UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Beyond Borders, Golden Trick and A Girl Named Ivy are respected newcomers and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of their chances, but it's hard to look beyond JEHANGEER. A full-brother to the yard's dual Group 1-winning sprinter Hello Youmzain, Kevin Ryan's colt showed promise on his introduction when second to Army Ethos, who gave that form a huge boost when going very close in the Coventry at Royal Ascot on Tuesday. Our Havana's debut form is also working out well.
Prediction : 1st Jehangeer 2nd Our Havana 3rd A Girl Named Ivy

The handicapper has given some respite to Strong Johnson, who should prove more competitive now 4lb lower than his recent fourth-placed finish at Catterick. Preference, however, is for last month's York winner KUWAIT CITY. John Butler's gelding impressed with the amount of ground he made up from an uncompromising position and a 6lb rise may underestimate him. Sir Titus is only 1lb higher than his runner-up effort on reappearance at Beverley in April and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kuwait City 2nd Strong Johnson 3rd Sir Titus

B Associates has been in cracking form this year and he has to be respected on the same mark as when he was only denied a four-timer by a nose at Doncaster last time. However, the Grant Tuer-trained RUN CMC is preferred, as he was only touched off by a short head at Wetherby over this trip latest and, with a better break this time, he could be the one to beat off 2lb higher. Last-time-out victor Caesars Pearl is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Run Cmc 2nd B Associates 3rd Caesars Pearl

KIHAVAH kept on well to score over 1m 4f at York on his most recent run and the six-year-old could prove tough to beat in his bid for a four-timer, despite a 7lb rise for the aforementioned success. He preceded that triumph with victories over that same C&D and over hurdles, and it seems he is yet to find his ceiling. It's Good To Laugh improved to finish third in the Chester Plate last month and is feared most off 1lb higher, while Scampi is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Kihavah 2nd Its Good To Laugh 3rd Scampi

ROYAL ACLAIM looked potentially the next sprinting superstar following her Listed success at York last summer and while things haven't gone entirely to plan since, James Tate's filly appears to have been found a suitable place to get back to winning ways. The four-year-old was inconvenienced by where she raced on her return in the Temple Stakes at Haydock and is worth another chance. Treasure Trove is entitled to progress from her comeback at Cork last month, while others to note include Nymphadora and Silent Words.
Prediction : 1st Royal Aclaim 2nd Treasure Trove 3rd Nymphadora

NOVAK arrives at the top of his game and a hat-trick looks a distinct possibility off only 4lb higher. Cold Stare ran one of his better races this season when runner-up at Leicester last month and the eight-year-old is feared most racing off the same mark in this contest. Slainte Mhath rated as a progressive sort on turf prior to her ninth-placed finish on the all-weather earlier in the month, and she shouldn't be underestimated now back on the grass.
Prediction : 1st Novak 2nd Cold Stare 3rd Slainte Mhath

Bonito Cavalo is sure to be popular for Jim Goldie after some good efforts in defeat over shorter, but better value may lie with another stepping up in trip in the shape of SAM'S CALL. The selection was noted keeping on well at the finish when beaten less than two lengths in a 6f handicap at Nottingham last week, and tackling 7f for the first time can unlock some improvement. Jkr Cobbler has obvious claims after his close-up third in a C&D handicap earlier in the month.
Prediction : 1st Sams Call 2nd Bonito Cavalo 3rd Jkr Cobbler