Sylvester Kirk is hoping he can “kick-start” his season after recording a welcome winner at Bath.

David Nicholls limbered up for his assault on the totesport Ayr Gold Cup by winning the consolation race for the fourth time in the last eight years when Machinist burst clear to score in style at the Scottish track.

Chepstow trainer Ron Harris is hoping stepping back up to six furlongs after two solid efforts at the minimum trip can bring about a change of fortune for Golden Dixie at Ayr tomorrow.