Ayr Racecard - Monday 29th April

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29TH APRIL 2024

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2 BRANDO (29) 122120 D

Ch g Pivotal - Argent du Bois (USA) Tom Eaves

Mrs Angie Bailey

Car Colston Hall Stud

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. Official BHA Rating 110

1 Colour graphic

2 Saddlecloth number

3 Colour of horse

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Ch=chesnut Gr=grey

4 Sex of horse

c=colt h=horse

g=gelding f=filly

m=mare

FORM RATINGS

5 Horse’s name

6 Country of Birth

7 Days since last run

8 Previous Performances

/=new season -=new year

C=course winner

D=distance winner

CD=course & distance winner BF=beaten favourite

9 Form guide 10 Age 11 Weight 12 Stalls Position

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D O’Meara (32 wins from 240 runners, 13%) runs PASTORAL WAY TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (4 wins from 54 runners, 7%) runs MARRY THE NIGHT LONGEST TRAVELLER: FAR ABOVE MARY trained by H Palmer, Malpas, 219 miles.

colours no horse

1 ZABEEL ROAD (IRE) (-)

Br B c Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Winiata (IRE)

O Mr Jaber Abdullah

B Mrs O. Murtagh & Iirsh National Stud

Foaled 3 Feb. Dam won three times at 7f and 1m 2f. Official BHA Rating -

2 MARRY THE NIGHT (GB) (20) (2lb) 5

Br B c Advertise - Fen Breeze

O Dubelem (Racing) Limited & Partner

B Pantile Stud

(6)

Allan

(1)

Easterby, Malton

Foaled 23 Mar Full brother to Townsend Manor who won at 5f Finished 7l behind Atherstone Warrior when fifth of 7 at 28-1 on his racecourse debut at Thirsk over 5f (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

3 PASTORAL WAY (GB) (7) (2lb) 5

Br Ch c Pastoral Pursuits - Almond Branches

(4)

Nolan

O Hambleton Racing Ltd - Two Chances David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

B Mr J. A. Knox and Mrs M. A. Knox Hambleton Racing Ltd

Foaled 17 Feb. Half-brother to May Blossom, won seven times at 5f Finished 8l behind Hot To Dot when fifth of 11 at 11-2 on his racecourse debut at Pontefract over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

4 ELEMENTARY CHARGE (IRE) (-) 9-2 (3)

Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Windy Lane Tom Eaves J

O Alfa Site Services Ltd Craig Lidster, Easingwold T B Tally-Ho Stud

Foaled 10 Apr Half-sister to Naifah who was victorious four times at 7f and 1m. Official BHA Rating -

5 FAR ABOVE MARY (IRE) (21) 44

9-2 (5)

Br B f Far Above (IRE) - Light Bay Brandon Wilkie (5) J

O The Rum Partnership Hugo Palmer Malpas T

B Edward Prendergast & John Bourke Coral Racing Limited S

Foaled 8 Feb. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Unplaced in both starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Lady Lightning when fourth of 8 at 9-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

6 HARSWELL DANDY (IRE) (7) (2lb) 2

9-0 (2)

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Cozi Bay Jonny Peate (3) J

O Harswell Thoroughbred Racing I Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton

B Lynn Lodge Stud OR8 Wellness

Foaled 17 Apr Beaten 1 1/2l by Hot To Dot when second of 11 at 40-1 on her racecourse debut at Pontefract over 5f (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2023: INDICATION CALL (IRE) 2 9 4 Pierre-Louis Jamin 11-8 (K R Burke) 4 ran

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Harswell Dandy (IRE), 9-4 Zabeel Road (IRE), 9-2 Far Above Mary (IRE), 11-1 Elementary Charge (IRE), 12-1 Pastoral Way (GB), 16-1 Marry The Night (GB)

2ND

3RD

RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST

4TH TIME

There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from HARSWELL DANDY’s surprise debut second at Pontefract last week and a reproduction of that performance might prove sufficient. The daughter of Dandy Man may be given most to do by Far Above Mary, who is expected to prove more competitive on her turf debut, while Marry The Night is entitled to build on his opening bid when fifth at Thirsk.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 600 runners, 11%) runs DOON THE GLEN & GLOBAL HUMOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Haslam (5 wins from 9 runners, 56%) runs SMALLEYTIME WEIGHTWATCHER: GLOBAL HUMOR won off a handicap mark of 61, his rating is now down 9lb to 52.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: MARIE’S JEWEL trained by R Fell & S Murray, Nawton, 208 miles.

colours no horse

1 THAKI (IRE) (67) 000-524 CD 7 9-11 (8)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Mickleberry (IRE)

O URSA Major Racing Ltd and Partner

B Anglia Bloodstock Ltd & Mr C. Humber Overlander Vehicles,

Winner of seven races at 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Athollblair Boy when fourth of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f in February. Official BHA Rating 62

2 SMALLEYTIME (IRE) (21) 00-0001 D

Br Ch g Tamayuz - Into The Lane (IRE)

O MPS Racing & Partners

B Ringfort Stud Ltd

Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather A winner at 28-1 at Newcastle over 7f on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Barossa by a head. Official BHA Rating 58

3 CATHERINE CHROI (IRE) (29) 00-2116 D BF 6 9-6 (7)

Br B m Camacho - Heart of Oak

O Mr I. J. Jardine

B Manister House N. Anderton & P. Leonard

Jardine, Carrutherstown

Jardine Racing Ltd

Winner of five races from 6f to 7f on the all-weather Finished 2l behind Monsieur Fantaisie when sixth of 12 at 9-4 favourite on her latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 57

4 SEE MY BABY JIVE (GB) (174) 304420- CD

Br Ch m Coach House (IRE) - Lady Fiona

O Mrs H. M. Whillans

B Trickledown Stud Limited

Elliott

She has won three times at 6f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Ratafia at 9-2 when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in November last year Official BHA Rating 53

5 KITBAG (GB) (6) 6-46006 D 4 9-2 (3)

Br B g Territories (IRE) - Weigelia Tommie Jakes

O Mr Allan McWilliam & Miss L. A. Perratt Linda Perratt, East Kilbride

B Minster Stud North Allerton Racing

Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather Finished 2 1/4l behind Q Twenty Boy when sixth of 12 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 6f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 53

6 GLOBAL HUMOR (USA) (21) 130230 CD 9 9-1 (6)

Br B g Distorted Humor (USA) - In Bloom (USA) Mark Winn

O Mr Paul Stewart Jim Goldie, Glasgow

B Russell L. Reineman Stable, Inc Jim Goldie Racing

Has won 11 races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 3 1/2l behind Whisky McGonagall at 14-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 52

7 MARIE’S JEWEL (IRE) (21) 0-62525 BF 4 9-1 (5)

Br B g Kodiac - Silque Jonny Peate

O R Hadley & R Fell Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton

B Tally-Ho Stud OR8 Wellness, Tote

Placed twice in nine starts. Finished 1 3/4l behind Odd Socks Havana when fifth of 12 at 9-2 favourite on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 52

8 DOON THE GLEN (GB) (3) 006-052 4 8-9 (4)

Br B g Orientor - Glenlini

O Mr J. S. Goldie

B Goldie Racing Limited

Beaten 3/4l by Dandys Gold when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f earlier this month, his only placing from 12 starts. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 44

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Blinkers worn by No. 3, 6. Visor worn by No. 5, 8. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.

Stewards Note:

MARIE’S JEWEL: Following its run on 8/4/2024 it was reported that the horse was denied a clear run late-on.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Smalleytime (IRE), Doon The Glen (GB), 9-2 Catherine Chroi (IRE), 13-2 Marie’s Jewel (IRE), 7-1 Thaki (IRE), 12-1 See My Baby Jive (GB), 14-1 Global Humor (USA), 20-1 Kitbag (GB)

2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST

Smalleytime appeared freshened up by a 51-day break when landing the spoils over 7f at Newcastle earlier this month. Although a 3lb higher rating shouldn’t prevent another bold bid, this drop to 6f might leave the four-year-old vulnerable. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on THAKI, who is returning to the C&D of his last success. Doon The Glen also warrants a second look after an eyecatching second at Gosforth Park on Friday.

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TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - DONALD WHILLANS

The Whillans team has been in red-hot form on the Flat and jumps and while the yard’s runners on the level here have been few and far between, the trainer also has a recent jumps record at Ayr of 11 wins from 77 runners for a 14% strike rate. See My Baby Jive is the yard’s only runner today but stable-stalwart Pallas Lord has been given two entries back here on Thursday and could look to follow up a recent second back on turf at Musselburgh after winning 5 races on Newcastle’s all-weather track between January and March. Whillans had a winner at the Perth Festival last Wednesday with Bollin Matilda after another success with Both Barrels at Kelso 2 weeks ago.

25% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS

3 WINS FROM 12 RUNNERS

TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - PAUL MULRENNAN

Paul was beaten to the jockeys’ title here by Gold Cup winning rider Joe Fanning last year but he’s back with his usual healthy book of rides for today’s first meeting of the new Flat season here and we fully expect him to go all out to wrest back his Ayr title. Paul’s 55 winners here over the past 5 years means he’s ridden 15 more than Joe Fanning in the same period and 23 more than both Andrew Mullen and Danny Tudhope although the younger Jason Hart is creeping up on the rails with 29 Paul was back amongst the winners for his main Ayr partner Jim Goldie at Newcastle on Friday with Humble Spark and the pair kicked off the new Sky Bet Series at Musselburgh last Sunday by sharing a winner with American Affair

15% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS

55 wins from 369 rides

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

TODAY’S JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS

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

JOCKEYS

David Allan

2.15, 3.15, 4.25, 5.35

Connor Beasley

3.15, 3.50, 4.25, 5.35

Andrew Breslin

2.45, 3.50

Tom Eaves

2.15, 3.15, 5.00, 5.35

Rhys Elliott

TRAINERS

Edward Bethell

Daragh Bourke

5.00

Tristan Davidson

5.35

Michael Dods

3.50 Ed Dunlop

5.35 Tim Easterby

4.25

Joe Fanning

Billy Garritty

5.00

Hardie

Mathers

Paul Mulrennan

3.50 4.25 5.35

Michael & David Easterby

Fell & Sean

2.45, 3.15, 3.50

Jim Goldie

3.15, 3.50, 4.25, 5.35 Geoffrey Harker 3.15

David Nolan 2.15, 3.15, 3.50, 4.25, 5.35

Oisin Orr 3.15, 3.50, 5.00, 5.35

Jonny Peate 2.15, 2.45, 3.15, 3.50

William Pyle

Callum Rodriguez 3.50, 5.00

Ben Haslam

3.50

Iain Jardine

3.15, 4.25

Charlie Johnston

Craig Lidster

5.00

Phillip Makin 4.25

Rebecca Menzies 3.50

Rowan Scott 3.15, 3.50, 4.25, 5.35

Harrison Shaw

Amie Waugh

4.25

Brandon Wilkie

3.15, 3.50, 4.25 5.35

Mark Winn

3.15, 5.00

David O’Meara 2.15 3.15 3.50 5.00

Hugo Palmer 2.15

Linda Perratt

Lucinda Russell 3.15, 5.00

Kevin Ryan

Sayer 5.35

SADDLING

Scott

5.35

Traynor

5.35

Donald Whillans 2.45

Ewan Whillans 4.25 5.35

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 600 runners, 11%) runs SOOWAIH TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 48 runners, 15%) runs MAN OF MONACO WEIGHTWATCHER: MOLINARI won off a handicap mark of 77, his rating is now down 6lb to 71.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: FIVER FRIDAY trained by P Traynor, Ireland.

1 BASHFUL (GB) (21) 10-6245 CD 6 9-10 (8)

Br B g Manduro (GER) - Inhibition Cam Hardie J

O Lycett Racing Ltd & Mr J Scott Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

B Kingsclere Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd, Wastecom NRG Ltd

Winner of six races from 1m to 1m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground and on the all-weather Finished 8l behind Aerospace when fifth of 7 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 2f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 79

2 JEAN BAPTISTE (IRE) (215) 623450- D 7 9-8 (4)

Br B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Pioneer Bride (USA) Jonny Peate (3) J

O Woodhurst Construction Ltd Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T

B Tinnakill Bloodstock & Irish National St OR8 Wellness, Tote S He has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 10l behind Pillar Of Hope at 12-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (good to firm) in September last year Official BHA Rating 77

3 MAN OF MONACO (IRE) (115) 2146-0 D 4 9-8 (11)

Br Ch g Lightning Spear - Molly Mayhem (IRE) Oisin Orr J

O John McGeady Ltd Lucinda Russell, Kinross

B Kildaragh Stud John McGeady Ltd, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

A winner at 1m 2f on heavy ground. Beaten 8l behind Inspiritus at 10-1 when last of 9 on his latest flat outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in January. He is wearing cheekpieces and a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 77

4 ROLL IT IN GLITTER (IRE) (287) 360/131- CD 4 9-8 (13)

Br B g Gustav Klimt (IRE) - Glitter Baby (IRE)

O Middleham Park & South Bank Racing

Garritty

& David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton

B M. Fahy Middleham Park Racing, Vincent & Partners

Successful twice at 1m 2f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 10-3 favourite over this course and distance (good to soft) in July last year, beating Ayr Poet by a nose. Official BHA Rating 77

5 FIVER FRIDAY (IRE) (8) 5122-50

Br B f The Gurkha (IRE) - Wild Storm

O Mr Philip D. Gilmore

B Wild Storm Syndicate

(10)

Allan

Victorious at 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Zephron at 11-1 when seventh of 21 on her latest outing at Curragh over 7f (soft - heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 77

6 HALE END (IRE) (72) 35-1054 4 9-6 (7)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Would It Matter (IRE) Connor Beasley

O Game on Racing

B Paul McEnery

Dods, Darlington

Has been victorious twice at 1m on good ground and on the all-weather Finished 5l behind Noble Order when fourth of 12 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in February. Official BHA Rating 75

7 BUSTAAM (FR) (27) 5040-12 D BF

9-6 (3)

Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Plumba Mark Winn

O Mr Raymond Treacy

B Al Shaqab Racing

A winner at 1m 2f on soft ground. Beaten 1 1/4l by Lord Melbourne when second of 6 at 5-4 favourite on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m 2f (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 75

8 SOOWAIH (IRE) (8) 5510-40 4 9-5 (14)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Anaamil (IRE) Paul Mulrennan

O Mrs Christine Jordan Jim Goldie, Glasgow

B Godolphin

A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Destinado when 12th of 13 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 1m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 74

9 MOLINARI (IRE) (198) 030450- D 7 9-2 (12)

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Moon Empress (FR) David Nolan J

O Mrs Kathleen Hall Martin Todhunter, Penrith T B Foursome Thoroughbreds

Has won five races from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 13l behind Star Ahoy at 28-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at York over 1m 2f (soft) in October last year Official BHA Rating 71

10 GAINSBOURG (GB) (27) 000-560 C 6 9-1 (5)

Br B g Sixties Icon - Aromatherapy Rowan Scott J

O Mr Scott Lowther Daragh Bourke, Lockerbie T

B Minster Stud L.I.P Construction Ltd S

Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 15l behind Wintercrack at 6-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 70

11 POWERFUL RESPONSE (IRE) (9) 2420-41 D 4 9-0 (9)

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Aja (IRE) Brandon Wilkie (5) J

O J Kay, T Goodair, A Skelton, C Johnson

B Pier House Stud AMG Engineering Supplies

Harker, Thirsk T

He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on soft ground and on the all-weather A winner at 7-1 at Nottingham over 1m 2f (soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Giselles Defence by a neck. Official BHA Rating 69

12 LEAP YEAR LAD (IRE) (217) 441325- D 4 8-13 (6)

Br Gr or Ro g Havana Grey - Skeleton (IRE)

O My Vein Clinic Syndicate 1

B B. Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy

Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 12l behind Jaminoz when fifth

9-2 on his latest flat outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good to soft) in September last year

13 GLASSES UP (USA) (171) 460500- CD 9 8-11 (2)

Br Ch g English Channel (USA) - Hurricane Hallie (USA)

O The Jolly Beggars

B Calumet Farm

Injured Jockey Fund

Has won eight races from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 8l behind Evening Story

14-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f in November last year

14 GOBI SUNSET (GB) (48) 6-26003 C 7 8-11 (1)

Br B g Oasis Dream - Dark Promise Harrison Shaw

O Bruce & Susan Jones Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T

B Lordship Stud Iain Jardine Racing Ltd

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather Third of 12 behind One More Dream beaten 2 3/4l at 9-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month. Official BHA Rating 66

DECLARED RUNNERS 14

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Hood worn by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 6. Stewards Note:

BUSTAAM: Following its run on 2/4/2024 it was reported that the horse hung right off the home bend. Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Bustaam (FR), 7-1 Powerful Response (IRE), 8-1 Fiver Friday (IRE), 17-2 Gainsbourg (GB), 10-1 Hale End (IRE), 12-1 Roll It In Glitter (IRE), 14-1 Jean Baptiste (IRE), Leap Year Lad (IRE), Gobi Sunset (GB), 18-1 Bashful (GB), 20-1 Soowaih (IRE), 22-1 Man of Monaco (IRE), 33-1 Molinari (IRE), 40-1 Glasses Up (USA)

2ND 3RD 4TH TIME RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST

Bustaam found a 10lb hike enough to prevent him from supplementing a Doncaster victory when runner-up at Pontefract earlier this month. He isn’t taken lightly off the same mark, but FIVER FRIDAY makes slightly more appeal on her return to 1m2f. The four-year-old was far from disgraced when seventh in a 21-runner affair over 7f at the Curragh and a race of this nature looks within her compass. Powerful Response is just one more to consider.

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000

Prize Money £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244

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

& STATISTICS

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 600 runners, 11%) runs CLASSY AL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Haslam (5 wins from 9 runners, 56%) runs WILLIAM DEWHIRST WEIGHTWATCHER: END ZONE won off a handicap mark of 71, his rating is now down 6lb to 65

LONGEST TRAVELLER: CUE’S BEAU trained by E Dunlop, Newmarket, 360 miles.

colours no horse

1 KALGANOV (FR) (72) 510-544 CD 5 9-9 (7)

Br B g Gutaifan (IRE) - Nidina (IRE)

O URSA Major Racing Ltd and M Dods

B Mr Giovanni Falduto Denton Hall Racing

He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather Finished 3l behind Star Zinc when fourth of 6 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f in February. Official BHA Rating 75

2 WILLIAM DEWHIRST (IRE) (57) 63316-0 D 4 9-8 (1)

Br B g Sioux Nation (USA) - Two Pass (IRE)

O Widdup, Nicol, Cleevely, Tocher, Barclay

Breslin (3)

B Summerhill & Camas Park Spec-Tran

Successful at 6f and 7f on good to soft and heavy ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Sibyl Charm at 28-1 when 9th of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. Official BHA Rating 74

3 HELTER SKELTER (IRE) (2) 263-465 BF

Br B g Elzaam (AUS) - Dizzy Callum Rodriguez

(8)

O The Horse Watchers 6 Rebecca Menzies, Sedgefield

B Mr John Donworth Timeform Bluegrass Horse Feeds

Placed once in six starts. Finished 7l behind Hiromichi when fifth of 7 at 5-2 favourite on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 73

4 AL MUQDAD (GB) (26) 445316 D 4

Br Ch g Zoustar (AUS) - Miss Work of Art David Nolan

(6)

O Mr D O’Meara & Partner David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

B Springcombe Park Stud Gain Equine Nutrition

A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 18l behind Beauty Choice when sixth of 10 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 71

5 CUE’S BEAU (GB) (51) 221-340

Br B f Brazen Beau (AUS) - Cue’s Folly Oisin Orr

(4)

O Mr Ian Quy Ed Dunlop Newmarket

B Mrs J. M. Quy My Pension Expert

Victorious at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Smart Deal at 13-2 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m last month. Official BHA Rating 70

6 CLASSY AL (GB) (8) 02044-3 CD 6 9-3 (3)

Br B g Fountain of Youth (IRE) - Classy Anne Paul Mulrennan

O Barraston Racing & Mr J S Goldie Jim Goldie, Glasgow

B John McGrandles Jim Goldie Racing

He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 12 behind American Affair beaten 2 3/4l at 18-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 69

7 PHOENIX FIRE (IRE) (27) 35440-0 D 4 9-3

Br B g Fast Company (IRE) - Lydia Becker

O Denton Hall Racing Ltd

B Paul & Jim McCartan

A winner at 7f on heavy ground. Beaten 15l behind Wintercrack at 13-2 when 10th of 12 on

over 1m (heavy) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.

8 IRIS DANCER (GB) (20) 21100-0 6 9-1 (2)

Br B m Kodiac - Rainbow’s Arch (IRE)

Scott

O Auld Pals Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

B Llety Farms Jewson Limited, AKV Group Ltd

Winner of six races at 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 16l behind Glory Fighter at 33-1 when 12th of 13 on her latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 67

9 END ZONE (GB) (20) 04301-0 CD 7 8-13 (9)

Br B g Dark Angel (IRE) - Brown Eyed Honey

Jonny Peate (3) J

O Middleham Park Racing XIX & Partner 1 Roger Fell & Sean Murray, Nawton T B The Brown Eyed Honey Partnership

Middleham Park Racing, OR8 Wellness S Winner of six races from 6f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather Beaten 15l behind Highfield Viking at 50-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (heavy) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 65

DECLARED RUNNERS 9

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Blinkers worn by No. 9.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 6.

Stewards Note:

AL MUQDAD: Following its run on 3/4/2024 it was reported that the horse stumbled shortly after the start.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Helter Skelter (IRE), 9-2 Al Muqdad (GB), 11-2 Cue’s Beau (GB), 6-1 Classy Al (GB), 17-2 Kalganov (FR), 10-1 Phoenix Fire (IRE), 14-1 End Zone (GB), 20-1 William Dewhirst (IRE), 22-1 Iris Dancer (GB)

2ND

3RD

RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST

4TH TIME

CLASSY AL often runs well over this course and distance and put in a promising display when third on his seasonal return at Musselburgh. A reproduction of that form would given him a big chance here. Kalganov has not been beaten far on the all-weather this year and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of William Dewhirst and End Zone totewin: Classy Al

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Racing runs from the opening meeting on Monday, April 29 and runs through until Monday, October 28, a total of 19 days racing which includes the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Festival on 19/20/21 September

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(for horses which have won no more than ONE race) for three yrs old x Total prize fund £7000

Prize Money £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 600 runners, 11%) runs ALLEGRO BRILLANTE TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): T Easterby (4 wins from 54 runners, 7%) runs TIP TOP TANK

LONGEST TRAVELLERS: SHOWBOATED & YIENGAA trained by N Tinkler, TIP TOP TANK trained by T Easterby, both Malton, 212 miles.

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1 ZAPHEA (IRE) (208) 001200- D 9-9 (2)

Br Ch f Dandy Man (IRE) - Prem Ramya (GER) Paul Mulrennan

O Mr Justin Byrne Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown

B Prem Ramya Partnership Iain Jardine Racing

A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten 12l behind Crack The Kode at 9-2 when last of 8 on her latest outing at Catterick over 5f (good to soft) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Roger Fell & Sean Murray Official BHA Rating 58

2 TOOSHA (IRE) (83) 26000-5 9-9 (3)

Br B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Moondrop (FR) Brandon Wilkie (5)

O Adnan Bahbahani Phillip Makin, Leyburn

B Skymarc Farm

Placed once in seven starts. Finished 6l behind Jungle Dance when fifth of 7 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f in February. Official BHA Rating 58

3 PINPOINT (GB) (13) 326-656 D

Br B g Due Diligence (USA) - Primrose Place

(4)

Nolan

O Mr James Ross Ewan Whillans, Hawick

B Exors of the Late Mrs B. E. Moore J Ross Roofing Services, Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Finished 7l behind Wren Officer when sixth of 9 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 55

4 YIENGAA (GB) (9) 460-042

Br B f Land Force (IRE) - Fille de Reve Rowan Scott

O Mr Y. T. Szeto

(6)

Tinkler, Malton

B Highclere Stud Alexanders York

Beaten 3/4l by Cypriot Diaspora when second of 6 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 5f (soft) earlier this month, her only placing from seven starts. Official BHA Rating 51

5 TIP TOP TANK (GB) (57) 00-020 9-1 (7)

Br B g Pastoral Pursuits - Speedy Utmost Meg David Allan

O Mr M. J. Macleod

Easterby, Malton

B Mill Bank Bloodstock LLP Baker Finch Interiors, Leods Contracts Limited

Placed once in five starts. Beaten 8l behind Badosa at 10-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time. Official BHA Rating 50

6 SHOWBOATED (GB) (16) 060-40 8-11 (1)

Br B g Showcasing - Danseuse d’Etoile (IRE) Connor Beasley

O D P Van Der Hoeven & D G Pryde

Tinkler, Malton

B SAS Haras Voltaire Alexanders York

Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 10l behind Tenyatta at 22-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 42

7 ALLEGRO BRILLANTE (GB) (21) 056-0 8-11 (5)

Br Ch f Portamento (IRE) - Trasparencia (ARG) Amie Waugh (5) J

O The Vital Sparks & David D Smith Jim Goldie, Glasgow

B Malih Al Basti

Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 17l behind Diddy Man at 150-1 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 1m earlier this month. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 41

DECLARED RUNNERS 7

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Stewards Note:

ZAPHEA: Following its run on 4/10/2023 it was reported that the horse suffered interference at start.

SHOWBOATED: Following its run on 13/4/2024 it was reported that the horse suffered interference in running.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Yiengaa (GB), 9-2 Tip Top Tank (GB), 11-2 Zaphea (IRE), 6-1 Pinpoint (GB), 7-1 Toosha (IRE), 10-1 Showboated (GB), 25-1 Allegro Brillante (GB)

2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST

YIENGAA put in a career best when a close second over this trip at Nottingham nine days ago and the daughter of Land Force is clearly the one to beat on that evidence. Tip Top Tank failed to fire last time, but is a player based on his previous second at Newcastle and may improve for the application of a first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces. Zaphea edges out Pinpoint to be best of the rest.

totewin: Yiengaa

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toteeachway: Tip Top Tank

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

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): D O’Meara (32 wins from 240 runners, 13%) runs MIASWELL TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (7 wins from 48 runners, 15%) runs RACING VICAR LONGEST TRAVELLER: CROWN’S LADY trained by C Lidster, Easingwold, 208 miles.

colours no horse

1 MIASWELL (IRE) (231) 25- 3 9-2 (3)

Br B g Gleneagles (IRE) - Caridade (USA) Mark Winn (3)

O Clara Stud & Stu Graham David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley

B Clara Stud

Placed once in two starts. Finished 9l behind Placeholder when fifth of 8 at 7-4 favourite on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in September last year Official BHA Rating -

2 OLD COCK (IRE) (21) 4 3 9-2 (2)

Br B g Calyx - Love Potion (IRE) Callum Rodriguez

O Mr and Mrs David Aykroyd

B Mrs Sue Ann Foley

Half-brother to Amortentia, won at 1m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Gunlock when fourth of 13 at 4-1 on his racecourse debut at Newcastle over 1m earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

3 RACING VICAR (IRE) (21) (2lb) 0

Br B g Make Believe - Ready When You Are (IRE)

O The Crick Girls

B Oghill House Stud & Jimmy Hyland

3 9-0 (5)

Macleod &

Half-brother to Sky Seven, won three times between 7f and 1m 3f Beaten 18l behind Gunlock at 100-1 when 10th of 13 on his racecourse debut at Newcastle over 1m earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -

4 STRIKE RATE (IRE) (199) (2lb) 0-

3 9-0 (4)

Br B g Dandy Man (IRE) - Emmie (IRE) Billy Garritty

O Mr J. Macleod

B Ballyhane

Dam won at 7f. Beaten 6l behind Garfield Shadow at 80-1 when eighth of 9 on his racecourse debut at Newcastle over 5f in October last year Official BHA Rating -

5 CROWN’S LADY (IRE) (-)

Br Gr f Showcasing - Sell Out

O The Crown Inn FC Racing Syndicate

B Irish National Stud Mare Syndicate III Axholme Environmental Ltd

Full sister to Showout who won twice at 6f. Official BHA Rating -

DECLARED RUNNERS 5

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 1. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Old Cock (IRE), 11-4 Miaswell (IRE), 7-1 Crown’s Lady (IRE), 16-1 Strike Rate (IRE), 33-1 Racing Vicar (IRE)

RACE RESULT

1ST

2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

DISTANCES

It is hard to look past OLD COCK, who fared best of those held up off the pace when fourth at Newcastle on debut and, with that experience under his belt, he should take all the beating. Miaswell was sent off a warm order but could only manage fifth in a Newcastle maiden last September. Clearly better was expected and having his first run since wind surgery and a gelding operation, he is feared most. Crown’s Lady is respected on her introduction, particularly if the market speaks favourably. totewin: Old Cock toteeachway: Miaswell

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for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £7000

Prize Money £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214.

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

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): J Goldie (67 wins from 600 runners, 11%) runs TAFSIR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): J Goldie (3 wins from 20 runners, 15%) runs TAFSIR WEIGHTWATCHER: THE NAVIGATOR won off a handicap mark of 66, his rating is now down 9lb to 57

LONGEST TRAVELLER: ANJICIAN trained by P Traynor, Ireland.

colours no horse

1 TAFSIR (USA) (21) 23234-4 D

9-10 (7)

Br B m Tamarkuz (USA) - Jannattan (USA) Paul Mulrennan

O Summerstorm Bloodstock Ltd

B Shadwell Farm LLC

Goldie, Glasgow

She has won three times from 1m 4f to 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Yakhabar when fourth of 8 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 61

2 EBONY MAW (GB) (20) 1310-52 CD 7 9-10 (3)

Br B g Iffraaj - Skirrid

O Mr B. Jordan

B Usk Valley Stud Sport Of Kings

He has won three times from 1m 2f to 2m on good - yielding and heavy ground. Beaten 7l by Clansman when second of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m 4f (heavy) earlier this month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time here. Official BHA Rating 61

3 PHILOS (IRE) (13) 3013-02

Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Ilulisset (FR)

O Mr E. A L. Dunlop

B Ciaran De Barra My Pension Expert

Victorious on three occasions at 1m 4f on the all-weather Beaten 3l by Gastronomy when second of 9 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m 4f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 59

4 THE NAVIGATOR (GB) (217) 0/04006-

Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Blessing (USA) Connor Beasley

(2)

O Mr G. H. Bell Dianne Sayer, Penrith

B Sir Robert Ogden Tote

Has won four times from 1m to 1m 6f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Jaminoz when sixth of 8 on his latest flat outing at Hamilton over 1m 1f (good to soft) in September last year Official BHA Rating 57

5 LAUDABLE (GB) (212) 00/0046-

Br B g Havana Gold (IRE) - Pink Flames (IRE) David Allan

O Border Raiders & T Davidson

(5)

Davidson, Carlisle

B The Pink Flames Partnership Jewson Limited, AKV Group Ltd

Yet to place in seven starts. Finished 10l behind Timeless Piece when sixth of 9 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Killarney over 1m 3f (heavy) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with John Joseph Murphy in Ireland. Official BHA Rating 56

6 BOUNCING BOBBY (IRE) (235) 2/01606- CD 7 9-4 (6)

Br B g Raven’s Pass (USA) - Silicon Star (FR) David Nolan J

O Mr J. W. Hazeldean Martin Todhunter, Penrith T

B Kildaragh Stud Tote

Successful at 1m 4f and 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 6l behind Marbuzet when sixth of 10 at 15-2 on his latest flat outing at Carlisle over 1m 6f (good to firm) in September last year Official BHA Rating 55

7 BILLY BATHGATE (GB) (17) 425252 CD 8 9-2 (1)

Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Bustling Tom Eaves

O Mrs Elizabeth Ferguson Ewan Whillans, Hawick

B Godolphin Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear

A winner at 1m 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 3 1/2l by Young Endless when second of 11 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m 6f earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 53

8 ANJICIAN (IRE) (34) 00//-00 7 9-0 (4)

Br Ch g Anjaal - Lindoras Grace Brandon Wilkie (5)

O Miss K. McNeilly P. Traynor, Ireland

B Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd

Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 14l behind Gleneagle Bay at 200-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 1m last month. Official BHA Rating 51

DECLARED RUNNERS 8

2023: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 8.

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7.

Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Philos (IRE), 5-1 Billy Bathgate (GB), 11-2 Tafsir (USA), 6-1 Ebony Maw (GB), 8-1 Laudable (GB), Anjician (IRE), 10-1 Bouncing Bobby (IRE), 14-1 The Navigator (GB)

2ND

3RD 4TH TIME

RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST

EBONY MAW bumped into an in-form rival when runner-up over 1m4f at Thirsk and, stepping back up in trip off just 1lb higher than his last winning mark, he edges preference. Philos bounced back to form when a creditable second over an extended 1m4f at Newcastle and, nudged up 1lb, he can make his presence felt. Laudable completes the shortlist on his first start for a new stable, and the betting may prove informative.

totewin: Ebony Maw toteeachway: Philos

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Stewards

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Veterinary Officer

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Veterinary Surgeons

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Medical Officers

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Commentator

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First Race 2.15 - THE VIRGIN BET RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028 the third £1014 and the fourth £507 for maiden two yrs old, which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, April 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb. 12 entries at £40 - Closed April 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 6 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.45 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719 the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 52 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to April 26th, 2024, have not ridden more than 50 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 25 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 19 entries at £35. - Closed April 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) A SS SEE PAGE 10 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 3.15 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5050 to the winning horse The second to receive £2370 the third £1184, the fourth £592 and the fifth £295 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 59-78 (also open to such horses rated 79 and 80; such horses rated 58 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £45 stake if the horse is rated 59 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 58 or lower with £36 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 20 entries at £45. - Closed April 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3984; Second £1993; Third £996; Fourth £498; Fifth £249 (Penalty Value £5050.80) SS

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.50 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 4lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 14 entries at £40. - Closed April 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3303; Second £1652; Third £826; Fourth £413; Fifth £206. (Penalty Value £4187.20) SS SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE. Fifth Race 4.25 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS “CONFINED” HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (for horses which have won no more than ONE race) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-58 which have not won more than one race (also open to such horses rated 59 and 60; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 11lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 6lb. BOBBY’S BAR has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 8 entries at £35. - Closed April 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 5.00 - THE VIRGIN BET BEST ODDS DAILY RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (for horses in Bands C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028 the third £1014 and the fourth £507 for maiden three, four and five yrs old only which are in Bands C and D. Enter by noon, April 23rd and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st 2lb; fillies 9st 11lb Allowances: Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). 10 entries at £40 - Closed April 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3414; Second £1706; Third £854; Fourth £426. (Penalty Value £4320) SS SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.35 - THE VIRGIN BET FIVES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £35 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £28 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 27th. Lowest weight 8st 9lb; Highest weight 9st 9lb Penalties, after April 20th, 2024, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £35. - Closed April 23rd, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2890; Second £1446; Third £722; Fourth £361; Fifth £181. (Penalty Value £3663.80) SS SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

2024 FIXTURES

MAY

Thursday 02 Tennent’s Raceday Afternoon Flat

Tuesday 14 Spring Racenight Evening Flat

Wednesday 22 Fitzdares Raceday Afternoon Flat

JUNE

Monday 03 June Raceday Afternoon Flat

Saturday 22 Unite Scotland Summer Raceday Afternoon Flat

JULY

Sunday 07 Family Raceday Afternoon Flat

Monday 08 Summer Sizzler Raceday Afternoon Flat

Monday 15 Glasgow Fair Family Raceday Afternoon Flat

Monday 22 July Raceday Afternoon Flat

Monday 29 Virgin Bet Raceday Afternoon Flat

AUGUST

Saturday 10 Scottish Sun Ladies Night Evening Flat

Monday 12 August Raceday Afternoon Flat

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 19 Ayr Gold Cup Opening Day Afternoon Flat

Friday 20 Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day Afternoon Flat

Saturday 21 Ayr Gold Cup Afternoon Flat

OCTOBER

Tuesday 01 October Raceday Afternoon Flat

Thursday 10 Tennents Raceday Afternoon Flat

Monday 28 October Raceday Afternoon Jumps

NOVEMBER

Saturday 02 November Saturday Raceday Afternoon Jumps

Wednesday 13 November Raceday Afternoon Jumps