UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

A respectable seventh behind Caldwell Potter when hampered three out at the Cheltenham Festival, THE OTHER MOZZIE should appreciate going back in trip, having scored impressively at Naas on his penultimate outing. The six-year-old remains unexposed in this sphere and he is preferred to the consistent Homme Public, who has been runner-up on his last two starts. Making his handicap debut, Western Diego is another to note for the title-chasing Willie Mullins.
Prediction : 1st The Other Mozzie 2nd Homme Public 3rd Western Diego

Not beaten far in his attempt to land the hat-trick at Uttoxeter last month, EYED continues to progress and this represents an ideal opportunity off 5lb higher to get back to winning ways. His chief threat looks to be Masaccio, who has been placed the last twice in strong handicaps at Cheltenham and has the potential to improve for another go at 3m. C&D winner Whistle Stop Tour has always been highly rated by connections and cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Eyed 2nd Masaccio 3rd Whistle Stop Tour

An eye-catcher when keeping on for fourth in the County Hurdle, ETHICAL DIAMOND should be primed for this assignment off 1lb higher. He still looks well treated compared to some on his Flat form. Saved for this since a strong runner-up effort in a valuable handicap at Windsor in January, Kabral Du Mathan must be thereabouts for in-form connections, as well as Bunting and Valgrand, who are better than what they have produced recently.
Prediction : 1st Ethical Diamond 2nd Kabral Du Mathan 3rd Valgrand

A step up in distance enabled a career-best triumph from LAVIDA ADIVA when scoring by nine lengths in a Listed event at Kelso three weeks ago. A 6lb rise on this switch to handicap company is workable for Ruth Jefferson's mare and a brace could be on the cards. Fellow last-time-out winner Ruby Island is a potential improver now faced with a greater test of stamina and she's feared most, ahead of The Lord Maid.
Prediction : 1st Lavida Adiva 2nd Ruby Island 3rd The Lord Maid

Willie Mullins looks to hold a strong hard and last year's winner Macdermott must warrant respect in his bid to defend his crown. However, stablemate CHOSEN WITNESS boasts an unexposed profile over fences and the son of Well Chosen could be just the sort that will relish this marked rise in distance. Last year's runner-up and Edinburgh National third Surrey Quest, Hasthing and Sail Away are others to note in a wide-open contest.
Prediction : 1st Chosen Witness 2nd Macdermott 3rd Surrey Quest

Having made light work of his opening mark at Naas last month, JUMP ALLEN looks very much one to follow. Although the six-year-old has a sizeable hike in the ratings to overcome, he scored with enough in hand to suggest that there is more to come. The biggest threat may emerge from Doncaster winner Calimystic, who isn't taken lightly entering handicaps. C'est Ta Chance and Quebecois are also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Jump Allen 2nd Calimystic 3rd Cest Ta Chance

Point-to-point winner The Jukebox Kid made an instant impression at Uttoxeter last month and could have more to offer on only his second start under Rules. However, it's hard to get away from CHART TOPPER. Willie Mullins' six-year-old occupied the runner-up berth in Grade 2 company at Kelso last month and that looks the standout piece of form in this contest. With a similar performance, he will prove tough to beat. Queensbury Boy is next best.
Prediction : 1st Chart Topper 2nd The Jukebox Kid 3rd Queensbury Boy

Moonbow beat a subsequent winner in third when scoring on his second bumper start at Catterick in December and he has to be respected. However, GILLESPIE made a good impression at Ffos Las in December and could have plenty more to offer. The son of Getaway may only need to find minimal improvement in order to defy his 7lb penalty. Sutherland is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Gillespie 2nd Moonbow 3rd Sutherland