UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Beat Box finished a good second at Hexham last month, his first start following wind surgery, and James Ewart's six-year-old ought to play a leading role this afternoon, but preference is for SULLIVAN'S BROW. A winner at Uttoxeter in January, the son of Flemensfirth was not disgraced at Leicester earlier this month when returning from a 272-day absence. The drop in trip should suit and Theo Gillard's 3lb claim ought to further aid his chances. Sanosuke heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sullivans Brow 2nd Beat Box 3rd Sanosuke

It is hard to look past the Anthony Honeyball-trained SAILING GRACE, who arrives in this having secured a comfortable victory on her racecourse bow at Newton Abbot in October. She does have to shoulder a 7lb penalty for that success, though, but it is likely there is more in her locker and that may not be enough to hold her back today. Noble Intrigue steps up in trip following a creditable fourth at Wetherby earlier this month and is feared ahead of Smart Deal.
Prediction : 1st Sailing Grace 2nd Noble Intrigue 3rd Smart Deal

This can go the way of IVAR, who showed up well when second on his debut for this stable at Bangor-on-Dee in November. The five-year-old has undergone wind surgery subsequently, and may be able see off Ruby Island, who won a bumper at Hexham in March and finished a respectable fourth in a Listed contest at Cheltenham last month. Eloi Du Puy and Prince Of Perth can also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Ivar 2nd Ruby Island 3rd Eloi Du Puy

LOCK'S CORNER has looked revitalised since returning from a short break at the end of the summer and seems to have enjoyed himself back over hurdles lately. He is 7lb higher than his win at Catterick last month but still looks fairly treated in comparison to his peak form over fences. Gold Emery has tons of scope for improvement and rates as another serious contender, while Rae Des Champs and Eternally Yours are others that can also be fancied to go well.
Prediction : 1st Locks Corner 2nd Gold Emery 3rd Rae Des Champs

STEP ABOVE made a pleasing start over timber here last month and the manner of that performance suggested that he has the potential to make up into a useful stayer. Are U Wise To That's hurdling debut success at Uttoxeter will need to be improved on, but his bumper win at Warwick last March saw him beat a useful type of Nicky Henderson's and he commands plenty of respect. Choosethenews and Home Sweet Highway appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Step Above 2nd Are U Wise To That 3rd Choosethenews

This has the potential to turn into a head-to-head between the Lucinda Russell-trained pair Destiny Is All and RETURN FIRE, with slight preference for the latter. The son of Leading Light has been a revelation since switching to fences and the hat-trick looks very much on the cards with Patrick Wedge taking off a handy 7lb. Lord Roco has gone close on each of his chase outings and there is no reason to suggest why he won't be thereabouts again.
Prediction : 1st Return Fire 2nd Destiny Is All 3rd Lord Roco

LISLORAN landed a serious gamble when successful over this course and distance last month, beating the reopposing Ardera Cross, and with further improvement likely, Russell Ross' charge is fancied to uphold that form and follow up. Sputnik won here from a 6lb lower mark in October and he's more than capable of being involved this afternoon, along with The Electrician, who appears to have a little less on his plate now following a below-par effort. Warriors Story sports a first-time tongue-tie and shouldn't be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Lisloran 2nd Ardera Cross 3rd Sputnik