Scottish Grand National Festival: Race times, Ladies’ Day and dress code
The festival will see thousands of racing fans descend on the west coast town for one of the biggest meetings in Scottish racing.
What are the race times?
On Friday, 12 April, the first race is due to set off at 1.50pm, with the last race starting at 5.05pm.
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Hide AdOn Saturday, 13 April, the first race will begin at 1.25pm with the Scottish Grand National at 3.35pm and the final race setting off at 5.20pm.
The full racecards for each day are below.
Friday
Stagecoach West Scotland Novices' Hurdle, 1.50pm
Remus Uomo Handicap Hurdle, 2.20pm
Seko Logistics Novices' Handicap Hurdle, 2.55pm
Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase (listed race), 3.25pm
Barr Environmental Chase (A novices' limited handicap), 4pm
Smart Money's on Coral Seafield Trophy Mares' Handicap Hurdle (NHMOPS bonus race), 4.30pm
Fosters Your Local Family Funeral Directors Handicap Hurdle, 5.05pm
Saturday
Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (listed race), 1.25pm
J&D Pierce Novices' Champion Handicap Chase, 1.55pm
CPMS Scottish Champion Hurdle (a limited handicap), 2.25pm
Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase, 3pm
Coral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase, 3.35pm
Ayrshire Hospice Land O Burns Starlight Walk Handicap Hurdle, 4.10pm
Purvis Marquees Racing Excellence 'Hands and Heels' Finale Handicap Hurdle, 4.45pm
Procast Building Contractors Ltd Standard Open National Hunt Flat, 5.20pm
What’s the dress code and when is Ladies' Day?
Ladies' Day at the Scottish Grand National Festival is on Friday, 12 April.
According to the festival's website: "Glamour is very much the order of the day. Hats and fascinators are optional but on display in abundance."
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Hide AdIf you are lucky enough to be watching from the hospitality seats, smart dress is encouraged with men generally wearing suits and women dressing up.
In the Club Stand, smart casual is accepted but no ripped/torn denims or trainers are permitted.
For those in the Grandstand there is no formal dress code but football colours are banned and only tasteful fancy dress is allowed.