A restricted capacity 15,000 racegoers meant it wasn’t the busiest ever renewal of the Scottish Grand National in terms of attendance.
But after the Ayr grandstand lay empty for two years it was a roaring return for Scottish racing's big day.
The sun shone as fans finally returned having witnessed the cancellation of the 2020 meeting while it was a closed door affair the following year.
There was even the curiosity of 2021's big race taking place while a certain football match was going on in Glasgow.
But Saturday was all about the racing action as punters acted on their best tips and were glued to the results as they rolled in.
It's not often the action north of the border is so close to the Aintree Grand National and that was always going to have an effect in terms of participation, though the bookmakers’ odds suggested we were likely to be in for a very open contest in the big one.
Here's how every race finished at Ayr.
1.15 Scotty Brand Handicap Chase (Listed)
1. Return Ticket 11/1
2. Malystic 7/2
3. Gold Des Bois 5/1
1.50 CPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase
1. Dusart 2/1 f
2. Sounds Russian 5/1
3. Now Where Or When 22/1
2.25 Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2)
1. Anna Bonina 6/1
2. West Cork 5/2f
3. Onemorefortheroad 3/1
3.00 Jordan Electrics Ltd Future Champion Novices' Chase (Grade 2)
1. Do Your Job 11/8f
2. Minella Drama 2/1
3. Il Ridoto 7/1
3.35 Coral Scottish Grand National (Grade 3)
1. Win My Wings 13/2
2. Kitty's Light 13/2
3. Major Dundee 9/1
4. Fidux 66/1
5. Ashtown Lad 10/1
6. Prime Venture 50/1
7. The Wolf 14/1
4.10 Tennent's Handicap Hurdle
1. Bass Rock 10/11f
2. Enemy Coast Ahead 15/8
4.45 Trump Turnberry 'Hands & Heels' Finale Handicap Hurdle
1. Getareason 9/2
2. Could Be Trouble 9/2
3. Better Getalong 16/1
5.15 Golf Inn Prestwick Open National Hunt Flat Race
1. Autumn Return 11/4f
2. Magic Wave 9/2
3. Idem 8/1
