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17:45 Ayr

United Utilities E.b.f. Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 6f
  • Going: Good to Firm
  • Surface: Turf
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 13.24s
  • Off Time: 17:45:18
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

First Mate (IRE)

7/2

    2
    Silk -

    Rabbit Fighter (IRE)

    7/4

      1(5)
      Silk - Purple, Orange cross belts and diamond on cap

      First Mate (IRE)

      9 BF
      7/2
      • Form 4
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      went right at start, soon tracking leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on well

      2(3)
      Silk - White, Red epaulets, striped sleeves and cap

      Go On Green (IRE)

      70
      11/4
      • Form 2
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, hung left from over 1f out

      3(1)
      Silk - Grey, White hoop, Light Blue sleeves, Orange cap

      Rabbit Fighter (IRE)

      8
      7/4
      • Form 6
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      pushed along to lead, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied 1f out, one pace when hampered inside final furlong

      4(4)
      Silk - Red, Yellow sash, Black and White quartered cap

      Stay Active (USA)

      23
      7/2
      • Form 64
      • Age 2
      • Weight 9-3

      went right at start, outpaced in rear, stayed on final furlong, not troubled leaders

      5(2)
      Silk - Light Blue, Black star, Light Blue sleeves, Black stars, Light Blue cap, Black star

      Loch Clutha (IRE)

      12
      50/1
      • Form 776326
      • Age 2
      • Weight 8-12
      • Official Rating 57

      close up, outpaced halfway, weakened over 2f out, not much room from over 1f out

      In depth

      Verdict

      Not a strong maiden by any stretch of the imagination and First Mate could be good enough to account for Go On Green. Mark Johnston's colt (who should not be confused with the Roy Bowring charge of a similar name) was quietly backed at Carlisle on debut and showed every sign that he would be better for a step up in trip. Ed Dunlop won this two years ago with Epiphany and he is represented by Go On Green. Unfancied on debut, he ran a solid race at Folkestone and has to be in the reckoning on the long journey North. Rabbit Fighter shaped with some promise on his Newmarket debut and is likely to be raced up with the pace. Stay Active has ran green on two starts and is capable of better. Loch Clutha has been disappointing and is opposed. Having considered the alternatives, First Mate looks the percentage call.

      Formwatch

      First Mate (IRE) 7-2co-fav (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 4l behind Terry Molloy (8-11) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.

      Go On Green (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Chased winner 4f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Hythe Bay (8-0) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jun.

      Rabbit Fighter (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon with leader, ridden to lead 1f out, soon headed, no extra, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Hanging On (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.

      Stay Active (USA) 6-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, outpaced 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, 4th of 6, 2l behind Movethegoalposts (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.

      Loch Clutha (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out, last of 6, 6l behind Distant Flash (8-6) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo sll (6) frm in Jul.