Full Result 4.05 Ayr | 19 September 1998

Ladbroke (Ayr) Gold Cup (Handicap) Class B Showcase Race

(Class 2) (3yo+) 6f Good To Soft

1st £48,250 2nd £14,500 3rd £7,000 4th £3,250

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1⁽⁸⁾	23. Always Alight 16/1 J F Egan K R Burke	J F Egan K R Burke	4	87	89	83	102	–
ch g Never So Bold (IRE) - Fire Sprite (Mummy's Game)
Held up, steady headway over 2 furlongs out, driven to lead inside last, ran on gamely (op 25-1)

2⁽¹⁾ hd	19. Daring Destiny 33/1 Neil Callan ⁵ K R Burke	Neil Callan ⁵ K R Burke	7	85 b	92	81	105	–
b m Daring March - Raunchy Rita (Brigadier Gerard)
Held up, headway on bit over 2 furlongs out, strong challenge entering last, ran on strongly under pressure, just failed (op 25-1)

3⁽²⁾ 1½ [1¾]	25. Lago Di Varano 50/1 Adrian McCarthy ³ Richard Whitaker	Adrian McCarthy ³ Richard Whitaker	6	84 v	89	76	97	–
b g Clantime - On The Record (Record Token)
Pressed leaders, led over 2 furlongs out until headed last, kept on

4⁽⁷⁾ 1½ [3¼]	17. White Heart 14/1 Darryll Holland Mark Johnston	Darryll Holland Mark Johnston	3	811 b¹	95	81	99	–
b g Green Desert (USA) - Barari (USA) (Blushing Groom)
Started slowly, soon driven along in rear, still plenty to do 2 furlongs out, good headway on far rail entering last, finished well (tchd 16-1 in places)

5⁽⁹⁾ nk [3½]	14. Jimmy Too 16/1 L Newton B A McMahon	L Newton B A McMahon	3	90	98	83	102	–
bb c Nomination - Cutlass Princess (USA) (Cutlass)
Pressed leaders throughout, stayed on well final 2 furlongs until no extra inside last (op 20-1)

6⁽²⁸⁾ 2 [5½]	5. Eastern Purple (IRE) 14/1 Jimmy Fortune Richard Fahey	Jimmy Fortune Richard Fahey	3	98	106	86	104	–
b g Petorius (IRE) - Broadway Rosie (Absalom)
Tracked leaders, headway to lead stand side group entering final furlong, edged left under pressure, ran on well

7⁽¹²⁾ nk [5¾]	22. Westcourt Magic 33/1 Terry Lucas Michael Easterby	Terry Lucas Michael Easterby	5	87	89	68	86	–
b g Emarati (USA) - Magic Milly (Simply Great)
Fine speed to lead, headed over 2 furlongs out, kept on under pressure until no extra entering last

8⁽¹⁶⁾ hd [6]	4. Gaelic Storm 20/1 Matthew Henry Mark Johnston	Matthew Henry Mark Johnston	4	98	104	83	101	–
b g Shavian - Shannon Princess (Connaught)
Soon niggled along in midfield, outpaced 2 furlongs out, kept on again entering last (tchd 25-1 in a place)

9⁽¹³⁾ nk [6¼]	8. Friar Tuck 25/1 Alex Greaves Linda Perratt	Alex Greaves Linda Perratt	3	95	103	81	99	–
ch g Inchinor - Jay Gee Ell (Vaigly Great)
Missed break, headway into midfield halfway, stayed on steadily from over a furlong out

10⁽⁶⁾ 1½ [7¾]	28. First Maite 25/1 Gary Carter Roy Bowring	Gary Carter Roy Bowring	5	85 b	87	61	79	–
b g Komaite (USA) - Marina Plata (Julio Mariner)
Chased leaders, driven and unable to quicken well over a furlong out (op 20-1)

11⁽¹⁰⁾ ¾ [8½]	21. Perryston View 16/1 John Carroll P Calver	John Carroll P Calver	6	88 b	90	62	80	–
b h Primo Dominie - Eastern Ember (Indian King)
Pressed leaders almost five furlongs, unable to quicken after (op 20-1)

12⁽²⁶⁾ shd [8¾]	1. Ho Leng (IRE) 33/1 J Tate Linda Perratt	J Tate Linda Perratt	3	910	108	79	97	–
ch g Statoblest (IRE) - Indigo Blue (IRE) (Bluebird)
Chased leaders, led stand side group over 2 furlongs out until entering last, no extra

13⁽¹⁴⁾ 1 [9¾]	13. Return Of Amin 14/1 Paul Fessey James Bethell	Paul Fessey James Bethell	4	90	96	65	83	–
ch g Salse (USA) - Ghassanah (Pas De Seul)
Dwelt and held up, some headway halfway, unable to challenge (tchd 16-1 in places)

14⁽¹⁹⁾ 1¾ [11½]	27. Ziggy's Dancer (USA) 50/1 Willie Supple Eric Alston	Willie Supple Eric Alston	7	86	88	53	71	–
b h Ziggy's Boy (USA) - My Shy Dancer (USA) (Northjet)
Held up towards rear, driven and outpaced over 2 furlongs out, stayed on to pass beaten rivals inside last (op 40-1)

15⁽²⁷⁾ nk [11¾]	3. Selhurstpark Flyer (IRE) 33/1 P Bradley ⁷ J Berry	P Bradley ⁷ J Berry	7	92	105	61	86	–
b g Northiam (USA) - Wisdom To Know (Bay Express)
Led stand side group over three furlongs, faded steadily (op 25-1)

16⁽²³⁾ nk [12]	20. Broadstairs Beauty (IRE) 50/1 S D Williams Derek Shaw	S D Williams Derek Shaw	8	88 v	90	53	71	–
ch g Dominion Royale - Holy Water (Monseigneur)
Chased leaders, struggling soon after halfway, soon outpaced (op 40-1)

17⁽⁵⁾ nk [12¼]	18. Double Action 20/1 L Charnock Tim Easterby	L Charnock Tim Easterby	4	811	93	56	74	–
br g Reprimand - Final ShotI (Dalsaan)
Midfield, ridden and outpaced well over 2 furlongs out, soon outpaced

18⁽¹⁷⁾ ¾ [13]	2. Superior Premium 9/1F Robert Winston ³ Richard Fahey	Robert Winston ³ Richard Fahey	4	97	106	63	84	–
br c Forzando - Devils Dirge (Song)
Held up in midfield, ridden and no impression over 2 furlongs out, eased when beaten inside last (op 10-1 tchd 11-1, 12-1 in places)

19⁽²⁵⁾ shd [13¼]	10. Double Splendour (IRE) 40/1 Gyles Parkin P S Felgate	Gyles Parkin P S Felgate	8	91	97	57	75	–
b g Double Schwartz - Princess Pamela (Dragonara Palace)
Dwelt and switched to race centre, driven along halfway, weakened final 2 furlongs (op 33-1 tchd 50-1 in places)

20⁽²⁴⁾ 1 [14¼]	11. Masha-Il (IRE) 14/1 G Hind John Gosden	G Hind John Gosden	3	91 7	99	56	74	–
b c Danehill (USA) - Valley Lights (IRE) (Dance Of Life)
Tracked leaders stand side, driven and weakened final 2 furlongs (op 12-1)

21⁽³⁾ ½ [14¾]	16. Marton Moss (SWE) 33/1 Micky Fenton Tim Easterby	Micky Fenton Tim Easterby	3	811	95	50	68	–
b g Polish Patriot (USA) - Arrastra (Bustino)
Held up, ridden and outpaced soon after halfway, soon no danger

22⁽²⁹⁾ ½ [15¼]	6. Daunting Lady (IRE) 25/1 Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Snr	Richard Hughes Richard Hannon Snr	3	97 b¹	105	60	78	–
b f Mujadil (USA) - Dauntess (Formidable I)
Chased leaders stand side four furlongs, soon lost place (tchd 33-1 in places)

23⁽¹¹⁾ ¾ [16]	24. Qilin (IRE) 33/1 Adrian Nicholls ⁵ Mark H Tompkins	Adrian Nicholls ⁵ Mark H Tompkins	3	82	91	38	61	–
b f Second Set (IRE) - Usance (GER) (Kronenkranich)
Pressed leaders until weakened under pressure well over a furlong out

24⁽¹⁸⁾ 1½ [17½]	7. Nigrasine 14/1 C Lowther Les Eyre	C Lowther Les Eyre	4	96 v	102	51	69	–
bb c Mon Tresor - Early Gales (Precocious)
Soon chasing leaders, driven and weakened final 2 furlongs (tchd 16-1 in places)

25⁽⁴⁾ hd [17½]	29. Parisian Lady (IRE) 100/1 Russell Price Tony Newcombe	Russell Price Tony Newcombe	3	85	89	35	53	–
b f Paris House - Mia Gigi (Hard Fought)
Held up, struggling well over 2 furlongs out, soon beaten (op 66-1)

26⁽¹⁵⁾ 5 [22½]	12. Referendum I (IRE) 14/1 Nigel Day G Lewis	Nigel Day G Lewis	4	90	96	28	47	–
b g Common Grounds - Final Decision (IRE) (Tap On Wood)
Pressed leaders, reminders over 2 furlongs out, soon weakened (tchd 16-1 in places)

27⁽²¹⁾ 2 [24½]	26. Nomore Mr Niceguy 50/1 Rodney Lappin Eric Alston	Rodney Lappin Eric Alston	4	86	88	15	34	–
b c Rambo Dancer (CAN) - Lariston Gale (Pas De Seul)
Held up, driven along halfway, never a factor (op 33-1)

28⁽²⁰⁾ 4 [28½]	15. Cadeaux Cher 12/1 Kevin Darley B W Hills	Kevin Darley B W Hills	4	90 7	96	11	31	–
ch g Cadeaux Genereux - Home Truth (Known Fact)
Dwelt and held up, ridden and no impression well over 2 furlongs out, soon lost touch (op 14-1 tchd 16-1)

29⁽²²⁾ dist [58½]	9. Lone PiperI 10/1 J Weaver Clive Brittain	J Weaver Clive Brittain	3	95 7	103	–	–	–
b g Warning - ShamisenI (Diesis)
Midfield until weakened quickly halfway, soon tailed off, finished lame (op 12-1 tchd 14-1 in places)

29 ran Off time: 4:05:00 Winning time: 1m 16.12s (slow by 7.02s) Total SP: 135%
1st owner: Michael Nelmes-Crocker (Always Alight) 1st breeder: Bylon Farmers Ltd
2nd owner: Nigel Shields (Daring Destiny)
3rd owner: The Pbt Group (Lago Di Varano)
Tote win: £22.10 PL: £4.50 £9 £10.20 Ex: £145.90 CSF: £440.91 Tricast: £20,742.40 Trifecta: £14,210.90 Pool: £233,580.65. 11.67 winning tickets
DBI (SP%): L [Stalls 1-10] 76 (31%) M [11-19] 45 (35%) H [20-29] 29 (34%)

4:05 Ayr 19 Sep 1998

Ladbroke (Ayr) Gold Cup (Handicap) Class B Showcase Race