TODAYS TIPS (FRIDAY)

Liam Hall looks to Ayr and Newbury for his best bets this Friday.

15:07 NEWBURY

A fascinating maiden with some stellar pedigrees. Allaire was second on debut last term, steps up in trip but pedigree suggest she'll be better over further yet still. I'm The One scoped dirty a week ago so may not take her place but she's out of a German Group 1 winner, any rain likely to aid her chances. Musical Accords dam side suggests she'd be fine over a mile but being by Camelot that will increase the stamina influence in the pedigree and she should be thereabouts if she knows her job. Winner of this could be Oaks trial bound 

MUSICAL ACCORD (E/W)

15:30 AYR

Donnacha was very impressive when winning an ultra competitive handicap at Cheltenham, likely cut in the ground which suits and has been kept fresh with this in mind. IL Ridoto and Twinjets have both shown high class form in the past but both have been in and out, if the ground quickened up thst would aid both their chances. 

DONNACHA (WIN)

16:05 AYR

Plenty come for this race bang in form, likely favourite Came From Nowhere hasn't been out of the first two on his last four starts which included two wins, likely to be bang there. Saracen Beau represents the flying team of Nicky Richards & Danny Mcmenamin, will have to take another step forward but with the form the team are in thst is plausible. Serious Operator put in a complete no show last time out but up until then had looked in flying form. Likely type to bounce back and should get in the frame. 

SERIOUS OPERATOR (E/W)

17:15 AYR

Guchen has won his last two starts but has shot up the ratings accordingly, should be thereabouts again but is vulnerable for win purposes. Paso Doble represents Paul Nicholls which makes him hard to write off making a return to form with the teams good record at this meeting but the choice is Travis Wheatley who bolted up last time, up 9lb makes it tougher but may still have some weight left up his sleeve. 

TRAVIS WHEATLEY (WIN)

written by Liam Hall