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12:40 Ayr
Book Now For Coral Sgn Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 110y
- Going: Soft, Good to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £3,000 added
Topaz Lady (IRE)
256- Form 4865-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer N G Richards
- Jockey F Davis
held up in touch, ridden to challenge 3 out, not fluent last, no extra
Mrs O'Malley
243- Form 0/38374-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey Paul Benson
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before next
Greenock
14- Form 539-7
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey M O'connell
always towards rear
Stravaigin
254- Form 706R3-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey M J McAlister
always towards rear
- Form 4449*D
- Age 13
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer G A Charlton
- Jockey R J Killoran
held up in touch, outpaced after 4 out, went poor 3rd after last, no impression
Windygate (IRE)
302- Form 0/071P3-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer A Parker
- Jockey P Kinsella
held up mid-division, outpaced from 4 out
- Form PP4P0-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer E J Jamieson
- Jockey James Reveley
close up, behind when jumped slow 4th, pulled up after 6th, tailed off
- Form 4P-4234
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer Miss Lucinda V Russell
- Jockey C I Gillies
chased leaders, outpaced from 4 out
- Form 5000-FP
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey W McCarthy
towards rear, ridden 4 out, never dangerous
- Form 60/779-4
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J Wade
- Jockey B S Hughes
in rear, weakened from 8th, pulled up before 3 out, tailed off
- Form 7903-P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer A H Mactaggart
- Jockey T J Dreaper
mid-division, weakened approaching 7th, soon pulled up
- Form P6PP-53
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer J M Jefferson
- Jockey J Halliday
chased leaders, ridden 4 out, soon weakened pulled up before next
- Form 487-*D3
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer P Monteith
- Jockey Jenny Riding
made all, mistake 3 out, kept on well from last
Native Coll
262- Form 00/7P73-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer N W Alexander
- Jockey E Whillans
chased leaders, every chance approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
Teviot Brig
17- Form 80/085-8
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey J P O'farrell
held up, ridden after 4 out, behind when fell 3 out
In depth
Verdict
This is not a particularly good contest but it is still competitive and what can only be a tentative vote goes to Topaz Lady, who is taken to give weight away all round and gets the vote ahead of Persian Prince and Stravaigin. The last mentioned is a rare runner under National Hunt rules for Jim Goldie but she showed promise when last seen in March and the yard's runners continue in good order. Ferdy Murphy's Greenock should improve for his reappearance run two weeks ago but needs to, while Named At Dinner is a consistent performer but may again have to settle for minor honours. Double Ells ran better last time and is another to consider along with John Wade's lightly raced Persian Prince. The Nicky Richards-trained Topaz Lady is less exposed than most and looks the one to be with judged by his most recent effort.
Formwatch
Topaz Lady (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge approaching last, one pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Rebelle (11-11) at Hexham 3m hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Mar.
Mrs O'Malley 10-3 (10-10) Led after 1st, ridden when headed 3 out, one pace, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Heavenly Pleasure (10-7) at Towcester 2m 5f mrs nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.
Greenock 16-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, weakened approaching 3 out, 7th of 10, 20l behind Remainder (10-12) at Carlisle 2m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd.
Stravaigin 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, outpaced 4 out, ridden and headway 2 out, stayed on flat, never nearer, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Barracat (10-6) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
Tobesure (IRE) 18-1 (10-6) Close up to 3 out, soon beaten, 15th of 16, well behind Snow's Ride (11-7) at Kelso 2m 6f cnd hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Oct. Later dsq to last.
Windygate (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Close up, every chance 9th, outpaced 2 out, one pace flat, 3rd of 14, 12l behind Storymaker (11-3) at Kelso 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) sft in Jan.
Presenting Edward 16-1 (10-9) With leader, weakening when mistake 4 out, behind when pulled up 3 out in race won by Storymaker (10-0) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) sft in Jan, 14 ran.
Named At Dinner 7-2 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along 4 out, outpaced next, 4th of 13, 25l behind Flower Haven (10-13) at Hexham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Bene Lad (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Towards rear, weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Scott's Mill (10-13) at Carlisle 3m 1f amt hcp hdl (5) gd, 15 ran.
Persian Prince (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, steady headway 4 out, effort 2 out, one pace, 4th of 8, 13l behind Alfadora (10-3) at Wetherby 2m 7f cnd nov hcp hdl (4) gf.
Cupid's Mission (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, weakened from 7th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by The Shy Man (11-12) at Kelso 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd, 13 ran.
Double Ells 7-1 (10-9) Prominent, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Scott's Mill (10-13) at Carlisle 3m 1f amt hcp hdl (5) gd.
Millie The Filly 18-1 (10-13) Towards rear, pushed along 6th, outpaced 3 out, kept on one pace after next, no impression on leading pair, 3rd of 13, 25l behind Flower Haven (10-13) at Hexham 2m 4f sll hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf.
Native Coll 100-1 (9-7) Tracked winner, ridden 2 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Inch High (11-2) at Ayr 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Mar.
Teviot Brig 13-2 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, effort approaching 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 14, 17l behind Charlie George (11-2) at Hexham 2m hcp chs 0-95 (5) gf.