According to the official result at Ayr on Thursday, Opal Storm delivered a 22/1 shock in the 2:00 Brandinghub For Signs & Graphics Handicap. The Brian Rothwell-trained mare’s half-length victory marked the standout Ayr handicap result of the afternoon, with P. J. McDonald settling patiently before striking inside the final furlong.
Opal Storm’s success came on soft ground following a spell away, with the winning time of 1m 2.64s underscoring her aptness at the trip. The Ayr handicap result confirmed Rothwell’s yard in strong form ahead of the later feature race.
Wild Thoughts Dominates Kilkerran Feature as Have Secret Falters
The 3:00 Kilkerran Handicap Stakes proved more straightforward, with 11/4 favourite Wild Thoughts drawing clear under Saffie Osborne for Richard Spencer. Have Secret, featured in our morning preview of this card, disappointed at 14/1, finishing fifth. The supporting Ayr handicap result divisions came earlier, with Cisco Disco taking the 3:30 opener at 16/1 for R. Mike Smith and Sailthisshipalone winning the second section at 7/1 for Ivan Furtado. Ice Cube capped the card with a 5/1 victory in the closing 7-furlong handicap under Saffie Osborne for Richard Spencer.
