UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

UNDERWRITER struggled in the Coventry at Royal Ascot last time, but the son Mehmas won impressively over C&D on his introduction and can be given another chance in this company. Mind Over Matter and Cosmic Clarets are obvious dangers having both hit the crossbar on debut, although the former is the slight pick of the pair with his course experience. Nursia was an expensive purchase and any market support for him would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Underwriter 2nd Mind Over Matter 3rd Cosmic Clarets

Ziggy's Triton got off the mark at Nottingham recently and has to be respected, but the return to handicap company demands more from him. With that in mind, marginal preference is for ETERNAL SUNSHINE, who was a close third off this mark over C&D two starts ago. The five-year-old can leave a subsequent defeat at Hamilton behind her on her return to this venue. Others to note are Our Absent Friends and Classy Al.
Prediction : 1st Eternal Sunshine 2nd Ziggys Triton 3rd Our Absent Friends

NOVAMAY had plenty in hand when winning by nine lengths at Ripon a week ago and Michael Dods' filly is very hard to oppose with just a 6lb penalty to carry. Superior Council was not beaten far, despite finishing eighth, over C&D last week and he should not be underestimated. Hail Sezer edges out Flowstate and Ramon Di Loria to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Novamay 2nd Superior Council 3rd Hail Sezer

In a wide-open handicap, it may be best to side with KEEP ME STABLE, who arrives at the top of her game after wins at Musselburgh over the mile she faces here and then 7f. Upped a further 4lb, that may not be enough to stop her. Detective looks a huge danger after his recent Musselburgh triumph, where he got up late after meeting trouble. The consistent Penelope's Sister might follow them home for yet another placing.
Prediction : 1st Keep Me Stable 2nd Detective 3rd Penelopes Sister

BELTANE ran a blinder when beaten a length and a quarter into third at Beverley, where he was headed inside the final furlong after possibly hitting the front too soon. If ridden with slightly more restraint, he may last home this time. If Clasina can repeat her June Wetherby third in a better race, she can go close off the same mark. Chiefman sports a first-time visor so improvement isn't out of the question.
Prediction : 1st Beltane 2nd Clasina 3rd Chiefman

SPIORADALTA stayed on well from off the pace to finish a respectable third in a tougher handicap at Beverley last month. Mark Walford's charge gets another chance back at this level and is only 3lb higher than when successful at Ripon in May. Bamburgh represents last year's winning yard and also drops in class with a shout off his current mark. The veteran Glasses Up can't be ruled out with any confidence as he bids for a remarkable 12th course victory.
Prediction : 1st Spioradalta 2nd Bamburgh 3rd Glasses Up

CASCADE HALL showed signs of a resurgence when third at Newcastle recently. Jim Goldie's charge returns to this track for the first time since beaten a head over a longer distance back in May, so looks to have solid claims off a 3lb lower mark. Elemental Eye has been threatening to finally open his account and went close to doing so over 1m6f at Nottingham. Naturalia steps up in distance with a shout.
Prediction : 1st Cascade Hall 2nd Elemental Eye 3rd Naturalia