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17:45 Ayr

Robb Ferguson C A Handicap (Class 4)

  • 7 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 1f 105y
  • Going: Heavy
  • Surface: Turf
  • £10,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 18.74s
  • Off Time: 17:46:06
  • 7 Ran
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1
Silk -

Sphinx (FR)

5/2

    2
    Silk -

    Dr Sharp (IRE)

    11/4

      1(3)
      Silk - PINK and PURPLE diamonds, PINK sleeves and cap

      Sphinx (FR)

      12 b
      5/2
      • Form 084242
      • Age 10
      • Weight 9-7
      • Official Rating 77

      held up in rear and keen, smooth headway over 5f out, led on bit over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear

      2(7)
      Silk - Terracotta, Emerald Green cap and tassel

      Dr Sharp (IRE)

      12
      11/4
      • Form 6-46827
      • Age 8
      • Weight 9-4
      • Official Rating 74

      led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten

      3(4)
      Silk - YELLOW, emerald green seams, green cap

      Propinquity

      61
      16/1
      • Form 430-050
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-4
      • Official Rating 75

      held up towards rear, ridden and weakened over 4f out

      4(9)
      Silk - BLACK, YELLOW stripe, check cap

      Los Nadis (GER)

      37
      6/4
      • Form 8963-02
      • Age 4
      • Weight 9-2
      • Official Rating 73

      tracked leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, soon eased

      6(8)
      Silk - ROYAL BLUE, RED stars on sleeves, WHITE cap

      Act Sirius (IRE)

      72
      12/1
      • Form 81/05-57
      • Age 4
      • Weight 8-2
      • Official Rating 56

      in touch, weakened 6f out

      8(1)
      Silk - Grey, Red star, Red sleeves and cap

      Jardines Bazaar

      429 t
      33/1
      • Form 379/40-
      • Age 4
      • Weight 8-2
      • Official Rating 59

      held up in touch, lost place halfway

      9(6)
      Silk - Royal Blue, Pink stars, Royal Blue cap, Pink star

      Stravonian

      22
      40/1
      • Form 849844
      • Age 8
      • Weight 8-2
      • Official Rating 59

      soon tracking leader, weakened over 5f out

      5(5)
      NR

      Signalman

      3 BFC
      • Form F16223
      • Age 4
      • Weight 8-2
      • Official Rating 59

      Nonrunner

      7(2)
      NR

      Forrest Flyer (IRE)

      4 C
      • Form 238032
      • Age 4
      • Weight 8-2
      • Official Rating 54

      Nonrunner

      Previous results

      2007
      (2)
      Silk -

      Balakar (IRE)

      11/2
      • Age 11
      • Weight 8-9

      In depth

      Verdict

      Sphinx has shown enough of late to suggest a first win this season is not too far away. The headgear is reapplied to Sphinx today who found the improving Bollin Felix too strong last time but importantly relishes a test of stamina. Los Nadis and Forrest Flyer look the biggest dangers to Sphinx. Los Nadis returned to the level after a five month break to finish second on his penultimate start before being reverted to hurdles for his last start where he scored emphatically. His effort behind Astrodome was solid, considering he was conceding so much weight to Sir Mark Prescott's charge while Forrest Flyer steps back up to two miles having found his stable mate too strong earlier this week. Twelve furlongs is his minimum trip these days and providing his recent efforts have not taken their tole, he should be there come the business end. Dr Sharp would have claims on his second behind Ainama two starts back but SPHINX is selected to get punters out on a winning note.

      Formwatch

      Sphinx (FR) 2nd of 10, 5l behind Bollin Felix at Thirsk 2m hcap (4) sft.

      Dr Sharp (IRE) 7th of 10, 48l behind Bollin Felix at Thirsk 2m hcap (4) sft.

      Propinquity 11th of 14, 12l behind Nice Style at Fairyhouse 1m 1f hcp 60-92 gd in Jul.

      Los Nadis (GER) 2nd of 8, 2l behind Astrodome at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Aug.

      Act Sirius (IRE) Last of 7, 16l behind Mister Arjay at Catterick 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.

      Jardines Bazaar 11th of 12, 35l behind Toboggan Lady at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jul '07.

      Stravonian 4th of 12, 17l behind Always Best at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Aug.

      Signalman 3rd of 17, 5l behind Hawridge Star at Haydock 1m 6f amt hcp 0-80 (5) hvy.

      Forrest Flyer (IRE) 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Chookie Hamilton at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) sft.