Our Ayr racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Monday 10th August 2026. The action gets underway at 13:45 and runs through to 17:15, with going reported as 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Spirit Of Acklam boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Donagh O’Connor has been in fine form here with 5 wins from 14 rides, Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood’s yard sends out runners with a 42.86% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Ayr
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Ayr over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke | Yorkshire Post | 15 | 6 | 40% | 53.33% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 23 | 9 | 39.13% | 69.57% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 19 | 7 | 36.84% | 73.68% |
| Glendale | The Scotsman | 45 | 16 | 35.56% | 62.22% |
13:45 – Ladbrokes “Bet £5 Get £30 New Customer Offer” EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary maiden on paper despite one standout at the head of the market. Next Of Kin sets the standard after a promising third on debut and, for a William Haggas yard that doesn’t waste many bullets in races like this, she’s the obvious one they all have to beat. Fly Smartly and Desert Smoke have the benefit of experience too and both have shown enough to suggest there’s a race in them, while the newcomers Myesme and La Flor Granada add a little intrigue. The rest need a sizeable step forward on what they’ve shown. In truth, this doesn’t look a deep heat for the grade, so natural improvement from the principals is likely to decide it rather than any hidden angle lower down the market.
Top Selections
1. Next Of Kin – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 3 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 44
She’s the one with the cleanest profile in the race. A debut third is already the best single piece of form on offer here, and an opening mark of 82 tells you she showed plenty more than the bare finishing position. Drawn in stall 1, she should be able to travel handy or take a lead, and Haggas juveniles are usually sharper for that first outing. At around 10/11 she’s no giveaway, but in a race where several rivals have already looked limited and the debutantes don’t come from obvious powerhouse angles, she is hard to oppose. She holds strong claims of getting off the mark at the second attempt.
Bet: WIN
2. Desert Smoke – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan | Trainer: Hugo Palmer | Form: 65 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 55
If you want something against the favourite each-way, Desert Smoke makes more appeal than the shorter-priced Fly Smartly. The form figures don’t leap off the page, but that 82 rating is notably solid for this level and her Topspeed figure of 55 is right there with the best in the field. She’s had two runs to learn the job, and Hugo Palmer’s youngsters often come forward with experience rather than winning first time out. At 5/1 she looks a sensible each-way punt in a race lacking depth beyond the obvious market leaders, especially if she can break a bit cleaner and use that experience to better effect over this 6f.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Next Of Kin is the win play and looks the most likely scorer if progressing as expected from her debut third. For those wanting a bit more value, Desert Smoke is the each-way option at 5/1 in a nine-runner field with three places on offer. Fly Smartly is the obvious danger, but she doesn’t look quite as generous in the market.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashina | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Dadawada | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Desert Smoke | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Fly Smartly | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Titania | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| La Flor Granada | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Myesme | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Next Of Kin | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 4/5 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Oh So Slow Sloth | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Next Of Kin |
| Glendale | Fly Smartly |
14:15 – “Ladbrokes Get More With Racing Bet Builder” Classified Stakes
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a pretty typical Ayr classified: plenty with bits and pieces of form, not many arriving with obvious authority, and that usually makes recent consistency the safest angle. Hostelry sets the standard on official figures and has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, while Bridgefoot Rambler comes here after a more encouraging third and has the inside stall to work from. Millbuie is another who has been shaping as though a race like this is within reach, and Spirit Of Nature is respected after being found in the market. The three-year-olds get weight from their elders, but most of them still have something to prove. In truth, it is not a deep contest, but that does make it a winnable one for a solid, battle-hardened miler.
Top Selections
1. Hostelry – 11/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Joanna Mason | Trainer: Ruth Carr | Form: 455545 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 53
Hostelry is hardly hiding anything from the handicapper, but this is weaker than plenty of the races he has been contesting and his profile is the most reliable in the field. Those recent figures tell the story of a horse repeatedly running to a similar level, and in a Class 6 classified that often goes a long way. He has the joint-best recent balance of rating and topspeed, Joanna Mason is a positive booking, and if he gets a decent pace to aim at he should be right there late. At 11/4, he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Millbuie – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: William Pyle | Trainer: Ewan Whillans | Form: 630372 | Rating: 57 | Topspeed: 52
Millbuie makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where a lot of these are either out of sorts or thoroughly exposed. He comes here off the back of a solid second, and that followed a fair third, so there is at least some momentum behind him. His rating leaves him with a little to find on strict figures with Hostelry, but not much, and his recent topspeed reading says he is capable of being competitive at this level. William Pyle knows him well and if he can hold a handy position from stall 4, he looks the type to keep on finding. The 7/1 is fair for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hostelry is the percentage call for the win bet, simply because he brings the most dependable recent form into a weak race. For an each-way alternative, Millbuie looks the value at 7/1 given he arrives in better nick than most. Bridgefoot Rambler is the obvious danger from stall 1, while Spirit Of Nature has market respect and could easily outrun a patchy profile.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgefoot Rambler | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Concert Boy | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Due Respect | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Game Management | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Hostelry | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Millbuie | 9/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ring Of Gold | 28/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of Nature | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Charcon | 16/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Hawksworth | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Baroness | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sanny Doo | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The North | Spirit Of Nature |
14:45 – Ladbrokes “Big Daily Boosts On Racing” Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper Class 6 Ayr handicap: competitive on paper, a touch scrappy in places, and full of runners with something to prove. Carmel Valley heads the market after back-to-back placed efforts and is the obvious progressive 3yo angle, while Albeyours is lurking on a handy mark if forgiving his latest run. Novak and Keep Me Stable arrive in decent enough nick for this grade, and Yaaser is another with a solid enough profile from a good low draw. The question is whether the younger legs of Carmel Valley and Black Rock Beauty can outgun the more exposed older handicappers. It is not a deep race in quality, but it is a tricky betting heat where current well-being and a workable draw could make the difference.
Top Selections
1. Carmel Valley – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Katie Scott | Form: -76723 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 59
Carmel Valley makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with his profile. He is a 3yo taking on mostly exposed older handicappers and his last two runs, finishing second and third, suggest he is getting the hang of this level now. An opening mark of 70 still looks workable enough, especially in a race lacking a standout. Jason Hart is a positive booking and stall 7 should give him options over this trip. At 7/2 he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he still looks the one with the most upside and the strongest claims if reproducing that recent placed form. Bet: WIN
2. Albeyours – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: Steph Hollinshead | Form: 25-317 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 63
Albeyours looks the value each-way play. He won two starts back and that effort sits well in the context of this modest contest, while his Topspeed figure of 63 is one of the better numbers in the field. The latest seventh was a backward step, but I am inclined to treat that as a blip rather than a reason to desert him entirely, especially with Daniel Tudhope taking over and a decent draw in 4. In a race full of exposed types who often find one too good, he appeals as one who can bounce back and get seriously involved. At 11/2, he is a sensible each-way punt with four places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Danger: Keep Me Stable has claims after a better second last time, while Novak is solid enough if you want one more for shortlist purposes.
Betting Strategy
Carmel Valley is the win play because he is one of the few open to improvement and his recent form is the most convincing in the field. Albeyours is the each-way option at 11/2, with the four places making that angle attractive. Keep Me Stable and Novak are the obvious dangers if this turns into a battle of hardened handicappers rather than youthful progression.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catton Lady | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Gressington | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Pal Joey | 14/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Kelpie Grey | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Novak | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Stoneywell | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Tropez Power | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Yaaser | 15/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Keep Me Stable | 15/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Carmel Valley | 7/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Black Rock Beauty | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Albeyours | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Joshuas Dream | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| talkSPORT 2 | Yaaser |
| Tipman Tips | Novak |
| Farringdon | Novak |
| Rory Delargy | Keep Me Stable |
| Dave Nevison | Keep Me Stable |
| Robin Goodfellow | Black Rock Beauty |
15:15 – Ladbrokes “Get More With Ladbucks” Handicap (GBBplus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper Ayr handicap, competitive without being especially deep, and there are a few arriving with solid recent credentials. Star Cast is the obvious starting point after back-to-back wins and looks the progressive one in the field, while Spirit Of Acklam comes here on the back of a victory of his own and is clearly thriving. Obito and Mano Chicago have the look of reliable yardsticks at this level, and Pearl Eye is dangerous if getting a clean run from a wide stall. The non-runner takes one out, but it still feels a tricky puzzle with pace and positioning likely to matter. In truth, this may come down to whether the improvers can shrug off higher marks against battle-hardened handicappers.
Top Selections
1. Star Cast – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Jake Dickson | Trainer: Gemma Tutty | Form: 113211 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 73
He is hard to get away from. That form string screams consistency and progress, and winning his last two suggests he is still ahead of the assessor despite another nudge up the weights. A mark of 88 looks fair rather than punitive for a 4yo who has plainly found his groove, and his Topspeed figure stacks up well in this company. Gemma Tutty also runs Ziata, but Star Cast looks the stable’s clear number one on bare achievement. At 10/3 he is no secret, though he still makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking many obvious lurkers. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mano Chicago – 10/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Andrew Mullen | Trainer: Iain Jardine | Form: /25242 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 73
For an each-way play, Mano Chicago makes plenty of sense. He does not win often enough to be called bombproof, but he has been knocking hard on the door and his recent figures suggest another prominent showing is very likely. That latest second advertised current wellbeing, and an 85 mark gives him every chance if he gets a decent tow into the race from stall 11. The Topspeed number is right there with the principals too, which matters in a race where several are closely matched on handicapping. Available at 10/1, he looks the value each-way punt against shorter-priced rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Star Cast is the win play because he is the one bringing the strongest upward momentum and still looks capable of better. Mano Chicago is the sensible each-way alternative in a 14-runner race with four places on offer, given how regularly he hits the frame. Spirit Of Acklam is the obvious danger after scoring last time, while Obito and Pearl Eye are not easily dismissed.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Passage | 17/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Of Acklam | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Cast | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Regalian | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Obito | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Mano Chicago | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Pearl Eye | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Betfair) |
| Simply Ruby | 50/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Cisco Disco | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Molinari | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Boy Named Sioux | 50/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Ziata | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Sunday Express | Star Cast |
15:45 – Ladbrokes “Insure Your Acca On Football” Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper Ayr sprint handicap in the sense that it looks competitive without being especially deep, and there are plenty in here who have been taking turns running respectable races without quite getting the job done. Velvet Skies heads the market after a solid second last time and is easy enough to see going well again, while Monastere is another with a recent win on the card. Water Of Leith has the best Topspeed figure in the field and is dangerously well treated if bouncing back, and Pivotal Terms is one of the more interesting 3yo runners against older handicappers. With 16 declared but Lanarra a non-runner, draw and track position could still matter, and in a race like this I’d rather side with those arriving in form than try to get clever. Tricky, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Velvet Skies – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Barry McHugh | Trainer: Gary Harrison | Form: 789462 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 31
Velvet Skies makes most appeal after shaping as though this sort of race is there to be won sooner rather than later. That latest second was a clear step back in the right direction and, in a Class 6 where a lot of these are exposed and inconsistent, recent solid form counts for plenty. An official mark of 68 puts him right in the mix and he’s not burdened by an impossible weight for one with his profile. At 4/1 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he is the one runner in the field who looks to bring the cleanest current credentials. In a race full of qualifiers, he’s the most straightforward answer.
Bet: WIN
2. Water Of Leith – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Lauren Young | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 553650 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 62
Water Of Leith is not the easiest horse to catch right, but he’s the each-way angle at the prices. His recent form figures don’t scream winner, yet this is a veteran who retains enough ability to be very dangerous in a modest sprint and that Topspeed mark of 62 stands out in this line-up. Jim Goldie’s runners are always worth respecting around Ayr and, from a handicap mark of 66, he’s slipped to a level where he can definitely get involved if breaking on terms and getting a decent tow into the race. The 7/1 on offer looks fair in a 15-runner race with four places, especially for those wanting a slightly less obvious play than the favourite.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Velvet Skies is the win play because he arrives off the most convincing recent effort and looks the safest option in a messy sprint. Water Of Leith is the each-way punt with four places on offer, thanks to his strong speed figure and workable mark. The obvious dangers are Monastere, who has a recent win to his name, and Pivotal Terms if the 3yo can bounce back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Skies | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Water Of Leith | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Henery Hawk | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Edmond Halley | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Head For Freedom | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Lord Abama | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Macedonian | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| White Umbrella | 22/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Doon The Glen | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Pivotal Terms | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Monastere | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Sixcor | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ski Angel | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Red Walls | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Baby Rover | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Chris Wright | Red Walls |
| Ross Shepherd | Water Of Leith |
16:15 – Ladbrokes “Free Rewards With Instant Spins” Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a pretty ordinary Class 6 on paper, but that does not make it straightforward. Recobella arrives off a win and is the obvious starting point from a handy draw, while Naturalia has been knocking loudly on the door without quite managing to get her head in front. Lesrico has bits of form that give him a squeak if bouncing back from a lesser effort, and the unexposed 3yo Positive Thoughts gets in with a light weight and could have more to offer than a few of these exposed older handicappers. It feels the sort of race where track position and a bit of tactical sense will matter plenty, because there are several here who are reliable enough at this level without being especially convincing finishers.
Top Selections
1. Recobella – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Nicholls | Trainer: Philip Kirby | Form: -35251 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 54
Recobella makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. That latest win was no accident judged on the consistency of the recent sequence, and she now comes here with her confidence up after figures of 3, 5, 2 and 1 in her last four completed starts. Drawn in stall 2, she should get a sensible trip round Ayr, and in a race full of runners who find one too good, she is at least arriving having shown she can finish the job. The bare Topspeed figure is not flashy, but in this grade it does not need to be. At 7/2, she looks the solid option rather than an adventurous one.
Bet: WIN
2. Positive Thoughts – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: -69536 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 53
Positive Thoughts is the one at a bigger price who could easily outrun the market. He is one of only two 3yos in the line-up and that age allowance leaves him carrying just 128, which is attractive against exposed older rivals in a low-grade handicap like this. His recent form is not bombproof, but the latest sixth was not devoid of promise and there is a fair chance this step into a contest of this nature helps him. Jason Hart is a notable booking in the context of this race and if he can get him switched off early, there may be more to come over this trip. Available at 10/1, he looks the each-way value.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Recobella is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet after getting back on the scoresheet last time. For those playing each-way in a 12-runner race with four places on offer, Positive Thoughts is the more interesting angle at double-figure odds. Naturalia is the obvious danger if again running to her usual level, while Lesrico is not one to dismiss lightly if rebounding.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesrico | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| King Chaos | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Naturalia | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Precious Spartan | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Idyllic | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Ravenscraig Castle | 9/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Recobella | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Lightning Galaxy | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Positive Thoughts | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Parole Officer | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jim Delahunt | Idyllic |
| Rockavon | Recobella |
16:45 – Ladbrokes “Free Rewards With Instant Spins” Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a pretty ordinary Class 6 on paper, but that often makes for a competitive betting heat rather than a race to trust blindly. Royal Blaze arrives on the back of two wins and is the obvious starting point despite a 4lb rise, while Tee Aitch Aye has slipped to a mark where he can definitely get involved if building on his latest third. Sweet Kiss is another with a solid enough recent effort and a draw that could help, while West Tyrone has bits of form that make him interesting if putting it all together. The three-year-olds get weight, with Ceinture d’Orion the most intriguing of them, but this is no straightforward puzzle and a clean trip may decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Royal Blaze – 10/3 with William Hill
Jockey: David Nolan | Trainer: Ewan Whillans | Form: 483911 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 63
Royal Blaze is the one with the momentum and, in a race where plenty have questions to answer, that counts for a lot. He has won his last two, the latest coming off a mark of 68, and although he is now up to 72, this is hardly a deeper contest. The Topspeed figure of 63 puts him right among the best in the field and stall 3 should allow David Nolan to hold a handy position rather than get shuffled back. He is no hidden gem at 10/3, but he does look the most solid option in a race full of unreliable types. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Ceinture d’Orion
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 4634 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 58
Ceinture d’Orion is the each-way angle in a race where the exposed older handicappers do not set an especially daunting standard. This three-year-old has only had four runs, shaped with some promise in all of them, and now goes handicapping from a workable-looking mark of 68. That opening rating could easily underestimate him, especially over 1m2f in a modest Class 6 where a bit of untapped progress goes a long way. Tudhope aboard for O’Meara catches the eye too, and while he lacks the recent winning form of Royal Blaze, he makes plenty of appeal as the progressive sort against exposed rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Royal Blaze is the win play because he brings the clearest recent form and looks hard to oppose despite the higher mark. Ceinture d’Orion is the each-way punt with four places on offer, as he has far more scope than most of these. Tee Aitch Aye is the obvious danger if repeating his latest run, while Sweet Kiss also has enough about her to make the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Tyrone | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Royal Blaze | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
| Spirit Catcher | 15/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Sweet Kiss | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Tee Aitch Aye | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Motawaared | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Glasses Up | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Man | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Farabove The Limit | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Rugby Union | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Onyeisi | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Spotlight | Tee Aitch Aye |
| Rory Paddock | West Tyrone |
17:15 – “Ladbrokes Play 1-2-Free” Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 5 | Going: 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a perfectly ordinary but fairly competitive 3yo mile handicap to close the card, with plenty arriving from the same level and only small margins between them on official figures. Keep An Eye On It sets the standard on a mark of 80 and has been knocking on the door, while Paroda Diva and Wise Crack come here in good heart after solid recent efforts. Hatamoto is another with a workable profile after two wins before a lesser run last time, and Napolian is not out of it for a yard that can revive one quickly. It is not a race loaded with depth or hidden stars, but it is a tricky little puzzle where a good draw, a smooth trip and a bit of tactical pace could easily prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Keep An Eye On It – 4/1 with Betfair
Jockey: David Nolan | Trainer: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | Form: 44-523 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 71
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where solid recent handicap form may be enough. That 4/1 looks fair rather than fancy, but he has the strongest overall profile in the field: a mark of 80, the best Topspeed figure on 71, and form figures this season of 5-2-3 suggesting his turn is near. Stall 1 should be no bad thing if Nolan can hold a handy position, and there was no disgrace in his latest third. He has been shaping like a mile handicap on this sort of ground is well within range and, unlike a few of these, arrives without many excuses to make. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Napolian – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Tudhope | Trainer: David O’Meara | Form: 4-8104 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 65
Napolian is the each-way angle in a race where several are tightly matched and the O’Meara yard knows exactly how to place one in these northern handicaps. His form is a bit mixed on paper, but there was a win not long ago and his latest fourth was at least respectable enough to suggest he remains competitive from 77. Tudhope catches the eye in the saddle and the middle draw gives him options rather than problems. At 7/1 with three places on offer, he looks the sort who can sit just off the speed and pick up the pieces if the principals get racing too soon. Not bombproof, but definitely playable. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep An Eye On It is the win bet after a string of dependable efforts and looks the percentage call from a handy draw. Napolian is the each-way punt at 7/1, with Tudhope an obvious plus in a race lacking standout strength. The main dangers are Paroda Diva, who is progressing, and last-time-out winner Wise Crack, who will have supporters.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napolian | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Adiada | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Keep An Eye On It | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Betfair) |
| Beckon | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Wise Crack | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Paroda Diva | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Vega Storm | 11/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Light The Night Up | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (William Hill) |
| Hatamoto | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Our Randolph | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Wise Crack |
Ayr Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Of Acklam | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Royal Blaze | 6 | 3 | 50% | 50% |
| Obito | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Hostelry | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Naturalia | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donagh O’Connor | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 42.86% |
| Sean Kirrane | 74 | 13 | 17.57% | 33.78% |
| Conor Whiteley | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Daniel Tudhope | 644 | 104 | 16.15% | 40.22% |
| Paul Mulrennan | 955 | 147 | 15.39% | 38.53% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Ayr:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 57.14% |
| William Haggas | 33 | 13 | 39.39% | 60.61% |
| Karl Thornton | 10 | 2 | 20% | 50% |
| Donald Whillans | 108 | 20 | 18.52% | 45.37% |
| Ben Haslam | 55 | 10 | 18.18% | 38.18% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Ayr racing tips for Monday 10th August 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Ayr today?
The first race at Ayr on Monday 10th August 2026 goes off at 13:45, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Ayr today?
The going at Ayr is reported as 7.9) (rail movements (Good, good to soft in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Ayr today?
There are 8 races on the card at Ayr today, running from 13:45 through to 17:15.
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