UK Horse Racing Tips: Ayr

Although no match for a Dan Skelton-trained winner when runner-up on his stable bow at Hexham last month, this could prove a suitable opportunity for JERIKO DU REPONET to open his account over fences. If close to his best, the seven-year-old could be hard to beat. Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore have their string in good order, so chase debutant Stride On may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Welonlyhavedone.
Prediction : 1st Jeriko Du Reponet 2nd Stride On 3rd Welonlyhavedone

Having defied market expectations with a breakthrough triumph at Perth in September, Moon Reign shouldn't be underestimated in his follow-up bid. That said, a 7lb penalty demands more of Iain Jardine's charge, with ATTIN an intriguing hurdling newcomer. The five-year-old was a ready winner of a bumper at Newcastle in the spring and looks the sort to excel in this discipline. It is too soon to be writing off Jet Of Stars, who may give the selection most to think about.
Prediction : 1st Attin 2nd Jet Of Stars 3rd Moon Reign

JACK DEMPSEY was having only his third outing in handicap company when finishing second on his reappearance at Carlisle last month and could be poised to strike. A 2lb rise looks workable for the six-year-old and he edges the vote over Athair Mor. Ewan Whillans' inmate was third on his stable bow over fences at Hexham a month ago and reverting to timber shouldn't prevent another good account. Largy Meadow and Beat The Retreat are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Jack Dempsey 2nd Athair Mor 3rd Largy Meadow

BALLYNOE BOY racked up a hat-trick with his victory at Hexham last month and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop the in-form gelding on this occasion. That said, there are plenty of dangers and Tread Softly Now is an obvious threat following her Cartmel success in May. Lets Mingle edges out Boston Jury and Jem In Em to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Ballynoe Boy 2nd Tread Softly Now 3rd Lets Mingle

In an open race marginal preference is for IF NOT FOR DYLAN. The veteran failed to fire when last seen at Cartmel in May but he arrives here just 3lb higher than when winning easily at Doncaster in February and he could bounce back. The unexposed Green Angel merits a market inspection on his handicap/chase bow, while No Regrets completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st If Not For Dylan 2nd Green Angel 3rd No Regrets

EILLIS displayed promise when finishing fourth in a bumper won by the recent November Handicap winner Alfred Wincham on her debut at Down Royal in May. With the benefit of that experience, the four-year-old could be hard to stop. Pony Express failed to build on a good debut effort when last of five at Carlisle recently, but it is too soon to be writing him off. Double Annie cost 60,000 pounds after winning a point-to-point in April and any market support for her would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Eillis 2nd Pony Express 3rd Double Annie