Ayr Scottish Grand National Ladies Day tips plus best bets for Newbury, Leicester and Southwell

SOFT RISK (2.55) rates a safe bet in the Remus Uomo Hurdle on Day One of Ayr’s Scottish National Meeting.

Nicky Richards’ gelding landed his first three outings over timber in hugely impressive style.

He then lost little very in defeat when chasing home the talented Since Day One at Newcastle.

The six-year-old clearly has a bright future so he can turn the tables on his rival at these weights.

CITY CHIEF (1.45) can take control for Nicky Henderson in a red-hot novices’ handicap hurdle.

The five-year-old relished tackling three miles when hammering Prince Des Fichaux at Hereford.

The gelding looks every inch a Graded-performer so he can take advantage of a fair opening mark.

GREY SKIES (2.20) can complete a hat-trick for Donald McCain in a fascinating novices’ hurdle.

Impressive at Uttoxeter, the grey absolutely bolted up from Escapeandevade at Kelso last time.

I doubt we’ve seen the best of this smart type who can deny a strong field under Brian Hughes.

BEAKSTOWN (3.30) can continue Dan Skelton’s domination of the Hillhouse Quarry Chase.

Progressive over 2m 4f, the gelding didn’t stay three miles when a respectable fourth at Kempton.

The nine-year-old still lurks on an attractive mark so he can land this valuable prize down in trip.

The top trainer can also claim the Coral Mares’ Handicap Hurdle with GET A TONIC (4.05).

The six-year-old was unlucky to encounter the classy Fonzerelli in Listed company at Doncaster.

The daughter of Getaway is open to progress as a stayer so she can shrug off a welter-burden.

DUBAI DAYS (4.40) can shade the Seko Novices’ Chase for Kinneston-based Nick Alexander.

The eight-year-old recorded yet another personal best when slamming Hardy Du Seuil at Kelso.

That race is working out