UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

DARK COMPANY wasn't disgraced when fourth at Wolverhampton on his latest outing and the five-year-old, who was dropped 1lb by the handicapper, appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to gain his first success on turf. Far From A Ruby boasts a decent record at this track and is likely to be competitive following her recent fourth at Southwell. Last year's winner Cosa Sara could easily bounce back from her return effort at Bath and is noted along with Bulls Aye.
Prediction : 1st Dark Company 2nd Far From A Ruby 3rd Cosa Sara

This represents a drop in class for JORDAN ELECTRICS, who is entitled to improve for an encouraging comeback run over this trip at Musselburgh last month. Off the same mark, he is fancied to go well, but the reopposing Bert Kibbler is another to consider now rated 2lb lower following that effort 26 days ago when he wasn't beaten too far by the selection. Sixcor makes his return to action following a decent fourth at Pontefract last September and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jordan Electrics 2nd Bert Kibbler 3rd Sixcor

HEY LYLA remains a maiden after seven starts, but she continues to run well in defeat. Charlie Johnston's filly sets the standard on official ratings and must hold every chance of opening her account, providing she can run to a similar level. Purnika boasts an appealing pedigree and she merits the utmost respect on debut, while Out Of Mischief, who finished a good fourth at Wolverhampton in November, has the ability to go close too.
Prediction : 1st Hey Lyla 2nd Purnika 3rd Out Of Mischief

FLYLIKEANEAGLE struck by three lengths at Musselburgh last time on his return to the Flat, and the six-year-old gelding was raised 6lb for that effort. The quicker conditions are unlikely to trouble him and, with Brandon Wilkie claiming 7lb, he could prove very tough to beat. An interesting contender is Alpine Sierra, who makes his return to action after having a wind operation and tries a first-time tongue-tie, which could eke out improvement. Star Shield is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Flylikeaneagle 2nd Alpine Sierra 3rd Star Shield

OUR ABSENT FRIENDS has been in excellent form on the all-weather and a mere 2lb rise for his most recent success at Newcastle may not be enough to stop him going in again. Stepping back up in trip looks like another plus and he can see off the capable Water Of Leith and Thaki, who performed well on his first start for new connections last month.
Prediction : 1st Our Absent Friends 2nd Thaki 3rd Water Of Leith

Kalahari Prince hasn't shown much in two starts this season, but that may all change with the application of a first-time visor potentially making a difference. Graces Quest was a consistent performer last season and she has to be of interest, despite dropping in trip. The vote, though, goes to BERRY EDGE. He was knocking on the door on several occasions in 2022 and this may be the time to catch him as he returns from a break.
Prediction : 1st Berry Edge 2nd Kalahari Prince 3rd Graces Quest

All three of CLASSY AL's career wins have come at this track and this looks like another ideal opportunity returning from a 210-day break. Conditions look to be in his favour and he is narrowly preferred to the consistent Novak and Judgment Call, who ran a fine race on his return at Musselburgh last month and he is entitled to improve for that reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Classy Al 2nd Judgment Call 3rd Novak