Talented Patrick lays down the Law at Ayr
Patrick Wadge is just one away from losing his 7lb allowance after making all on Traprain Law at Ayr.
Ginger Lucinda Mail Russell’s by half-a-length grey saw in off a thrilling finish to the Craigie Cup Handicap Hurdle. Gretna-born Wedge said: “At the start of the season I set myself a target of five winners and now I’ve ridden 19 already. This horse can be a little keen but he enjoys leading and I’m 3/4 on him now.”
Nick Alexander was on the mark after Artic Row made a winning handicap hurdle debut under an inspired Sean Quinlan.
The Kinneston trainer said: “Sean was great on him as he can be keen and was hanging as well. He’s gradually getting the hang of things and should stay a little bit further.”
Animore was impressive for Dumfriesshire handler
Iain mares’ Rockonsoph and The Jardine her 7-2 handicap jockey chance in a by Dylan strong-looking twelve hurdle. slammed Johnston lengths said: and this “I rode better her ground here last was time more to her liking. The longer trip helped as well.” Ardera Cross went down fighting to Rose Dobbin-trained Captain Quint as they fought out a match for the 2m 4f chase. Craig Nichol sent the favourite on at the second last as they denied the gallant 12-year-old by seven-and-a-half lengths. Dobbin’s husband Tony said: “This a gorgeous horse and he will go for the final of this series at Carlisle in a couple of weeks.” Nichol completed a double when Paul Robson’s Just Don’t Know was left to come home alone in the feature after sole rival Readysteadybeau fell two out.