UK Racecourse Information
Ayr Racecourse
Welcome To Ayr Racecourse Ayr is Scotland's only Grade One racecourse, situated near the superb Ayrshire coastline, famous for its golf and Robert Burns pilgrims. Ayr stages both jump and flat racing including Scotland’s most prestigious jump race, the Scottish National in April, the Scottish Derby in July and the Ayr Gold Cup in September. and the highly competitive Ayr Gold Cup in September. |
Contact Details  Address Ayr Racecourse 2 Whitletts Road Ayr KA8 OJE Telephone 01292 264179 Fax 01292610140 |
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Travel Information Local Transport Links By Road From Glasgow take the M8 then the A77. From the South, A74, A70, A713 onto A77 into Ayr. The course is just outside Ayr and easily accessible via the dual carriageway. By Rail Lines from London Euston. Ayr Station is a mile from the course. There are buses from the station Railway Station Newton-On-Ayr Railway Station 0.6 miles (1 km) Airport Glasgow Prestwick 2.9 miles (4.6 km) By Air Glasgow airport is 45 minutes from Ayr and Prestwick airport is approximately 15 minutes away. Helicopter landing at the course by prior arrangement only. Route Finder |
Ayr Racecourse Facilities Betting There are a number of Tote facilities and bookmakers available around the course. The main betting ring is situated in front of the main stand and there is also a large off course betting shop available under the main grandstand. Parking Parking is free Children Creche facilities available Disabled Viewing ramps and toilets |
Ayr Racecourse Enclosures And Grandstands Club Tickets: £18-£39 (Discounts available for students & OAP’s) Food And Drink The Champagne and Seafood Bar's facilities overlook the paddock and offers an extensive range of champagne and seafood platters. The Roman Warrior Fine Dining Restaurant is situated on the second floor of the Princess Royal Stand with spectacular views overlooking the winning post and the paddock. On the first floor of the Princess Royal Stand is the spacious Carvery Restaurant which overlooks the paddock. On the same floor is the Princess Royal Suite where racegoers can relax in comfort and order soup and sandwiches and hot and cold drinks. Within the Princess Royal Stand are the Bistro Bar and Belleisle Bar offering a selection of fine wines and spirits. Viewing From here you can see the horses in the Parade Ring and the Winner's Enclosure and you can also access all the other Enclosures. Dress Club badge holders are advised to wear smart casual dress. Grandstand Tickets: £13-£18 (Discounts available for students & OAP’s) Food And Drink The Grandstand area boasts the Cree Lodge and Jock's Bar where punters can enjoy a pie and a pint with easy access to the bookmakers enclosure. In addition there are many mobile food vans offering a vast range of food from bacon rolls to jumbo hot dogs through to Indian cuisine and good old traditional fish and chips. Viewing From the main grandstand. You can also see the horses in the Parade Ring and Winner's Enclosure. Dress Club badge holders are advised to wear smart casual dress. |
Course Details Flat Course  Effect Of Draw In large fields over the straight course low numbers are favoured. Left-handed 1 1/2m oval, galloping with minor undulations National Hunt Course  12 |
Ayr Racecourse Fixtures 2008 Weekday Wednesday Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday Thursday Friday Saturday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Monday Saturday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Saturday Thursday Friday Friday Saturday Monday Wednesday Monday Date 2nd January 2008 9th February 2008 21st February 2008 7th March 2008 8th March 2008 27th March 2008 18th April 2008 19th April 2008 21st May 2008 29th May 2008 20th June 2008 21st June 2008 6th July 2008 14th July 2008 21st July 2008 9th August 2008 27th August 2008 28th August 2008 18th September 2008 19th September 2008 20th September 2008 2nd October 2008 10th October 2008 24th October 2008 1st November 2008 24th November 2008 3rd December 2008 15th December 2008 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Jump Jump More Information New Year Meeting February Meeting First March Meeting Second March Meeting Second March Meeting Third March Meeting Scottish National Meeting Scottish National Meeting Second May Meeting Third May Meeting June Meeting First July Meeting Second July Meeting Third July Meeting First August (Evening) Meeting Second August Meeting June Meeting THE WESTERN MEETING (AYR) THE WESTERN MEETING (AYR) THE WESTERN MEETING (AYR) First October Meeting October Meeting Second October Meeting First November Meeting Second November Meeting First December Meeting Second December Meeting |
