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APRIL

Saturday 22 Afternoon Jumps Coral Scottish Grand National

MAY

Thursday 4 Afternoon Flat Spring Raceday

Monday 8 Afternoon Flat May Raceday

Tuesday 23 Evening Flat Spring Racenight

Wednesday 24 Afternoon Flat Tennent’s Raceday

JUNE

Monday 5 Afternoon Flat June Raceday

Tuesday 13 Evening Flat Western House Hotel Racenight

Saturday 24 Afternoon Flat Summer Raceday

JULY

Sunday 9 Afternoon Flat Family Raceday

Monday 10 Afternoon Flat Summer Sizzler Raceday

Monday 17 Afternoon Flat Glasgow Fair Family Raceday

Monday 24 Afternoon Flat July Raceday

Monday 31 Afternoon Flat July Finale Raceday

AUGUST

Monday 7 Afternoon Flat August Raceday

Saturday 12 Evening Flat Ladies Night

Thursday 17 Evening Flat Tennent’s Racenight

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 21 Afternoon Flat Ayr Gold Cup Opening Day

Friday 22 Afternoon Flat Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day

Saturday 23 Afternoon Flat Ayr Gold Cup

OCTOBER

Tuesday 3 Afternoon Flat October Raceday

Thursday 12 Afternoon Flat Flat Finale Raceday

NOVEMBER

Saturday 4 Afternoon Jumps November Jumps Raceday

Wednesday 15 Afternoon Jumps November Finale Raceday

DECEMBER

Monday 4 Afternoon Jumps December Jumps Raceday

Monday 11 Afternoon Jumps Christmas Party Raceday

Abandonment

If racing is abandoned before the start of the third race, your ticket will be valid for an alternative meeting excluding the Scottish Grand National Festival or the Ayr Gold Cup Festival.

Alcohol

Racegoers are prohibited from bringing alcohol onto the racecourse. In the interest of safety to racegoers and horses, please observe the signs referring to “NO DRINKING AREAS”.

Admission

The Ayr Executive reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone or to expel any person from the racecourse who they consider undesirable and does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property Entry is subject to terms and conditions.

Betting Disputes

In the unlikely event of a betting dispute can you please contact the Betting Ring Manager

Children Friendly Areas

Under the conditions of our licence under 14’s are permitted in the following areas only but not at the bar itself:

Courtyard & Grandstand Sports Bar (Ayrshire Suite)

Princess Royal Suite

Children will be allowed in all external areas within their particular enclosure

Under 14’s ARE NOT permitted in other bars.

CCTV

Closed Circuit Televisions are provided in all bars. These show live racing from Ayr, followed by replays after each race. They also show action from other tracks racing today covered by SIS Replays of the first 5 races from Ayr will be shown after the fifth race.

Dogs

No dogs permitted on the racecourse with the exception of guide dogs in harness.

Dress Code

Hospitality Suites – Dressing up is encouraged in our hospitality suites although jackets and ties are not compulsory Strictly no denims. Club Enclosure – The club enclosure operates a smart/casual dress code. We cannot accept trainers, non-tailored shorts, vests, football and rugby shirts. Smart jeans are acceptable. Grandstand – informal and casual dress but no vest tops of football or rugby colours.

First Aid

The Ayr Executive take this opportunity to thank the St AndrewsAmbulance Association for their help throughout the season. The First Aid Point can be found behind the main Grandstand.

FOOD & DRINK

Food and drink must NOT be brought into the Racecourse. Glasses and bottles must not be taken outside Bars or designated enclosures.

GENERAL

Ayr Racecourse Executive reserves the right to refuse entry or to eject anyone who in their opinion is conducting themselves in an inappropriate manner

Horse Care At Ayr

At every race meeting at Ayr there are three specially qualified equine vets appointed to look after the welfare of all horses in action.

During a race two vets follow the action from the centre of the course and can attend a casualty in the same response time as the Medical Teams responsible for the welfare of the Jockeys.

The third vet is based at the Stable Yard where a close check is kept on all horses especially those returning after a race.

MEDIA COVERAGE & RECORDING FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES

All Attendees (which for the purposes of this clause also includes horses and for the avoidance of any doubt includes families with children) are reminded that many races and fixtures are given coverage on television, radio and in print and various other forms of media. By entering the Racecourse Attendees are accepting they may appear in such coverage which may also include printed or electronic material used for the promotion of the Racecourse.

Accordingly, Attendees shall have no right to object to their inclusion in any much coverage whether produced by the Racecourse or by third parties authorised by the Racecourse. Furthermore by entering the Racecourse each Attendee consents to the passing of still or moving images of them to third parties authorised by the Racecourse for the purposes of the production of printed or electronic material to be used solely for the Promotion of the Racecourse.

Each Attendee will give any additional consents or waivers required for the unrestricted lawful use of any coverage (if any) without request for payment or imposing any other conditions.

MOBILE TELEPHONES & RADIOS

The use of mobile telephones is not permitted except by permission of the Clerk of the Course. Bookmakers who have paid the appropriate fee may also use mobile telephones. In addition the use of any transmitting or receiving device, other than the official racecourse, Tote or Police service is prohibited.

Smoking

Ayr Racecourse adheres to the government’s National No Smoking Policy All indoor areas are No Smoking Zones. Those wishing to smoke may do so in the designated areas outside.

Use Of Screens

It is now standard practice for screens to be erected around any horse receiving veterinary attention on the ground. This does not reflecton the severity of an injury but allows the vet some privacy and the horse the opportunity in a calm environment, in which to make a recovery Please do not assume the worst if you see screens erected around a fallen horse!

For equine care provided at Ayr see under officials at the back of this card.

Full Terms And Conditions Of Entry

You can view a full list of our terms and conditions of entry as well as lots of other useful information on our website, simply use the QR code or visit www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk

Stewards

Adrian Sharpe (Chief Steward)

John Wilson (Stewards’ Panel Chair)

Lyndsay Allan, Robert McCarthy, Adrian Smith & Lauren Thomson

Starters

Stuart Turner

Jason Callaghan

Judge

Di Clark

Clerk of the Scales

Karl Curran

Handicapper

Andrew Mealor

Veterinary Officer

Arthur Kidd

Duncan Macdonald

Veterinary Surgeons

John Morris, Will Marshall, John Marshall & Susan Donaldson

Medical Officers

Lindsay Donaldson, Andy Malyon, Anthony Hampstead & Alice Cosgrove

Equine Welfare & Integrity Officers

Tracey Hamilton, James Bonar, Linda Porter, Rachel Kirtley, Michelle Maughan & Joe O’Gorman

Commentator

Alan Howes

Betting Ring Manager

John Clark

Ayr Racecourse

Managing Director

David Brown

Raceday Operations Manager

Ross Donald

Mobile: 07724 903819

Email: rdonald@ayr-racecourse.co.uk

Clerk of the Course & Head Groundsman

Graeme Anderson

Mobile: 07768 651261

Twitter: @ClerkAyr

Raceday Safeguarding Officer

Mark Gajic

Mobile: 07789 981089

2 Whitletts Road, Ayr, KA8 0JE

Telephone: (01292) 264179

Fax: (01292) 610140.

Email: info@ayr-racecourse.co.uk www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk

Race Conditions

First Race 1.15 - THE REMUS UOMO HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9505 to the winning horse The second to receive £4374, the third £2187, the fourth £1094 and the fifth £545 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £86 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher or £17 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £69 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. REMUS UOMO have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in the race. 29 entries at £86 - Closed April 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £7270; Second £3634; Third £1818; Fourth £909; Fifth £454 (Penalty Value £9505.80) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 1.50 - THE LARGS LADIES LWOB NOVICES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8449 to the winning horse The second to receive £3888 the third £1944 the fourth £972 and the fifth £484 for novice four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £71 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 7lb. LARGS LADIES LWOB has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 20 entries at £71. - Closed April 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403. (Penalty Value £8449.60) Weights raised 9lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 26 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.25 - THE QUIZ CLOTHING NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8168 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1880 and the fourth £941. for novice four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, April 15th and pay £71 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 6lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 2lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a Class 3 to Class 5 hurdle race 6lb Of 2 hurdle races or of a Class 1 or Class 2 hurdle race 10lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. QUIZ CLOTHING have generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner and will award a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. 23 entries at £71. - Closed April 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6259; Second £3130; Third £1564; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8168.46)

SEE PAGE 33 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.00 - THE HILLHOUSE QUARRY HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £26015 to the winning horse The second to receive £11960 the third £5980 the fourth £2990 the fifth £1495 and the sixth £745 for five yrs old and upwards. £250 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher, or £50 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £200 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 5lb. THE HILLHOUSE QUARRY GROUP LTD has generously sponsored this race. The Hillhouse Quarry Group Ltd will present a memento to the winning owner, trainer, jockey and groom. In addition, a cash prize will be awarded to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if, up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, it has run a minimum of three times in Steeple Chases in Great Britain, Ireland or France or, having run in two such races, has been placed in the first four on each occasion, in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 24 entries, 6 at £50 and 18 at £250 - Closed April 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £19875; Second £9935; Third £4970; Fourth £2485; Fifth £1240; Sixth £620. (Penalty Value £26015)

SEE PAGE 40 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.35 - THE CORAL RACING CLUB SEAFIELD TROPHY MARES’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £15609 to the winning horse The second to receive £7176, the third £3588, the fourth £1794, the fifth £897 and the sixth £447 for four yrs old and upwards fillies and mares only £150 stake if the horse is rated 130 or higher or £30 stake if the horse is rated 129 or lower with £120 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each hurdle race won 6lb No penalty to increase a horse’s weight above 12st. CORAL has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner trainer and jockey CORAL will also present a cash prize to the stable employee in charge of the best turned out horse in this race. PLEASE NOTE: A novice or juvenile horse shall only be qualified to run in this race if it has run a minimum of four times in Hurdle races in Great Britain, Ireland or France in accordance with paragraph 15 of the Weights and Handicapping Code 19 entries, 9 at £30 and 10 at £150 - Closed April 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £11925; Second £5961; Third £2982; Fourth £1491; Fifth £744; Sixth £372 (Penalty Value £15609) SEE PAGE 46 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.10 - THE SEKO LOGISTICS SCOTLAND NOVICES’ LIMITED HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8185 to the winning horse The second to receive £3766, the third £1883, the fourth £942 and the fifth £469 for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-130 (also open to such horses rated 131 and 132 - see Standard Conditions). £71 stake if the horse is rated 104 or higher, or £14 stake if the horse is rated 103 or lower with £57 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Lowest weight 10st 5lb; Highest weight 11st 10lb Penalties, after April 8th, 2023, for each steeple chase won 7lb. SEKO LOGISTICS SCOTLAND has kindly sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, a memento will be awarded to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 15 entries at £71. - Closed April 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6260; Second £3129; Third £1566; Fourth £783; Fifth £391 (Penalty Value £8185.55) Weights raised 1lbs and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 52 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 4.45 - THE THISTLE CABS GROUP HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8449 to the winning horse The second to receive £3888, the third £1944 the fourth £972 and the fifth £484 for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £76 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £61 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. April 19th. Penalties, after April 8th, 2023 for each hurdle race won 7lb. THISTLE CABS GROUP has generously sponsored this race and will present a memento to the winning owner In addition, they will award a cash prize to the stable employee responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out in this race. 41 entries at £76. - Closed April 15th, 2023 Owners Prize Money Winner £6462; Second £3230; Third £1616; Fourth £808; Fifth £403. (Penalty Value £8449.60) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 56 FOR THIS RACE.