Racecards
18:55 Ayr
D.M. Hall Classified Stakes (Class D)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Good
Crow Wood
48- Form 50-1310
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Trainer J G Given
- Jockey D McGaffin
tracked leader, led halfway, ridden over 2f out and kept on well
- Form 000500
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
soon led, headed halfway, ridden and soon weakened
- Form 000000
- Age 7
- Weight 9-3
always behind
- Form 112
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Lady Herries
- Jockey Tony Culhane
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace, no chance with winner
- Form 412336
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Dean McKeown
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out and weakened final furlong
Border Tale
21- Form 236125
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Hayley Turner
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
- Form 500654
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
In depth
Verdict
The consistent Crow Wood could be the key to this tricky little contest, with Wunderwood and Border Tale also expected to be involved in the shake-up. Although a move for Fast Foil could be interesting for those willing to stick with Mick Channon's charge after a number of missed opportunities of late. However, Crow Wood, who ran no sort of race at York last time, is better judged on his previous form this term - which saw him land a decent handicap at Haydock in June. He showed a willing attitude on that occasion and and a repeat dose will make him hard to beat here.