Ayr Racecourse is to trial a unique incentive to owners and trainers who run their horses in steeplechases at the track on January 12 or January 21.
If a horse comes under starter’s orders in a chase on those days both owner and trainer will receive complimentary accommodation for two after racing that day including dinner with wine and breakfast in the course’s four-star Western House Hotel.
There are three chases on both days – next Monday’s card sees two contests over two miles and half a furlong and a three-mile one-furlong handicap chase.
To take advantage of the incentive an owner or trainer must claim the offer by 5pm the day before racing however course officials stress that it is subject to availability and offered on a first-come first-served basis.
Ayr’s racing manager and clerk of the course, Emma Marley, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer this incentive and hope that it is well received. It provides us with the opportunity to showcase our on-course facilities and encourage runners at Ayr, also offering a unique experience for connections