UK Horse Racing Tips: Cartmel

A maximum field head to post for the opener where last month's C&D winner CALEVADE is tipped to make it a perfect 2-2 this season. Judging by his starting price of 12/1,Ben Haslam's grey gelding appeared to surprise a few on that occasion but the manner of his success proved there was no fluke about it and a 5lb rise may not be enough to halt him. Prime Time Lady has won and finished second on both starts at this track and could be the biggest threat, along with Zamond, who last seen finished runner-up at Musselburgh in March.
Prediction : 1st Calevade 2nd Prime Time Lady 3rd Zamond

DEE STAR got the job done in impressive style at last month's meeting over half a mile further than this and although he's been raised 8lb as a result of that victory, he may well prove up to the task. Jimmy Moffat and Charlotte Jones have teamed up to win the last two renewals of this race and they must be respected with Zumbi this time around. Jony Max appeared beaten when brought down over hurdles at Fontwell last month but remains on attractive mark over fences.
Prediction : 1st Dee Star 2nd Jony Max 3rd Zumbi

Ben Haslam is double-handed with Roxboro Road and Cash Again and both have chances, so they are worth a second look if there is any confidence behind them in the betting market. However, they may both have their work cut out attempting to stop JOEY STEEL recording his third career win. Christian Williams' 10-year-old was last seen finishing third at Warwick last month and that form has been given numerous boosts since, with the runner-up, Junior Massini, going on win three races on the spin.
Prediction : 1st Joey Steel 2nd Cash Again 3rd Roxboro Road

This could be at the mercy of PRINCE CLENI, who is unexposed as a chaser and looks capable of further progress in this discipline. The five-year-old had plenty in hand when winning over 3m at Southwell 18 days ago and a 6lb higher mark imposed for that success is workable at this level. The top-weighted Lights Are Green is going the right way given he is 2-4 over fences, while Whataboutyeh and Humps And Bumps are also feared.
Prediction : 1st Prince Cleni 2nd Lights Are Green 3rd Whataboutyeh

A few of these are respected from their time in point-to-to-points, with Time For Joy, a winner of a Toombridge mares maiden, and Big In Milan, who was placed twice between the flags in Ireland, arguably looking the pick of the bunch. However, this looks a good opportunity for BALLYQUIN BAY to make a winning start for his new connections. He sets a reasonable standard under Rules based on eight starts for Gordon Elliott and appeals strongly under in-form rider Jamie Hamilton.
Prediction : 1st Ballyquin Bay 2nd Time For Joy 3rd Big In Milan

FABREZE proved to be underestimated when she emerged as the surprise winner of a similar contest at Uttoxeter eight days ago and the lightly-raced mare has to be of serious interest in her bid to follow up under a 7lb penalty. Her stamina is proven from her days in point-to-points and that may give her a crucial edge over Fontwell scorer Baby Sham, who is respected but faces a tougher task now dropped in trip off 6lb higher. Sinndarella rates as the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Fabreze 2nd Baby Sham 3rd Sinndarella