UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

STATTEN ISLAND displayed plenty of promise when fourth in a valuable event at York on his racecourse bow last month. Given the strength of that form, it would be no surprise to see Kevin Ryan's colt get off the mark at the second time of asking. That said, Thebesthasyetocome should not be underestimated following his own encouraging debut effort, while any market support for Maximus Meridius would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Statten Island 2nd Thebesthasyetocome 3rd Maximus Meridius

SKI ANGEL was only beaten a head when second at Wetherby on Monday and the Harry Angel mare merits plenty of respect off the same mark. Wee Mary deserved to get her head in front at Musselburgh last time and another good run can be expected from her, while King Of The Jungle edges out Auntie Jo and Henery Hawk to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Ski Angel 2nd Wee Mary 3rd King Of The Jungle

The unexposed SQUARE NECKER made a winning handicap debut over 1m5f at Hamilton and the son of Zarak may be able to defy a 6lb rise on this occasion. However, Humble Spark was not far behind him in second and Jim Goldie's gelding should not be underestimated following another cracking effort in defeat last time at York. Boatswain showed more when third at Kempton last time, while Pole Star completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Square Necker 2nd Humble Spark 3rd Boatswain

Lanarra is open to improvement and merits close inspection despite her only previous attempt over 7f being a mediocre display. Conversely, LOPE Y LINDA should have no issues with the trip and shades preference on the balance of form. Undone by racing keenly from a poor draw at Beverley on Tuesday, Tim Easterby's filly looks well placed to quickly bounce back. Trais Fluors and Monhammer complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Lope Y Linda 2nd Lanarra 3rd Trais Fluors

BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND is a three-time course winner at this level, including when she dead-heated for the win in this race in 2024. Although the reliable five-year-old picks up a 3lb penalty, her proven affinity with this course is a valuable asset. The unbeaten Rose Of Honour is progressive enough to be a big danger and would be dangerous to ignore if strong in the market. Luna A Inbhir Nis and Kinswoman also have a touch of class and can figure.
Prediction : 1st Beautiful Diamond 2nd Rose Of Honour 3rd Luna A Inbhir Nis

MILFORD GRANGE has filled the runner-up berth on his last two starts and looks ready for this sterner test of stamina. Based on his pedigree, getting 7f should be well within his compass. Ellie's De Vega has experience over 7f and is another with the potential to have a big say, while Circle Of Trust showed more sparkle to chase home an odds-on favourite last time and can go close if building on that effort.
Prediction : 1st Milford Grange 2nd Ellies De Vega 3rd Circle Of Trust

Having supplemented a victory at Hamilton with a good second at Carlisle recently, another bold bid is forecast from Parisiac. The veteran must enter calculations racing off an unchanged mark, but it may be worth taking a punt on NOVAMAY. Michael Dods' filly wasn't beaten far when fifth at Redcar and makes plenty of appeal off her last winning mark. Eternal Sunshine is a feasible alternative.
Prediction : 1st Novamay 2nd Parisiac 3rd Eternal Sunshine