Valentine's Raceday

08 February 2011

Ayr Racecourse holds its Valentine's Raceday on Saturday February 12 with a seven race card  due under starter's orders at 1.45pm.

The feature race of the day is the Best Odds Guaranteed At Victor Chandler Handicap Chase over two miles at 3.20pm where the talented hurdler Alfie Flits from the Alan Swinbank yard attempts to make the transition to the bigger obstacles.

Premier Sagas, a recent course and distance winner, is bidding for a quick fire double in the Bet Live At victorchandler.com Novices Chase at 2.15pm for trainer Nicky Richards and jockey Brian Harding.

The opening race of the day, the Irvine Anderson Memorial Novices Hurdle will attract a big field with improving types including Jim Goldie's Arctic Court, Lively Baron from the Donald McCain yard and Pauline Robson's Rival d'Estruval all worth a look.

The final race of the afternoon is the Play Live Casino At victorchandler.com Handicap Hurdle at 5.05pm.

Ayr's scheduled Winter Warmer Raceday on Monday was abandoned following 23 millimetres of rain overnight. Clerk of the Course Emma Marley had no option but to call the meeting off after she walked the course early in the morning.