UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

SALADAM was unable to justify favouritism when finishing second here last month, but the six-year-old still holds leading claims on that performance and looks the one to beat. Hold Up La Colmine has recorded a string of creditable efforts in defeat in similar contests and is feared most. Bellaney Lord appeared to be running a better race before unseating his rider late on at Down Royal last month and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Saladam 2nd Hold Up La Colmine 3rd Bellaney Lord

With just the four runners heading to post and marginal preference is for the Sandy Thomson-trained BASS ROCK, who arrives in this having just been denied over an extended 2m3f at Wetherby in December. He may appreciate a shorter stamina test given he was headed inside the final furlong on that occasion, but Richmond Lake bolted up on his latest start and can give the selection plenty to think about. One Fine Man is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Bass Rock 2nd Richmond Lake 3rd One Fine Man

BENASSI was successful on his second start under Rules at Uttoxeter last month and another bold showing like beckons as there should be a lot more to come. L Anamour adds further spice to the race for powerful connections and he can be expected to go well, while it might also be worth considering Fortescue Wood, who has won a bumper and novice hurdle at this track.
Prediction : 1st Benassi 2nd L Anamour 3rd Fortescue Wood

A case can be made for plenty of these but none more so than BOBBY BOW, who was second on his return from a 642-day break at Ffos Las last month. That was his chasing debut and the nine-year-old is entitled to improve for the experience. Ardera Cross and Wee Small Hours are recent winners who merit consideration, while Gold Emery edges out The Jad Factor and Rowdy Rustler to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bobby Bow 2nd Ardera Cross 3rd Wee Small Hours

A taking winner at Musselburgh last time out, there should be plenty more to come from CORAL BLUE as he looks to follow up off a 6lb higher mark. He can get the better of the C&D winner So Many Roads and Foster'sisland. Curious Times is another who arrives here with valid form claims, while Glentruan and Lissen To The Lady complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Coral Blue 2nd Fostersisland 3rd So Many Roads

Jessiemac sets the standard after finishing second over C&D earlier in the month and a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. There are, however, two interesting handicap debutants who are up markedly in distance. Farne Island and GALE FORCE ONE are respected with a chance taken on the latter. The Nicky Richards inmate has a 703-day absence to overcome, but she's bred to be a lot better than her current mark and may prove a different proposition in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Gale Force One 2nd Farne Island 3rd Jessiemac

ESPRIT DU POTIER sets a lofty standard on the back of an impressive win over C&D last month. Conditions may be different on this occasion but he is bred to go on better ground and may have too much for the likes of intriguing newcomer I Am No Risk. The Stuart Crawford stable have a great record around here and Giacosa should not be dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st Esprit Du Potier 2nd Giacosa 3rd I Am No Risk