Result · Ayr · Saturday 20 June 2026
2:18 Ayr result: King Of The Jungle wins the Unite John Gillespie Celebration Handicap
King Of The Jungle won the 2:18 at Ayr on Saturday 20 June 2026, beating Great Profit by 1¼ lengths. Ridden by Billy Garritty for trainer Michael & David Easterby, the six-year-old was sent off at 4/1 and covered the 5f on soft ground in 59.89s. Ski Angel was a further ¼ length back in third at 6/5. Bonito Cavalo (unsuitable ground), Henery Hawk (unsuitable ground), Supremissy (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
2:18 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
King Of The Jungle (IRE) 6yo · 9-11 |
Billy Garritty Michael & David Easterby | — | 4/1 | 59 |
| 2 |
Great Profit (IRE) 3yo · 9-6 |
Barry McHugh Gary Harrison | 1¼ l | 66/1 | 60 |
| 3 |
Ski Angel (GB) 6yo · 8-12 |
Jack Mitchell R Mike Smith | ¼ l | 6/5FAV | 46 |
| 4 |
Keep The Gold (GB) 4yo · 9-10 · b |
Lewis Edmunds Michael Dods | ¼ l | 16/1 | 58 |
| 5 |
Auntie Jo (GB) 4yo · 9-8 · b |
Sam James Katie Scott | 1¾ l | 20/1 | 56 |
| 6 |
Wee Mary (IRE) 4yo · 9-3 · h · claim 3lb |
Amie Waugh Jim Goldie | ¼ l | 3/1 | 54 |
| 7 |
Royal Duke (GB) 5yo · 8-12 · claim 5lb |
Rhys Elliott R Mike Smith | ¼ l | 9/1 | 51 |
| 8 |
Regal Dream (GB) 3yo · 8-13 · b |
Tom Eaves Kevin Ryan | 4½ l | 40/1 | 53 |
Non-runners: Bonito Cavalo (unsuitable ground), Henery Hawk (unsuitable ground), Supremissy (unsuitable ground)
Ayr 2:18 returns
2:18 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 2:18 at Ayr on Saturday 20 June 2026?
King Of The Jungle, ridden by Billy Garritty and trained by Michael & David Easterby, at a starting price of 4/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Ski Angel, the 6/5 favourite, finished third, 1½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
59.89s over 5f on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Bonito Cavalo (unsuitable ground), Henery Hawk (unsuitable ground), Supremissy (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
