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17:20 Ayr

John Smith's Handicap (Class 5)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 5f 13y
  • Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £4,000 added
  • Winner: £2,588
  • 2nd: £770
  • 3rd: £385
  • 4th: £192
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 59.51s
  • Off Time: 17:20:31
  • 8 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

The Oil Magnate

12/1

    2
    Silk -

    Herrera (IRE)

    10/3

      3
      Silk -

      Distant Waters

      4/1

        1(6)
        Silk - Dark Blue, Orange triple diamond, sleeves and diamonds on cap

        Forrest Flyer (IRE)

        12 CD
        13/2
        • Form 48-4149
        • Age 7
        • Weight 10-0
        • Official Rating 69

        chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong

        2(10)
        Silk - White, Royal Blue triple diamond, sleeves and cap

        The Oil Magnate

        33
        12/1
        • Form 434507
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-13
        • Official Rating 68

        held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead towards finish

        4(1)
        Silk - White, Brown Cross of Lorraine, Brown and White chevrons on sleeves, Brown cap

        Grandad Bill (IRE)

        12 CCD
        9/2
        • Form 26/4-616
        • Age 8
        • Weight 9-6
        • Official Rating 61

        led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

        6(9)
        Silk - White and Maroon check, Maroon sleeves, White armlets, Maroon cap

        Royal Straight

        12 t
        12/1
        • Form 735948
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-5
        • Official Rating 60

        always towards rear

        7(8)
        Silk - Emerald Green, Orange sash, White sleeves, Emerald Green and Orange quartered cap

        Herrera (IRE)

        19
        10/3
        • Form 695771
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-4
        • Official Rating 59

        chased leaders, went 3rd over 3f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish

        8(3)
        Silk - Yellow, brown cross of lorraine, white cap, brown spots

        Distant Waters

        8
        4/1
        • Form 60-9712
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-0
        • Official Rating 55

        held up mid-division, headway 3f out, led well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

        9(2)
        Silk - White, Royal Blue cross belts, Red sleeves, Emerald Green cap

        Vittachi

        10
        50/1
        • Form 28-0790
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-0
        • Official Rating 46

        held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

        10(7)
        Silk - Pink, Maroon spots, Pink sleeves, Maroon cap

        Silver Tigress

        22 BFD
        7/2
        • Form 423215
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-9
        • Official Rating 60

        held up mid-division, took keen hold, led 3f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened

        3(5)
        NR

        Sennockian Storm (USA)

        22
        • Form 701718
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-10
        • Official Rating 65

        Nonrunner

        5(4)
        NR

        Maid Of Meft

        12
        • Form 314770
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-5
        • Official Rating 60

        Nonrunner

        Previous results

        2010
        (8)
        Silk -

        Pertemps Networks

        3/1
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-7

        In depth

        Verdict

        Jim Goldie's pair Forrest Flyer and Grandad Bill, who holds Royal Straight and Maid Of Meft on Musselburgh running, both have claims in this but Sennockian Storm has yet to she is effective on this surface. Silver Tigress has a bit to prove in this grade but Distant Waters could go well upped in trip and The Oil Magnate has winning form on soft ground and is lightly-raced for his age. HERRERA profited from a cool ride from apprentice Laura Barry to score at Beverley last month, however, and is only 2lb higher here. She should follow up if Paul Hanagan can get her settled over this longer trip.

        Formwatch

        Forrest Flyer (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In touch, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 13l behind Jonny Delta (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 5f hcp (4) gd.

        The Oil Magnate 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 13l behind Hail Bold Chief (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp (5) gd in Aug.

        Grandad Bill (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 6l behind Think Its All Over (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 5f hcp (4) gd.

        Royal Straight 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear of mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 14, 11l behind Think Its All Over (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 5f hcp (4) gd.

        Herrera (IRE) 4-1fav (8-12) Held up in mid-division, headway and edged left over 2f out, chased clear leader over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead post, won at Beverley 1m 2f app hcp (6) gs in Aug beating Petomic (9-8) by ns, 9 ran.

        Distant Waters 9-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Appyjack (8-11) at Kempton 1m 2f stks 0-55 (6) pol.

        Vittachi 66-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 10th of 14, 15l behind Aegean Destiny (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.

        Silver Tigress 13-8fav (9-3) Keen in touch, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace of leading pair, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Kian's Delight (9-1) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Aug.

        Sennockian Storm (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Raktiman (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Aug.

        Maid Of Meft 14-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, outpaced on outside over 3f out, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 11l behind Think Its All Over (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 5f hcp (4) gd.