Ayr afternoon racing tips: Best bets for Monday, December 11
Ayr racecourse
Up to Ayr for the Monday afternoon meeting on December 11 and the Planet Sport tipsters are on the hunt for more big winners.
Let's get the ball rolling with some details on our selected horses at Ayr, and we have a full list of selections at the bottom of the page.
Don't forget to check out the full racecard, results and live odds in Planet Sport's racing live centre.
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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)
11.50 (Ayr) Rocheval
Lucinda Russell’s Rocheval can score again in the Coral Get Closer To The Action Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle, a two-mile event for three-year-olds.
The gelding made his debut at Aintree last month in a bumper contest and was an easy winner, coming home six lengths ahead of his nearest rival over two miles and a furlong.
This will be his hurdling debut but the bay has clearly done enough at home to encourage connections to graduate to obstacles for his next outing.
12.20 (Ayr) Joshua Des Flos
In the first division of the Coral “National Hunt” Maiden Hurdle, it is Stuart Crawford’s Joshua Des Flos, a Simon Munir and Isaac Souede-owned five-year-old, that appeals.
He is out of the same mare as Henry de Bromhead’s Ryanair Chase winner Balko Des Flos and has switched between Crawford’s yard and the base of Joseph O’Brien in four placed runs over hurdles and in bumpers.
His last effort saw him finish third over this course and distance and though the winner was clear, Joshua Des Flos was close behind the second when giving weight to both.
13:20 (Ayr) Up Helly Aa King
Nick Alexander’s Up Helly Aa King is one for the Coral Racing Club Handicap Chase.
The veteran ran a good race to finish second on his last start and is generally a consistent sort in these types of races, with his chances helped by the fact his mark has not increased since he was last seen.
13:50 (Ayr) Guernesey
Jackie Stephen’s Guernesey looks to be a live contender in the Coral Racing Bet Bundles Handicap Hurdle.
The seven-year-old has switched stables from Joe Tizzard and was second on his debut for new connections, coming home three-quarters of a length behind the winner in a Kelso handicap.
He has gone up 2lb as a result and this race is a step up, but the grey remains well handicapped and can build on his earlier outing to hit the frame.
Ayr selections in full:
AYR: 11.50 Rocheval, 12.20 Joshua Des Flos, 12.50 Esprit Du Potier, 1.20 Up Helly Aa King, 1.50 Guernesey, 2.20 Annaghbeg, 2.50 Aubis Walk, 3.20 Serious Ego.
