behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased winner, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, driven to chase leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
behind, driven and headway 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, no impression
made all, ridden 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, stayed on strongly
always behind
Ballyhurry, Mystical Ayry and Hurricane Thomas are the ones we focus on in this wide open affair, with Mystical Ayr taken to score. Mark Johnston's Hurricane Thomas was very consistent last season in four attempts, with his best effort coming when chasing home the useful Guiseppe Verdi. By Celtic Swing he will appreciate any cut and should be fit enough for his seasonal re-appearance. Ballyhurry likes the track, having won a seller here this season, before landing a claimer next time. He was well beaten back in handicap company last time though, and he has not won in this sphere for over two years so is taken on. The epitome of consistency, Mystical Ayr has been knocking at the door this season, finishing a staying on second last time. This dual Ayr scorer is well treated at the moment, and Mystical Ayr is taken to atone for those near misses and pick up a deserved success here.
