UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Star People improved on his debut 10th at York to finish fifth at Chester on his most recent start and has been gelded since. With further progression likely, he has to be respected, but GREAT OAK can win this match. Karl Burke's juvenile is related to plenty of winners and has enough speed in his pedigree to suggest that he could make a winning debut over this trip.
Prediction : 1st Great Oak 2nd Star People 3rd null

WHISKEY KISSES outran odds of 50/1 to finish a close third over track and trip last week and now has the services of Daniel Tudhope. With a similar performance, the daughter of Mehmas could prove a tough nut to crack. Cotai Starlight failed to land a blow when eighth on her handicap bow at Musselburgh, but she might be worth another chance. Water Of Leith is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Whiskey Kisses 2nd Cotai Starlight 3rd Water Of Leith

IMPERIAL GUARD accounted for Ramon Di Loria by just over two lengths over C&D last week and considering the manner of that success, he is fancied to confirm the form to complete a double. Soul Warrior produced an improved display when third over 6f at Ripon earlier this month, shaping as if this step up in trip would be a good move, and he is one to note.
Prediction : 1st Imperial Guard 2nd Soul Warrior 3rd Ramon Di Loria

Jordan Electrics has a strong constitution and as a multiple course winner, Jim Goldie's veteran must be taken seriously. Azure Zain is a player based on his Ascot victory a couple of starts ago. However, slender preference is for VEBLEN GOOD, who is still open to improvement and could have things teed up nicely for him if his two main rivals set some warm fractions.
Prediction : 1st Veblen Good 2nd Jordan Electrics 3rd Azure Zain

The consistent DONNA NOOK is worth another chance. Having won over a mile at Ripon at the start of June, reverting to this trip looks a good move and a 2lb higher mark should be manageable. Mayor Of Maghera and Runninsonofagun command respect as last-time-out winners, but the 2024 winner Hale End could be a bigger danger with this representing a drop in class.
Prediction : 1st Donna Nook 2nd Hale End 3rd Mayor Of Maghera

All bar one of GLASSES UP's 13 career wins have come at this venue and another bold showing should see the veteran heavily involved. He escapes a penalty for winning an apprentice race over 1m5f here last week and his versatility regarding distance is a persuasive factor. Sophiesticate, Phantom Shadow and Taylormade Lad have all been reliable and form a solid shortlist, although any support for Toy Soldier would be dangerous to ignore on his debut for a new yard.
Prediction : 1st Glasses Up 2nd Sophiesticate 3rd Phantom Shadow

GOLDEN HAVANA has shown plenty of promise since returning from a break and this could be within range for the reliable three-year-old if he continues to flourish. Brash was a good second on his handicap debut at Ripon and could be a big danger with another step forward off the same mark. Sea Her Excel and Under The Radar are others with sound credentials.
Prediction : 1st Golden Havana 2nd Brash 3rd Sea Her Excel