raced stands side, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened well inside final furlong
raced stands side, towards rear, ridden and not much room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
led stands side group, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
raced stands side, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
behind stands side, ridden and not much room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, soon chasing winner, kept on same pace
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
raced stands side, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders far side group, ridden over 2f out, led that group 1f out, kept on well (hand-timed)
towards rear stands side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear stands side group, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division standside group, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
mid-division stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
raced stands side, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division stands side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden and not much room over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
led far side group, headed by that group over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind stands side, never dangerous
in touch stands side, weakened final furlong
mid-division stands side, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Hogmaneigh can make the most of a light weight, with Fantasy Believer, Bordelescott, Kostar and Mutamared just four more possibles in the usual cavalry charge that is the Ayr Gold Cup. There has already been plenty of support for the Stuart Williams-trained Hogmaneigh this week, and when the money is down, you have to sit up and take notice. Although the three-year-old lacks experience, he has won three out of seven career starts, and ran a blinder in the Portland at York last week to finish third behind Fantasy Believer after missing the break. He can actually line up here on a 3lb lower mark, with a 5lb penalty slapped on for an earlier success, and is 7lb better off with Fantasy Believer for less than four-lengths. The stats are slightly against the latter as well, as no Portland winner has followed up since 1992, but there is no getting away from the fact that John Quinn's charge is at the top of his game at present. Bordelescott just got the better of Mutamared in a thrilling finish to a tight affair at Goodwood that has worked out well. However, the last horse to do the Stewards-Ayr Gold Cup double was Coastal Bluff 10 years ago, so it will be a major feat if he does achieve it. Kostar has had a fairly light campaign with this in mind, and Fonthill Road was only just beaten in this last year, but has been out of form. At first glance, The Kiddykid has plenty of weight, but make no mistake, she has been mixing it with good company, including Reverence, so she is not to be dismissed lightly. However, it is hard to knock the claims of Hogmaneigh who gets the vote under regular rider Saleem Golam.
The Kiddykid (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led final furlong, driven out, won at Chester 6f lst stk (1) gf in Aug beating Beckermet (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Orientor 12-1 (9-9) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Celtic Mill (9-9) at York 5f lst stk (1) gd.
Borderlescott 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on far side, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Aug beating Mutamared (8-13) by a nk, 27 ran.
Appalachian Trail (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, bumped and ran on, won at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) sft in Aug beating Assertive (9-1) by 2l, 7 ran.
Andronikos 7-2 (9-0) Keen, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, effort when not clear run inside final furlong, not recover, 4th of 7, 3l behind Appalachian Trail (9-0) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) sft in Aug.
Advanced 10-3fav (9-3) Restrained in touch, headway towards inside 2f out, led 1f out, ran on until caught final strides, 2nd of 11, nk behind Dingaan (8-5) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) pol in May.
Mecca's Mate 12-1 (9-4) Behind and outpaced, ridden over halfway, kept on approaching final furlong, nearest at finish, 5th of 11, 2l behind Celtic Mill (9-9) at York 5f lst stk (1) gd.
Out After Dark 66-1 (9-4) Chased leaders on stand side, one pace final furlong, 14th of 27, 3l behind Borderlescott (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Aug.
One More Round (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Always behind, 14th of 19, 9l behind Fantasy Believer (8-13) at York 5f hcap (2) gd.
Fonthill Road (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, 9th of 10, 11l behind Cape Royal (8-11) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy.
Fantasy Believer 20-1 (8-13) Behind, ridden over 2f out, good headway over 1f out, led final furlong, ran on well, won at York 5f hcap (2) gd beating One Putra (9-10) by 3l, 19 ran.
Obe Gold 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division far side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 19, 2l behind Excusez Moi (9-4) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Aug.
Desert Commander (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, last of 17, 26l behind Knot In Wood (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Woodcote (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 19, 4l behind Fantasy Believer (8-13) at York 5f hcap (2) gd.
Skhilling Spirit 8-1 (9-0) Dwelt, pulled hard, held up, headway after 2f, ridden, hung badly left and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Burning Incense (8-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug.
Viking Spirit 8-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, not pace to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Fantaisiste (8-6) at Kempton 6f hcap (3) pol in Apr.
Coleorton Dancer 16-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, soon faded, 9th of 17, 6l behind Knot In Wood (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Hogmaneigh (IRE) 5-1fav (9-1) Bumped and carried left start, behind, headway when not much room over 1f out, stayed on, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 19, 3 1/2l behind Fantasy Believer (8-13) at York 5f hcap (2) gd.
Prince Namid 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Baltic King (9-0) at Beverley 5f lst stk (1) gs in Aug.
Kostar 4-1 (9-8) Pressed leader, led over 1f out, soon driven, ran on final furlong, caught final strides, 2nd of 6, hd behind Idle Power (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 11-2 (9-4) Chased winner until over 2f out, 7th of 9, 7l behind Blades Girl (8-9) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Golden Dixie (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 9, 1l behind Grantley Adams (8-13) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Dark Missile 10-3 (8-11) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 17l behind Indian Maiden (9-4) at Pontefract 6f lst fll stk (1) gd in Aug.
Yomalo (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 3l behind Wyatt Earp (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Qadar (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden and not much room over 1f out, quickly lost place, last of 19, 28l behind Fantasy Believer (8-13) at York 5f hcap (2) gd.
Mutamared (USA) 12-1 (8-13) Chased leaders on far side, switched right over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 27, nk behind Borderlescott (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Aug.
Munaddam (USA) 13-2 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along before halfway, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 17, 10l behind Knot In Wood (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Intrepid Jack 8-1 (9-10) Always behind, 11th of 12, 7l behind Jamieson Gold (8-11) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
