Ayr 17 September 2021

Going: Good to Firm
Stalls: Sprint Centre; 7f Outside; Remainder Inside
 
Light rain

Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 11.5° - 17.5°
Rainfall: 3.08mm
Wind: 9.1 mph S

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1

13:00 Ayr (Class 4) (2YO only)

British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

7f 50y

Winner £7,560 - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

AZURE BLUE built on her encouraging debut third when a slightly unlucky second at Carlisle, being short of room on more than one occasion before rattling home to get within half a length of the winner. With today's extra furlong unlikely to pose any problems, she could make it third-time lucky. Forgivable also steps up in trip following two promising displays over 6f and he warrants respect, while Kevin Ryan looks to have a couple of solid chances with Green Team and newcomer Marhaba The Champ.

2

13:35 Ayr (Class 2) (2YO only)

EBF Nursery

6f

Winner £9,277 - 15 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Locke has to be respected after winning with some authority at Windsor last time, but marginal preference is for the other penalised runner in the race in STRAITS OF MOYLE. Richard Fahey's charge travelled like the best horse in the race at Carlisle last time and finished off the race accordingly. Barry McHugh retains the partnership with the gelding and he could go in again. The selection's stablemate Final Account ran well at Hamilton last time and gives the Musley Bank trainer a strong hand, while Redcar winner Lethal Levi and the in-form Kendred Fire are also worthy of note.

3

14:10 Ayr (Class 1) (2YO only)

British EBF Stallions Harry Rosebery Stakes (Listed)

5f

Winner £24,385 - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

Canonized looked a touch unlucky at Longchamp last time and she could have a big say in this contest with a clearer passage. Project Dante's performance at Newmarket appeared to suggest that he may appreciate the drop back to 5f, and if he can reproduce his run in the Norfolk he could be a leading contender as well, but PEGGY SIOUX gets the vote. She produced an eye-catching performance when beating Edward Cornelius convincingly on her debut, despite showing greenness, and with further improvement likely it would be no surprise to see her involved in the finish.

4

14:45 Ayr (Class 1) (3YO plus)

Arran Scottish Sprint EBF Fillies' Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Listed)

5f 110y

Winner £30,907 - 16 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

WHITE LAVENDER hasn't got her head in front since winning on debut at Navan in May, but her recent second in this company at Tipperary suggested Joseph Murphy's filly was ready to strike again having finished strongly. Keep Busy gives weight to all of her rivals having scored at this track in June in this grade and she commands respect dropping back in trip after trying 6f in France last month. Others worthy of the shortlist include Tweet Tweet, Teresa Mendoza and Dandalla.

5

15:20 Ayr (Class 2) (3YO plus)

Virgin Bet Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap

6f

Winner £15,462 - 22 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

MARK'S CHOICE won the Great St Wilfrid consolation at Ripon before finishing an unlucky second over the same C&D at the end of last month. The five-year-old boasts winning form at the track and makes plenty of appeal, despite this being a hugely competitive event on paper. Call Me Ginger carries an 8lb penalty for victories at Hamilton and Doncaster, but he is still 2lb well in and is capable of a strong challenge. Others for the shortlist include Ghathanfar, Twilight Madness and Danzan.

6

15:55 Ayr (Class 3) (3YO plus)

Virgin Bet Handicap

2m 1f 105y

Winner £8,100 - 4 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

The three-year-old HAVEYOUMISSEDME posted his best piece of form when winning at Newcastle earlier this month, running on strongly in the closing stages and pulling clear with the runner-up. The Iain Jardine-trained gelding steps up in trip this time and may prove too strong for his rivals under a 6lb penalty, with Prince Imperial tipped to chase him home, having performed respectably in better company than this on his latest start. The prolific winner Let Me Be returns from a short break and is also worth considering.

7

16:30 Ayr (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Remus Uomo Handicap (Div 1)

1m

Winner £3,132 - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

King Of Tonga is likely to make his presence felt as he has some solid recent form to his name, but winning doesn't come easy to him as you have to go back to November 2019 for his last taste of success. In contrast, Merricourt has won twice over this course and distance in recent months and could be a factor, though marginal preference is for LITTLE TED. A winner of a seller at Ripon two starts ago, beating a horse rated 18lb higher off level weights, he showed he can compete off his current mark when second at Chester last time despite being drawn wide.

8

17:00 Ayr (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Remus Uomo Handicap (Div 2)

1m

Winner £3,132 - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

A case can be made for several of these, but a chance is taken on FLYING MOON, who is now 2lb below his last winning mark. The five-year-old gelding has a fine record at this track, with two C&D wins, and he gets the vote to add another victory to his career tally. Motarajel took a step forward at Beverley last time and could be the main danger off a 4lb higher mark, while Bringitonboris, Clay Regazzoni and Ron O are others to consider.

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