Result · Ayr · Friday 2 January 2026
3:30 Ayr result: Ikarak wins the Golf Inn Prestwick For The Ayr Stayers Trophy Handicap Hurdle
Ikarak won the 3:30 at Ayr on Friday 2 January 2026, beating Highland Fashion by 1¾ lengths. Ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Olly Murphy, the eight-year-old was sent off at 10/3 and covered the 3m70y on soft ground in 6m 16.87s. Whistle Stop Tour was a further 7½ lengths back in third at 15/2. Non-finishers: Baptism Of Fire (pulled up). Phantomofthepoints (self certificate) was a non-runner.
3:30 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ikarak (FR) 8yo · 11-11 · p |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | — | 10/3 | 127 |
| 2 |
Highland Fashion (GB) 7yo · 10-10 · p |
Callum Bewley Ian Duncan | 1¾ l | 7/2 | 112 |
| 3 |
Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) 8yo · 11-1 · p · claim 10lb |
Gregor Walkingshaw Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 7½ l | 15/2 | 127 |
| 4 |
Follow Charlie (IRE) 7yo · 10-1 · p · claim 7lb |
Ben Smith R Mike Smith | 1½ l | 18/1 | 110 |
| 5 |
Fostered Phil (IRE) 12yo · 10-2 · t |
Jamie Hamilton William Young Jnr | 1¼ l | 22/1 | 104 |
| 6 |
Coconut Splash (IRE) 11yo · 10-1 · claim 5lb |
Mr Kit Alexander N W Alexander | 1¾ l | 12/1 | 108 |
| 7 |
Gaillimh A Stor (IRE) 10yo · 10-11 · tp |
Bruce Lynn N W Alexander | 10 l | 33/1 | 113 |
| 8 |
Imaginary Dragon (FR) 8yo · 10-9 · p |
Ryan Mania Paul Robson | 4¾ l | 40/1 | 111 |
| 9 |
Authorized Mission (GB) 6yo · 11-3 |
Brian Hughes Nicky Richards | ¼ l | 13/8FAV | 119 |
| PU |
Baptism Of Fire (IRE) 11yo · 10-11 · Pulled up |
Jonathon Bewley Kevin Hunter | — | 300/1 | 113 |
Non-runner: Phantomofthepoints (self certificate)
Ayr 3:30 returns
3:30 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 3:30 at Ayr on Friday 2 January 2026?
Ikarak, ridden by Sean Bowen and trained by Olly Murphy, at a starting price of 10/3.
Did the favourite win?
No. Authorized Mission, the 13/8 favourite, finished 9th, 28¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 16.87s over 3m70y on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Phantomofthepoints (self certificate). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
