Racecards
17:20 Ayr
BetVictor Grand National Antepost Pioneers #NRFB Standard NH Flat Race (Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) (Class 6)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £2,400 added
- Winner: £1,643
- 2nd: £479
- 3rd: £240
- Form P16
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey Graham Watters
led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd place when no extra inside final furlong
- Form 03
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N W Alexander
- Jockey Lucy Alexander
tracked leader, pushed along to lead over 3f out, kept on, ridden out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Henry Brooke
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish
In depth
Verdict
Frankie's Promise posted a better effort when third at this track last time but point-to-point winner Ben Akram faded badly on his debut under Rules in the same race. The newcomers Finaghy Aye and Ballyhoulihan are both related to points winners but fellow debutant GREENSALT makes more appeal. He cost 30,000euros as a three-year-old, is a brother to the smart Grade 2 winning hurdler Raya Star and can get off the mark at the first time of asking.
Formwatch
Ballyhoulihan (IRE) Golan gelding out of Dun Ar Aill.
Ben Akram (IRE) 9-2 (10-8) Chased leaders, disputing 2nd over 3f out, driven and weakened 2f out, 6th of 11, 25l behind Swatow Typhoon (11-4) at Ayr 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Frankie's Promise (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, went 3rd over 4f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Swatow Typhoon (11-4) at Ayr 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Greensalt (IRE) Milan gelding out of Garden City.
Finaghy Ayr (IRE) Lahib gelding out of Ali Ankah.