close up on inside, went 2nd just over 2f out, ridden just over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on
led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
soon chasing leader, pushed along and lost 2nd just over 2f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, ridden 3f out, soon behind, eased inside final furlong
held up, pushed along and effort 2f out, came wide straight, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, no impression final furlong
AYR HARBOUR won a higher grade contest at Newcastle on his recent handicap debut. That’s the strongest form on offer and Mick Appleby’s charge can go in again raised only 3lb. Phuket Power was beaten only a length at this level when runner-up at Kempton with previous winner Barking Mad well behind and looks the main danger given the latter’s disappointing effort. Rodney Le Roc has yet to threaten but may do best of the rest now handicapping.
Ayr Harbour 9-1 (8-13) Close up, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway under stand side rail inside final furlong, ran to lead post, won at Newcastle 7f hcp (3) pol in Jan beating Bella Brazil (8-12) by hd, 5 ran.
Phuket Power (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Keen led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 1l behind London Calling (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Barking Mad 9-2 (9-3) In rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 7 1/2l behind London Calling (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Gift Of Youth 9-1 (9-1) Prominent, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 9 1/2l behind Hello Baileys (9-9) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Rodney Le Roc 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, pushed along and headway inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Lua De Mel (8-7) at Lingfield 6f stks (6) pol in Jan.
Thomas Lanfiere (FR) 12-1 (9-7) Outpaced in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Foad (9-6) at Lingfield 6f (6) gd in Aug.