UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

DAN TUCKER went down fighting to an 83-rated opponent on seasonal debut/first run since being gelded at Nottingham 22 days ago. Beaten less than a length in that race, the son of Dandy Man sets a decent standard and could be very tough to overhaul. El Pinto ran green in both starts as a juvenile but certainly showed ability. He resumes as a credible option. Mister Invincible and the newcomer Summerstorms Dream are others to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Dan Tucker 2nd El Pinto 3rd Mister Invincible

Ski Angel won this corresponding race off 2lb higher 12 months ago and, with Rhys Elliott claiming a further 5lb form the saddle, is dangerous to underestimate. However, Michael Dods plays a strong hand with both King's Crown and NELSON GAY holding bigger chances. The latter shades a narrow vote, though, as he is potentially the better handicapped of the pair based on their peak ratings. Back Tomorrow is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Nelson Gay 2nd Kings Crown 3rd Ski Angel

Several old rivals come together and there is little to choose between any of them on past form. However, INANNA could be worth forgiving Monday's effort over 6f as she was too keen for her own good and failed to show her true colours as a result. Running off just 3lb above her last winning mark, Jim Golidie's mare is well worth another chance. Clasina and Darbucks should be on the premises, while Golden Valour likes it here and can also go well.
Prediction : 1st Inanna 2nd Clasina 3rd Darbucks

Glasses Up proved he retains plenty of enthusiasm at the ripe age of 10 when a game winner over 1m5f here on Monday, and Mike Smith's gelding merits respect under the penalty. That being said, he might prefer further nowadays and preference is afforded to LAUDABLE. Running on the all-weather over the winter yielded mixed results for the son of Havana Gold, but he will relish the return to turf and his current mark is well within range. Penelope's Sister is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Laudable 2nd Glasses Up 3rd Penelopes Sister

ALFIE BOY was in command when defeating Hostelry (second) at Beverley recently and, if arriving in a similar mood today, he ought to hold every chance of defying the 5lb penalty for that success. The latter is expected to keep him honest, though, but a bigger threat might come from Braes Of Doune. Jim Goldie's gelding shaped with promise on his return to action at Doncaster on Saturday and appears likely to enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Alfie Boy 2nd Braes Of Doune 3rd Hostelry

Marbuzet bumped into an improver when filling the runner-up spot at Redcar last time out and Tim Easterby's charge is of interest from an unchanged mark. Zephlyn was on target over the extended 2m at Newcastle in March and that proven stamina is to his advantage, for all that earlier turf efforts will need to be improved upon. With that in mind, a chance is taken on INSPIRE HOPE. Completely unexposed on the Flat, she doesn't look overburdened by an opening mark of 66, though it is the step up in trip that could hold the key.
Prediction : 1st Inspire Hope 2nd Marbuzet 3rd Zephlyn