Distance bands
- 6f2/7 fav wins · 28.6% · -27.4% ROI7 races · Small sample
- 7f3/6 fav wins · 50.0% · +17.2% ROI6 races · Small sample
- 1m2f2/6 fav wins · 33.3% · -1.8% ROI6 races · 7 favourite stakes · Small sample
Ayr Races – Saturday 8 August 2026
Saturday 8 August 2026
17:27–20:30 · 7 races · Flat
Course overview
Races analysed28
Favourite strike rate35.7%
Favourite place rate64.3%
Race dates 2026-07-10 to 2026-08-08. Settled stored results only.
Course patterns
Official starting-price favourites by race context in the selected period.
Field sizes
- 1–7 runners5/10 fav wins · 50.0% · -6.3% ROI10 races · 12 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
- 8–10 runners5/12 fav wins · 41.7% · +32.1% ROI12 races · 14 favourite stakes · Moderate evidence
- 11+ runners0/6 fav wins · 0.0% · -100.0% ROI6 races · Small sample
Race categories
- Handicap8/23 fav wins · 34.8% · -5.4% ROI23 races · 27 favourite stakes · Stronger evidence
Favourite draw bands
- Low draws2/7 fav wins · 28.6% · -16.1% ROI7 races · Small sample
- Middle draws5/17 fav wins · 29.4% · -31.7% ROI17 races · Moderate evidence
- High draws3/7 fav wins · 42.9% · +53.1% ROI7 races · 8 favourite stakes · Small sample
Leading trainers
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dods | 5/16 | 31.2% | +133.8% |
| Jim Goldie | 3/44 | 6.8% | -64.5% |
| Richard & Peter Fahey | 2/8 | 25.0% | +43.8% |
| Ewan Whillans | 2/9 | 22.2% | +5.6% |
| Katie Scott | 2/9 | 22.2% | +266.7% |
Leading jockeys
| Name | Wins/runs | Strike rate | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hart | 5/25 | 20.0% | +84.0% |
| Connor Beasley | 3/9 | 33.3% | +79.2% |
| Sean Kirrane | 2/11 | 18.2% | +120.5% |
| Paul Mulrennan | 2/22 | 9.1% | -69.9% |
Course Angles
Open in Stat FinderTrainer angles
5 wins from 16 runs · 31.2% strike rate · +133.8% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period2 wins from 9 runs · 22.2% strike rate · +322.2% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected period2 wins from 9 runs · 22.2% strike rate · +266.7% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected periodJockey angles
5 wins from 25 runs · 20.0% strike rate · +84.0% ROI
Stronger evidence · Course record in selected period2 wins from 11 runs · 18.2% strike rate · +120.5% ROI
Moderate evidence · Course record in selected period3 wins from 9 runs · 33.3% strike rate · +79.2% ROI
Small sample · Course record in selected periodRace-condition angles
2 wins from 25 runs · 8.0% strike rate · +10.0% ROI
Stronger evidence · 10; 12+ runners2 wins from 8 runs · 25.0% strike rate · +279.2% ROI
Small sample · 6; 1–7 runners1 wins from 6 runs · 16.7% strike rate · +116.7% ROI
Small sample · 13; 1–7 runnersMeeting races
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Top PickBeechwood GloryForecast 5/2
18:00Sunday Roast At Western House Hotel Handicap
Top PickHarry MoleForecast 100/30
18:30Book Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day Handicap
Top PickTigerForecast 13/8
19:00Unite Ewing Hope's Happy Retirement Handicap
Top PickMilitary LeaderForecast 5/1
19:30Christmas Parties At Western House Hotel Handicap
Top PickMr CoolForecast 3/1
20:00Book The Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Handicap
Top PickRunninsonofagunForecast 4/1
20:30Festive Day Dancing At Ayr Racecourse Classified Stakes
Top PickWicklow WayForecast 5/2
Top PickBeechwood GloryForecast 5/2
18:00Sunday Roast At Western House Hotel Handicap
Top PickHarry MoleForecast 100/30
18:30Book Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Ladies Day Handicap
Top PickTigerForecast 13/8
19:00Unite Ewing Hope's Happy Retirement Handicap
Top PickMilitary LeaderForecast 5/1
19:30Christmas Parties At Western House Hotel Handicap
Top PickMr CoolForecast 3/1
20:00Book The Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Handicap
Top PickRunninsonofagunForecast 4/1
20:30Festive Day Dancing At Ayr Racecourse Classified Stakes
Top PickWicklow WayForecast 5/2