Full Result 3.45 Ayr | 27 March 2008

Saw Doctors At Ayr 18th April Novices' Hurdle

(Class 4) (4yo+) 2m OMS Heavy 9 hurdles

1st £4,554.20 2nd £1,337 3rd £668.50 4th £333.90

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	12. Currahee 14/1 Michael McAlister ³ Maurice Barnes	Michael McAlister ³ Maurice Barnes	4	104	100	78	96	–
b g Efisio - Dixie Favor (USA) (Dixieland Band)
Prominent, effort before 3 out, led before last, stayed on well (trainer said, regarding apparent improvement in form, that the gelding was better suited by the softer ground.) (tchd 12-1and tchd 10-1 in a place)

2 13	11. The French Actor (IRE) 100/1 William Kennedy W A Murphy	William Kennedy W A Murphy	10	110	–	67	90	–
b g Toulon - Actress Mandy (IRE) (Mandalus)
Led to 4th, with leader, outpaced 3 out, rallied to take 2nd near finish, no chance with winner (op 80-1 tchd 66-1)

3 1¼ [14¼]	1. Quicuyo (GER) 9/4F Ryan Mania ¹⁰ P Monteith	Ryan Mania ¹⁰ P Monteith	5	1111	130	86	110	–
ch g Acatenango (GER) - Quila (IRE) (Unfuwain)
Pressed leader, led 4th, ridden 3 out, headed before last, soon no extra, lost 2nd near finish (op 2-1)

4 6 [20¼]	9. Stringfellow (IRE) 50/1 Michael Darcy James McAuley	Michael Darcy James McAuley	8	110	–	57	84	–
ch g Goldmark (USA) - Kirsova (Absalom)
Chased clear leaders, effort before 3 out, one pace when blundered last

5 18 [38¼]	3. Moonhawk 4/1 Denis O'Regan Howard Johnson	Denis O'Regan Howard Johnson	5	117 t	115	38	83	–
b g Montjeu (IRE) - Enclave (USA) (Woodman)
Held up in touch, outpaced halfway, no danger after (op 9-2 tchd 5-1)

6 15 [53¼]	8. Skipping Chapel 9/2 Fearghal Davis ⁵ N W Alexander	Fearghal Davis ⁵ N W Alexander	7	109	106	–	49	–
ch g Minster Son (IRE) - Harrietfield (Nicholas Bill)
Held up, pushed along halfway, never on terms (op 13-2)

7 17 [70¼]	10. Strong Command (IRE) 66/1 Peter Buchanan Lucinda Russell	Peter Buchanan Lucinda Russell	7	110	–	–	32	–
b g Norwich - Farmerette (Teofane)
Behind, struggling halfway, never on terms (op 50-1 tchd 40-1)

8 14 [84¼]	7. Primo Way 33/1 Wilson Renwick P Monteith	Wilson Renwick P Monteith	7	110	–	–	18	–
b g Primo Dominie - Waypoint (Cadeaux Genereux)
Behind, ridden 5th, never on terms

9 dist [114¼]	5. Castleroche (IRE) 100/1 Mr N McParlan ⁷ Liam Lennon	Mr N McParlan ⁷ Liam Lennon	6	107	–	–	–	–
ch g Zaffaran (USA) - Cobbler's Well (IRE) (Wood Chanter)
Behind, lost touch 4th, tailed off

PU	14. Miss Iverley 200/1 Mark Bradburne J M Dun	Mark Bradburne J M Dun	6	107	56	–	–	–
b m Shambo (IRE) - Blanche The Almond (Northern Park)
Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out (op 250-1)

PU	6. Castletown Boy I (IRE) 7/2 Timmy Murphy George Charlton	Timmy Murphy George Charlton	6	110	–	–	–	–
b g Shernazar - Glenelly Valley (IRE) (Presenting)
Midfield, struggling halfway, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out (trainer had no explanation for the poor form shown) (op 10-3 tchd 4-1 in a place)

PU	13. Florentino 8/1 Richie McGrath C W Thornton	Richie McGrath C W Thornton	4	107 t	106	–	–	–
b f Efisio - Sirene Bleu Marine (USA) (Secreto)
Always behind, no chance when pulled up 3 out (op 11-1)

12 ran Off time: 3:45:00 Winning time: 4m 26.00s (slow by 47.00s) Total SP: 118%
Non-runners: All For The Cause (vet's certificate), Ardent Number (unsuitable ground)
Rule 4: Ardent Number was withdrawn. Rule 4 does not apply - no market formed
1st owner: Abbadis Racing Club (Currahee) 1st breeder: Mrs S Camacho
2nd owner: Thomas P Waters (The French Actor)
3rd owner: Dennis J Coppola (Quicuyo)
Tote win: £15.80 PL: £3.90 £16.50 £1.30 Ex: £743 CSF: £864.06

3:45 Ayr 27 Mar 2008

Saw Doctors At Ayr 18th April Novices' Hurdle