UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

NONBINDING got off the mark over this trip at Navan a couple of starts ago and then didn't appear to relish the step up to 2m3f at Downpatrick. Back down in distance, the five-year-old could be hard to stop. Glory Bridge is an obvious threat to the selection having won a bumper at Sedgefield earlier in the year, although he will have to improve to score again here. Others to note are Pats Dream and Chapel Green.
Prediction : 1st Nonbinding 2nd Glory Bridge 3rd Pats Dream

DEDANSER showed plenty of ability over hurdles last term, but he always looked the type to make a better chaser in time so Donald McCain's six-year-old is taken to make a winning start over fences off what looks a very workable mark. Son Of The Somme is another who could be better his timber form over the larger obstacles, while Sputnik bring some good chasing experience to the table and can fare best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Dedanser 2nd Son Of The Somme 3rd Sputnik

Runner-up in the Martin Pipe at one stage in his career, DALLAS DES PICTONS has been a largely frustrating sort since then but his most recent effort over fences at Carlisle signalled a return to form. New trainer Dianne Sayer may well have found the key to him and he is narrowly preferred to the returning Wakool, who was so progressive in this sphere throughout last season. Irish raider Everybreathyoutake and Silver Flyer can also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Dallas Des Pictons 2nd Wakool 3rd Everybreathyoutake

It's more than possible that Readysteadybeau will progress now tackling the larger obstacles, although this trip may prove on the sharp side and a chance is taken that BUSTER VALENTINE returns in the same form as when last seen falling at Newcastle in April. The nine-year-old looked likely to play a part before that mishap and could gain compensation if ready to roll. Elvis Mail has been given a chance by the handicapper and rates next best, ahead of Getaway Goldie.
Prediction : 1st Buster Valentine 2nd Readysteadybeau 3rd Elvis Mail

Traprain Law has shown a liking for making the running and can help to ensure this is a truly-run affair. Collingham is also capable of racing near the speed and has to be high on the list for consideration following his recent Wetherby triumph. However, the three-year-old SHETLAND TONY gets plenty of weight from those rivals and he can take full advantage to break his duck.
Prediction : 1st Shetland Tony 2nd Collingham 3rd Traprain Law

With the majority of these having their first run of the campaign, a chance is taken on the race-fit IF NOT FOR DYLAN taking advantage. He was narrowly denied at Carlisle just over a fortnight ago and makes plenty of appeal receiving weight all round. Dubai Days had a fine time of it last season, winning three times in total, and is likely to be thereabouts. Slanelough has gone well when fresh in the past and his trainer struck with two of her three runners last weekend.
Prediction : 1st If Not For Dylan 2nd Dubai Days 3rd Slanelough

With no form in the book, a chance is taken on LARGY RAY. The 30,000-euro purchase is a half-brother to bumper winner Pride Of The Braid, as well as a useful jumper in A Little Magic, and the son of Westerner should appreciate forecast ground conditions. County Antrim-based Stuart Crawford enlists the help of champion jockey Brian Hughes aboard the gelding, so a bold debut bid appears likely. Torosay can follow him home ahead of Lucky Soldier, while Heart Above isn't discounted either.
Prediction : 1st Largy Ray 2nd Torosay 3rd Lucky Soldier