UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

YOUNG GETAWAY has shown a fair amount of promise on both hurdle outings so far, including when third to a useful type of Dan Skelton's here in October, and the six-year-old is expected to benefit from a step up in distance. Al Kalila has a level of form that suggests he is likely to enter the reckoning on his first outing since Punchestown last April. Others for the shortlist include Jeune Prince and St Olan's Well.
Prediction : 1st Young Getaway 2nd Al Kalila 3rd Jeune Prince

WALKING ON A DREAM made a pleasing start when finishing runner-up over C&D in October and this appears to represent an excellent opportunity for Lucinda Russell's gelding to go one better. Famous Liss is capable of being in the mix judged on his novice form last summer. The return to 2m may well be another positive, while Glenville appeals as the type to improve on his first attempt over hurdles.
Prediction : 1st Walking On A Dream 2nd Famous Liss 3rd Glenville

HOMBRE DE GUERRA won a maiden hurdle here in March last year before struggling to land a blow at the Scottish National meeting on handicap debut. Nick Alexander's gelding was no match for Caldwell Potter on his chasing/seasonal bow at Carlisle but it was a solid beginning in this sphere and this might be the time to catch him, especially on his second start after a wind operation. Park Annonciade and Imaginary Dragon complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Hombre De Guerra 2nd Park Annonciade 3rd Imaginary Dragon

Freshened up following a costly Southwell defeat in the summer, ALRIGHT DAI made amends with an impressive victory at Market Rasen on Boxing Day and he is 5lb well-in under his penalty. The cheekpieces that appeared to do the trick in Lincolnshire stay on and he can follow up. Achnamara's penalty leaves him 6lb lower than his revised rating so the Sedgefield scorer looks very dangerous. Cave Hill arrives on the back of a breakthrough triumph at Newcastle and is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Alright Dai 2nd Achnamara 3rd Cave Hill

Whistle Stop Tour was a progressive hurdler and looks set to continue that forward momentum after making it second-time lucky over fences at Kelso. Even so, a chance is still taken on the fitness of GOLD CUP BAILLY, who took this prize in 2023. Winless, albeit quite lightly raced since, his last three chase starts have come in Grade 3/premier handicap company and he can make the most of the drop in class. Special Rate also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Gold Cup Bailly 2nd Whistle Stop Tour 3rd Special Rate

PRESIDENT SCOTTIE was far from disgraced when finishing second on his chasing debut at Haydock and is only 2lb higher for that performance. With plenty of scope for improvement, the gelding might be able to go one better. The main threat could be Hashtag Boum, who occupied the runner-up berth in this grade at Uttoxeter last time and should go well. Choose A Copper completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st President Scottie 2nd Hashtag Boum 3rd Choose A Copper

HAZY GLEN made a successful handicap debut at Haydock on his most recent outing and the handicapper might have been kind to only put him up 5lb for that triumph. He takes a step up in trip, which could eke out the improvement required to go in again. Both Barrels justified favouritism over an extended 2m6f at Kelso last April and could get involved on his reappearance. Forged Well is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Hazy Glen 2nd Both Barrels 3rd Forged Well