By: Iain Ferguson
AYR Racecourse stages a two-day May meeting with the Racing UK Raceday on Wednesday 21 May, followed by the Wallaces TCB Raceday on Thursday 22 May.
[Pictured: Diman Waters (centre) wins at the
opening May meeting at Ayr Racecourse in 2012.]
The opening afternoon kicks off with the six furlong EBF Nairn Brown 50th Anniversary Maiden Stakes for two year olds and traditionally this type of race at Ayr attracts some quality juveniles from leading yards.
The highlight of the afternoon is the £12,000 Racing UK 10th Anniversary Handicap over five furlongs, which should see a big number of runners vying for the valuable prize.
The longest race on the day is the Watch On 3 Devices Racinguk.com/Anywhere Handicap over one mile seven furlong Fillies Handicap, while the final race on the card, the Racing UK Android App Racinguk.Com/Mobile Apprentice Handicap at 5.20pm, featuring some of the up and coming jockeys of the future.
The second day also features seven races, with the feature being the Smirnoff Vodka Handicap over a mile. There are also qualifiers for the Betfair Scottish Sprint Series Final and the Betfair Scottish Mile Series Final.
There is entertainment after racing on both days with the first race each day at 2.20pm and gates open at 12.20pm.
For more information on racing at Ayr call 01292 264179 or go online at www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk
For further information please contact Iain Ferguson on 01292 294972 or 07795 565691.
Ayr Racecourse and the associated Western House Hotel are Founder Members of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle.
