Full Result 3.15 Ayr | 27 February 2017

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(Class 4) (0-120, 5yo+) 2m2f Heavy 11 fences 3 omitted

1st £4,873.50 2nd £1,431 3rd £715.50 4th £357.75

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	5. Craiganboy (IRE) 14/1 Grant Cockburn ³ N W Alexander	Grant Cockburn ³ N W Alexander	8	1010 ht	106	49	113	–
b g Zagreb (USA) - Barnish River (IRE) (Riverhead)
Novicey on occasions, held up in last place, shaken up and steady headway before 3 out, effort before last, ridden and quickened to lead run-in, soon clear, readily (trainer said, regarding the apparent improvement in form, the gelding had appreciated the step up in trip on this occasion) (op 25/1)

2 2½	2. Virnon 4/1 Paddy Brennan Alan Swinbank	Paddy Brennan Alan Swinbank	6	118	115	55	121	–
b g Virtual - Freedom Song (Singspiel)
Not jump well, took keen hold, prominent, smooth headway and every chance 3 out, chasing leader when hit last 2, went second last 50yds, kept on (op 5/1)

3 1¼ [3¾]	6. Las Tunas (FR) 13/8F Richie McLernon R Mike Smith	Richie McLernon R Mike Smith	5	108	102	39	103	–
bb g Country Reel (USA) - Grey Winner (FR) (Take Risks)
Took keen hold, prominent, headway to lead 2 out, soon ridden, headed and no extra run-in (op 6/5)

4 5 [8¾]	3. So Satisfied 6/1 Ross Chapman ⁷ Iain Jardine	Ross Chapman ⁷ Iain Jardine	6	1011 p	111	43	109	–
b g Aqlaam - Pirouetting (Pivotal)
Led or disputed lead until went on 4 out, headed 2 out, ridden and outpaced before last (tchd 7/1)

5 17 [25¾]	4. Cowslip 16/1 William Kennedy Donald McCain	William Kennedy Donald McCain	8	112 p	109	18	89	–
b m Tobougg (IRE) - Forsythia (Most Welcome)
Tracked leaders, ridden and edged left after 3 out, jumped left and weakened next (op 14/1)

6 11 [36¾]	1. Billy Billy (IRE) 7/2 Brian Hughes S R B Crawford	Brian Hughes S R B Crawford	7	121	122	17	94	–
b m Darsi (FR) - Mrs Gordi (Classic Cliche)
Led or disputed lead, hit 2nd, outpaced when hit 4 out, soon weakened (jockey said the mare stopped quickly as if something was amiss; vet reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) (op 9/2)

6 ran Off time: 3:15:37 Winning time: 5m 16.90s (slow by 59.90s) Total SP: 108%
1st owner: C Lysaght Media, Quandt & Cochrane (Craiganboy) 1st breeder: Mrs Linda Gault
2nd owner: Mrs J Porter (Virnon)
3rd owner: Miss Barbara Spittal (Las Tunas)
Tote win: £18.20 PL: £7.30 £2.30 Ex: £80.10 CSF: £61.75 Trifecta: £244.60

The middle and last fences in the back straight were omitted each circuit

3:15 Ayr 27 Feb 2017

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