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15:25 Ayr
Friday 22 September 2023
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Virgin Bet Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap
- 3YO plus | Class 2 | 6f | Good to Soft | 20 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 1m 12.48s
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Hold up performer who scored twice over 5f at Musselburgh this summer and arrives on the back of a creditable runner-up effort there last weekend. Just as effective over 6f (third of 16 over C&D in July) and the mount of Paul Mulrennan from the Goldie contingent.
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Won this race in 2019 and a respectable sixth in it last year. Another good run over C&D when second of 16 in July and he's capable of bouncing back from a below-par effort at Newmarket last month. 2 lb below his last winning mark.
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Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but that doesn't tell the full story as there have been plenty of good placed efforts since joining this yard. Capable of having a say.
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Final leg of a hat-trick in May/June came over C&D but the handicapper has been winning the argument since.
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C&D winner. Bounced back to form when winning 11-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f, good) at the start of this month and backed that up when a creditable third of 14 at Southwell (6f) since. 5 lb penalty.
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Started the season with wins at Doncaster (5f, heavy) and over C&D (good) and showed he's still in form when second of 11 at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) last month. Any easing of the ground would increase his chance.
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Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, good to soft, 5/1) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive.
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Reacted well to the fitting of a visor when winning over 5f at Beverley and Windsor in August but his 2 runs since suggest the effects of the headgear have worn off.
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Has drawn a blank in 25 starts since scoring over C&D (soft) in autumn 2021 but his latest close third at Doncaster (6f, heavy) was creditable. Could have a big say if the ground goes soft.
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Turned in best effort of the campaign from a tumbling mark when fourth at Ripon last month but he failed to build on it at Doncaster last Sunday.
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Pair of 5f wins this summer, the first one here. Another solid run when second at Catterick (5f) last month but his run of good form came to a halt at Carlisle 3 weeks ago and he was also well held here on Thursday.
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Has proved a real money-spinner this year, producing a career best to notch his fifth win of the campaign in 7f Carlisle handicap last month. Creditable third back there (7f again) since. Just as effective at 6f. His penalty puts him on a career-high mark.
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Two AW wins at Newcastle at the start of the year and went in again Hamilton (6f) in July. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Carlisle (7f, soft) 9 days ago.
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Twenty seven runs since last win in 2022 but most recent efforts have been creditable, including his fourth of 11 at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, never nearer. Can make presence felt.
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Visored first time, ran poorly when eighth of 11 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy) 48 days ago. Regular cheekpieces back on now.
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C&D winner on soft in July. Ran well enough to think he's still in good form when fourth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, soft) on Monday.
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Racked up an AW hat-trick at Newcastle at the end of 2022. Went close to another win there in February but it's hard to get too excited by his recent turf efforts.
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C&D winner. Latest win at Carlisle in July. Last of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good to soft, 25/1) 1 day ago. Visor back on. Must improve.
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Has done well over 6f in recent months, including a win at Pontefract in July. Placed at York and Pontefract since then and simply found things happening too quickly down at 5f for the first time here on Thursday. Should find this more suitable if turned out quickly.
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Finally got off the mark in a 15-runner handicap at Thirsk (6f, good) in June but hasn't reproduced that form in 3 outings since, including last of 13 at Redcar on Tuesday.
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Rule 4
Rule 4 applies to all bets - deduction 5p in the pound
Non-Runners
4
(9)
Yaaser9
Weight: 9-11| Age: 5
T: J S Goldie J: Saffie Osborne
WD
6
(21)
Harry's Halo44
Weight: 9-9| Age: 3
T: K Frost J: Ben Sanderson
NR
16
(22)
Phoenix Beach20
Weight: 9-3| Age: 4
T: R A Fahey J: J Garritty
NR
17
(15)
Water Of Leith5
Weight: 9-3| Age: 5
T: J S Goldie J: S A Gray
NR
19
(25)
American Affair1
Weight: 9-3| Age: 3
T: J S Goldie J: Amie Waugh
NR
Forecasts
Rock Melody (11/2), Cold Stare (13/2), Ascot Adventure (15/2), Music Society (15/2), American Affair (15/2), Little Muddy (17/2), Yaaser (10/1), Kats Bob (12/1), Sir Maxi (14/1), Ghathanfar (14/1), Harry's Halo (14/1), Asadjumeirah (18/1), Jordan Electrics (22/1), Novak (22/1), Trabajo Detecho (25/1), After John (25/1), Catch Cunningham (33/1), Show Me Show Me (33/1), Claim The Stars (33/1), Phoenix Beach (33/1), Water Of Leith (33/1), Borough (40/1), B Associates (40/1), Bellagio Man (40/1), Shallow Hal (50/1)
2019 winner MUSIC SOCIETY underlined he's well suited to this C&D when second in another big-field race in July and looks handicapped to strike having dropped 3 lb in the meantime. Jim Goldie pair American Affair, who shaped very well when third over 5f here on Thursday, and Rock Melody head the many dangers. Cold Stare could also have a big run in him if the ground goes soft.
- Music Society15/2
- Rock Melody11/2
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £18,039.002nd: £8,460.003rd: £4,232.004th: £2,114.005th: £1,057.006th: £528.00
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