Today at Ayr (11 Nov 2026) there are 6 races; the first is at 13:10. The card mixes experienced handicap types with a couple of progressive performers — Jet Of Stars (1 run, 1 win) heads the short-list, with Whistle Stop Tour and Tread Softly Now also worth keeping onside through the afternoon.
Ayr Tips
Below are the tipster selections for Ayr. Use the horizontal scroll to view all tipsters; the time column is fixed so you can keep the race time visible while scrolling across the tip columns.
| Time | D Express | Daily Mail | Daily Mirror | Daily Record | GG | POSTDATA | RP Ratings | TOPSPEED | Telegraph | The Guardian | The Star | The Sun | The Times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:10 | Stride On | Stride On | Stride On | Stride On | Jeriko Du Reponet | Jeriko Du Reponet | Jeriko Du Reponet | Jeriko Du Reponet | Welonlyhavedone | Stride On | Jeriko Du Reponet | Jeriko Du Reponet | Stride On |
| 13:40 | Attin | Attin | Attin | Attin | Jet Of Stars | Attin | Attin | – | Attin | Attin | Attin | Attin | Attin |
| 14:13 | Jack Dempsey | Rickety Gate | Beat The Retreat | Jack Dempsey | Athair Mor | Beat The Retreat | Beat The Retreat | – | Beat The Retreat | Beat The Retreat | Beat The Retreat | Rickety Gate | Kinbara Firstdraft |
| 14:43 | Allfor | Allfor | Ballynoe Boy | Lets Mingle | – | Lets Mingle | Ballynoe Boy | The Jeweller’s Pet | Ballynoe Boy | Boston Jury | Ballynoe Boy | Ballynoe Boy | The Jeweller’s Pet |
| 15:13 | Bridge Court | Whistle Stop Tour | No Regrets | Blakey Boy | Blakey Boy | No Regrets | No Regrets | No Regrets | Blakey Boy | No Regrets | Blakey Boy | Blakey Boy | Green Angel |
| 15:43 | Double Annie | Pony Express | Pony Express | Double Annie | Double Annie | Double Annie | Pony Express | – | Double Annie | Eillis | Double Annie | Double Annie | Eillis |
Ayr – Stats & Pointers
Key course statistics and pointers below, highlighting horses, trainers and jockeys who have been most productive at Ayr recently. These summaries focus on runs, wins, place rates and prize money at the track.
Horses To Note
- Jet Of Stars — 1 run, 1 win (100% win rate), 0 places, prize money £2,450.70. Short but perfect recent strike-rate at the course.
- Whistle Stop Tour — 6 runs, 2 wins (33.33% win rate), 5 places (83.33% place rate), prize money £21,755.30 — very consistent in the money at Ayr.
- Tread Softly Now — 6 runs, 2 wins (33.33% win rate), 3 places (50% place rate), prize money £8,992.61 — a proven performer on similar cards.
- Stride On — 4 runs, 1 win (25% win rate), 3 places (75% place rate), prize money £12,949.97 — high place conversion and looks course-sharp.
- If Not For Dylan — 4 runs, 1 win (25% win rate), 1 place (25% place rate), prize money £5,635.94 — less frequent placer but has shown winning ability.
Trainers To Note
- S R B Crawford — 157 runs, 26 wins (16.56% win rate), 73 places (46.5% place rate), prize money £260,884.13 — strong strike rate and healthy returns at Ayr.
- N W Alexander — 305 runs, 50 wins (16.39% win rate), 148 places (48.52% place rate), prize money £449,498.27 — volume and consistency make this yard one to respect here.
- Nicky Richards — 159 runs, 26 wins (16.35% win rate), 87 places (54.72% place rate), prize money £253,794.26 — excellent place conversion for the number of runs.
- Lucinda Russell — 456 runs, 69 wins (15.13% win rate), 206 places (45.18% place rate), prize money £695,514.45 — proven over time and high total prize returns.
- Ben Haslam — 29 runs, 4 wins (13.79% win rate), 9 places (31.03% place rate), prize money £44,641.26 — smaller sample but a decent strike-rate when represented.
Jockeys To Note
- Harry Cobden — 36 rides, 7 wins (19.44% win rate), 24 places (66.67% place rate), prize money £267,584.91 — top rider at this track in recent data.
- Bruce Lynn — 178 rides, 26 wins (14.61% win rate), 93 places (52.25% place rate), prize money £235,506.43 — high ride count and solid returns.
- Derek Fox — 187 rides, 27 wins (14.44% win rate), 93 places (49.73% place rate), prize money £284,842.03 — consistent performer with a healthy prize tally.
- Patrick Wadge — 119 rides, 17 wins (14.29% win rate), 63 places (52.94% place rate), prize money £213,031.38 — good place-rate and strike rate combined.
- Danny McMenamin — 183 rides, 25 wins (13.66% win rate), 99 places (54.10% place rate), prize money £377,570.83 — high prize returns and frequent in-the-money finishes.
Ayr Tips and Today’s Races
If you’re looking for the best tips for Ayr, make sure to check out our free through-the-card tips, as well as our top tips section, which includes our NAP of the day.
Our racecards are also available for every meeting each day, which show all the key information you need for Ayr or any other racecourse across the UK & Ireland. Key information on our racecards include which stall the horses are drawn in, their form, who their trainer is and which jockey is riding etc.
Ayr Race Results
You can also check out all the latest results from previous meetings at Ayr. Looking at previous results can prove informative, for example you might find that a jockey has an excellent recent record when riding at Ayr.
Racecourse Guide
Recognised as the premier racecourse in Scotland and hosts regular flat and jump meetings. 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. The left-handed course is approximately one and a half miles in circumference, and tends to suit long-striding gallopers, providing a searching test of stamina in rain-softened conditions.
Contact and Location
Ayr Racecourse, Whitletts Rd, Ayr KA8 0JE. United Kingdom.
Tel: +44 1292 264179
Official Website: https://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
For a finer, premium experience there are four hospitality packages available – Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum – as well as lighter Lunch and Cash Bar options. Each of the four main packages includes an arrival glass of fizz, a three-course lunch, a drinks package and priority car parking, with Gold and Platinum adding afternoon tea, reserved seating and private betting facilities.
Tickets
There are two ticket options available at Ayr racecourse:
- Grandstand Enclosure. Gives access to the Grandstand and the Ayrshire Suite on the ground floor of the Princess Royal Stand. The latter is seen as one of the top grandstand facilities in the United Kingdom. Also have access to the Parade Ring in this enclosure.
- Club Enclosure. Entitles you to access to all public on course facilities, including the Champagne Bar & Gardens. Also have access to view the Pre-Parade ring, as well as all the facilities that you get with a Grandstand ticket.
The Effect of the Draw
Over 5f and 6f, there is a preference for high drawn numbers.
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Gribbens Taxis (0.7 miles away)
Tel: +44 1292 260000 - Ayr Citadel Taxis (1.1 miles away)
Tel: +44 1292 402204 - Streamline Taxis (2.4 miles away)
Tel: +44 1292 261010
Places to Stay
- Western House Hotel (0.3 miles away)
Craigie Road, Ayr KA8 0HA, UK
Tel: +44 1292 294990 - Arrandale Hotel (1.2 miles away)
2-4 Cassillis Street, Ayr KA7 1DW, UK
Tel: +44 1292 289959 - Fairfield House Hotel (1.2 miles away)
12 Fairfield Road, Ayr KA7 2AS, UK
Tel: +44 1292 267461
Places to Eat
- The Lucky Star (0.7 miles away)
50 George Street, Ayr KA8 0BN, UK
Tel: +44 1292 610410 - At Home Thai & Grill (0.9 miles away)
95-97 New Road, Tam’s Brig, Ayr KA8 8DD, UK
Tel: +44 1292 285856 - Vito’s Italian Restaurant (0.9 miles away)
27 Burns Statue Square, Ayr KA7 1SU, UK
Tel: +44 1292 290777