UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

VIVA VOCE was a cosy winner over 7f at Redcar last time and this looks like a nice opportunity to follow up that success with another victory. David and Nicola Barron's five-year-old has been raised 3lb for that one-length success and it may not be enough to stop him. Iron Sheriff (also engaged to run at Musselburgh on Friday) is a danger following a good second over 1m at Newcastle last month, while Chinese Spirit will appreciate the return to this track.
Prediction : 1st Viva Voce 2nd Iron Sheriff 3rd Chinese Spirit

ELZAAL has been knocking on the door of late and kept on well to get second over this trip at Pontefract on his latest outing. He has to be respected while in this sort of form and, given he is only 3lb higher than his last winning mark, should surely have a say in proceedings. Eternal Halo, third here on Monday, shades the danger vote ahead of recent C&D winner Wrecked It Ralph.
Prediction : 1st Elzaal 2nd Eternal Halo 3rd Wrecked It Ralph

This can go the way of AYR POET, who relished the return to this trip when winning here on Monday. Jim Goldie's charge is turned out quickly under a 4lb penalty but that looks manageable, and with similar conditions likely, the seven-year-old can follow up. Highwaygrey finished a good third over C&D on his latest outing and commands the utmost respect, along with Goodwood Glen, who ought to appreciate a drop in class.
Prediction : 1st Ayr Poet 2nd Highwaygrey 3rd Goodwood Glen

Thankuappreciate and TYRONE'S POPPY were both denied a clear run last time out and could fight out the finish, but it is the Tim Easterby-trained Catterick third who suffered the most and he may take the necessary step forward, assuming he can avoid any further trouble. Belsito is a well-bred newcomer who has to be of interest for the stable that won this last year.
Prediction : 1st Tyrones Poppy 2nd Thankuappreciate 3rd Belsito

Water Of Leith merits plenty of respect having won two of his last three starts, although he is 7lb higher than when scoring here on Monday. With that in mind, preference is for MAJESKI MAN, who was only beaten a length when finishing sixth at Beverley last week and that form gives him a big chance. Others who make the shortlist are Raydoun, Jackmeister Rudi and Novak.
Prediction : 1st Majeski Man 2nd Water Of Leith 3rd Raydoun

In this competitive contest, marginal preference is for MERRICOURT (also engaged to run at Musselburgh yesterday), who hit the line with plenty of conviction when second at this venue last month. The six-year-old can capitalise in these calmer waters and gets the nod off an unchanged mark. First Greyed gave a good account when second at Haydock and must be respected, while St Andrew's Castle completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Merricourt 2nd First Greyed 3rd St Andrews Castle

The John Quinn stable is in good form at present and this could be the day that FORESHADOW finally gets his head in front, having run second at Beverley last week. City Vaults must be of interest on the step up in trip, while Decoding showed at Carlisle in May that she is well capable of landing a race of this nature. Braes Of Doune is not to be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Foreshadow 2nd Decoding 3rd City Vaults