UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Irish raider DRUMCONNOR LAD is rated 9lb higher than when winning over 2m1f at Leopardstown last time but is expected to mount another bold bid. C&D winner Ardera Cross is respected after winning at Musselburgh recently, while Clan Legend is afforded the utmost respect in view of his consistency and also his last run in second over an extended 2m3f at Wetherby, when shaping like a drop back in distance would suit.
Prediction : 1st Drumconnor Lad 2nd Ardera Cross 3rd Clan Legend

JESSIEMAC remains in cracking form despite failing to complete the hat-trick over an extended 2m7f at Newcastle and with this drop back in trip a positive, she rates the one to beat. Ulterior Motives is one from one in handicap company and certainly wasn't disgraced in a novices' event at Sedgefield last time. She merits consideration along with course winner Off The Hook and Animore, who will appreciate going back left-handed after hanging that way at Musselburgh last time out.
Prediction : 1st Jessiemac 2nd Ulterior Motives 3rd Animore

WHOSHOTTHESHERIFF hasn't run too badly on his last couple of starts in competitive handicaps around 2m at Ascot and Newbury and the step back up in distance, combined with the drop in class, can see Philip Kirby's gelding return to winning ways. His best performance this season came when runner-up over 2m3f at Haydock in November, and he gets the vote over The Con Man, who is better than his latest start at Ascot suggests, and Better Getalong, who placed at the course in January.
Prediction : 1st Whoshotthesheriff 2nd The Con Man 3rd Better Getalong

MAROWN was an impressive winner on his hurdling debut over C&D in January and that form was boosted when the second won by 10 lengths on his next start. With that in mind, the son of Milan is hard to oppose despite having to carry a penalty. Penny Blak could prove to be the main threat based on his bumper form, while Aloomomo is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Marown 2nd Penny Blak 3rd Aloomomo

Emma Beag was just over three lengths clear of Wind Of Hope when scoring in testing conditions over C&D and could have a say at the finish once again following a fair 5lb rise. However, preference is for AERO MAJESTIC, who was rejuvenated in the pointing field last year and is a very interesting raider for new handler Gordon Elliott. Border Victor thrived following wind surgery to finish second at Catterick and is worth a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Aero Majestic 2nd Emma Beag 3rd Border Victor

A wind operation did the trick with DONNA'S DELIGHT, who scored with something up his sleeve over slightly further here when last seen in January. A 6lb rise may underestimate how much left he had in the locker, and he can follow up today. No No Mac pays his way with minor money, but there are races of this nature still in him. Craiganboy showed a darker side to his nature when refusing to race at this venue, but went some way to atoning when runner-up at Musselburgh.
Prediction : 1st Donnas Delight 2nd No No Mac 3rd Craiganboy

CASTLE RUSHEN got the better of Democratic Oath (third) when scoring on his racecourse debut over C&D in January, winning with a good bit in hand. With improvement likely to be forthcoming, the son of Fame And Glory can confirm his superiority over Gordon Elliott's charge despite the penalty. Max Appeal is an interesting newcomer and must be noted, likewise point-to-point winner Midnight Legacy who debuts for the shrewd Philip Kirby stable.
Prediction : 1st Castle Rushen 2nd Midnight Legacy 3rd Democratic Oath