Racecards
14:00 Ayr
Rocksteady 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Class E)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs S Bradburne
- Jockey M H Naughton
tracked leaders, led 9th, ridden 3 out, headed approaching last, no chance with winner
- Form 1311-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer L Lungo
- Jockey C McCormack
held up, ridden to lead 3 out, headed and mistake 9th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
Nolife (IRE)
36- Form 51-40
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey F Keniry
held up, in touch from halfway, ridden and behind from 9th, soon beaten
- Form 05P334/
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs A Naughton
- Jockey H Ephgrave
led, headed 3 out, ridden 9th, weakened from 3 out
- Form PRPP-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey K Renwick
behind and ridden after 5th, pulled up before 7th
- Form 3-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey G Lee
towards rear, in touch from halfway, led on bit approaching last, unextended
Mistella
37- Form UPPP-0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer Mrs J McGregor
- Jockey A Scholes
tracked leader, weakened from halfway, behind when pulled up before 8th
In depth
Verdict
Carrutherstown handler Lennie Lungo has a fine record here and can add to the tally with Joint Authority who is the TEAMtalk choice in a poor event. The seven-year-old boasts winning form between the flags in his native Ireland and will relish the soft ground so may be able to make a winning British debut. Shannon's Pride shaped with plenty of ability when third behind a stablemate of the selection on his hurdling bow here in April and should be no pushover if handling these more testing conditions but the remainder are hard to fancy.