Racecards
15:55 Ayr
William Hill Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap (Class 2)
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £20,000 added
- Winner: £12,450
- 2nd: £3,728
- 3rd: £1,864
- 4th: £932
- Form 0-50115
- Age 9
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey T Eaves
chased leaders standsside until over 2f out
- Form 2-05201
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
mid-division far side, headway to chase winner over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, lost 2nd place place close home
Karaka Jack
14- Form 323164
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey M O'connell
chase leaders standsside, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no extra inside last 150 yards
- Form 207030
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Mrs R Carr
- Jockey J P Sullivan
chase leaders standsside, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 004431
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey P B Beggy
mid-division standsside, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 600-394
- Age 7
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey G Bartley
always towards rear standsside
- Form 463019
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey Barry McHugh
made all far side, ridden over 1f out, just held on
- Form 01-0480
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
led standsside, headed by that group over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 0-00060
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Shirley Teasdale
close up far side, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 694463
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 82
chased leaders standsside, led standsside group over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, just held by far side winner
- Form 1-05677
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 83
dwelt, towards rear far side, headway 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 333170
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer A J McCabe
- Jockey P Aspell
dwelt, behind far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong
- Form 0-80002
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey A Mullen
mid-division far side, ridden and weakened final furlong
- Form 0-177
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey Lee Newman
mid-division standsside, effort 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 605631
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Fentiman
towards rear standsside, weakened over 1f out
- Form 5-11440
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey D Tudhope
in rear stands side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
- Form 426258
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Mrs K Burke
- Jockey A Elliott
towards rear far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 0D4346
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer L Williamson
- Jockey Lee Topliss
in touch far side group, ridden approaching final furlong, soon no extra
- Form 194234
- Age 11
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Justin Newman
behind standsside, effort 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 550214
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
chased leader stands side, ridden over 1f out, soon no extra
- Form 622653
- Age 8
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
chased leaders far side, weakened final furlong
- Form 048060
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey J Fanning
with leaders far side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 063902
- Age 9
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey P M Quinn
in rear far side, never dangerous
- Form 201170
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer Mrs Marjorie Fife
- Jockey Julie Burke
dwelt, mid-division standsside, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
In depth
Verdict
After disappointing in the spring, LAYLA'S HERO has been turned around by a switch of stables. Despite collecting a penalty for his win at Newcastle, John Quinn's four-year-old is still well treated on his old form and can score again today. Esprit De Midas beat Tombi in a claimer at Carlisle last month but has more on his plate here and Dandy Nicholls' best hope of success may lie with recent Hamilton second Amenable. C&D winner Jeannie Galloway is also worth a second look and veteran River Falcon loves to weave his way through these big fields and will enjoy the ground more than most though is possibly better over a fast-run 5f than this longer trip. Mappin Time was only put 3lb after winning at Chester but could be vulnerable on this easier surface.
Formwatch
Mon Brav 16-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace, 10th of 21, 6l behind Internationaldebut (9-9) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Zomerlust 11-2 (9-11) Led in centre, headed 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Woodcote Place (9-12) at Newbury 7f clm stks (5) gd in Aug.
Esprit de Midas 3-1 (9-10) Held up in touch, headway on outer over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and edged right 1f out, ran on, won at Carlisle 6f clm stks (6) gs in Aug beating Tombi (9-10) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Karaka Jack 6-1 (9-5) Behind, outpaced 2f out, switched outside 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind One Scoop Or Two (8-12) at Haydock 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Klynch 5-1fav (9-7) Mid-division, ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no impression when hampered inside final furlong, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 10l behind Marvellous Value (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Layla's Hero (IRE) 11-4fav (9-10) Slowly into stride, behind, not clear run and switched right inside final 2f, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Aug beating Little Jimmy Odsox (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Rasaman (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon edged right, nearest finish, not troubled leaders, 4th of 12, 5l behind Valery Borzov (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Coolminx (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 17, 10l behind Shesastar (8-7) at York 7f fll hcp (2) gs in Aug.
La Zamora 6-1 (9-4) Mid-division in touch, driven 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, last of 11, 11l behind Marvellous Value (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Desert Creek (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Dwelt, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 18l behind Coolminx (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Aug.
Jeannie Galloway (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) In touch, headway when not clear run from over 1f out, switched right and got out inside final furlong, ridden and ran on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Shesastar (8-7) at York 7f fll hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Loki's Revenge 15-2 (9-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 3l behind Tagula Night (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Levitate 16-1 (8-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 12l behind Lightning Cloud (8-11) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Amenable (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, rallied to regain 2nd post, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Valery Borzov (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Amazing Amoray (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 9l behind Valery Borzov (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Mappin Time (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Mid-division, switched right and headway inside 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well, won at Chester 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug beating Muffraaj (9-2) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Namwahjobo (IRE) 20-1 (7-11) Outpaced, 14th of 17, 10l behind Bertiewhittle (7-12) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Ursula (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 11l behind Layla's Hero (9-10) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Aug.
Ryan Style (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Chased leading pair, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 10l behind Secret Millionaire (9-1) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
River Falcon 17-2 (9-1) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 11, 4l behind Marvellous Value (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Another Citizen (IRE) 9-4 (9-2) Chased leaders, driven 3f out, switched right and effort over 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, chased winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, no impression when lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 7, 7l behind Elusive Prince (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on, nearest finish, 3rd of 18, 3 1/2l behind Blues Jazz (8-12) at York 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Cara's Request (AUS) 22-1 (9-1) With leader, led over 6f out, clear over 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 17, 20l behind Diescentric (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
My Gacho (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, hard ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well,, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Hacienda (8-13) at Chester 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Mandalay King (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 10th of 18, 12l behind Blues Jazz (8-12) at York 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Conry (IRE) 5-2fav (8-5) Dwelt, took keen hold, soon chased leaders on outer, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Everymanforhimself (9-3) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs in Jan.
Tombi (USA) 11-4 (9-10) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, hampered 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Esprit De Midas (9-10) at Carlisle 6f clm stks (6) gs in Aug.