UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

JIRKO made a bright beginning to his chasing career when third at Kelso, showing up for a long way before the lack of a recent run probably told. With the experience behind him, he can take the necessary step forward. Wholly Boley's jumping let him down last time, but is a player if judged instead on his previous second at Hexham. Better is anticipated from Wainwright now he goes over the larger obstacles, and the same can be said for Didntgotwenty.
Prediction : 1st Jirko 2nd Wholly Boley 3rd Wainwright

UPON TWEED beat the promising Conman John in a Newcastle bumper and again won as he liked over C&D on his reappearance. He looks a smart prospect but will need to be to successfully concede weight to Stede Bonnet, who won a couple of NH Flat races before a satisfactory hurdling debut at the Galway Festival. Takenasred took a big step forward when runner-up at Down Royal, while Like Minded is an interesting newcomer. One Mill Harbour might be using this to blow away any cobwebs before a return to fences.
Prediction : 1st Upon Tweed 2nd Stede Bonnet 3rd Takenasred

This could be another fine opportunity for TAKE A HIKE, who returned to form in no uncertain terms at Kelso last month. The seven-year-old is now 5lb higher, but a few of these arrive with a bit to prove and she might not need much more. Zeezee continues to knock at the door and is sure to play a leading role, while dual C&D winner Shoeshine Boy showed a bit more at Hexham latest.
Prediction : 1st Take A Hike 2nd Zeezee 3rd Shoeshine Boy

HEADS OR HARPS let favourite-backers down at Kelso, but that was his seasonal return and it might be worth giving him another chance. The eight-year-old still has few miles on the clock, although the same can be said of Southey, who was a winner between the flags in May and is worth considering back under Rules. Rock On Jet and Arthur's Quay shouldn't be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Heads Or Harps 2nd Southey 3rd Rock On Jet

LADDIE COOPER MIA made a pleasing reappearance at Sedgefield and that should have blown away any cobwebs. Adam Nicol's mare remains unexposed over hurdles and could be more than capable from her current mark. The application of first-time cheekpieces may give a boost to Forest Blaze, who was disappointing at Hexham. C&D winner So Many Roads might also improve upon his seasonal return, while the veteran Fostered Phil is just one more to consider.
Prediction : 1st Laddie Cooper Mia 2nd Forest Blaze 3rd So Many Roads

RED CADILLAC appears to have strengthened up during his break, judging by the way he stuck his neck out to get off the mark at Carlisle. He only won by a head so a 4lb rise isn't ideal, but he should be capable of even more, especially now going back up in trip. King Gris has to be feared on his first appearance for the Gordon Elliott team, and with Sean Bowen on top. Ozzy Cosmo is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Red Cadillac 2nd King Gris 3rd Ozzy Cosmo

DUBHAIN gave a great sight from the front at Down Royal's big meeting of the year, only giving way late to finish third. The winner has gone in again to frank the form and Stuart Crawford's raider has an experience edge over Broadway Ted, who also crosses the Irish Sea and makes plenty of appeal on pedigree. Nicky Richards forked out 44,000 euros for Coniston Commander and he is another newcomer to consider.
Prediction : 1st Dubhain 2nd Broadway Ted 3rd Coniston Commander