"Richard and I stated when we bought the course five years ago that our intentions were to restore Ayr to its former glory and to ensure a long-term sustainable future as Scotland's only grade one track, " said Macdonald.

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Its purpose is to track historic valuations of investment-grade art.

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Comedian Dave Gorman was on track for a career as a mathematician: an A grade at "A level", an "S" level and a place on a maths degree course at Manchester University.

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Two ratings agencies have warned that Hungary could lose its investment-grade credit rating due to its weak growth outlook and unpredictable policy track.

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