she scored by a length at Nottingham and, with the winning margin possibly downplaying her superiority over her rivals that day, she is fancied to go in, despite a 3lb rise. Wurkin Ninetofive could give her the most to think about, as she goes off the same rating as when third at Hamilton in this grade last month. Emeralds Pride makes the most appeal of the remainder, but she will need bounce back to form.

totewin: Lady Celia

toteeachway: Wurkin Ninetofive

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SIXTH RACE 5.20

THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT 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 (61 wins from 571 runners, 11%) runs AYR POET

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (7 wins from 48 runners, 15%) runs AYR POET

WEIGHTWATCHER: ROYAL COUNTESS won off a handicap mark of 53, her rating is now down 6lb to 47

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ICE SHADOW trained by A Brown, Malton, 212 miles.

1 AYR POET (GB) (7) 0-65221 CD

8 10-4 (in 4lb ex) (5)

Br B g Poet’s Voice - Jabbara (IRE) Paul Mulrennan J

O The Reluctant Suitor’s Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B W. M. Johnstone

Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to soft. Won on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month, beating Fifty Sent by 1 1/4l. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success, but effectively only 3lb higher and another bold bid expected. Official BHA Rating 59

2 GOLDEN VALOUR (GB) (7) 060254

7 9-13 (7)

Br B g Kingman - Gracefield (USA) Ben Curtis J

O West Loudoun Racing Club R. Mike Smith, Galston T

B Godolphin

Successful twice at 1m 3f on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Finished 2 3/4l behind Ayr Poet when fourth of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. Enjoys a 3lb pull with that reopposing winner and enters calculations. Official BHA Rating 58

3 ICE SHADOW (IRE) (17) 600331 D

4 9-13 (4)

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Chicane Rowan Scott J

O The Ice Cool Partners Alan Brown Malton T

B Michael Downey & Roalso Ltd

A winner at 4-1 at Nottingham over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Greek Siren by 2 1/4l, his first win in 14 appearances. Alan Brown’s four-year-old may have more to come in retained blinkers and a 5lb rise is unlikely to halt his progress. Official BHA Rating 58

4 SPREZZATURA (IRE) (13) 445644

3 9-9 (8)

Br B g Muhaarar - Parle Moi (USA) Andrew Mullen J

O The Strattonites Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Oghill House Stud & Partner Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Placed once in 13 starts. Finished 5l behind Capital Guarantee when fourth of 5 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) last month. Better expected on this return to handicap company, but others arrive in better form. Official BHA Rating 62

5 RORY THE CAT (IRE) (20) 065121 D

3 9-6 (3)

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

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to firm and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 2-1fav at Beverley over 1m 2f (soft) last month, beating Star Start by 1l. Has won twice at Beverley this season. Nudged 3lb in the ratings and can’t be ruled out in his current mood. Official BHA Rating 59

6 ROYAL COUNTESS (GB) (29) 0-10505 CD 7 9-2 (6)

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. Finished 4l behind Braes Of Doune when fifth of 14 on her latest outing over this course and distance last month. Now only 1lb higher than her C&D success in early May and looks an each-way player. Official BHA Rating 47

7 HOLLIS BROWN (GB) (7) 0-00660

4 9-0 (2)

Br B g Bobby’s Kitten (USA) - Akranti Connor Beasley J

O William Burns & Alan Berry

B Miss K. Rausing

Linda Perratt, East Kilbride T

Linda Perratt Racing Club S

Placed twice in 14 starts. Beaten 17l behind Ayr Poet at 28-1 when 12th of 13 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. The son of Bobby’s Kitten needs this longer distance to unlock some potential, with recent defeats leaving him with something to find. Official BHA Rating 45

8 TWO RIVERS (IRE) (7) 4-00006

Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Balcony (IRE)

O Mr W. M. Johnstone

B William Johnstone

3 8-12 (1)

Joe Fanning J

Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Yet to place in eight starts. Finished 6l behind Ayr Poet when sixth of 13 at 28-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (soft) last month. Due to drop 4lb in the future ratings and although this extra distance is a positive, the main protagonists make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 51

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2022: AYR POET 7 9 11 Paul Mulrennan 5-2 (Jim Goldie) 8 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 3. Visor worn by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Ayr Poet (GB), Rory The Cat (IRE), 7-2 Ice Shadow (IRE), 9-1 Golden Valour (GB), 12-1 Royal Countess (GB), 16-1 Sprezzatura (IRE), 28-1 Two Rivers (IRE), 33-1 Hollis Brown (GB)

1ST

3RD 4TH TIME

2ND

RACE RESULT DISTANCES

ICE SHADOW appeared to relish the underfoot conditions when making all at Nottingham recently and the four-year-old could take some stopping off only 5lb more here, with any further rain likely to aid his cause. Ayr Poet is effectively only 3lb higher than last Monday’s triumph over 1m here and Jim Goldie’s gelding, a previous C&D winner, can’t be taken lightly. Fellow last-time-out winner Rory The Cat also arrives in fine fettle and can’t be ruled out in his current mood either. totewin: Ice Shadow toteeachway: Ayr Poet

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First Race 2.25 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507 for novice two yrs old fillies only, which are E.B.F eligible. Enter by noon, August 1st and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 3lb For each other race won 6lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 12 entries at £40. - Closed August 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS

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Second Race 3.00 - THE BOOK FOR BOUNCE BINGO 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, August 1st and pay £35 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 2lb; 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 29th, 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. AYR RACECOURSE 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 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). 8 entries at £35 - Closed August 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

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Third Race 3.35 - THE SCOTTISH SUN LADIES NIGHT ON SATURDAY 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 12lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 12lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AYR RACECOURSE 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 in this race. 14 entries at £35 - Closed August 1st, 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 4.10 - THE FERGIE HAPPEL MEMORIAL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634 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). £50 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher or £10 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 3lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 8lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. Alan Happel 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 in this race. 13 entries at £50. - Closed August 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533 (Penalty Value £5400) SS

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Fifth Race 4.45 - THE SUNDAY MARKET AT AYR RACECOURSE 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st 9lb; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AYR RACECOURSE 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 in this race. 16 entries, 2 at £7 and 14 at £35. - Closed August 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS

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Sixth Race 5.20 - THE AYRSHIRE CANCER SUPPORT 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 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. August 5th. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 9st; 3-y-o 8st 6lb

Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 6lb Penalties, after July 29th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. AYR RACECOURSE has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 16 entries, 1 at £7 and 15 at £35 - Closed August 1st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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