Result · Ayr · Saturday 31 October 2026
12:43 Ayr result: The Skecher wins the Ben Arthur's Bothy Of Arrochar Ebf 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Race (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Class 42m hurdleGoing Good To Soft8 ranTime 3m 52.48sWinner's prize £5,446
Favourite The Skecher won the 12:43 at Ayr on Saturday 31 October 2026, beating King Kubala by length. Ridden by Tristan Durrell for trainer Dan Skelton, the five-year-old was sent off at 10/11 and covered the 2m on good to soft ground in 3m 52.48s. Bay Runner was a further 2½ lengths back in third at 18/1. Non-finishers: Jackson Court (unseated rider).
12:43 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Skecher (FR) 5yo · 11-0 |
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton | — | 10/11FAV | — |
| 2 |
King Kubala (IRE) 5yo · 11-0 |
Craig Nichol Sandy Thomson | l | 9/2 | — |
| 3 |
Bay Runner (IRE) 5yo · 11-0 |
Sean Quinlan Lizzie Quinlan | 2½ l | 18/1 | — |
| 4 |
Majordomo (FR) 4yo · 10-8 · claim 5lb |
Jack Power Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | ½ l | 5/2 | — |
| 5 |
Flaming Norman (IRE) 5yo · 11-0 |
Ryan Mania Adam Nicol | 9 l | 150/1 | — |
| 6 |
Battle Of Arsuf (IRE) 4yo · 10-13 |
Theo Gillard Donald McCain | 13 l | 12/1 | — |
| 7 |
Noble Thistle (IRE) 4yo · 10-13 |
Patrick Wadge Jackie Stephen | 17 l | 66/1 | — |
| UR |
Jackson Court (IRE) 5yo · 10-7 · claim 7lb · Unseated rider |
Dominic Hislop N. W. Alexander | — | 9/1 | — |
Ayr 12:43 returns
Tote win£1.91Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.10 £1.50 £2.70Per £1 stake
Exacta£6.301st and 2nd in order
CSF£6.59Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£40.601st, 2nd and 3rd in order
12:43 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 12:43 at Ayr on Saturday 31 October 2026?
The Skecher, ridden by Tristan Durrell and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 10/11.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. The Skecher won as the 10/11 favourite.
What was the winning time?
3m 52.48s over 2m on good to soft ground.
