UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

SUNNY EXPRESS finished third in a strong bumper at Ayr in April and is fancied to prove a force on his hurdling bow for Warren Greatrex. The four-year-old showed inexperience on that occasion, drifting left under pressure at a crucial stage, but should be wiser for the run and has been located a nice opening. Gaelik Coast took a backwards step when last seen at Haydock but has had a wind operation, while Curramore may prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sunny Express 2nd Gaelik Coast 3rd Curramore

WINDSOR AVENUE jumped beautifully when scoring at Sedgefield on his first try over the larger obstacles 22 days ago and is fancied to remain unbeaten in this sphere for Brian Ellison today. Twice a winner over hurdles, the seven-year-old hammered his opponents by 21 lengths last month and could prove too strong for Ballymoy, whose Warwick second was boosted when the winner struck again a few weeks later. Court Dreaming looks more of a long-term project but could claim third spot.
Prediction : 1st Windsor Avenue 2nd Ballymoy 3rd Court Dreaming

Stuart Crawford landed this prize in 2018 and the Irish-based handler could have another good thing lined up for this year's renewal with LILY'S GEM. Third in a competitive Navan event before occupying the same spot at Perth over the summer, the six-year-old landed a bumper at this venue 19 months ago and may have too much pace for recent C&D hero Methodtothemadness. Amberose shed her maiden tag here in March and is another who is worthy of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Lilys Gem 2nd Methodtothemadness 3rd Amberose

Although the form of Sue Smith's stable is a concern, this represents a fantastic opportunity for MIDNIGHT SHADOW to open his chase account. A dual Grade 2-winning hurdler, there was lots to like about his opening third over fences here last month and he shaped that day as though he would improve for the run. Receiving weight all round, he is fancied to edge out the front-running Djingle and Hell's Kitchen, who has contested Grade 1 races on his last three appearances.
Prediction : 1st Midnight Shadow 2nd Djingle 3rd Hells Kitchen

Lucinda Russell saddled the winner of this race 12 months ago and she appears to have another cracking chance with LE FRANK this time around. The seven-year-old certainly showed no signs of stopping over 2m here last month and an 8lb rise probably won't be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same mood. Pookie Pekan won and placed over C&D prior to unseating Sam Coltherd ay Kelso on Saturday and he merits respect, while Never Up, well behind the selection latest, might prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Le Frank 2nd Pookie Pekan 3rd Never Up

Irish raider Arcadian Sunrise made a pleasing Rules debut when third in a 2m4f Tipperary bumper and he is likely to be in the shake-up, while Yorvik and Symphony Hall are other names to note. However, a chance is taken on newcomer ONE FINE MAN. The Jeremy gelding represents a Nigel Twiston-Davies stable that are in fine form at present, he cost 110,000 euros as a three-year-old and is expected to know his job.
Prediction : 1st One Fine Man 2nd Arcadian Sunrise 3rd Yorvik