UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

GAILLIMH A STOR did little wrong when finishing second here on his seasonal debut earlier in the month and compensation could await today if producing a similar performance. Community Rebel finished just under three lengths behind the selection in fourth that day and, with improvement a distinct possibility following that first start under Rules, he rates the chief threat. Largy Shark and Monochromix both make their first appearance over hurdles and may chase the aforementioned duo home.
Prediction : 1st Gaillimh A Stor 2nd Community Rebel 3rd Largy Shark

A good handful of these have scope to make good progress over hurdles and the likes of Gold Emery, Whistleinthedark and Gentleman De Mai all appeal as worthy of serious consideration at this level. However, CHARM OFFENSIVE has shown a real zest for racing at Ayr and, having also shown improvement with cheekpieces applied on her last two outings, this return to familiar surroundings can help her defy top weight for a third course success.
Prediction : 1st Charm Offensive 2nd Gold Emery 3rd Whistleinthedark

CARNFUNNOCK had displayed good form in bumpers before getting off the mark at Down Royal earlier this month, and the son of Getaway is fancied to strike on his hurdling bow today. Maughold Head finished second behind an impressive winner over C&D last time out and he must be respected with improvement likely. The lightly-raced Paramaribo is another to consider following a handful of creditable efforts on the Flat, while One Mill Harbour shouldn't be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Carnfunnock 2nd Maughold Head 3rd Paramaribo

Gold Cup Bailly is a fascinating Irish contender on the back of an impressive chase debut success at Wexford. He carries top weight, though, and may struggle to successfully give DOCTOR KEN weight and a beating, as Olly Murphy's charge left a lasting impression when winning on his chase bow at Aintree earlier this month. Captain Quint got no further than the first at Newcastle on Saturday but did win well at Hexham the time before, while better is expected from Hasty Brook now he swaps hurdles for fences.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Ken 2nd Gold Cup Bailly 3rd Captain Quint

PRONTOANITA chased home an impressive winner on her racecourse debut at Aintree a few weeks ago and the daughter of Reliable Man could be hard to beat based on that evidence. Lemoine was a place behind the selection on that occasion and has five lengths to find if he is going to reverse that form. Esprit Du Potier and Dino Bellagio both have eye-catching pedigrees and are newcomers to note.
Prediction : 1st Prontoanita 2nd Lemoine 3rd Esprit Du Potier

Spark Of Madness appeared to appreciate the step up in trip to win at Newcastle 19 days ago and is likely to remain competitive off just 2lb higher. His stablemate Caboy runs well fresh and can't be ruled out, with Bak Rocky another to consider after a promising introduction to chasing last month. However, DIAKOSAINT, a winner of a point-to-point, rates an intriguing chase debutant and may have more to offer in this sphere off a basement mark.
Prediction : 1st Diakosaint 2nd Spark Of Madness 3rd Caboy

KINGSTON BRIDGE cruised to success in a similar contest at Kelso on his debut and with 7lb claimer Dylan Johnston booked to ride today, he's fancied defy the 7lb penalty incurred for that success to score in again. Largy Valley was pulled up on his sole point-to-point start but he must be respected for the Simon Crawford team, who often do well here, while Bluebell Glen has an appealing profile and she heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kingston Bridge 2nd Largy Valley 3rd Bluebell Glen