A top prize of £180,000 is up for grabs for the winner of the showpiece but there's much more riding on it for last year's champion.
Summerghand is bidding to become the first horse to win back to back Ayr Gold Cup trophies for 92 years so there’s much more than just the lucrative £180,000 prize at stake.
Heronslea was the last horse to secure successive Gold Cups at the track way back in 1930 and 1931. Trained by David O’Meara, the nine-year-old romped to a 12-length victory 12 months ago over Commanche Falls. Scots Rocky Danny Tudhope is confident he can ride into the history books. He always comes well this time of year and is in good form as he’s won and run well in his last few runs. He likes to just take his time and warm up into the race, so you want to let it develop before making a move, and he usually comes home strong if the race is run right.
We were drawn 12 last year so there’s not much difference. The track may be a wee bit better up middle to the stands’ side so I think the draw is good. It’s a very fair track and time will tell over the races this week where the best place to be is, but it looks in good condition.It's a perfect day for racing on the west coast and you can follow every furlonly from Ayr Gold Cup day right here with us.
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