15:55 Ayr 12 Oct 2023
Virgin Bet Handicap
Class 4 | 3YO plus
Winner £6,098 - 12 ran
travelled strongly, made all, shaken up over 1f out, ran on well
rear of midfield, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong, went second towards finish
midfield, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, went third final strides
midfield, headway halfway, ridden and went second over 1f out, no extra and lost two places towards finish
held up in rear, good headway 2f out, ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, briefly went second inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
towards rear, ridden and minor headway from over 1f out, never dangerous
prominent, ridden and lost position 2f out, soon beaten
ducked left start, towards rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out
prominent, ridden and lost position over 1f out, weakened final furlong
midfield, pushed along halfway, weakened from over 1f out
prominent, hung left and lost position 2f out, soon well beaten
pressed leader, ridden and weakened quickly from over 1f out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £18.56 |
| CSF | £136.32 (8, 2) |
| Tricast | £537.37 (8, 2, 3) |
| Win | £17.60 (8) |
| Place | £4.00 (8), £3.10 (2), £1.60 (3) |
| Swinger | £6.90 (2, 3), £17.70 (2, 8), £10.10 (3, 8) |
| Exacta | £136.30 (8, 2) |
| Trifecta | £1,115.40 (8, 2, 3) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Heavy | 11 | Aberama Gold | 5 | 5 | 9 12 | 85 | 225609 | 19 days | K Dalgleish (43 miles) | Billy Garritty | 6/ 1 | 1:17.58 |
| 2021 | Soft | 12 | Cold Stare | 13 | 6 | 9 13 | 87 | 256012 | 9 days | D O'Meara (207 miles) | Daniel Tudhope | 4/ 1 | 1:13.42 |
| 2020 | Heavy | 9 | Black Friday | 7 | 5 | 9 2 | 77 | 471423 | 9 days | R M Smith (16 miles) | Patrick Mathers | 7/ 2 | 1:17.61 |
