Result · Ayr · Thursday 17 September 2026

2:00 Ayr result: Opal Storm wins the Brandinghub For Signs & Graphics Handicap Stakes

Class 55f flatGoing Good To Soft20 ranTime 1m 2.64sWinner's prize £4,711
Opal Storm silks
Winner

Opal Storm (GB)

6yo mare · 8-11 · tongue strap and cheekpieces
Jockey P. J. McDonald · Trainer Brian Rothwell
Owner Brian Rothwell Racing · By Hot Streak (IRE) out of Dark Opal (IRE)

22/1Starting price

Opal Storm won the 2:00 at Ayr on Thursday 17 September 2026, beating Thunderstorm Katie by ½ length. Ridden by P. J. McDonald for trainer Brian Rothwell, the six-year-old was sent off at 22/1 and covered the 5f on good to soft ground in 1m 2.64s. Lucius Aurelius was a further ¼ length back in third at 40/1. Startling was a non-runner.

2:00 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs

PosHorseJockey / trainerBtnSPOR
1
Opal Storm silks
Opal Storm (GB) 6yo · 8-11 · tp
 P. J. McDonald Brian Rothwell — 22/1 55
2
Thunderstorm Katie silks
Thunderstorm Katie (GB) 5yo · 9-5 · claim 5lb
 Lauren Young Jim Goldie ½ l 10/1 68
3
Lucius Aurelius silks
Lucius Aurelius (GB) 4yo · 8-11 · p
 M. P. Sheehy Kevin Ryan ¼ l 40/1 55
4
Oriental Prince silks
 Paul Mulrennan Jim Goldie ¾ l 9/2FAV 69
5
Falcon Queen silks
Falcon Queen (IRE) 3yo · 8-7
 Andrew Mullen R. Mike Smith 1 l 20/1 52
6
Vince L'Amour silks
Vince L'Amour (IRE) 5yo · 9-12 · tb
 David Allan Tim Easterby ¼ l 17/2 70
7
Justmyluck silks
Justmyluck (GB) 3yo · 9-6 · h
 William Pyle Linda Perratt ¼ l 50/1 65
8
Emperor's Son silks
Emperor's Son (IRE) 5yo · 9-11
 Joanna Mason Samantha & Jacqueline Coward ¼ l 50/1 69
9
Whiskey Kisses silks
 Jason Hart R. Mike Smith 1¼ l 8/1 62
10
King's Crown silks
King's Crown (IRE) 6yo · 9-11 · tp
 Sean Kirrane Michael Dods ½ l 22/1 69
11
Hi Lord silks
Hi Lord (GB) 4yo · 9-5 · v
 Tom Eaves Stephen Hanlon l 10/1 63
12
Great Profit silks
Great Profit (IRE) 3yo · 9-11
 Barry McHugh Stephen Hanlon ¾ l 15/2 70
13
Knicks silks
Knicks (IRE) 5yo · 9-4 · tv
 Billy Garritty Michael & David Easterby ¼ l 11/1 62
14
Thistle Nil silks
Thistle Nil (IRE) 4yo · 9-5 · claim 5lb
 Rhys Elliott Jim Goldie 1 l 22/1 68
15
Lion's House silks
Lion's House (GB) 5yo · 9-9
 Paddy Bradley Linda Perratt ½ l 18/1 67
16
The Caltonian silks
The Caltonian (GB) 7yo · 9-9
 Clifford Lee Linda Perratt 3¾ l 11/2 67
17
Never Dark silks
Never Dark (GB) 9yo · 8-10 · p
 Saffie Osborne Iain Jardine ½ l 14/1 54
18
Edgewater Drive silks
Edgewater Drive (IRE) 5yo · 9-4 · t
 Greg Fairley Wilf Storey ¼ l 33/1 62
19
Simba's Pride silks
Simba's Pride (GB) 3yo · 9-7
 Mark Winn Michael Dods ¼ l 18/1 66
20
Pockley silks
Pockley (GB) 8yo · 8-0 · claim 7lb
 Lexie Clarkson Linda Perratt 6½ l 100/1 51

Non-runner: Startling

Ayr 2:00 returns

Tote win£29.60Per £1 stake
Tote place£6.10 £3 £10 £2.30Per £1 stake
Exacta£427.201st and 2nd in order
CSF£234.16Computer straight forecast
Tricast£8750.371st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£01st, 2nd and 3rd in order

2:00 Ayr result: FAQs

Who won the 2:00 at Ayr on Thursday 17 September 2026?

Opal Storm, ridden by P. J. McDonald and trained by Brian Rothwell, at a starting price of 22/1.

Did the favourite win?

No. Oriental Prince, the 9/2 favourite, finished fourth, 1½ lengths behind the winner.

What was the winning time?

1m 2.64s over 5f on good to soft ground.

Were there any non-runners?

Yes: Startling. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.

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