Horse racing tips May 7: Ayr, Exeter, Fakenham, Wetherby and Wolverhampton
FOLLOWING two excellent runs in defeat FRANZ KAFKA (2.20, nap) can now open his account at Wetherby today.
The John Gosden-trained colt failed by a head to catch the highly-rated Far Above at Newmarket last month.
Also, there was a lot to like about his previous outing when chasing home Fox Champion at Doncaster in March. Fox Champion has since enhanced that form by landing a decent handicap at Newmarket last month.
Destination will have his supporters after his promising fifth behind Jalaad at Doncaster in April.
At Ayr GRAYSTOWN (3.00, nb) is at the right end of the handicap to add to his solitary success over fences, which was gained at this track.
Nicky Richards, who celebrated on this course last month when landing the Scottish Grand National with Takingrisks, can enjoy further success at the west coast track with COURT DREAMING (3.35, treble).
This consistent performer will relish today's step up in trip and his cause will be helped by the talented Danny McMenamin taking 7lb off his back.
Gavin Cromwell, successful with Espoir D'Allen in last season's Champion Hurdle, sends over Megabucks from Ireland and the booking of Brian Hughes suggests a big run is expected.
But his best performances, when trained in England, came over fences.
Horse racing tips TODAY
Ayr
2.00 ONTHEFRONTFOOT
2.30 GREEN ZONE
3.00 GRAYSTOWN (N.B)
3.35 COURT DREAMING (TR)
4.05 JUPITERS WAY
4.35 COMMODORE BARRY
5.05 DOTHRAKI PRINCE
Exeter
5.20 GIVING BACK
5.50 BALLON ONABUDGET
6.20 MIDNIGHT GLORY
6.50 DORA'S FIELD
7.20 DARCY WARD
7.50 IN ARREARS
8.20 STORY OF FRIENDS
Fakenham
2.10 VANCOUVER
2.40 GLOBAL DOMINATION
3.10 CHAPARRAL PRINCE
3.45 ACHILL ROAD BOY
4.15 INESSA
4.45 MR MIX
Wetherby
1.50 SWIFT WING
2.20 FRANZ KAFKA (NAP)
2.50 DUNEFLOWER
3.20 TABAAHY
3.55 SAMPHIRE COAST
4.25 LORTON
4.55 MOON KING
5.25 MR COCO BEAN
Wolverhampton
6.00 PERCEIVED
6.30 UNFORGIVING MINUTE
7.00 CAPPANANTY CON
7.30 BADENSCOTH
8.00 DARK GLORY
8.30 TEMPUS