Medical emergency at Ayr Racecourse leads to 28-minute delay as ambulance rushes to scene
Racing on the first day of the Scottish Grand National was delayed by almost half an hour due to a medical emergency in the crowd.
It's been reported that an ambulance was quickly on the scene as medics came to the aid of the racegoer, who was taken ill.
The second race of the day was due to take place at 2.05pm.
Racing had been delayed indefinitely, but later resumed 28 minutes later.
Commenting on the situation, Racing TV presenter Gordon Brown said: "There's going to be no more than a short delay, we hope, due to a medical emergency in the grandstand.
"The paramedics are currently attending to someone.
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"Let's hope we get a positive outcome.
"It has been dealt with very quickly, but we know no more than that.
"But due to that medical emergency there will be a slight delay to our second race of the day."
Fellow presenter Tom Stanley meanwhile stated: "We hope the individual subject to that medical emergency recovers and is OK.
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"It's obviously pretty serious at the moment given that delay.
"The individual is receiving the best care and attention there. Fingers crossed it all works out."
As per rules regarding available ambulances on the track, racing was not allowed to get back underway until all are free for use.
After almost 30 minutes, attendees were able to watch the delayed 2m hurdle contest, which saw Roxanne ride to victory on her hurdling debut.
Roxanne's win earned trainer Dan Skelton a cool £8,168.
The first race of the day begun at 1.30pm with the Slater Menswear Handicap Hurdle.
Jockey Jonjo O'Neill Jr rode Wilful to victory, who had been 9/2 going into the race.
The Scottish Grand National concludes on Saturday with legendary trainer Willie Mullins hoping for success across both days.