Racecards
16:20 Ayr
Highfield Wines Handicap Hurdle (For The James Barclay Challenge Trophy) (Class 4)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £5,000 added
- Winner: £3,249
- 2nd: £954
- 3rd: £477
- 4th: £238
- Form 10/032-9
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer Mrs J Walton
- Jockey Mr A J Findlay
held up towards rear, headway before 6th, pushed along before 4 out, weakened before 3 out
- Form 60-4132
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Lucy Alexander
mid-division, reminders and weakened after 6th
- Form 611U6P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer James Moffatt
- Jockey Harry Haynes
in rear, weakened after 4 out
- Form 570476
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer Mrs Dianne Sayer
- Jockey Ryan Mania
held up mid-division, chased leaders 4 out, led before and blundered 3 out, headed before last, no extra
- Form 21-1333
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer J Wade
- Jockey B S Hughes
tracked leaders, led briefly before 3 out, ridden and mistake 2 out, kept on and no chance with winner from last
- Form 1-2P334
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer W Kinsey
- Jockey Charlie Huxley
led, mistake 4 out, ridden before 3 out, soon headed and weakened
- Form 608F1/9-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey B P Harding
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened
- Form 312P-06
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer Mrs Dianne Sayer
- Jockey James Reveley
tracked leader, not fluent 6th, soon weakened
- Form 0764
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Henry Brooke
towards rear, headway when blundered 4 out, went 4th before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, led before last, kept on strongly
In depth
Verdict
SPIRIT OF A NATION looks to have an easier task than when beaten a length at this track last time. Jim Goldie's charge is fancied to go one better in this company at the main expense of Romany Ryme, third at Carlisle on his latest outing and dropping down a grade today. Bangor winner Moufatango hasn't raced since 2011 and Master Murphy may need more time after finishing tailed off on his comeback at Kelso. Sam Lord has lost his way since landing a double at Sedgefield in December but Mac Steamy could make the frame if back to his best.
Formwatch
Master Murphy (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, hit 5th, went 2nd soon after, hit 3 out and lost 2nd, weakened before next, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Rhymers Ha' (10-9) at Kelso 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft in Dec.
Spirit of A Nation (IRE) 10-3 (10-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along before 4 out, led 2 out, blundered last, headed run-in, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Seven Is Lucky (11-0) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-120 (4) sft in Feb.
Sam Lord 20-1 (11-11) With leaders, lost place before 7th, pulled up, in a race won by Coverholder (9-7) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb, 9 ran.
Cool Baranca (GER) 66-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, 6th of 8, 47l behind Yesyoucan (11-12) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Feb.
Romany Ryme 7-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Everdon Brook (10-0) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Feb.
Mac Steamy (IRE) 13-2 (11-10) In touch, smooth headway 3 out, soon under pressure, weakened flat, 4th of 11, 17l behind Everaard (11-9) at Catterick 3m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Feb.
Moufatango (FR) 11-2 (11-8) Always towards rear, ridden 5th, slow next, weakened 3 out, 9th of 11, 27l behind Balamory Dan (10-9) at Sedgefield 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Aug '11.
Newdane Dancer (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, 6th of 14, 31l behind Golden Sparkle (11-5) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Feb.
A Southside Boy (GER) 11-1 (10-11) Mid-division, outpaced before 3 out, mistake 2 out, stayed on approaching last, never nearer, 4th of 16, 13l behind Coverholder (11-10) at Wetherby 2m cnd hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Feb.
Circus Clown (IRE) 18-1 (11-11) Held up in rear, pushed along before 6th, some headway next, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 47l behind Coverholder (9-7) at Kelso 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) hvy in Feb.