Racecards
14:20 Ayr
E.b.f. Maiden Stakes (Class 4)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £7,500 added
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer Sir Mark Prescott
- Jockey S Sanders
in rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace
Shaweel
14- Form 3
- Age 2
- Weight 9-3
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey Greg Fairley
made all, shaken up to go clear over 1f out, easily
Verdict
A small field considering the fair prize money and narrow preference is for Shaweel ahead of Verinco and An Carrig. The selection, a son Dansili, made a pleasing introduction when third at York on quick ground. Whilst we may not see the best of him until he tackles a longer trip, he shaped with plenty of promise on that run and looks to posses plenty of scope and size for improvement. Verinco has also had one start, and he performed with some credit when fourth at Redcar. That was no great contest but he may step up on that effort now trying an extra furlong. Night Of Fortune is well-bred but probably one for longer trips in the future, as his trainer certainly doesn't rush his juveniles. An Carrig completes the field and should be monitored for market support from a stable going well, however it is Shaweel who gets the nod.
Formwatch
An Carrig Peintre Celebre colt out of a moderate racemare.
Night of Fortune Key Of Luck colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m3f including useful middle-distance winner Tam Lin.
Shaweel 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon with winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Lord Shanakill (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gf.
Verinco 6-1 (9-3) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 6l behind Lucky Leigh (8-12) at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf.