AYR (ENG)
January 2, 2026
Race 1 - HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM AYR RACECOURSE MAIDEN HURDLE
Race Type:
Maiden Hurdle (CLASS 4)
Age Restriction: 4U
Purse: $12,500
Distance: 2 9/16M On The Hurdle
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
6
|
Kings Champion (FR) | S Bowen |
|
9
|
Sleedagh (IRE) | Jack Power |
|
10
|
Solid Performer (IRE) | B Hughes |
Also ran: 2 - Canunclecani (IRE) , 1 - Blofeld (IRE) , 5 - Cushendun , 7 - Rock On Max (IRE) , 11 - Wherearethejudges (IRE) , 3 - Coco Masterpiece (FR) , 4 - Coylton King , 8 - Saint Malinas (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Mr Philippe Thiriet & Mr Jacques Cypres
Winning Owner: Neil Smith & Alfie Smith
Winning Trainer: Olly Murphy
Race 2 - CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP LUNCH AT WESTERNHOUSEHOTEL MAIDEN HURDLE
Race Type:
Maiden Hurdle (CLASS 4)
Age Restriction: 4U
Purse: $12,500
Distance: 2M On The Hurdle
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
10
|
Sanilam (IRE) | B Hughes |
|
12
|
Wilstar (IRE) | S Bowen |
|
7
|
Like Minded (IRE) | P W Wadge |
Also ran: 3 - Johnny Moonshine (IRE) , 11 - Whathaveyou (IRE) , 8 - Locquirec (FR) , 1 - Abbey Scope , 6 - Largy Meadow (IRE) , 5 - L'arme De Bonheur (FR) , 13 - Zhanma Enki (FR) , 4 - Johnny Two Jets (IRE) , 2 - Giveitsomewellie (IRE) , 9 - Plane Sailing (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Denis Duggan
Winning Owner: Mr J Fyffe And Mrs W Duffus
Winning Trainer: Sandy Thomson
Race 3 - KARAOKE AT THE GOLF INN PRESTWICK NOVICES' HANDICAP CHASE
Race Type:
Novice Handicap Chase (CLASS 4)
Age Restriction: 5U
Purse: $12,500
Distance: 2 1/16M On The Steeplechase
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
2
|
Ballyfort (IRE) | B Lynn |
|
3
|
Southey (IRE) | S Ewing |
|
1
|
Rock On Jet (IRE) | J Bewley |
Also ran: 5 - The Jeweller's Pet (IRE) , 4 - Powerofjet (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Frank Motherway
Winning Owner: Matterson, Maclay And Warre
Winning Trainer: Nick Alexander
Race 4 - SUNDAY LUNCH AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE
Race Type:
Handicap Hurdle (CLASS 5)
Age Restriction: 4U
Purse: $10,000
Distance: 2 9/16M On The Hurdle
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
10
|
So Many Roads | T Gillard |
|
14
|
Velvet Vulcan | Ben Smith |
|
1
|
Forest Blaze | J Hamilton |
Also ran: 5 - Raceview Road (IRE) , 2 - Eire Street (IRE) , 17 - Breadalbane Lass , 4 - Shadow Chaser (IRE) , 9 - Burning It Up (IRE) , 12 - Carrhill (IRE) , 11 - The Coffey Boy (IRE) , 13 - En Avant (FR) , 7 - Big Storm Brewing , 15 - Lewa House , 3 - Don Occhetti (IRE) , 6 - Parish Quiz (IRE) , 8 - Zumbi (GER) , 16 - Boolamore Classic (IRE) , 18 - Bray Dale , 19 - Euchan Falls (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Mr A. D. Sansome
Winning Owner: The Wellfed Boys
Winning Trainer: Donald Whillans
Race 5 - WESTERNHOUSEHOTEL HANDICAP CHASE
Race Type:
Handicap Chase (CLASS 4)
Age Restriction: 5U
Purse: $12,500
Distance: 3M On The Steeplechase
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
8
|
Cowboy Cooper (IRE) | Craig Nichol |
|
1
|
Wal Buck's (FR) | P W Wadge |
|
3
|
Dangerous Touch (IRE) | S Bowen |
Also ran: 7 - Celestial Fashion , 14 - Whispering Dancer (IRE) , 13 - Cave Hill , 5 - Bushypark (IRE) , 2 - Visual Impact (IRE) , 4 - Wholly Boley (IRE) , 6 - Travail D'Orfevre (FR) , 9 - Azof Des Mottes (FR) , 10 - Eveque (FR) , 11 - Auchinlek , 12 - Joie More (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Paddy Byrne
Winning Owner: W M Aitchison
Winning Trainer: Donald Whillans
Race 6 - GOLF INN PRESTWICK NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE
Race Type:
Novice Limited Handicap Chase (CLASS 3)
Age Restriction: 5U
Purse: $19,000
Distance: 2 9/16M On The Steeplechase
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
10
|
Milcree (IRE) | Sean Quinlan |
|
5
|
Karafon (FR) | S Ewing |
|
3
|
Jipcot (FR) | K Woods |
Also ran: 6 - Captain Butler (IRE) , 2 - Junker D'allier (FR) , 8 - Great Pepper (FR) , 1 - Johnson's Blue (IRE) , 7 - Young Jack (IRE) , 4 - Cloonainra (IRE) , 9 - Big John Wayne (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Stephen Campion
Winning Owner: Hemmings Racing
Winning Trainer: Nicky Richards
Race 7 - GOLF INN PRESTWICK HANDICAP HURDLE
Race Type:
Handicap Hurdle (CLASS 3)
Age Restriction: 4U
Purse: $21,500
Distance: 3M On The Hurdle
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
2
|
Ikarak (FR) | S Bowen |
|
7
|
Highland Fashion | C Bewley |
|
3
|
Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) | G Walkingshaw |
Also ran: 9 - Follow Charlie (IRE) , 11 - Fostered Phil (IRE) , 10 - Coconut Splash (IRE) , 6 - Gaillimh A Stor (IRE) , 8 - Imaginary Dragon (FR) , 4 - Authorized Mission , 5 - Baptism Of Fire (IRE) , 1 - Phantomofthepoints (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Thierry Cypres
Winning Owner: Middleham Park Racing & Mrs D J Brown
Winning Trainer: Olly Murphy
AYR
Results for January 2, 2026
Race 1 - HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM AYR RACECOURSE MAIDEN HURDLE
Race Type:
Maiden Hurdle (CLASS 4)
Age Restriction: 4U
Purse: $12,500
Distance: 2 9/16M On The Hurdle
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
6
|
Kings Champion (FR) | S Bowen |
|
9
|
Sleedagh (IRE) | Jack Power |
|
10
|
Solid Performer (IRE) | B Hughes |
Also ran: 2 - Canunclecani (IRE) , 1 - Blofeld (IRE) , 5 - Cushendun , 7 - Rock On Max (IRE) , 11 - Wherearethejudges (IRE) , 3 - Coco Masterpiece (FR) , 4 - Coylton King , 8 - Saint Malinas (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Mr Philippe Thiriet & Mr Jacques Cypres
Winning Owner: Neil Smith & Alfie Smith
Winning Trainer: Olly Murphy
Race 2 - CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP LUNCH AT WESTERNHOUSEHOTEL MAIDEN HURDLE
Race Type:
Maiden Hurdle (CLASS 4)
Age Restriction: 4U
Purse: $12,500
Distance: 2M On The Hurdle
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
10
|
Sanilam (IRE) | B Hughes |
|
12
|
Wilstar (IRE) | S Bowen |
|
7
|
Like Minded (IRE) | P W Wadge |
Also ran: 3 - Johnny Moonshine (IRE) , 11 - Whathaveyou (IRE) , 8 - Locquirec (FR) , 1 - Abbey Scope , 6 - Largy Meadow (IRE) , 5 - L'arme De Bonheur (FR) , 13 - Zhanma Enki (FR) , 4 - Johnny Two Jets (IRE) , 2 - Giveitsomewellie (IRE) , 9 - Plane Sailing (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Denis Duggan
Winning Owner: Mr J Fyffe And Mrs W Duffus
Winning Trainer: Sandy Thomson
Race 3 - KARAOKE AT THE GOLF INN PRESTWICK NOVICES' HANDICAP CHASE
Race Type:
Novice Handicap Chase (CLASS 4)
Age Restriction: 5U
Purse: $12,500
Distance: 2 1/16M On The Steeplechase
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
2
|
Ballyfort (IRE) | B Lynn |
|
3
|
Southey (IRE) | S Ewing |
|
1
|
Rock On Jet (IRE) | J Bewley |
Also ran: 5 - The Jeweller's Pet (IRE) , 4 - Powerofjet (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Frank Motherway
Winning Owner: Matterson, Maclay And Warre
Winning Trainer: Nick Alexander
Race 4 - SUNDAY LUNCH AT WESTERN HOUSE HOTEL HANDICAP HURDLE
Race Type:
Handicap Hurdle (CLASS 5)
Age Restriction: 4U
Purse: $10,000
Distance: 2 9/16M On The Hurdle
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
10
|
So Many Roads | T Gillard |
|
14
|
Velvet Vulcan | Ben Smith |
|
1
|
Forest Blaze | J Hamilton |
Also ran: 5 - Raceview Road (IRE) , 2 - Eire Street (IRE) , 17 - Breadalbane Lass , 4 - Shadow Chaser (IRE) , 9 - Burning It Up (IRE) , 12 - Carrhill (IRE) , 11 - The Coffey Boy (IRE) , 13 - En Avant (FR) , 7 - Big Storm Brewing , 15 - Lewa House , 3 - Don Occhetti (IRE) , 6 - Parish Quiz (IRE) , 8 - Zumbi (GER) , 16 - Boolamore Classic (IRE) , 18 - Bray Dale , 19 - Euchan Falls (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Mr A. D. Sansome
Winning Owner: The Wellfed Boys
Winning Trainer: Donald Whillans
Race 5 - WESTERNHOUSEHOTEL HANDICAP CHASE
Race Type:
Handicap Chase (CLASS 4)
Age Restriction: 5U
Purse: $12,500
Distance: 3M On The Steeplechase
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
8
|
Cowboy Cooper (IRE) | Craig Nichol |
|
1
|
Wal Buck's (FR) | P W Wadge |
|
3
|
Dangerous Touch (IRE) | S Bowen |
Also ran: 7 - Celestial Fashion , 14 - Whispering Dancer (IRE) , 13 - Cave Hill , 5 - Bushypark (IRE) , 2 - Visual Impact (IRE) , 4 - Wholly Boley (IRE) , 6 - Travail D'Orfevre (FR) , 9 - Azof Des Mottes (FR) , 10 - Eveque (FR) , 11 - Auchinlek , 12 - Joie More (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Paddy Byrne
Winning Owner: W M Aitchison
Winning Trainer: Donald Whillans
Race 6 - GOLF INN PRESTWICK NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE
Race Type:
Novice Limited Handicap Chase (CLASS 3)
Age Restriction: 5U
Purse: $19,000
Distance: 2 9/16M On The Steeplechase
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
10
|
Milcree (IRE) | Sean Quinlan |
|
5
|
Karafon (FR) | S Ewing |
|
3
|
Jipcot (FR) | K Woods |
Also ran: 6 - Captain Butler (IRE) , 2 - Junker D'allier (FR) , 8 - Great Pepper (FR) , 1 - Johnson's Blue (IRE) , 7 - Young Jack (IRE) , 4 - Cloonainra (IRE) , 9 - Big John Wayne (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Stephen Campion
Winning Owner: Hemmings Racing
Winning Trainer: Nicky Richards
Race 7 - GOLF INN PRESTWICK HANDICAP HURDLE
Race Type:
Handicap Hurdle (CLASS 3)
Age Restriction: 4U
Purse: $21,500
Distance: 3M On The Hurdle
Track Condition: soft
| Pgm | Horse | Jockey |
|---|---|---|
|
2
|
Ikarak (FR) | S Bowen |
|
7
|
Highland Fashion | C Bewley |
|
3
|
Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) | G Walkingshaw |
Also ran: 9 - Follow Charlie (IRE) , 11 - Fostered Phil (IRE) , 10 - Coconut Splash (IRE) , 6 - Gaillimh A Stor (IRE) , 8 - Imaginary Dragon (FR) , 4 - Authorized Mission , 5 - Baptism Of Fire (IRE) , 1 - Phantomofthepoints (IRE)
Winning Breeder: Thierry Cypres
Winning Owner: Middleham Park Racing & Mrs D J Brown
Winning Trainer: Olly Murphy