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18:40 Ayr

Taylor Wimpey Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 7f 50y
  • Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £6,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 32.39s
  • Off Time: 18:43:22
  • 10 Ran
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1
Silk -

Crime Writer (USA)

4/5

    2
    Silk -

    Liberty Trail (IRE)

    11/1

      3
      Silk -

      Al Wasef (USA)

      12/1

        1(1)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White spots, Yellow sleeves, Emerald Green and White striped cap

        Al Wasef (USA)

        16
        12/1
        • Form 846-905
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-12
        • Official Rating 65

        held up mid-division, kept on final furlong

        3(11)
        Silk - Gold and Black check, Pink sleeves and cap

        Yes Please

        136
        50/1
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-12

        towards rear, outpaced over 2f out

        4(4)
        Silk - Purple, Yellow spots, armlets and spots on cap

        Lady Bluesky

        35
        8/1
        • Age 6
        • Weight 9-7

        in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out

        5(6)
        Silk - DARK GREEN, RED cap, DARK GREEN diamond

        Crime Writer (USA)

        9
        4/5
        • Form 32
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-3

        tracked leaders, led over 2f out, stayed on well

        6(2)
        Silk - White, Red cross belts, Blue sleeves, Red and White hooped cap

        Fifth Amendment

        27
        33/1
        • Form 92-07
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-3
        • Official Rating 63

        tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on final furlong

        7(7)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Yellow seams, halved sleeves, Royal Blue and Yellow quartered cap

        Liberty Trail (IRE)

        13
        11/1
        • Form 726-27
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-3
        • Official Rating 72

        led for 2f, tracked leaders, stayed on final furlong

        8(8)
        Silk - Dark Blue, White cap

        Fine Silk (USA)

        14/1
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        slowly away, always behind

        9(5)
        Silk - Royal Blue, Gold sash, Black cap

        Halcyon Dancer

        28/1
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        held up, stayed on from over 1f out

        10(9)
        Silk - Emerald Green, White chevron, White sleeves, Emerald Green armlets, Red cap

        Riley Queen Bee (USA)

        42
        13/2
        • Form 7
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        prominent, led after 2f, saddle soon slipped, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

        11(10)
        Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

        Tahayab (ITY)

        23
        14/1
        • Form 6
        • Age 3
        • Weight 8-12

        held up, weakened over 2f out

        2(3)
        NR

        Howards Way

        296
        • Form 4/570-
        • Age 4
        • Weight 9-12
        • Official Rating 59

        Nonrunner

        Previous results

        2008
        (4)
        Silk -

        Ninefineirishmen (IRE)

        7/4
        • Age 3
        • Weight 9-3

        In depth

        Verdict

        It's hard to oppose Mark Johnston's runners at the moment, and he could go for the one-two here with our selection CRIME WRITER and Tahayab, but Liberty Trail could be the one to spoil it for him. Crime Writer looks the pick of the stable-mates; third and second in two runs to date, he's on an upwards curve and a repeat of that recent effort could be enough. Tahayab was a costly purchase a couple of years ago, and gained useful experience from an unspectacular debut. However, a poor draw could cost her here. Liberty Trail is the highest rated of those with a mark, and has a couple of runners-up spots to his name from five outings. The cheekpieces didn't help last time out and they come off. If you're going to forgive a horse one bad run, then that was it, as he'd looked to be an improver. Of the newcomers, Lady Bluesky looks the most interesting, having previously won one and been placed three times in four bumper races. Market support would be encouraging, likewise for any of the newcomers, but we'll side with Crime Writer.

        Formwatch

        Al Wasef (USA) 18-1 (8-1) In rear, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 14l behind Esoterica (9-2) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.

        Yes Please 5-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, behind from over 2f out, last of 10, 28l behind Spiritual Healing (8-7) at Southwell 6f mdn stks (5) fbs in Feb.

        Lady Bluesky 9-1 (10-11) Towards rear, switched left 3f out, soon ridden, headeay over 2f out, kept on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Bold Addition (10-9) at Aintree 2m 1f NH flat (4) gs in May.

        Crime Writer (USA) 5-4 (8-13) Led, driven over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Espiritu (8-13) at Beverley 7f mdn stks (5) fm.

        Fifth Amendment 11-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind and soon outpaced, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 13l behind Future Gem (8-12) at Catterick 5f 3yo mdn aut (6) gd in May.

        Liberty Trail (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Towards rear, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 37l behind Legal Legacy (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.

        Fine Silk (USA) Rahy filly out of Meiosis.

        Halcyon Dancer Reset filly out of Volitant.

        Riley Queen Bee (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Balaagha (9-0) at Chester 7f 3yo fll mdn (4) gf in May.

        Tahayab (ITY) 9-1 (8-10) Dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, reminders over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 9, 8l behind Arabian Pearl (8-10) at Beverley 7f fll mdn stks (5) gf in May.

        Howards Way 20-1 (9-0) Always behind, 12th of 15, 9l behind Woodsley House (8-13) at Ayr 6f hcap (5) sft in Aug.