4:40 Ayr Tips

Good run behind Triple Force, who finished 3rd yesterday, posting a good speed figure. Looks like it's ready to win under Billy Loughnane this time, dropping into a 0-55.

Connections were probably hoping for better things this year, four runs and his mark is now 7lb lower. However, he was a good runner-up five weeks ago and was 4L clear of the rest. This race is not as strong and he’s worth a punt now he’s got his act together.

Amie Waugh rides Zebra Star again for local trainer R Mike Smith. She has run well three times from a mile to nine furlongs and now tries ten furlongs for the first time since August 2023. She now stands a better chance of staying the distance off her rock bottom mark of 45.

Royal Countess has only ever won over this distance at Ayr. By no means predictable, she is a winner of this race previously. Good/firm ground would be ideal, that's unlikely, and there is enough to suggest she'll be fine with soft ground too. On a basement rating, her liking for the course means she could play a part.

First time tongue tie on in the hope of a better run than last time. Prior to that, a fair 3rd at Pontefract and hoping the rain-softened ground may bring a change of fortune.