Racecards
17:20 Ayr
John Smith's Handicap (Class 5)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 1m 5f 13y
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £4,000 added
- Winner: £2,588
- 2nd: £770
- 3rd: £385
- 4th: £192
- Form 48-4149
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey P Makin
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 434507
- Age 6
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer M Dods
- Jockey T Hamilton
held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
- Form 26/4-616
- Age 8
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey D Tudhope
led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 735948
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey Julie Burke
always towards rear
- Form 695771
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 59
chased leaders, went 3rd over 3f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish
- Form 60-9712
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer A P Jarvis
- Jockey Harry Bentley
held up mid-division, headway 3f out, led well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
Vittachi
10- Form 28-0790
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer A C Whillans
- Jockey P Aspell
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 423215
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer G M Moore
- Jockey P McDonald
held up mid-division, took keen hold, led 3f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
Maid Of Meft
12- Form 314770
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey Lee Topliss
Nonrunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Jim Goldie's pair Forrest Flyer and Grandad Bill, who holds Royal Straight and Maid Of Meft on Musselburgh running, both have claims in this but Sennockian Storm has yet to she is effective on this surface. Silver Tigress has a bit to prove in this grade but Distant Waters could go well upped in trip and The Oil Magnate has winning form on soft ground and is lightly-raced for his age. HERRERA profited from a cool ride from apprentice Laura Barry to score at Beverley last month, however, and is only 2lb higher here. She should follow up if Paul Hanagan can get her settled over this longer trip.
Formwatch
Forrest Flyer (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In touch, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 13l behind Jonny Delta (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 5f hcp (4) gd.
The Oil Magnate 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 13l behind Hail Bold Chief (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Grandad Bill (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 6l behind Think Its All Over (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 5f hcp (4) gd.
Royal Straight 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear of mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 14, 11l behind Think Its All Over (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 5f hcp (4) gd.
Herrera (IRE) 4-1fav (8-12) Held up in mid-division, headway and edged left over 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead post, won at Beverley 1m 2f app hcp (6) gs in Aug beating Petomic (9-8) by ns, 9 ran.
Distant Waters 9-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Appyjack (8-11) at Kempton 1m 2f stks 0-55 (6) pol.
Vittachi 66-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 15l behind Aegean Destiny (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Silver Tigress 13-8fav (9-3) Keen in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace of leading pair, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Kian's Delight (9-1) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.
Sennockian Storm (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Raktiman (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.
Maid Of Meft 14-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, outpaced on outside over 3f out, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 11l behind Think Its All Over (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 5f hcp (4) gd.