17:15 Ayr Tips — Friday 17th April 2026

The 17:15 Ayr looks like a formality for the very impressive Guchen, who stands head and shoulders above the rest of the field. Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls' runner arrives here in scintillating form, boasting two comfortable victories in her last two starts. Indeed, her recent 'won last time out' trend isn't just a tick in the box; it signifies a mare who has truly found her stride and is operating at the peak of her powers.

With an Official Rating of 122, Guchen is the clear top-rated horse in this contest, leaving her rivals scrambling for second place on paper. Jockey Aamilah Aswat retains the ride, having guided her to success before, and will be confident of completing a hat-trick today. While the odds of 1/10 reflect her overwhelming superiority, she is a banker for any multiples and looks nigh on impossible to oppose in what appears to be a match of her own making. For those seeking a bit more value, Westoftignes makes for a solid each-way proposition, capable of snatching a minor placing. But make no mistake, Guchen is the one they all have to beat.