7 MIGHTY THUNDER (GB) (29) 011612
B g Malinas (GER) - Cool Island (IRE)
Allson Sparkle Ltd
C. and Mrs Wilson
8 11-1
Tom Scudamore
Lucinda Russell, Kinross
Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Allson Wholesale Won three hurdle races, a NH flat race and three chases from 2m to 4m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 1l by Time To Get Up when second of 20 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Midlands National at Uttoxeter over 4m 2f last month. This is more demanding. Official BHA Rating 144
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Welcome to the final race meeting of 2024.
We’d like to start by expressing our gratitude to all the owners who have chosen to run their horses with us today, in what has been unseasonally mild weather, your support is truly appreciated and essential to making these racedays possible. We’d also like to extend a warm thank you to each of our valued customers for joining us your presence brings energy and excitement to the course.
As the season shifts, this will be the final Autumn menu in Silks cafe featuring hearty, seasonal favourites to keep you warm. I highly recommend the pumpkin soup.
Our feature race of the day the “Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Chase” is sure to be highly competitive with Nicky Alexander, Nicky Richards and Ben Haslam all looking to prevail with their runners
I’d like to thank Virgin Bet and LiveScore for their continued support of the course.
I should also wish to take this opportunity to thank the team here at Ayr for their dedication and hard work which go a long way to ensuring the success of days like these
Looking ahead to 2025 we have our feature raceday on January 2, in addition to top racing we will have the McDonald Brothers entertaining us during the day together with top prizes to be won including a fabulous trip to Rome.
Finally, after the final race we have entertainment with Scot Nicol playing in Western House between 5pm and 8pm.
David Brown Managing Director Ayr Racecourse
Don’t forget our next meeting... TUESDAY 2ND JANUARY
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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
Miss Lucy Brown
2.50
Ross Chapman 1.45
Mr John Dixon 1.45
Alan Doyle
1.45 3.25
Derek Fox
1.15, 1.45, 3.25
Jamie Hamilton 1.15, 1.45
TRAINERS
N. W. Alexander
1.15, 2.15
Deborah Cole 12.45 3.25 S. R. B. Crawford 12.45, 2.50
3.25
Peter Kavanagh
1.45, 2.50
Bruce Lynn 1.15, 2.15
Ryan Mania 1.15, 2.50
Richie McLernon 2.15 2.50
Danny McMenamin
1.15, 1.45, 2.15, 2.50 3.25
2.50
Nathan Moscrop 1.15
Danny Mullins 12.45, 2.50
Craig Nichol 1.15, 1.45, 2.50, 3.25
Conor Rabbitt
1.45, 2.15, 2.50, 3.25
Patrick Wadge 12.45
Chris Ward
12.45, 3.25
Joe Williamson 1.45
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RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 270 runners, 17%) runs KANDOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs KANDOR LONGEST TRAVELLER: STEP OUT trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
1 STEP OUT (IRE) (11) 2U2125 BF 5 11-11
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Knockcroghery (IRE) Danny Mullins J
O Mr Simon Munir/Mr Isaac Souede S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mr J. Nicholson The Sporting Life S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 6f on good ground. Well beaten at 15-8fav behind Saracen Beau when fifth of 12 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 2m (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 117
2 KANDOR (FR) (32) 203-125 D 5 11-11
Br B g Joshua Tree (IRE) - Kadouna (FR)
O Mr J. C. G. Chua
Patrick Wadge J
Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B S.C.E.A. Ecurie Biraben & A. Gilibert Ian Macleod & Co Ltd, Chuanglee Cash & Carry Ltd S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 4f on good ground. Well beaten at 3-1 behind Shoeshine Boy when fifth of 8 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Hexham over 2m 7f (soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 117
3 IMMORTAL FAME (IRE) (15) 2112-P2 D 8
Br B g Fame And Glory - Calverleigh Court (IRE)
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
11-2
Chris Ward (3) J
Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Lewisham Developments Limited S
Winner of five hurdle races from 2m 4f to 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 14l by Billytherealbigred when second of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing in a chase at Bangor-on-Dee over 2m 4f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 108
DECLARED RUNNERS 3
2023:MEETING ABANDONED
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2. Stewards Note:
KANDOR: Following its run on 12/10/2024 it was reported that the horse ran flat. Probable S.P’s: 6-5 Step Out (IRE), 7-4 Kandor (FR), 7-2 Immortal Fame (IRE)
2ND
4TH TIME
3RD
Step Out has something to prove after his recent fifth-placed defeat in a novice hurdle here and a switch to chasing will hopefully perk his interest. Fellow chase debutant Kandor may appreciate a return to this distance and the five-year-old isn’t taken lightly. However, IMMORTAL FAME arrives on the back of a solid second to a progressive rival over fences at Bangor and he could put his chase experience to good use.
totewin: Immortal Fame
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LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): L Russell (45 wins from 270 runners, 17%) runs EVALUATION
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): L Russell (5 wins from 34 runners, 15%) runs EVALUATION
LONGEST TRAVELLER: SPLIT STONE & GORVENNEC trained by N Alexander, Kinneston, 93 miles.
1 CLONDAW FAME (IRE) (1109) 444//- 7 11-0
Br B g Fame And Glory - Aguida (FR) Ryan Mania J
O Mr N. M. L. Ewart
James Ewart, Langholm T
B Parkville Stud Fitzdares S
Unplaced in all three starts. Well beaten at 5-1fav behind Johnnywho when fourth of 8 on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Rathcannon over 3m in October ‘21. He is wearing a hood for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating2 EVALUATION (GB) (32)
Br B g Dubawi (IRE) - Estimate (IRE)
6 11-0
Derek Fox J
O Lady I & Ms Catriona Good Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Queen Elizabeth II Bunker Hill Dexters, Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S Beaten 12l behind Manxman at 40-1 when 13th of 24 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 2m 2f (soft) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. A smart performer on the Flat who is sure to take all the beating on his hurdles bow Official BHA Rating -
3 GORVENNEC (FR) (32) P-415
Br B g Martaline - Rolandale (FR)
5 11-0
Bruce Lynn J
O Miss Jean Matterson N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Jacky Thomas Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 3m on good ground. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Lost Frequencies when fifth of 9 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Hexham over 2m (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
4 SPLIT STONE (GB) (181) 0
5 11-0
Br B g Clovis du Berlais (FR) - Highland Burn Jamie Hamilton J
O Rhona & Erin Donnelly N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr Richard D. J. Fitton Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
Dam a lightly raced maiden. Well beaten at 16-1 behind Takt De Touques when seventh of 8 on his racecourse debut at Perth over 2m (good to soft) in May Official BHA Rating -
5 BLOW A FORTUNE (IRE) (18) 40 5 10-7
Br Ch m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Roseaway (IRE)
Danny McMenamin J
O Miss Valerie Renwick Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Unplaced in both starts over hurdles. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Bold Light when eighth of 10 on her latest outing in a maiden hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating -
6 BREADALBANE LASS (GB) (285) 6P- 4 10-7
Br B f Telescope (IRE) - Swift Getaway (IRE)
Craig Nichol J
O Mr R. Michael Smith R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Andrew M. McDiarmid
Unplaced in both NH starts. Pulled up at the last when 200-1 at Catterick over 2m (soft) in a maiden hurdle race won by Maasai Mara in February on her hurdling debut. Official BHA Rating -
7 CATCHA FLIGHT (GB) (11) 60 4 10-7
Br B f Lucky Speed (IRE) - Best Flight (IRE)
O kimos
Nathan Moscrop J
R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B David Spence Champfleurie Equestrian S
Unplaced in both NH starts. Well beaten at 125-1 behind Saracen Beau when 10th of 12 on her hurdling debut over this course and distance (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
Hood worn first time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 1, 2.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Evaluation (GB), 3-1 Clondaw Fame (IRE), 10-1 Gorvennec (FR), 14-1 Blow A Fortune (IRE), 25-1 Split Stone (GB), 66-1 Breadalbane Lass (GB), Catcha Flight (GB)
1ST
2ND
3RD 4TH TIME
RACE RESULT DISTANCES
Decent Flat performer EVALUATION ticks plenty of the right boxes on his hurdles bow. Lucinda Russell’s charge finished a respectable 13th in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last month and he certainly won’t be found lacking for stamina in this discipline. Irish point winner Gorvennec failed to make much of an impact in a bumper at Hexham 32 days ago, but better is expected now tackling timber. Nick Alexander’s five-year-old is feared most, ahead of Blow A Fortune totewin: Evaluation toteeachway: Gorvennec
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TODAY’S JOCKEY TO WATCH - RICHIE MCLERNON
McLernon wouldn’t be a regular rider at Ayr over the years but he’s a regular go-to jockey for the JP McManus operation and heads north for 2 rides today for regular employer Ben Haslam. The jockey had a winner at Fontwell on Friday after successes at Uttoxeter and Newcastle the week before and top-weight Ilikedthewayurthinkin would appear to be his best chance today in the 4-runner 3-miles handicap chase at 1.45 The JP McManus owned gelding was a highly-rated youngster with Gavin Cromwell in Ireland but he’s won two chases at Cartmel under McLernon this summer and looks sure to be suited by today’s good ground.
6% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 2 WINS FROM 34 RIDES
TODAY’S TRAINER TO WATCH - SANDY THOMSON
Sandy was back in the winners’ enclosure at Kelso on Saturday with the Ray Green owned Gold Des Bois which became the well-known Scottish racing supporter’s 500th winner in all guises, all the way through from point-to-points to his dual Scottish Grand National winner Merigo. The trainer’s had a few cracks at the Scottish Grand National himself with one of his best-known horses, Seeyouatmidnight, finishing third to Vicente back in 2016 Yorkhill and Harrytheviking have been other stable stars over the years and the trainer looks to have plenty of young horses to ensure another successful season as he looks to build on his current total of 11 winners since the new campaign started in April.
14% SUCCESS RATE AT AYR OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS 17 WINS FROM 124 RUNNERS
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for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8000 Prize Money.£4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242.
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Richards (27 wins from 163 runners, 17%) runs SUMMERGROUNDS
TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs SUMMERGROUNDS
LONGEST TRAVELLER: BATHGATE trained by Mrs P Kirby, Richmond, 141 miles.
1 C’EST QUELQU’UN (FR) (46) 11P6-PP D 7 12-0
Br Bl g Buck’s Boum (FR) - Sangrilla (FR)
O Mr A. B. Hamilton
B Mr Jean-Pierre Marquet
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
Andrew Hamilton, Carluke T
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m 3f to 2m 7f on good and soft ground. Pulled up 3 out when 18-1 at Listowel over 3m (soft - heavy) in a chase won by Galon De Vauzelle in September on his latest outing. Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 100
2 BLAZING COURT (IRE) (86) 53P-321 6 11-11
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Bright Blaze (IRE)
Mr John Dixon (7) J
O Mrs S. F. Dixon John Dixon, Carlisle T
B J. H. Kidd Messrs J Dixon & Son S
A winner at 9-2 in a chase at Worcester over 2m 4f (good) on his latest outing in August, beating Police Academy by 1 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Keighley Official BHA Rating 97
3 LOVE THAT (IRE) (16) 013F-4F 5 11-11
Br Ch m Vendangeur (IRE) - Oscars Vision (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Rainton Construction (Scotland ) Ltd R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Joshua Pim Rainton Construction ( Scotland ) Ltd S
A winner of a point-to-point at 2m 4f on good ground. Fell at the 5th when 66-1 over this course and distance (good to soft) in a hurdle race won by Celestial Fashion last month on her latest outing. Official BHA Rating 97
4 EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN (IRE) (18) 0-42050 6 11-9
Br B g The Gurkha (IRE) - Ravish Ross Chapman J
O Trading Products Limited Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Glenvale Stud & Edgeridge Ltd Trading Products Limited S
Placed in seven hurdle races from 19 NH starts. Beaten 18l behind Old Gregorian at 18-1 when 10th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 95
5 SUMMERGROUNDS (GB) (38) 45-1323
8 11-7
Br B g Phoenix Reach (IRE) - Hannah Jacques (IRE) Danny McMenamin J
O Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Nicky Richards Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m 5f on good ground. Third of 11 behind Double Powerful beaten 13l at 4-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good) last month. Official BHA Rating 93
6 BATHGATE (GB) (16) 43-0052
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Comtesse du Sud (FR)
4 11-7
Joe Williamson (3) J
O Mr P. Kirby Philip Kirby, Richmond T
B Mill House Stud (Shropshire) Ltd Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd S
Placed in a hurdle race from eight starts. Beaten 1/2l by Adveram when second of 14 at 8-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race over this course and distance (good to soft) last month, his only placing from 8 starts. Official BHA Rating 94
7 DALILEO (IRE) (16) 532456 9 11-6
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Snow Queen (IRE)
O THP RACING & D A HARRISON RACING
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Barronstown Stud Atlas Concrete Ltd S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 3m on good to firm and good ground. Finished 8l behind Hapy La Vie when sixth of 10 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race here over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 92
8 BALRANALD (FR) (13) 06-0011 D 8 10-7
Br Gr g Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Shining Glory (GER) Jamie Hamilton J
O Mr J. P. G. Hamilton Alison Hamilton, Denholm T
B Ecurie Des Monceaux Tote S He has won three hurdle races and a chase from 2m 1f to 2m 4f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-1 in a hurdle race at Newcastle over 2m 1f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating National Question by 1 1/4l. Has also won at Sedgefield this season. Official BHA Rating 79
9 CAVE HILL
(GB) (182) P030P-0 5 10-2
Br Ch g Universal (IRE) - Belfast Central (IRE)
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Ian Duncan & Stephen Sinclair
Unplaced in all ten starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Not In Kansas when 11th of 15 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Perth over 2m 4f (good to soft) in May. Runs from 1lb out of handicap. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Official BHA Rating 73
10 DON’T LOOK BACK (GB) (49) 6005UP 6 10-2
Br Gr g Oasis Dream - Ronaldsay Derek Fox J
O Mr W. G. Young Jnr William Young Jnr, Carluke T
B Stowell Hill Ltd & D. Ludlow
Placed in a hurdle race from 17 NH starts. Pulled up 2 out when 28-1 at Perth over 2m 4f (good) in a hurdle race won by Limerick Leader in September on his latest outing. Runs from 4lb out of handicap. Official BHA Rating 70
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 4, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Summergrounds (GB), 4-1 Bathgate (GB), 11-2 Balranald (FR), 6-1 Blazing Court (IRE), 10-1 Dalileo (IRE), 11-1 C’Est Quelqu’un (FR), 12-1 Evenwood Sonofagun (IRE), 33-1 Don’t Look Back (GB), 40-1 Cave Hill (GB), 50-1 Love That (IRE)
The hat-trick seeking Balranald must enter calculations in his current mood and a 4lb rise in the ratings for his recent triumph at Newcastle looks more than fair. However, SUMMERGROUNDS’ third behind two subsequent winners at Kelso last month couldn’t have worked out any better and Nicky Richards’ gelding shades the verdict. Bathgate is unlikely to be far away if reproducing his latest runner-up effort over C&D.
totewin: Summergrounds toteeachway: Balranald
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THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier)
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for four yrs old and upwards, x Total prize fund £15000 Prize Money.£7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645, the third £1822 and the fourth £912.
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Alexander (43 wins from 244 runners, 18%) runs ARTIC ROW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs NO REGRETS LONGEST TRAVELLER: ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN trained by B Haslam, Middleham, 164 miles.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (IRE) (79) 0-03113 10 12-0
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Sway (FR)
Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Mrs Noreen McManus
Winner of two hurdle races and four chases from 2m 1f to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to yieldingsoft. Third of 6 behind Tommie Beau beaten 8l at 10-3 on his latest outing in a chase at Cartmel over 3m 1f (heavy) in August. Has won twice at Cartmel this season. Official BHA Rating 121
2 ARTIC ROW (GB) (32) 1F115-U C
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Line Artic (FR)
Danny McMenamin J
O Ken McGarrity & Walker,Wheeler,Wheeler N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Wood Farm Stud Nairn’s Oatcakes Ltd, Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S
He has won a hurdle race and three chases from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Unseated rider when 9-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Backbyjet last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 115
3 NO REGRETS (IRE) (32) 20-134F D 10 11-7
Br B g Presenting - E Mac (IRE) Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Tony Killoran & Tarzan Bloodstock Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Mr J. McMahon Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S Winner of two hurdle races and three chases from 2m 3f to 3m on good and soft ground. Fell 2 out when 6-1 at Hexham over 2m 4f (good to soft) in a chase won by Backbyjet last month on his latest outing. Official BHA Rating 114
4 EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE (IRE) (16) 0-22205 C D 8 10-13
Br Gr g Doyen (IRE) - Magie de Toulouse (FR) J
O YERMANMILAN SYNDICATE
NON-RUNNER
N. W. Alexander, Kinneston T
B Mr James Cummins & Ms Jacqueline Taylor Kinneston Bloodstock Ltd S He has won a hurdle race and two chases from 2m 4f to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Finished 10l behind Destiny Is All when fifth of 6 at 7-2 on his latest outing in a chase over this course and distance (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 106
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
Visor worn by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE), No Regrets (IRE), 3-1 Artic Row (GB)
Row behind Official
This may prove a good opportunity for ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN to return to winning ways. Ben Haslam’s charge was thwarted in his hat-trick bid when finishing third at Cartmel in August but, easing in trip off an unchanged mark, he gets the nod ahead of Artic Row Nick Alexander’s gelding didn’t get further than the first on his seasonal reappearance at Hexham, but he boasts form figures of 91111 at this venue and must enter calculations. No Regrets is also noteworthy. totewin:
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THE LIVESCORE BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4)
(Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) for three yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £8500 Prize Money.£4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257
RACE STATISTICS YOUR RACE-BY-RACE FACTS, FANCIES FORM & STATISTICS
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): S R B Crawford (23 wins from 133 runners, 17%) runs KINBARA FIRSTDRAFT TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Sayer (2 wins from 5 runners, 40%) runs HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
WEIGHTWATCHER: MALANGEN won off a handicap mark of 97, his rating is now down 5lb to 92.
LONGEST TRAVELLER: KINBARA FIRSTDRAFT trained by S R B Crawford, Ireland.
colours no horse age st-lb
1 FOUROFAKIND (IRE) (10) 260114 D 5 12-0
Br B or Br g Make Believe - In The House (IRE)
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Mrs G Jenkinson and Mrs B Butterworth Lizzie Quinlan, Appleby-in-Westmorland T
B Mr Kahlil DeBurca & Nawara Stud Ltd. A.W. Jenkinson Forest Products S
He has won four hurdle races from 2m to 2m 4f on good and soft ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Castle Rushen when fourth of 9 at 9-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) earlier this month. Has won twice at Perth this season. Official BHA Rating 117
2 QUID PRO QUO (IRE) (28) 22325-0 D 8 11-13
Br Ch g Beat Hollow - Thieving Gypsy (IRE)
Richie McLernon J
O Mr John P. McManus Ben Haslam, Middleham T
B Rosetown Bloodstock Ltd
He has won two hurdle races, a NH flat race and a chase from 2m to 2m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Well beaten at 33-1 behind Billy Boi Blue when last of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Wetherby over 3m (good to soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 116
3 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (GB) (35) 0-F31 5 11-12
Br B g Highland Reel (IRE) - Celestial Harmony
O Mrs Mary Lewis
B Lady Jennifer Green
Danny McMenamin J
Dianne Sayer, Penrith T
A winner at 22-1 in a hurdle race at Ludlow over 2m 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Mostly Sunny by 17l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Mrs Melanie Rowley Official BHA Rating 115
4 KINBARA FIRSTDRAFT (IRE) (56) 00-3106 5 11-7
Br Ch g Koropick (IRE) - Kimberely Bay (IRE)
Danny Mullins J
O Jetmac Syndicate S. R. B. Crawford, Northern Ireland T
B Mrs Patricia Croke
A winner of a hurdle race at 2m on good to firm ground. Finished 13l behind Ashington when sixth of 8 at 10-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Kelso over 2m 5f (good) in September Official BHA Rating 110
5 FUGITIVES DRIFT (IRE) (200) PP/P314- D 9 11-4
Br B g Yeats (IRE) - Shebeganit (IRE) Miss Lucy Brown (7) J
O Miss Lucy Brown Gary Rutherford, Jedburgh T
B J. A. Lane & R. Lane
Winner of three hurdle races, a chase and a point-to-point from 2m to 2m 4f on good and heavy ground. Finished 14l behind Inviction when fourth of 6 at 7-2fav on his latest outing in a point-to-point race at Overton over 3m (good) in April. Having his first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating 107
6 KILBRAINY (IRE) (20) 16-0001 D 8 11-4
Br Br g Beat Hollow - Portryan Native (IRE) Ryan Mania J
O Mr Dan Macdonald Sandy Thomson, Greenlaw T
B Miss Marie Murphy Sandy Thomson S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f and 2m 5f on good to soft ground. A winner at 22-1 in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 4f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Dominic’s Fault by a short head.
Official BHA Rating 107
7 FOLLOW CHARLIE (IRE) (27) 14146-0 CD 5 11-0
Br B g Court Cave (IRE) - Lucyintheskywith (IRE) Craig Nichol J
O Riverside Racing R. Mike Smith, Galston T
B Mr Oliver Broderick Tote S
Successful in two hurdle races at 2m 4f on good to soft and heavy ground. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Blue Fin when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (soft) last month. Official BHA Rating 103
8 MALANGEN (IRE) (10) 554630 D 9 10-3
Br B g Born To Sea (IRE) - Lady’s Locket (IRE)
Peter Kavanagh (3) J
O T Hunter & D A Harrison Racing Lisa Harrison, Wigton T
B Miss Madeline Burns Atlas Concrete Ltd S Has won nine hurdle races and a chase from 2m to 2m 4f on ground varying from good to soft. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Slugger when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Carlisle over 2m 1f (good to soft) earlier this month. Official BHA Rating 92 (-2)
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 5.
Probable S.P’s: 7-2 Kilbrainy (IRE), 4-1 Fourofakind (IRE), Highly Recommended (GB), 6-1 Follow Charlie (IRE), 8-1 Kinbara Firstdraft (IRE), 14-1 Malangen (IRE), 16-1 Quid Pro Quo (IRE), 18-1 Fugitives Drift (IRE)
Fourofakind lost little in defeat when finishing fourth over 2m4f at Carlisle earlier this month and, with his sights lowered off an unchanged mark, he warrants the utmost respect. That said, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED edges preference. He fairly bolted up over an extended 2m5f at Ludlow last month and, making his handicap debut for the in-form Dianne Sayer team, he looks the one to side with. Fellow last-time-out winner Kilbrainy is respected most of the remainder.
totewin: Highly Recommended
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THE LIVESCORE BET
OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE
(CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE)
for four and five yrs old x Total prize fund £4999
Prize Money.£2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313
LEADING COURSE TRAINER (19-24): N Richards (27 wins from 163 runners, 17%) runs CASTLE CARROCK TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): N Richards (3 wins from 9 runners, 33%) runs CASTLE CARROCK LONGEST TRAVELLER: PORTNABLAGH trained by P Traynor, Ireland.
1 CASTLE CARROCK (IRE) (-)
Br B g Mahler - Myztique (IRE)
O Mr R. Bewley
5 11-2
Danny McMenamin J
Nicky Richards, Greystoke T
B Ms M. McKenna Equine Products Ltd (Equine Nutrition) S
Dam won twice in NH flat races at 2m and over hurdles at 2m 2f His yard have been amongst the winners of late and he must enter calculations first time up. Official BHA Rating -
2 GLENVILLE (GB) (186) 0
Br B or Br g Getaway (GER) - Glenora Gale (IRE)
4 11-2
Craig Nichol J
O Distillery Racing Club Ewan Whillans, Hawick T
B Distillery Stud Sport Of Kings Classic Racewear S
Half-brother to Ebony Gale, won four times in chases at 2m 7f and 3m, in NH flat race at 1m 7f and over hurdles at 1m 7f Well beaten at 25-1 when 10th of 11 on his racecourse debut at Haydock over 2m (good) in May Official BHA Rating -
3 JACK DEMPSEY (GB) (-)
Br Br c Jack Hobbs - Belfast Central (IRE)
4 11-2
Alan Doyle (5) J
O Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan Ian Duncan, Coylton T
B Stephen Sinclair & Ian Duncan
Dam a lightly raced maiden. The market may prove the best guide to his chances first time out. Official BHA Rating -
4 PORTNABLAGH (IRE) (32) P
Br B g Berkshire (IRE) - Chosen Law (IRE)
4 11-2
Derek Fox J
O Miss K. McNeilly P. Traynor, Ireland T
B Kedrah House Stud
Dam unraced. Pulled up when 8-1fav at Portrush over 3m in a point-to-point race won by Kovanis last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Karen McNeilly in Ireland. Official BHA Rating -
5
WILD REIVER
(IRE) (-)
Br B g Valirann (FR) - Supreme Benny (IRE)
5 11-2
Conor Rabbitt (5) J
O Reiver Racing Syndicate Iain Jardine, Carrutherstown T
B Robert B. Hodgins Iain Jardine Racing Ltd S
Dam unraced. Looks a fascinating contender on paper, though the application of a hood on his debut is a slight concern. Nevertheless, he is respected. Official BHA Rating -
6
SHES ALL PRIDE
(IRE) (172) 2
Br B f Order of St George (IRE) - Ballyallia Pride (IRE)
O Knowle Racing Stables Limited
4 10-9
Chris Ward (3) J
Deborah Cole, Solihull T
B Mrs E. Costelloe Lewisham Developments Limited S Half-sister to Itswhatunitesus, won twice over hurdles at 2m and in NH flat race at 2m. Beaten 18l by The Great Nudie when second of 15 at 5-1fav in a point-to-point at Ballingarry over 3m in May Having her first run for a new stable today Official BHA Rating -
DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Hood worn first time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 4.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Castle Carrock (IRE), 3-1 Wild Reiver (IRE), 5-1 Shes All Pride (IRE), 10-1 Jack Dempsey (GB), 12-1 Portnablagh (IRE), 16-1 Glenville (GB)
2ND
3RD 4TH TIME
RACE RESULT DISTANCES 1ST
CASTLE CARROCK is out of a bumper winner and is a close relation to a useful chase winner. This looks a good starting point and he rates the one to side with first time up for the in-form Nicky Richards yard. Runner-up on her only point-to-point start, Shes All Pride commands respect on her Rules debut, while Wild Reiver and Glenville are a couple of others to consider. totewin: Castle Carrock
GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME
toteeachway: Shes All Pride
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2025 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
JANUARY
Monday 02 Golf Inn Prestwick New Year’s Raceday Afternoon Jumps
APRIL
Friday 11 2025 Coral Scottish Grand National Ladies Day Afternoon Jumps
Saturday 12 2025 Coral Scottish Grand National Afternoon Jumps
SEPTEMBER
Friday 19 2025 Ayr Gold Cup: Ladies Day Afternoon Flat
Saturday 20 2025 Ayr Gold Cup Saturday Afternoon Flat
Stewards
Adrian Smith (Chief Steward)
Philip Spottiswood (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Amanda Hammersley (Trainee Stewards’ Panel Chair)
Daniel Andrews, Michael Eyre Lauren Thomson
Starters
Jason Callaghan, Russell Garritty
Judge Fraser Perratt
Clerk of the Scales
Michael Hamilton
Veterinary Officer
Arthur Kidd
Veterinary Surgeons
John Sutton, David Sutton, Natalie Nimbley
Medical Officers
Drs Andy Maylon, Anthony Hampson, Alice Drysdale, Suzy Gibson
Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers, Linda Porter, James Bonar, Tracey Hamilton
Commentator
Gareth Topham
Betting Ring Manager
Alastair McCreadie
Managing Director
David Brown
Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman
Graeme Anderson - 07768 651261 - @ClerkAyr
Raceday Operations Manager Ross Donald - 07724 903819
rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk
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Mark Gajic - 07789 981089
First Race 12.45 - THE LIVESCORE BET BEST ODDS DAILY NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187 and the third £1093 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £41 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. LIVESCORE has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 13 entries at £41 - Closed November 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909 (Penalty Value £4752.90) SEE PAGE 9 FOR THIS RACE.
Second Race 1.15 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4629 to the winning horse The second to receive £2132, the third £1065 and the fourth £533 for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, November 7th and pay £42 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Weights: 11st each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 18 entries at £42. - Closed November 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3547; Second £1774; Third £887; Fourth £444 (Penalty Value £4629.10) SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE.
Third Race 1.45 - THE VIRGIN BET EVERY SATURDAY MONEY BACK HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5)
Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4224 to the winning horse The second to receive £1944, the third £972, the fourth £486 and the fifth £242. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100 Enter by noon, November 7th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 21 entries at £40 - Closed November 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3231; Second £1615; Third £808; Fourth £404; Fifth £202 (Penalty Value £4224.80)
SEE PAGE 16 FOR THIS RACE.
Fourth Race 2.15 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £7921 to the winning horse The second to receive £3645 the third £1822 and the fourth £912. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-140 (also open to such horses rated 141 and 142 - see Standard Conditions). £71 stake if the horse is rated 114 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 113 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each steeple chase won 7lb. VIRGIN BET has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. Horses which have been placed in the first eight in this race will be eligible to enter THE CHALLENGER STAYING CHASE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE) to be run over a distance of Three Miles About One and a Half Furlongs (3m 1f 100 yds) at Warwick on 27th March, 2025 11 entries at £71 - Closed November 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £6059; Second £3029; Third £1515; Fourth £758. (Penalty Value £7921.50) Weights raised 14lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SEE PAGE 19 FOR THIS RACE.
Fifth Race 2.50 - THE LIVESCORE BET DAILY PRICE BOOSTS HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4488 to the winning horse The second to receive £2065, the third £1032, the fourth £516 and the fifth £257 for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £39 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Penalties, after November 2nd, 2024, for each hurdle race won 7lb. LIVESCORE has generously sponsored this race. A memento will be presented to the winning owner A cash prize will also be presented to the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 22nd March, 2025 In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Cab On Target Series qualifier 17 entries at £39 - Closed November 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £3433; Second £1716; Third £859; Fourth £429; Fifth £214. (Penalty Value £4488.85)
SEE PAGE 20 FOR THIS RACE.
Sixth Race 3.25 - THE LIVESCORE BET OPEN NATIONAL HUNT FLAT RACE (CLASS 5) (Category 2 Elimination) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2722 to the winning horse The second to receive £1254, the third £626 and the fourth £313 for four and five yrs old only, which have not run under any recognised Rules of Racing, except National Hunt Flat races, Irish National Hunt Flat races or French AQPS Flat races. Enter by noon, November 7th and pay £24 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. November 11th. Weights: 11st 2lb each Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a race 7lb Of 2 races 10lb. The Riders’ Allowances under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code may be claimed in this race. 15 entries at £24. - Closed November 7th, 2024. Owners Prize Money Winner £2086; Second £1043; Third £521; Fourth £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46)
SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.
