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Horse racing in Ayr dates back to 1576, but the first official meeting did not take place until 1771 [2] at a racecourse situated in the Seafield area of the town. This first racecourse was a mile oval with sharp bends. In the early days, racing was supported by the local landed gentry and members of the Caledonian Hunt.
The Ayr Gold Cup is a flat handicap horse race in Great Britain open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run at Ayr over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September.
The event is named after the Firth of Clyde, an area of water off the coast of Ayr. For a period it held Listed status, and it was promoted to Group 3 level in 2004. It is now the only Group race in Scotland. The Firth of Clyde Stakes is held during the three-day Ayr Gold Cup Festival (previously known as the Western Meeting).
Bogside Racecourse closed in 1965, and the Scottish Grand National was transferred to Ayr the following year. At this point the race was increased to its present length. Several winners of the Scottish Grand National have also won its English counterpart at Aintree .
Ayr Racecourse Ayr, Scotland: Race type: Flat / Thoroughbred: Sponsor: Virgin Bet: Website: Ayr: Race information; Distance: 1m 2f (2,012 metres) Surface: Turf: Track: Left-handed: Qualification: Three-years-old and up: Weight: 8 st 12 lb (3yo); 9 st 3 lb (4yo+) Allowances 5 lb for fillies Penalties 7 lb for G1 / G2 winners* 5 lb for G3 winners ...
Ayr Racecourse Ayr, Scotland: Race type: Flat / Thoroughbred: Sponsor: British Stallion Studs: Website: Ayr: Race information; Distance: 1m 2f (2,012 metres) Surface: Turf: Track: Left-handed: Qualification: Four-years-old and up fillies and mares excl G1/G2 winners since 31 August 2020: Weight: 9 st 0 lb Penalties 5 lb for Group winners* 3 lb ...
Ayr Racecourse Ayr, Scotland: Race type: Flat / Thoroughbred: Website: Ayr: Race information; Distance: 5f 110y (1,106 metres) Surface: Turf: Track: Straight: Qualification: Three-years-old and up fillies & mares exc. Group 1 winners since 31 March: Weight: 8 st 12 lb (3yo); 9 st 0 lb (4yo+) Penalties 7 lb for Group 2 winners* 5 lb for Group 3 ...
It is run at Ayr over a distance of 5 furlongs (1,006 metres), and it is scheduled to take place each year in September. It is currently held on the second day of Ayr's three-day Ayr Gold Cup Festival (previously the Western Meeting). The race is named after Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery, a notable racehorse owner of the twentieth century.