UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

NEXT OF KIN shaped with promise after showing her inexperience when third on her racecourse bow at Newbury and William Haggas' filly has been found a suitable opportunity to get off the mark at the second time of asking. Desert Smoke was a beaten favourite in a decent York novice last month and she is entitled to be in the mix, along with the two newcomers Myesme and La Flor Granada.
Prediction : 1st Next Of Kin 2nd Desert Smoke 3rd Myesme

It might be worth taking a chance on SPIRIT OF NATURE, whose seasonal return/handicap bow wasn't entirely devoid of promise. The low-mileage gelding might step forward from that outing, especially because he had undergone wind surgery prior to it. Bridgefoot Rambler outran odds of 150-1 to hit the frame at Thirsk and is high on the shortlist as a result, whilst Hostelry could also be thereabouts in a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Spirit Of Nature 2nd Bridgefoot Rambler 3rd Hostelry

There are a few to consider in here but it looks best to side with KEEP ME STABLE, who bumped into an in-form stable companion when second at Musselburgh on Friday. That effort signified a clear return to form for Linda Perratt's mare and whilst still 3lb lower than when defeating the reopposing Novak last July, she can now go one better. Carmel Valley merits respect following a pair of creditable runs in defeat, while Albeyours and Catton Lady are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Keep Me Stable 2nd Carmel Valley 3rd Albeyours

Gemma Tutty has been amongst the winners of late and STAR CAST can add to the tally. The daughter of Almanzor has won four of her last six starts, including over C&D last time, and can once again find improvement to defy a further 5lb rise in the handicap. Her stable companion Ziata struck in a maiden at Windsor and isn't without a chance either, although both Hamilton scorer Spirit Of Acklam and Mano Chicago might represent bigger dangers.
Prediction : 1st Star Cast 2nd Spirit Of Acklam 3rd Mano Chicago

VELVET SKIES made a pleasing start for the Gary Harrison stable when filling the runner-up spot over 7f at Wolverhampton last time and is just 2lb higher. This drop back a furlong in trip looks the right move and he is the way to go. Henery Hawk finished a close third over 5f here latest and needs to be taken seriously along with Baby Rover, who competes off a workable mark.
Prediction : 1st Velvet Skies 2nd Henery Hawk 3rd Baby Rover

It's hard to ignore the claims of RECOBELLA, who made her way through the field to score over track and trip last month and a 3lb rise might prove to be lenient. With Jack Nicholls negating that rise with his claim, she looks the one to beat. Three-time course winner Penelope's Sister showed more when third over C&D on her latest outing and is one to watch out for, while Lesrico is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Recobella 2nd Penelopes Sister 3rd Lesrico

Royal Blaze successfully completed a C&D double on his most recent start and holds an obvious chance to go in again, but the vote goes to SWEET KISS. Tim Easterby's filly produced a better display when taking the silver medal home over this trip at Newcastle and a similar effort might suffice. Tee Aitch Aye sports first-time cheekpieces and also merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st Sweet Kiss 2nd Royal Blaze 3rd Tee Aitch Aye

Adiada showed ability in her three starts in novice company as a juvenile and warrants a market check on her return/handicap debut. However, KEEP AN EYE ON IT wasn't disgraced in third over this trip at Musselburgh in April and he could have more to offer on just his third start in the handicap ranks. Beckon and Light The Night Up are others to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Keep An Eye On It 2nd Adiada 3rd Beckon