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Make sprinters with higher ratings the first port of call in valuable handicaps

Brando wins the 2016 Ayr Gold Cup under top weight
Brando wins the 2016 Ayr Gold Cup under top weightCredit: John Grossick Racing Photography

A record of just two winning favourites since 1980 underlines the challenge the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup poses to punters.

Scotland’s richest Flat race is one of the most competitive sprint handicaps around and if you dig deep enough you can make a case for backing any of the runners lining up on Saturday.

However, interestingly, higher-rated sprinters are experiencing a spike in success in the biggest handicaps.

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