UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

THAT'LL DO MOSS was a ready winner over 2m here in January and only just failed to follow that up when a close second in a Grade 2 when stepped to 2m4f at Sandown last month. With her stamina not in doubt, Fergal O'Brien's mare could be very tough to overhaul as she bids to continue on her upwards trajectory. Hay Meadow appeals most from the rest with previous hurdles experience, while Roxby Belle has a likeable pedigree and merits close inspection on her racecourse debut.
Prediction : 1st Thatll Do Moss 2nd Hay Meadow 3rd Roxby Belle

MY KIWI GIRL was a good second to That'll Do Moss (declared to run in the 2.30) over C&D on her penultimate start before filling the same position behind a Willie Mullins-trained improver at Newcastle last month. Those efforts set a decent standard and the daughter of Walk In The Park has a golden opportunity. Count Adhemar showed ability in a course bumper in January and may improve with obstacles now part of the equation. Similar comments apply to the returning Moon Phases, who rates the pick of Lucinda Russell's pair.
Prediction : 1st My Kiwi Girl 2nd Count Adhemar 3rd Moon Phases

Nick Alexander enjoyed a hat-trick of winners at the corresponding fixture last year and, with that in mind, BALLYFORT could be worth chancing on his first start since undergoing wind surgery. Potentially well placed to exploit a lenient rating, it would come as no surprise to see the son of Fame And Glory go one better than the second-placed finish he registered over C&D on his penultimate start. Royal Rhythm is feared most after his runner-up effort at Wetherby, while Vampire Slayer and Mix De Gris are other strong contenders.
Prediction : 1st Ballyfort 2nd Royal Rhythm 3rd Vampire Slayer

LORD OF ALL SAINTS justified a 13lb rise when completing a hat-trick of victories at Sandown in January and the manner of that performance suggested that the five-year-old may have no concerns with a further 9lb hike to contend with. King Roly is open to improvement on his handicap bow on his first appearance since October, while a step up in trip may unlock some improvement from Koukeo.
Prediction : 1st Lord Of All Saints 2nd King Roly 3rd Koukeo

Although NIGHTS IN VENICE finished 22 lengths behind the winner when third at Carlisle 18 days ago, he makes plenty of appeal returning to the scene of his last triumph. Donald Whillans' charge is now 2lb below his last winning mark and should go well. Travail D'Orfevre scored on his penultimate outing at this venue in January and the nine-year-old is expected to be competitive. Fete Champetre is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Nights In Venice 2nd Travail DOrfevre 3rd Fete Champetre

Gipsy Lee Rose bids for a third win from her last four starts and she warrants respect in her current form, while Le Grand Vert finished third over C&D last month. However, HOLD THE NOTE finished behind the latter in sixth on that occasion and, having shaped better than the beaten distance suggests, Ewan Whillans' gelding could be worth chancing off a 4lb lower mark.
Prediction : 1st Hold The Note 2nd Gipsy Lee Rose 3rd Le Grand Vert