Racecards
14:05 Ayr
William Hill (ayr) Silver Cup Handicap (Class 2)
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £50,000 added
- Form 218110
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
chased leaders stands side group, weakened over 1f out
- Form 623595
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J Gallagher
- Jockey T P O'Shea
close up far side group, weakened final furlong
- Form 510721
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 95
chased leaders far side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 277090
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer T J Etherington
- Jockey A Munro
held up far side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 011303
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 97
mid-division stands side group, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 111006
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 94
mid-division stands side group, headway 2f out, led stands side group over 1f out, headed by that group well inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 090011
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Paul Green
- Jockey P Makin
held up stands side group, ridden over 1f out, one pace
- Form 203000
- Age 9
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey D Tudhope
chased leaders far side group, ridden well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 201-174
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 95
held up far side group, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 100843
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer C Ross
- Jockey Martin Harley
chased leaders stands side group, no impression final furlong
- Form 086409
- Age 7
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey L P Keniry
behind stands side group, effort over 2f out, no impression
- Form 587597
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
held up far side group, headway well over 1f out, one pace
- Form 126144
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 91
mid-division stands side group, eased over 1f out
- Form 761111
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J-P Guillambert
went left start, towards rear stands side group, headway 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 391000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 90
chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 180000
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
led far side group, headed by that group over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 60-0520
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey Hayley Turner
held up mid-division far side group, no impression final furlong
- Form 6740-98
- Age 8
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer A G Foster
- Jockey R Havlin
held up stands side group, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead stands side group inside final furlong, no chance with far side group
- Form 211460
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Paul Green
- Jockey T Eaves
raced stands side group, weakened over 2f out
- Form 441609
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
held up far side group, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no extar well inside final furlong
- Form 852121
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Chris Hayes
led stands side group, ridden and headed by that group over 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 921220
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Mrs R Carr
- Jockey A Elliott
chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 4-87742
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey Barry McHugh
chased leaders far side group, led that group and overall leader over 1f out, hard ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong
- Form 500004
- Age 8
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
in touch far side group, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 113-612
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey S Sanders
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Previous results
In depth
Verdict
The renewal of the Silver Cup is competitive as ever but with trainers this week seemingly to be favouring a high draw we'll give a marginal verdict to Richard Fahey's MISTER HARDY, who is also now racing off a competitive mark, ahead of in-form My Gacho while we also expect Prescription to mount a strong challenge. After landing a hat-trick of victories earlier in the season the selection seemed to have struggled under high-looking burdens since. Although it is a concern that he has only scored once over this trip, he handles the ground and is now off a four pounds lower mark than of late. My Gacho will complete a five timer here if getting home in front. Mark Johnston's charge scored under a similar weight last time, however, the ground might not be in his favour. Prescription is one of the least exposed in the field and put in a really good effort when second best under a penalty last time. He is unexposed and could improve again. Johannes looks drawn for a bold bid but maybe a little high in the weights so in the cavalry charge we think Mister Hardy might just steal it.
Formwatch
Johannes (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Outpaced far side, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, headway when not clear run inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 11th of 22, 5l behind Santo Padre (9-1) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf.
Pusey Street Lady 11-2 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Mullein (9-0) at Pontefract 6f fll lst stks (1) gf in Aug.
Quest For Success (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul beating Tamagin (9-12) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Fullandby (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Switched to race stands side, in rear, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 10th of 22, 5l behind Santo Padre (9-1) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf.
Roker Park (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway and edged right well over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Exceptional Art (8-12) at Beverley 5f Listed stks (1) gf in Aug.
Mister Hardy 14-1 (9-4) Held up, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, never near leaders, 6th of 15, 5l behind Axiom (9-4) at Goodwood 7f stks 0-95 (2) gd in Jul.
Invincible Force (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Made all, clear with one other 3f out, ridden over 1f out, eased near finish, won at Chester 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug beating Dixey (9-13) by 1l, 12 ran.
River Falcon 25-1 (9-0) Always behind far side, 19th of 22, 11l behind Santo Padre (9-1) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf.
Master Of Disguise 3-1fav (9-7) Raced on outer, behind, outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 1 1/4l behind Noble Storm (9-6) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Six of Hearts 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, improved into 4th over 1f out, kept on without threatening under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Irish Heartbeat (8-12) at Curragh 5f hcp 3yo+ sft.
Joseph Henry 16-1 (8-12) Led far side group to 2f out, soon ridden, hung left and weakened final furlong, 9th of 17, 6l behind Markab (9-3) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Aug.
Tajneed (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Chased leader, ridden halfway, one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 7l behind Able Master (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Aye Aye Digby (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Raced centre, in touch, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 16, 6l behind Golden Desert (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Lowther 13-2 (8-12) Slowly away and reminders, always behind, never a factor, 10th of 11, 9l behind Brave Prospector (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gf.
My Gacho (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, keen early, hard ridden and stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong, won at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Aug beating I Confess (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Horatio Carter 33-1 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 17, 11l behind Able Master (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Thebes 16-1 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 15th of 17, 14l behind Able Master (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Sea of Leaves (USA) 12-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 13th of 17, 13l behind Able Master (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Protector (SAF) 20-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 11, 7l behind Mastership (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jul.
Sudden Impact (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) Always behind, 15th of 16, 10l behind Cheveton (8-9) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Mastership (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 13, 15l behind Foolin Myself (9-11) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Aug.
Cape Vale (IRE) 5-2fav (9-6) Raced against stands' rail, made all, hung left over 1f out, ridden, strongly pressed inside final furlong, all out near finish, won at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Novellen Lad (9-6) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Red Cape (FR) 9-1 (9-5) With leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside last, 10th of 20, 5l behind Silver Wind (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Kaldoun Kingdom (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Able Master (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Green Manalishi 50-1 (8-8) Mid-division stands side, good headway down centre over 1f out, not quicken towards finish, 4th of 22, 2 1/4l behind Santo Padre (9-1) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf.
Skhilling Spirit 22-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 16, 8l behind Valery Borzov (9-4) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
Prescription 4-6fav (9-6) Held up, improved to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden wide into straight 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Jaconet (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug.