UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

The market should prove informative in this race full of newcomers, with a tentative vote going to JEHANGEER. Kevin Ryan's colt is a brother to dual Group 1-winning sprinter Hello Youmzain and he will take some stopping if he has inherited even a fraction of that ability. Army Ethos ticks plenty of boxes and could prove the chief threat, more so given his trainer's respectable strike-rate at the course, with Dingwall making most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Jehangeer 2nd Army Ethos 3rd Dingwall

This can go the way of FREEDOM FLYER, who must hold every chance if building upon a strong runner-up effort over C&D earlier in the month. Ruth Carr's charge gets in here off an unchanged mark and he is preferred to the likes of Giselles Izzy and Kraken Power, who has been in consistent form on the all-weather this year and may be able to continue that back on turf.
Prediction : 1st Freedom Flyer 2nd Kraken Power 3rd Giselles Izzy

PINK CARNATION (second) had Crystal Caprice (fifth) well behind on her first start of the season in the Nottinghamshire Oaks, which was much improved form than she had shown prior, suggesting she has taken a big step forward over the winter. The daughter of Territories is fancied to cope with these quicker conditions and go one better. Al Husn will find this an easier assignment than the Dahlia at Newmarket, where she was a six-length second, and she is expected to mount another bold bid.
Prediction : 1st Pink Carnation 2nd Al Husn 3rd Crystal Caprice

Star Shield regained the winning thread when registering a clear-cut verdict in a small-field C&D handicap, but he doesn't have nearly as much scope for improvement as MOUNTBATTEN. Archie Watson's gelding built on a decent Brighton comeback when successful at Doncaster, and the rise from 7f should see him in an even better light. Ventura Rascal and Circles are interesting, with Hortzadar, Wadacre Grace and Flylikeaneagle all better than they showed last time.
Prediction : 1st Mountbatten 2nd Star Shield 3rd Ventura Rascal

SHABAABY was not beaten far when third over course and distance two starts ago and his most recent effort at Catterick over 6f suggested that a return to the minimum trip would suit. Modular Magic was not at his best last time but he should not be underestimated in this company, while Lockdown has to be of some interest on his debut for new connections. The shortlist is completed by Be Proud and Mr Beaufort.
Prediction : 1st Shabaaby 2nd Modular Magic 3rd Lockdown

A ready winner over C&D 16 days ago, it looks best to side with the unexposed MORNING SUN. The son of Muhaarar appeared to relish the switch to front-running tactics on that occasion and a similar showing here could see him defy a 6lb rise in the handicap. Irish raider Theophilos appeals as his main danger following last month's Tipperary success, while Innse Gall heads the remainder, although Zarabanda should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Morning Sun 2nd Theophilos 3rd Innse Gall

Successful over C&D last July, SHINE ON BRENDAN has been knocking on the door of late with a pair of runner-up efforts and this looks like an ideal opportunity for him to get back to winning ways. Hostelry arrives with similar claims and can give him the most to think about, along with Rogue Force, who has dropped down to a very attractive mark.
Prediction : 1st Shine On Brendan 2nd Hostelry 3rd Rogue Force