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.
Tom Eaves will fancying his chances of winning the Fergie & Myra Happel Ayr Gold Cup Trial aboard Alfa Kellenic.
The Craig Lidster-trained speedster, who faces ten rivals, is on a hat-trick following strikes in June and Thirsk and York.
It was back in 2016 that Eaves rode 11/1 chance Brando to victory for Kevin Ryan in the Ayr Gold Cup.
One of the main threats to Alfa Kellenic could be Julie Camcho’s Mythical Phoenix, who has been runner-up on all four starts this term.
Ryan’s Batal Zabeel also comes into the race in good heart after his narrow success at Ripon 26-days ago.
And Aberama Gold carries the colours of Scots-born Evan Sutherland, who famously scooped the 2013 Ayr Gold Cup with Highland Colori.
The afternoon gets underway with plenty of nicely-bred types lining up for the Hospitality At Scottish Sun Ladies Night Novice Stakes.
Riyadh is a newcomer that catches the eye and his trainer George Scott has had a solitary winner from just three previous raiders from his Newmarket base.