UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

ZAMBEZI FIX appears the pick of the Irish raiders, representing leading handler Gordon Elliott. The Cheveley Park-owned gelding wasn't disgraced on his first try up in trip over the Christmas period and appears a winner in waiting. Mayo Star looked one to keep an eye on when trained by the late Malcolm Jefferson and is interesting on his debut for Nicky Richards. The Ferry Master is also noted following an encouraging Rules debut at Hexham.
Prediction : 1st Zambezi Fix 2nd Mayo Star 3rd The Ferry Master

ESCARIA TEN improved from his hurdling bow to get off the mark at Cork earlier in the month when stepped up to 3m for the first time. The six-year-old remains open to further progression over this trip and could prove too strong for Carlisle winner Empire Steel, who beat Skiddaw Tara by 12 lengths. Western Aussie should have more to offer after shaping well on his return to action at Wetherby.
Prediction : 1st Escaria Ten 2nd Empire Steel 3rd Western Aussie

DALI MAIL finished third behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Cornerstone Lad over hurdles at Wetherby in November and followed that up with a victory on his chasing debut at Newcastle. The seven-year-old jumped sharply there and is fancied to confirm form with Glinger Flame (fourth), despite a big swing in the weights. Saint Freule should be competitive dropping back in distance, while Gordon Elliott runners are always worth a second glance here and his Isle Of Destiny makes some appeal.
Prediction : 1st Dali Mail 2nd Glinger Flame 3rd Saint Freule

SAMSTOWN seemed to improve for the application of blinkers (worn again) when winning impressively at Kelso three weeks ago and the veteran could be hard to beat off just 6lb higher in the ratings. Teddy Tee was also successful last time and that form suggests that he could prove to be the main threat. Another Emotion, Diamond Brig and Speak Of The Devil also warrant respect in a competitive event.
Prediction : 1st Samstown 2nd Teddy Tee 3rd Speak Of The Devil

ALOOMOMO was having his second start for Sandy Thomson when striking over this distance at Kelso last time and, even under a 7lb penalty, he is expected to remain competitive given he won off 12lb higher for Warren Greatrex in the past (albeit it was in 2015). Talkofgold is holding her form well and is the one expected to put up most resistance, while Calivigny also has strong claims now dropping back to a more suitable trip.
Prediction : 1st Aloomomo 2nd Talkofgold 3rd Calivigny

THAT'S MY DUBAI battled her way to victory over further at Catterick earlier this month, and Rebecca Menzies' consistent seven-year-old can prove just as effective back down in trip as she looks to follow up off a 5lb higher mark. Longtimesincejaspr is interesting making her first appearance for Julia Brooke following almost a year off the track, while Hermanus and On We Go are both capable of making the podium.
Prediction : 1st Thats My Dubai 2nd Longtimesincejaspr 3rd On We Go

SPORTY YANKEE was no match for a well-handicapped rival here earlier in the month but the assessor has left him on the same mark and the step back up in distance is unlikely to prove any issue for the Irish raider. The booking of Richard Johnson is a notable positive and he could prove too strong for Aniknam, a winner at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve, and last year's heroine Emma Beag.
Prediction : 1st Sporty Yankee 2nd Aniknam 3rd Emma Beag