One More Round Can Bring Plenty of Cheer at 33-1

Borderlescott was cut to 7-1 clear favorite by the sponsors for tomorrow's Tote sport Ayr Gold Cup, after connections opted for stall 28, hard against the stands' rail, in the draw for stalls positions yesterday. Punters will be hoping for clues from today's consolation Silver Cup, also over Ayr's six furlongs, but that cannot be guaranteed.

High numbers had the call in the Silver Cup a year ago, Geojimali scoring from the 28 draw, only for Font hill Road to win the following day's Gold Cup on the opposite side of the track from stall six.

There was definitely a draw bias in last week's Portland Handicap at Doncaster, however, with the stands' side runners greatly favored. That sprint could provide a useful hint for today's Silver Cup, in which One More Round (4.40 ) makes a quick reappearance.

This veteran raced on the far side of the track at Don caster, away from the main action, and did well to finish second in his group. Eleventh overall, One More Round was not beaten far by the winner, Fullandby, who is a leading fancy for tomorrow's big race. A 33-1 shot in places, One More Round could spring a surprise.

Commando Scott, who was a close fifth here last year and meets Geojimali on 10lb better terms, is another to note at rewarding odds. He was returning from a three-months break when turning in a pleasing effort at Good wood recently.

Ryan Moore gave up his remaining rides at Ayr yesterday after injuring his toe when unseated in the second race. Hopefully the champion will be fit to resume at Newbury today, as all his expertise is required for the classy Papal Bull (2.45) in the Dubai Duty Free Arc Trial.

Sir Michael Stoute's four-year-old has looked unwilling to exert himself on several occasions, but Moore has coaxed the best out of him on his last two starts. Papal Bull won the Geoffrey Freer Stakes on his latest visit to Newbury and he had the subsequent St Leger winner, Lucarno, back in fourth when taking the Princess Of Wales's Stakes at New market.

It is significant that Luca Cumani steps Bauer up in class and has booked Johnny Murtagh. But the recent Chester winner is officially rated 13lb inferior to Papal Bull.

The Haynes, Hanson & Clark Stakes has been won by some big names over the years. Today John Gosden's Centennial (3.20) can show he is a colt going places.

Ron Cox's tip of the day

Cape Vale 3.30 Ayr

Dandy Nicholls is renowned for his record with older sprint handicappers, less so with precocious two-year-olds, but the stable's juveniles are going well. When one can win first time out, in the style achieved by Cape Vale at Thirsk, it pays to sit up and take notice. This half-brother to the stable's smart sprinter Moss Vale has a bright turn of foot and could be well treated in this nursery.