Ayr Horse Racing Result Report — 18 September 2026

The action returned to Ayr, Scotland, on 18 September 2026, for a high-quality day of racing on the Turf course. With the ground officially described as Soft, punters were treated to a competitive card featuring 7 races. This Ayr report captures the key talking points and Ayr results from an afternoon where favourites found the going tough.

Meeting Statistics

• Favourites endured a difficult afternoon at Ayr, failing to land a single victory across the seven-race card.
• Total runners: 88
• Average field size: 12.6
• Favourite strike rate: 0%
• Biggest-priced winner: Turnstile (GB) at 41.00 in the Get Home Safe With Thistle Cabs EBF Nursery Handicap Stakes.

Race-by-Race Results

• 1:55 Get Home Safe With Thistle Cabs EBF Nursery Handicap Stakes (6f): Won by Turnstile (GB), trained by Tim Easterby and ridden by Duran Fentiman, at 41.00. 2nd: Crystal Queen (IRE) (19.00, .75 btn); 3rd: Mind Those Steps (GB) (29.00, .75 btn).
• 2:30 British EBF Stallions Harry Rosebery Stakes (5f): Won by Mussab (GB), trained by Richard & Peter Fahey and ridden by Oisin Orr, at 5.50. 2nd: Dubai Champion (IRE) (8.50, 1.25 btn); 3rd: Dance A Jig (GB) (5.00, 1.00 btn).
• 3:05 Arran Scottish Sprint EBF Fillies' Stakes (5.5f): Won by Fluorescence (GB), trained by Edward Bethell and ridden by Daniel Tudhope, at 4.50. 2nd: Beautiful Diamond (GB) (2.62, 3 btn); 3rd: Nariko (IRE) (34.00, 1.25 btn).
• 3:40 Ladbrokes Ayr Bronze Cup Handicap Stakes (6f): Won by Eye Of Dubai (GB), trained by John & Sean Quinn and ridden by Jason Hart, at 8.50. 2nd: Rousing Encore (IRE) (10.00, .5 btn); 3rd: Bone Marra (IRE) (34.00, 2.25 btn).
• 4:15 Zenith Ltd Building Partnerships That Last Handicap Stakes Div I (8f): Won by Empirestateofmind (IRE), trained by John & Sean Quinn and ridden by Jason Hart, at 6.00. 2nd: Motawaared (GB) (3.00, 1 btn); 3rd: Kelpie Grey (GB) (7.00, 3.75 btn).
• 4:45 Zenith Ltd Building Partnerships That Last Handicap Stakes Div II (8f): Won by Stoic Poet (IRE), trained by Iain Jardine and ridden by Kevin Stott, at 11.00. 2nd: Little Ted (GB) (17.00, 1.5 btn); 3rd: Penelope's Sister (IRE) (2.75, 3.5 btn).
• 5:20 Slater Menswear Handicap Stakes (13f): Won by Arch Enemy (IRE), trained by Patrick Magee and ridden by P. J. McDonald, at 10.00. 2nd: Cascade Hall (IRE) (1.83, 0.1 btn); 3rd: Furhaan (GB) (13.00, 4.5 btn).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

John & Sean Quinn led the trainers' standings with 2 wins. Jason Hart was the standout jockey of the meeting, securing 2 victories.

Insight

It was a day to forget for favourite backers at Ayr, as the market leaders failed to convert in any of the seven contests, resulting in a 0% favourite strike rate. The headline performance of the day came in the opener, where Turnstile (GB) caused a significant upset, scoring at odds of 41.00.

Despite the lack of success for favourites, the racing remained consistently competitive throughout the afternoon. John & Sean Quinn and Jason Hart highlighted their excellent form with a productive double, navigating the soft conditions effectively to claim two handicap prizes.

For a full breakdown of the data and all finishing positions, view our full Ayr race results.