UK Horse Racing Tips: Cartmel

DECOR IRLANDAIS won a maiden hurdle over course and distance by nine lengths late last month and that form suggests that he is the one to beat this afternoon, despite having to carry a 6lb penalty. Stony Stream is an obvious threat to the selection having won twice in recent months, while Fortified Bay is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Decor Irlandais 2nd Stony Stream 3rd Fortified Bay

LOVATO made a winning return to action over 2m at Worcester earlier in the month and a 3lb rise in the ratings for that win may not be enough to stop him from taking this contest as well. Beeno won a similar race to this over course and distance last month and he edges out Codeshare and Canford Thompson to be the main danger to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Lovato 2nd Beeno 3rd Codeshare

MELODY OF SCOTLAND won twice impressively at Hexham last month and the progressive five-year-old mare is hard to oppose today, despite stepping up in grade. Wells De Lune has an exceptionally good record at this track and eight-year-old has to be given a place on the shortlist. Others to consider in a competitive contest are Court Dreaming, Mega Double and Mr Clarkson.
Prediction : 1st Melody Of Scotland 2nd Wells De Lune 3rd Mr Clarkson

OKSANA would arguably have won if not for coming to grief at the last on her chase bow at Market Rasen earlier in the month. A 4lb rise in the weights might not be enough to stop her if she gets round on this occasion without any mishaps. Mac Cennetig won that aforementioned race but is up 6lb and may have to settle for a supporting role this time. Sleep In First rates best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Oksana 2nd Mac Cennetig 3rd Sleep In First

ZOLFO was still going well when he came to grief at Ffos Las last month and, a course winner the time before, he is well worth another chance off the same mark. Old Salt is entitled to have come forward for his latest Perth spin and makes plenty of appeal on victories at Musselburgh earlier in the year. Chances are also given to King Golan and Againn Dul Aghaidh.
Prediction : 1st Zolfo 2nd Old Salt 3rd King Golan

SHAIYZAR (second) and Alto Des Mottes (third) placed over C&D at the end of last month and the former is expected to confirm that effort as they reoppose on the same terms, with the pair going up 3lb each. Damiens Dilemma ran well to finish second here over a shorter trip on his latest outing and can be competitive once again, while a first-time visor could aid the cause of Pretty Miss Mahler.
Prediction : 1st Shaiyzar 2nd Alto Des Mottes 3rd Damiens Dilemma

BIRCH VALE benefited from the drop back to 2m when scoring at Hexham on her most recent start, and the seven-year-old could have further progression to come due to the application of cheekpieces. Stable companion Our Kylie unseated her rider over C&D at the end of last month but is capable of a decent showing judged on her second the time before, while Green Or Black's recent placed effort at Newton Abbot puts her in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Birch Vale 2nd Our Kylie 3rd Green Or Black