UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Highland Fashion is the pick of those with hurdling experience, but he could be vulnerable to some unexposed types in this field. One of those is UPON TWEED, who readily dispatched the exciting Conman John on his debut in a bumper at Newcastle in February. If taking to hurdling, Nicky Richards' gelding could prove to be well above average this season. Stride On is another bumper winner who has to be given plenty of respect, while L'arme De Bonheur is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Upon Tweed 2nd Stride On 3rd Highland Fashion

EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE may not have been suited by the drop to 2m4f when third at Perth. However, his previous second off this mark at the same venue over 3m suggests that he could play a leading role in a race of this nature. Judicial Review had plenty in hand when winning at Cartmel in August and James Moffatt's gelding may prove to be the main threat, ahead of Cave Hill and Cowboy Cooper.
Prediction : 1st Everyday Champagne 2nd Judicial Review 3rd Cave Hill

LAVIDA ADIVA progressed well last season and ended up winning a Listed event on her first start over 3m at Kelso in March. A second over C&D the following month suggests that there in more to come from Ruth Jefferson's mare and she appears to be the safest pick in an open event. Esprit Du Potier has been off the track for a long time, but he showed ability as a novice and should not be underestimated. Ginger Mail and Nab Wood are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Lavida Adiva 2nd Esprit Du Potier 3rd Ginger Mail

GRAND VOYAGE was not at his best on his latest start in June, but he looks to have his optimal conditions on this occasion. Stuart Coltherd's charge scored on soft ground over C&D in March and another strong bid is anticipated off the same mark. Isle Of Sark has been in winning form over hurdles, having scored nicely at Sedgefield last month, and he reverts to fences with a shout, while Visual Impact is one to note on her chasing bow.
Prediction : 1st Grand Voyage 2nd Isle Of Sark 3rd Visual Impact

DANCE THIEF was making his return when beaten only a head in last year's renewal of this race. A winner over fences back here subsequently, he could be hard to keep out of the frame off his current mark. Maple won on faster ground at Uttoxeter in May, but is versatile as regards the going and could have a say in the outcome, while the veteran Thereisnodoubt scored over C&D in March and cannot be ruled out with any confidence.
Prediction : 1st Dance Thief 2nd Maple 3rd Thereisnodoubt

Surrey Belle won over hurdles at Hexham in June before following up on the level here in September and merits respect now chasing. That said, MY KIWI GIRL is preferred. Nick Alexander's mare broke her maiden in fine style here in March, but the former point winner is bred to appreciate a switch to fences and is taken to launch a strong challenge. Walking On A Dream was pulled up in the Grade 2 Rossington Main when last seen but has much less on his plate on this occasion.
Prediction : 1st My Kiwi Girl 2nd Surrey Belle 3rd Walking On A Dream

A chance can be taken on GUERNESEY, who was far from disgraced in a competitive series final at Musselburgh when last seen in March. It's been a while in between drinks for Jackie Stephen's gelding, but his handicap mark is reflective of that and having gone well fresh previously, he should not be discounted. Be The Difference kept on into third over 2m5f at Kelso most recently so must be of interest returned to further, while Didntgotwenty appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Guernesey 2nd Be The Difference 3rd Didntgotwenty