Confirmed runners and riders for Ayr Gold Cup as Persian Force swerves Mill Reef

Bielsa and Kevin Stott are aiming for back-to-back Ayr Gold Cup wins. The defending champion, defending winner and runner-up, is yet to score since winning the £150,000 handicap last year. Khanjar heads the betting for trainer William Haggas. Erosandpsyche was a notable absentee from Thursday's declarations after finishing runner up to Highfield Princess in last week's Flying Five Stakes.

Ayr Gold Cup runners and riders are: Commanche Falls, Connor Beasley, Sir Dancealot, Paul Mulrennan, Escobar, Vadream, Oisin Orr, Ben Curtis, Mr Wagyu, Jason Hart, Summerghand, Daniel Tudhope, Popmaster, Bielsa, Kevin Stott, Granite, Tom Eaves, Graham Lee, Fivethousandtoone, Chiefofchiefs, Rossa Ryan, Lucky Man, PJ McDonald, Cam Hardie, Juan Les Pins, Andrew Mullen, Aleezdancer, Rowan Scott, Sakheer, Charyn, Adam Kirby and Clive Cox. Persian Force will miss Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes on Saturday to go to Middle Park Stake on September 24.

Confirmed runners and riders for Ayr Gold Cup as Persian Force swerves Mill Reef. Paddy Power: 7-2 Khanjar, 9 Bielsa, Summerghand, 11 Commanche Falls, 12 Begerac, Gulliver, Mr Wagyu, Vadream, 14 bar. Skybet: 9-4 Sakheer, 5-3 Shouldvebeenaring, 7 Heroism, 10 Wallop, Rousing Encore, 20 Mustajaab.

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