Racecards
16:55 Ayr
Ladies Night On Saturday 12 August Handicap (Class 6)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 794287
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 60
towards rear, outpaced 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong
- Form 60-7531
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer M D Hammond
- Jockey Dean McKeown
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 825375
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 52
went right start, raced alone and led centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra well inside final furlong
- Form 7-09104
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey Adrian Nicholls
chased leaders, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 9050
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J D Bethell
- Jockey F Norton
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression on first 2
- Form 578-463
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer A Berry
- Jockey Tony Culhane
in touch when faltered badly and lost place over 2f out, soon eased
Gifted Glori
61- Form 6960-60
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey D Allan
chased leaders on inside, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 7-09009
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 43
- Trainer D W Barker
- Jockey A Mullen
chased leaders, lost action and lost place 2f out, soon pulled up, dismounted
- Form 57-8975
- Age 3
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 42
- Trainer Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey P Hanagan
in touch, outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 7-04077
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 40
- Trainer Miss L A Perratt
- Jockey D Fentiman
behind until kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
- Form 178685
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 39
behind, outpaced 2f out, never on terms
- Form 009525
- Age 3
- Weight 8-2
- Official Rating 39
chased leaders, ridden and edged right over 1f out, one pace, no impression final furlong
- Form 26-6386
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer D W Barker
- Jockey Matthew Lawson
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In depth
Verdict
Desert Hunter gets the call here ahead of Nautico and The Salwick Flyer. Desert Hunter is closely weighted with Seesawmilu based on their recent Catterick runs and, with both of them looking capable of improvement, they both look set to be competitive today. Nautico made late headway last time and the extra furlong could well suit so he is not ruled out of a good run. He is also racing in first-time blinkers and is closely weighted with Newkeylets, who also races in first-time blinkers. The Salwick Flyer was flying at the finish at Hamilton last time and is another that should appreciate the extra distance and Mandarin Grand seemed to show some improvement last time. Overall, though, we will stick with Desert Hunter.
Formwatch
The London Gang 6-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, outpaced over 4f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 15l behind Xpres Maite (9-3) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) fbs.
Desert Hunter (IRE) 9-2 (8-2) Mid-division, headway when hung left over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Mulligan's Gold (9-7) by a nk, 11 ran.
Newkeylets 11-4 (8-12) Bumped start and behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 3l behind Laphonic (9-3) at Hamilton 5f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Seesawmilu (IRE) 16-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, outpaced when not clear run just inside final furlong, switched right and kept on towards finish, 4th of 11, 1l behind Desert Hunter (8-2) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Azerley (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders 6f, last of 14, 41l behind Aberdeen Park (8-9) at Southwell 1m fll mdn hcp 0-70 (6) fbs.
The Salwick Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Laphonic (9-3) at Hamilton 5f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Gifted Glori 25-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 47l behind Moody Tunes (9-7) at Ayr 7f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Madam Moschata 66-1 (8-2) Started slowly and jumped right at start, always behind, last of 9, 22l behind Aahgowangowan (9-4) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gf.
Nautico 20-1 (8-2) Hung left throughout, pushed along to chase leaders, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 4l behind Rothesay Dancer (9-4) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) frm.
Mandarin Grand (IRE) 100-1 (7-11) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 5l behind Noble Nova (9-6) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Beginners Luck (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Noble Nova (9-6) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Pontefract Glory 4-1fav (8-12) Mid-division, headway and effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 17, 6l behind River Logic (8-12) at Carlisle 1m 3yo sll (6) gf.
Rosita Mia (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon in touch far side, driven over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 19, 4l behind Diamond Josh (9-12) at Ripon 6f app sll (6) gf in Jun.