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12:55 Ayr

John Smith's Maiden Stakes (Class 5)

  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 7f 50y
  • Going: Heavy
  • Surface: Turf
  • £5,500 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 40.77s
  • Off Time: 12:55:32
  • 10 Ran
Go to Full Result
1
Silk -

Doon Haymer (IRE)

5/2

    2
    Silk -

    Ninefineirishmen (IRE)

    10/1

      3
      Silk -

      Roman Legion (IRE)

      5/2

        1(8)
        Silk - Royal blue, white hoops, white sleeves, royal blue diamonds, royal blue cap

        Bishopbriggs (USA)

        4 BF
        6/1
        • Form 833
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        steadied start, held up in rear, keen, ridden over 2f out, no impression

        2(7)
        Silk - Orange, Dark Blue disc, striped sleeves, Dark Blue cap

        Doon Haymer (IRE)

        50 v
        5/2
        • Form 3320
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3
        • Official Rating 78

        made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well

        3(6)
        Silk - Pink, white chevrons and sleeves, light blue cap

        Mufasa

        50/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        towards rear, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out

        4(11)
        Silk - Red and Black (quartered), halved sleeves, Emerald Green cap

        Ninefineirishmen (IRE)

        22
        10/1
        • Form 7
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        in touch on outer, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, took 2nd, well inside final furlong, no chance with winner

        5(9)
        Silk - Yellow, large Emerald Green spots and star on cap

        Pavershooz

        22
        5/1
        • Form 5
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace

        6(1)
        Silk - YELLOW, RED sash, armlets and cap

        Red Tarn

        18
        14/1
        • Form 45
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong

        7(10)
        Silk - Yellow, dark blue stars, hooped sleeves

        Roman Legion (IRE)

        10
        5/2
        • Form 32
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, one pace

        8(5)
        Silk - Red and White stripes, White sleeves, hooped cap

        Spooky

        14
        100/1
        • Form 009
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3
        • Official Rating 51

        behind, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous

        9(2)
        Silk - Dark Blue, White sash and armlets, Red cap

        Staten (USA)

        25/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-3

        held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, no impression from over 1f out

        11(3)
        Silk - White, Dark Blue stripe, Dark Blue sleeves, Yellow armlets, Dark Blue cap

        Orpen Bid (IRE)

        8
        33/1
        • Form 5
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong

        10(4)
        NR

        Forrest Star

        44
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        Nonrunner

        In depth

        Verdict

        In the opener, Roman Legion gets the nod over Doon Haymer and Pavershooz. Much as Doon Haymer was disappointing last time, he had earlier shown good maiden promise and, with first-time blinkers now tried, has to be given serious consideration. Bishopbriggs has shown promise on all three starts and holds each way claims, Roman Legion looked a winner waiting to happen at this type of level when second at Bath last time, while Ninefineirishmen showed some promise on his six-furlong debut and should improve today. Similar comments apply to Pavershooz, who was just ahead of him in that race. Finally, Red Tarn has shown some promise but, for the selection, we return to Roman Legion.

        Formwatch

        Bishopbriggs (USA) 11-8fav (9-3) Took keen hold in touch, smooth headway over 1f out, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Seta Pura (8-12) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Oct.

        Doon Haymer (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 13th of 19, 13l behind Luck Money (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo stk gf in Sept.

        Mufasa Cayman Kai colt out of a moderate racemare.

        Ninefineirishmen (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 14, 9l behind Calming Influence (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Oct.

        Pavershooz 100-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on, 5th of 14, 7l behind Calming Influence (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Oct.

        Red Tarn 10-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, outpaced halfway, stayed on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 9l behind Collection (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.

        Roman Legion (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on but soon held, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Colony (9-3) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.

        Spooky 150-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 9th of 12, 13l behind Just Like A Woman (8-9) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Oct.

        Staten (USA) Century City colt out of winning sprinter Lever To Heaven.

        Orpen Bid (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) In touch, effort over 3f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 14l behind Silk Affair (9-0) at Ayr 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Oct.

        Forrest Star 80-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced, behind, never dangerous, 11th of 16, 15l behind Northern Bolt (8-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Sept.