Auroras Encore has failed in his attempt to become only the second horse ever to follow up an Aintree Grand National success with a victory in the Scottish equivalent at Ayr.

Aiming to emulate the great Red Rum, Ryan Mania's mount faded towards the end of the race.

12-to-1 shot Godsmejudge, ridden by Wayne Hutchinson and trained by Alan King, was the winner.