Racecards
14:00 Ayr
Al Maktoum College, Dundee/British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 2) (Class 4)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 7f 50y
- Going: Heavy (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £10,400 added
- Winner: £6,728
- 2nd: £2,002
- 3rd: £1,000
- 4th: £500
- Form 357521
- Age 2
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 77
chased leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
- Form 483147
- Age 2
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 75
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 7
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer M Dods
- Jockey Callum Rodriguez
slowly into stride, behind, went 4th over 1f out, kept on towards finish
- Form 7
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer K Dalgleish
- Jockey Connor Beasley
mid-division, went 3rd over 1f out, soon pushed along, led inside final furlong, held on well
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey F Norton
in rear and outpaced, kept on well final furlong, went 2nd towards finish
- Form 337
- Age 2
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 78
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
- Form 7
- Age 2
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey Jason Hart
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
FIVE AMARONES romped home by over four lengths at Thirsk recently. The handicapper has raised him 13lb for that success but he only carries a 6lb penalty in this novices race and a double looks on the cards. Sense of Belonging also has a shout at the weights and is preferred to the more-exposed Joza while Chapman Billy is likely to improve though stablemate Lexington Palm is related to winners and City Tour is another newcomer to keep an eye on representing Mark Johnston as he’s a half-brother to a Listed winner.
Formwatch
Five Amarones (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, led narrowly 3f out, clear when ridden over 1f out, driven out, comfortably, won at Thirsk 7f stks (4) gs in Sep beating Sameem (9-2) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Joza (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd early, pushed along under 3f out, soon effort, one pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Colfer Me (9-4) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Beaufort (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, outpaced 3f out, driven and stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 12, 12l behind Five Amarones (9-2) at Thirsk 7f stks (4) gs in Sep.
Chapman Billy 33-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along halfway, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Gloves Lynch (9-5) at Carlisle 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Aug.
City Tour Dutch Art colt out of Privacy Order.
Sense of Belonging (FR) 11-4 (9-2) Led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Glorious Lover (9-2) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in Jul.
Encore Mam'selle (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Brassica (9-0) at Beverley 7f fll stks (4) gf in Sep.
Lexington Palm (IRE) Elzaam filly out of Easter Girl.
It'llcomein (FR) Wootton Bassett colt out of L'hommee.