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Race 1 1.00 5f
THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)TOTAL RACE VALUE £10000
1 Vintage Clarets (GB) 2 9-6 (2)B c Ardad (IRE) - Enchanted Princess
Mr A Tattersall & Partner Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan
Form: 41,
2 Love de Vega (IRE) 2 9-2 (4)Ch c Lope de Vega (IRE) - Ribble (FR)
Crone Stud Farms Ltd Mark Johnston Ben Curtis
Form: 2,
3 Novak (GB) 2 9-2 (1)Gr c Mastercraftsman (IRE) - Parknasilla (IRE)
Mrs Janis MacPherson Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen
Form:
4 Taa Laa (GB) 2 8-11 (3)B f Heeraat (IRE) - Kirrin Island (USA)
O’Halloran Owen Satchell Tom Dascombe Paul Mulrennan
Form: 0,
Race 2 1.35 6f
THE WILLIAM HILL LENGTHEN YOUR ODDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6)TOTAL RACE VALUE £5527
1 Gunnerside (IRE) 4 9-8 (3)Gr g Gutaifan (IRE) - Suite (IRE)
Mr Grant Tuer Grant Tuer Sam James
Form: 121,
2 Global Humor (USA) 6 9-7 (6)B g Distorted Humor (USA) - In Bloom (USA)
Mr Paul Stewart Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan
Form: 24-6,
3 Deevious Beau (GB) 4 9-6 (2)B g Brazen Beau (AUS) - Vespasia
Harrowgate Bloodstock Ltd David Barron Connor Beasley
Form: 211,
4 Kilconquhar (GB) 4 9-6 (8)B g Hallowed Crown (AUS) - Passing Stranger (IRE)
Mr N. Dalgarno Alistair Whillans Billy Garritty (3)
Form: 206,
5 Epeius (IRE) 8 9-4 (7)B g Arakan (USA) - Gilda Lilly (USA)
Ben Haslam Racing Syndicate Ben Haslam Andrew Mullen
Form: 0-00, Visor
6 Paddy Power (IRE) 8 9-3 (5)Ch g Pivotal - Rag Top (IRE)
M Scaife & R A Fahey Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan
Form: 654,
7 Mo Henry (GB) 9 9-1 (4)B g Monsieur Bond (IRE) - Mo Mhuirnin (IRE)
Ontoawinner and The Shevlins Adrian Keatley Sean Davis
Form: 503, Visor
8 Lord of The Glen (GB) 6 9-0 (1)B g Orientor - Glenlini
Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie Kevin Stott
Form: 040-,
Race 3 2.10 6f
THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3)TOTAL RACE VALUE £11500
1 Bielsa (IRE) 6 9-13 (2)B g Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Bourbon Ball (USA)
King Power Racing Co Ltd Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott
Form: 505-,
2 Cold Stare (IRE) 6 9-7 (7)B g Intense Focus (USA) - Ziria (IRE)
Middleham Park Racing XC David O’Meara David Nolan
Form: 0-50, Tongue Strap Cheek Pieces
3 Glory Fighter (GB) 5 9-2 (6)B g Kyllachy - Isola Verde
Mr Kenneth MacPherson Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen
Form: 001-,
4 Commanche Falls (GB) 4 9-1 (4)Br g Lethal Force (IRE) - Joyeaux
Doug Graham, Ian Davison, Alan Drysdale Michael Dods Connor Beasley
Form: 116-, Cheek Pieces
5 George Bowen (IRE) 9 8-11 (1)Gr g Dark Angel (IRE) - Midnight Oasis
Mr M. A. Scaife Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan
Form: 0-65, Visor
6 Call Me Ginger (GB) 5 8-11 (3)Ch g Orientor - Primo Heights
Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan
Form: 650-,
7 Never In Paris (IRE) 4 8-9 (5)B f No Nay Never (USA) - Meeting In Paris (IRE)
Ontoawinner, A Marsh and E Burke K. R. Burke Ben Curtis
Form: 43-0,
POSITION OF STALLS
5f, 5.5f & 6f: Centre
7f: Outside
Remainder: Inside
Race 4 2.40 7f 50y
THE williamhill.com BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5)TOTAL RACE VALUE £6500
1 Midnite Bride (GB) 4 9-13 (5)Br f Kodiac - Silkenveil (IRE)
Mr T. A. Rahman Kevin Ryan Kevin Stott
Form: 011-,
2 Al Qaasim (IRE) 4 9-13 (2)Ch g Free Eagle (IRE) - Nebraas
Lee Bond & Robert Matheson David O’Meara David Nolan
Form: 32-3, Tongue Strap
3 Class Clown (IRE) 4 9-7 (3)Ch g Intense Focus (USA) - Joli Elegant (IRE)
Miss N. J. Barron David Barron Connor Beasley
Form: 31-6, Blinkers
4 Caballero (IRE) 5 9-3 (1)Ch g Camacho - Dame d’Honneur (IRE)
Mr Ken McGarrity Keith Dalgleish Joe Fanning
Form: 006-,
5 Tommy G (GB) 8 9-3 (6)Ch g Makfi - Primo Heights
Johnnie Delta Racing Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan
Form: 030,
6 Zoravan (USA) 8 9-1 (4)Ch g More Than Ready (USA) - Zaralanta (IRE)
Alison Walker Sarah Cousins Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez
Form: 200/-, Cheek Pieces
7 Sin E Shekells (GB) 4 8-12 (7)Ch g Bated Breath - Meddling
Mrs C. E. Dods Michael Dods Andrew Mullen
Form: 000-, Cheek Pieces
Race 5 3.15 1m
THE WILLIAM HILL BETTING TV MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5)TOTAL RACE VALUE £5300
1 Book of Invasions (IRE) 6 10-0 (10)Ch g Declaration of War (USA) - Cedar Sea (IRE)
Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell Conner McCann (7)
Form: Tongue Strap
2 Cole Noir (GB) 4 10-0 (7)B g Sepoy (AUS) - Just Like A Woman
Whyte, Hamilton and the Covenanters R. Mike Smith David Nolan
Form: 0-,
3 Stone Crossing (IRE) 5 9-9 (4)Gr m Rock of Gibraltar (IRE) - Livadream (IRE)
Burns Partnership R. Mike Smith Sean Davis
Form:
4 Aone Ally (GB) 3 9-0 (11)B g Mayson - Infatuate
Mrs H. Kelly Lucinda Russell Paul Mulrennan
Form: 55-,
5 Hazalou (GB) 3 9-0 (6)Ch c Nathaniel (IRE) - Solar Magic
Mr Ian Jones Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen
Form: 0-,
6 Pacha Prince (IRE) 3 9-0 (1)B g Sir Prancealot (IRE) - Fainleog (IRE)
Mrs C. E. Dods Michael Dods Callum Rodriguez
Form: 0-0,
7 Soonerthebetter (IRE) 3 9-0 (2)B g Awtaad (IRE) - Trikala (IRE)
Mr Ewan Ross R. Mike Smith Andrew Breslin (5)
Form: 60,
8 Summa Peto (USA) 3 9-0 (5)Gr or Ro c Dialed In (USA) - Unbridled Gem (USA)
Weldspec Glasgow Limited Keith Dalgleish Joe Fanning
Form: 220-,
9 Tadreeb (IRE) 3 9-0 (3)B c Oasis Dream - Wake Up Call
Shadwell Estate Company Ltd Mark Johnston Ben Curtis
Form: 5-,
10 Tampa (USA) 3 9-0 (9)B c Mshawish (USA) - Scarlet Strike (USA)
Al Shaqab Racing Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan
Form:
11 Water Iris (GB) 3 8-9 (8)B f Pivotal - Sea The Bloom
Cheveley Park Stud David O’Meara Kevin Stott
Form: 32-,
Race 6 3.45 1m 2f
THE WILLIAM HILL ACCA FREEDOM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)TOTAL RACE VALUE £9300
1 Dream With Me (IRE) 4 9-7 (5)B c Frankel - Where (IRE)
Mr Saeed Suhail Mark Johnston Ben Curtis
Form: 2-13,
2 Howzer Black (IRE) 5 9-6 (4)Br g Requinto (IRE) - Mattinata
Middleham Park Racing LXXVI Keith Dalgleish Callum Rodriguez
Form: 253, Hood
3 Breguet Boy (IRE) 4 9-6 (2)Br g Requinto (IRE) - Holly Hawk (IRE)
Straightline Bloodstock Keith Dalgleish Billy Garritty (3)
Form: 14-2,
4 Sudona (GB) 6 9-5 (3)B m Zoffany (IRE) - Vickers Vimy
D. Hulse S. Saunders & Lady Cobham David O’Meara David Nolan
Form: 20-5,
5 Let Her Loose (IRE) 4 8-11 (1)Ch f Mukhadram - Passionable
The Up For Anything Syndicate Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan
Form: 42-0,
6 Four Kingdoms (IRE) 7 8-6 (6)B g Lord Shanakill (USA) - Four Poorer (IRE)
The Covenanters R. Mike Smith Andrew Breslin (5)
Form: 020-,
Race 7 4.20 1m 5f 26y
THE WILLIAM HILL PLAY RESPONSIBILY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)TOTAL RACE VALUE £9300
1 Pearl Warrior (GB) 5 9-7 (1)Ch g Dunaden (FR) - Pure Speculation
Owners Group 079 Iain Jardine Andrew Mullen
Form: 402-, Cheek Pieces
2 Raymond (IRE) 6 9-6 (2)B g Tobougg (IRE) - Crack The Kicker (IRE)
Straightline Bloodstock Keith Dalgleish Billy Garritty (3)
Form: 141,
3 Red Force One (GB) 6 9-3 (4)Ro g Lethal Force (IRE) - Dusty Red
The Yorkshire Puddings Philip Kirby Kevin Stott
Form: 6-30,
4 Kitten’s Dream (GB) 4 8-12 (3)B g Kitten’s Joy (USA) - Strathnaver
Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Richard Fahey Paul Hanagan
Form: 1-40,
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T O D A Y ’ S R A C E S
M O N D A Y 2 6 T H A P R I L 2 0 2 1T O D A Y ’ S O F F I C I A L S
STEWARDS Colin Vickers (Chief Steward)John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair) Lyndsay Allan, Daniel Andrews, Adrian Smith
STARTERS Stuart Turner Michael Reid
JUDGEDi Clark
CLERK OF THE SCALES Claudia Marelli
VETERINARY OFFICERArthur Kidd
VETERINARY SURGEONSJohn Morris Mhairi Young
MEDICAL OFFICERSAndy Malyon, Anthony Hampstead, Suzy Gibson
AUCTIONEERSGoffs UK
COMMENTATORAlan Howes
EQUINE WELFARE & INTEGRITY OFFICERSJames Bonar, Linda Porter, Tracey Hamilton, Cyril Johnstone
AYR RACECOURSERACEDAY GENERAL MANAGERBrian FerriesMobile: 07887 952173Email: [email protected]
CLERK OF THE COURSE& HEAD GROUNDSMANGraeme AndersonMobile: 07768 651261Twitter: @ClerkAyr2 Whitletts Road, Ayr KA8 0JETelephone: (01292) 264179Fax: (01292) 610140.Email: [email protected]
T H A N K Y O U T O O U R S P O N S O R SThe Racecourse Executive would like to thank our sponsors today.
R A C E C O N D I T I O N SFirst Race 1.00 - THE WILLIAM HILL PICK YOUR PLACES NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5400 to the winning horse The second to receive £2535, the third £1268 and the fourth £634. for novice two yrs old. Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £50 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Weights: Colts and geldings 9st 2lb; fillies 8st 11lb Penalties, for each Restricted Novice or Maiden race won 4lb For each other race won 7lb (Sellers and Claimers excluded for the purposes of penalties). 11 entries at £50. - Closed April 20th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4267; Second £2133; Third £1067; Fourth £533. (Penalty Value £5400) SS
Second Race 1.35 - THE WILLIAM HILL LENGTHEN YOUR ODDS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2322 to the winning horse The second to receive £1090, the third £545, the fourth £300, the fifth £300, the sixth £300, the seventh £300 and the eighth £300. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £21 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £4 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £17 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight 8st 7lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after April 17th, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. RACING UK has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries, 5 at £4 and 11 at £21. - Closed April 20th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £1835; Second £917; Third £459; Fourth £251; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240; Eighth £240. (Penalty Value £2322) SS
Third Race 2.10 - THE WILLIAM HILL EXTRA PLACES EVERY DAY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6210 to the winning horse The second to receive £2915, the third £1458 and the fourth £729. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £57 stake if the horse is rated 76 or higher, or £11 stake if the horse is rated 75 or lower with £46 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after April 17th, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. TENNENT’S has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 15 entries at £57. - Closed April 20th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4907; Second £2453; Third £1227; Fourth £613. (Penalty Value £6210) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
Fourth Race 2.40 - THE williamhill.com BEST ODDS GUARANTEED HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2862 to the winning horse The second to receive £1343, the third £672, the fourth £336, the fifth £300, the sixth £300 and the seventh £300. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 51-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72; such horses rated 50 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £26 stake if the horse is rated 51 or higher, or £5 stake if the horse is rated 50 or lower with £21 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after April 17th, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. BOBBY’S BAR has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the person responsible for the best turned out horse in this race. 16 entries at £26. - Closed April 20th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2262; Second £1130; Third £566; Fourth £282; Fifth £240; Sixth £240; Seventh £240. (Penalty Value £2862) Weights raised 4lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
Fifth Race 3.15 - THE WILLIAM HILL BETTING TV MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £2862 to the winning horse The second to receive £1343, the third £672 and the fourth £336. for maiden three yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 20th and pay £26 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st; fillies 8st 9lb 4-y-o and up colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb. 21 entries at £26. - Closed April 20th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2262; Second £1130; Third £566; Fourth £282. (Penalty Value £2862) SS
Sixth Race 3.45 - THE WILLIAM HILL ACCA FREEDOM HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4374 to the winning horse The second to receive £2053, the third £1027, the fourth £513, the fifth £300 and the sixth £300. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 61-80 (also open to such horses rated 81 and 82; such horses rated 60 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 61 or higher, or £8 stake if the horse is rated 60 or lower with £32 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after April 17th, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. The Race Incentive Fund, supported by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, provides for the inclusion of £1500 towards the prize money for this race. 13 entries at £40. - Closed April 20th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3456; Second £1728; Third £864; Fourth £432; Fifth £240; Sixth £240. (Penalty Value £4374) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. SS
Seventh Race 4.20 - THE WILLIAM HILL PLAY RESPONSIBILY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4374 to the winning horse The second to receive £2053, the third £1027 and the fourth £513. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 66-85 (also open to such horses rated 86 and 87; such horses rated 65 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £40 stake if the horse is rated 66 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 65 or lower with £33 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 24th. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight 9st 7lb Penalties, after April 17th, 2021, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb. 9 entries, 1 at £7 and 8 at £40. - Closed April 20th, 2021. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3456; Second £1728; Third £864; Fourth £432. (Penalty Value £4374) SS
FIXTURES 2021
APRIL
Tuesday April 27 (Evening) (Flat)
MAY
Tuesday May 4 (Jump)
Tuesday May 11 (Flat)
Wednesday May 19 (Flat)
JUNE
Wednesday June 2 (Flat)
Tuesday June 8 (Flat)
Tuesday June 22 (Flat)
JULY
Sunday July 4 (Flat)
Monday July 5 (Flat)
Monday July 12 (Flat)
Monday July 19 (Flat)
Monday July 26 (Flat)
AUGUST
Saturday August 7
Ladies Night (Evening) (Flat)
Monday August 9 (Flat)
SEPTEMBER
Thursday September 16
Ayr Gold Cup Festival Day 1 (Flat)
Friday September 17
Ayr Gold Cup Festival Ladies Day (Flat)
Saturday September 18
Ayr Gold Cup Festival Saturday (Flat)
Tuesday September 28 (Flat)
OCTOBER
Thursday October 7 (Flat)
PADDY IS TOP FLAT JOCKEY AT AYRTHE start of the 2021 Flat season at Ayr today and tomorrow night also marks the beginning of the battle to be top owner, trainer and jockey at the track for the year.
Last season saw the Jolly Beggars, Richard Fahey and Paddy Mathers win the respective titles for 2020.
Two wins and a second place at our final meeting of the season last year clinched the jockeys’ title for Paddy who pipped Kevin Stott by a point.
The final placings were:
LEADING TRAINERS FLAT SEASON AYR 2020RICHARD FAHEY 46
TIM EASTERBY 41
MIKE SMITH 38
JIM GOLDIE 35
KEVIN RYAN 31
MICHAEL DODS 31
LEADING JOCKEYS FLAT SEASON AYR 2020PADDY MATHERS 55
KEVIN STOTT 54
PAUL MULRENNAN 45
DANNY TUDHOPE 43
JOE FANNING 39
DAVID ALLAN 31
LEADING OWNERS FLAT SEASON AYR 2020THE JOLLY BEGGARS 13
FRANK GILLESPIE 12
JOHNNIE DELTA RACING 10
THE NEW CENTURY PARTNERSHIP 9
S BULMER P HEBDON & R TAYLOR 9
JAMES CALLOW & JS GOLDIE 9
MRS CM CLARKE, FOULRICE PARK RACING LTD 9
RIVERSIDE RACING 9
2 0 2 0 F L A T L E A D E R B O A R D S
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