tracked leader 2f, tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, driven to press winner from over 1f out, stayed on, always held
set strong gallop, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, stayed on same pace
keen tracked leaders, went 2nd 5f out until 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway over 4f out, went 2nd 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, driven and all out
in rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
keen mid-division, ridden over 4f out, never a factor
tracked leader after 2f until 5f out, soon weakened
Balwearie is 6lbs higher for a victory over this trip here last month but we take FORREST FLYER to reverse the placings after finishing third in that same race, whilst George Adamson has been consistent this year and could challenge. The pick was just over a length behind Balwearie at this course last month but he won here in June and can avenge his defeat. He has run consistently well this year and will be alongside his main rival in the stalls. Jim Goldie has a 12% strike-rate at Ayr with his older horses and his option in this race could help to improve that tally. Balwearie will be a dangerous opponent and is expected to run well but may not have it all his own way today. Franny Norton retains the ride. George Adamson is tried at this trip for the first time and considering he has been staying on well at the finish recently he is respected. Peter Niven drops Silent Lucidity back in trip and with an eye-catching jockey booking it is worth noting any market support for him in this race. However we side with Forrest Flyer to grab the win.
Forrest Flyer (IRE) 11-8fav (9-4) Tracked leader 3f, prominent, ridden over 3f out, stayed on under pressure final 2f, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Balwearie (8-2) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Kimberley Downs (USA) 40-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, tracked leading trio, pushed along and struggling 3f out, weakened soon after, 8th of 9, 31l behind Lady Eclair (9-6) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Mohawk Ridge 3-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, took 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Highland Love (8-8) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Balwearie (IRE) 12-1 (8-2) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd 10f out, led 8f out, ridden over 1f out, held on gamely, all out, won at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Blazing Desert (9-3) by nk, 8 ran.
Silent Lucidity (IRE) 5-1fav (8-10) In touch on outside, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind City Stable (9-7) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Amical Risks (FR) 11-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, held up in last trio, headway from 3f out, ridden and chased leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 11l behind Tillietudlem (8-4) at Doncaster 1m 7f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Tuxsumdoin 66-1 (9-11) Close up in chasing group until 6f out, 11th of 12, 27l behind Heathyards Pride (9-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f Am clm stks (6) pol in May.
Ohana 9-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along halfway, weakened 3f out, last of 9, 17l behind Circadian Rhythm (9-1) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (6) pol in Sep '08.
King's Head (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, just failed to go 2nd, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Graceful Descent (8-6) at Hamilton 1m 3f clm stks (6) gd.
George Adamson (IRE) 13-8fav (9-7) Prominent, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on and lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind That'll Do Nicely (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
