UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Having posted a third-placed debut in a strong-looking contest at Newmarket, LOVE ROME could be poised to open his account. Charlie Johnston's colt should find this easier and his experience may prove crucial against newcomer Vega King. Karl Burke has enjoyed a fine season with his juveniles and market support for the son of Lucky Vega shouldn't be ignored. Beverley third Weleyff is open to improvement and is forecast to be involved too.
Prediction : 1st Love Rome 2nd Vega King 3rd Weleyff

Jm Jhingree made the most of a drop in the ratings when scoring in a selling handicap at Hamilton 18 days ago and he merits respect off just 2lb higher in the ratings. However, the four-year-old appears to have more on his plate in this contest, with WOOHOO fancied to capitalise. Jim Goldie's mare arrives on the back of good second over C&D and the return of Paul Mulrennan may see her back in the winner's enclosure. King's Crown and Wee Mary are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Woohoo 2nd Jm Jhingree 3rd Kings Crown

A convincing winner on his most recent start over track and trip, WHITE LADDER could be set to follow up. John Ryan's inmate scored with enough to hand to suggest that he can defy a 6lb penalty and there should be more to come. Taygar arrives on the back of a string of creditable efforts in defeat and she's feared most, ahead of Water Of Leith.
Prediction : 1st White Ladder 2nd Taygar 3rd Water Of Leith

The majority of these have something to prove at present, so Runninsonofagun is likely to prove popular given he was beaten under two lengths on his last two outings at Carlisle. It would come as no surprise if the four-year-old was to secure a belated second career victory, but it could be worth chancing BRAES OF DOUNE. Jim Goldie's veteran posted several creditable efforts in defeat off higher marks last season and his sixth-placed reappearance at Ayr should have blown away any cobwebs. Whiskey Pete is worth a second look in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Braes Of Doune 2nd Runninsonofagun 3rd Whiskey Pete

War Memorial arrives having won two of his last four starts, including the most recent of those at Catterick, and he is capable of being in the mix. However, the vote goes to recent C&D winner JKR COBBLER. The seven-year-old had a few of these in behind when building on a string of consistent efforts here last Sunday and a 4lb penalty may not be enough to stop him. The reopposing Ramon Di Loria (third), Monhammer (fourth) and Penny Mountain (fifth) appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Jkr Cobbler 2nd War Memorial 3rd Ramon Di Loria

Dropping in grade should help PEARL EYE, who can take full advantage on this occasion. A winner at Hamilton before finishing third in a competitive York handicap, he was a beaten favourite back on the Knavesmire last time and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back. Pol Roger has been knocking on the door recently and is likely to go well, while Spiritoftheblues is also interesting.
Prediction : 1st Pearl Eye 2nd Pol Roger 3rd Spiritoftheblues

Cascade Hall hasn't quite been at his best on his last couple of starts but the drop in trip offers him the opportunity to produce a better performance. That said, his stable companion ANNANDALE gets the nod. The eight-year-old ran with plenty of credit to finish third over C&D last Monday and wouldn't need to improve much on that effort to get back to winning ways. Simple Star heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Annandale 2nd Cascade Hall 3rd Simple Star