FIRST WINNER FOR NEW AYR RACING CLUB
May 22, 2025
Wednesday May 21 proved to be a red letter day for the new Ayr Racecourse Racing Club with Jim Goldie’s PENELOPE’S SISTER giving the members their FIRST winner after just 5 runners in the closing apprentices’ handicap at 5.17. Ridden by Jim Goldie’s apprentice jockey Lauren Young, the 5 year-old mare was dropped back to
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Wednesday May 21 proved to be a red letter day for the new Ayr Racecourse Racing Club with Jim Goldie’s PENELOPE’S SISTER giving the members their FIRST winner after just 5 runners in the closing apprentices’ handicap at 5.17. Ridden by Jim Goldie’s apprentice jockey Lauren Young, the 5 year-old mare was dropped back to
178 Possibles for Saturday’s Coral Scottish Grand National Card at Ayr Racecourse
April 7, 2025
178 horses have been declared at the 6-day stage for Saturday’s Scottish Grand National card, with final declarations due to be made by 10am on Thursday morning. There are 33 horses still in the £200,000 Coral Scottish Grand National at 3.35 and 18 still looking to run in the £100,000 Scottish Champion Hurdle at 2.15, with
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178 horses have been declared at the 6-day stage for Saturday’s Scottish Grand National card, with final declarations due to be made by 10am on Thursday morning. There are 33 horses still in the £200,000 Coral Scottish Grand National at 3.35 and 18 still looking to run in the £100,000 Scottish Champion Hurdle at 2.15, with
Exciting Announcement: Red Devils to Open Coral Scottish Grand National Saturday
April 2, 2025
We are beyond excited to announce that The Red Devils will be making a spectacular entrance at The Coral Scottish Grand National Saturday, parachuting over the racecourse and landing on the track! This incredible display is a first for Ayr Racecourse, and we can’t wait to witness it. As they make their descent, keep an
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We are beyond excited to announce that The Red Devils will be making a spectacular entrance at The Coral Scottish Grand National Saturday, parachuting over the racecourse and landing on the track! This incredible display is a first for Ayr Racecourse, and we can’t wait to witness it. As they make their descent, keep an
THREEUNDERTHRUFIVE tops the weights for this year’s £200,000 Coral Scottish Grand National
April 2, 2025
Trainer Paul Nicholls is responsible for the top two in the weights for this year’s Coral Scottish Grand National on Saturday April 12, with the 10 year-old Threeunderthrufive allocated top-weight of 12-0 and Aintree contender Kandoo Kid rated 3lbs lower on 11-11. Top-rated of the 13 Willie Mullins entries is Kilcruit on 11-10 with the
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Trainer Paul Nicholls is responsible for the top two in the weights for this year’s Coral Scottish Grand National on Saturday April 12, with the 10 year-old Threeunderthrufive allocated top-weight of 12-0 and Aintree contender Kandoo Kid rated 3lbs lower on 11-11. Top-rated of the 13 Willie Mullins entries is Kilcruit on 11-10 with the
60 ENTRIES FOR THIS YEAR’S £200,000 CORAL SCOTTISH GRAND NATIONAL
March 25, 2025
A total of 60 horses have been given an entry for this year’s running of the Coral Scottish Grand National, with last year’s winning trainer Willie Mullins increasing his entry from 10 horses in 2024 to 13 this time around. Last year’s race resulted in a thrilling finish at the
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A total of 60 horses have been given an entry for this year’s running of the Coral Scottish Grand National, with last year’s winning trainer Willie Mullins increasing his entry from 10 horses in 2024 to 13 this time around. Last year’s race resulted in a thrilling finish at the
Ayr Racing Club Memberships Closing Soon
January 10, 2025
Memberships of our new Ayr Racecourse Racing Club have been proving very popular and we have to announce that we will be CLOSING the list of members on Sunday, January 12 so come and join us right now while you can. The Club will own 2 horses in training with Jim Goldie for the 2025
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Memberships of our new Ayr Racecourse Racing Club have been proving very popular and we have to announce that we will be CLOSING the list of members on Sunday, January 12 so come and join us right now while you can. The Club will own 2 horses in training with Jim Goldie for the 2025
Scotland Stars OLLIE SMITH & MURPHY WALKER to conduct 2024 Ayr Gold Cup Draw
September 9, 2024
on Thursday 19th September The Glasgow Warriors and Scotland rugby union players Ollie Smith and Murphy Walker will conduct the draw for the £180,000 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup on the morning of the final declarations on Thursday, September 19. The race itself takes place on Saturday September 21 and will be covered live on
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on Thursday 19th September The Glasgow Warriors and Scotland rugby union players Ollie Smith and Murphy Walker will conduct the draw for the £180,000 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup on the morning of the final declarations on Thursday, September 19. The race itself takes place on Saturday September 21 and will be covered live on
Weights Announced for The Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup 2024
August 21, 2024
Witch Hunter tops the weights for 2024 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Richard Hannon’s Group 2 winner and Group 1 placed Witch Hunter has been allocated to-weight of 9-12 for this season’s £180,000 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup to be run on Saturday September 21. The 5 year-old is rated 2lbs clear of Michael Dods’ Commanche
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Witch Hunter tops the weights for 2024 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Richard Hannon’s Group 2 winner and Group 1 placed Witch Hunter has been allocated to-weight of 9-12 for this season’s £180,000 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup to be run on Saturday September 21. The 5 year-old is rated 2lbs clear of Michael Dods’ Commanche
Check out Our Charity Work with Ayrshire Cancer Support
August 15, 2024
We are thrilled to share the video we’ve been working on with Ayrshire Cancer Support, the RCA, and Racing Together Last year, we were incredibly honoured to win the Community Award at the Showcase Awards for our partnership with Ayrshire Cancer Support. This video highlights the impactful work we’ve been doing together over the past
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We are thrilled to share the video we’ve been working on with Ayrshire Cancer Support, the RCA, and Racing Together Last year, we were incredibly honoured to win the Community Award at the Showcase Awards for our partnership with Ayrshire Cancer Support. This video highlights the impactful work we’ve been doing together over the past
The Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Entries Announced
August 13, 2024
Virgin Bet AYR GOLD CUP attracts 224 entries for this year’s race on Saturday September 21st. A total of 224 horses have been entered for this year’s £180,000 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup with numbers up 30 on last year’s figure of 194. The Ayr Gold Cup is unique in the Racing Calendar due to the entries also
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Virgin Bet AYR GOLD CUP attracts 224 entries for this year’s race on Saturday September 21st. A total of 224 horses have been entered for this year’s £180,000 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup with numbers up 30 on last year’s figure of 194. The Ayr Gold Cup is unique in the Racing Calendar due to the entries also