UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

A case can be made for several of these, including the unraced Individualism. A half-brother to the 2021 Gold Cup hero Subjectivist and Group 1-placed Sir Ron Priestley, Charlie Johnston's inmate would be foolish to dismiss. However, DARK ENCOUNTER can put his racecourse experience to good use and looks the one to beat following a staying-on second over 6f at Redcar last month. Cerulean Bay kept on well to score at Hamilton on his racecourse debut last month and is feared most under a 7lb penalty.
Prediction : 1st Dark Encounter 2nd Cerulean Bay 3rd Individualism

Call Me Ginger has stepped forward with each run this season and the seven-year-old makes plenty of appeal in his attempt for a third victory over course and distance. Walking On Clouds scored here on his penultimate start and warrants plenty of respect back at this level, having finished third in a stronger contest at Hamilton last time, but the vote goes to MONSIEUR KODI. Richard Fahey's gelding returned to winning ways at Thirsk when last seen and a 3lb rise is unlikely to stop him from progressing further.
Prediction : 1st Monsieur Kodi 2nd Call Me Ginger 3rd Walking On Clouds

Berry Edge followed his half-length second over course and distance with a near-miss at Beverley off this mark and another bold bid is expected. However, the top-weight may have to play second fiddle again, this time to HAVANA PARTY, who scored over this track and trip in style before going close to defying a 5lb rise over 1m1f at Hamilton last time. He likes it here and should appreciate the return to 1m2f. Broctune Red is feasibly treated on his early-season form, while Cosa Sara is interesting now upped in distance.
Prediction : 1st Havana Party 2nd Berry Edge 3rd Cosa Sara

Not beaten far on his last two starts over further, ALPINE STROLL should be well suited by the slight drop in trip and he can gain a first win since last August. Ed De Giles' charge is narrowly preferred to C&D winner Ravenscraig Castle and La Pulga, who won on his only go at this trip in June. Geremia is another consistent sort at this level and he must enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Alpine Stroll 2nd La Pulga 3rd Ravenscraig Castle

There could be more to come from Bay Of Hope after he got off the mark over this trip at Redcar, but he has no margin for error off a 6lb higher mark and preference is for JUDGMENT CALL. A winner over course and distance in May, he ran well in defeat at York last month after a slow start and should relish a return to a venue he likes. Deputy contends on the form of his one-length second off 1lb lower at Doncaster last time, while Cold Stare continues to run well in defeat and a return to 7f may help.
Prediction : 1st Judgment Call 2nd Bay Of Hope 3rd Cold Stare

THE CALTONIAN improved beyond all recognition when runner-up over C&D on his handicap debut last month and this appeals as an ideal opportunity for him to go one better. Joe Fanning taking over in the saddle can only aid his cause and he may have too much for the relatively consistent Caribbean Sunset and Kraken Power, who wasn't beaten far over C&D in May. Flavius Titus and Wrecked It Ralph are also capable of being in the shake-up.
Prediction : 1st The Caltonian 2nd Wrecked It Ralph 3rd Kraken Power