UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

This can go the way of RORY, who was unlucky when not getting the clearest of runs inside the final furlong when looking to challenge over this distance at Newcastle recently. Jim Goldie's charge is taken to overturn form with Pop Star (first) from their meeting here the time before, with the six-year-old 2lb better off for finishing half-a-length behind in third. Huddle Up and Woobay are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Rory 2nd Pop Star 3rd Huddle Up

STRATUSNINE couldn't get the job done when a short-priced favourite at Salisbury last month, but he still ran with plenty of credit in defeat and this appeals as an ideal opportunity to get off the mark. Not beaten far when travelling well over 7f at Haydock, Intrusively should appreciate the drop back in trip, while Helaali looks to be the pick of the newcomers for the in-form Alice Haynes stable.
Prediction : 1st Stratusnine 2nd Intrusively 3rd Helaali

None can match the recent consistency of COCONUT BAY entering this contest, and he may have travelled too strongly for his own good when third over 7f here last month. Going back up to a mile should help him settle, and the five-year-old gets the vote ahead of Big Blue Boy (fifth), who has half-a-length to find from that contest, as well as Haalim, who has strong claims on his penultimate second at Wolverhampton.
Prediction : 1st Coconut Bay 2nd Big Blue Boy 3rd Haalim

Still unexposed, ELIM has made good progress and, not disgraced when sixth in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot, the Edward Bethell-trained filly appeals strongly dropping in class here. That is not to underestimate any of the opposition in this competitive handicap, where the top two on the racecard, Regheeb and Nikovo, help set a decent standard. Titan Rock is also surely better than his latest run at York last time out and can figure with a revival.
Prediction : 1st Elim 2nd Regheeb 3rd Nikovo

BORN RULER was conceding 9lb when he was a half-length second to Pol Roger over this course and distance in May and is an attractive proposition to turn that form around with a 5lb pull this time. The hat-trick seeking Own Accord also commands respect despite this being her first attempt beyond a mile, whereas Alpine Sierra boast plenty of course experience and appeals for a place with a first-time hood added.
Prediction : 1st Born Ruler 2nd Pol Roger 3rd Own Accord

BRAES OF DOUNE tends to go well at this venue and, having breezed to success in this race last year, the Jim Goldie-trained gelding is a strong contender for back-to-back wins off just 5lb higher. Fellow C&D winner Visitant is well handicapped on old form and the admirable veteran, who posted a near miss over 1m6f at Redcar last month, also rates a key player back at this trip. Carvalhal completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Braes Of Doune 2nd Visitant 3rd Carvalhal