UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

AUBIS WALK is a good starting point, as she is unlucky not to be coming into this on the back of a win having just been touched off in the closing stages over 2m5f at Kelso last month. Her jumping was solid that day and, with the likelihood that others will set a decent tempo, this daughter of Walk In The Park is a prime contender. Champagnesocialist is the obvious danger, with Our Pink Lady also considered.
Prediction : 1st Aubis Walk 2nd Champagnesocialist 3rd Our Pink Lady

DOT COTTON placed on her most recent outing over 2m at this track and, given that she went third towards the finish on that occasion, a stiffer stamina test could be what she needs to record her best run to date. Your Place is expected to give the selection plenty to think about having been denied by a length over an extended 2m 6f at Kelso last November, while Lewa House is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Dot Cotton 2nd Your Place 3rd Lewa House

MASKED CRUSADER may well have had things in hand at Musselburgh when unseating at the last and the son of Masked Marvel can gain compensation off a 1lb higher mark. Conditions look to be in his favour again and he can see off the hat-trick seeking Paddy The Horse, who is of serious interest on his chasing debut. Champ De Gane has shown a level of form in Ireland that may see him be competitive on this occasion.
Prediction : 1st Masked Crusader 2nd Paddy The Horse 3rd Champ De Gane

ROCCO STORM has progressed well on his recent starts over fences, winning two of his last three outings at Hexham and Sedgefield, and the eight-year-old, who was denied a hat-trick of victories when last seen in November, is expected to be a cut above the opposition. Silken Moonlight has to enter calculations on her return to the larger obstacles following a spin over hurdles at Southwell, having won twice in July 2021. Others for the shortlist include Ardera Cross and Coolmoyne.
Prediction : 1st Rocco Storm 2nd Silken Moonlight 3rd Ardera Cross

Kilbrainy wasn't beaten far at Musselburgh last time and holds obvious claims dropped in both trip and class, but a chance is taken on handicap debutant FIA FUINIDH. He has improved in each of his three hurdle starts to date and an opening mark of 102 looks fair. Hashtag Lord is another handicap newcomer to note, while Agilulf and Irish raider Kinnegad Lad add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Fia Fuinidh 2nd Kilbrainy 3rd Hashtag Lord

Marginal preference is for ISENAY, who showed up well for a long way in the valuable Goffs Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown last April. This is an easier task and, with his stable in fine form, the five-year-old can see off the likes of Esprit Du Potier and Lucky Soldier, who both ran with promise on their debuts when second over C&D. Chance The Robin should not be underestimated either for shrewd connections.
Prediction : 1st Isenay 2nd Esprit Du Potier 3rd Lucky Soldier