Racecards
15:25 Ayr
Stent Foundations Able Transport Handicap Chase (Class B) (Class B)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Form 111P0U
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey R Garritty
held up in touch, headway 7th, pushed along 5 out, ridden next, no chance with winner
- Form 123326
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey J P McNamara
led to 2nd, stayed prominent, pushed along and dropped rear 6th, weakened after 5 out
- Form 313332
- Age 10
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer Ian Williams
- Jockey Paul Carberry
tracked leader, led 2nd, mistake and headed 5th, hit 7th, weakened next
- Form 1P-1101
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer P F Nicholls
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
tracked leaders, led 5th, clear 4 out, very easily
- Form 216-360
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey N Williamson
held up in rear, lost touch 6th, behind when fell 3 out
In depth
Verdict
A twelve pound rise in the weights might not be quite enough to stop Dark' n Sharp from following up his impressive win at Aintree. Always travelling well that day he won with plenty in hand with Lord York never getting in a blow. Lord York reopposes today and will have his supporters on today's better terms but may once again have to settle for second best. Turgeonev has had a great season and was in contention when unseating rider last time and cannot be ruled out despite a long season, but Kadarann who is on the upgrade and has the assistance of Ruby Walsh looks interesting and could give Dark'N Sharp most to do.