Welcome
Black Friday
✨ We’re so excited to introduce our 2026 Retraining of Racehorses Equine Ambassador – Black Friday ✨
Known as Starsky at home, Black Friday enjoyed an impressive racing career, winning seven times, including four victories at Ayr Racecourse.
Since retiring from racing in November 2024, Black Friday has gone from strength to strength. He has already enjoyed success in the show ring, qualifying for the Royal Highland Show 2026, while also learning to jump, teaching children to ride, and enjoying life playing in the field with his sheep and his fellow ex-racehorse friend.
A note from owner Abigail “I’m delighted to be a ROR Horses for Courses Ambassador at Ayr Racecourse. My horse Black Friday is the perfect example of the successful afterlife of a former racehorse, showcasing just how versatile and adaptable Thoroughbreds can be beyond the track. His transition into a new career highlights the incredible potential these horses have in a variety of disciplines. I’m very excited to be working with both Ayr Racecourse and Retraining of Racehorses (ROR) to help promote the opportunities available to former racehorses and to celebrate their second careers.”
Check back here for updates on Black Friday and details on when you can meet him.
First Up…
Saturday 7th March at the Spring Saturday Raceday, where you’ll have the chance to meet Black Friday and his owner, Abigail, learn more about life after racing for racehorses, and hear Black Friday’s story firsthand.
What Black Friday Has Been Up To In January
It’s been a busy start to the year for our wonderful RoR Horses for Courses Ambassador, Black Friday.
In January, Abigail and Black Friday enjoyed a special outing to Musselburgh Racecourse for Cheltenham Trials Weekend, where he was invited to the ROR parade, a fantastic experience and a brilliant opportunity to showcase life after racing. During the Parade, it was also announced that Black Friday is an official Ayr Racecourse Ambassador, a proud moment and a lovely recognition of his role representing retired racehorses here at Ayr.
We are very much looking forward to our Spring Saturday Raceday, where racegoers will have the opportunity to meet both Black Friday and Abigail.
