Tuesday, September 18, 2001

LATEST ANTE-POST PRICES FROM WILLIAM HILL

Milan was laid at 10-1 for the Arc immediately after Saturdays St Leger.

Also backed on Tuesday has been Antonio Canova (8-1 JF from 10-1) in the Ayr
Gold Cup and Katy Nowaite (10-1 from 14-1) in the Cambridgeshire.

PRIX de L'ARC de TRIOMPHE (Longchamp, Oct 7th): 4-1 Aquarelliste, 9-2 Milan
(from 5), 5-1 Golan (from 9-2), 13-2 Hightori, 8-1 Maille Pistol, 10-1
Nayef, 12-1 Anabaa Blue, 14-1 Egyptband, Mirio, Morshdi, 16-1 Diamilina
(from 16), Tobougg, 20-1 Chichicastengo, Lailani, Sabiango, Storming Home,
25-1 Holding Court, 33-1 Ela Athena, Grandera, Millenary, Mr Combustible,
Wellbeing, With The Flow, 50-1 Endless Hall, (Others Upon Application,
including With A Run: 3-1 Sakhee)

TOTE AYR GOLD CUP (Sept 22nd): 8-1 Antonio Canova (from10), Guinea Hunter,
10-1 Ghazal, Summerhill Parkes, 12-1 Indian Spark, 14-1 Abbajabba,
Continent, 16-1 Brevity, Honesty Fair (from 14), Smoking Beau, 20-1 Banjo
Bay (from 16), Candleriggs, Ellens Academy, Jessicas Dream, Needwood Blade,
Tayif, Undeterred, 25-1 BAR

TOTE CAMBRIDGESHIRE HCP (Oct 6th): 5-1 Alphaeus, 10-1 Katy Nowaite (from
14), Smirk, 12-1 Foreign Affairs, Halland, 16-1 Albuhera, 20-1 Masterful,
Momentum, Mosayter, Nimello, Scheming, Transatlantic, 25-1 Bakiri, Barton
Sands, Duke Of Modena, Faithful Warrior, Highland Reel, Man O'Mystery, Moon
Goddess, Moselle, Nashaab, Pulau Tioman, Putra Pekan, Soft Breeze, Summoner,
Thundering Surf, 33-1 BAR

TOTE CESAREWITCH (Oct 20th): 11-2 Taffrail, 10-1 Brother Joe, Heros Fatal,
12-1 Barba Papa, Big Moment, Cover Up, 14-1 Distant Prospect, Gracilis, Hugs
Dancer, Johnny Oscar, Ravenswood, 16-1 Ansar, First Ballot, Give Notice,
Harlestone Grey, Wave Of Optimism, 20-1 BAR ( 5-2 (With A Run) Alleluia)

FOSTERS MELBOURNE CUP (Nov 6th): 8-1 Universal Prince, 10-1 Native Jazz,
12-1 Vinnie Roe, 16-1 Kaapstad Way, 20-1 Northerly, Sale Of Century, The
Secondmortgage, 25-1 Big Pat, Ethereal, Freemason, Give The Slip, Hit The
Roof, Marienbard, Persian Punch, Primrose Sands, 33-1 Bar

2002 TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS: 6-1 Dubai Destination, Hawk Wing, 8-1
Johannesburg, 20-1 Comfy, Meshaheer, Rock Of Gibraltar, 25-1 Hills Of Gold,
Naheef, 33-1 Bragadino, Canberra, King Of Happiness, Lahooq, Landseer, Leos
Luckyman, Official Flame, Right Approach, Roar Of The Tiger, Tasmanian
Tiger, Waldenburg, War Zone, Zipping (Others Upon Application)

2002 ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS: 6-1 Gossamer, 12-1 Half Glance, Queens Logic,
16-1 Quarter Moon, Silent Honor, 20-1 Muklah, 25-1 Barzah, Echo River,
Islington, Night Sky, Zaeema, 33-1 Carinae, Karamah, Kootenay, Lady High
Havens, Leggy Lou, Lipstick, Seba, Sophisticat, Ya Hajar, (Others Upon
Application

INCREDIBLE 134 REMAIN IN SCOTLAND'S TOP FLAT RACE

The top weight, who is trained at Dundonald near Kilmarnock by Jim Goldie, is not a certain starter but his stablemate Indian Spark, who has 9st 6lb, is fancied by connections to become the first Scottish-trained winner of the Tote Ayr Gold Cup since Roman Warrior in 1975.

Orientor finished fifth to Nuclear Debate in the Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup last time out on Saturday, September 8, while Indian Spark was beaten just a head by Ishiguru in the Group 3 Miller Flying Five at Leopardstown the same afternoon.
"Indian Spark is a definite runner whatever happens," said Goldie. "I think that he has an excellent chance, he ran very well in Ireland last time and was lucky not to pick up a penalty which probably gives him a far better chance in the Ayr Gold Cup.

"If Kieren Fallon is coming to Ayr he is going to ride Indian Spark, but whether he comes or not just depends on what's happening at Newbury the same afternoon.

"Orientor's not a definite runner, if the ground came spot on for him then we might be tempted but the way the weather's going the ground could be too nice for him at Ayr. We are keeping our options open as there is also a race at Ascot the following week and the jockey would be another factor in deciding whether he runs, it depends on who is available."
Only 29 runners can take part in the Tote Ayr Gold Cup, run at 4.05pm on Saturday, and for those that fail to make the cut there is the Tote (Ayr) Silver Cup, which is switched to Friday this year and run at 3.30pm.

Goldie hopes to be represented by Pips Magic and College Maid in the consolation race and added: "We'll wait and see who's available with Pips Magic in the Silver Cup, if Kieren's up he'll ride him too. College Maid is also in the Silver Cup and I'd give her a reasonable chance as well."
Following the five-day confirmation stage, the Tote bet: 9/1 Antonio Canova, Ghazal, Summerhill Parkes, 10/1 Guinea Hunter, 14/1 Indian Spark, 16/1 Brevity, Candleriggs, Continent, Undettered, 18/1 Honesty Fair, 20/1 bar.

The Tote Ayr Gold Cup is the highlight of Scotland's biggest Flat meeting of the year, the three-day Western Meeting, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 20, 21 & 22, 2001, which has record added and guaranteed prize money of £324,000.

On the Thursday, a charity day to benefit Ayr Hospice, there is a new sponsor for the feature event which is now called the betfair.com Harry Rosebery Stakes (3.05pm), while the Friday includes four£10,000-added contests as well as the Tote (Ayr) Silver Cup.

New backers on Saturday's terrific fully-sponsored seven-race card include the Daily Record with the £22,000-added Daily Record Doonside Cup (2.50pm) and Courage which is supporting the McEwans 70/- Ale Stayers Rated Stakes (4.40pm).

Racing starts at 2.05pm on Thursday, 2pm on Friday and 1.50pm on Saturday, with the Western Meeting being part of the Scottish Sporting Festival (see sssf.co.uk).

There is a turftalk, featuring racing experts, at 12.45pm on the Saturday in the winner's enclosure to help racegoers pick the day's winners while a brass band will play in the parade ring from noon to 1pm.

THE TOTE AYR GOLD CUP

Class B, Showcase Handicap, Total Prize fund £100,000. Ayr, Saturday, September 22, 2001, 6f. For three-year-olds & upwards. Lowest weight: 7st 10lb; highest weight: not less than 9st 10lb. Any horse rated above 110 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight alloted shall be 9st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 110 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted without limitation to the highest weight carried. Penalties: after August 25, a winner of a class D race 3lb; of a Class C race 5lb; of a Class A or B race 7lb. Entries closed Wednesday, August 22, 2001, entries and weights revealed Wednesday, August 29 (180 entries). Forfeit stage Tuesday, September 4, 2001 Five-day confirmation stage Monday, September 17, 2001 (134 entries). Final 48-hour declaration stage 10.00am, Thursday, September 20, 2001. Form figures supplied by Weatherbys and include the racing of Sunday, September 16, 2001. May not include some overseas form.

Form Horse Age/Wt Owner Trainer
100155 ORIENTOR 3-9-12 S Bruce Jim Goldie
160134 MUNJIZ (IRE) 5-9-07 Hamdan Al Maktoum Barry Hills
0111-40 MARWEH 6-9-06 Bryan Lynam Lynda Ramsden
041032 INDIAN SPARK 7-9-06 Frank Brady Jim Goldie
153315 HONESTY FAIR 4-9-05(inc 7lbex) P and S Partnership Jeremy Glover
3-11 SUMMERHILL PARKES 3-9-04 Joseph Heler Michael Jarvis
120233 ELLENS ACADEMY (IRE) 6-9-03 K Lee and I Davies Eric Alston
030013 GUINEA HUNTER (IRE) 5-9-03 Martyn Burke Tim Easterby
100121 SMOKIN BEAU 4-9-02(inc 7lbex) Turf 2000 Limited John Cullinan
3(0)1406 LETHAL AGENDA (USA) 3-9-01 Kenneth Ramsey Dermot Weld IRE
500020 BLUE MOUNTAIN 4-9-00 Mrs C J Hue Williams Fulke Johnson Houghton
0300-02 THE TATLING (IRE) 4-9-00 The Gardening Partnership David Nicholls
21-021 GHAZAL (USA) 3-8-12(inc 5lbex) Hamdan Al Maktoum Sir Michael Stoute
1045U3 NEEDWOOD BLADE 3-8-12 R L Bedding Bryan McMahon
100304 BREVITY 6-8-10 Eddie Hayward Milton Bradley
302231 HAND CHIME 4-8-09(inc 5lbex) Maureen Haggas William Haggas
623450 MAGIC OF LOVE 4-8-09 Maureen Buckley Michael Bell
006420 PERFECT PEACH 6-8-09 Ann Morris Chris Fairhurst
203600 CANDLERIGGS (IRE) 5-8-08 The Right Angle Club Ed Dunlop
123110 JESSICA'S DREAM (IRE) 3-8-08(inc 7lbex) Derek Hilton James Given
120205 MARSAD (IRE) 7-8-07 Canisbay Bloodstock Ltd Jon Akehurst
213000 UNDETERRED 5-8-06 Peter Savill David Nicholls
2-03500 CONTINENT 4-8-06 Lucayan Stud David Nicholls
003206 HALMAHERA (IRE) 6-8-05 Exors of the late Robert Hitchins Ian Balding
300300 AMBITIOUS 6-8-05 Dean Ivory Ken Ivory
002520 GET STUCK IN (IRE) 5-8-04 David Sutherland Linda Perratt
205063 THREEZEDZZ 3-8-04 Steve Evans Jonny Portman
214221 TECHNICIAN (IRE) 6-8-04 All Saints Racing Eric Alston
105030 DANIELLE'S LAD 5-8-04 Mrs P K Chick Bryn Palling
12-1411 ANTONIO CANOVA 5-8-04 The Antonio Canova Partnership Bob Jones
000040 HO LENG (IRE) 6-8-03 Alan Guthrie Linda Perratt
161202 BANJO BAY (IRE) 3-8-03 Mrs C P Lees-Jones Bryan McMahon
104440 ARMAGNAC 3-8-02 C C Buckley Mark Buckley
135002 SEVEN NO TRUMPS 4-8-02 Paul McNamara Barry Hills
522030 ABBAJABBA 5-8-02 North Cheshire Trading & Storage Ltd Chris Fairhurst
20-0020 GREENWOOD 3-8-01 Jeff Smith James Eustace
630312 FIRE DOME (IRE) 9-8-01 Andrew Reid Andrew Reid
300003 GALLOWAY BOY (IRE) 4-8-01 C P Byrne David Nicholls
665200 NIGHT FLIGHT 7-8-01 Charlie Stevens Richard Fahey
0-05153 IDLE POWER (IRE) 3-8-00 The Dreamers Peter Harris
002000 KATHOLOGY (IRE) 4-8-00 McDowell Racing Mark Johnston
2-63141 CHOOKIE HEITON (IRE) 3-8-00 Hamilton Park Members Syndicate Ian Semple
000000 JUWWI 7-8-00 Milton Bradley Milton Bradley
455261 CONNECT 4-7-13(inc 5lbex) www.raceworld.co.uk Mark Tompkins
010404 TAYIF 5-7-13 J Herrington, P Forster, J Hames David Nicholls
1-22233 RICH GIFT 3-7-13 Mrs J E Vickers James Bethell
0-30005 LADY BOXER 5-7-13 Esprit de Corps Racing Michael Mullineaux
034000 PAYS D'AMOUR (IRE) 4-7-12 Mrs M W Bird Richard Hannon
105400 CANTINA 7-7-12 R Kinsey,Mrs M Kinsey & Miss B Roberts Alan Bailey
000000 RUDIK (USA) 4-7-12 Thoroughbred International David Nicholls
500000 LABRETT 4-7-12 Mrs E A Lerpiniere Brian Meehan
0-20100 GLOWING 6-7-11 Peters Friends James Fanshawe
000000 CADEAUX CHER 7-7-11 Nick Browne Barry Hills
033420 PERUVIAN CHIEF (IRE) 4-7-11 M C S D Racing Ltd Nick Littmoden
350036 ZIETUNZEEN (IRE) 3-7-11 Chris & Antonia Deuters Alan Berry
100005 ZUHAIR 8-7-10 The Gardening Partnership David Nicholls
300526 JAMES STARK (IRE) 4-7-10 Paul J Dixon Nick Littmoden
560050 NINEACRES 10-7-10 Milton Bradley Milton Bradley
(2)51(0)06 BODFARI PRIDE (IRE) 6-7-10 Bodfari Stud Ltd David Nicholls
114113 MY AMERICAN BEAUTY 3-7-10 Peter G Gorvin Tim Easterby
136100 PIPS MAGIC (IRE) 5-7-09 Frank Brady Jim Goldie
500200 BOANERGES (IRE) 4-7-09 P A & D G Sakal Rae Guest
602060 STARBECK (IRE) 3-7-09 WWW.Clarendon Racing.Com James Bethell
054600 PREMIER BARON 6-7-08 Miss T J Fitzgerald Phil McEntee
000060 LAGO DI VARANO 9-7-08 The PBT Group Richard Whitaker
544100 PTARMIGAN RIDGE 5-7-08 Heather Galbraith Linda Perratt
000231 FEARBY CROSS (IRE) 5-7-06(inc 3lbex) Rita Brown Willie Musson
020(1)0(1) HEADLAND (USA) 3-7-06(inc 3lbex) The MacDougall Partnership James Eustace
005000 RAGAMUFFIN 3-7-06 Jennifer E Pallister Tim Easterby
213562 ONLY FOR GOLD 6-7-06 John Milner & Stephen Milner Alan Berry
324663 GLENROCK 4-7-06 Pisani Limited Alan Berry
110043 SHARP HAT 7-7-05 Miss N F Thesiger David Chapman
0(0)1000 TEYAAR 5-7-05 Justin R Aaron Derek Shaw
000004 BON AMI (IRE) 5-7-05 Ken Ivory Ken Ivory
011140 FLY MORE 4-7-04 Eddie Hayward Milton Bradley
(2)(3)-4002 GIFT OF GOLD 6-7-03 Classic Gold Alan Bailey
0-33000 DEBBIE'S WARNING 5-7-03 Nicola Spence Kevin Ryan
020006 ONLY ONE LEGEND (IRE) 3-7-02 The Four Ball Partnership Tim Easterby
503050 COLLEGE MAID (IRE) 4-7-02 S Bruce Jim Goldie
120006 FRANCPORT 5-7-01 Mr & Mrs Julian and Rosie Richer Kevin Ryan
634300 ALEGRIA 5-7-01 Jeff Smith James Eustace
0-52060 YNYSMON 3-7-00 Chris & Antonia Deuters Alan Berry
061140 PRIX STAR 6-7-00 M J Grace Chris Fairhurst
003634 FIREWORK 3-7-00 M Sakal Rae Guest
5420-06 ULYSSES DAUGHTER (IRE) 4-7-00 The Travellers Gerard Butler
520052 GDANSK (IRE) 4-7-00 Chris & Antonia Deuters Alan Berry
050000 FRIAR TUCK 6-7-00 Cree Lodge Racing Club Linda Perratt
000050 FENWICKS PRIDE (IRE) 3-7-00 J H Tattersall Brian Rothwell
00-1204 ADWEB 3-7-00 Adweb Ltd John Cullinan
203300 EFFERVESCE (IRE) 3-6-12 C C Buckley Mark Buckley
140000 SOAKED 8-6-12 David Chapman David Chapman
500530 SHATIN VENTURE (IRE) 4-6-12 Shatin Racing Group Linda Perratt
(1)01603 DOCTOR DENNIS (IRE) 4-6-11 The Exclusive Two Partnership Lydia Pearce
030000 DOWNLAND (IRE) 5-6-11 Miss S Kelly and Ms J Rainer-Thomas David Barron
(2)50140 BOUCHRA (IRE) 3-6-11 Gordon McDowall Ian Semple
000020 PEPPERDINE (IRE) 5-6-11 Peter Savill David Nicholls
541003 GREY COSSACK 4-6-11 Robert E Cook Mel Brittain
0-00003 PASSION FOR LIFE 8-6-11 Canisbay Bloodstock Ltd Jon Akehurst
5-12106 COLD CLIMATE 6-6-10 The Cold Climate Partnership Bob Jones
053560 WILSON BLYTH 3-6-10 Dennis Blyth & Owen Wilson Alan Berry
644520 BOND BOY 4-6-10 R C Bond Bryan Smart
336410 THANKS MAX (IRE) 3-6-09 Tim Finch Linda Perratt
4(1)4155 CRYFIELD 4-6-09 Gary & Lesley Middlebrook Nigel Tinkler
004116 PIPADASH (IRE) 4-6-09(inc 5lbex) Tom Bennett Tim Easterby
403002 RYEFIELD 6-6-08 Elaine Aird Linda Perratt
0(0)-(6)(4)(4)0 STYLISH WAYS (IRE) 9-6-07 Ian Hall Lydia Pearce
(1)0(4)100 CZAR WARS 6-6-07 Men Behaving Badly John Balding
100300 REFERENDUM (IRE) 7-6-06 M A Scaife David Nicholls
050135 TANCRED TIMES 6-6-06 David Barker David Barker
550120 DISTINCTIVE DREAM (IRE) 7-6-05 A Thomson Alan Bailey
606(0)00 INDIAN MUSIC 4-6-05 Robert Aird Alan Berry
P-00010 CANOVAS HEART 12-6-05 D S Blake & M J Osborne Bob Jones
000005 KINAN (USA) 5-6-03 North Yorkshire Cycling Club David Barron
060460 VIEWFORTH 3-6-03 Alex Penman Builders Ltd Linda Perratt
605050 XANADU 5-6-03 David Sutherland-Ian Hay Linda Perratt
535336 HO PANG YAU 3-6-00 Alan Guthrie Linda Perratt
(6)(0)6050 CAPE COAST (IRE) 4-6-00 Vanessa Church Nick Littmoden
060041 TRINITY (IRE) 5-6-00 Debi J Woods Mel Brittain
0/066/- REYNOLDS (IRE) 5-5-13 Mel Brittain Mel Brittain
040060 PHARAOH HATSHEPSUT (IRE) 3-5-13 Mike Flynn Jim Goldie
030020 JOHAYRO 8-5-12 Frank Brady Jim Goldie
161422 SWYNFORD WELCOME 5-5-10 Qualitair Holdings Limited Ian Wood
00/-0400 PIGEON 6-5-09 David Barker David Barker
203202 BAYONET 5-5-09 Mark Savill Jane Southcombe
000050 ABLE AYR 4-5-08 Frank Brady Jim Goldie
0-405 PIANO POWER 3-5-07 Miss Heather Galbraith Linda Perratt
0206(0)4 XSYNNA 5-5-05 Mike Bromley Mark Polglase
056200 GARDRUM (IRE) 3-5-04 David R Sutherland Linda Perratt
065060 SABRE LADY 4-5-03 David R Sutherland Linda Perratt
(0)11400 SMOKEY FROM CAPLAW 7-5-02 Jim Goldie Jim Goldie
0-(6)0060 SUGAR CUBE TREAT 5-4-11 Abbey Racing Michael Mullineaux
6U5060 PACIFIC PLACE (IRE) 4-4-10 John Breslin Jim Goldie
330000 ROBIN HOOD 4-4-09 Cree Lodge Racing Club Linda Perratt
660605 JACMAR (IRE) 6-3-10 Sutherland-Hay Linda Perratt
134 Entries, 1 Irish-trained


TOTE AYR GOLD CUP

Effect of the draw

With a maximum field of 29 runners regularly sprinting down the straight six furlongs, the conundrum as to which side of the course is best to race on taxes punters year after year. Horses drawn high race down the stands' side, horses drawn low come out of stalls on the far side.

Stall number: Ayr Gold Cup/Silver Cup

Year 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Runners Going
2000 7/26 2/20 23/27 10/9 28/29 S
1999 17/14 28/10 18/24 21/13 28/29 G/S. S pchs bk strt
1998 8/4 1/11 2/14 7/16 29/29 G/S, S pchs
1997 24/28 9/22 1/3 7/4 29/28 G, G/S pchs bk strt
1996 28/27 29/25 27/22 25/5 28/28 G/F,FiP
1995 27/25 20/22 28/26 26/23 29/28 G
1994 29/8 15/5 16/13 8/1 29/27 G/S
1993 8/10 17/12 9/3 2/6 29/28 G/F
1992 28/11 8/14 25/7 3/10 28/29 S
1991 18 16 28 12 28 G
1990 8 1 2 18 29 G/S
1989 6 5 14 9 29 S,HvP
1988 6 12 10 28 29 G/S
1987 4 14 17 12 29 G/S
1986 17 29 23 11 29 F
1985 5 7 8 16 25 Hv
1984 29 5 26 6 29 S
1983 15 13 8 11 28 S
1982 5 8 4 9 14 G/S
1981 16 20 11 4 21 S
1980 8 6 1 3 24 S

Horses drawn on the stands' side (high draw) have fared extremely well in the past few years - winners Wildwood Flower (1997), Coastal Bluff (1996), Royale Figurine (1995), Daring Destiny (1994) and Lochsong (1992) were all drawn on or very close to the stands rail. From 1995-97, that trend was repeated in the Tote (Ayr) Silver Cup, but in both races in 1999, horses drawn in the middle fared best. Last year, the Gold Cup winner was drawn low and the Silver Cup winner high.

A low draw had the call from 1987 to 1990. The ground was good to soft at best in all four of those years while successes from a high draw came on ground ranging from soft (Lochsong) to good to firm with firm patches (Coastal Bluff).

The table below shows the most successful stall positions in the Tote Ayr Gold Cup since 1980, with 4 points awarded for a win, 3 pts for 2nd place, 2 pts for 3rd place and 1 pt for fourth. Stall eight comes out a clear best - horses drawn there have finished in the frame in nine of the last 21 runnings - but the very high stall numbers have made giant strides in the last few years.

Stall number Points
8 27
28 16
5 14
6 12
29 14
17 13
16 10
1 10

Ante-post punters should note that the ground has been softer than good in 16 of the last 21 renewals of the Tote Ayr Gold Cup, but it would be hard to say categorically that the state of the going has had a significant bearing on the effect of the draw.

Close finishes have been the norm in recent runnings of the Tote Ayr Gold Cup, including Grangeville's head success over Evening Promise in 1999, with a distance of half a length or less deciding the race in all but eight of the last 21. One of the exceptions was Bahamian Pirate's success by a length and a quarter last year. Sarcita's three and a half
length win in 1991 was the second-widest winning distance since the War, the widest being the four lengths when Egualita won in 1963.Tote Ayr Gold Cup

Fate of the favourites

The Tote Ayr Gold Cup has been a difficult race for favourites, with only one market leader prevailing in 32 runnings before Coastal Bluff landed a huge popular gamble in 1996. That said, major shocks are uncommon - only seven post-War winners have started at odds of 25/1 or longer, three of them in the 1980s and Bahamian Pirate last year.

Year Favourite SP Finishing position
2000 Gaelic Storm 8/1 4th
1999 Astonished 3/1 13th
1998 Superior Premium 9/1 18th
1997 Oggi 6/1 9th
1996 COASTAL BLUFF 3/1 WON
1995 Branston Abby 7/1 10th
1994 Double Blue 4/1 11th
1993 Everglades 7/1 7th
1992 Venture Capitalist 8/1 23rd
1991 Bold Habit 6/1 17th
1990 Master Pokey 17/2 5th
1989 Master Pokey 6/1 9th
1988 Glencroft 5/1 12th
1987 Umbelata 5/1 23rd
1986 Felipe Toro 5/1 2nd
1985 Air Command 8/1 9th
1984 Polly's Brother 8/1 19th
1983 Hollywood Party 7/1 16th
1982 Camisite 9/2 3rd
1981 Piperhill 13/2 14th
1980 Flower 13/2 12th
1979 Cree Song 8/1 4th
1978 VAIGLY GREAT 5/1 WON
1977 Cedar Grange 13/2 16th
1976 Roman Warrior 3/1 8th
1975 Lochnager 9/2 3rd
1974 Sarasota Star 9/2 2nd
1973 Bas Bleu 5/2 3rd
1972 Abergwaun 5/2 3rd
1971 Ballynockan 5/1 17th
1970 Saratoga Skiddy 4/1 10th
1969 Saratoga Skiddy 8/1 3rd
1968 Be Friendly 5/2 6th
1967 Forlorn River 7/1 5th
1966 Vibrant 6/1 10th
1965 Wiljotur 6/1 13th
1964 Windscale 9/1 13th

Age - in winning 42 of the 55 post-War runnings, three and four-year-olds have dominated proceedings. The age profile is 22 wins for 3-y-os, 20 for 4-y-os, eight for 5-y-os, four for 6-y-os and one for a 7-y-o, Hard To Figure in 1993.

Weight - since 1946, 12 winners have carried 9st or more, 25 were in the 8st bracket and 18 in the 7st bracket. Coastal Bluff won under top weight of 9st 10lb in 1996, but you have to go back to 1975 for the next most recent victory by a top-weight, that of Roman Warrior who shouldered a record 10st.

Trainers - Ian Balding, successful with Grangeville in 1999 and Lochsong in 1992, joins Karl Burke, successful with Always Alight in 1998 and Daring Destiny in 1994 and Sir Michael Stoute, who won with Blue Cashmere in 1973 and Vaigly Great in 1978, as the only current trainers to have won the Tote Ayr Gold Cup more than once.

Jockeys - Among current jockeys, Jimmy Fortune (Joveworth 1989, Coastal Bluff 1996) has taken the Tote Ayr Gold Cup twice.

SATELLITE INFORMATION SERVICES DAY AT PONTEFRACT

The Racing Channel broadcasts 'live' on air from 11.00 a.m. to 11.45 p.m. every day of the week, offering subscribers racing features, previews and reviews, along with 'live' action.

The feature race on Thursday is The S.I.S. Dalby Screw-Driver Rated Stakes - a Showcase Handicap contested over one mile and a quarter, with prize money of £10,000 (won last year by Annadawi at 50/1!) It's the ninth running of this race which honours an 1826 oil painting by the celebrated equine artist, David Dalby of York, who specialised in depicting racing and hunting scenes, as well as horse portraiture.

This particular painting, which is owned by the race company, shows 'Screw-Driver' owned by Mr. Flintoff Leatham and ridden by Captain W. Healy of the 7th Hussars, winning The Badsworth Cup at Pontefract on 29 March 1824.

Racing on Thursday is scheduled to begin at 2.45 p.m. with The European Breeders Fund S.I.S. Maiden Stakes - a contest for two-year-olds over six furlongs.

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