UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Next Twist and Triple Crown Ted both arrive on the back of comprehensive wins and are entitled to respect under their penalties, but the vote goes to BRAS D'OR. David Pipe's charge made a pleasing start to life over hurdles at Cheltenham and was far from disgraced in behind the now 130-rated Un Sens A La Vie at Ludlow next time. With less on his plate, he can shed the maiden tag. Kilnesare Flight is well worth a second look too.
Prediction : 1st Bras Dor 2nd Next Twist 3rd Triple Crown Ted

DREAM SHADOW bumped into a subsequent Listed winner on her hurdling debut before duly obliging at Warwick. The seven-year-old should have plenty more to offer and has been found an excellent opportunity to double up. Tom Broughton gets on well with dual hurdles winner Just Her Type and she cannot be discounted, while Lets Mingle is expected to give her running.
Prediction : 1st Dream Shadow 2nd Just Her Type 3rd Lets Mingle

A confident vote goes to KELVIN FORLONGE, who made a mockery of his opening mark to score over C&D at the start of December. He was raised 6lb for that performance, but conditions might not be too dissimilar here. He's completely unexposed at this sort of trip and is expected to take another step forward. Irish raider Gather Yourself merits the utmost respect in the hands of Sean Bowen, while Shoeshine Boy wouldn't be without a chance if putting a recent fall behind him.
Prediction : 1st Kelvin Forlonge 2nd Gather Yourself 3rd Shoeshine Boy

An interesting clash between FINGLE BRIDGE and Meetmebythesea, with preference for the former. Olly Murphy's gelding was unbeaten over hurdles, with a Listed success at Exeter the highlight, especially given how the form has worked out. He returned to the same venue for his chasing bow when second to Lulamba before being left alone in a match at Uttoxeter and this appeals as a decent opportunity to continue his progression. Meetmebythesea was also a useful hurdler who scored on his chasing debut at Wetherby, while Big John Wayne looks the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fingle Bridge 2nd Meetmebythesea 3rd Big John Wayne

Torosay is better judged on her C&D second rather than her subsequent Carlisle disappointment and the handicapper has aided her cause by dropping her 3lb. Jirko was no match for an easy winner here at the beginning of last month and remains capable of better, but the vote goes to chasing debutant BIG ZOUK. Nicky Richards' gelding won a point-to-point in February 2024 and the switch to fences can bring about the improvement required.
Prediction : 1st Big Zouk 2nd Torosay 3rd Jirko

A switch to more positive tactics saw HE'S BRESILIAN make all in a maiden hurdle at Newcastle. The six-year-old returns to handicap company off what looks a fair mark and a similar approach may see him follow up. Tread Softly Now arrives on the back of a close-up second at Kelso and is feared most, for all that a 4lb higher rating demands more. Dance Thief could also feature after an encouraging fifth-placed reappearance over C&D.
Prediction : 1st Hes Bresilian 2nd Tread Softly Now 3rd Dance Thief

Having had something in hand when making a successful Rules bow over track and trip, COCONUT MAN may prove tough to crack. Reopposing runner-up Kingsman Mail is entitled to improve for that experience and should give another good account, although a bigger danger may emerge in the shape of winning pointer Mcelhattan. Donald McCain has his string in good order and market support for his Yeats gelding would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Coconut Man 2nd Mcelhattan 3rd Kingsman Mail