mid-division far side group, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
tracked leaders far side group, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders far side group, led that group and overall towards finish
tracked leader far side group, led well inside final furlong, headed towards finish
prominent far side group, no extra inside final furlong
behind stands side group, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong
behind far side group, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders stands side group, led that group 2f out, soon ridden, headed by that group 1f out, kept on same pace
held up stands side group, headway 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division stands side group, weakened 1f out
held up far side group, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear stands side group, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened and eased
behind far side group, soon pushed along, never dangerous
chased leaders stands side group, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division stands side group, led that group 1f out, kept on, no chance with far side group
towards rear far side group, never dangerous
led stands side group, ridden and headed by that group 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear stands side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
behind stands side group, one pace final furlong
mid-division far side group, headway 1f out, stayed on towards finish
led far side group and overall leader, ridden over 1f out, headed by far side group well inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
behind stands side group, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
This first running of the Ayr Bronze Cup is wide open where most of the field seem to have some chance but with a combination of the six furlong trip and step up in class ruling out The Tatling and with Turnkey best in claimers these days we side with the potentially well weighted CARA'S REQUST. Dandy Nicholls is strongly represented in this and is a bit of a specialist when it comes to these types of races. Perhaps not the best drawn of his quintet the selection should nevertheless be able to run his race from stall 10. He ran a good race in defeat at Newmarket last time so with two pounds removed from his back he is looking on the light side especially with the return to softer ground also looking a plus. The Tatling very rarely wins beyond five furlongs these days but should be in the mix while Turnkey is on form but hasn¿t shown much in these ranks for some time. Silver Wind and Hotham are both respected in there current good moods with Silaah also finding a place on our shortlist. Very trappy stuff but a goo race that we suggest could go the way of Cara's Request.
Silver Wind 12-1 (8-12) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, just held on, won at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf beating Hotham (8-4) by hd, 20 ran.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 20, 1 1/2l behind Silver Wind (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Baldemar 18-1 (8-8) Chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 11th of 17, 12l behind Able Master (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Ingleby Lady 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 20, 5l behind Silver Wind (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Silaah 4-1 (8-13) Tracked winner on stands' rail, pulled out 2f out, ridden to challenge when hung left inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Dark Mischief (8-11) at Haydock 6f stks 0-90 (3) gf.
Rash Judgement 6-1 (9-5) Raced stand side, held up in rear, headway on outside of group 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, no chance with centre group, 9th of 16, 11l behind Golden Desert (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Haajes 4-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, driven out, won at Ffos Las 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating The Jobber (8-7) by 1l, 9 ran.
Esoterica (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) With leader, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Zomerlust (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Aug.
Novellen Lad (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Chased winner throughout, hung left over 1f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, no extra, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Cape Vale (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bond City (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 18l behind Leahurst (8-11) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Vhujon (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on entering final furlong, 7th of 20, 3l behind Silver Wind (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Earlsmedic 14-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Total Impact (8-13) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 6l behind Sudden Impact (9-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Turnkey 10-11fav (9-8) Dwelt, behind, headway on stand rail halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, soon clear, easily, won at Carlisle 6f clm stks (5) gs in Aug beating Steelcut (8-13) by 7l, 8 ran.
Rasaman (IRE) 15-2fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one paced inside final furlong, 6th of 20, 1 3/4l behind Silver Wind (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Felday 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders far side, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Medicean Man (9-0) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Princess Valerina 33-1 (8-10) Always in rear, 11th of 12, 6l behind Jaconet (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug.
Dark Lane 7-1 (8-13) Chased front pair, pushed along, outpaced halfway, ran on inside final furlong, going on close home, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Cape Vale (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bel Cantor 9-2 (8-12) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Stolt (8-8) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Hotham 20-1 (8-4) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just held near finish, 2nd of 20, hd behind Silver Wind (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Quiet Elegance 16-1 (9-1) Mainly in rear, 10th of 12, 12l behind Sunrise Safari (9-1) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Northern Bolt 7-1 (9-3) Prominent, every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Rio Cobolo (8-4) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Burnwynd Boy 20-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 7l behind Seamus Shindig (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Geojimali 20-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 21, 2 1/4l behind Misphire (8-12) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (4) sft in Nov.
The Tatling (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Filligree (9-3) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm.
Daffodil Walk (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 12l behind Snap (8-3) at Curragh 7f hcp 50-80 hvy in Aug.
Cara's Request (AUS) 11-1 (9-4) Led 2f, pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 3l behind Sarah's Art (8-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
