UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Second on each of his three starts under Rules, with two of those placed efforts coming over timber, Sleedagh sets a fair standard and is expected to be thereabouts again. The vote, however, goes to KINGS CHAMPION. An extended 2m looked on the sharp side at Market Rasen so stepping up in trip should play to his strengths and progress is anticipated. Solid Performer, Cushendun and Blofeld are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Kings Champion 2nd Sleedagh 3rd Solid Performer

Perth bumper winner Wilstar has undergone wind surgery since a disappointing hurdling bow at Newbury. With a first-time tongue-tie applied, it would come as no surprise were he to step forward, but preference is for LIKE MINDED. The JP McManus-owned gelding made a satisfactory debut over C&D last month and although it suggested further might be more suitable, he wouldn't need to find stacks of improvement. Largy Meadow finished second in a Ballinrobe bumper over the summer and is worth a market check ahead of his stable debut.
Prediction : 1st Like Minded 2nd Wilstar 3rd Largy Meadow

A confident vote goes to POWEROFJET, who was able to build on an encouraging chase debut to score at Newcastle. Martin Todhunter's seven-year-old is tasked with a step up in class, coupled with a 7lb rise, but he has scope for considerable progress. Ballyfort won at Kelso in October and is arguably the main danger, and Rock On Jet can be forgiven his latest performance when pulled up over C&D.
Prediction : 1st Powerofjet 2nd Ballyfort 3rd Rock On Jet

FOREST BLAZE bounced back to form in first-time cheekpieces here last month. Beaten only a length in second, this extra furlong offers the prospect of further improvement and Mark Walford's charge gets another chance. Runner-up at Doncaster on his return from a layoff, Big Storm Brewing cannot be ruled out with any confidence, while Shadow Chaser can get involved with a reproduction of his good effort here in November.
Prediction : 1st Forest Blaze 2nd Big Storm Brewing 3rd Shadow Chaser

CELESTIAL FASHION returned to the fray with an impressive display at Carlisle on only her fourth start over the larger obstacles. Ian Duncan's mare won with any amount in hand over 2m4f and this extra test of stamina should play to her strengths. Wal Buck's will appreciate the return to softer ground and drops in class with a shout, while recent C&D winner Wholly Boley remains unexposed and could shape well again.
Prediction : 1st Celestial Fashion 2nd Wal Bucks 3rd Wholly Boley

Junker D'allier has shown his best form over two miles but, with Sean Bowen back in the saddle, it wouldn't be surprising if he is at least on the premises if his stamina holds out. However, Irish raider CLOONAINRA is more proven over this distance and with this representing a drop down in class, John McConnell's mare shades preference. Captain Butler and Young Jack are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Cloonainra 2nd Junker Dallier 3rd Captain Butler

Ikarak is consistent, stays well and has already won three times when partnered by Sean Bowen. However, he was a well-held third off this mark at Sandown last month and again looks vulnerable. Therefore, preference is for AUTHORIZED MISSION, who successfully debuted for Nicky Richards at Kelso before losing little in defeat when second to an in-form rival at the same venue. He appears progressive enough to cope with a 5lb rise. Whistle Stop Tour and Highland Fashion are other appealing options.
Prediction : 1st Authorized Mission 2nd Ikarak 3rd Whistle Stop Tour