UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

FLORIDA DREAMS confirmed the promise of his debut success at Musselburgh when taking the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree and Nicky Richards appears to have another bright prospect on his hands. That said, the five-year-old is unlikely to have things his own way on his hurdling debut with impressive Wetherby scorer Indeevar Bleu in opposition. Olly Murphy's charge bounded clear on his racecourse bow and has to be considered a strong threat. Primoz and I Love My Baie are others capable of a decent showing.
Prediction : 1st Florida Dreams 2nd Indeevar Bleu 3rd Primoz

JOSHUA DES FLOS has made an encouraging start to his career, making the frame in two good bumpers, as well as chasing home a couple of smart types in a Punchestown maiden hurdle. The form of his most recent performance, when third at Kilbeggan, has worked out well, with the first and second both subsequently winning. Little Miss Dante is feared most after a good NH Flat race campaign, with Marty Mcfly and Prontoanita heading the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Joshua Des Flos 2nd Little Miss Dante 3rd Marty Mcfly

THUNDER IN MILAN created a big impression when winning easily on his return to action at Perth in September and he is hard to oppose on the back of that effort, despite a 9lb rise in the ratings. Aviewtosea was not beaten far at all when third at Stratford on his first appearance following wind surgery and he is likely to be in the mix once again, while Everyday Champagne and I Am Gonna Be are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Thunder In Milan 2nd Aviewtosea 3rd Everyday Champagne

Glinger Flame won with plenty in hand at Kelso last time and must be respected off 6lb higher, along with Wakool, who bids to retain his crown having won the corresponding event off an 8lb lower mark last year. Preference, however, is for the Rebecca Menzies-trained SCHALKE. The son of Malinas posted an excellent fourth in a premier handicap at Sandown in February and is able to compete from an unchanged mark today. Conditions ought to favour the eight-year-old, and a winning return might be on the cards.
Prediction : 1st Schalke 2nd Glinger Flame 3rd Wakool

A decent contest featuring the hat-trick seeking Hidden Commander, while Whodini is arguably an even more progressive sort on the evidence of a comfortable win at Huntingdon last month for which he has been hit by a 6lb rise. For all that, preference is for GRAND VOYAGE, a C&D winner off this mark last autumn who is entitled to strip fitter for his Wetherby reappearance on ground which was livelier than ideal.
Prediction : 1st Grand Voyage 2nd Whodini 3rd Hidden Commander

A chance can be taken on TRANSATLANTIC, who returns from a long absence and was last seen going in by over six lengths in a novice event at Huntingdon. The son of Le Havre now makes his first start for the Olly Murphy stable and he could be up to defying his mark of 115. Park Annonciade was beaten into third when failing to justify favouritism at Perth last time, but he should go well off the same rating. Of the remainder, Sleeping Satellite makes the most appeal on his handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Transatlantic 2nd Park Annonciade 3rd Sleeping Satellite

It may have only been a three-runner contest that CHASING FIRE won on his debut over the larger obstacles at Uttoxeter, but he scored in commanding fashion and there should be more to come from the gelding. A Listed winner over hurdles last season, Marble Sands must be of interest, while course winner Traprain Law is another to consider for a stable in excellent form. Rexem and Parisencore are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Chasing Fire 2nd Marble Sands 3rd Traprain Law

A difficult puzzle to solve with JUNKER D'ALLIER getting a tentative vote. He is out of Listed hurdle winner Star Flight and the four-year-old arrives here for the powerful Olly Murphy yard which does well in bumpers with the in-form Sean Bowen in the saddle. The well-bred Golden Point rates as the biggest danger for the in-form Lucinda Russell yard, while stablemate Helsgetaway should also be considered.
Prediction : 1st Junker Dallier 2nd Golden Point 3rd Helsgetaway