Racecards
14:40 Ayr
William Hill Ayr Silver Cup (Handicap) (Class 2)
- 27 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- £50,000 added
- Winner: £31,125
- 2nd: £9,320
- 3rd: £4,660
- 4th: £2,330
- Form 002007
- Age 9
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey P Cosgrave
slowly into stride, raced stand side, mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led 1f out, just held on
- Form 070188
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer I Semple
- Jockey Jason Hart
led stand side, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 000416
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey W J Lee
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
- Form 400316
- Age 6
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer D M Simcock
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
raced center, in rear and pushed along, effort over 2f out, merged with stand side group over 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 460112
- Age 8
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer P J O'Gorman
- Jockey Natasha Eaton
prominent stand side, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
- Form 4/2-0009
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer K Dalgleish
- Jockey T Eaves
chased leaders stand side, weakened well over 1f out
- Form 362374
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 95
chased leaders center, ridden and merged with stand side group over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
- Form 070612
- Age 6
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
chased leader center, ridden and merged with stand side group over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 066201
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey J P Spencer
mid-division stand side, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
- Form 124132
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J L Spearing
- Jockey P Makin
mid-division stand side, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on and no impression
- Form 663193
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Barry McHugh
chased leaders center, ridden over 2f out, merged with stand side group over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 114009
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey George Chaloner
chased leaders center, ridden and merged with stand side group over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
- Form 1/1602-2
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer D C Griffiths
- Jockey G Lee
close up stand side, ridden over 1f out, no extra last 100 yards
- Form 100963
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey Joey Haynes
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 331084
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer H Candy
- Jockey Catherine Gannon
close up stand side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 311407
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer D O'Meara
- Jockey D H Bergin
mid-division stand side, weakened well over 1f out
- Form 110083
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer K R Burke
- Jockey Jim Crowley
towards rear stand side, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 70-0721
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 86
towards rear center, headway over 2f out, led center group briefly over 1f out until merged with stand side group, no extra towards finish
- Form 090693
- Age 7
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer S Dixon
- Jockey T P Queally
led center group until headed by that group over 2f out, merged with stand side group over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 321104
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey F Sweeney
towards rear stand side group, headway and not much room over 1f out and again inside final furlong, kept on to take 4th place towards finish
- Form 502662
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer R Bastiman
- Jockey P Mulrennan
towards rear center, ridden and headway and merged with stand side group over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 020530
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey D Fentiman
chased leaders stand side group, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
- Form 712202
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 88
in touch center group, switched to stand side group over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 727734
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer K A Ryan
- Jockey P J Smullen
chased leaders center, led over 2f out, ridden and headed when merged with stand side group, weakened inside final furlong
- Form 723051
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J Gask
- Jockey Robert Tart
in rear stand side group, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
- Form 229208
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer T D Easterby
- Jockey D Allan
mid-division stand side group, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, held towards finish
Verdict
Sir Reginald had The Confessor behind when runner-up over 7f at Chester and went one better at Doncaster. He has a chance here, despite the penalty, while stablemate Polski Max could be interesting if recapturing early-season form. Likewise Dick Bos while Thunderball showed signs of a revival last week when just behind Pearl Ice, who now carries extra. Graham Gibbons rode the latter on Town Moor but has now switched to stable companion COLONEL MAK. Winner of this in 2010 from stall seven, he's back on familiar territory and has come right back to form, winning at Pontefract before only finding one too good at Newmarket. The ground is perfect and David Barron's six-year-old has as good a chance as any on the form book. The drop back to 6f might benefit Trail Blaze and he's another with decent claims while Boots And Spurs is another dropping down in distance. Irish raider An Saighdiur may be the pick of the remainder as this looks too competitive for old Harrison George.
Formwatch
Ancient Cross 25-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 21, 4 1/2l behind Angels Will Fall (9-2) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gs.
Cheviot (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 8th of 15, 6l behind Stepper Point (9-0) at Beverley 5f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in Aug.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Farmleigh House (10-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Gramercy (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leader near side, disputing lead in group well over 1f out, soon hung left under pressure, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4l behind Sir Reginald (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gs.
Harrison George (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Led centre group, ridden and headed over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Confessional (9-2) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Stonefield Flyer 80-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 9th of 15, 6l behind Stepper Point (9-0) at Beverley 5f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in Aug.
Trail Blaze (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Led overall and clear stands side, driven and hung right from over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, held when lost 3rd post, 4th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Redvers (9-0) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd.
Colonel Mak 7-2fav (10-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, went 2nd post, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Secret Look (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Pearl Ice 11-1 (9-7) Led in centre and overall, driven and strongly pressed inside final furlong, held on gamely, won at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs beating Fairway To Heaven (9-1) by nk, 15 ran.
Clear Spring (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Slowly away in rear, ridden and headway on wide outside 2f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Zero Money (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Rodrigo De Torres 33-1 (8-4) Chased leader far side until over 1f out, chased leading pair, ridden over 1f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 20, 3 1/2l behind Baccarat (8-9) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Polski Max 40-1 (8-10) Raced far side, soon pushed along and outpaced, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 9th of 20, 7l behind Baccarat (8-9) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Take Cover 50-1 (9-6) Led stands' side group and overall leader, merged with centre group well over 3f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, kept on and caught post, 2nd of 24, ns behind Seeking Magic (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Yeeoow (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leading pair near side, led group well over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd overall, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Sir Reginald (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gs.
The Confessor 4-1fav (9-10) Close up, effort and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Laffan (9-5) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Gandalak (FR) 10-3 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 9l behind Clockmaker (8-8) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Boots And Spurs 33-1 (8-6) Led, narrowly headed inside final furlong, stayed on but not pace of winner final 75 yards, 3rd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Magic City (8-13) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Sir Reginald 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leading trio near side, switched left over 2f out, carried slightly left inside final 2f, ridden to lead group inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure to lead close home, won at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gs beating Bertiewhittle (9-3) by nk, 14 ran.
Thunderball 6-1 (9-5) Chased winner in centre, ridden and every chance throughout final furlong, outpaced to 3rd in closing stages, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Pearl Ice (9-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Dick Bos 10-1 (8-6) Raced far side, chased leaders on outside of group, ridden over 1f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 16th of 20, 10l behind Baccarat (8-9) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Picture Dealer Evensfav (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Hopes N Dreams (9-8) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Singeur (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Hadaj (8-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Nameitwhatyoulike 10-1 (9-10) Led near side group, headed well over 1f out, hung right soon after, ridden and lost 2nd in group over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 20, 8l behind Clear Spring (9-7) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Links Drive Lady 13-2 (9-3) Dwelt towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind La Fortunata (8-13) at Goodwood 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
Chooseday (IRE) 6-1fav (9-7) Led far side group, ran on inside final furlong, headed in group final strides, not quite pace of leading pair on near side, 4th of 20, 3l behind Clear Spring (9-7) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Crew Cut (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on to lead final strides, won at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug beating Light From Mars (9-6) by hd, 14 ran.
Fast Shot 9-1 (9-8) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 8th of 20, 6l behind Clear Spring (9-7) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.