UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

Giselles Izzy was rewarded for her game efforts in defeat when gaining a first success on turf at Hamilton recently, but a 6lb rise in the ratings will make life tougher for the Iain Jardine-trained filly. With that in mind, it may pay to take a chance on BURJ MALINKA. The five-year-old is effectively 3lb lower than his last success if taking Mia Nicholls' 5lb claim into account and he arrives in good heart. Similar sentiments could be applied to Beauty Choice, with the son of Bated Breath a viable alternative.
Prediction : 1st Burj Malinka 2nd Beauty Choice 3rd Giselles Izzy

Several to consider in a tightly-knit contest, with BITS AND BOBS edging the vote. Andrew Balding's colt could be classed as an unlucky loser at Chester last month, when given too much to do, and he looks more than capable of picking up a race of this nature. There was plenty to like about Jungle Mate's debut success at Hamilton in May and he's feared most, ahead of Ganesha, who wasn't disgraced when finishing seventh in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot last time.
Prediction : 1st Bits And Bobs 2nd Jungle Mate 3rd Ganesha

ASTAPOR found only a resurgent rival too strong at Chester last Friday and a return to class 6 company may be enough for the five-year-old to regain the winning thread. Sixcor did well to finish second from an uncompromising position at Musselburgh recently and also warrants consideration at this level, while Zoom Star posted another creditable effort in defeat last time at Catterick and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Astapor 2nd Sixcor 3rd Zoom Star

Sir Michael Stout's LET LIFE HAPPEN looked promising on her Kempton debut and, given the way she stayed on when she got room in the closing stages, it would be no surprise to see her get off the mark at the second time of asking. Lady Bracken ran green on her introduction but is likely to be wiser today, while Wilding is an interesting newcomer and may be the pick of Karl Burke's two runners.
Prediction : 1st Let Life Happen 2nd Lady Bracken 3rd Wilding

STRONGBOWE ran a blinder when second in the consolation race for the Carlisle Bell 10 days ago and offers strong appeal off just 3lb higher after that very narrow defeat. It's also notable that Tim Easterby's gelding fended off Detective when winning this race last year and repeat of that result is a distinct possibility based on recent form. The unexposed Cori Glory and Overrule are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Strongbowe 2nd Detective 3rd Cori Glory

Recent form suggests following KALAHARI PRINCE could be the route to follow in a contest where all have struggled to find success so far this season. The selection has, however, posted several consistent efforts and, having gone agonisingly close at Musselburgh on Wednesday, the quick turn around suggests the gelding is set for another bold effort. Dark Company has shown more sparkle lately and is feared, along with previous course winner Star Of St James, who is attractively weighted just now.
Prediction : 1st Kalahari Prince 2nd Dark Company 3rd Star Of St James

Josiebond is high on the shortlist off just 3lb higher than last month's Beverley success, while Mr Heinz was a close third in that race and has a feasible chance of turning the form around on the revised terms. However, preference is for the reliable ZUMAATY, who is still relatively unexposed on turf and, considering he has made the frame or won (once) in five of his eight previous starts on grass, he has strong claims on these terms.
Prediction : 1st Zumaaty 2nd Josiebond 3rd Mr Heinz