UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

A 3lb rise for Joie De Vivre's Sedgefield victory in November shouldn't prevent another bold bid, especially as William Maggs' valuable claim effectively cancels that out. However, that form hasn't worked out as hoped so it could be worth taking a punt on handicap debutant FIVEAFTERFOUR. The six-year-old was far from disgraced when weakening into third over an inadequate 2m at Kelso last month and an opening mark of 92 is potentially lenient. Spice Diva also makes some appeal dropped in distance.
Prediction : 1st Fiveafterfour 2nd Joie De Vivre 3rd Spice Diva

MOONLIGHTER's stamina appeared stretched when weakening inside the final furlong at Chepstow last month. The veteran may be able to build on that fourth-placed effort over this shorter trip and a fourth victory over fences could be imminent. Nine-time course winner Ardera Cross always warrants a second look at this venue and he shouldn't be underestimated having scored over track and trip on his most recent outing, while fellow last-time-out winner Netywell isn't dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st Moonlighter 2nd Ardera Cross 3rd Netywell

INDIAN LOUIS proved a different proposition when making all on his handicap/chase debut at Musselburgh on New Year's Day. A 5lb rise for that first victory looks far from insurmountable and Lucinda Russell's six-year-old should take all the beating. Knocknagappagh posted a solid second on her return to handicap company at Punchestown last time and the Getaway mare is feared most with Brian Hughes aboard, while Artic Row still looks to have more to offer in this sphere as well.
Prediction : 1st Indian Louis 2nd Knocknagappagh 3rd Artic Row

MYRETOWN finished 12 lengths clear of the third on his hurdles debut over 2m last month and he would have learnt a great deal from that experience. Lucinda Russell's gelding now takes a step up in distance and he could prove very hard to beat. President Scottie has shown ability on each of his starts over timber, including when filling the runner-up berth over C&D last time, and he has to be considered. Of the remainder, Annaghbeg appeals most after his fourth at Down Royal.
Prediction : 1st Myretown 2nd President Scottie 3rd Annaghbeg

TEESCOMPONENTSTRIG produced a highly encouraging display to hit the crossbar in a class 3 event at Newcastle last time and he was only put up 2lb for that effort. The son of Black Sam Bellamy takes a drop in grade and he has similar conditions to contend with in first-time blinkers, which could eke out the improvement needed to score. Lady In The Park got up by half a length to shed her maiden tag under Rules at Wetherby on Boxing Day and she makes plenty of appeal on handicap debut, while Cream Of The West is another to consider after his success here last time.
Prediction : 1st Teescomponentstrig 2nd Lady In The Park 3rd Cream Of The West

Narrowly denied the hat-trick at Kelso last month, DEEP CHARM should be well suited by going back up in trip and conditions should not inconvenience as he looks to overcome a 4lb rise. The son of Kayf Tara gets the vote ahead of the capable Post Chaise and the unexposed Artic Breeze, who ran well on his first start for last year's winning trainer at Market Rasen. Others to note include Camp Belan, Gipsy Lee Rose and Skyhill.
Prediction : 1st Deep Charm 2nd Artic Breeze 3rd Post Chaise

Fresh off a double at Naas on Saturday, the Terence O'Brien stable couldn't be in better form and PITWOOD ROAD looks well capable of landing the spoils in this winnable contest. The booking of Brian Hughes looks significant and she may have too much for Golden Point, as well as Roebuck Bay, who has shaped with promise on both career outings. Road To Mallow should be noted for market support as she makes her debut for shrewd connections.
Prediction : 1st Pitwood Road 2nd Roebuck Bay 3rd Road To Mallow