3:15 Ayr Tips

Star Cast can't be ignored. She has had six wins this year. The latest two were when stepping up to C4. The first of those was in June at Chester, winning by 7L. The latest won by over 2L under Jake Dickson, who claimed 7 lbs but has taken on 5 lbs for that last win. Jake only claims 5 lbs today, which is a net rise of 7 lbs. This 4yo could still have more to come, though.

A previous course/ distance winner in April and a winner last time out must bring this one into the equation. With four places on offer, it does look a good each-way bet.

In my opinion, last time out it was a poor attempt from the jockey to make it look like he was trying to win. He should've finished a lot closer. 1 lb lower here and still 4 lbs above his last winning mark, but that was a cosy victory over course distance almost exactly a year ago. Shouldn't be far away.

Pearl Eye has won 8 of 46 starts and is proven in Class 4 company, with 3 wins from 22 attempts. His C&D record here is 1 win from 2 starts over this trip. He has also won 5 times on similar ground and 6 times in cheekpieces, which are back on today.

Mano Chicago (6) returned from a long break in April and has been placed second in three of the five runs so far, including just one handicap run in April when 5/16 and just over 3L away from the winner off an 86. He has now changed yards and rider and dropped to a 78 for this return to handicaps. Worth an each-way 4/1.

He stands a chance to finish in the top spots at 12/1, provided he can bounce back on turf. Under the guidance of David Nolan, moving up to 1m 2f, his falling mark and history in Class 2/3 races make him a formidable contender if he regains his top form.