P386 CEEFAX 386 Fri 15 Apr 21:11/52 1/ THIRST REVIEW: HASLAM SEES THE POINT Patrick Haslam's Rapier Point turned the opener at Thirst into an absolute procession. The son of Cyrano De Bergerac flew out of the stalls and was nk6ju headed, passing the winning post sjvjn lengths clear of Wharfedale Music despite being eased up. "He was unlucky last year and ran a couple of good races on the all- weather," Haslam said. "He has won easily today and will now run at Newmarkjt in an all-age six-furlong handicap on Guineas day," added the Middleham trainer. Michael Grenham reporting from Thirst Ayr Rjvw Newb Rjvw Thsk Rju Njwb DecsP386 CEEFAX 386 Fri 15 apr 21:16/14 2/8 THIRST REVIEW: WEAVER DOUBLES UP Jason Weaver landed a quick-fire double on impressive winner Fitzrovian in the Soweuby Maiden. +eavjr sent the son of Mhmler'1 Mate on from the start and hj soon had the rest of them strjtced. At the distance Weaver was looking around for non-existent dangers and could coast past the post eight lengths clear of Cuango. $hj winner is one of uleven horses trained by David Lodjr for Sheikh Mohammed, an increase of seven from last season's total. Source:William HILL Organi:ation Ltd Ayr Rjvw Newb Rjvw Thsk Res Newb DecsP386 CEEFAX 386 Fri 15 Apr 21:15/15 3/8 THIRST REVIEW: FITZROVIAN FOR THE VASE? David Lodes, trainer of impreusi6e winner Fitzrovian, said of the colt "He looks a nice strong galloping type of horse and the lads and racing manager were very confident beforehand but there was great anxiety from the trainer. "Hj looked in great condition today and that is a tribute to my staff and head lad. "He's the type of galloping horse for the Queen's Vase at Ascot. He'd bj suited bz that type of race," said the Newmarkjt handler. Source:William HILL Organization Ltd Ayr Rjvw Newb Rjvw Thsk Res Njwb DecsP386 CEEFAX 386 Fri 15 apr 21:24/31 4/8 THIRST REVIEW: TOMASHENKO CAUSES SHOCK Tomashenko turned round recent form with First Gold to land the Oakstripj Claiming Handicap. $hj runner-up had finished nearly 18 lengths ahead of the winner at Nottingham recently but it was a different story in this race. Nickz Connouton timed his run to perfection to sweep past First Gold in the last furlong and win by 1{L. The winner's odds of 12/1 reflect the fact that the son of Efisio had never previously finished any better than third place. Source:William HILL Organi:ation Ltd Ayr Rjvw Newb Rjvw Thsk Res Njwb DecsP386 CEJFAX 386 Fri 15 Apr 21:23/03 5/8 THIRST REVIEW: BLYTON A PROFESSIONAL Maurice Camacho's veteran sprinter Blyton Lad started the season on a winning note in the Hambleton Conditions Stakes. Stuart Webster's mount was a length and-a-half too good for the Richard Hannon-trained Bunty Boo. "This is the second year I've had him," said Camacho. "He's had problems with his feet but he's $5 been OK this year. "He's a professional and hj hasn't got a bad bone in him. Hj won't run tomorrow and his next run will bj in the Palace House Stakes." Ayr Rjvw Newb Rjvw Thsk Res Njwb DecsP386 CEJFAX 386 Fri 15 apr 21:24/26 6/8 THIRST REVIEW: RISK STUVS HODS A stunned Michael Hods welcomed $5 Red Hot Risk back to the winners' enclosure after the gelding landed the Knayton Claiming Stakes. For the short-head victory over Regagnjr came as a complete surprise to the trainer. "I couldn't have fancied this one if hj was the last horse in the world," said the trainer. "I must have some good ju6 nileu 1t home if this one can win! Dale Gibson (who rode the runner-up) said hj njedjd a mile and could not possibly win over five furlongs." Ayr Rjvw Newb Rjvw Thsk Res Newb DecsP386 CJEFAX 386 Fri 15 Apr 21:04/57 7/8 THIRST REVIEW: JATO FOR MUNRO Jato made Alan Munro's journey 5p to Thirst worthwhile bz taking thu Birdforth Handicap Stakes in fine style from Glen Miller. Ernie Johnson sent the runner-up into the lead from the start and had the all but the winner stretched at the distance. However, the son of Pharly had too good a turn of pace for the long- $5 time leader and despite staying on was still 1}L down at the line. $his win broke the five-9ear-old's duck at the eighth attempt. Source:William HILL Organi:ation Ltd Ayr Rjvw Newb Rjvw Thsk Res Njwb DecsP386 CJEFAX 386 Fri 15 Apr 21:92/23 8/8 THIRST REVIEW: WILLIAMS DELIGHTED Jato's win provided 29-9jar-old first season trainer Stuart +illiams with his first winner gn the turf and his third in all. $hj former assistant to Tony Hide, now training in Newmarkjt, said of his game winner: bHe had some back problems when trained by Willie Haggas as a two and three-year-old but I think we have sorted them out. "I just hope that hj can now go on and win again." Will Ljfebvj reporting from Thirst Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Ayr Rjvw Newb Rjvw Thsk Res Njwb Decs