Race cards · Thu 9 Oct
Thursday 9 October · Ayr, Scotland
17:05 London Essence Handicap
- Distance
- 1m 5f 26y
- Going
- Heavy
- Class
- 6
- Prize
- GBP 7000
- Runners
- 10
Race preview
AIGHEAR went in by three lengths over 1m7f at this venue last month and now has a 4lb penalty. Jim Goldie's seven-year-old shouldn't have any issues with this drop in distance and can complete a double. Velvet Vulcan failed to supplement his Lingfield success when only fifth at the same track last time, but is an interesting contender on his first start for the R Mike Smith yard. Of the remainder, Amalfina makes the most appeal.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aighear | 008531 | Amie Waugh | J S Goldie | 9 1 | 5-2 | |
| 2 | Vampire Slayer | 422-727 | D Nolan | D Bourke | 9 11 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | Amalfina | 4-54954 | Jack Nicholls | K R Burke | 9 9 | 3-1 | |
| 4 | Millbuie | 456404 | Rowan Scott | Ewan Whillans | 8 11 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | Inspire Hope | 64-44 | Kaiya Fraser | R Menzies | 10 2 | 16-1 | |
| 6 | Velvet Vulcan | 720715 | Sean Kirrane | R M Smith | 9 1 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | Angelardo | 707 | William Pyle | L Bailey | 8 5 | 28-1 | |
| 8 | Royal Countess | 7-59887 | Rhys Elliott | R M Smith | 8 11 | 100-1 | |
| 9 | Alfred Spero | 9944 | Jake Dickson | G Tutty | 9 1 | 11-4 | |
| 10 | Elvington | 35-8826 | Billy Garritty | L Bailey | 8 12 | 50-1 |