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In-form Jim Goldie is after more Ayr success with Jannas Journey in the first division of the Weddings At Western House Hotel Handicap over seven-furlongs.
The Jimmy Long-owned filly, again ridden by Ayrshire-born Danny Tudhope, is on a four-timer following a win at Hamilton and two at the west of Scotland venue.
“She’s at the top of her game at the moment and Danny gets a nice tune out of her so we’ll see how she handles the latest weight rise,” said Goldie, who enjoyed a double at Ayr on Saturday night. “We dropped her in for her first two wins but Danny thought there wouldn’t be any pace last time so he made the running on her.”
Electric Lightning is also in winning form as Mark Walford’s grey gelding led from pillar-to-post for a comfortable success at Doncaster last month.
The card opens with the British Stallions Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes in which Special Thanks sets a decent standard after her third-placed debut effort at Carlisle.
Karl Burke’s juveniles have been on fire this season and this well-bred daughter of the mighty Frankel looks the one to beat.
In the Book The Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Handicap, Oisin Orr-partnered Glistening Nights appears well-treated under a 5lb penalty for his four-length romp at Chester last Sunday.