UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

In an open event, only a tentative vote can go to PARAMARIBO. Iain Jardine's charge shaped with promise over 2m4f on his handicap debut at Musselburgh last month, finishing third, and with the step up in trip likely to suit, he could take another step forward. Faithfulflyer has been in good form of late and he's fancied to play a leading role, along with recent Kelso scorer Shantou Moon. Others to note include Fortcanyon and Jessiemac.
Prediction : 1st Paramaribo 2nd Faithfulflyer 3rd Shantou Moon

MOUNT SOUTH was far from disgraced when finishing third on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter last month and Ian Williams' inmate may find this long journey a fruitful one. Something Golden was last seen running a fair third behind a handicap blot at Newcastle and, with this stiffer test expected to suit, he's feared most. Having A Barney finished third at Wetherby in January and the six-year-old merits respect off the same mark, while any market support for handicap debutant Serious Mickey could be worth noting.
Prediction : 1st Mount South 2nd Something Golden 3rd Having A Barney

EUCHAN FALLS has improved this year and having shown determination to force the result his way in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Musselburgh, a 5lb higher mark might not stop him from following up. Zwicky also won in a game manner on his latest start and is feared from just 4lb higher, while Smart Boyo receives weight from the rest and got closest to the selection in that Musselburgh contest. Bestiarius could also bounce back.
Prediction : 1st Euchan Falls 2nd Zwicky 3rd Smart Boyo

This can go the way of WITHOUT CONVICTION, who shaped with plenty of promise when staying on for fourth over C&D last month. Lucinda Russell's mare is now 3lb lower than her last winning mark and she gets the nod ahead of the likes of Bitasweetsymphony and Dragonfruit, who is well capable on his day. To The Limit is not out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Without Conviction 2nd Bitasweetsymphony 3rd Dragonfruit

THISTLE ASK was disappointing when stepping into handicap company over C&D at the beginning of last month, when fancied to give a solid account. However, the six-year-old is taken to bounce back with his sights lowered on this occasion. Bellaney Lord may benefit from the drop to 2m following a below-par display here. Skol is likely to appreciate reverting to hurdles and may fight it out for the placings along with Kingston Bridge and Melnik.
Prediction : 1st Thistle Ask 2nd Bellaney Lord 3rd Skol

RUBY ISLAND remains unbeaten over hurdles after completing the double at Wetherby in fine style last month and, despite now shouldering a double penalty, a hat-trick could be on the cards. Windtothelightning also has two successes over the smaller obstacles to her name and appears the chief threat after recently winning on her handicap debut at Market Rasen. Bridget Breeze boasts some decent bumper form and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Ruby Island 2nd Windtothelightning 3rd Bridget Breeze

Runner-up on his last two starts over C&D, CHAMP DE GANE has shown more than enough to suggest that he can get off the mark at the 11th time of asking under Rules. Better ground would hold no fears and he is preferred to the consistent Out On The Tear, who has not been outside the first three in his last five starts. Lake Takapuna and Netywell are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Champ De Gane 2nd Out On The Tear 3rd Netywell