Richard Whitaker is hoping lightning can strike twice in Redcar’s totescoop6 Two-Year-Old Trophy on Saturday.

Mark Johnston has a great record at Hamilton and he was on top form in Scotland again with a treble courtesy of Count Paris, Quai D'Orsay and Always Bold.

Linda Perratt hopes to fulfil her life-long dream by winning the John Smith’s Ayr Gold Cup next month.

Trainer Michael Dods and jockey Phillip Makin teamed up to good effect as Ayr enjoyed a virtually trouble-free return to action.

Shaweel took the opening honours as Ayr swung back into action following a late abandonment last week.

Ayr and Sandown officials vowed to do whatever it takes to ensure their respective meetings go ahead next Thursday.

Indian Trail has been promoted to favourite for the Ayr Gold Cup after snatching victory in the Betfredbingo Be Friendly Handicap at Haydock.

Cheltenham Festival winner King Harald is set to return to the track this weekend after an absence of over 12 months.

Expensive Flat recruit Purple Moon is still on target for a possible crack at the John Smith’s Scottish Triumph Hurdle Trial at Musselburgh on February 4.

Sir Oj booked his ticket to a tilt at some big prizes – including the Grand National – with victory in the Tote “Online Betting For Cheltenham” Newlands Chase at Naas.

Sir Oj just outpointed top novice Nickname in a thrilling duel for the Tote “Online Betting For Cheltenham” Newlands Chase at Naas.

JAMES FANSHAWE is better associated with saddling high-class winners on the Flat at places like Newmarket and Ascot.

Robert Winston insists the broken jaw he sustained at Ayr has galvanised his desire to be crowned champion jockey in 2006.

Amateur David Dunsdon showed himself to be a jockey on the up with a well-timed victory aboard Keltic Bard in the Martell Cognac Novices' Handicap Chase, which was run at a furious pace.

SHOTGUN WILLY has been declared for Saturday’s Gala Casinos Daily Record Scottish Grand National at Ayr but is likely to miss the race, according to owner Graham Roach.

Airdrie United and St Johnstone have been handed a massive financial incentive ahead of their Scottish Cup third round replay on February 4.

Ferdy Murphy has mapped out January targets for three of his top handicap chasers, Ballinclay King, Paris Pike and Historg.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill admitted tonight Ayr did not deserve to lose the Tennent’s Scottish Cup semi-final.

Rangers ended a 22-month trophy drought with a 4-0 victory over First Division Ayr United.