UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

De Legislator showed improvement when sporting first-time cheekpieces to score at Wetherby in February and needs to be considered on his return to the fray. However, BUSTY BOY has taken the silver medal home in each of his last four starts, most recently over 2m4f at Carlisle. Daragh Bourke's charge steps back up in trip and can defy a 2lb rise. Stretchemout looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Busty Boy 2nd De Legislator 3rd Stretchemout

The hat-trick seeking Nathan Wells is bound to have his supporters after completing a double at Perth, but the step back up in trip is a slight concern. With that in mind, TREAD SOFTLY NOW gets the vote. Ian Duncan's mare outran her odds of 25/1 to fill the runner-up spot at the same venue last time and goes off the same mark. Ryan Mania is now doing the steering and she could be the one to beat. Kellie's Dream completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Tread Softly Now 2nd Nathan Wells 3rd Kellies Dream

The unexposed LUNDI NOIR makes plenty of appeal after making the frame behind a subsequent winner on handicap debut at Chepstow last month. Tom Lacey's four-year-old competes off an unchanged mark and could have lots more to offer. Captain Butler found Grade 2 company a tough task when last seen but has to be of interest on his handicap/stable debut. C&D winner Both Barrels is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Lundi Noir 2nd Captain Butler 3rd Both Barrels

Having finished a cracking third in the Albert Bartlett at the Cheltenham Festival, plenty of eyes will be on chasing debutant DERRYHASSEN PADDY. The six-year-old was a winner of his sole point-to-point and edges the vote over Sixmilebridge. Although Fergal O'Brien's Grade 2 winner finished down the field in the Turners at Prestbury Park, he isn't taken lightly on his first appearance over the larger obstacles. Gamesters Guy is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Derryhassen Paddy 2nd Sixmilebridge 3rd Gamesters Guy

The Hatchet made all on his hurdling bow at Perth in September and merits respect in his follow-up bid. The five-year-old's slick jumping is likely to stand him in good stead, but a 7lb penalty does demand more. With that in mind, it may be worth chancing the returning MAGNA VICTOR, who offered plenty of encouragement on his third-placed jumps debut at Chepstow in January. Point-to-point winners Kent De Thaix and Cavalier Du Luy are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Magna Victor 2nd The Hatchet 3rd Kent De Thaix

Having filled the runner-up spot behind smart prospects at Listowel and Punchestown, compensation could be on the cards for PROPHETESS MIRIAM. Cian Collins' mare should put her experience to good use and take all of the beating. The biggest threat may emerge from point-to-point runner-up Coconut Man, who boasts enough speed in his pedigree to suggest he can go well on his Rules bow. Newcomer Battle Of Cape is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Prophetess Miriam 2nd Coconut Man 3rd Battle Of Cape