UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Two Auld Pals found one too strong as he went in search of his hat-trick at Hamilton nine days ago, but Jim Goldie's in-form gelding merits respect raised just 1lb in the handicap. However, preference is for GOLDEN SHOT. Sir Mark Prescott's unexposed stayer hit the woodwork at Newcastle when last seen, and he looks a likely improver now switched to turf. Others to note include the consistent Ghadbbaan and Glasses Up.
Prediction : 1st Golden Shot 2nd Two Auld Pals 3rd Ghadbbaan

DOROTHY LAWRENCE sets a clear standard on her recent exploits in Listed company and Karl Burke's filly is hard to oppose now dropped markedly in class. Both Batal Zabeel and Whogoesthere will need to improve to hold any hope of toppling the likely favourite and a bigger threat may emerge from newcomer Pilgrim. The son of Havana Grey is a half-brother to the useful Moraawed, who was rated 91 at his peak, and any market support would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Dorothy Lawrence 2nd Pilgrim 3rd Batal Zabeel

Whiskey Priest would be the obvious call after his dead-heat success at Yarmouth, but he has to carry a 6lb penalty here and preference is for top-weight MISTAMAC. Still a maiden after six starts, he was beaten less than four lengths in a good race at Newcastle last month and ought to go well off 3lb lower. Borough would be interesting if he doesn't pull too hard early on, and he clearly has the ability to make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Mistamac 2nd Whiskey Priest 3rd Borough

THE CALTONIAN stepped up markedly on what he had shown previously to run an excellent race on his handicap debut over C&D last month, and he must hold every chance if building on that effort. The hat-trick seeking See My Baby Jive can give him the most to think about, along with Carlisle scorer Gentle Ellen. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Chookie Dunedin, Earn Your Stripes and Muddy Lynn.
Prediction : 1st The Caltonian 2nd See My Baby Jive 3rd Gentle Ellen

Darbucks is likely to prove popular after being collared late on by reopposing rival Jkr Cobbler over C&D last Monday and Christopher Kellett's charge is fancied to turn the tables now 5lb better off with the latter. A chance, however, could be taken on TURBO COMMAND, who offered more encouragement when staying on into sixth over 6f at Hamilton last month. The six-year-old enjoys a 3lb drop in the ratings and could offer a touch of value now returned to 7f.
Prediction : 1st Turbo Command 2nd Darbucks 3rd Jkr Cobbler

A narrow winner at Musselburgh on his final start for Tracey Waggott three weeks ago, ARCHDUKE FERDINAND looks more than capable of defying a subsequent 1lb rise in the handicap and he is fancied to repeat the dose. Ayr Poet seldom runs poorly around here and must be respected in receipt of weight all round, while Star Shield ought to feature following a string of solid performances. Irish Flame remains unexposed and must also be noted.
Prediction : 1st Archduke Ferdinand 2nd Ayr Poet 3rd Star Shield