UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

NELSON GAY made all to score by half a length over track and trip on his latest outing and is just 3lb higher. Michael Dods' seven-year-old remains on a workable mark and can make it three wins from his last four outings. Eternal Sunshine finished a close third in a warm race at Musselburgh latest and needs to be taken seriously, while Le Beau Garcon is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Nelson Gay 2nd Eternal Sunshine 3rd Le Beau Garcon

Whisperwood failed to justify favouritism when beaten into fourth on her debut at Southwell last month, but it would be no surprise to see her take a step forward. Even so, UNDERWRITER looks the more appealing option. The son of Mehmas changed hands for 200,000 pounds and goes for a yard which knows how to ready one first time out. Any market confidence behind newcomer Strength of Spirit would also be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Underwriter 2nd Whisperwood 3rd Strength of Spirit

WOOHOO struck in ready style in an apprentice handicap at Hamilton five days ago and escapes a penalty for that success. If the four-year-old can back that performance up, she will prove very hard to beat. King Of The Jungle finished a fair fourth at Leicester last time and was kindly dropped 1lb, while Sixcor is a four-time course scorer and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Woohoo 2nd King Of The Jungle 3rd Sixcor

Having been thwarted in his hat-trick bid when finishing third at Bath 16 days ago, the application of first-time cheekpieces may eke out some improvement in Commanding Prince. Archie Watson's four-year-old isn't taken lightly, but ABDUCTION looked an unlucky loser when second at Haydock recently and compensation could be on the cards. The Acclamation gelding was denied a clear run at a crucial point in the closing stages and is taken to go one better. Garden Oasis is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Abduction 2nd Commanding Prince 3rd Garden Oasis

GLASSES UP supplemented his 1m5f triumph here when completing a quick double over C&D at the start of this month. A further 4lb rise could prove to be lenient and a 12th career victory could be on the cards. Not disgraced when fifth at Haydock last month, Pol Roger warrants respect on his second start of the season. Michael Dods' inmate is feared most, ahead of Hosanna Power.
Prediction : 1st Glasses Up 2nd Pol Roger 3rd Hosanna Power

INANNA had a few of these behind when winning a shade cosily over C&D three weeks ago and a 2lb rise might not be enough to anchor her if arriving in the same mood. Irish raider Little Empire has won and placed in two past visits to Ayr (over 1m) and will likely give another good account, while Leap Day, John L Sullivan and Sir Garfield are others to note in a competitive event.
Prediction : 1st Inanna 2nd Little Empire 3rd Leap Day

BELTANE looks the way to go in what appears to be a very winnable handicap. The past course (6f) winner has been knocking on the door recently and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could make all the difference. Cisco Disco is 2lb lower than when touched off over C&D last October and can improve on his recent comeback effort here, while Circles and Penelope's Sister also hold claims.
Prediction : 1st Beltane 2nd Cisco Disco 3rd Circles