Gordon Brown – Race Reporter
Gordon has a wealth of experience of racing through his background in the written and broadcast media. His current principle role is reporting and supporting the scene in Scotland on Racing TV and relaying the latest news with Scottish angles.
Rising Irish star Sam Ewing, who had his first success at Ayr yesterday aboard Undeniable Alibi.
The first-day card also saw Nick Alexander record his 90th Ayr victory as 11/8 favourite Hombre De Guerra followed up his recent course and distance strike in the Try Racing Racing TV For Free Now Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase.
Kinneston-based Alexander completed a quick-fire double when Ginger Mail sprung a minor upset at 12/1 in the racing to.com/freetrial Handicap Hurdle.
An even bigger-priced winner landed the concluding Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle as 40/1 chance Tread Softly Now, returned at nearly 54/1 on the Tote, scored for local trainer Ian Duncan.