UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

It is hard to oppose RETIREMENT BECKONS, who has won twice in recent weeks and is 3lb well-in today because he does not have to carry a penalty for his latest victory at Hamilton. Martin's Brig is another recent winner who is likely to go well, while Star Of St James and Bankawi are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Retirement Beckons 2nd Martins Brig 3rd Star Of St James

Chinese Spirit has an obvious chance based on his victory at Musselburgh three weeks ago, but a 3lb rise will make his life tougher. With that in mind, preference is for HOSTELRY, who has not been disgraced on either start since winning over C&D in early July and she remains on a workable mark. Glittering Choice and Where's Jeff also merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Hostelry 2nd Chinese Spirit 3rd Glittering Choice

ALPHA CAPTURE displayed plenty of promise when finishing second on his racecourse debut at Newbury last month and the son of Cotai Glory could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Tephi took a big step forward when a narrow runner-up at Lingfield and she is an obvious threat. Carvetii and Storm Venture are others with valid form claims, while James Mchenry is a newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Alpha Capture 2nd Tephi 3rd Carvetii

Better was clearly expected of RIVER NAVER on her debut at Newmarket, having been sent off at odds of 4/1. The daughter of Showcasing was ultimately well held but with that experience under her belt, she could take a significant step forward. Barefoot Angel bumped into subsequent Lowther winner Swingalong at Ripon on her first start and she ought to go well, along with Atomic Impact, who should find this easier than his Glorious Goodwood assignment.
Prediction : 1st River Naver 2nd Barefoot Angel 3rd Atomic Impact

Once in the care of Harry and Roger Charlton, APHELIOS made a pleasing start for new connections when just touched off at Chelmsford last week. Michael Appleby will be hoping first-time cheekpieces can eke out further improvement and another bold bid appears likely from the same mark. Monica hacked up over C&D in June and she could resume her progress back here, while recent Newmarket scorer Lady Raeburn shouldn't be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Aphelios 2nd Monica 3rd Lady Raeburn

Finn Russell and Ludo's Landing feature prominently in calculations, but preference is for PRINCE NABEEL. An opening mark of 77 could prove lenient judged on his debut effort, when Karl Burke's gelding was a three-length fourth behind the now 92-rated Shouldvebeenaring. He disappointed when sent off at odds-on at Hamilton last month, but the step up from 6f ought to suit and he can open his account.
Prediction : 1st Prince Nabeel 2nd Finn Russell 3rd Ludos Landing

The hat-trick seeking Ben Asker merits a lot of respect now another 4lb higher, but he could face a tough task off top weight. Preference is for the class-dropping MONHAMMER, who should benefit from a cut back in distance having finished second on his most recent run over a mile here and his sole career victory came over 7f. Asmund is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Monhammer 2nd Ben Asker 3rd Asmund

A shorter trip should not faze GIBSIDE, given he was ridden to lead over 3f out when striking over 1m4f at Ripon, and he is capable of giving another good account. Connections of I Am The Sea seek further improvement in their Sea The Stars gelding by fitting cheekpieces, while Rose Camira looks to build on her handicap debut effort at Windsor and also merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st Gibside 2nd I Am The Sea 3rd Rose Camira