UK Racecourse Information
Ayr Racecourse
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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. |
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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. Map and Route Finder Directions and route plan will be displayed on the google maps pages, from here you can print, email and save the map. |
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 2010 Date Saturday 02 January 2010 Monday 11 January 2010 Saturday 13 February 2010 Thursday 25 February 2010 Friday 12 March 2010 Saturday 13 March 2010 Thursday 25 March 2010 Friday 16 April 2010 Saturday 17 April 2010 Wednesday 26 May 2010 Thursday 27 May 2010 Friday 18 June 2010 Saturday 19 June 2010 Sunday 04 July 2010 Monday 12 July 2010 Monday 19 July 2010 Saturday 07 August 2010 Wednesday 25 August 2010 Thursday 26 August 2010 Thursday 16 September 2010 Friday 17 September 2010 Saturday 18 September 2010 Thursday 30 September 2010 Friday 22 October 2010 Saturday 30 October 2010 Wednesday 01 December 2010 Monday 13 December 2010 Race Type Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Jump Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Jump Jump More Information New Year Meeting 2010 First March Meeting 2010 First February Meeting 2010 Second February Meeting 2010 First March Meeting 2010 First March Meeting 2010 Second March Meeting 2010 Scottish Grand National Meeting 2010 Scottish Grand National Meeting 2010 First June Meeting 2010 May Meeting 2010 Second June Meeting 2010 Second June Meeting 2010 First July Meeting 2010 Second July Meeting 2010 Third July Meeting 2010 First August (Evening) Meeting 2010 Second August Meeting 2010 Second August Meeting 2010 The Western Meeting (Ayr) 2010 The Western Meeting (Ayr) 2010 The Western Meeting (Ayr) 2010 First October Meeting 2010 Second October Meeting 2010 Third October Meeting 2010 First December Meeting 2010 Second December Meeting 2010 |