Ayr Racecourse
Ayr Racecourse
2 -6 Whitletts Road
Ayr
Ayreshire
Scotland
KA8 0JE
Tel:0870 850 5666
http://www.ascot.co.uk
Ayr Racecourse
Ayr Racecourse is one of Scotlands most renowned racecourse, and is the home for the Coral Grand National which is held in April and the William Hill Gold Cup (Ayr) which is held in September. The racecourse holds both flat and national hunt fixtures, enabling the racecourse to hold fixtures all through the year.
Ayr's History
Ayr Racecourse has a long and rich racing history. 2007 marked its centenary year, although the Scottish Grand National has been held there only since 1966.
Ayr Special Events
Ayr Racecourse is the home to the Coral Scottish Grand National which is held in April. This is Scotlands oldest horse racing venue and is a clear mark in the horse racing calander. In september Ayr racecourse holds the William Hill (Ayr) Gold cup. The staging of these 2 events, makes Ayr racecourse the number one choice for horse racing in Ayrshire.
Ayr Racecourse Details
The course at Ayr is a flat left handed oval of about one and a half miles with a long run in which will test the most resolute of gallopers. Always considered to be a fair test for a good horse, Ayr benefits from being close to the West coast, the moderate climate and sandy soil combining to produce an excellent racing surface at all times of the year.
Ayr Flat Racecourse map
Ayr Hurdle Racecourse map
Ayr Chase Racecourse map
How to find Ayr Racecourse
By road:
The upgraded A 77 links Ayr with Glasgow which is only 35 miles away and Edinburgh is a 90 mile drive.
By rail:
There is a regular, reliable rail service from Ayr to all parts of the country and the station is less than five minutes by road from the course.
By Ferry:
Ferries run from Troon - only a 15 minute drive away - to Belfast and there are also ferry links from Cairnryan and Stranraer to Ireland
By Air:
Prestwick International Airport is only 10 minutes from Ayr and offers flights to a variety of destinations including London, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Dublin and all over Europe.
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