UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Dual course winner Judgment Call appears to have been laid out for this and is sure to have his supporters, but a chance is taken on REVICH. The Richard Spencer-trained gelding won this race two years ago and was narrowly beaten in third off this same mark last year, so makes plenty of appeal after confirming his well-being when third at Chester earlier this month. Isla Kai was a cosy winner at Ripon last month and although a 4lb rise makes life more difficult, he should still be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Revich 2nd Isla Kai 3rd Judgment Call

With the notable omission of William Haggas' My Prospero, ROYAL RHYME can cash in and make his mark at this level. The son of Lope De Vega turned a warm handicap into a procession at Goodwood last month, as he scooted clear on rain-softened ground. Pride Of America is 2lb clear on official ratings, but having to concede 5lb to the former might be a tough ask. Luckin Brew's reappearance has twice been delayed this season, having been withdrawn in both the Cheshire Oaks and Ribblesdale, but she is an interesting candidate if taking her chance.
Prediction : 1st Royal Rhyme 2nd Pride Of America 3rd Luckin Brew

In another wide-open renewal, a chance can be taken on WOVEN, who was runner-up in this race last year off 4lb lower. The seven-year-old has competed over 7f the last twice and he now returns to this sprinting distance, which could spark him back to form in order to go close. Call Me Ginger has won two out of his last three starts and, in his current form, he is difficult to dismiss. Others to note are Bernardo O'Reilly and the hat-trick seeking Rathbone.
Prediction : 1st Woven 2nd Call Me Ginger 3rd Rathbone

Raqiya has shown Group-race potential in registering bloodless victories at Salisbury and Haydock, but PRETTY CRYSTAL has the required form in the book at this level. Since making a successful start to her career at Ripon, the daughter of Dubawi has acquitted herself really well in three Group 3 contests and she can give Richard Fahey his third victory in this race in the past four renewals. Dorothy Lawrence proved her Lowther fourth was no fluke when pipped in the Dick Poole, while Navassa Island is the pick of the Irish raiders.
Prediction : 1st Pretty Crystal 2nd Raqiya 3rd Dorothy Lawrence

A cracking renewal of the Ayr Gold Cup with the past two winners, Bielsa and Summerghand, both in the line-up again, but its last year's third who catches the eye. JUAN LES PINS was just a length and a half on that occasion and although he's 6lb higher this time around, he continues to improve and is due to go up 8lb after this. Significantly was narrowly denied in the Portland at Doncaster last week and must enter calculations if rocking up here in the same form. Orazio can be forgiven his run in the mud at Goodwood last month and must be respected along with Montassib, who has place claims.
Prediction : 1st Juan Les Pins 2nd Significantly 3rd Montassib

CITY BURGLAR arrives here on the back of a third-placed finish in a competitive novice event at Salisbury earlier in the month. That performance, as well as his second at Newbury the time before, suggests that the son of Cracksman could be hard to stop on his nursery bow. The in-form Making Dreams should not be underestimated, while Mister Daydream and Sailthisshipalone complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st City Burglar 2nd Making Dreams 3rd Mister Daydream

A winner of his last two starts here, including an impressive success over C&D in July, GAINSBOURG must hold every chance of continuing his excellent course form. Daragh Bourke's charge is narrowly preferred to Deputy, who has been lightly raced this season and remains on a workable mark. Yaaser would be a big player if turning up after Friday's scheduled engagement in the Bronze Cup, while Riot and the unexposed Angel From Above are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Gainsbourg 2nd Deputy 3rd Riot

FURZIG ran his best race for a while when third over 1m4f at Thirsk after being handed a chance by the handicapper and he is fancied to turn the tables on the winner Vaynor. The latter finished a length and a quarter in front of the selection but is worse off at the weights. Sir Chauvelin should also be thereabouts after returning to form when springing a surprise over the extended 2m at Southwell last week.
Prediction : 1st Furzig 2nd Vaynor 3rd Sir Chauvelin