Ayr afternoon racing tips: Best bets for Thursday, October 12
Ayr Racecourse
It's the final day of the Flat season at Ayr on Thursday, October 12 and the Planet Sport tipsters are on the hunt for more winners.
We start off with some details on our selected horses at Ayr, and there's a full list of our tips 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.
Good luck and please gamble responsibly.
(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)
14:45 (Ayr) Peace Walk
The Virgin Bet Novice Stakes represents a good opportunity for the Charlie Johnston-trained Peace Walk to double his tally.
The son of Cracksman was unable to land a blow in the Convivial Maiden at York in August, but the very fact that he made his debut in such a valuable contest suggests he had been showing a fair level of ability at home.
Dropped in class and encountering softer ground at Beverley next time, Peace Walk fairly bolted up over seven and a half furlongs and a marginal rise in trip to a mile will not be an issue.
One of the newcomers will have to be pretty smart to stop him following up under a penalty.
15:55 (Ayr) Ramiro
Ramiro is backed to supplement a recent Chester success in the Virgin Bet Handicap.
A course and distance winner in July, Brian Ellison’s charge was subsequently placed in the Racing League at Yarmouth before struggling on his next three starts.
However, two of those runs were on the all-weather and he bounced right back to form on the Roodee late last month as he devoured the heavy ground on his way to a clear-cut victory.
With conditions forecast to be similarly testing in Scotland, Ramiro should go close again despite a 3lb rise in the weights.
16:30 (Ayr) Agnes Grey
Agnes Grey can gain due reward for her consistency in the Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap.
John Quinn’s filly has been placed five times without managing to get her head in front, most recently going down by just half a length to Lockdown Lass at Chester.
If she handles this more demanding terrain, another bold bid looks assured in first-time cheek pieces.
17:40 (Ayr) Clansman
Clansman won this contest last year. Can carry the penalty he picked up for winning over just over a mile here nine days ago to victory.
The obvious danger looks to be Jaminoz, who is bidding for a hat-trick following a commanding win on soft ground at Hamilton.
Kittykarma went close when second at Newcastle six days ago and needs respect racing off the same rating.
Ayr selections in full:
AYR: 2.10 Ayr Poet, 2.45 Peace Walk, 3.20 The Gay Blade, 3.55 Ramiro, 4.30 Agnes Grey, 5.05 Banner Road, 5.40 Clansman.
