Ayr Racecard - Saturday 23rd September

VIRGIN BET PREVIEW

1.15 - Revich bounced back to good form last time out at Chester finishing 3rd in a class 2 handicap over 7 furlongs. Hollie Doyle takes the ride on Revich this time around. He handles better ground well and looks to have decent claims here today

Isla Kai won last time out over a mile at Ripon and is potentially still well treated off a revised mark of 93 Redarna is another horse to watch out for. He seemed to regain his from last time out winning at Carlisle over 7 furlongs and a reproduction of that race would see him go close here.

1.50 - My Prospero drops back to listed company and looks the one to beat here. The William Haggas trained colt finished 2nd in a Group 2 race at York in July and finished a close 3rd in the Champion Stakes at Ascot last year He gets first time cheek-pieces applied today and stall 3 looks to be a nice draw for him. Pride Of America and Royal Rhyme may have place claims but will need to improve if My Prospero shows up in good form.

2.25 - Gulliver was an impressive winner in a Racing League race at Southwell last week and the 9 year old gelding could be one to watch out for although stall 22 is probably not ideal. Jump The Gun is due to go up in the weights as is Rathbone. Jump The Run is carrying bottom weigh and was running respectably in listed company last year He looks like he may have bounced back to some good from after having a less than ideal season before his last win on soft ground at Doncaster Monsieur Codi (NAP) finished runner up in last years Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup and looks a danger here for Richard Fahy breaking out of stall 13 He looks to be ground versatile and ran a nice race at Ripon in the Great St Wilfrid Handicap last month.

3.00 - Raqiya was an impressive winner in a Novice Stakes race at Haydock earlier this month and looks like the one they will all have to beat. There are a few interesting fillies here however to take her on including the Irish raider Navassa Island who comes here off the back of winning a Curragh maiden over 6 furlongs last month. The form of that race has since works out really well with the 2nd and 3rd both winning next time out. Great Generation is 2 wins from 2 starts and looks set to give Raqiya a big challenge.

3.35 - Albasheer looks to have a nice draw and comes here on good form. There could be plenty more to come from the Archie Watson trained gelding who impressed at York last month. Summerghand won this race last year from stall 12. He carries top weight this year but is coming here off the back of two good runs and has a big chance of making it two Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cups in a row. Juan Les Pins is another horse coming here on good form and a repeat performance of his listed race run at York would see him go close for Michael Appleby

4.10 - Sailthisshipalone got off to winning ways last time out at Thirsk and a mark of 83 looks fair Making Dreams has been running very well and looks consistent. Brandon Wilkie takes off 7 lbs and is the choice selection to make it into the winner’s enclosure again. City Burglar is a danger, the Cracksman colt has ran well in his 3 starts and further improvement is expected.

4.45 - Gainsbourg likes it here around Ayr and a drop back to 7 furlongs is no issue for him and likely to bring on more improvement. Yaaser has been running well over 7 furlongs for Jim Goldie and was a nice recent winner in a Racing League race at Southwell. He now runs off a mark of 78 but you would expect there still is more to come from the 5 year old.

5.20 - Dark Moon Rising has been running well since stepped up in trip. He found a few too good for him last time out at York but this race looks an easier assignment. Sir Chauvelin is sure to stay todays trip and comes here off the back of a nice win at Southwell and the 11 year old cannot be discounted for trainer Jim Goldie. Mr Curiosity carries top weight but is a danger here given his effort in a class 2 handicap at York last month.

Welcome to the richest and most prestigious day of the Flat season in Scotland and one of British racing’s iconic meetings – the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival.

We have an eight-race card that includes the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold and Silver Cups, Scotland’s only Group race – the Virgin Bet Firth of Clyde Stakes and the Virgin Bet Doonside Cup, Listed race it’s fair to say we have an embarrassment of riches this afternoon. The Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup itself is the richest flat race in Scotland worth £180,000

The Doonside Cup is our premier middle distance race at Ayr and is undoubtedly one of the highlights of today’s racing but we are also proud of having Scotland’s only Group race the Firth of Clyde Fillies Stakes over 6f, it truly is the finest racing in Scotland.

I’d like to say a huge thanks on behalf of everyone here at Ayr to Virgin Bet for their sponsorship of the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival and nine races including the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup.

This is the third time Virgin Bet have been sponsors of the Ayr Gold Cup and I am delighted they have chosen to put their name to the great race and get behind such a wonderful three days of racing. For the first time at the festival, and unique in UK racing Virgin Bet will reward all 25 grooms for their efforts ahead of the signature Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup race. The winner of the ‘Best Turned Out’ award will win £200, double the prize from 2022, whilst each of the remaining 24 non-winning grooms will also receive an unprecedented runners-up prize of £50 Outside the Ayr Gold Cup, Virgin Bet is increasing the ‘Best Turned Out’ award prize on all of their sponsored races across the festival, and as a unique further prize, all winning grooms will be entered into a draw to win an exclusive ‘voucher’ worth £1,000

I’d also like to thank our other sponsors, The European Breeders Fund, Thistle Cabs is a well-known local taxi company, Jordan Electrics are another long standing sponsor who we are very thankful to and we also warmly welcome a new sponsor Bearingboys who round the day off with the final race at 5.20pm. My thanks to all of our sponsors without them a day like this packed full of quality racing would just not be possible.

This afternoon’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup is once again full of highly rated sprinters hoping to win the famous trophy for their connections and I am sure we will witness a race that will long live in our memories.

I’d like to thank the team at Ayr for all of their hard work and endeavours in making these days work.

Finally, I thank you for your support and hope you enjoy this very special day’s racing and entertainment.

David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse

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TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

TRAINERS

TOP TRAINERS TOP JOCKEYS

KATIE SCOTT

16% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

12 WINS FROM 73 RUNNERS

Galashiels based Katie is well on the way to setting a new seasonal best with a growing stable of horses which is gradually improving in quality The trainer had her first juvenile winner this year and she warmed up for this week’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival with a winner, second and third from 5 runners at Musselburgh’s 2-day fixture last weekend. Stable stalwart Gweedore looks like carrying Scottish hopes in today’s Gold Cup, with no horse trained this side of Hadrian’s Wall having won the race since Roman Warrior in 1975

ARCHIE WATSON

26% S U C C E S S RA T E AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

11 WINS FROM 42 RUNNERS

Watson had a memorable Royal Ascot with a remarkable 3 winners at this year’s meeting back in June and his stable form has continued at a high level as he continues to improve his annual winners’ tally The trainer has an excellent record at Ayr with a winners to runners ratio of better than 1 in 4 and Shadwell cast-off Albasheer (130,000 guineas) has long been his big hope for today’s Gold Cup Watson saddled the runner-up in Sweden’s Stockholm Cup with Outbox last Sunday and one place better today would crown a fantastic season.

ROGER VARIAN

28%

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

7 WINS FROM 25 RUNNERS

Varian made history this month when last year’s St Leger winner Eldar Eldarov added the all-aged Irish version at the Curragh, the first horse to complete the double since Touching Wood won both races in 1982. The trainer has already won a big-race at Ayr this season when his subsequent Group 1 heroine Al Husn won the Listed Rothesay Stakes here in May and he landed a 181/1 TREBLE on this very day last year, when he also had three at Newbury and one at Newmarket to complete a magnificent SEVEN on the day

HOLLIE DOYLE

22% S U C C E S S RA T E

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

7 WINS FROM 32 RIDES

Hollie hit the headlines at last week’s St Leger meeting with her ride on Doncaster Cup winner Trueshan and the jockey hit the 100 winners mark for the season at Newcastle earlier this week. The Doyle century was brought up by the Archie Watson trained Korroor and it’s the jockey’s association with Watson which could bring big-race success at Ayr today after an excellent season in which they’ve teamed up for multiple big-race wins.

PJ McDONALD

9% S U C C E S S RA T E

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

9 WINS FROM 99 RIDES

PJ is a member of that elite club of Flat jockeys to have tasted big-race success over jumps with the rider having enjoyed his biggest success in that sphere here at Ayr. McDonald was the jockey who rode Hot Weld to victory for Ferdy Murphy in the Scottish Grand National of 2007 and the rider chalked up his biggest Flat success last season on the recently retired Pyledriver in Ascot’s King George & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, when that horse’s regular pilot Martin Dwyer was sidelined through injury

JASON HART

14% SU CC ES S RA T E

AYR RECORD LAST 5 YEARS

31 WINS FROM 225 RIDES

Hawick born Hart has gone from strength-tostrength in recent seasons with the former champion apprentice hogging the headlines for his exploits on John Quinn’s flying filly Highfield Princess. The jockey has also struck up a Group-race winning association with the Charlie Johnston stable and he continues to be a rider in high demand when not booked-up by the Quinn yard. Hart rode current sprinting sensation Big Evs to win Listed and Group 3 events this year at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood.

The final day of the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival is Scotland’s richest day of racing on the flat and has produced some memorable winners. Here are five outstanding horses who won on this day

2022 – SUMMERGHAND

Summerghand wasn’t winning out of turn when he landed last year’s Virgin Bet Gold Cup as he’d previously chalked up 14 successes without landing a major handicap. The now 9-year-old has since won a Listed race at Lingfield and added a valuable sprint handicap at York with a recent 4th at the Curragh proving his current wellbeing. Danny Tudhope’s been in the saddle for the horse’s last 4 wins and the Irvineborn jockey was winning his first Ayr Gold Cup 12 months ago.

2020 – ADDEYBB

William Haggas won an Ayr Gold Cup with Nahaarr in 2020 and the trainer was completing a big-race double after saddling Addeybb to win the Listed Doonside Cup. Addeybb arrived at Ayr after a spring campaign which had yielded two Australian Grade Ones at Rosehill and Randwick, but he’d also been a Group 2 winner in Britain at Sandown and soft ground was key. The gelding proved as much by winning Ascot’s Group 1 Champion Stakes on his next start after Ayr and he won another Group 1 at Randwick before ending his career with a Group 2 success at Longchamp last October

2019 – ROSE OF KILDARE

Mark Johnston’s filly won the Group 3 Firth Of Clyde Stakes for one of the trainer’s Kingsley Park syndicates under Joe Fanning, the filly having been picked up for 3,000 euros in Ireland as a yearling. The filly went on to win two more Group 3 races at Newmarket and York, but her Ayr win was a career highlight and she was sold at a massive profit for breeding duties before coming back into training to finish second in 3 Listed races last summer

2010 – REDFORD

Frankie Dettori is the only jockey still riding to have won 2 Ayr Gold Cups and the second of the soon to be retiring Italian’s winners came on Redford for David Nicholls. The late trainer was winning the race for what would be the 6th and final time and Frankie had won the race the year before on Jimmy Styles for Clive Cox. Redford won off 97 and followed up at Ascot a week later off 103 but he only ran 4 more times and never won again.

Summerghand and Daniel Tudhope teamed up to win last year’s Ayr Gold Cup.

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.

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THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

RACE DESCRIPTION

Our opener today is a one mile handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 81 to 100 In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than a lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 40 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 130

LAST YEAR’S WINNER GWEEDORE

SP: 12/1

Age/Weight: 5-9-6

Runners: 14

Jockey: Jason Hart

Trainer: Katie Scott

Summary: Gweedore continued his superb track record at this course in this contest last year, notching his fifth Ayr success. He was prominent throughout, Jason Hart kicking on his mount inside the final 110yds to win by a neck.

RACE STATISTICS

YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 574 runners, 11%) runs FOOLS RUSH IN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): C Johnston (10 wins from 76 runners, 13%) runs SIRONA

WEIGHTWATCHER: FOOLS RUSH IN won off a handicap mark of 95, his rating is now down 13lb to 82. LONGEST TRAVELLER: STORMBUSTER trained by A Balding, Kingsclere, 375 miles.

Dual course winner Judgment Call appears to have been laid out for this and is sure to have his supporters, but a chance is taken on REVICH The Richard Spencer-trained gelding won this race two years ago and was narrowly beaten in third off this same mark last year so makes plenty of appeal after confirming his well-being when third at Chester earlier this month. Isla Kai was a cosy winner at Ripon last month and although a 4lb rise makes life more difficult, he should still be thereabouts.

TOTEWIN: REVICH

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

TOTEEACHWAY: ISLA KAI

ROLL OF HONOUR

2022: GWEEDORE 5 9 6 Jason Hart 12-1 (Katie Scott) 14 ran Visor worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Isla Kai (IRE), 6-1 Revich (IRE), Titan Rock (GB), 7-1 Koy Koy (GB), 8-1 Judgment Call (GB), 9-1 Redarna (GB), Diamondonthehill (GB), 16-1 Sirona (GER), 22-1 Stormbuster (GB), Fools Rush In (IRE)

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £30000

Prize Money.£15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627, the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453

colours no horse age st-lb

1 KOY KOY (GB) (16) 305-021 D

4 10-0 (8)

Br B g Acclamation - Lynique (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O Mrs A. Althani George Boughey, Newmarket T

B Carisbrooke Stud SBK S

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather A winner at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Farasi Lane by 1 1/4l. He’s been raised 6lb for that cosy win but remains a contender Official BHA Rating 99

2 REVICH (IRE) (21) 100403 CD

7 9-10 (9)

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Kathleen Rafferty (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Middleham Park LXVII & Phil Cunningham Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Mr T. Jones Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 12 behind Master Zoffany beaten 2l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m earlier this month. Won this race two years ago and finished a close-up third last year. Respected. Official BHA Rating 95

3 ISLA KAI (IRE) (26) 000331 D

5 9-8 (1)

Br B g Awtaad (IRE) - Sidney Girl Rowan Scott J

O Martin Webb Racing Nigel Tinkler Malton T

B Helen Lyons WJ Ltd S

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. A winner at 5-2 at Ripon over 1m on his latest outing last month, beating Maysong by 3/4l. He won with a bit in hand that day and a 4lb rise may not be enough to halt him today Official BHA Rating 93

4 REDARNA (GB) (31) 40-0601 CD

9 9-5 (6)

Br Ch g Aqlaam - Curtains Paul Mulrennan J

O Graham Lund and Dianne Sayer Dianne Sayer, Penrith T

B A. H. Bennett G Lund Ltd S

Has won 14 races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 11-1 at Carlisle over 7f (good to firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Yoshimi by 1 3/4l. Likeable veteran who bounced back to form there and he can go well again. Official BHA Rating 90

5 SIRONA (GER) (29) 10-4020

3 9-4 (10)

Br B f Soldier Hollow - Si Luna (GER) Joe Fanning J

O Dash Grange Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Gestut Hof Iserneichen Johnston Racing Ltd S

Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Beaten 9l behind Reach at 10-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at York over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. This drop in trip looks sure to suit but improvement is certainly needed on that form. Official BHA Rating 93

6 DIAMONDONTHEHILL (GB) (15) 631254 D

5 9-2 (5)

Br B g Al Kazeem - It’s My Time Connor Beasley J

O Sekura Group and John Burns

Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Genesis Green Stud Ltd Sekura Trade Frames Ltd S

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 1l behind Street Kid when fourth of 10 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good) earlier this month. Consistent gelding who rarely runs a bad race. Official BHA Rating 87

7 STORMBUSTER (GB) (37) 10-5600 D

Br B c Dubawi (IRE) - Barshiba (IRE)

O Mr J. C. Smith

B Littleton Stud

3 9-0 (3)

P. J. McDonald J

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T

A winner at 1m on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Just Bring It at 14-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) last month. He has been highly-tried and may have lost his way a little. Official BHA Rating 89

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TITAN ROCK (GB) (22) 512602 C D

5 9-0 (4)

Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Frabjous Jason Hart J

O Mr Ross Harmon & Partner John Quinn, Malton T

B Maywood Stud JJ Quinn Racing Ltd S

He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 2 1/2l by Persuasion when second of 9 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f earlier this month. He won at this meeting two years ago and isn’t one to discount. Official BHA Rating 85

9 FOOLS RUSH IN (IRE) (10) 650004 D

5 8-11 (2)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Faddwa (IRE) William Pyle (5) J

O Dab Hand Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Stephanie Hanly K A P Fish S

Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather

Finished 1l behind Tosen Wish when fourth of 13 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m earlier this month. He’s likely to find this company too hot. Official BHA Rating 82

10 JUDGMENT CALL (GB) (24) 503123 C BF

Br Br g Pivotal - Madonna Dell’orto

O Mr M. Sawers

Rockwell

5 8-9 (7)

Linda

He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 5 behind Love De Vega beaten 5l at 5-2jt-fav on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f last month. Has won at Musselburgh and Ayr this season. Two-time course winner who looks to have solid claims. Official BHA Rating 80

RACE RESULT

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POSITION OF STALLS

5f, 5.5f & 6f - Centre

7f - Outside

Remainder - Inside

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SECOND RACE 1.50

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES DOONSIDE CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (LISTED RACE)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This one mile, two-furlong contest for three-year-olds and upwards is a Listed race; a race that can only be bettered by a Group 1, 2 or 3 race. Many of the runners in this race will have already shown themselves to be talented and this race provides a perfect medium for them to be tested against a better class of rival before making the jump into a Group race. Initially, the weights are set at 9st for 3-y-o colts and geldings and 8st 9lb for fillies the same age, with 9st 5lb for 4-y-o+ colts and geldings and 9st for fillies before penalties are awarded to horses that have previously won above a certain level

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LAST YEAR’S WINNER ROYAL CHAMPION

SP: 9/4

Age/Weight: 4-9-5

Runners: 11

Jockey: Jack Mitchwell

Trainer: Roger Varian

Summary: Royal Champion followed up on his fine Group 3 third at Windsor a month prior to score his first win in Listed company here. It was an impressive performance to, the gelding taking the lead over 2f out and simply blew away his opposition by five and a half lengths.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): K Ryan (23 wins from 193 runners, 12%) runs BATEMANS BAY

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 48 runners, 27%) runs ROYAL RHYME

FANCY THAT: A Balding won this race in 2015 and 2019 The stable runs IMPERIAL FIGHTER today

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HELVIC DREAM trained by N Meade, Ireland.

With the notable omission of William Haggas’ My Prospero, ROYAL RHYME can cash in and make his mark at this level. The son of Lope De Vega turned a warm handicap into a procession at Goodwood last month, as he scooted clear on rain-softened ground. Pride Of America is 2lb clear on official ratings, but having to concede 5lb to the former might be a tough ask. Luckin Brew’s reappearance has twice been delayed this season, having been withdrawn in both the Cheshire Oaks and Ribblesdale, but she is an interesting candidate if taking her chance.

TOTEWIN: ROYAL RHYME

8-1 Batemans Bay (FR), 10-1 Luckin Brew (IRE), 12-1

TOTEEACHWAY: PRIDE OF AMERICA

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES DOONSIDE CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £60000

Prize Money.£34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900 the third £6456 the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810

colours no horse

1 HELVIC DREAM (IRE) (34) 006-043 D 6 9-5 (1)

Br B g Power - Rachevie (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Mrs Caroline Hendron/Mrs M.Cahill Noel Meade, Ireland T

B T. O’Dwyer & K. O’Brien

He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from soft to soft - heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Third of six behind Layfayette beaten 2 1/4l on his latest outing in the Group 3 Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes at Curragh over 1m 2f last month. Noted. Official BHA Rating 105

2 IMPERIAL FIGHTER (IRE) (53) 0-65500 4 9-5 (7)

Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Endure (IRE) P. J. McDonald J

O Mr Michael Blencowe

B Lynn Lodge Stud

A winner at 7f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago. Beaten 11l behind Ancient Rome at 28-1 when 11th of 15 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month. Faces a tough assignment on all known evidence. Official BHA Rating 98

3 MY PROSPERO (IRE) (56) 313-442 D BF

B c Iffraaj - My Titania (IRE)

O Sunderland Holding Inc.

B Sunderland Holding Inc.

NON-RUNNER

4 PRIDE OF AMERICA (FR) (53) 461013 D

Br B g American Post - Atarfe (IRE)

O Haven’t A Pot, D. MacAuliffe & Anoj Don

B Laurent Dulong & Yannick Dulong Class1personnel, Amy Murphy Racing Ltd

Winner of seven races from 1m 1f to 1m 3f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather Third of 15 behind Ancient Rome beaten 3l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 1m 2f (good to soft) last month. Has won three times this season. One for the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 110

5 BATEMANS BAY (FR) (94) 514-0 3 9-0 (8)

Br B g New Bay - Inconceivable (IRE)

O Mr B. Flannery

B China Horse Club International

A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Gregory when 10th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Queen’s Vase at Ascot over 1m 6f (good) in June. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R M Beckett. He appears to have plenty to do. Official BHA Rating 100

6 ROYAL RHYME (IRE) (51) 1-43101 D

3 9-0 (5)

Br B c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Dubai Queen (USA) Clifford Lee J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on soft ground. A winner at 9-1 at Goodwood over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Have Secret by 7l. Has also won at Newmarket this season. A leading contender on the back of that career-best effort. Official BHA Rating 108

7 LAKOTA SIOUX (IRE) (365) 313100-

3 8-9 (6)

Br B f Sioux Nation (USA) - Shemiyla (FR) Joe Fanning J

O Denford Stud Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Fethard Bloodstock Ltd Johnston Racing Ltd S

Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 14l behind Commissioning when 10th of 14 on her latest outing in the Group 2 Dubai Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket over 7f in September last year Having her first run for a new stable today Others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 96

8 LUCKIN BREW (IRE) (341) 2512-

3 8-9 (2)

Br B f Lope de Vega (IRE) - Witches Brew (IRE) Jim Crowley J

O Mr M.Chan & Mr M.Tabor

Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Fermoir Ltd Ashford Stud, Ashford Stud S

A winner at 1m on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Local Dynasty when second of nine at 6-1 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to soft) in October last year. She cannot be discounted, despite returning from a near year-long absence. Official BHA Rating 94

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THE VIRGIN BET AYR SILVER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

RACE DESCRIPTION

After every race the official handicapper reviews all performances and alters the runners rating, either up or down, in accordance with their performance. A below-par effort could result in the drop of a point or two whilst a barnstorming victory could see a horse’s rating increase significantly However, if a recent winner runs again soon after its win, there will not be time to reassess their performance, so they will be allotted a mandatory 6lb penalty This handicap has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards and will be run over six furlongs - a consolation race for those who just missed out on the Gold Cup later on today

LAST YEAR’S WINNER

DUSKY LORD

SP: 14/1

Age/Weight: 4-9-11

Runners: 25

Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Trainer: Roger Varian

Summary: It was a swift one-two for the Roger Varian and Jack Mitchell team here, scoring for the second race in a row. Like the previous race, it was a strong win here too with Dusky Lord going clear inside the final furlong to win by three lengths ahead of Woven in second.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 574 runners, 11%) runs ABDUCTION, BE PROUD & CALL ME GINGER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (12 wins from 74 runners, 16%) runs BAY BREEZE & DANZAN

FANCY THAT: T Easterby won this race in 2019 and 2021. The stable runs BAY BREEZE and DANZAN today

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CAIRN GORM trained by K P De Foy, APLOMB trained by J Chapple-Hyam, LUCKY MAN & BERNARDO O’REILLY trained by R Spencer, all Newmarket, 360 miles.

In another wide-open renewal, a chance can be taken on WOVEN, who was runner-up in this race last year off 4lb lower The seven-year-old has competed over 7f the last twice and he now returns to this sprinting distance, which could spark him back to form in order to go close. Call Me Ginger has won two out of his last three starts and, in his current form, he is difficult to dismiss. Others to note are Bernardo O’Reilly and the hat-trick seeking Rathbone TOTEWIN:

DECLARED RUNNERS 25

CALL ME

2022: DUSKY LORD 4 9 11 Jack Mitchell 14-1 (Roger Varian) 25 ran

Blinkers worn by No. 1, 16, 17, 20, 24 Visor worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 5, 11, 18, 19, 23

Stewards Note:

ADMIRAL D: Following its run on 25/6/2023 it was reported that the horse was never travelling.

DREAM FOR GOLD: Following its run on 10/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

PUNCHBOWL FLYER: Following its run on 5/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was slowly away

FAST AND LOOSE: Following its run on 1/9/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Rathbone (GB), 10-1 Jump The Gun (IRE), 11-1 Gulliver (GB), 14-1 Wobwobwob (IRE), Aplomb (IRE), 16-1 Call Me Ginger (GB), Cairn Gorm (GB), Danzan (IRE), 18-1 Abduction (FR), 22-1 Monsieur Kodi (IRE), Bernardo O’Reilly (GB), 25-1 Woven (GB), Illusionist (GER), 33-1 Admiral D (IRE), Dream For Gold (IRE), Fast And Loose (GB), Another Baar (GB), 40-1 Tinto (GB), Bay Breeze (GB), 50-1 Lucky Man (IRE), Be Proud (IRE), 66-1 Snazzy Jazzy (IRE), Never Dark (GB), 80-1 Bergerac (IRE), 150-1 Punchbowl Flyer (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE VIRGIN BET AYR SILVER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £65000 Prize Money.£33501 to the winning horse The second to receive £15710, the third £7858, the fourth £3926, the fifth £1963 and the sixth £981.

colours no horse age st-lb

1 BERGERAC (IRE) (31) 04-0000 D

5 9-12 (23)

Br B g Kodi Bear (IRE) - Fancy Vivid (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

O Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Mark & Caroline Hanly K. A. Ryan Racing S

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 10l behind Equilateral at 16-1 when 16th of 20 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good to firm) last month. Has failed to fire so far this year and he looks up against it once more. Official BHA Rating 90 (-4)

2 LUCKY MAN (IRE) (23) 0-03000 D

4 9-12 (15)

Br B c Kodi Bear (IRE) - Vastitas (IRE) Jason Hart J

O Rebel Racing Premier IV Richard Spencer, Newmarket T

B Rathbarry Stud Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Justcallmepete at 10-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 6f last month. He has struggled in this grade this season and he has it all to do. Official BHA Rating 90 (-3)

3 CALL ME GINGER (GB) (7) 400110 CD BF

7 9-12 (in 8lb ex)(20)

Br Ch g Orientor - Primo Heights Paul Mulrennan J

O Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Jim Goldie Jim Goldie Racing S

Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l behind Annaf when eighth of 22 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f earlier this month. Carries an 8lb penalty for his win here the time before and considered back at this venue. Official BHA Rating 82 (+9)

4 TINTO (GB) (22) 543010 D

7 9-11 (8)

Br B g Compton Place - Amirah (IRE) Connor Beasley J

O Mr Foster Watson Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Llety Farms Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Pendleton at 11-2 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month. He will need to take a step forward to get involved. Official BHA Rating 89

5 GULLIVER (GB) (10) 046051 D

9 9-11 (in 5lb ex)(22)

Br B g Sayif (IRE) - Sweet Coincidence Ben Curtis J

O Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B S. A. Douch Tiffin Sandwiches Limited S

Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather

A winner at Southwell over 6f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Dare To Hope by 2 1/2l Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success and more is required. Official BHA Rating 84 (+5)

6 SNAZZY JAZZY (IRE) (40) 06-R003 CD BF

8 9-9 (10)

Br B g Red Jazz (USA) - Bulrushes Dale Swift J

O Mr Michael Marsh Seb Spencer, Malton T

B Bluegate Stud Eco-Power Group S

Winner of seven races at 6f on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Third of 7 behind Gannon Glory beaten 3/4l at 13-8fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today and has plenty on his plate. Official BHA Rating 87

7 WOVEN (GB) (49) 3-10034 D

7 9-9 (9)

Br Ch g Dutch Art - Regal Silk P. J. McDonald J

O Mr John Sagar and Dunham Trading Ltd

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Michael Dods, Darlington T

Bennett Potatoes Limited S

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 8l behind Maywake when fourth of 9 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (soft) last month. Second in this race last year and he could bounce back to form in this Official BHA Rating 87

8

ABDUCTION (FR) (14) 500126 C D

Br B g Acclamation - Perfect Day (IRE)

5 9-9 (24)

Shane Gray J

O Dab Hand Racing Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Skymarch Farm Inc & Ecurie Des Charmes

K A P Fish S

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather

Finished 5l behind Quinault when sixth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is one to watch out for Official BHA Rating 87

9

WOBWOBWOB (IRE) (35) 266U23 D

Br B g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Ishimagic

O Ontoawinner, Andy Finneran racing

5 9-9 (11)

Hollie Doyle J

Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Golden Vale Stud www.ontoawinner.net S

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 18 behind Sophia’s Starlight beaten 2 3/4l at on his latest outing at Ripon over 6f (good to soft) last month.

The first-time visor brought about improvement there and he could have a say Official BHA Rating 87

10 MONSIEUR KODI (IRE) (16) 133165 CD

4 9-8 (13)

Br B g Kodiac - Babylonian Oisin Orr J

O Middleham Park Racing XVI Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Molony Bloodstock & Tally-Ho Stud Middleham Park Racing S

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 1 3/4l behind Get It when fifth of 13 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier this month. Has won three times this season. He isn’t one to write off Official BHA Rating 86

11 ADMIRAL D (IRE) (90) 0-50006 D

4 9-7 (4)

Br B g Ardad (IRE) - Derval (IRE) Cam Hardie J

O Five Go Mad In Malton Richard Fahey, Malton T

B Lynn Lodge Stud Richard Fahey Racing S

Successful twice at 6f on soft and yielding ground. Finished 2 3/4l behind Shalaa Asker when sixth of 13 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good) in June. This is a tougher assignment and he would need to progress in order to get into contention. Official BHA Rating 85

12 BAY BREEZE (GB) (22) 540100 D

4 9-7 (17)

Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Midnight Mojito Clifford Lee J

O Mr D. A. West & Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Habton Farms Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Pendleton at 20-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month. Has won three times this season. He seems to have lost his form and he could struggle today. Official BHA Rating 85 (-1)

13 BERNARDO O’REILLY (GB) (37) 512040 D

9 9-7 (1)

Br B g Intikhab (USA) - Baldovina Daniel Tudhope J

O Rebel Racing (2) Richard Spencer Newmarket T

B Chasemore Farm Rebel Racing Ltd, Direct Commercial Ltd S

Has won eight races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 4l behind Capote’s Dream when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Windsor over 6f (good to firm) last month. Dropped 1lb for that effort and was third in this race last year, so is one to note. Official BHA Rating 85

14 CAIRN GORM (GB) (18) 65-4315 D

5 9-6 (2)

Br Ch g Bated Breath - In Your Time Jim Crowley J

O ValueRacingClub & Richard Sanderson Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T

B Hunscote Stud KPF Racing Ltd S

He has won four times at 6f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Live In The Moment when fifth of 11 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good) earlier this month. Won at York before that and arrives in fine form. Official BHA Rating 84 (-1)

15 DREAM FOR GOLD (IRE) (13) 502200

3 9-6 (14)

Br B c U S Navy Flag (USA) - Why Not Queen (IRE) Tom Eaves J

O Mr J. C. G. Chua Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S

A winner at 5f on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Looking For Lynda when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at York over 5f (good) earlier this month. Ran well in this grade at Newmarket in July and if he can run to that level, then he could surprise a few in this contest. Official BHA Rating 86 (-2)

16 ILLUSIONIST (GER) (48) 306403 D

6 9-5 (6)

Br B g Hot Streak (IRE) - Irishstone (IRE) Oliver Stammers J

O Miss Marjorie A. Thompson Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B Edergole Thoroughbred Ltd Herbs Unlimited S

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 7 behind Dark Trooper beaten 5l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 6f (heavy) last month. Has produced some very good efforts in this grade and he is hard to rule out. Official BHA Rating 83

17

PUNCHBOWL FLYER (IRE) (18) 0066-00 D

6 9-5 (25)

Br B g Dream Ahead (USA) - All On Red (IRE) Frederick Larson (3) J

O The Cross Racing Club

John O’Shea, Newnham-on-Severn T

B Castle Estates Ltd Tote S

Winner of seven races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 10l behind Live In The Moment when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good) earlier this month. This looks a tough assignment for him. Official BHA Rating 83 (-3)

18

DANZAN (IRE) (22) 010023 CD

Br B g Lawman (FR) - Charanga

O Reality Partnerships XVII

B Colin Kennedy

8 9-5 (5)

David Allan J

Tim Easterby, Malton T

Easthorpe Hall Stud S

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Third of 9 behind Persuasion beaten 2 3/4l on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) earlier this month. Won the Bronze Cup last year and he has to be respected. Official BHA Rating 83 (-1)

19 RATHBONE (GB) (9) 500011 D

Br B g Foxwedge (AUS) - Frequent

O Mr N Shucksmith & Mrs H Lloyd-Herrington

7 9-4 (in 5lb ex)(16)

Connor Planas (3) J

Michael Herrington, Willoughton T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Shucksmith Accountants S

Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at Doncaster over 6f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Jump The Gun by a neck. In great heart and he is one to consider again under a 5lb penalty Official BHA Rating 77 (+11)

20 FAST AND LOOSE (GB) (22) 22-3630 D

4 9-3 (3)

Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Madam Valentine Rowan Scott J

O Mr S. Ryan Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Wadacre Stud Santry Ltd S

A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten 16l behind Pendleton at 11-2 when last of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month. That was an underwhelming effort and he will need to bounce back to form if he wants to get into contention. Official BHA Rating 81 (-1)

21 APLOMB (IRE) (18) 60-5023 D

7 9-3 (7)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mickleberry (IRE) Stefano Cherchi J

O Mrs Fiona Carmichael Jane Chapple-Hyam, Newmarket T

B Anglia Bloodstock Ltd & Mr C. Humber Fine & Country Jersey Ltd S

He has won four times at 6f on good to soft and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Third of 11 behind Live In The Moment beaten 3/4l on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (good) earlier this month. Remains on a workable mark and he warrants respect. Official BHA Rating 81

22 NEVER DARK (GB) (10) 5-10610

B g No Nay Never (USA) - Dark Missile

O Alison Walker Sarah Cousins

6 9-3 (in 5lb ex)(21)

Winner of six races at 5f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Thunder Moor at 18-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f earlier this month. Carries a 5lb penalty today for that success. More is required. Official BHA Rating 76 (+3)

Has won nine races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 9l behind Alligator Alley when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f last month. Has won twice at Doncaster this year Needs to improve to land this. Official BHA Rating 80 (-1)

24 JUMP THE GUN (IRE) (9) 000002 C D 6 9-2 (12)

Br B g Make Believe - Sound of Guns William Pyle (5) J

O Let’s Be Lucky Racing 26 Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Ballylinch Stud Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten a neck by Rathbone when second of 13 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Fifth in this race last year and he isn’t ruled out today Official BHA Rating 80 (+3)

25 ANOTHER BAAR (GB) (21) 330304 D 3 9-2 (18)

Br B g Mayson - Rapid Recruit (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O Ontoawinner Andy Finneran Richard Porter Adrian Keatley, Malton T

B Bolton Grange www.ontoawinner.net S

He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good to firm and soft ground. Finished 2l behind Seantrabh when fourth of 11 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won three times this year Steps back up to 6f and others appeal more. Official BHA Rating 82 (-1)

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THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY FIRTH OF CLYDE FILLIES’ STAKES (CLASS 1) (GROUP 3)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This six-furlong race for two-year-old fillies is a Group 3 contest – a race which can only bettered by a Group 1 or 2. Many of the runners will have already posted form well above average and some may use this as a stepping-stone to even greater things. Initially, all runners will carry 9st 2lb before penalties are awarded to horses which have won above a certain level prior to lining up here – 3lb to Group 3 winners, 5lb for those successful in a Group 2 or Group 1.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER BAREFOOT ANGEL

SP: 20/1

Age/Weight: 2-9-2

Runners: 12

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Trainer: Richard Fahey

Summary: The big-priced Barefoot Angel continued her fine two-year-old season here, making it two wins already in just her first three starts. She was certainly made to work for it too with both Believing and the favourite Queen Me putting her under plenty of pressure late on.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): R Fahey (29 wins from 305 runners, 10%) runs PRETTY CRYSTAL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 48 runners, 27%) runs DOROTHY LAWRENCE FANCY THAT: R Fahey won this race in 2020 and 2022. The stable runs PRETTY CRYSTAL today

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: NAVASSA ISLAND trained by M O’Callaghan & PRIME ART trained by J P Murtagh, both Ireland.

Raqiya has shown Group-race potential in registering bloodless victories at Salisbury and Haydock, but PRETTY CRYSTAL has the required form in the book at this level. Since making a successful start to her career at Ripon the daughter of Dubawi has acquitted herself really well in three Group

contests and she can give Richard Fahey his third victory in this race in the past four renewals. Dorothy Lawrence proved her Lowther fourth was no fluke when pipped in the Dick Poole, while Navassa Island is the pick of the Irish raiders.

TOTEWIN: PRETTY CRYSTAL TOTEEACHWAY: RAQIYA

DECLARED RUNNERS 9 2022: BAREFOOT ANGEL (IRE) 2 9 2 Paul Mulrennan 20-1 (Richard Fahey) 12 ran Probable S.P’s: 11-10

(IRE), 6-1

(GB), 8-1 Pretty Crystal (IRE), 10-1

(GB), Prime Art (IRE), 66-1 Bellarchi (IRE)

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FOURTH RACE 3.00

THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY FIRTH OF CLYDE (CLASS 1) (Group 3)(for the Ayrshire Agricultural Challenge Cup) for two yrs old fillies x Total prize fund £40000

Prize Money.£22684 to the winning horse The second to receive £8600 the third £4304 the fourth £2144, the fifth £1076 and the sixth £540

colours no horse st-lb Draw

1 BELLARCHI (IRE) (9) 221114 D 9-2 (3)

Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Drop Dead Gorgeous (FR) Oliver Stammers J

O Nick Bradley Racing 19 and partner Grant Tuer, Northallerton T

B C. Marnane Nick Bradley Racing Pete’s Painting S

Foaled 12 Apr Won three times from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft.

Finished 2 1/2l behind Chic Colombine when fourth of 10 at 7-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Had a good first season but this is tough. Official BHA Rating 84

2 DOROTHY LAWRENCE (GB) (16) 223142 C 9-2 (6)

Br B f Soldier’s Call - Festoso (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O Clipper Logistics K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Branton Court Stud LLP

Foaled 26 Mar Winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten a short head by Juniper Berries when second of 12 at 9-1 on her latest run in the Group 3 Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes at Salisbury over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month. Sets the standard so commands attention. Official BHA Rating 100

3 EXPONISTA (GB) (39) 201 D 9-2 (5)

Br B f Showcasing - Exrating Jason Hart J

O Eclipse First Racing David Loughnane Tern Hill T

B Whitsbury Manor Stud Dave Loughnane Racing S

Foaled 16 Mar A winner at 15-2 at Nottingham over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Glitterella by 2l for her first victory in three attempts. That helped banish a Goodwood no-show to the memory but she faces an altogether stiffer assignment today Official BHA Rating 80

4 GREAT GENERATION (IRE) (21) 11 D

9-2 (1)

Br B f Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Adutchgirl (GER) Stefano Cherchi J

O Scuderia Sagam Srls Marco Botti, Newmarket T

B A Dutch Girl Partnership Marco Botti Ltd S

Foaled 13 Mar Half-sister to Awesome Dancer, won at 1m 4f Successful twice at 6f on good to soft ground. Won at 10-3 at Chester over 6f (good to soft) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Jabaara by 3 1/2l. Has also won at Haydock and now faces her acid test. Official BHA Rating 93

5 IMPERIALITY (IRE) (81) 341 D

9-2 (7)

Br B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Irish History (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Mr Zhang Yuesheng Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T B Newstead Breeding

Foaled 18 Jan. A winner at 6-1 at Hamilton over 6f (good to soft) on her latest outing in July, beating Petra Celera by 2 3/4l to make it third-time lucky Progressing nicely but her sights are raised markedly and it might be a case of too much too soon. Official BHA Rating 82

6 NAVASSA ISLAND (IRE) (41) 2041 D

9-2 (9)

Br B f Territories (IRE) - Roger Sez (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

O Ecurie Ama.Zingteam M. D. O’Callaghan, Ireland T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Foaled 26 Feb. A winner at 11-5 at Curragh over 6f (good) on her latest outing last month, beating She’s Quality by 3/4l to get off the mark at the fourth attempt. Classy youngster who has more than held her own in good company and she has to enter the reckoning. Official BHA Rating 98

7 PRETTY CRYSTAL (IRE) (28) 1524 D

9-2 (8)

Br Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Pretty Baby (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum Richard Fahey Malton T

B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Foaled 11 Apr A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Darnation when fourth of 6 at 7-2 on her latest outing in the Group 3 William Hill Prestige Fillies’ Stakes at Goodwood over 7f (soft) last month. Proved she belongs at this sort of level. Official BHA Rating 97

8 PRIME ART (IRE) (9) 441 D 9-2 (4)

Br B f Churchill (IRE) - Mona Lisa’s Smile (USA) Ben Curtis J

O Kevin Doyle/MrsJ.Magnier/Mrs David Nagle J. P. Murtagh, Ireland T

B Barronstown Stud

Foaled 3 Apr A winner at 15-2 at Naas over 6f (good - yielding) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Emerald Banner by 1/2l - her first victory in three attempts. Developing nicely since her fourth to Navassa Island on debut and worth a crack at a Group 3. Official BHA Rating -

9 RAQIYA (IRE) (15) 411 D

9-2 (2)

Br B f Blue Point (IRE) - Rihaam (IRE) Jim Crowley J

O Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Owen Burrows, Lambourn T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Foaled 15 Mar Won twice at 6f on good ground, including on her latest outing when 6-5fav at Haydock over 6f (good) earlier this month, beating Lunar Shine by 4 1/2l. Barely broke sweat winning there and at Salisbury prior, so she is clearly a filly of considerable talent. Official BHA Rating 93

THE VIRGIN BET AYR GOLD CUP

Distance Six furlongs Prize money £180,000

WHEN WAS THE RACE FIRST RUN?

The Ayr Gold Cup was first run on the original Ayr Racecourse on the south side of Ayr in 1804 and restricted to horses trained in Scotland. It was won by Chancellor, who also won the race the following year The race was run over two miles in those days.

WHO WAS THE FIRST WINNER ON THE CURRENT COURSE?

In 1907 the Ayr Gold Cup was run over the new course and over a new distance of six furlongs. The reason for the change in distance was that the Duke of Montrose wanted his horse Raeberry to have a better chance of winning the race. The Duke’s plans were scuppered when Charis won the race.

LEADING JOCKEYS?

Since 1980 five jockeys have won the race twice – John Lowe – Sparkling Boy (1980), Final Shot (1990); Jimmy Fortune Joveworth (1989),Coastal Bluff (1996);Daryll Holland Royal Figurine (1995), Continent (2001); Adrian Nicholls Bahmaian Pirate (2000), Funfair Wane (2002); Frankie Dettori Jimmy Styles (2009), Redford (2010).

LEADING TRAINERS?

Bielsa’s success two years ago gave trainer Kevin Ryan his fifth winner of the Ayr Gold Cup. His previous successes came with Brando (2016), Captain Ramius (2012), Our Jonathan (2011) and Advanced (2007). The winningmost trainer of the race is the late Dandy Nicholls with six wins.

DO FAVOURITES HAVE A GOOD RECORD IN THE RACE?

Since 1980 only four favourites have won. These are Coastal Bluff in 1996 at 3-1, Don’t Touch in 2015 at 6-1, Son Of Rest, who was co-favourite at 5-1 when dead heating with Baron Bolt in 2019 and Nahaarr in 2020 who was sent off at 7-2.

WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?

Virgin Bet was launched in 2019 and is one of the UK’s fastest growing sportsbooks. This is the third year of sponsoring the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival and nine of the races, including the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold, Silver and Bronze Cups.

QUALITY COUNTS

The Ayr Gold Cup has built in stature over the years and it now takes a very highly rated horse to win. In 2016 Brando, with a BHA rating of 110, became the highest rated horse to win the race. In 2019 dead heaters Baron Bolt and Son Of Rest were both rated 101, Nahaarr in 2020 had a rating of 100 and last year’s winner Bielsa ran off 98 In 2000 Bahamian Pirate win the race off 86 which shows just how far the race has come.

REMEMBERING PAST WINNERS

Chancellor won the race, in both 1804 and 1805 and there is a restaurant on the racecourse named after him as there is Roman Warrior, winner of the race in 1975 And the Be Friendly Bae is named after the horse of the same name, winner of the Gold Cup in 1967 and owned by the late Sir Peter O’Sullevan.

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HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP)

RACE DESCRIPTION

This afternoon’s feature race is a historic six-furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards. The majority of handicaps are designed for horses from with a specific ratings band but this particular race has no rating restrictions attached to it which allows horses with a higher rating to take part. Despite having no rating restrictions attached to it the higher rated horses must still concede weight to their lower rated rivals, which tend to make open handicaps very competitive races.

LAST YEAR’S WINNERS SUMMERGHAND

SP: 12/1

Age/Weight: 8-9-5

Runners: 24

Jockeys: Daniel Tudhope

Trainers: David O’Meara

Summary: It was a huge day for Danny Tudhope, scoring his first ever win in the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup last year aboard Summerghand. The veteran gelding was in fine form, keeping on well and followed this result with a strong second in a Group 3 contest at Ascot the following month.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR

RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): D O’Meara (30 wins from 228 runners, 13%) runs ABERAMA GOLD, ESCOBAR & SUMMERGHAND

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 48 runners, 27%) runs FAST RESPONSE & LETHAL LEVI

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

A cracking renewal of the Ayr Gold Cup with the past two winners, Bielsa and Summerghand both in the line-up again, but its last year’s third who catches the eye. JUAN LES PINS was just a length and a half on that occasion and although he’s 6lb higher this time around, he continues to improve and is due to go up 8lb after this. Significantly was narrowly denied in the Portland at Doncaster last week and must enter calculations if rocking up here in the same form. Orazio can be forgiven his run in the mud at Goodwood last month and must be respected along with Montassib, who has place claims.

TOTEWIN: JUAN LES PINS

TOTEEACHWAY: SIGNIFICANTLY

DECLARED RUNNERS 25 2022: SUMMERGHAND (IRE) 8 9 5 Daniel Tudhope 12-1 (David O’Meara) 24 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 16 Hood worn by No. 20 Blinkers worn by No. 12, 24

Visor worn by No. 1, 9, 18 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 11, 17, 19, 22.

Stewards Note:

ORAZIO: Following its run on 5/8/2023 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the going.

GORAK: Following its run on 26/8/2023 it was reported that the horse lost its action.

PROBE: Following its run on 15/7/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

IT JUST TAKES TIME: Following its run on 15/9/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed.

Probable S.P’s: 9-1 Juan Les Pins (GB), 10-1 Summerghand (IRE), Orazio (IRE), Significantly (GB), 18-1 Bielsa (IRE), 20-1 Albasheer (IRE), Ramazan (IRE), Mr Wagyu (IRE), Aleezdancer (IRE), 22-1 Rohaan (IRE), 25-1 Northern Express (IRE), Montassib (GB), Probe (GB), Paws For Thought (IRE), 28-1 Aberama Gold (GB), 33-1 Fast Response (IRE), 40-1 Desert Cop (GB), Lethal Levi (GB), Magical Spirit (IRE), It Just Takes Time (IRE), 50-1 Gweedore (GB), Escobar (IRE), Lequinto (IRE), 66-1 Mondammej (GB), 100-1 Gorak (FR)

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE

VIRGIN BET AYR GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £180000 Prize Money.£92772 to the winning horse The second to receive £43506 the third £21762, the fourth £10872, the fifth £5436 and the sixth £2718 colours no horse

1 SUMMERGHAND (IRE) (13) 064214 CD 9 10-1 (in 5lb ex)(15)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Kate The Great Daniel Tudhope J

O Mr Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Airlie Stud

Has won 17 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 3 1/2l behind Big Gossey when fourth of 22 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f earlier this month. Carries a 5lb penalty today He won this last year but is now 5lb higher Official BHA Rating 102 (+2)

2 ROHAAN (IRE) (14) 000060 D

5 9-12 (25)

Br B g Mayson - Vive Les Rouges Ben Curtis J

O Mr Kieran McCabe & Mr Paul Byrne David Evans, Abergavenny T

B Liam Phelan Emma Evans Racing Ltd S

Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 7l behind Regional when 10th of 16 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock over 6f earlier this month. Had excuses last time and is one for the shortlist. Official BHA Rating 104 (-4)

3 FAST RESPONSE (IRE) (48) 254202 D BF 4 9-11 (3)

Br B f Fast Company (IRE) - Deemah (IRE) Brandon Wilkie (7) J

O Nick Bradley Racing 39 K. R. Burke Leyburn T

B Deemah Syndicate Tattersalls S

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to heavy Beaten 1l by Mitbaahy when second of 6 at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Chester over 6f (soft) last month. Good effort when last seen and could hit the places. Official BHA Rating 103

4 NORTHERN EXPRESS (IRE) (30) 133145 C BF 5 9-11 (19)

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Hint of A Tint (IRE)

O Sekura Group

B Mrs Sue Ann Foley Sekura Trade Frames Ltd S

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 2 1/4l behind Ropey Guest when fifth of 19 on his latest outing at York over 1m last month. Has won at York and Thirsk this season. He’s trying this trip for the first time. Official BHA Rating 103

5 DESERT COP (GB) (13) 102600 D

3 9-10 (9)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Speed Cop P. J. McDonald J

O Mr J. C. Smith Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B Littleton Stud

Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather Beaten 7l behind Commanche Falls at 12-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) earlier this month. He’s entitled to strip fitter here after his recent reappearance having been off the track for two months. Official BHA Rating 104 (-2)

6 MONTASSIB (GB) (56) 041000 D

5 9-9 (10)

Br Ch g Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Felwah Cieren Fallon J

O The Montassib Partnership William Haggas, Newmarket T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Somerville Lodge Ltd S

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Baradar at 12-1 when eighth of 25 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good) in July

He has claims if getting a clear passage. Official BHA Rating 101

7

ORAZIO (IRE) (49) 0/-61160 D BF

4 9-9 (23)

Br Gr c Caravaggio (USA) - Lady Fashion Jim Crowley J

O Mrs Susan Roy Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Stonegate Homes S

He has won three times at 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 16l behind Aberama Gold when 18th of 27 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f last month. Has won at Ascot and Newmarket this season. He got stuck in the mud last time but may bounce back. Official BHA Rating 101

8

GWEEDORE (GB) (8) 631100 C

6 9-8 (8)

Br B g Epaulette (AUS) - Ares Choix William Pyle (5) J

O Lamont Racing Katie Scott, Galashiels T

B D. R. Tucker Lamont Racing S

Has won 12 races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 5l behind Baradar at 14-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Has won three times this season. He’s won at this meeting for the past two years. Official BHA Rating 100 (-1)

9 ABERAMA GOLD (GB) (7) 051100 CD

Br B g Heeraat (IRE) - Nigella

O Mr Evan M. Sutherland

6 9-8 (16)

Mark Winn (3) J

David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mrs J. McMahon Gain Equine Nutrition S

Has won 11 races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Beaten 13l behind Annaf when 18th of 22 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f earlier this month. Has won four times this season. His last two runs have been below-par

Official BHA Rating 100 (-1)

10 ESCOBAR (IRE) (14) 000040

9 9-8 (17)

Br B g Famous Name - Saying Grace (IRE) David Allan J

O Withernsea Thoroughbred Limited David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Peter Evans Tiffin Sandwiches Limited S

Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Beaten 15l behind Quinault at 40-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. He was eighth in this last year and is now 5lb lower Official BHA Rating 100 (-6)

11 GORAK (FR) (28) 140000 C

4 9-8 (11)

Br B g Goken (FR) - Ponte Bawi (IRE) Mikkel Mortensen (7) J

O First Tuesday Syndicate Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket T

B Guy Pariente Holding Spral Fitzdares S

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and soft ground. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Lezoo when last of 9 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month. Has won at Haydock and Doncaster this season. He appears to have lost his way of late. Official BHA Rating 100

12

ALBASHEER (IRE) (13) 000010 D BF

5 9-8 (in 5lb ex)(13)

Br Ch g Shamardal (USA) - Mutebah (IRE) Hollie Doyle J

O Taylor’s Bloodstock Ltd

Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Taylor Group (Yorkshire) Ltd S

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Big Gossey at 6-1fav when eighth of 22 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f earlier this month. Carries a 5lb penalty today He dead-heated with Summerghand on his penultimate start. Official BHA Rating 95 (+2)

13 RAMAZAN (IRE) (44) 3-30101 D

3 9-7 (12)

Br B g Kodiac - Hanalei Memories (USA) Oisin Orr J

O KHK Racing Richard Fahey Malton T

B Mr M. Al Naemi

He has won four times from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Won on his latest outing when 9-2fav at Chepstow over 7f (good to soft) last month, beating Loingseoir by 1l. Has also won at Haydock this season. Cosy winner last time and merits respect. Official BHA Rating 101

14 BIELSA (IRE) (49) 00-2103 CD

8 9-7 (1)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Bourbon Ball (USA) Rowan Scott J

O King Power Racing Co Ltd Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Highbank Stud King Power International Co Ltd S

Winner of six races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy Third of 27 behind Aberama Gold beaten 2 1/4l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (heavy) last month. Winner of this race two years ago and is now 1lb higher this time around. Official BHA Rating 99

15 JUAN LES PINS (GB) (13) 013032 D

6 9-6 (20)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Miss Cap Ferrat Alistair Rawlinson J

O Mr Matthew Taylor Michael Appleby, Oakham T

B Executors of the Late Mr J.L.C. Pearce Trade Access Panels Ltd S

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 3/4l by Commanche Falls when second of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) earlier this month. Third in this last year and must enter calculations. Official BHA Rating 98 (+8)

16 LETHAL LEVI (GB) (8) 035504 D

4 9-4 (6)

Br B g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dartrix Clifford Lee J

O Made in Thailand K. R. Burke, Leyburn T

B Joshua A. Knox KB Spigot Ltd S

Winner of six races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Finished 3l behind Baradar when fourth of 12 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f earlier this month. He is wearing a visor for the first time. He has place claims on his best form. Official BHA Rating 96 (-3)

17 MAGICAL SPIRIT (IRE) (56) 041306 CD

Br Ch g Zebedee - La Dame de Fer (IRE)

O Hambleton Racing Ltd XXXII

7 9-3 (18)

Tom Eaves J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B S.E.B/stock,W.J. B/stock& Norrismount Hambleton Racing Ltd S

Winner of seven races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft and on the all-weather Finished 4l behind Aberama Gold when sixth of 15 at 14-1 on his latest outing at York over 6f (good) in July He’s performed well on both starts at this track Official BHA Rating 95

18

MR WAGYU (IRE) (13) 000403 CD 8 9-3 (21)

Br Ch g Choisir (AUS) - Lake Louise (IRE)

O The New Century Partnership

B Danny O’Sullivan

Jason Hart J

John Quinn, Malton T

JJ Quinn Racing Ltd, Warrendale Wagyu S

Has won 15 races at 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Third of 22 behind Big Gossey beaten 1 3/4l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Curragh over 6f (good) earlier this month. A repeat of that run puts him in the mix. Official BHA Rating 95

19

ALEEZDANCER (IRE) (49) 160005 D 4 9-3 (5)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Clifton Dancer

O Jack Berry and John Matthews

B Rathasker Stud

Shane Gray J

Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

K. A. Ryan Racing S

Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Aberama Gold when fifth of 27 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 6f (heavy) last month. He ran a fine race that day despite being on the wrong side of the draw. Official BHA Rating 95

20 PROBE (GB) (70) 121500 D

5 9-3 (4)

Br B g Kingman - Tested Frederick Larson (3) J

O John Marriott Jennie Candlish, Leek T

B Juddmonte Farms (East) Ltd Torvic Magnets, Pra World Ltd S

He has won four times from 6f to 1m on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Biggles when 12th of 15 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f in July. Has won at Newmarket and Wolverhampton this season. Has claims if returning to form. Official BHA Rating 95

21 PAWS FOR THOUGHT (IRE) (21) 011150 D

5 9-2 (7)

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Kitty Softpaws (IRE) Robert Whearty (5) J

O Mrs Carol Shaw Donald McCain, Cholmondeley T

B Ballyphilip Stud Proactive Personnel Limited S

Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 4l behind Call Me Ginger when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f earlier this month. Racked up a hat-trick in the summer but has struggled since. Official BHA Rating 94 (-1)

22 SIGNIFICANTLY (GB) (7) 0-41262 D

5 9-2 (14)

Br B g Garswood - Rosebride Joe Fanning J

O Mr N. O’Keeffe Julie Camacho, Malton T

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited mcivors.co.uk S

He has won four times from 5f to 6f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a short head by Annaf when second of 22 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (soft) earlier this month. Narrowly denied last week but could gain some compensation here. Official BHA Rating 94 (+2)

23 MONDAMMEJ (GB) (14) 540000 D

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Lamps of Heaven (IRE)

B Chasemore Farm

9-2

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Beaten 2 1/2l behind Raasel at 14-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Haydock over 5f (good) earlier this month. He may struggle at this level. Official BHA Rating 94 (-6) 24

(IRE) (16) 552126 D 6 8-13 (22)

Br B g Requinto (IRE) - Moss Nation Connor Beasley J

O Mrs Y. Wallace Tony Carroll, Cropthorne T

B Danny O’Sullivan

Has won eight races from 6f to 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Get It when sixth of 13 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier this month. A return to this surface may suit. Official BHA Rating 91 (-1)

25 IT JUST TAKES TIME (IRE) (8) 162006 D

5 8-13 (24)

Br Br g Power - War Bride (GER) Dougie Costello J

O Go Alfresco Racing Partners Mark Walford, Sheriff Hutton T

B Gervin Creaner Riverlynx Ltd S

Has won nine races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Baradar when sixth of 12 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f earlier this month. Has won at Ripon and Thirsk this season. Others are preferred. Official BHA Rating 91 (-2)

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Weights, Pedigrees, Trainers’ Names, Descriptions, Performances and Values of races have been added for the convenience of the Public, but are subject to alteration. All horses must parade in the Parade Ring except by permission of the Stewards, but in all cases must pass through the Ring on the way to the Post.

THE JORDAN ELECTRICS EBF

NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

RACE DESCRIPTION

A nursery is a handicap that is restricted to two-year-olds only In order to be allowed to take part, entrants must have already run in three maiden or novice races, or have won two races, which then qualifies them for an official handicap rating based on what they have achieved so far Quite simply, the higher their rating, the bigger the weight they have to carry This particular one mile race has a maximum rating of 90, so some classy two-year-olds will line up.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER METAL MERCHANT

SP: 12/1

Age/Weight: 2-8-12

Runners: 11

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Trainer: Mick Channon

Summary: It was proving to be a strong two-year-old campaign for the colt, scoring for the second time in a row after his Chelmsford Novice success in the Summer Pol Roger put the colt under some good pressure but could find no extra late on as Metal Merchant eased to victory

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): I Jardine (38 wins from 302 runners, 13%) runs ELEMENTAL EYE

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): K R Burke (13 wins from 48 runners, 27%) runs MAKING DREAMS LONGEST TRAVELLER: CITY BURGLAR trained by R Beckett, Kimpton Down, 415 miles.

CITY BURGLAR arrives here on the back of a third-placed finish in a competitive novice event at Salisbury earlier in the month. That performance, as well as his second at Newbury the time before, suggests that the son of Cracksman could be hard to stop on his nursery bow The in-form Making Dreams should not be underestimated, while Mister Daydream and Sailthisshipalone complete the shortlist.

(GB), 8-1 Mister Daydream (IRE), 17-2 Elemental Eye (GB), 11-1 Keep Warm (GB)

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE JORDAN ELECTRICS EBF NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

for two yrs old 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. colours no horse

1 CITY BURGLAR (GB) (16) 523

Br B c Cracksman - Cosmopolitan Queen Jim Crowley J

O Mr J. C. Smith Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T

B Littleton Stud

Foaled 29 Mar Placed twice in three starts. Third of 12 behind Cambridge beaten 4 1/2l at 2-1 on his latest outing at Salisbury over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. Has shown plenty of promise so far and must be on the shortlist on his nursery debut. Official BHA Rating 85

2 MAKING DREAMS (IRE) (14) 221151 D

Br B f Make Believe - Sweet Dream Brandon Wilkie

O Nick Bradley Racing 5 & E Burke K. R. Burke, Leyburn

B Morera Partnership Tattersalls

Foaled 28 Apr She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground. A winner at 8-1 at Thirsk over 1m (good) on her latest outing earlier this month, beating Swift Salian by 1 1/2l. Has won three of her last four starts and another good run can be expected. Official BHA Rating 83

3 SAILTHISSHIPALONE (GB) (36) 431

Br B c Havana Gold (IRE) - Liberisque Oisin Orr J

O Ontoawinner 8 Richard Fahey Malton

B Andrew Bengough & Partners

Foaled 21 Feb. A winner for the first time from three starts at 9-4 at Thirsk over 7f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Apiarist by a head. A progressive colt who may have more to offer on his nursery debut here. Official BHA Rating 83

4 GAMRAAN (GB) (15) 033204

Br Ch c Masar (IRE) - Quick March

O AlMohamediya Racing

B Sheraton Bloodstock Limited

Foaled 7 Feb. Placed once in six starts. Finished 4l behind Dark Encounter when fourth of 6 at 6-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m earlier this month. Has plenty of experience but others appear to be on better marks right now Official BHA Rating 77

5 MISTER DAYDREAM (IRE) (7) 0261 D

Br B c Make Believe - Teo’s Sister (IRE)

O Kingsley Park 32 - The Originals

B J. S. Bolger

Foaled 19 Apr A winner for the first time from four starts at 10-1 at Bath over 1m (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Tactical Control by 1/2l. Only 2lb higher in the ratings now and that gives him a big chance. Official BHA Rating 74

6 KEEP WARM (GB) (30) 653110

Br B g Lightning Spear - Sabrewing (IRE)

O Mr J Blackburn Racing Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

B The Sabrewing Partnership Sheridan Ny Llp S

Foaled 22 Apr. Successful twice at 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Gushing Gold at 20-1 when 10th of 20 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good to firm) last month. Has won twice at Pontefract this season and he should not be completely discounted. Official BHA Rating 72

7 ELEMENTAL EYE (GB) (29) 034 BF

8-9 (5)

Br B c Expert Eye - Time On Hollie Doyle J

O The Cricketers Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

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

Foaled 24 Apr Yet to place in three starts. Finished 3l behind Offer And Receive when fourth of 8 at 15-8fav on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (good to soft) last month. Encouragement can be taken from his last couple of efforts and he should not be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 71

RACE RESULT

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BABY CHANGING FACILITIES

Can be found in the Ladies Toilet, Eglinton Courtyard

Disabled Toilet, Ayrshire Suite

Disabled Toilet, Princess Royal Suite.

DISTANCES

THE GET HOME SAFE WITH THISTLE CABS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The penultimate race of the afternoon is a seven-furlong handicap race for three-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 61-80 Like most handicaps on the flat this race is also open to horses that are rated below that particular band. However, all handicaps stipulate a minimum weight and no runner can carry less than that, irrespective of how low their rating is. This is often described as ‘running from out of the handicap’ and is considered a disadvantage.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER ABDUCTION

SP: 15/2

Age/Weight: 4-9-9

Runners: 13

Jockey: Paul Mulrennan

Trainer: Jim Goldie

Summary: Jim Goldie and Paul Mulrennan extended their leads atop the Ayr trainer and jockey championships as Abduction just did enough to hold off Brazen Bolt, winning by a head. It was the geldings first start for his new yard and the change really seemed to do him some good, scoring at this course again 10 days later

RACE STATISTICS YOUR

RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 574 runners, 11%) runs B ASSOCIATES & YAASER

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (12 wins from 74 runners, 16%) runs MANIGORDO

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: CRAVEN, OLD SMOKE & OUTRUN THE STORM trained by R Fahey, MANIGORDO trained by T Easterby all Malton, 212 miles. ANGEL FROM ABOVE trained by P Midgley Westow, 212 miles.

A winner of his last two starts here, including an impressive success over C&D in July, GAINSBOURG must hold every chance of continuing his excellent course form. Daragh Bourke’s charge is narrowly preferred to Deputy, who has been lightly raced this season and remains on a workable mark. Yaaser is a big player if turning up after Friday’s Bronze Cup engagement, while Riot and the unexposed Angel From Above are others to consider

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2022: ABDUCTION (FR) 4 9 9 Paul Mulrennan 15-2 (Jim Goldie) 13 ran

Visor worn first time by No. 1. Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 7, 13

Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 10 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3, 10

Stewards Note:

NOVAK: Following its run on 16/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

OUTRUN THE STORM: Following its run on 17/8/2023 it was reported that the trainer could not explain the poor run.

B ASSOCIATES: Following its run on 13/9/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely

Probable S.P’s: 5-1 Yaaser (IRE), 7-1 Cold Stare (IRE), 11-1 Outrun The Storm (IRE), Old Smoke (IRE), 12-1 Riot (IRE), Novak (GB), 14-1 Gainsbourg (GB), Deputy (IRE), B Associates (IRE), 18-1 Angel From Above (IRE), 20-1 Manigordo (USA), Craven (GB), 25-1 Culcor (GB), 33-1 Phoenix Fire (IRE)

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE GET HOME SAFE WITH THISTLE CABS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)

for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13000

Prize Money.£6804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3192, the third £1595, the fourth £798 and the fifth £397

colours no horse age st-lb

1 RIOT (IRE) (15) 514455 D

6 10-0 (11)

Br B g Kingman - Alexander Queen (IRE) Daniel Tudhope J

O Rasio Cymru 1 & Windmill House TB Ltd David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Mountarmstrong Stud Gain Equine Nutrition S

He has won three times at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 1 3/4l behind Street Kid when fifth of 10 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good) earlier this month. Has won at Doncaster and Chelmsford City this season. Could be in the mix. Official BHA Rating 80

2 GAINSBOURG (GB) (40) 000110 CD

5 10-0 (7)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Aromatherapy Jason Hart J

O SLowther,DMcCready,TScarlett,JScarlett

B Minster Stud

Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 8l behind Cockalorum at 5-1 when seventh of eight on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (soft) last month. Has won twice here this season and the return could help revitalise him. Official BHA Rating 80

3 MANIGORDO (USA) (15) 130040 D

6 9-13 (5)

Br B or Br g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Cutting Edge (USA) David Allan J

O Mr M. J. Macleod Tim Easterby Malton T

B N. P. Kessis & K. & S. Ramsey Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited S

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Street Kid at 28-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good) earlier this month. Hasn’t shown enough of late to be worthy of serious consideration Official BHA Rating 79

4 YAASER (IRE) (10) 314241 CD

5 9-12 (10)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Urjuwaan Paul Mulrennan J

O Michele Craig and David D Smith Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited Simply Holistic S

Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 5-1 at Southwell over 7f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Aphelios by 1l. Has also won at Musselburgh this season. Official BHA Rating 78

5 DEPUTY (IRE) (75) 110-520 D

5 9-9 (3)

Br B or Br g Lawman (FR) - Finagle (IRE) Connor Beasley J

O Mr V Spinks & Partner Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Airlie Stud Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

He has won four times at 7f on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 9l behind Thunder Roar at 5-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) in July A key player if bouncing back to the form that saw him finish second at Doncaster in May Official BHA Rating 75

6 NOVAK (GB) (7) 111450 CD

4 9-9 (4)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Parknasilla (IRE) William Pyle (5) J

O Mrs Francesca Mitchell Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Mrs Janis MacPherson Bloomfields Raceline Horseboxes S

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Showtime Mahomes when seventh of nine on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f earlier this month. He was also engaged to run here yesterday. Official BHA Rating 75

7 CRAVEN (GB) (7) 120206 D

3 9-8 (6)

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Morant Bay (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O Northern Marking Ltd Richard Fahey Malton T

B Fernham Farm Ltd & Farraday Equine Ltd

A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Showtime Mahomes when sixth of nine at 9-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. One of three in the field for this yard and may well be the least fancied. Official BHA Rating 77

8 OUTRUN THE STORM (IRE) (37) 003120 C D 5 9-8 (9)

Br B g Footstepsinthesand - Sweet Surprise (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Middleham Park Racing XCVII

Richard Fahey, Malton T

B J. M. McGrath Tattersalls (Ireland) Ltd S

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 14l behind Abduction at 7-2 when seventh of eight on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month. Has to be of some interest. Official BHA Rating 74

9 OLD SMOKE (IRE) (16) 166445

Br Gr g Caravaggio (USA) - Burke’s Rock

O Farranamanagh

B George Kent

3 9-7 (13)

Jim Crowley J

Richard Fahey, Malton T

A winner at 1m on soft ground. Finished 1/2l behind Yeoman when fifth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f earlier this month. Improvement is required if he is to figure in this company, although his mark has been dropping. Official BHA Rating 76

10 COLD STARE (IRE) (49) 252643 C D BF

8 9-7 (12)

Br B g Intense Focus (USA) - Ziria (IRE) Cieren Fallon J

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

B Dubois Holdings Ltd Middleham Park Racing S

Winner of seven races from 6f to 7f on soft and heavy ground. Third of 11 behind Bishop’s Crown when beaten a head at 85-40fav latest at Doncaster over 6f (soft) last month. Engaged to run in the Bronze Cup yesterday, but would be a player if turned out again today Official BHA Rating 73

11 ANGEL FROM ABOVE (IRE) (43) 314

3 9-7 (1)

Br B f Galileo Gold - Cartoon Cam Hardie J

O The Brady Girls Paul Midgley, Westow T

B Tally-Ho Stud

A winner at 6f on good to soft ground. Finished 8l behind Nibras Angel when fourth of 13 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month. An unexposed sort who is open to further improvement on the back of her first run for new connections. Official BHA Rating 76

12 PHOENIX FIRE (IRE) (49) 01-4335 D

3 9-6 (14)

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Lydia Becker Brandon Wilkie (7) J

O Denton Hall Racing Ltd Michael Dods, Darlington T

B Paul & Jim McCartan Denton Hall Racing Ltd S

A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Finished 5l behind Shine On Brendan when fifth of six at 5-1 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 1m (heavy) last month. The drop in trip may aid his cause and he must not be dismissed lightly, with conditions to suit. Official BHA Rating 75

13 CULCOR (GB) (6) 0-00560 D

4 9-3 (8)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hot Snap Ben Curtis J

O Mr F. Gillespie David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley T

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

A winner at 7f on yielding ground. Beaten 13l behind I Still Have Faith at 12-1 when 14th of 15 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Difficult to recommend on what he has shown this season and others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 69

14 B ASSOCIATES (IRE) (10) 100013 CD BF

3 9-2 (2)

Br B g War Command (USA) - Spirit of The Sea (IRE) Mark Winn (3) J

O Mr S. Fyffe Jim Goldie, Glasgow T

B W. M. Johnstone Jim Goldie Racing S

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Third of nine behind William Dewhirst beaten 1 3/4l at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Carlisle over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won five times this season. Engaged here yesterday too. Official BHA Rating 71

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EIGHTH RACE 5.20

THE BEARINGBOYS - MORE THAN JUST BEARINGS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)

RACE DESCRIPTION

The final race this afternoon is another handicap race, this time for stayers and run over one mile and about five furlongs. It has been designed for three-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated between 76 and 95 Like all handicaps on this afternoon’s card this means that should a horse rated 90 take part they would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 85 unless a 6lb penalty is added.

LAST YEAR’S WINNER AIMERIC

SP: 11/4F

Age/Weight: 3-9-9

Runners: 15

Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Trainer: Roger Varian

Summary: It was a three-timer on the day for the Varian/Mitchell duo as the favourite Aimeric justfied his market support to win a hard fought contest. Despite starting awkwardly, he battled back well, taking the lead right before the line in a photo finish.

RACE STATISTICS YOUR

RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES & STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (17-22): J Goldie (62 wins from 574 runners, 11%) runs SIR CHAUVELIN TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (12 wins from 74 runners, 16%) runs MR CURIOSITY

WEIGHTWATCHER: GLASSES UP won off a handicap mark of 81, his rating is now down 5lb to 76

LONGEST TRAVELLER: GREYSFUL STORM trained by D Holland, Newmarket, 360 miles.

FURZIG ran his best race for a while when third over 1m4f at Thirsk after being handed a chance by the handicapper and he is fancied to turn the tables on the winner Vaynor The latter

a length and a quarter in front of the selection but is worse off at the weights. Sir

should also be thereabouts after returning to form when springing a surprise over the extended 2m at Southwell last week.

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2022: AIMERIC 3 9 9 Jack Mitchell 11-4 (Roger Varian) 15 ran

Tongue Strap worn by No. 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 8, 9.

Stewards Note:

MR CURIOSITY: Following its run on 9/9/2023 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Vaynor (IRE), 5-1 Sir Chauvelin (GB), 6-1 Mr Curiosity (GB), Furzig (GB), 8-1 Dark Moon Rising (IRE), 11-1 Capital Theory (GB), 14-1 Tilsitt (FR), 16-1 Greysful Storm (IRE), 18-1 Glasses Up (USA)

ROLL OF HONOUR

THE BEARINGBOYS - MORE THAN JUST BEARINGS 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.

no horse

1 MR CURIOSITY (GB) (14) 531546 6 9-12 (5)

Br B g Frankel - Our Obsession (IRE) David Allan J

O The Wolf Pack 2 and Partner Tim Easterby, Malton T

B Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd Easthorpe Hall Stud S

He has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 8l behind Post Impressionist when sixth of 14 last time at Haydock over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month. Tends to run consistently and he could get closer with more luck in running. Official BHA Rating 91

2 GREYSFUL STORM (IRE) (21) 010204

3 9-9 (7)

Br Gr f Kingston Hill - Ros Mountain (IRE) Liam Wright (7) J

O Diamond Racing Ltd Darryll Holland, Newmarket T

B Hunting Hill Stud Diamond Racing Ltd S

A winner at 1m 2f on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Shanroe when fourth of five on her latest outing at Chester over 1m 6f (good to soft) earlier this month. She appears likely to prefer this drop in trip, but looks vulnerable to some better treated rivals. Official BHA Rating 95

3 DARK MOON RISING (IRE) (29) 000310

4 9-7 (6)

Br B g Night of Thunder (IRE) - Al Nassa (USA) Tom Eaves J

O Mrs Angie Bailey Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T

B Mr N. Al Habtoor K. A. Ryan Racing S

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather Beaten 6l behind Marhaba

The Champ at 11-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Enters calculations based on his previous win there. Official BHA Rating 86

4 SIR CHAUVELIN (GB) (10) 005001 CD

11 9-6 (2)

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

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

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

Has won 11 races from 1m 4f to 2m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather; has also won four hurdles. A winner at 22-1 at Southwell over 2m on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Blazeon Five by a neck. Likely to be in the mix.. Official BHA Rating 85

5 VAYNOR (IRE) (14) 11-0351 D

4 9-5 (1)

Br Ro g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Sanaya (IRE) Jim Crowley J

O Mrs Fitri Hay Charles Hills, Lambourn T

B Newstead Breeding JMH Group S

Winner of five races from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 9-1 at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Strawman by a head. A 2lb rise in the ratings could prove to be lenient. Official BHA Rating 84

6 CAPITAL THEORY (GB) (29) 152030

4 9-5 (4)

Br B g Muhaarar - Montalcino (IRE) Joe Fanning J

O Dr J. Walker Charlie Johnston, Middleham T

B Watership Down Stud & Ben Sangster BS Johnston Racing Ltd S

He has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Marhaba The Champ when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at York over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month. Given a chance by the handicapper, although seems happier on an artificial surface. Official BHA Rating 84

7 FURZIG (GB) (14) 05-3503

8 9-1 (3)

Br B g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Princess Cocoa (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O Mr & Mrs P. Ashton

B Mr & Mrs P. Ashton

Richard Fahey Malton T

Has won 11 races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather

Third of eight behind Vaynor beaten 1 1/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. Could close the gap on the reopposing winner Official BHA Rating 80

8 TILSITT (FR) (6) 530244 C

6 8-11 (9)

Br B g Charm Spirit (IRE) - Azores (IRE) Ben Curtis J

O Carolan ,Duffy,Mills,Smith

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

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Tulekya when fourth of eight last time at Musselburgh over 1m (good to soft) earlier this month. Likely to find one or two of these too good. Official BHA Rating 75

9 GLASSES UP (USA) (24) 543124 C

8 8-11 (8)

Br Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA) William Pyle (5) J

O The Jolly Beggars

B Calumet Farm

R. Mike Smith, Galston T

The Injured Jockey Fund S

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Finished 7l behind Baez when fourth of five last time at Musselburgh over 2m 2f (good to firm) last month. Runs from 6lb out of the handicap. Official BHA Rating 70

2ND

3RD

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Closed Circuit Televisions are provided in all bars. These show live racing from Ayr, followed by replays after each race. They also show action from other tracks racing today covered by SIS Replays of the first 5 races from Ayr will be shown after the fifth race.

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The Ayr Executive take this opportunity to thank the St Andrews Ambulance Association for their help throughout the season. The First Aid Point can be found behind the main Grandstand.

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The Horserace Betting Levy Board prize fund schemes provide for the estimated inclusion of £366,831 in ratecard and incremental prize money at this racecourse from September to December 2023

HORSE CARE AT AYR

At every race meeting at Ayr there are three specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Medical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys.

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Ayr Racecourse adheres to the government’s National No Smoking Policy All indoor areas are No Smoking Zones. Those wishing to smoke may do so in the designated areas outside.

USE OF SCREENS

It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground. This does not reflect on the severity of an injury but allows the vet some privacy and the horse the opportunity in a calm environment, in which to make a recovery Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse!

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Stewards

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Chris Hill, Robert McCarthy, Adrian Smith, Lauren Thomson

Starters

Stuart Turner

Michael Reid

Judge

Di Clark

Clerk of the Scales

Michael Hamilton

Handicapper

Stewart Copeland

Veterinary Officers

Arthur Kidd, Duncan Macdonald

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John Morris, Andrew Macdermid, Susan Donaldson

Medical Officers

Andy Maylon, Suzy Gibson, Pippa Hall, Lindsey Donaldson, Mhairi McCullouch

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Linda Porter, Cyril Johnstone, Michelle Maughan, Rachel Kirtley, Lisa Cook, Tracey Hamilton

Commentator

Gareth Topham

Betting Ring Managers

John Clark, Darren Irving

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David Brown

Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

Graeme Anderson

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Ross Donald

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RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.15 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15462 to the winning horse The second to receive £7251, the third £3627 the fourth £1812, the fifth £906 and the sixth £453 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 81-100 (also open to such horses rated 101 and 102; such horses rated 80 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £150 stake if the horse is rated 81 or higher or £30 stake if the horse is rated 80 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present the Ayrshire Cup, to be retained by the Executive, and a memento to the winning owner trainer & Jockey They will also present a cash prize of £100 to the stable person in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 24 entries, 1 at £30 and 23 at £150. - Closed September 18th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £12189; Second £6096; Third £3048; Fourth £1524; Fifth £762; Sixth £381. (Penalty Value £15462) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Second Race 1.50 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES DOONSIDE CUP STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £34026 to the winning horse The second to receive £12900 the third £6456 the fourth £3216, the fifth £1614 and the sixth £810 for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, September 18th and pay £300 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 21st. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Penalties, after March 31st, 2023 a winner of a Listed race 3lb Of a Group 3 race 5lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 7lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will present the Doonside Cup, to be retained by the Executive, and a memento to the winning owner They will also present a memento to the winning trainer and jockey In addition, they will award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 18 entries at £300 - Closed September 18th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £26736; Second £10974; Third £5490; Fourth £2742; Fifth £1374; Sixth £684. (Penalty Value £34026) A SS

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Third Race 2.25 - THE VIRGIN BET AYR SILVER CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £33501 to the winning horse The second to receive £15710 the third £7858 the fourth £3926 the fifth £1963 and the sixth £981. for three yrs old and upwards, which were declared to run, but which were eliminated at the 48 hour declaration stage from the 2023 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup (Heritage Handicap). Enter by noon, September 21st and pay £325 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 19th, 2023 a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will present the winning owner with the Ayr Silver Cup, to be retained by the Executive, and a memento to the winning owner They will also present a memento to the winning trainer and jockey A cash prize of £100 will also be presented to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. Special Conditions apply to this race. Please refer to the detailed particulars published on the BHA’s Racing Administration Internet site, www racingadmin.co.uk. Eight declared runners, or the race to be cancelled. The British Horseracing Authority has authorised that the maximum number of runners in this race shall be determined by the normal Safety Factor applicable for the race and that a reduced Field Size Limit shall not apply PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 25 entries at £325 - Closed September 21st, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £26410; Second £13208; Third £6604; Fourth £3302; Fifth £1651; Sixth £826. (Penalty Value £33501) 34 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Fourth Race 3.00 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY FIRTH OF CLYDE (CLASS 1) (Group 3)(for the Ayrshire Agricultural Challenge Cup) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £22684 to the winning horse The second to receive £8600, the third £4304 the fourth £2144 the fifth £1076 and the sixth £540 for two yrs old fillies only Enter by noon, September 18th and pay £400 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 21st. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb Of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 5lb. Virgin Bet has generously sponsored this race and will present the Ayrshire Agricultural Challenge Cup, to be retained by the Executive, and a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey They will also award a cash prize of £100 to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. 16 entries at £400 - Closed September 18th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £17824; Second £7316; Third £3660; Fourth £1828; Fifth £916; Sixth £456. (Penalty Value £22684) A SS

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Fifth Race 3.35 - THE VIRGIN BET AYR GOLD CUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2) (Heritage Handicap) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £92772 to the winning horse The second to receive £43506, the third £21762, the fourth £10872, the fifth £5436 and the sixth £2718 for three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, August 15th and pay £210 stake, Scratch by noon, August 29th or pay £240 Confirm by noon, September 18th and pay £150 Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 12lb Penalties, after August 19th, 2023, a winner of a race 5lb Of 2 races 8lb NOTE: Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently the excess over 110 in any rating shall be allotted to that horse without limitation to the highest weight to be carried.. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present the Ayr Gold Cup and a memento to the winning owner VIRGIN BET will also present a memento to the winning trainer jockey in this race. Virgin Bet will kindly present a cash prize of £200 to the stable employee in charge of the horse judged best turned out, all remaining stable employees will receive £50 All number cloths to be carried in this race have been sponsored and will carry the name/logo of Virgin Bet. The sponsorship payment of £500 will be distributed equally amongst all horses starting in this race in accordance with paragraphs 24 to 27 of the Stakes and Prize Money Code. A SPECIAL DRAW FOR STALL POSITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AT AYR RACECOURSE ON THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER. FULL DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED ON THE RACING ADMIN WEBSITE UNDER “BHA NOTICES”. Entries for this race are accepted on the understanding that owners and trainers may nominate their horses at the 48 hour declaration stage for entry to the 2023 VIRGIN BET AYR SILVER CUP (HANDICAP) or the 2023 VIRGIN BET AYR BRONZE CUP HANDICAP STAKES in the event of their horses being eliminated from the 2023 VIRGIN BET AYR GOLD CUP (HERITAGE HANDICAP). FOR FULL DETAILS, PLEASE REFER TO ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’ PUBLISHED IN THE RACING CALENDAR AND ON THE BHA’s RACING ADMINISTRATION INTERNET SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk.

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of the Weights and Handicapping Code a horse must have run three times or more in order to qualify to run in this race. 78 entries, 7 at £210, 40 at £450 31 at £600 - Closed August 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £73134; Second £36576; Third £18288; Fourth £9144; Fifth £4572; Sixth £2286. (Penalty Value £92772) Weights raised 6lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 115 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SS

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Sixth Race 4.10 - THE JORDAN ELECTRICS EBF NURSERY 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 two yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, Rated 0-90 (also open to such horses rated 91 and 92 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, September 18th and pay £100 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 21st. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 6lb. JORDAN ELECTRICS 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 in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £100 - Closed September 18th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254 (Penalty Value £10308) Weights raised 5lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS

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Seventh Race 4.45 - THE GET HOME SAFE WITH THISTLE CABS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6804 to the winning horse The second to receive £3192, the third £1595 the fourth £798 and the fifth £397 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £65 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £13 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £52 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 6lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 11lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023 for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. THISTLE CAB has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a voucher will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 33 entries at £65 - Closed September 18th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £5368; Second £2685; Third £1342; Fourth £671; Fifth £335 (Penalty Value £6804.20) 9 Eliminated

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Eighth Race 5.20 - THE BEARINGBOYS - MORE THAN JUST BEARINGS 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 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher or £20 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. September 21st. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after September 16th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BEARINGBOYS has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 22 entries, 1 at £20 and 21 at £100 - Closed September 18th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £8126; Second £4064; Third £2032; Fourth £1016; Fifth £508; Sixth £254 (Penalty Value £10308) SS

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