50th Anniversary of Red Rum’s Win at Ayr Racecourse
February 29, 2024
AYR CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RED RUM’S HISTORIC AINTREE/AYR DOUBLE IN 1974 No horse had ever won the Grand National at Aintree and the Scottish Grand National at Ayr in the same season but Red Rum was no ordinary horse. Three weeks after winning at Aintree for the second time after his famous 1973
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AYR CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF RED RUM’S HISTORIC AINTREE/AYR DOUBLE IN 1974 No horse had ever won the Grand National at Aintree and the Scottish Grand National at Ayr in the same season but Red Rum was no ordinary horse. Three weeks after winning at Aintree for the second time after his famous 1973
‘‘Women’s Day Sponsored By Virgin Bet’ At Ayr Racecourse on Saturday 9th March
February 22, 2024
VIRGIN BET AND PRESENTING STAR NATALIE PIKE TO HOST INAUGURAL ‘WOMEN’S DAY SPONSORED BY VIRGIN BET’ EVENT AT AYR RACECOURSE Virgin Bet is pleased to announce its first-ever ‘Women’s Day’ event, taking place at the Virgin Bet Raceday on Saturday 9th March at Ayr Racecourse. The day will serve as a platform to celebrate women
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VIRGIN BET AND PRESENTING STAR NATALIE PIKE TO HOST INAUGURAL ‘WOMEN’S DAY SPONSORED BY VIRGIN BET’ EVENT AT AYR RACECOURSE Virgin Bet is pleased to announce its first-ever ‘Women’s Day’ event, taking place at the Virgin Bet Raceday on Saturday 9th March at Ayr Racecourse. The day will serve as a platform to celebrate women
Ayr To Stage Extra Jumps Fixture on December 20th
December 13, 2023
The BHA has allocated an extra jumps fixture to Ayr next Wednesday, December 20, following the recent spate of abandonments due to the weather. Ayr itself has already lost two fixtures which were scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 and Monday, December 4. The new Wednesday meeting will consist of 7 races with a first-race start time of
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The BHA has allocated an extra jumps fixture to Ayr next Wednesday, December 20, following the recent spate of abandonments due to the weather. Ayr itself has already lost two fixtures which were scheduled for Wednesday, November 15 and Monday, December 4. The new Wednesday meeting will consist of 7 races with a first-race start time of
Prestigious RCA Showcase Award For Ayr Racecourse
November 24, 2023
Ayr Racecourse has been recognised for its charity partnership with Ayrshire Cancer Support at this year’s RCA Showcase Awards held at Aintree Racecourse. The awards were organised by the Racecourse Association in partnership with Great British Racing (GBR), Racing Post, Racing Together and Racing Foundation with entries invited from all over Great Britain. The home
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Ayr Racecourse has been recognised for its charity partnership with Ayrshire Cancer Support at this year’s RCA Showcase Awards held at Aintree Racecourse. The awards were organised by the Racecourse Association in partnership with Great British Racing (GBR), Racing Post, Racing Together and Racing Foundation with entries invited from all over Great Britain. The home
Groundstaff at Ayr Racecourse win RCA Award
October 5, 2023
Congratulations to the Groundstaff team on being awarded the 2023 RCA Groundstaff Awards best Dual Purpose racecourse team. This is a fantastic achievement and suitable recognition for a team that works throughout the year in all weathers to provide great racing conditions for all of the participants. What many people aren’t aware of is that
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Congratulations to the Groundstaff team on being awarded the 2023 RCA Groundstaff Awards best Dual Purpose racecourse team. This is a fantastic achievement and suitable recognition for a team that works throughout the year in all weathers to provide great racing conditions for all of the participants. What many people aren’t aware of is that
Virgin Bet To Reward The ‘Good People’ Behind The Ayr Gold Cup Festival With New Sponsorship Initiatives For 2023
September 19, 2023
Virgin Bet, celebrating its third year sponsoring the three-day Ayr Gold Cup festival, is set to overhaul the traditional ‘Best Turned Out’ prize across each of its nine sponsored races, rewarding the hard-working grooms who often receive little recognition for preparing the horses. For the first time at the festival, Virgin Bet will reward all
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Virgin Bet, celebrating its third year sponsoring the three-day Ayr Gold Cup festival, is set to overhaul the traditional ‘Best Turned Out’ prize across each of its nine sponsored races, rewarding the hard-working grooms who often receive little recognition for preparing the horses. For the first time at the festival, Virgin Bet will reward all
Scotland Legend Stuart Hogg to make draw for Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup
September 14, 2023
The draw for stalls positions in this year’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup will be made on the morning of Thursday September 21 by newly retired Scotland rugby legend Stuart Hogg. The former fly-half and full-back had hoped to retire AFTER the current Rugby World Cup being played in France but he was forced to end his playing
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The draw for stalls positions in this year’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup will be made on the morning of Thursday September 21 by newly retired Scotland rugby legend Stuart Hogg. The former fly-half and full-back had hoped to retire AFTER the current Rugby World Cup being played in France but he was forced to end his playing
Virgin Bet Golden Ticket Winner Announced
September 14, 2023
We are thrilled to announce the lucky winner of the Virgin Bet Golden Ticket Experience has been chosen! Throughout July and August, we ran the Virgin Bet Golden Ticket Competition, an opportunity for racegoers to add a touch of magic to their Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Saturday. Anyone who purchased a ticket for this
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We are thrilled to announce the lucky winner of the Virgin Bet Golden Ticket Experience has been chosen! Throughout July and August, we ran the Virgin Bet Golden Ticket Competition, an opportunity for racegoers to add a touch of magic to their Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup Saturday. Anyone who purchased a ticket for this
186 horses remain in £180,000 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup
August 29, 2023
The recent Group 2 Hungerford Stakes winner Witch Hunter continues to head the weights for next month’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup on 10-3 after 8 horses were scratched from the race, leaving 186 still in contention. Richard Hannon’s 4 year-old had topped a 194-strong entry from his new handicap mark of 115 with Mick
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The recent Group 2 Hungerford Stakes winner Witch Hunter continues to head the weights for next month’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup on 10-3 after 8 horses were scratched from the race, leaving 186 still in contention. Richard Hannon’s 4 year-old had topped a 194-strong entry from his new handicap mark of 115 with Mick
WITCH HUNTER heads the weights for this year’s £180,000 Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup.
August 22, 2023
Saturday’s Group 2 Hungerford Stakes winner Witch Hunter heads the weights for next month’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup on 10-3 with the Richard Hannon trained 4 year-old topping a 194-strong entry from his new handicap mark of 115. Mick Appleby’s Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes third Annaf is next in the weights for the
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Saturday’s Group 2 Hungerford Stakes winner Witch Hunter heads the weights for next month’s Virgin Bet Ayr Gold Cup on 10-3 with the Richard Hannon trained 4 year-old topping a 194-strong entry from his new handicap mark of 115. Mick Appleby’s Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes third Annaf is next in the weights for the