THERE was a serious draw bias at Ayr last weekend, as has been well-noted at this stage. In the Ayr Bronze Cup on the Friday, the first four home were drawn five, seven, eight and 17. In the Silver Cup on Saturday, the first four emerged from stalls eight, nine 12 and five respectively, while in the Gold Cup, also on Saturday, the first four home were drawn eight, six, seven and 11. It really was difficult for the high-drawn horses to make an impact.

Horses to note? One from each race. Flying Pursuit in the Silver Cup. Tim Easterby’s horse only finished ninth, but he was drawn in 22, he had to make his way over towards the centre side from flagfall.