Ante-post favourite Evens And Odds is among a whopping 167 horses standing their ground at the confirmation stage for the William Hill (Ayr) Gold Cup on Saturday.
The five-year-old is among a big team left in the valuable six-furlong handicap by 'sprint king' David Nicholls, who is seeking to win the race for the sixth time this decade.
The weights are headed by the Richard Fahey-trained Knot In Wood, who was fourth behind Nicholls' Regal Parade 12 months ago. Hopefuls this year include Stewards' Cup winner Genki from Roger Charlton's stable, the Michael Bell-trained Redford, recent Doncaster scorer Brave Prospector and Beverley Bullet winner Exceptional Art.
Among the withdrawals at the five-day stage were top-weight Tamagin and Great St Wilfrid victor Markab. Although the big race itself is restricted to a maximum field of 27, the Silver and Bronze Cups will provide the chance of a consolation prize for many of the horses who miss the cut.
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