UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

AYIKO split a talented pair trained by Willie Mullins when finishing second over 2m7f at Fairyhouse last month and a repeat of that form may well be good enough to see him go one better here. That said, Jo Coko displayed plenty of promise when also filling the runner-up spot on his Rules debut and he could give the selection plenty to think about. Others to note are Knightphase, Tommys Law and Orkney Blue.
Prediction : 1st Ayiko 2nd Jo Coko 3rd Knightphase

LIZZIE LUNA took a big step forwards when second over C&D earlier in the month and the daughter of Telescope has to be of interest on the back of that performance. My Kiwi Girl was well held when third in Listed company at Haydock last time but she should not be underestimated in this company, while That'll Do Moss edges out Audacious Annie to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Lizzie Luna 2nd My Kiwi Girl 3rd Thatll Do Moss

Most of these have questions to answer, but not CHAPEL GREEN following his impressive success over 2m at Musselburgh in November. A 6lb rise for that win appears to be fair and the eight-year-old tops the shortlist. The main threat is likely to be Cold Sobar, who was not disgraced on his return from a lengthy break at Carlisle last month. Fia Fuinidh failed to fire last time but is a player based on his previous form.
Prediction : 1st Chapel Green 2nd Cold Sobar 3rd Fia Fuinidh

CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES got up in the nick of time over an extended 2m3f at Wetherby on Boxing Day, and there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful that he can follow up. The unexposed six-year-old was making his handicap debut that day and although a subsequent 5lb rise might seem harsh, he can progress further now upped significantly in trip. Gaillimh A Stor was desperately unlucky when narrowly denied over C&D from 3lb lower earlier this month and he merits respect, along with Lady In The Park.
Prediction : 1st Chasingouttheblues 2nd Gaillimh A Stor 3rd Lady In The Park

HASHTAG BOUM made it two wins from three over the larger obstacles when on target over this C&D recently and despite being 2lb out of the handicap today, Ruth Jefferson's charge can continue on her upward trajectory. A return to handicaps should benefit El Elefante, though, and she merits respect along with top-weight Duffle Coat. Lunar Discovery will need to find more if she's to upset the apple cart.
Prediction : 1st Hashtag Boum 2nd El Elefante 3rd Duffle Coat

TIMMY TUESDAY was second to a potentially smart Willie Mullins-trained improver at Limerick last month and, although well held by that rival, it was still an encouraging enough effort to suggest he can take the lead role here. I Wish You, who won a novices' hurdle at Carlisle on his penultimate start, is weighted to have an impact on just his second start in a handicap. Ruby Island is a previous course winner who looks worth another try over this sort of trip.
Prediction : 1st Timmy Tuesday 2nd I Wish You 3rd Ruby Island

CABALLO DE GUERRA was a promising third on debut in a similar event at Wetherby last month and, given he was the market leader on that occasion, similar betting support for the four-year-old would be highly tempting now he has racecourse experience under his belt. The selection's stable companions, Triple Crown Ted and Kanitamay, bolster a potentially strong hand for Lucinda Russell. However, They're Chancers, who cost 70,000 euros as a three-year-old, and the well-bred Count Adhemar tick the right boxes on paper and rate the most intriguing of the debutants.
Prediction : 1st Caballo De Guerra 2nd Theyre Chancers 3rd Count Adhemar