Racecards
14:10 Ayr
James Barr E.b.f. Maiden Stakes (Class 4)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f 50y
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £9,000 added
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
slow away, behind, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
- Form 42
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
led and raced keen, ridden over 2f out, headed final furlong, one pace
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer D W Barker
- Jockey T Hamilton
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on final 2f
- Form 9
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J & S Quinn
- Jockey J Quinn
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
- Form 65
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer P C Haslam
- Jockey P Mulrennan
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Fushe Jo
23- Form 5
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J Howard Johnson
- Jockey R Winston
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on well
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey D Tudhope
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
slow away, behind, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
Sonara (IRE)
21- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer M H Tompkins
- Jockey N Callan
behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey J Mackay
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
- Form 63
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer E J O'Neill
- Jockey R Mullen
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey R Ffrench
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
Starbougg
33- Form 2
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer B Smart
- Jockey Paul Eddery
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous
In depth
Verdict
Arena's Dream gets the vote over Starbougg and Fushe Jo. Arena's Dream is progressing quickly judged on the second of his two outings so far, at Newcastle 18 days ago when short-headed by Wheels In Motion. The step up from five to seven furlongs brought about vast improvement then, and with the experience to call upon, Richard Fahey's charge can go one better. Starbougg shaped very well on his Redcar bow, coming to win his race before being left by Musical Mirage, and will have no trouble picking up a maiden, while Fushe Jo has a bit to live up to, being a half-brother to Arcalis. He takes a big drop in grade after finishing fifth to La Presse in a class 2 contest at York three weeks ago, and would be dangerous to dismiss. However, for the winner we return to Arena's Dream
Formwatch
Amicus Meus (IRE) Danehill Dancer colt, half-brother to 7f winner Easy Mover.
Arena's Dream (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked winner, ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 13, shd behind Wheels In Motion (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Aug.
Cheery Cat (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 11, 20l behind Plane Painter (9-3) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Cornell Precedent 20-1 (9-3) Prominent, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 35l behind Hadahoo (9-3) at Thirsk 1m 2yo mdn (4) hvy.
Danni di Guerra (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Led, ridden, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 25l behind Old Romney (9-5) at Hamilton 1m nov stk (4) gf in Aug.
Fushe Jo 33-1 (9-3) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 9l behind La Presse (8-12) at York 6f 2yo mdn (2) gs in Aug.
Judge Neptune Ocean Of Wisdom gelding out of 6f winner Princess Louise.
Mandriano (ITY) Averti colt out of a moderate racemare.
Mineral Rights (USA) Gulch gelding out of the winning sprinter Long Vacation.
Sonara (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 12th of 13, 15l behind Moudez (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Aug.
Spanish Conquest 33-1 (9-3) Ridden throughout, always in rear, 11th of 13, 23l behind Benfleet Boy (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) pol.
Annual Event (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Chased leaders, led 2f out, edged left and fading when headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Tembanee (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Ice Box (IRE) Pivotal filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Starbougg 16-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Musical Mirage (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Aug.