Jockey George Wood was singing as Run Boy Run rock n’rolled to Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup success and sealed him an incredible double.
And the overjoyed jockey was able to savour a sweet hat-trick with Candy winning Silver and Liverpool also victorious in football’s Merseyside Derby.
Wood, trainer Richard Spencer and owner Phil Cunningham were in Scottish dreamland as they bagged both big races.
Candy won the Ladbrokes Silver Cup before Run Boy Run claimed the £180,000 showpiece to secure a 116-1 major double.
Wood: “I think, 11 runners in total and it’s nice to come away with the two big ones. It’s good for Richard and Phil.”
His mood was bettered by the Anfield result and he added: “It’s been awesome, yeah. We’re playing well this season and keep it up.”
Catching The Moon landed Scotland’s only Group race winning the Firth of Clyde 21 years after trainer Richard Fahey first won the contest.
Thunder Roar got favourite backers off a flyer before Almeric also landed favouritism at 13/8 in the Doonside Cup.
Jockey Oisin Murphy said: “He’s obviously a bit ring rusty, but he came into the race nicely. With the time off the track, he should be sharper next start. There will be [more to come]. When you make racehorses, this is what they are supposed to look like.”
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Superb bit of riding from Lauren Young to end the meeting
The Kilmarnock girl produced a masterclass on the 25/1 shot Midnight Lion to run away from rivals and produce a fabulous Scottish end to a wonderful three days. Six wins for Jim Goldie over three days. Magical work.
Full result of the 5.15
5.15: Jordan Electrics Handicap (Div II) Cl4 (3yo+ 0-80) 7f RTV
1. Midnight Lion 25/1
2. Quest for Fun 7/2 fav
3. Rock Melody 10/1
Midnight Lion wins the finale
A brilliant from-the-front ride by Lauren Young as the Kilmarnock girl ran them ragged. Six wins for the week for Jim Goldie
Can the big race heroes finish in style
Trainer Richard Spencer, jockey George Wood and owner Phil Cunnigham have already bagged the big two pots, but Waiting All Night could finish the day off in some style here
Garry Owen verdict on the 5.15pm
LOOK BACK SMILING (5:15) can end the day on a happy note in the second division.
Gemma Tutty’s charge struggled after a near-miss to Sheriff’s Court at Carlisle in July.
He looked in better heart when third behind Walsingham in a decent event at Ascot.
The five-year-old remains well-treated so he can claim this slightly weaker handicap.
Full result of the 4.40pm
4:40: Jordan Electrics Handicap (Div I) Cl4 (3yo+ 0-80) 7f
1. Jannas Journey 7/2
2. U Sure Do 14/1
3. Sheikh Raj 6/1
Money for the Viking
Garry Owen't tip is being well supported. 7/1 this morning. Now as short as 9/2
Goldie in them hills
Jim has got three of 11 and the top two in the market with Kelpie Grey and Jannas Journey. Must be a huge chance of winner number five at the meeting for the maestro
Garry Owen verdict on the 4.40pm
HIGHFIELD VIKING (4:40) can plunder division one of the Jordan Electrics Handicap.
Team Quinn’s bay built on some solid efforts when crushing Clonmacash over track and trip.
The five-year-old raised his game again when hacking-up from Magical Merlin at Chepstow.
He was then very unlucky to encounter the thriving Master Richard upped in class at Thirsk.
The gelding still lurks on an inviting mark so he can resume winning ways for his in-form yard.
It's been a superb day but still two races to go
Couple of divisions of the handicap to get stuck into before the party really starts. Getting dull overhead. Not so in spirit
Richard Hughes knew what was coming
Trainer said he fancied him. The market knew. The name Nobody Knows didn't matter there as they did
Full result of the 4.10
4.10: British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race) Cl2 (2yo) 7f RTV Jordan Electrics Handicap (Div I) Cl4 (3yo+ 0-80) 7f
1. Nobody Knows 5/4 fav
2. Hasbro Market 9/2
Nobody Knows storms to success in the 4.10
Easy win for Oisin Murphy's mount. Powered clear. The market knew. Well backed. Big cheers
Garry Owen verdict on the 4.10
Frustration for Oisin Murphy in the big race, but he can atone on Richard Hughes’ promising newcomer NOBODY KNOWS (4:10).
Big effort from Desert Falcon
A winner at the meeting last year, Julie Camacho's rep ran a blinder in second
George Wood follows the Doyler
James Doyle was the last jockey to do the double and now George Wood is the same. Sensational display of riding.
Full result of the 3.35 Ayr Gold Cup
3.35: Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Cl2 (3yo+) 6f
1. Run Boy Run 12/1
2. Desert Falcon 8/1
3. Jubilee Walk 8/1
4. Purosangue 5/1 fav
Trainer Richard Spencer and jockey George Wood win the double of Silver and Gold
Incredible day for the trainer
Off and running in Ayr Gold Cup
Scotland's biggest flat race is off with Purosangue the market leader as the stalls break open
Down at the start for the Ayr Gold Cup
Less than five minutes to the off and excitement is through the roof
Can Jordan Electrics provide a first Scottish winner in 50 years
Trainer Jim Goldie said: “It’s been 50 years. I’ve probably been doing this for 50 years! We’re hopeful. We’ve had a good week and the horses are running well. He’s a tough cookie.”
Bookies being knocked over here
You have to hand it to the Scottish punters. Flooding the layers with cash.
