Skip to content

Racecards

15:15 Ayr

Tote Bookmakers Stakes (Showcase Handicap) (Class C)

  • 12 Runners
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 0m 57.35s
  • 12 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Brigadore

5/1

    2
    Silk -

    Izmail (IRE)

    5/1

      3
      Silk -

      Sierra Vista

      12/1

        1(5)
        Silk - White and Royal Blue (halved), Black sleeves, White spots, Black cap

        Ptarmigan Ridge

        44
        12/1
        • Form 4502-00
        • Age 7
        • Weight 9-11

        tracked leaders, not much room final 2f, unlucky

        2(4)
        Silk - Red, White hoops, Pink cap

        Sierra Vista

        9
        12/1
        • Form 453500
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-10

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out and kept on after

        3(1)
        Silk - White, Dark Blue diamond and sleeves, Black cap

        Brigadore

        5
        5/1
        • Form 000545
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-2

        made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well under pressure, final furlong

        4(11)
        Silk - Orange, White armlets, quartered cap

        Hiccups

        18
        5/1
        • Form 623201
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-2

        slowly into stride and reminders, ridden halfway, some headway final furlong, nearest finish

        5(10)
        Silk - Red, White Cross of Lorraine, diabolo on sleeves

        Izmail (IRE)

        18
        5/1
        • Form 000-000
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-1

        tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra inside

        6(9)
        Silk - BEIGE, BLACK epaulets, ORANGE cap

        Sharp Hat

        7
        7/2
        • Form 101632
        • Age 9
        • Weight 8-13

        prominent, ridden 2f our, kept on after

        7(3)
        Silk - Dark Blue, White sash and armlets, Red cap

        King's Ballet (USA)

        13
        14/1
        • Form 016000
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-12

        always behind

        8(7)
        Silk - Pink, Black epaulets, Pink sleeves, Black stars, Black cap

        College Maid (IRE)

        7 b
        14/1
        • Form 001040
        • Age 6
        • Weight 8-7

        mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace

        9(12)
        Silk - Dark Blue and Yellow (quartered), Yellow sleeves, Dark Blue spots, Dark Blue and Red quartered cap

        Fairgame Man

        7
        20/1
        • Form 352400
        • Age 5
        • Weight 8-6

        mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong

        10(2)
        Silk - White, Dark Blue stars, Dark Blue and White halved sleeves

        Rosie's Result

        71
        20/1
        • Form 60-0205
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-4

        chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on after

        11(6)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Pink stars, Royal Blue cap, Pink star

        Alfie Lee (IRE)

        7
        100/1
        • Form 60-0000
        • Age 6
        • Weight 7-12

        ridden over halfway and soon beaten

        12(8)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Pink stars, Royal Blue cap, Pink star

        Northern Svengali (IRE)

        7
        100/1
        • Form 0-00000
        • Age 7
        • Weight 7-12

        ridden over halfway and soon beaten

        In depth

        Verdict

        Surprisingly few can be seriously considered in the Showcase sprint and the vote goes to Hiccups while Sharp Hat, Brigadore and College Maid appear the main dangers. Lynda Ramsden's charge confirmed earlier impressions that he would be well suited by the minimum trip when coming late to land a fair Carlisle handicap late last month. The son of Polar Prince showed a tidy turn of acceleration and was value for more than the official winning margin as he was eased in the closing stages. The selection has been raised 6lb since but this lightly raced type remains open to plenty of improvement and looks a step ahead of the handicapper at present. Sharp Hat has been well placed to win on four occasions this term and has confirmed his well being with placed efforts in similar company at Beverley and Musselburgh. David Chapman's charge remains on a fair mark and looks sure to give another good account while Brigadore has tumbled in the weights and showed signs of a return to form when a close fifth in a competitive Newmarket handicap last time. College Maid is not the most consistent of animals but is only 2lb higher compared to her Musselburgh success last month so can't be discounted but Hiccups is the least exposed in the field and may have more to offer while the booking of Kieren Fallon lends further confidence.