Ayr — Results from Saturday 31 October 2026
Yesterday at Ayr the card ran on Good to Soft ground and produced a mixture of decisive victories and a handful of incidents. Dan Skelton’s The Skecher stayed on strongly to repel King Kubala in the opener, while Martin Todhunter and rider Ryan Mania provided a notable double, landing the BSB Structural Handicap Chase with Didntgotwenty and the Bet With Rails Bookmakers chase with Tommy Combats. N W Alexander struck in the staying ranks as The G Wizard powered clear in the United Council of Racecourse Bookmakers Hurdle. There were several non-runners declared unsuitable for the going and a few mishaps during the day — Jackson Court unseated early, Jirko and Midnight Moonshine also unseated, and An Mhi fell at the third.
Key events and takeaways
The Skecher (Dan Skelton/Tristan Durrell) made most and showed guts to hold off King Kubala by a short head in the opener. Didntgotwenty (Martin Todhunter/Ryan Mania) travelled strongly before asserting after the third-last and scored readily, while Cave Hill chased home with credit. The G Wizard (N W Alexander/Bruce Lynn) produced a late surge to win the staying handicap hurdle, finishing clear despite a mistake at the last. Tommy Combats completed Todhunter’s double with a strong finish, and He’s Bresilian made all in the novices’ limited handicap chase. Liberty Coach and Coventry took the two mid-to-late hurdle handicaps, the latter showing determination to collar Ck O’Mara close to the line. Several horses were declared unsuitable for the ground (Prince Des Fichaux, Inappropriate, El Jefe and Jeune Prince) and were withdrawn, while there were unseatings and a fall as noted above.
Latest winners
| Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Trainer | Jockey | Margin / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:43 | Ben Arthur’s Bothy Of Arrochar Novices’ Hurdle (Qualifier) | The Skecher | 10/11 | Dan Skelton | Tristan Durrell | Short head — made all, ridden but all out |
| 13:18 | BSB Structural Handicap Chase | Didntgotwenty | 3/1 | Martin Todhunter | Ryan Mania | 7½ lengths — travelled strongly, went clear before last |
| 13:53 | United Council Of Racecourse Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle | The G Wizard | 6/4 | N W Alexander | Bruce Lynn | Won going away — led after 2 out |
| 14:28 | Bet With Rails Bookmakers On Course Handicap Chase | Tommy Combats | 100/30 | Martin Todhunter | Ryan Mania | 1¾ lengths — pushed along to lead approaching last, ridden out |
| 15:03 | ‘3B Crane Hire Trick Or Trot’ Handicap Hurdle | Liberty Coach | 5/1 | John & Sean Quinn | Oakley Brown | Won final 110yds — chased leader, led before last |
| 15:37 | Bet With On Course Bookmakers Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase | He’s Bresilian | 4/1 | Jedd O’Keeffe | Sean Quinlan | 2¼ lengths — made all, always doing enough |
| 16:10 | Hogmanay Ball At Western House Hotel Handicap Hurdle | Coventry | 6/1 | Lisa Harrison | Peter Kavanagh | Headed late but rallied — led towards finish |
Notes: Four declared unsuited to the going were withdrawn earlier (Prince Des Fichaux, Inappropriate, El Jefe, Jeune Prince). Incidents during running included Jackson Court (unseated 1st), Midnight Moonshine (unseated 4 out), Jirko (unseated 7th) and An Mhi (fell 3rd). Overall the card favoured horses who handled Good to Soft and connections who kept their rides retained notable success — Martin Todhunter and Ryan Mania pairing were the day’s headline act with a double.
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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