Ayr Gold Cup 2026 Runners: Here are the 25 horses racing on Saturday, odds, time of race and how to watch
The riders have now been announced.
Horse racing fans have a three day feast of sport to look forward to at this year’s Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Festival 2026 - starting today (Thursday, September 17).
The centrepiece of the meet is the Ayr Gold Cup itself which was first held in 1804 at Ayr's former racecourse at Belleisle and originally was only open to horses bred and trained in Scotland.
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The modern event is held at Ayr Racecourse, run over six furlongs (1,207 metres) and is open to all thoroughbreds aged three years or older.
Such is the popularity of the race it attracts many more horse than can complete in its maximum field of 25 - this year a huge 263 horses were entered.
Due to this, many of the horses that don’t make the cut run in the Siver Cup and Bronze Cup instead - held on the same day.
The runners have now been confirmed. Here’s what you need to know.
When is the Ayr Gold Cup 2026?
The Ayr Gold Cup takes place on the final day of the festival on Saturday, September 19, starting at 3.40pm.
What horses are running in the Ayr Gold Cup?
Here are all the runners, and their current odds:
- Binhareer - 4/1
- Far Above Dream - 7/1
- Dance In The Storm - 8/1
- Flash Harry - 10/1
- Fine Interview - 10/1
- Twilight Calls - 10/1
- Tuco Salamanca - 11/1
- Ardisia - 12/1
- Red Spells Danger - 12/1
- Run Boy Run - 14/1
- Evening Saigon - 16/1
- Two Tribes - 16/1
- Candy - 20/1
- Stratusnine - 20/1
- Spycatcher - 25/1
- Wiltshire - 33/1
- Caburn - 33/1
- Bodhi Bear - 33/1
- Pellitory - 33/1
- Fandom - 33/1
- Hammer The Hammer - 33/1
- Rock On Thunder - 40/1
- Volterra - 40/1
- Aramram - 40/1
- Fahrenheit Seven - 66/1
How much prize money is available at the Ayr Gold Cup 2026?
The Ayr Gold Cup is worth £180,000, making it the most valuable flat race handicap in Europe.
Can I get tickets for the Ayr Gold Cup 2026?
You can still get tickets for the Ayr Gold Cup, with day tickets starting at £24 and three day tickets from £67. There are also a multitude of hospitality tickets and packages available. Check them all out here.
Can I watch the Ayr Gold Cup 2026 on television?
The Ayr Gold Cup will be broadcast live on ITV3 and on The Racing Channel.
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