Recognised as the premier racecourse in Scotland, Ayr plays host to 25 Flat and National Hunt fixtures. Its main highlights are the Scottish Grand National held in April and the Western Meeting on the Flat in September that features the Ayr Gold Cup. Approximately one and a half miles in circumference, the course suits long-striding gallopers and provides a searching test of stamina in rain-softened conditions.

Effect of the Draw

High numbers dominated the Ayr Gold Cup and the consolation Silver Cup in the late 1990s, but not in the last couple of years. But the ground has been softer lately and you'd still want to be backing high numbers the next time the going is fast. On the round course, low numbers are best.
Concentrate on: the top six stalls in the Ayr Gold and Silver Cups if the ground is good to firm or faster, Cross out: stall 12 and above over 7f and a mile.

Facilities

Food & Drink
Restaurant bookings can be reserved. Please Tel: 01292 264179 for details. There are also a number of bars and fast-food outlets around the course.

Child friendly Info
A free creche facility is available at most of the meetings for children aged two years and over.

Disabled friendly Info
Disabled viewing platforms are provided.

Corporate Info
Corporate packages from £80.00 + VAT per person which includes Members enclosure badge, lunch, afternoon tea, private bar and racecard. Please Tel: 01292 264179 for further details.

Conference and Sponsorship
The conference centre can host up to 100 for weddings, banqueting and conferences.

Other Information
Collar and tie are preferred in the Members' Enclosure.

Directions to the Racecourse

Location
Ayr is ideally situated within easy access to all modes of travel.

By Road
South from Glasgow on the A77. West from A75 on A70 or A713. By sea Seacat service between Belfast and Troon. Troon is 8 miles from the course.

By Rail
Ayr station is a short walk from the racecourse.

By Air
Landing Pad available with prior permission.
Prestwick Airport is 3 miles and Glasgow Airport is 30 miles from the course.

Parking
Car & Coach parks are free of charge.

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