Racecards
17:15 Ayr
Guinness Handicap
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- Form 546030
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer A Bailey
- Jockey L P Keniry
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 5-63071
- Age 8
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer N Tinkler
- Jockey Kim Tinkler
in touch, chased leaders halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
- Form 6615-80
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey D Nolan
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace inside last
- Form 0-30095
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 52
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 676000-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey Dale Gibson
in touch, ridden and headway when not much room 3f out, one pace and no danger after
- Form 9983
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 49
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 2028-32
- Age 10
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Karen McLintock
- Jockey T Hamilton
held up mid-division, ridden and headway well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 5-70994
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer D W Chapman
- Jockey Tony Culhane
chased leaders, led halfway, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 915-199
- Age 6
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer B Potts
- Jockey R Fitzpatrick
held up, not much room well over 2f out, soon weakened
Master Nimbus
279- Form 07900/0-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey P Mulrennan
tracked leaders, effort and not much room over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 0709
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey A Elliott
tracked leaders, weakened 3f out
- Form 80-8887
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey D Fentiman
behind, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 0/09
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey M Fenton
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 32-0604
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 43
close up and raced wide, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
- Form 360043-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 42
- Trainer W Storey
- Jockey Greg Fairley
led to halfway, weakened final 2f
Tojoneski
17- Form 679872
- Age 6
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 40
- Trainer I W McInnes
- Jockey R Kennemore
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest at finish
- Form 00-0057
- Age 6
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer W M Brisbourne
- Jockey Darren Williams
Nonrunner
In depth
Verdict
Nicozetto, Apache Point and Donna¿s Double are the three against the field in this wide open affair, and Nicozetto can spring a surprise. Although not on the shortlist, any market move for Gala Sunday from the Mick Easterby yard, must be heeded. Apache Point sets the benchmark, having won a similar class of contest last time and he will be a popular choice. However, that was only a narrow success after a couple of disappointing performances and he is passed over. Donna¿s Double keeps plugging away at the age of ten, and she cannot be dismissed lightly after finishing second last time but the feeling is that something may be too quick for him close home. Nicozetto has only had four runs on the Flat and may be less exposed than the others. His fourth to Peter¿s Imp at Haydock last time is as good form as anything else in the race and at the likely price is made a sporting selection.
Formwatch
Showtime Annie 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, lost touch 3f out, 13th of 16, 14l behind Wind Chime (9-4) at Bath 1m hcp (5) gf.
Bijou Dan 10-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 3f out, soon headway to chase leaders, one pace over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 11l behind Mezuzah (9-7) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gs.
Apache Point (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, led close home, won at Newcastle 1m 1f hcp (6) gd in May beating Commitment Lecture (9-2) by a hd, 15 ran.
Sting Like A Bee (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Always behind, 11th of 15, 9l behind Qualitair Wings (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gd in May.
Kalishka (IRE) 66-1 (10-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Patxaran (10-8) at Ripon 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Gala Sunday (USA) 50-1 (8-5) Slowly away, always behind, 25th of 26, 34l behind Mistress Twister (8-13) at Redcar 1m hcp (E3) gf in Oct.
Nicozetto (FR) 13-2jt-fav (11-0) Dwelt and towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 17, 6l behind Peter's Imp (10-10) at Haydock 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Donna's Double 7-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Cyber Santa (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 4f app hcp (6) gd.
Munaawesh (USA) 25-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Seifi (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m 6f stk (7) gf in May.
Montara (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up and behind, headway on inside 2f out, kept on but no impression final furlong, 9th of 15, 4l behind Outrageous Flirt (7-12) at Carlisle 1m stk (7) gf in May.
Master Nimbus 66-1 (8-13) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 15l behind Penwell Hill (8-12) at Carlisle 1m stk (H5) gf in Sept.
Trevira (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Never in contention, 9th of 16, 15l behind Eijaaz (9-12) at Leicester 1m 2f sll (6) gd in May.
Platinum Pirate 14-1 (9-0) Pulled hard tracking leader, ridden and hampered over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 16, 13l behind Eijaaz (9-12) at Leicester 1m 2f sll (6) gd in May.
Scots Guard (IRE) 66-1 (9-11) Prominent and keen, lost place 6f out, soon behind, last of 9, 34l behind Rawdon (9-11) at Haydock 1m 3f mdn stk (4) gf in May.
Campbells Lad 40-1 (10-8) In touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 9l behind Peter's Imp (10-10) at Haydock 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Bargain Hunt (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, kept on one pace final 2f, 3rd of 15, 11l behind Calculaite (9-2) at Carlisle 1m stk (H5) gf in Sept.
Tojoneski 13-2 (8-9) Held up, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on well towards finish, 2nd of 15, nk behind Sea Frolic (8-12) at Carlisle 1m stk (7) gf in May.
Miss Wizz 25-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden and headway on inner over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Sea Frolic (8-12) at Carlisle 1m stk (7) gf in May.
Got To Be Cash 8-1 (8-4) Held up and wide, ridden over 4f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 11l behind Fabrian (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f app hcp (6).
Lark In The Park (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 3l behind Sea Frolic (8-12) at Carlisle 1m stk (7) gf in May.