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17:00 Ayr
Bet At BetVictor.com Apprentice Handicap (Class 6)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 7f 50y
- Going: Soft, Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
- £2,500 added
- Winner: £1,704
- 2nd: £503
- 3rd: £252
- Form 3346-8
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer M Dods
- Jockey Lee Topliss
held up in rear but in touch, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong ran on well
- Form 12-1522
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey A Carter
chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance when hung left over 1f out, faded final furlong
- Form 795221
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer D Carroll
- Jockey Neil Farley
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 942471
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey D M Simmonson
chased leaders effort over 2f out, soon one pace
- Form 8-45740
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Julie Burke
held up in rear, weakened over 2f out
- Form 057-7
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey Ned Curtis
led, hard pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
Oakbrook
5- Form 00-304
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Mrs A Duffield
- Jockey Amy Ryan
tracking leader when stumbled and unseated rider 5f out
- Form 124377
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 58
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Mick Slates and REGAL ACCLAIM finished one-two last time in a 7f Doncaster handicap but, although it's a close call, the Tim Easterby gelding is taken to reverse placings on revised terms, especially as he already has winning form on the forecast soft ground. Mick Slates is on the upgrade though and is likely to prove a tough nut to crack if handling the ground on which he's yet to perform with any real distinction. Pelican Rock appears to be in the handicapper's grip so Balti's Sister looks a likelier contender now reverting to a more suitable trip after an abortive attempt over the minimum trip last time.
Formwatch
Oddysey (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) In rear, kept on from over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 10l behind Dancheur (9-4) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Regal Acclaim (IRE) 9-4fav (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Mick Slates (8-1) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
Mick Slates (IRE) 9-2 (8-1) Tracked leaders and keen, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun beating Regal Acclaim (8-10) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Balti's Sister (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Dwelt held up, not troubled leaders, 7th of 10, 5l behind Tenancy (8-5) at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) gs in Jun.
Madam Bonny (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 21l behind Double Cee (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Lord Franklin 5-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, never near leaders, 7th of 13, 8l behind Double Cee (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Oakbrook 40-1 (8-12) Keen prominent, ridden to lead approaching 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace and lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Dora's Sister (8-12) at Catterick 7f Classified Stakes (0-65) (3yo+) (6) sft.
Pelican Rock (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 24l behind Dora's Sister (8-12) at Catterick 7f Classified Stakes (0-65) (3yo+) (6) sft.