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18:50 Ayr

Biwater Services Handicap (Class 6)

  • 14 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 7f
  • Going: Good to Soft, Soft in places
  • Surface: Turf
  • £4,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 3m 24.97s
  • Off Time: 18:50:21
  • 14 Ran
1(9)
Silk - Light Blue, Dark Blue Cross of Lorraine, sleeves and cap
  • Form 173310/
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-7
  • Official Rating 65

mid-division, ridden 3f out, never able to challenge

2(5)
Silk - Dark Blue and Yellow (quartered), Yellow sleeves, Dark Blue spots, Dark Blue and Red quartered cap
20/1
  • Form 6/81755-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 9-6
  • Official Rating 64

mid-division, headway on outside over 6f out, weakened 3f out

3(17)
Silk - EMERALD GREEN, yellow stars, hooped cap

Balakar (IRE)

323 p C
5/1
  • Form 5/26321-
  • Age 12
  • Weight 9-5
  • Official Rating 63

mid-division, pushed along over 6f out, ridden 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, never troubled leaders

4(1)
Silk - WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and stars on sleeves, YELLOW cap

Trance (IRE)

3 p CDC
11/2
  • Form 030043
  • Age 8
  • Weight 9-2
  • Official Rating 60

soon pushed along in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, never nearer

5(15)
Silk - Black, Light Blue hoop, armlets and cap
  • Form 12-0523
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-13
  • Official Rating 57

behind, headway 6f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, kept on

6(10)
Silk - RED, yellow star, yellow diamonds on sleeves and cap
16/1
  • Form 7/326-03
  • Age 6
  • Weight 8-13
  • Official Rating 57

mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, just held on

7(14)
Silk - Dark Blue, Orange triple diamond, sleeves and diamonds on cap
6/1
  • Form 431238
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-10
  • Official Rating 54

led, headed over 4f out, soon lost place, weakened 2f out

9(8)
Silk - Dark Blue, White seams, check cap
  • Form 005390/
  • Age 6
  • Weight 8-8
  • Official Rating 52

never better than mid-division

10(2)
Silk - Maroon, White chevrons, hooped sleeves, White cap

Signalman

9 BFC
6/1
  • Form 000F16
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-8
  • Official Rating 52

tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, just held

11(11)
Silk - Purple and Light Green stripes, Purple sleeves, Light Green cap
  • Form 053548
  • Age 5
  • Weight 8-7
  • Official Rating 51

driven to chase leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression

14(12)
Silk - Dark Blue, Yellow sash, White sleeves, Dark Blue and Yellow hooped cap
  • Form 774533
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-5
  • Official Rating 49

chased leader to over 4f out, soon weakened

15(3)
Silk - Gold and Black check, Pink sleeves and cap
7/1
  • Form 009-3
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-4
  • Official Rating 48

always behind

16(13)
Silk - Dark Green, Yellow star, Yellow sleeves, Dark Green armlets, Dark Green cap
  • Form 68/952-0
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-2
  • Official Rating 46

behind from halfway, tailed off when eased 3f out

17(7)
Silk - Black and Orange check, White sleeves and cap
  • Form 080/750
  • Age 8
  • Weight 8-2
  • Official Rating 45

chased leaders, driven and lost place over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off

8(4)
NR
  • Form 2232-R6
  • Age 8
  • Weight 8-9
  • Official Rating 53

Nonrunner

12(16)
NR
  • Form 04-0765
  • Age 4
  • Weight 8-6
  • Official Rating 50

Nonrunner

13(6)
NR
  • Form 96/6650-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 8-5
  • Official Rating 49

Nonrunner

Previous results

In depth

Verdict

Florentino may prove to be the safest option here with Signalman and Balakar others that may be able to take a hand in the finish. Florentino is a full sister to Flossy who did so well for the same connections over the years and that does raise a slight concern as her illustrious sibling found her stamina stretched at this trip. However, the selection has already won a heavy ground novice hurdle and didn't appear to be stopping over two miles one at Carlisle on what was just her fourth start on the level. Balakar beat Kristiansand by two and a half lengths over an extended two miles one here last September on soft ground; he's a pound lower once his rider's claim has been taken into account but it's a concern that he hasn't been in great form over hurdles of late. Signalman clearly relishes getting his toe in and should stay this far although he still has to prove it conclusively. The handicapper didn't get carried away with his win here last month and he's short-list material but the vote goes the way of Florentino.

Formwatch

Shankly Bond (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Soon mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden 3f out, not much room over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 9l behind Gentleman's Deal (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan '06.

Toshi (USA) 6-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 7, 3l behind King of Rhythm (9-0) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.

Balakar (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, lost place before halfway, headway over 5f out, led over 2f out, hung left, driven out, won at Ayr 2m 1f hcap (5) sft in Sept beating Kristiansand (8-4) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.

Trance (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Dwelt, took closer order halfway, driven and outpaced 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Bouggler (8-4) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-70 (5) sft.

Sir Sandicliffe (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Towards rear, reminders early, ridden and kept on from over 3f out, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Dimashq (9-11) at Musselburgh 1m 5f amt hcp (6) gf in Jul.

Spring Charm (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge and on terms from under 2f out, headed and kept on same pace well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Ptolomeos (8-11) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn stk hvy in Jul.

Forrest Flyer (IRE) 15-8fav (8-10) Tracked leader until weakened 2f out, last of 8, 13l behind Signalman (8-2) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.

Hawksbury Heights 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened approaching straight, eased final furlong, last of 13, 22l behind Galistic (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 0-70 gf in Jul '06.

Signalman 5-2fav (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, gradually weakened over 4f out, 6th of 13, 11l behind Dimashq (9-11) at Musselburgh 1m 5f amt hcp (6) gf in Jul.

Rocknest Island (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 15, 12l behind Let It Be (8-7) at Redcar 1m 6f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.

Muncaster Castle (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, gradually weakened, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Chookie Hamilton (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.

Florentino 33-1 (8-1) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Mister Pete (8-1) at Carlisle 2m 1f mdn hcp (6) gd in Jul.

Monet's Lady (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 41l behind Master Nimbus (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in Jul.

Bramantino (IRE) 50-1 (8-3) Mid-division until weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 17l behind Bijou Dan (8-12) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.

Kristiansand 10-1 (8-13) Mid-division, effort 3f out, never reached challenging position, 6th of 12, 13l behind Sendali (8-6) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.

Marieschi (USA) 20-1 (9-2) Led, driven over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 10l behind Dan Tucker (10-0) at Catterick 1m 4f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.

Rightful Ruler 33-1 (8-2) Prominent, ridden along over 4f out, soon behind, 10th of 12, well behind Inchpast (9-6) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.