Result · Ayr · Tuesday 29 September 2026
2:38 Ayr result: What A Girl Wants wins the Weddings At Western House Hotel Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
What A Girl Wants won the 2:38 at Ayr on Tuesday 29 September 2026, beating the 6/5 favourite Naval Architect by 1¾ lengths. Ridden by Rowan Scott for trainer Nigel Tinkler, the two-year-old was sent off at 9/4 and covered the 6f on heavy ground in 1m 13.99s. Melody Man was a further 6½ lengths back in third at 3/1.
2:38 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What A Girl Wants (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 · h |
Rowan Scott Nigel Tinkler | — | 9/4 | 75 |
| 2 |
Naval Architect (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
M. P. Sheehy Adrian Keatley | 1¾ l | 6/5FAV | — |
| 3 |
Melody Man (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Jason Hart John & Sean Quinn | 6½ l | 3/1 | — |
| 4 |
Luna Lacy (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Jack Garritty Adrian Nicholls | 4½ l | 10/1 | — |
| 5 |
Sneakin Pete (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Andrew Mullen R. Mike Smith | ½ l | 250/1 | — |
| 6 |
Pirates Whisper (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 · claim 5lb |
Rhys Elliott R. Mike Smith | 2½ l | 66/1 | — |
Ayr 2:38 returns
2:38 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 2:38 at Ayr on Tuesday 29 September 2026?
What A Girl Wants, ridden by Rowan Scott and trained by Nigel Tinkler, at a starting price of 9/4.
Did the favourite win?
No. Naval Architect, the 6/5 favourite, finished second, 1¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 13.99s over 6f on heavy ground.




