/news The stakes will be high at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday when racing and glamour collide with the launch of the 2013 Ladies Competition. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/june-2013/on-track-for-some-glamour Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:25:30 UT Trainer Jim Goldie and jockey Graham Lee teamed up on three winners when Ayr Racecourse held its first flat meeting of 2013. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/june-2013/trebles-for-jim-and-graham Thu, 06 Jun 2013 10:25:37 UT Ayr Racecourse stages its opening flat fixture of 2013 today (Wednesday), The Employment Enterprise 10 Years in Business Race Day. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/june-2013/flat-action-at-ayr Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:42:05 UT AYR Racecourse stages its opening flat fixture of 2013, The Employment Enterprise 10 Years in Business Race Day on Wednesday 5th June. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/may-2013/ayr's-2013-flat-season-begins Tue, 28 May 2013 09:04:06 UT The flat track at Ayr Racecourse has failed to recover sufficiently from drainage work in time to stage the two day June meeting scheduled for the 5th and 6th of the month. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/may-2013/ayr's-flat-course-unraceable Tue, 21 May 2013 11:43:54 UT Due to a very cold spring there has been insufficient turf recovery on our flat course drainage works carried out over the winter, so unfortunately we have had to withdraw our fixture on Tuesday 7th May. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/may-2013/start-of-flat-season-postponed Wed, 01 May 2013 09:32:00 UT The sun shone and the crowds flocked to Ayr Racecourse for the 2013 Coral Scottish Grand National Festival last weekend. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/april-2013/all-time-record-crowd-for-coral-scottish-grand-national Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:34:57 UT Alan King was the proudest man at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday when Godsmejudge crossed the line a four length winner of the Coral Scottish Grand National. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/april-2013/king-of-the-coral-scottish-grand-national Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:32:29 UT Grand National winners Auroras Encore and Ryan Mania will attempt to become the first pairing to achieve the Aintree – Ayr double since Red Rum and Brian Fletcher in 1974 when they run in the Coral Scottish Grand National on Saturday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/april-2013/ryan-aiming-for-a-double Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:10:31 UT Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania makes his comeback at Ayr on Friday on the opening day of the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/april-2013/can-auroras-do-the-double Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:48:20 UT Grand National hero Auroras Encore has been allocated a weight of 11st 5lbs in this year’s Coral Scottish Grand National – 8 lbs more than he carried to second place last year. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/april-2013/weird-al-has-top-weight-in-coral-scottish-grand-national Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:30:24 UT Grand National hero Auroras Encore looks likely to attempt to become the first horse since the legendary Red Rum to add the Coral Scottish Grand National to his Aintree crown in the same season. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/april-2013/auroras-to-go-for-national-double Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:41:47 UT Some top chasers and outstanding novices are among the 73 entries for the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 20th April. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/march-2013/rival-d'estruval-favourite-for-coral-scottish-grand-national-festival Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:41:41 UT Simonsig, winner of the Racing Post Arkle Chase at Cheltenham could be heading to Ayr’s Coral Scottish Grand National Festival. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/march-2013/cheltenham-hero-ayr-bound Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:44:57 UT Prizemoney for Scotland’s richest race meeting – the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival has been given a boost of more than £100,000 to £507,000. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/march-2013/prize-money-boost-for-coral-scottish-grand-national-festival Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:03:03 UT Jim Goldie was the toast of Ayr Racecourse on Saturday when his horse Jonny Delta landed a massive gamble to win the Kilmarnock Standard Handicap Hurdle on Irish Race Day. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/march-2013/goldie-and-brooke-the-stars-at-ayr Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:01:02 UT Ayr Racecourse stages the first fixture today (Friday) of the two day March meeting with 70 runners lining up across the seven races. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/march-2013/two-day-meet-at-ayr Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:49:54 UT Ayr Racecourse stages its popular two day March meeting on Friday March 8 and Saturday March 9 featuring La Barrique Fine Wines Race Day followed by Irish Race Day. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/good-racing-set-for-ayr-march-fixture Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:49:36 UT Jim Goldie bounced back to form at Ayr Racecourse on Thursday when saddling a double. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/goldie-strikes-with-a-tasty-double Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:54:03 UT The QTS Group is the new sponsor of the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr Racecourse - the richest and most prestigious hurdle race in Scotland. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/qts-group-to-sponsor-the-scottish-champion-hurdle Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:31:27 UT Ayr Racecourse stages its February Fun Race Day today (Thursday) subject to the track passing an early morning inspection. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/long-trip-north-for-pipe-hope Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:57:06 UT Ayr Racecourse, Scotland’s number one track, stages its first Saturday fixture of 2013 with Irish Raceday on 9th March. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/irish-raceday-fun-mixing-sport-with-music Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:52:55 UT Lucinda Russell’s amazing record at Ayr Racecourse continued on Tuesday when she saddled three winners taking her seasonal tally at the track to 11 wins from 30 runners. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/treble-for-top-trainer-lucinda Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:48:38 UT Racing goes ahead at Ayr today (Tuesday 12th February) after the track passed an early morning inspection. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/champion-jockey-heads-north Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:01:04 UT Leading jockeys Tony McCoy, Jason Maguire, Tom Scudamore and Paddy Brennan will be in action at Ayr on Tuesday 12th February providing the course passes a precautionary inspection. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/champion-jockey-in-action-at-ayr Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:04:33 UT Ayr Racecourse hosts its Valentine’s Raceday on Tuesday with seven races scheduled and some decent prize money on offer for a midweek meeting. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/midweek-racing-at-ayr Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:06:50 UT Racing at Ayr on Monday has been abandoned with the course waterlogged following 65mm of rain in the past week. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/february-2013/ayr-monday-meeting-abandoned Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:03:25 UT Monday racing returns to Ayr next week with big fields expected for the seven races with more than £40,000 on offer in prize money. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/ayr-stages-monday-card Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:07:01 UT Trainer Donald McCain and jockey Jason Maguire made the most of Ayr Racecourse’s additional fixture last Wednesday with a first and last race double. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/ayr-doubles-for-donald-and-jason Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:03:06 UT Ayr Racecourse will stage an extra fixture tomorrow (Wednesday) subject to an early morning precautionary inspection at the track. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/ayr-set-to-race Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:57:42 UT Ayr Racecourse will stage an extra fixture on Wednesday as the rest of the UK is hit by wintry weather. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/ayr-races-to-rescue-with-free-meeting Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:01:14 UT A star studded line up of singers and speakers entertained almost 600 guests at the Homecoming Burns Supper held in the Ayrshire Suite at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/homecoming-girl-steals-the-show Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:52:57 UT It's official! Western House Hotel in Ayr has been voted the Romantic Hotel of the year for Britain. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/western-house-voted-most-romantic-hotel Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:36:31 UT Ayr Racecourse has been voted Best Racecourse in Scotland and the North East by members of the Racegoers Club for an amazing ninth year in a row. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/nine-in-a-row-for-ayr-racecourse Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:18:58 UT Lucinda Russell was in sparkling form at Ayr Racecourse’s New Year Festival on Wednesday and Thursday of last week saddling four winners. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/lucinda-sees-in-the-new-year-with-four-winners Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:11:10 UT Day two of Ayr Racecourse’s New Year Festival gets under way at 12.30 pm today after the track passed an early morning inspection. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/ayr-races-given-go-ahead Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:40:52 UT Racing at Ayr goes ahead today after the track passed an early morning inspection. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/january-2013/ayr-passes-inspection Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:36:06 UT Ayr Racecourse’s next meeting is the two day New Year Festival on Wednesday January 2 and Thursday January 3 which promises to be an action packed fixture. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/december-2012/ring-in-the-new-year-with-top-racing-action Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:18:10 UT Ayr Racecourse memberships and season tickets are available for 2013 and are the perfect Christmas gift for horse racing aficionados and all who enjoy a great day out! http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/december-2012/racecourse-memberships-make-a-perfect-christmas-gift Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:18:10 UT John Smith’s Raceday at Ayr on Saturday become ‘Ladies Day’ with Scotland’s leading trainer Lucinda Russell saddling three winners and jockey Lucy Alexander riding a double. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/november-2012/lucinda-jumps-to-a-treble Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:54 UT Ayr Racecourse launches its 2012-2013 jumps season on Saturday with the John Smith's Raceday featuring seven races. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/november-2012/first-jumps-action-of-season-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:54 UT A leading Scotch whisky has won a coveted award at the prestigious Piper-Heidsieck National Racecourse Catering Awards. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/november-2012/racecourse-award-for-isle-of-skye Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:54 UT Ayr Racecourse won a prestigious Showcase Award in the Owners Experience category at the annual Racecourse Association Showcase Awards, which took place at York Racecourse last Thursday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/november-2012/ayr-wins-national-racecourse-award Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:53 UT The Racecourse Association (RCA) has today revealed the shortlist for the RCA Showcase Awards 2012, with Ayr Racecourse nominated in the Food and Beverage and Owners’ Experience categories for their ‘introducing an extensive choice of menu throughout hospitality facilitates’ and ‘improving the complimentary lunches and Owners’ Liaison’ initiatives. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/november-2012/ayr-nominated-for-two-national-racecourse-awards Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:53 UT The 2012 flat season at Ayr Racecourse ended last Thursday with the eight race Giles Insurance Raceday surviving a deluge of rain. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/october-2012/high-resolution-a-muddy-marvel Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:37 UT Racegoers attending the final flat meeting of the season at Ayr tomorrow (Thursday) have landed a bonus after an eighth race was added to the card. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/october-2012/final-flat-meeting-of-the-year Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:37 UT The first jumps meeting of the 2012-2013 jumps season at Ayr Racecourse takes place on Saturday with the John Smith's Raceday featuring seven races. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/october-2012/first-jumps-action-of-the-season-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:37 UT The first jumps meeting of the 2012-2013 season at Ayr Racecourse is John Smith's Raceday on Saturday November 3. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/october-2012/jumps-season-launch-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:37 UT Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, will be guests of honour at the William Hill Supporting Dumfries House Race Day (Ladies Day) at Ayr Racecourse on Friday September 21. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/september-2012/duke-and-duchess-of-rothesay-to-visit-ayr-racecourse Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:19 UT A stand is to be renamed at Ayr Racecourse on Friday in honour of the visit to the track by the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/september-2012/stand-to-be-renamed-in-honour-of-duke-and-duchess Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:18 UT Former Scotland, Rangers and Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish will carry out the draw for this year’s William Hill Ayr Gold Cup at Ayr Racecourse on Thursday September 20. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/september-2012/alex-mcleish-to-make-william-hill-ayr-gold-cup-draw Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:18 UT The betting market for next week’s William Hill Ayr Gold Cup at Ayr Racecourse was thrown wide open on Monday when connections of favourite Gordon Lord Byron said the horse would bypass Europe’s largest sprint handicap. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/september-2012/william-hill-ayr-gold-cup-wide-open Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:18 UT Sprint Saturday is coming to Ayr Racecourse! http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/september-2012/sprinting-heaven-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:18 UT The Captain struck gold at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday when the Kevin Ryan trained Captain Ramius lifted the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/september-2012/aye-aye-captain,-kevin-strikes-again! Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:17 UT Ayr Racecourse was given the Royal seal of approval last Friday when Prince Charles and Camilla in their role as Duke and Duchess of Rothesay visited the track. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/september-2012/a-right-royal-occasion Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:17 UT This year’s running of the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup, the richest sprint handicap in Europe, looks like being one of the best ever with a host of recent winners standing their ground at the five day entry stage yesterday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/september-2012/quality-field-set-to-line-up-for-william-hill-ayr-gold-cup Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:17 UT Sunshine, glamour and music combined to make Champagne G.H. Mumm Ladies Night at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday one of the most successful ever. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/august-2012/sunshine-and-glamour-at-ayr-racecourse Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:01 UT Champagne G.H. Mumm Ladies Night at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday turned into a Tartan Special with five of the seven winners being trained in Scotland. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/august-2012/tartan-special-is-order-of-the-day Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:01 UT Ayr Racecourse stages its second August meeting today (Tuesday) with the Wallaces Express Raceday due off at 2.20pm. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/august-2012/more-action-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:01 UT Ayr Racecourse hosts one of the most popular nights of the year on Saturday when Champagne GH Mumm Ladies Night is staged. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/august-2012/racing,-music-and-glamour-at-ayr-ladies'-night Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:01 UT Ayr Racecourse will be transformed into a giant catwalk on Saturday when ladies don their glad rags and head to the legendary Champagne G.H. Mumm Ladies Night. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/august-2012/fashion,-music,-racing-and-lots-of-fun Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:01 UT More than 200 horses have entered for the £120,000 William Hill Ayr Gold Cup, Europe’s richest sprint handicap, to be held at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday September 22. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/august-2012/strong-entry-for-william-hill-ayr-gold-cup Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:00 UT Jockey Joe Fanning was the star of Wallaces Express Raceday at Ayr on Tuesday riding three winners and two seconds. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/august-2012/joe's-treble-top Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:17:00 UT The first of five July meetings takes place at Ayr Racecourse on Sunday with the totepool Armed Forces Family Raceday featuring seven races. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/fahey-filly-looks-the-part Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:39 UT Heavy rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd who witnessed Pixie Lott’s live performance at Ayr Racecourse last Friday at the STV Appeal Racenight. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/pixie-wows-ayr-crowd Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:39 UT The second day of Ayr Racecourse’s opening July fixture takes place this afternoon with the Summer Fun Raceday due off at 2.00pm. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/day-two-of-ayr-july-fixture Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:38 UT Ayr Racecourse is offering free entry to all senior citizens at the Summer Sizzler Raceday on Monday July 23. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/senior-citizens-go-free-at-ayr-racecourse Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:38 UT The first of five July meetings takes place at Ayr Racecourse today (Sunday) with the totepool Armed Forces Family Raceday featuring seven races. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/busy-july-underway-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:38 UT Jockey Paul Mulrennan was the man on form at Ayr racecourse’s opening July Fixture - the totepool Armed Forces Family Raceday when he rode a double. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/paul-at-the-double Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:38 UT The second day of the opening July fixture at Ayr Racecourse produced a truly dramatic finish to the feature race - the Isle of Skye 8yo Blended Whisky Handicap. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/dramatic-finish-to-feature-race Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:37 UT Nick Jr’s Dora The Explorer is coming back to Ayr Racecourse and will make appearances at intervals during the afternoon at Glasgow Fair Festival Family Raceday on Monday July 16. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/return-of-dora-the-explorer! Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:37 UT The busy July at Ayr Racecourse continues on Monday with the Glasgow Fair Festival Monday Family Day featuring seven races. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/ayr-stages-richest-race-of-the-day-on-monday Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:35 UT There isn't a more apt song than 'She's So Lovely' for Champagne GH Mumm Ladies Night and there's not a better named band for the night than the outfit who perform it - Scouting For Girls. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/scouting-for-girls-at-ladies-night Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:32 UT Kieren Fallon is the star attraction at Ayr Racecourse today (Monday) when he has four mounts at the track which stages its traditional Glasgow Fair Festival Monday Family Day. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/kieren-hopes-for-fair-festival-success Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:29 UT An extremely busy July at Ayr Racecourse culminates in a two day meeting on Monday and Tuesday with the bettor.com Raceday followed by the Bonus Raceday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/july-2012/extra-fixture-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:27 UT Globetrotting superstar Pixie Lott has recently appeared in Japan, China and Hungary and is now jetting to Ayr to appear at the Racecourse. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/june-2012/japan,-china,-hungary-and-ayr! Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:11 UT Ayr Racecourse hosts its annual June double header with the STV Appeal Racenight on Friday June 22 followed by the Scottish Raceday on Saturday June 23. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/june-2012/top-class-fillies-on-show-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:11 UT Ayr Racecourse is set for a bumper weekend of racing action with the STV Appeal Racenight on Friday followed by the Scottish Sun Raceday on Saturday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/june-2012/two-great-racemeetings-for-the-weekend Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:10 UT Something for all the family – that’s what’s on offer at Ayr Racecourse’s two Family Days in July! http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/june-2012/family-fun-galore-at-ayr-racecourse Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:10 UT Globetrotting superstar Pixie Lott is the special guest star at the STV Appeal Racenight at Ayr Racecourse tonight. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/june-2012/superstar-pixie-headlines-appeal-racenight Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:10 UT Ayr stages the first leg of a two day June fixture tonight (Friday) with the STV Appeal Racenight which has attracted a healthy number of runners with 64 horses declared. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/june-2012/two-day-meeting-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:10 UT Jockey Robert Winston was in sparkling form at Ayr’s two day June meeting riding three winners, one on the Friday night and two on Saturday, all trained by Lambourn based Charles Hills. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/june-2012/treble-topping-winston-is-star-of-the-races Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:16:09 UT Pixie Lott’s appearance at the STV Appeal Racenight at Ayr Racecourse on Friday June 22 looks likely to ensure the charity night is one of the most successful ever at the track. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/pixie's-sure-to-appeal-for-charity-racenight Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:44 UT Chef to the stars! That’s Donald McInnes, Executive Chef at Western House Hotel and Ayr Racecourse who in the past month has fed a plethora of celebrities. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/chef-donald-caters-for-the-celebrities Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:44 UT The 2012 flat season at Ayr Racecourse gets under way later this month with the Spring Raceday on May 30 followed a day later by Blue Square Raceday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/double-header-launches-new-ayr-flat-season Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:44 UT The flat season at Ayr Racecourse gets under way with the two day May meeting featuring Spring Raceday on Wednesday May 30 and Blue Square Raceday on Thursday May 31. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/can-barney-mcgrew-hose-home-in-feature Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:43 UT Platinum selling band Scouting For Girls will play Ayr Racecourse on Saturday August 11 – their only Scottish date of 2012 and their first north of the border in more than two years. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/scouting-for-girls-at-ladies'-night Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:43 UT The four star Western House Hotel at Ayr Racecourse swept the boards at the Scottish Hotel Awards in Glasgow recently picking up six ‘gongs’. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/western-house-team-scoop-six-awards Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:43 UT Nick Jr’s Dora The Explorer is coming to Ayr! http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/dora-the-explorer-is-ayr-bound Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:43 UT The most glamorous place in town on Friday June 22 will be Ayr Racecourse when the 2012 Ladies Competition is launched on STV Appeal Racenight featuring Pixie Lott. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/glamour-on-show-at-the-racecourse Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:42 UT Tom Eaves was the in form jockey at Ayr’s opening flat meeting of the season riding a treble on Blue Square Raceday, the second day of the May meeting last Thursday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/treble-tops-for-eaves Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:42 UT Ayr Racecourse launches its 2012 flat season today (Wednesday) with the news that prize money has been increased to £928,600 – a near £30,000 rise on last year. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/may-2012/prize-money-boost-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:42 UT Singing sensation Pixie Lott will headline the STV Appeal Racenight at Ayr Racecourse on Friday June 22. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/april-2012/pixie-pops-into-racecourse Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:07 UT Champion trainer Paul Nicholls will bid for a Grand National double at Ayr on Saturday when Harry The Viking attempts to win the Coral Scottish Grand National to follow Neptune Collognes’ Aintree triumph. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/april-2012/nicholls-aims-for-grand-national-double Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:07 UT Sir Alex Ferguson is poised to come north in a bid to land another piece of top sporting silverware with the horse he part owns Harry The Viking a likely runner in the Coral Scottish Grand National. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/april-2012/sir-alex-to-plunder-scottish-national Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:07 UT As the excitement builds up for the 2012 Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday April 21, sponsors Coral have taken a strong stance on which horse should be favourite. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/april-2012/coral-scottish-national-early-betting Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:07 UT Cheers normally reserved for a Cup final winning goal echoed around Ayr Racecourse on Saturday afternoon when Merigo crossed the line a head in front of a gallant Auroras Encore in the Coral Scottish Grand National. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/april-2012/merigo-lifts-the-roof-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:06 UT Celebrities from the world of sport and television mingled with one of the biggest crowds in living memory at a sun drenched Ayr Racecourse on Saturday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/april-2012/sun-shines-on-massive-scottish-national-crowd Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:06 UT Sir Alex Ferguson and First Minister Alex Salmond will be among a crowd of more than 16,000 attending the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/april-2012/two-alexs-set-for-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:06 UT Top jockey Ruby Walsh should be fit to ride favourite Harry the Viking in Saturday’s Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday after announcing he would be back in action on Friday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/april-2012/ruby's-comeback-delayed-until-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:15:06 UT Scottish and Irish Scottish trainers were in great form over the two day Ayr March meeting at Ayr Racecourse on Friday and Saturday claiming 10 of the 14 winners. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/march-2012/three-timer-for-irish-raider-colin Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:14:32 UT Entries for this year’s Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr Racecourse will be published on Tuesday April 3 and trainers are gearing up some top horses for Scotland’s richest race. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/march-2012/star-chasers-heading-for-coral-scottish-grand-national Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:14:30 UT Racing's leading television pundits and presenters are heading to Ayr for the Coral Scottish Grand National on Saturday, April 21 with Channel 4 giving Scotland’s richest meeting star billing. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/march-2012/channel-4's-top-racing-team-head-to-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:14:30 UT Ayr Racecourse stages a bumper eight race Valentine’s Day Raceday today (Tuesday) with a total of 69 runners taking part. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/february-2012/eight-racecard-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:14:08 UT Ayr Racecourse stages a Valentine’s Raceday on Tuesday with the bumper eight race card coming under starter’s orders at 1.20pm. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/february-2012/rich-chase-highlight-of-valentine's-raceday Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:14:08 UT Langholm based trainer James Ewart was in great form at Ayr Racecourse’s Valentine’s Day meeting with two winners and a second. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/february-2012/ewart-lands-ayr-double Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:14:08 UT Tickets to see music legends The Human League in concert after racing at Ayr Racecourse on Friday April 20, are selling well with a big crowd expected at the track. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/february-2012/human-league-tickets-selling-well Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:14:07 UT Ayr Racecourse stages a two day March meeting featuring La Barrique Fine Wines Raceday on Friday March 9 followed by Irish Raceday on Saturday March 10. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/february-2012/march-double-header-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:14:07 UT Racing at Ayr today has been abandoned on health and safety grounds because there was no working PA system at the track. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/january-2012/racing-abandoned Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:13:39 UT Iconic 80s band The Human League are to play at Ayr Racecourse after racing on Friday April 20, the opening afternoon of the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/january-2012/human-league-for-racecourse Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:13:38 UT One off, one on. That was the verdict on Ayr’s two day Victor Chandler New Year Festival. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/january-2012/luninda-and-nicky-double-tops-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:13:38 UT Racing takes place at Ayr this afternoon with a seven race card coming under starter’s orders at 1.10pm. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/january-2012/seven-racecard-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:13:38 UT Ayr Racecourse stages its third January meeting on Monday January 30 with the Winter Warmer Raceday due off at 12.50pm with the opening race The BetVictor.com Novices’ Hurdle. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/january-2012/eightsome-fun-at-ayr-racecourse Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:13:38 UT Ayr Racecourse stages its fourth meeting of the New Year on Monday with the BetVictor Raceday featuring seven races. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/january-2012/monday-racing-at-ayr Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:13:37 UT A spectacular Charity Racenight combining horse racing and music will be staged at Ayr Racecourse later this year. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2012-archive/january-2012/music,-racing-and-glamour-in-aid-of-stv-appeal Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:13:37 UT Ayr Racecourse Memberships for 2011 are now available http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2010-archive/december-2010/memberships-available-at-ayr-racecourse Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:13:44 UT Ayr voted Racecourse of the Year 2010 for Scotland for the seventh consecutive year. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2010-archive/december-2010/seven-up-for-ayr-racecourse Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:13:44 UT Christmas Party Raceday at Ayr, Monday 13th December 2010. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2010-archive/december-2010/pre-christmas-racing-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:13:44 UT Racing at Ayr on Monday fell foul of the weather but that didn't stop champion jockey Tony 'A.P.' McCoy from putting in an appearance at the track. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2010-archive/december-2010/racing-abandonded Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:13:44 UT Two for one deal at the Victor Chandler New Year Festival http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2010-archive/december-2010/2-for-1-at-new-year-festival Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:13:43 UT Jockeys Richard Johnson and Franny Norton grabbed the headlines at Ayr Racecourse in 2011 riding the winners of the Coral Scottish Grand National and William Hill Ayr Gold Cup respectively. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/december-2011/a-look-back-at-2011 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:34 UT Ayr Racecourse brings in the New Year with a double header – the New Year Festival race meeting on Monday January 2 and Tuesday January 3. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/december-2011/double-header-heralds-in-the-new-year Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:33 UT Corks were popping at Ayr Racecourse last week when it was announced the track had been voted Racecourse of the Year 2011 for Scotland and the North East by The Racegoers Club. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/december-2011/eight-in-a-row-for-ayr-racecourse! Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:33 UT Ayr Racecourse launches its 2011-2012 Jumps Season on Tuesday November 29 with the St. Andrews Raceday featuring a seven race card. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/november-2011/top-race-to-launch-ayr-jumps-season Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:19 UT Jockey Paul Hanagan was crowned The Isle of Skye Blended Scotch Whisky Ayr Flat Jockey Champion of 2011 at the track on Saturday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/november-2011/paul,-ken-and-richard-win-ayr-titles Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:19 UT Jockey Paul Hanagan was the star of the final flat meeting of the season at Ayr on Saturday riding a double that almost certainly ensured he will retain the Jockeys Championship this year. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/november-2011/champion-performance-from-paul-hanagan Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:19 UT Ayr Racecourse's St Andrews Raceday fixture was abandoned today after heavy rain left the course waterlogged. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/november-2011/ayr-racing-abandoned Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:18 UT A group of students from Queen Margaret Academy School will attend Ayr Racecourse on Thursday 6th October, 2011 as the result of a partnership that has been implemented between The Prince’s Trust and the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/october-2011/prince’s-trust-students-get-the-racing-experience-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:05 UT Ayr Racecourse stages its final flat meeting of the 2011 season on Saturday October 29 with a seven race card scheduled. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/october-2011/final-flat-action-of-2011-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:04 UT Giles Insurance Raceday takes place at Ayr Racecourse on Thursday October 6 with some big fields and exciting racing in prospect. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/october-2011/giles-insurance-raceday Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:04 UT Ayr Racecourse's Giles Insurance Raceday fell foul of extreme weather conditions after severe winds and driving rain forced an abandonment after the third race. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/october-2011/weather-halts-raceday Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:04 UT Ayr Racecourse stages the only afternoon flat meeting in the UK today (Thursday) with the Giles Insurance Raceday featuring eight races. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/october-2011/hanagan-and-de-sousa-go-head-to-head-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:04 UT Ayr Racecourse's final flat meeting of the season – John Smith's Raceday on Saturday October 29 - will now be run on the hurdles track and as a result there will be no races below the distance of nine furlongs. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/october-2011/ayr's-final-flat-fixture-moves-to-the-hurdle-track Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:03 UT Delighted Debbie Grogan officially took ownership of a fabulous Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition – the star prize in this year's William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day at Ayr Racecourse. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/october-2011/delighted-debbie-picks-up-her-star-prize! Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:03 UT Racing goes ahead at Ayr Racecourse this afternoon after the track passed an early morning inspection. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/october-2011/john-smith's-raceday-goes-ahead-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:11:03 UT First Minister Alex Salmond will attend next week's William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Saturday at Ayr Racecourse for the second year in a row and for the third time in the last five years. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/september-2011/first-minister-to-attend-william-hill-ayr-gold-cup Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:43 UT Class told in the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday when the well gambled Our Jonathan won by a very cosy two lengths from favourite Eton Rifles. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/september-2011/franny-scores-at-last-on-our-jonathan Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:42 UT Thousands headed to Ayr Racecourse last week for the annual three day extravaganza that is the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/september-2011/rain-didn't-dampen-ladies'-day-spirits Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:42 UT Scotland's richest flat race meeting, the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival comes under starter's orders today (Thursday) with an eight race Opening Day. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/september-2011/william-hill-ayr-gold-cup-festival-gets-under-way Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:42 UT The draw for the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup will be held at Ayr Racecourse today (Thursday) with many of the top trainers present to chose the stall from which their horse will run. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/september-2011/william-hill-ayr-gold-cup-draw-live-on-racing-uk Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:42 UT William Hill have announced they will extend their sponsorship of the Ayr Gold Cup Festival by a further two years until September 2013. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/september-2011/william-hill-extend-ayr-gold-cup-sponsorship Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:41 UT A veteran handicapper and a rising equine star stole the show at Ayr Racecourse on Tuesday when the track held its second September meeting of the year. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/september-2011/veteran-beckermet-on-song-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:41 UT Champion jockey Paul Hanagan is in action at Ayr Racecourse this afternoon (Tuesday) with six mounts as the track stages its second September meeting of the year – Autumn Raceday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/september-2011/champ-paul-in-action-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:41 UT Evening racing comes to Ayr tonight with the seven race Champagne GH Mumm Ladies Night due under starter's orders at 5.40pm. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/august-2011/racing-and-the-overtones-tonight Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:06 UT A record crowd of 7000 enjoyed a tremendous mix of racing and entertainment at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday night at the annual Champagne GH Mumm Ladies Night. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/august-2011/record-crowd-wowed-by-the-overtones Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:06 UT Ayr stages its second August meeting today (Tuesday) – the Wallaces Express Raceday with the seven race card due under way at 2.00pm. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/august-2011/second-ayr-august-meeting Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:05 UT A record 241 horses have entered for the William Hill Ayr Gold Cup at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday September 17. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/august-2011/record-entries-for-william-hill-ayr-gold-cup Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:05 UT Ayr Racecourse has played host to many stars over the years now it has 4 of its own! http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/august-2011/ayr-racecourse-awarded-visitscotland-4-star-rating Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:05 UT Linda Perratt again proved the First Lady at Ayr Racecourse's Champagne GH Mumm Ladies Night on Saturday saddling Benny The Bear to land Unison's Ayrshire & Arran Health Branch Handicap. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/august-2011/linda-is-first-lady-of-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:10:05 UT Thousands descended on Ayr Racecourse on Sunday to greet Peppa Pig and her little brother George at the totesport Armed Forces Family Raceday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/july-2011/peppa-pig-and-george-draw-the-crowds-to-racecourse-family-day Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:43 UT Football fans are being encouraged to cash in on a double header of sport on Monday July 25 – the night Ayr United take on a Manchester United X1 at Somerset Park. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/july-2011/double-header-of-sports-to-welcome-bodog Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:41 UT The traditional Glasgow Fair Festival Family Raceday takes place at Ayr Racecourse on Monday with a seven race card looking certain to boast big fields. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/july-2011/fair-monday-family-day Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:39 UT A very busy July at Ayr Racecourse continues on Monday with Summer Fun Raceday featuring a total of seven races. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/july-2011/summer-fun-raceday-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:39 UT Trainers Linda Perratt and Alan Berry were toasting doubles at Ayr Racecourse's Glasgow Fair Festival Family Raceday on Monday and young jockey Julie Burke booted him two winners in front of a crowd of almost 4000. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/july-2011/linda,-julie-and-alan-at-the-double Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:38 UT Bodog, the new shirts sponsors of Ayr United will mark their association with the Honest Men by sponsoring a race at Ayr Racecourse's Summer Sizzler Raceday on Monday just hours before United play a Manchester United X1 at Somerset Park. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/july-2011/bodog-goes-racing Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:38 UT A long standing tradition will continue on Monday when the Glasgow Fair Festival Family Day takes place at Ayr Racecourse. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/july-2011/traditional-fair-monday-at-ayr-racecourse Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:38 UT Linda Perratt proved lightening really can strike twice when saddling her second 40/1 winner on successive Mondays at Ayr Racecourse. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/july-2011/another-401-winner-for-linda Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:38 UT It's one of the most glamorous nights of the year - Champagne GH Mumm Ladies Night at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday August 6. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/july-2011/glamorous-night-of-racing-and-entertainment Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:37 UT The Scottish Sun Raceday at Ayr Racecourse one of the highlights of the Scottish racing calendar takes place on Ayr today with some top racing in prospect. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/june-2011/valuable-day's-racing-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:14 UT It's Saints and Sinners Racenight tonight (Friday) at Ayr Racecourse with the racing action due under starter's orders at 6.10 pm. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/june-2011/saints-and-sinners-racenight-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:14 UT Ayr Racecourse stages a seven race card on Sunday when its totesport Armed Forces Family Raceday - the course's only Sunday meeting of the flat season. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/june-2011/champion-jockey-paul-hanagan-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:13 UT Jim Goldie and Dale Swift stole the honours at Ayr on Saints and Sinners Racenight with Richard Fahey, Freddie Tylicki and Jmaes Sullivan the stars on Scottish Sun Raceday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/june-2011/trebles-for-jim-and-dale-and-saints-and-sinners Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:13 UT The first of 16 flat meetings during 2011 takes place at Ayr Racecourse on Wednesday with the Spring Raceday followed by Blue Square Raceday on Thursday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/may-2011/on-track-for-16-flat-meetings Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:09:00 UT Ayr Racecourse is gearing up for its third biggest fixture of the year – the June double header featuring Saints & Sinners Racenight on Friday June 17 and Scottish Sun Raceday the following afternoon. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/may-2011/double-header-at-ayr-racecourse Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:59 UT Loveable children's television cartoon characters Peppa Pig and her little brother George are coming to Ayr! http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/may-2011/peppa-pig-and-george-off-to-the-races! Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:59 UT Linda Perratt bounced back to winning form at Ayr last Thursday when landing a double on Blue Square Raceday, the second day of the course's May meeting. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/may-2011/linda-bounces-back-to-form Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:59 UT She's starred in the X Factor, I'm A Celebrity Get me Out Of Here and Sing If You Can and now Stacey Solomon is to appear as headline act at this year's Saints and Sinners Racenight at Ayr Racecourse on Friday June 17. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/may-2011/stacey-set-for-saints-and-sinners-appearance Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:58 UT Quality horse racing and fabulous fun and entertainment with more than a hint of glamour thrown in – the ingredients that all add up to make the Coral Scottish Grand National Festival the busiest weekend of the year in Ayr. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/april-2011/fun,-entertainment-and-glamour-at-ayr-racecourse Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:40 UT An interesting list of facts about Scotland's biggest and best jumps racing festival. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/april-2011/coral-sgn-facts Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:40 UT Champion trainer Paul Nicholls looks certain to run two horses in Saturday's Coral Scottish Grand National after the five day entries were published on Monday.. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/april-2011/champion-trainer-double-handed-for-scottish-national Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:40 UT Ayr Racecourse's famous Ladies Competition launches early this year with Best Dressed Ladies at the Coral Scottish Grand National Saturday on April 16 being given a chance to win coins for the first time. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/april-2011/ayr-launch-best-dressed-ladies'-competition Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:40 UT Jim Goldie bagged a major awards haul following the recent Coral Scottish Grand National Festival at Ayr Racecourse. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/april-2011/it's-whisky-galore-for-jim-goldie Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:39 UT Troon businessman Anthony Cecchini attended the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr Racecourse and was a big winner on the day – landing the Best Dressed Man prize. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/april-2011/anthony's-a-big-winner-at-the-races Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:39 UT The 2011 Coral Scottish Grand National produces a fantastic finish http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/april-2011/victory-is-sweet-for-jockey-richard Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:39 UT Racegoers are in for a treat at Ayr next Friday and Saturday with a two day fixture featuring La Barrique Raceday followed by Irish Raceday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/march-2011/double-header-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:24 UT Scottish charities received a shot in the arm from last year's busiest ever Saints and Sinners Racenight at Ayr Racecourse. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/march-2011/racing-boost-for-scottish-charities Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:23 UT Isle Of Skye 8 Years Old Blended Scotch Whisky is the new sponsor of the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr Racecourse - the richest hurdle race in Scotland. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/march-2011/isle-of-skye-blended-scotch-whisky-to-sponsor-scottish-champion-hurdle Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:23 UT Course specialists Jim Goldie and Lucinda Russell saddled two winners each at Ayr’s two day meeting last week. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/march-2011/doubles-for-jim-and-lucinda Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:23 UT Ayr Racecourse holds its traditional pre Cheltenham fixture this weekend with La Barrique Fine Wines Raceday on Friday followed by Irish Raceday on Saturday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/march-2011/pre-cheltenham-racing-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:23 UT Chicago Grey, winner of the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham is one of 80 entries for the Coral Scottish Grand National at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday April 16. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/march-2011/cheltenham-winner-bound-for-scottish-grand-national Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:08:22 UT The first of three February meetings is held at Ayr Racecourse on Monday – the Winter Warmer Raceday. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/february-2011/doubles-for-brian-and-ryan Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:54 UT Trainer Nicky Richards landed a treble at Ayr on Thursday saddling the first three winners on the card. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/february-2011/nicky's-lands-treble-tops-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:53 UT Dundonald based permit holder Robert Goldie saddled his first winner for 15 years at Ayr Racecourse on Saturday when Alexander Oats won at 20/1. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/february-2011/first-winner-in-15-years! Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:53 UT Ayr Racecourse holds its Valentine's Raceday on Saturday February 12 with a seven race card due under starter's orders at 1.45pm. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/february-2011/valentine's-raceday Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:53 UT Ayr Racecourse Clerk of the Course Emma Marley is 'hopeful' racing will go a head today (Sunday) with the first day of the Victor Chandler New Year Festival. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/january-2011/ayr-clerk-hopeful-racing-will-go-ahead Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:11 UT Racing returned to Ayr on Sunday and Monday when the Victor Chandler New Year Festival became the first meeting at the track this winter to beat the weather. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/january-2011/goldie-brings-in-the-new-year-with-4-winners Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:10 UT The opening day of the Victor Chandler New Year Festival at Ayr Racecourse goes ahead today after a planned inspection was cancelled after a predicted heavy frost failed to materialise. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/january-2011/ayr-meeting-gets-green-light Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:10 UT The second day of the Victor Chandler New Year Festival at Ayr Racecourse will go ahead as planned after an early morning inspection of the track was called off. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/january-2011/day-2-of-new-year-festival-goes-ahead Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:10 UT The Saw Doctors, Ireland's top folk rock band are returning to Ayr Racecourse for a record fifth time in April. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/january-2011/saw-doctors-take-five Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:09 UT The 2011 Ayrshire Wedding Show which takes place on Saturday and Sunday (January 29 and 30) in the Ayrshire Suite at Ayr Racecourse will feature more than 80 exhibitors plus one of the best catwalk shows in the country! http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/january-2011/sixth-ayrshire-wedding-show Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:09 UT The curtain may just have come down on 2010 but already the Ayr Racecourse team are looking ahead to the 2011 season at the Craigie track with a huge amount of optimism. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/january-2011/ayr-looking-forward-to-a-great-2011 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:09 UT Racing returns to Ayr Racecourse on Monday for the January Jumps Raceday featuring seven races with the action commencing at 1.15pm. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/january-2011/january-jumps-monday-at-ayr Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:09 UT Ayr Racecourse has won one of the most prestigious honours in the racing industry – the Neil Wyatt Ground Staff Award for the Best Dual Purpose Course. http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/news/2011-archive/january-2011/top-award-for-racecourse-team Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:07:08 UT