Racecards
15:20 Ayr
Portpatrick Selling Stakes (Class F)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 20y
- Going: (Home Strght G/S, Back Strght Soft)
- Form 104000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home
Exeat (USA)
25- Form 035660
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Tony Culhane
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
- Form 260-040
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer D Shaw
- Jockey Willie Supple
mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
Erupt
21- Form 045036
- Age 9
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer M Brittain
- Jockey T Williams
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, strong run to lead inside final furlong, driven out
- Form 020503
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer J Hetherton
- Jockey G Duffield
in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 060050
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
in touch, ridden and lost place 3f out, switched left and no impression final 2f
- Form 433040
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
towards rear, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one-paced under pressure
- Form 440060
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer Miss L Perratt
- Jockey T Eaves
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 005036
- Age 11
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer Mrs G Rees
- Jockey N Mackay
held up in rear, headway and effort over 2f out, one-paced final furlong
Visitation
81- Form 000300
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
in touch, ridden and weakened quickly 3f out (wore cheek pieces)
The Bolter
46- Form 0-66442
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer D Moffatt
- Jockey S Hitchcott
towards rear, never dangerous
- Form 404000
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer C Thornton
- Jockey P Hanagan
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Moon Royale
18- Form 050050
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer Denys Smith
- Jockey K Dalgleish
in touch, headway over 3f out, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
River Ensign
148- Form 232400
- Age 9
- Weight 8-13
- Trainer W Brisbourne
- Jockey P M Quinn
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 062054
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out (wore cheek pieces)
Effie Gray
43- Form 300000
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey P Fessey
towards rear, never dangerous
In depth
Verdict
Plenty of old favourites here with most of the field well exposed and known to punters. Best recent form belongs to Thanks Max who ran a fair race over course and distance here in a claimer on ground that may not have been too suitable. He should appreciate this slower surface and is the TEAMtalk selection. The in-form Nigel Tinkler sends out Mount Royale who has proven ability on this ground and has an excellent chance of recording his first turf success if handling this slight step up in trip. Dark Victor runs well at this time of the year and has shown he handles an easy surface in the past. Willie Supple is an interesting booking and could spring a surprise.