UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

Captain Zebo arrives here on the back of two victories but he could be vulnerable under a double penalty. With that in mind, preference is for POGUE, who was only narrowly denied at Kelso last time out and he could provide his supporters with some valuable compensation. Official ratings suggest that Ain't My Fault could go well if leaving his last run behind him, while the point winner Battys Dilemma is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Pogue 2nd Captain Zebo 3rd Battys Dilemma

CHARMANT was an impressive winner of a handicap chase at Ayr earlier in the month off a mark of 133 and that form suggests that he should take plenty of beating. Piton Pete was not disgraced when last seen at Huntington and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Elixir Du Gouet and Sword Of Fate.
Prediction : 1st Charmant 2nd Piton Pete 3rd Elixir Du Gouet

In a weak race the marginal preference is for SWEET VINETTA, who won at Catterick back in December and she put in an encouraging effort when last seen at Hexham. Amberose failed to fire last time out but is a player based on her previous effort at Ayr, while Jessiemac and Avondhu Pearl are others who have the ability to make the frame.
Prediction : 1st Sweet Vinetta 2nd Amberose 3rd Avondhu Pearl

WESTERN RULES was not at his best last time out but he won a minor novice chase at Kelso in January and he should be capable of winning of his current mark. Du Soleil put in a good effort on his return from a break last time out and he is entitled to improve for that outing. Others to consider are Quest For Life and Sophie Olivia.
Prediction : 1st Western Rules 2nd Du Soleil 3rd Quest For Life

ROYAL CLARET advertised her well-being when dotting up by 10 lengths over this trip at Plumpton in December and is expected to follow up. Rivabodiva found the extended 2m5f an inadequate test at Ayr recently and could relish this stiffer test if turned out after an intended engagement at Kelso on Saturday. Last-time-out 3m Musselburgh second Rainy City cannot be left out of calculations either.
Prediction : 1st Royal Claret 2nd Rivabodiva 3rd Rainy City

Solid Strike looked on good terms with himself when scoring by four lengths over 2m4f at Hexham last time and has place claims now stepped up in trip. For win purposes, however, it might be worth siding with MAGIC OF MILAN, who finished an outpaced second over 2m5f here last time and promises to be suited by this stiffer test. Recent Hexham third Finaghy Ayr is no forlorn hope for a place now cutting back from 4m.
Prediction : 1st Magic Of Milan 2nd Solid Strike 3rd Finaghy Ayr

PORTSTORM shaped with promise when third on debut over 2m at Ayr and if he can settle better, now he has the benefit of that outing under his belt, he could feasibly take closer order. Equus Dancer took a step in the right direction when fourth at Catterick last month and is feared most, while the addition of a first-time tongue-tie could elicit some improvement from Largy Perk, who is worth considering for the places.
Prediction : 1st Portstorm 2nd Equus Dancer 3rd Largy Perk