The Ayr Gold Cup isn't a race I normally get involved in but I can't resist the claims of The Cheka today given the underfoot conditions. The race meeting was in some doubt earlier in the week because of the amount of rain the west coast of Scotland has had and the ground today is heavy. The Cheka hasn't the speed to cope with 6f animals on decent ground but he was second in the July Cup on deep ground and was also runner up to the top class Moonlight Cloud in the Prix Maurice de Gheest over six and a half at Deauville. Conditions were also testing in that Group 1 contest and I think at 16/1 today with five places being paid he is a fine each way bet. It is true he has a lot of weight and there are some improving types in the race who may be better handicapped but my selection is a big, rangy horse who can carry it.
Ayr Gold Cup:
The Cheka £20ew @ 16/1 (lost)
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