Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Ayr

15:35

Date 2023-09-23

Distance 6f

Class Class 2

Going Good To Soft

Type Flat

Surface Turf

Age Band 3yo+

Prize £92,772

Winning Time 1m 10.77s (slow by 1.77s)

Result

Pos	Horse	SP	Btn
1st	Significantly (GB) Joe Fanning · Julie Camacho	8/1J	Won
2nd	Ramazan (IRE) Oisin Orr · Richard Fahey	16/1	0.3
3rd	Gweedore (GB) William Pyle · Katie Scott	11/1	.5
4th	Albasheer (IRE) Hollie Doyle · Archie Watson	12/1	0.05
5th	Montassib (GB) Cieren Fallon · William Haggas	10/1	.5
6th	Fast Response (IRE) Brandon Wilkie · K R Burke	12/1	0.2
7th	Rohaan (IRE) Ben Curtis · David Evans	17/2	0.3
8th	Mr Wagyu (IRE) Jason Hart · John Quinn	14/1	.75
9th	Lethal Levi (GB) Clifford Lee · K R Burke	18/1	0.05
10th	Bielsa (IRE) Rowan Scott · Kevin Ryan	12/1	0.1
11th	Orazio (IRE) Jim Crowley · Charles Hills	8/1J	0.1
12th	Aleezdancer (IRE) Shane Gray · Kevin Ryan	14/1	0.1
13th	It Just Takes Time (IRE) Dougie Costello · Mark Walford	80/1	0.1
14th	Aberama Gold (GB) Mark Winn · David O'Meara	33/1	0.3
15th	Lequinto (IRE) Connor Beasley · Tony Carroll	80/1	0.3
16th	Escobar (IRE) David Allan · David O'Meara	50/1	0.1
17th	Probe (GB) Frederick Larson · Jennie Candlish	11/1	0.3
18th	Northern Express (IRE) Paul Mulrennan · Michael Dods	18/1	0.1
19th	Gorak (FR) Mikkel Mortensen · Charlie Fellowes	50/1	.5
20th	Mondammej (GB) Cam Hardie · Antony Brittain	80/1	2
21th	Magical Spirit (IRE) Tom Eaves · Kevin Ryan	50/1	0.3
22th	Desert Cop (GB) P J McDonald · Andrew Balding	40/1	.5
23th	Paws For Thought (IRE) Robert Whearty · Donald McCain	28/1	2.25
24th	Summerghand (IRE) Daniel Tudhope · David O'Meara	10/1	.5

Runners (25)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
7 (23)	Orazio Grey J:Jim Crowley T:Charles Hills	J:Jim Crowley T:Charles Hills	135	—	/61160	101	117	103	49d	—	—	+13	23.6	1.88/1	15/2 12%
Looked a star in the making in the spring; beaten fav in major handicaps since; contender
2 (25)	Rohaan Bay J:Ben Curtis T:David Evans	J:Ben Curtis T:David Evans	138	—	070760	104	113	104	14d	—	—	+7	15.9	2.13/1	17/2 11%
Powers have looked on the wane this year but a strongly run 6f suits ideally; could revive
NR (20)	Juan Les Pins Bay J:Alistair Rawlinson T:Michael Appleby	J:Alistair Rawlinson T:Michael Appleby	132	—	013032	98	117	99	13d	—	1W/1P 2 runs	+16	24.5	1.88/1	15/2 12%
8lb well in after two fine runs in Listed company; proven in big fields; lots to like
22 (14)	Significantly Bay J:Joe Fanning T:Julie Camacho	J:Joe Fanning T:Julie Camacho	128	p	-41262	94	116	99	7d	—	—	+15	24	2.13/1	17/2 11%
Back to form for new yard; fair chance on the back of last week's near miss at Doncaster
1 (15)	Summerghand Bay J:Daniel Tudhope T:David Omeara	J:Daniel Tudhope T:David Omeara	141	v	064214	107	113	89	13d	—	—	+18	26	2.25/1	10 10%
Last year's winner retains his ability but defying top weight will demand a huge effort
12 (13)	Albasheer Chestnut J:Hollie Doyle T:Archie Watson	J:Hollie Doyle T:Archie Watson	134	b	707818	100	113	89	13d	—	0W/0P 1 run	+15	21.4	2.25/1	10 10%
Bubbling away prior to York win last month (dead-heated); this test could suit him well
6 (10)	Montassib Chestnut J:Cieren Fallon T:William Haggas	J:Cieren Fallon T:William Haggas	135	—	041008	101	115	83	56d	—	—	+11	17.5	2.75/1	12 8%
First 6f run since debut but some of this year's 7f efforts stack up well; one to consider
14 (1)	Bielsa Bay J:Rowan Scott T:Kevin Ryan	J:Rowan Scott T:Kevin Ryan	133	—	0-2103	99	113	97	49d	—	—	+7	14.2	3.25/1	14 7%
Won this in 2021 off 1lb lower; as good as ever this year; capable of another big run
13 (12)	Ramazan Bay J:Oisin Orr T:Richard Fahey	J:Oisin Orr T:Richard Fahey	133	—	-39191	101	111	82	44d	—	—	+24	30	3.75/1	16 6%
On the up over 7f this summer; not fully exposed but drop back to 6f not sure to suit
4 (19)	Northern Express Chestnut J:Paul Mulrennan T:Michael Dods	J:Paul Mulrennan T:Michael Dods	137	—	133145	103	113	97	30d	—	—	+16	21.4	3.25/1	14 7%
Good progress this year but just a nagging concern he'll get going too late dropped to 6f
18 (21)	Mr Wagyu Chestnut J:Jason Hart T:John Quinn	J:Jason Hart T:John Quinn	129	v	977493	95	114	96	13d	—	—	+10	15.9	3.25/1	14 7%
Drawn a blank this year but he's run well in several top sprints; each-way claims again
3 (3)	Fast Response Bay J:Brandon Wilkie(7) T:K R Burke	J:Brandon Wilkie(7) T:K R Burke	137	—	254202	103	111	88	48d	—	—	+16	22.5	3.25/1	14 7%
Mudlark who was flourishing last autumn; good 2nd in Listed event latest; rain would help
19 (5)	Aleezdancer Bay J:Shane Gray T:Kevin Ryan	J:Shane Gray T:Kevin Ryan	129	p	160975	95	116	94	49d	—	—	+7	13	4.25/1	18 6%
Ran a stormer from a bad draw in the Stewards' Cup; chance increased by any rain
20 (4)	Probe Bay J:Frederick Larson(3) T:Jennie Candlish	J:Frederick Larson(3) T:Jennie Candlish	129	h	121500	95	115	95	70d	—	—	+11	16.9	3.75/1	16 6%
Spring form brings him right into it; levelled off since but conditions should suit
16 (6)	Lethal Levi Bay J:Clifford Lee T:K R Burke	J:Clifford Lee T:K R Burke	130	v	035574	96	115	83	8d	—	—	+9	13.3	4.25/1	18 6%
Drawn a blank this year but retains ability; visor given a shot today; not without hope
21 (7)	Paws For Thought Bay J:Robert Whearty(5) T:Donald Mccain	J:Robert Whearty(5) T:Donald Mccain	128	—	711158	94	113	96	21d	—	—	+19	21.8	8.00/1	33 3%
Reeled off a hat-trick after wind surgery; excuses the last twice; should outrun his odds
8 (8)	Gweedore Bay J:William Pyle(5) T:Katie Scott	J:William Pyle(5) T:Katie Scott	134	—	631197	100	112	88	8d	—	—	+18	22.2	6.75/1	28 4%
Been a star for connections but hard to believe he's well enough treated on first 6f run
5 (9)	Desert Cop Bay J:P J McDonald T:Andrew Balding	J:P J McDonald T:Andrew Balding	136	—	172607	104	113	91	13d	—	—	+13	15.8	6.75/1	28 4%
Case can be made on this year's best but finishing effort was tame at York two weeks ago
9 (16)	Aberama Gold Bay J:Mark Winn(3) T:David Omeara	J:Mark Winn(3) T:David Omeara	134	v	851100	100	115	101	7d	—	—	+18	21.3	8.00/1	33 3%
Only 5lb higher than for his decisive Stewards' Cup win but he's run poorly twice since
17 (18)	Magical Spirit Chestnut J:Tom Eaves T:Kevin Ryan	J:Tom Eaves T:Kevin Ryan	129	p	041376	95	115	95	56d	—	—	+14	16.5	8.00/1	33 3%
2020 Silver Cup winner; in good heart in spring; can go well but vulnerable for the win
10 (17)	Escobar Bay J:David Allan T:David Omeara	J:David Allan T:David Omeara	134	—	008040	100	109	88	14d	—	—	+11	13.1	12.25/1	50 2%
Came into the race in much better form when 8th last year; tough going this time round
11 (11)	Gorak Bay J:Mikkel Mortensen(7) T:Charlie Fellowes	J:Mikkel Mortensen(7) T:Charlie Fellowes	134	p	140709	100	114	86	28d	—	—	+11	13	19.75/1	80 1%
Handicapper firmly in command since his close 4th in a Haydock Group 3 in June
25 (24)	It Just Takes Time Brown J:Dougie Costello T:Mark Walford	J:Dougie Costello T:Mark Walford	125	—	162986	91	115	103	8d	—	—	+11	12.1	24.75/1	100 1%
Handicapper firmly on top since his Ripon win in June
23 (2)	Mondammej Bay J:Cam Hardie T:Antony Brittain	J:Cam Hardie T:Antony Brittain	128	—	540007	94	113	91	14d	—	—	+10	11.4	31.00/1	125 1%
Retains some ability but debatable he's in the form needed to take this
24 (22)	Lequinto Bay J:Connor Beasley T:Tony Carroll	J:Connor Beasley T:Tony Carroll	125	b	552126	91	112	83	16d	—	0W/0P 2 runs	+19	20.6	24.75/1	100 1%
Better than ever this year but this looks far too competitive

Horse	bet365	William Hill	Unibet	Boyle Sports	Ladbrokes
Orazio	7	7	7	7	15/2
Rohaan	9	9	9	9	17/2
Juan Les Pins	8	15/2	8	8	8
Significantly	17/2	9	17/2	17/2	17/2
Summerghand	9	9	10	9	17/2
Albasheer	10	10	10	10	10
Montassib	12	12	11	12	12
Bielsa	14	12	12	12	14
Ramazan	14	14	12	14	16
Northern Express	12	12	12	12	14
Mr Wagyu	14	14	14	14	14
Fast Response	12	11	12	12	14
Aleezdancer	16	18	18	16	16
Probe	16	14	12	16	16
Lethal Levi	18	18	16	18	18
Paws For Thought	33	28	28	28	28
Gweedore	25	25	22	25	28
Desert Cop	28	28	25	28	28
Aberama Gold	33	33	33	33	33
Magical Spirit	33	33	28	33	33
Escobar	50	40	40	40	33
Gorak	80	66	50	66	66
It Just Takes Time	100	80	80	80	80
Mondammej	125	100	80	100	80
Lequinto	100	80	80	80	80

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Ramazan

OR: 12.8 Form: 15.6 Odds: 1.6

2nd

Summerghand

OR: 14.3 Form: 9.5 Odds: 2.2

3rd

Juan Les Pins

24.5

OR: 12 Form: 10 Odds: 2.5

15/2

Significantly

OR: 11 Form: 10.5 Odds: 2.5

17/2

Orazio

23.6

OR: 12.8 Form: 8 Odds: 2.9

15/2

Fast Response

22.5

OR: 13.3 Form: 7.5 Odds: 1.7

Gweedore

22.2

OR: 12.5 Form: 8.6 Odds: 1.1

Paws For Thought

21.8

OR: 11 Form: 10 Odds: 0.8

Albasheer

21.4

OR: 12.5 Form: 7 Odds: 1.9

Northern Express

21.4

OR: 13.3 Form: 6.5 Odds: 1.6

Aberama Gold

21.3

OR: 12.5 Form: 8 Odds: 0.8

Lequinto

20.6

OR: 10.3 Form: 10 Odds: 0.4

100

Montassib

17.5

OR: 12.8 Form: 3 Odds: 1.7

Probe

16.9

OR: 11.3 Form: 4 Odds: 1.6

Magical Spirit

16.5

OR: 11.3 Form: 4.5 Odds: 0.8

Rohaan

15.9

OR: 13.5 Form: 0 Odds: 2.4

17/2

Mr Wagyu

15.9

OR: 11.3 Form: 3 Odds: 1.6

Desert Cop

15.8

OR: 13.5 Form: 1.5 Odds: 0.8

Bielsa

14.2

OR: 12.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.9

Lethal Levi

13.3

OR: 11.5 Form: 0.6 Odds: 1.2

Escobar

13.1

OR: 12.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.6

Aleezdancer

OR: 11.3 Form: 0 Odds: 1.7

Gorak

OR: 12.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0.5

It Just Takes Time

12.1

OR: 10.3 Form: 1.5 Odds: 0.4

100

Mondammej

11.4

OR: 11 Form: 0 Odds: 0.4

125

Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Summerghand	107	113	89
Rohaan	104	113	104
Desert Cop	104	113	91
Northern Express	103	113	97
Fast Response	103	111	88
Orazio	101	117	103
Montassib	101	115	83
Ramazan	101	111	82
Albasheer	100	113	89
Gweedore	100	112	88
Aberama Gold	100	115	101
Escobar	100	109	88
Gorak	100	114	86
Bielsa	99	113	97
Juan Les Pins	98	117	99
Lethal Levi	96	115	83
Mr Wagyu	95	114	96
Aleezdancer	95	116	94
Probe	95	115	95
Magical Spirit	95	115	95
Significantly	94	116	99
Paws For Thought	94	113	96
Mondammej	94	113	91
It Just Takes Time	91	115	103
Lequinto	91	112	83

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Significantly	7d ago	Quick return
Aberama Gold	7d ago	Quick return
Lethal Levi	8d ago	Quick return
Gweedore	8d ago	Quick return
It Just Takes Time	8d ago	Quick return
Juan Les Pins	13d ago	Quick return
Summerghand	13d ago	Quick return
Albasheer	13d ago	Quick return
Mr Wagyu	13d ago	Quick return
Desert Cop	13d ago	Quick return
Rohaan	14d ago	Fit
Escobar	14d ago	Fit
Mondammej	14d ago	Fit
Lequinto	16d ago	Fit
Paws For Thought	21d ago	Fit
Gorak	28d ago	Fit
Northern Express	30d ago	Fit
Ramazan	44d ago	Fit
Fast Response	48d ago	Fresh
Orazio	49d ago	Fresh
Bielsa	49d ago	Fresh
Aleezdancer	49d ago	Fresh
Montassib	56d ago	Fresh
Magical Spirit	56d ago	Fresh
Probe	70d ago	Fresh

Pace Profile

Horse	Running Style
Mr Wagyu	Prominent
Paws For Thought	Prominent
Gweedore	Prominent

Inferred from horse comments. 3 of 25 runners classified.