15:30 Ayr

Friday 2 January 2026

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Golf Inn Prestwick For The Ayr Stayers Trophy Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:42 | Winning time: 6m 16.87s

1^st

Ikarak

811-11

10/3

T: O MurphyJ: S Bowen

Wore red hood to post, mid-division, not fluent 7th, awkward next, improved 3 out and pushed along, led 2 out, ridden run-in, stayed on well op 7/2

2^nd

1 ¾

Highland Fashion

710-10

7/2

T: I A DuncanJ: Callum Bewley

Mid-division, closed up before 3 out, disputed third 2 out, every chance last, ridden run-in, no impression on winner

3^rd

7 ½

Whistle Stop Tour

811-11

15/2

T: L Russell & M ScudamoreJ: Gregor Walkingshaw (10)

Front mid-division, mistake 3rd, headed before 3 out, disputed third 2 out, ridden and ran on same pace flat

4^th

1 ½

Follow Charlie

710-8

18/1

T: R M SmithJ: Ben Smith (7)

Towards rear, improved 3 out and pushed along, stayed on one pace before last

5^th

1 ¼

Fostered Phil

1210-2

22/1

T: W Young JnrJ: Jamie Hamilton

Towards rear, pushed along 3 out, plugged on, not pace to challenge op 18/1

6^th

1 ¾

Coconut Splash

1110-6

12/1

T: N W AlexanderJ: Mr Kit Alexander (5)

Close up on outer, pushed along 2 out and weakened tchd 14/1

7^th

Gaillimh A Stor

1010-11

33/1

T: N W AlexanderJ: Bruce Lynn

Led but pestered, headed narrowly 6th, lost position 8th, dropped away before 2 out

8^th

4 ¾

Imaginary Dragon

810-9

40/1

T: Paul RobsonJ: Ryan Mania

Close up, led 6th, hit 4 out, not fluent 3 out, headed 2 out, weakened

9^th

Authorized Mission

611-3

13/8f

T: N G RichardsJ: B S Hughes

Handy on inner, not fluent 5th, ridden and weakened before last op 6/4

Also Ran

Baptism Of Fire

1110-11

300/1

T: J K HunterJ: Jonathon Bewley

In rear, tailed off 8th, pulled up tchd 250/1

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Non-Runners

Phantomofthepoints²⁴

Weight: 12-1| Age: 8

T: D Pipe J: Non Runner

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:£4.34Pl:£1.50, £1.60, £2.00EX:£16.20Trifecta:£68.60Tricast:£82.23SF:£15.67Swingers:£3.40, £4.40, £5.70

Forecasts

Authorized Mission (13/8), Ikarak (10/3), Highland Fashion (7/2), Phantomofthepoints (5/1), Whistle Stop Tour (15/2), Coconut Splash (12/1), Follow Charlie (18/1), Fostered Phil (22/1), Gaillimh A Stor (33/1), Imaginary Dragon (40/1), Baptism Of Fire (300/1)

The step up in trip and switch to handicap company produced an improved display from HIGHLAND FASHION and totally unexposed as a stayer, he can defy a 4 lb rise. Authorized Mission has made an excellent start to life with Nicky Richards and he's a huge threat, with Whistle Stop Tour also of some interest.

HIGHLAND FASHION
AUTHORIZED MISSION
WHISTLE STOP TOUR (IRE)

Previous Winners

2025

O'Toole

Weight: 11-12 |Age: 9

J: J J Slevin | T: S R B Crawford

14/1

Prize Money

1st: £8,978.002nd: £4,131.003rd: £2,066.004th: £1,034.005th: £515.00