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Things to do... Ayr Racecourse |
The first official meeting at Ayr, as recorded in "Weatherbys Racing
Calendar" took place over 200 years ago in 1777, though there is evidence
of racing in the area as far back as the sixteenth century.
The inaugural running of the Ayr Gold Cup took place in 1804 and was won
by the horse Chancellor who repeated his success the following year.
In 1824 The Western Meeting Club was formed and this was the year that the
Racing Calendar first recorded the Ayr fixture as the "Western Meeting".
The meeting steadily grew in significance and prize money for the 1838 fixture
totalled £2000 with the two year olds event now being the most valuable
race of the season in Britain.
The Ayr Gold Cup did not become a handicap race until 1855 with this year
also marking the first infamous disqualification. Thomas Aldcroft was on
board Lerrywheut when he dismounted before returning to the winners enclosure
and was duly disqualified and the race awarded to John Dory.
In the early 1900s it was obvious that a new course would have to be built
as the old track was on a very cramped site and modernisation was not feasible.
The new course was opened in 1907 and immediately raised racing's profile
and within a year there were four regular fixtures.
1950 marked an important date in the progression of Ayr with the staging
of its first ever National Hunt fixture which led to Ayr staging the Scottish
Grand National in 1966 following the closure of Bogside.
Bars & Refreshments
Ayr Racecourse has a variety of bars and restaurants providing quality
food and drink at a price to suit most pockets.
There are bars aplenty at the course with the Be Friendly Bar, situated
alongside the Champagne Bar, consistently one of the most popular watering
holes at any racecourse in Britain. A coffee bar is adjoined to the Be
Friendly.
Adjacent to the Princess Royal Stand is the members only Seafield Bar
where Ayr Members can enjoy a relaxing drink . And of course no race track
would be complete without the Owners & Trainers Bar. At Ayr this is
a permanent marquee type facility overlooking the paddock.
In the summer seating is available in the grassed patio areas of both
the Owners & Trainers Bar and the Champagne Bar.
Within the Princess Royal Stand are the Bistro Bar and Belleisle Bar offering
a selection of fine wines, beers and spirits.
T he Grandstand area boasts the Cree Lodge and Jock’s Bar where punters
can enjoy a pie and a pint with easy access to the bookmakers ring.
Enjoy Corporate Hospitality at Ayr Racecourse
Ayr Racecourse offers superb corporate or private dining facilities tailored
to suit your needs.
From the private boxes within the Princess Royal Stand to Paddock Marquees
on major racedays there is something to suit all - and at a variety of
prices (see below).
From the boxes you can see right out over the 155 acres site that is Ayr
Racecourse. You can relax at your table enjoying your sumptuous meal and
afterwards wander out to your private balcony to view the races.
If you want to be part of a bigger group why not book a table for your
guests or clients in the Roman Warrior Fine Dining Restaurant situated
on the second floor of the Princess Royal Stand.
With seating for up to 160 your guests also have access to a balcony looking
out to the winning post and can also have panoramic views of the paddock.
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