Result · Ayr · Friday 2 January 2026
12:30 Ayr result: Kings Champion wins the Happy New Year From Ayr Racecourse Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 42m4f100y hurdleGoing Soft11 ranTime 5m 8.14sWinner's prize £5,446
Favourite Kings Champion won the 12:30 at Ayr on Friday 2 January 2026, beating Sleedagh by 12 lengths. Ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Olly Murphy, the six-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 2m4f100y on soft ground in 5m 8.14s. Solid Performer was a further ¾ length back in third at 18/1. Non-finishers: Coylton King (fell), Coco Masterpiece (pulled up), Saint Malinas (pulled up).
12:30 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kings Champion (FR) 6yo · 11-6 |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | — | 11/4FAV | — |
| 2 |
Sleedagh (IRE) 6yo · 11-1 · claim 5lb |
Jack Power Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 12 l | 7/2 | 119 |
| 3 |
Solid Performer (IRE) 8yo · 11-6 |
Brian Hughes Donald McCain | ¾ l | 18/1 | — |
| 4 |
Canunclecani (IRE) 7yo · 11-6 |
Sean Quinlan Jackie Stephen | 7 l | 28/1 | 106 |
| 5 |
Blofeld (IRE) 7yo · 11-6 |
Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies | ¼ l | 9/1 | — |
| 6 |
Cushendun (GB) 7yo · 11-6 |
Callum Bewley Ian Duncan | 12 l | 9/1 | 114 |
| 7 |
Rock On Max (IRE) 5yo · 10-13 · claim 7lb |
Ben Smith R Mike Smith | ¼ l | 200/1 | — |
| 8 |
Wherearethejudges (IRE) 6yo · 11-6 |
Theo Gillard Daragh Bourke | 19 l | 100/1 | — |
| F |
Coylton King (GB) 6yo · 11-6 · Fell |
Ryan Mania Ian Duncan | — | 150/1 | — |
| PU |
Coco Masterpiece (FR) 9yo · 11-6 · h · Pulled up |
Sam Ewing S R B Crawford | — | 3/1 | — |
| PU |
Saint Malinas (IRE) 7yo · 11-6 · t · Pulled up |
Craig Nichol Nicky Richards | — | 9/2 | 112 |
Ayr 12:30 returns
Tote win£3.75Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.50 £1.40 £3.40Per £1 stake
Exacta£12.901st and 2nd in order
CSF£13.67Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£103.801st, 2nd and 3rd in order
12:30 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 12:30 at Ayr on Friday 2 January 2026?
Kings Champion, ridden by Sean Bowen and trained by Olly Murphy, at a starting price of 11/4.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Kings Champion won as the 11/4 favourite.
What was the winning time?
5m 8.14s over 2m4f100y on soft ground.
