Ayr named in list of top racecourses

Ayr was once again named in the top six large racecourses in Britain by the Racehorse Owners Association.

This is the fourth year in a row the track has been voted in the top six or owners and awarded the Racehorse Owners Association Gold Standard status for 2018.

The six large courses awarded Gold Standard were Ayr, Ascot, Chester, Haydock Park, Cheltenham and York - all six also received the award last year.

ROA representatives visited every track in Britain at least once to assess all aspects of the raceday experience for owners.

In addition, feedback was provided by hundreds of ROA members following their racecourse visits.

Racecourses are divided into two categories – large and small – with their classification decided by a range of factors, including the quality of racing and attendance figures.

The six tracks in each category that were considered to provide owners with the best raceday experience will hold the Award for the next 12 months.

One racecourse from each section will be named as their respective category’s ‘ Racecourse of the Year’ at the annual ROA Horseracing Awards to be held in London on Thursday, December 7.