UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from HARSWELL DANDY's surprise debut second at Pontefract last week and a reproduction of that performance might prove sufficient. The daughter of Dandy Man may be given most to do by Far Above Mary, who is expected to prove more competitive on her turf debut, while Marry The Night is entitled to build on his opening bid when fifth at Thirsk.
Prediction : 1st Harswell Dandy 2nd Far Above Mary 3rd Marry The Night

Smalleytime appeared freshened up by a 51-day break when landing the spoils over 7f at Newcastle earlier this month. Although a 3lb higher rating shouldn't prevent another bold bid, this drop to 6f might leave the four-year-old vulnerable. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on THAKI, who is returning to the C&D of his last success. Doon The Glen also warrants a second look after an eyecatching second at Gosforth Park on Friday.
Prediction : 1st Thaki 2nd Smalleytime 3rd Doon The Glen

Bustaam found a 10lb hike enough to prevent him from supplementing a Doncaster victory when runner-up at Pontefract earlier this month. He isn't taken lightly off the same mark, but FIVER FRIDAY makes slightly more appeal on her return to 1m2f. The four-year-old was far from disgraced when seventh in a 21-runner affair over 7f at the Curragh and a race of this nature looks within her compass. Powerful Response is just one more to consider.
Prediction : 1st Fiver Friday 2nd Bustaam 3rd Powerful Response

CLASSY AL often runs well over this course and distance and put in a promising display when third on his seasonal return at Musselburgh. A reproduction of that form would given him a big chance here. Kalganov has not been beaten far on the all-weather this year and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of William Dewhirst and End Zone.
Prediction : 1st Classy Al 2nd Kalganov 3rd William Dewhirst

YIENGAA put in a career best when a close second over this trip at Nottingham nine days ago and the daughter of Land Force is clearly the one to beat on that evidence. Tip Top Tank failed to fire last time, but is a player based on his previous second at Newcastle and may improve for the application of a first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces. Zaphea edges out Pinpoint to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Yiengaa 2nd Tip Top Tank 3rd Zaphea

It is hard to look past OLD COCK, who fared best of those held up off the pace when fourth at Newcastle on debut and, with that experience under his belt, he should take all the beating. Miaswell was sent off a warm order but could only manage fifth in a Newcastle maiden last September. Clearly better was expected and having his first run since wind surgery and a gelding operation, he is feared most. Crown's Lady is respected on her introduction, particularly if the market speaks favourably.
Prediction : 1st Old Cock 2nd Miaswell 3rd Crowns Lady

EBONY MAW bumped into an in-form rival when runner-up over 1m4f at Thirsk and, stepping back up in trip off just 1lb higher than his last winning mark, he edges preference. Philos bounced back to form when a creditable second over an extended 1m4f at Newcastle and, nudged up 1lb, he can make his presence felt. Laudable completes the shortlist on his first start for a new stable, and the betting may prove informative.
Prediction : 1st Ebony Maw 2nd Philos 3rd Laudable