Horse-racing ‘Tip Of The Day’ — Wednesday January 2

Wednesday January 2

HALO MOON

Ayr 12.50 WIN

Top northern trainer Donald McCain has a handful of realistic chances of success today to boost his excellent strike-rate at Ayr. This cheaply-bought, four-year-old son of Kayf Tara is probably one of the least obvious, but he caught the eye when winning on his debut in a Bumper at Towcester a month ago, claiming the scalp of a warm favourite from the David Pipe yard. After travelling well and arriving on the scene on the bridle, he surged clear in the final 2f. He now switches to hurdles and although bred to stay much further than this minimum trip, the heavy ground should ensure a proper stamina test.

TUESDAY: LETS GET SERIOUS 4TH

MONDAY: YOU MUST KNOW ME 3RD

SUNDAY: MA FILLEULE 2ND

SATURDAY: GLENS MELODY 3RD

FRIDAY: MONKSLAND WON (11/4)

THURSDAY: ALAND ISLANDS FELL

BOXING DAY: RAYA STAR 2ND (8/1)

TIP OF THE DAY SUPPLIED BY SCOOP RACING (RICHARD SILVERWOOD).