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.
