UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

SENOR LOMBARDY fell at the first at Kelso last time and might be better judged on his runner-up effort at Wetherby prior to that. Nicky Richards' veteran lurks on an appealing mark and it would be no surprise to see him return to winning ways. Don Brocco appreciated a change of tactics to score in ready fashion at Carlisle earlier in the month and holds an obvious chance, while Skyhill is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Senor Lombardy 2nd Don Brocco 3rd Skyhill

Highland Fashion showed more when finishing third on his second start over hurdles at this venue last time, but preference is for MARLACOO. Tom Lacey's five-year-old occupied the runner-up spot in handicap company at Sandown last time and sets a fair standard with a rating of 112. He looks well placed to get off the mark, while Orkney Blue isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Marlacoo 2nd Highland Fashion 3rd Orkney Blue

DANCE THIEF made his way through the field to run out a comfortable victor over track and trip on his latest outing and a 7lb rise might underestimate the manner of that success. If he remains in similar form, he will prove very tough to beat. Doyen Du Bar hasn't finished outside of the first two home on each of his last three starts and can beat Brucio to the runner-up spot.
Prediction : 1st Dance Thief 2nd Doyen Du Bar 3rd Brucio

BOWENSONFIRE could not have done it any easier when getting off the mark at Limerick last month and trainer Gordon Elliott looks to have found him another ideal opportunity. A 7lb penalty will make life tougher, but he should have too much for Serious Challenge, who was a taking winner himself at Plumpton most recently. Glenville finished a respectable fourth here and cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Bowensonfire 2nd Serious Challenge 3rd Glenville

A revelation on his handicap debut at Haydock in December when taking control at the finish, GEGE VILLE is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Success may come at the main expense of recent course scorer The Jeweller's Pet, and Irish raider Park Annonciade, who wasn't beaten far here last month.
Prediction : 1st Gege Ville 2nd The Jewellers Pet 3rd Park Annonciade

A promising second when going off favourite on debut here last month, TRIPLE CROWN TED looks the one to beat if building on that effort for his in-form connections. Keep Tabs On You cost a decent amount at the sales and the well-related son of Affinisea could be primed to go well on debut, while Oh Janey is another to monitor for market support on her Rules bow.
Prediction : 1st Triple Crown Ted 2nd Keep Tabs On You 3rd Oh Janey