Summerghand won the Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup at odds of 12/1 for David O'Meara and Scots-born jockey Danny Tudhope. Khanjar was sent off as favourite for the pot but he could never land a blow and it was David O'Meara's evergreen eight-year-old that was to land the spoils when staying on from off the early pace.
Winning rider Danny Tudhope told ITV Racing: "He's an absolute star and each way he provides us with lovely winners and he's done it again this year. David (O'Meara) does well with these sprinters and keeps them sweet. Usually we get slower ground but he thrives on this sort of ground and I had a feeling he'd run a big race as he's been running well lately. He needs a bit of luck in running really but once you get it right...he delivers the goods."
The winner saw off Commanche Falls who ran another spectacular race under top-weight with Juan Les Pins a never-nearer third.
