UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Summer Night City warrants respect having made a winning debut at Hereford in October, but a 7lb penalty will require more of Ben Brookhouse's gelding and, with that in mind, ROCHEVAL looks the one to be with. The son of Kapgarde impressed when winning on his debut in an Aintree bumper last month and he could take all the beating if taking to hurdling. Newcomer Copernic Du Mazet is one to note in the market for a yard who have done well with their runners here so far (4-8).
Prediction : 1st Rocheval 2nd Summer Night City 3rd Copernic Du Mazet

As David Pipe's only entrant on today's card, Phantomofthepoints is a noteworthy long-distance traveller for his debut over hurdles, while Sattam is an intriguing option starting out for Dianne Sayer after switching from Dermot Weld's yard in Ireland. However, Joshua Des Flos (third) and HOMBRE DE GUERRA (second) hold a valuable edge in terms of previous course and distance experience, with the latter fancied to uphold the form of last month's encounter on the same terms. Florida Dreams adds further spice to the contest.
Prediction : 1st Hombre De Guerra 2nd Joshua Des Flos 3rd Phantomofthepoints

ESPRIT DU POTIER may have been slightly disappointing when going down as a short-priced favourite on his hurdles bow at Kelso, but Lucinda Russell's charge is entitle to come on for that experience and he can gain compensation on this occasion. Doyen Du Bar shaped with plenty of promise on his own debut over obstacles at the same track and he must enter calculations, along with Irish raider Brucio, who placed in what looked a strong maiden hurdle at Down Royal last month.
Prediction : 1st Esprit Du Potier 2nd Doyen Du Bar 3rd Brucio

READYSTEADYBEAU still appeared to be travelling within himself when unseating his rider at the ninth fence at Wetherby last month. Lucinda Russell's charge could have learnt from that and is taken to put that mishap behind him by landing a first success of the season in this contest. Up Helly Aa King ended his last campaign with a good second at Doncaster in March and the veteran is feared most given his record when fresh, with Ned Tanner likely to be in the mix too.
Prediction : 1st Readysteadybeau 2nd Up Helly Aa King 3rd Ned Tanner

DUNNET HEAD could be a smart type for the Iain Jardine stable, having returned from wind surgery and a 272-day break to score off 4lb lower at Carlisle last month. The step up in trip on this occasion can bring about further improvement and he gets the vote ahead of recent Kelso runner-up Guernesey and Ballycoose, who wasn't disgraced at Navan last month. Aurora Thunder and Kelso winner Pavlik can have a say in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Dunnet Head 2nd Guernesey 3rd Pavlik

INOX ALLEN scored comfortably on his sole point-to-point outing and eclipsed that effort when he made all in a maiden hurdle at Hexham last month. A performance stacked full of promise, he is hard to ignore despite the 7lb penalty here. Irish raider Annaghbeg also caught the eye on his hurdles debut when third in a similar race at Down Royal, while Dangan Cloud is another of high interest on the back of two placed efforts over timber at Hexham.
Prediction : 1st Inox Allen 2nd Annaghbeg 3rd Dangan Cloud

There was a lot to like about EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE's stable debut when scoring over C&D last month and, with further improvement for that reappearance a distinct possibility, a 5lb rise doesn't appear insurmountable for Nick Alexander's charge. Eight-time course winner Ardera Cross is now 3lb below his last winning mark and a bold showing could be on the cards. The veteran would dangerous if gaining an easy lead, while chase debutant Aubis Walk could excel in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Everyday Champagne 2nd Ardera Cross 3rd Aubis Walk

Serious Ego is bound to be popular, having won his last two starts quite comfortably at Hexham, but a further 7lb rise will make life more difficult. Preference is for DUYFKEN, who ran well on his return at Kelso and was a good winner off 4lb lower at Perth in April. Conditions look very much in his favour and he can master the likes of Celestial Fashion and Joker Du Chenet as well.
Prediction : 1st Duyfken 2nd Serious Ego 3rd Joker Du Chenet