UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

Ridin Solo posted a respectable second on his Rules/hurdle bow at Sedgefield on Boxing Day and the six-year-old has more going for him than most in this open affair. However, it may be worth taking a punt on timber debutant DIAMOND DICE. The Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding has some fair bumper form in the book and he could take all the beating if translating that ability to this discipline. The downgraded Old Gregorian is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Diamond Dice 2nd Ridin Solo 3rd Old Gregorian

GARDENER looked set to complete a double when sprawling on landing and unseating his rider after the second-last fence at Newcastle last month. A 4lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent Olly Murphy's gelding gaining compensation and a third career victory could be on the horizon. Connections of progressive hurdler Doyen Du Bar have wasted little time in getting him over fences and he could have more to offer entering this discipline, with fellow in-form contender Martator completing the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Gardener 2nd Doyen Du Bar 3rd Martator

Dual hurdle winner LUNAR DISCOVERY lost little in defeat when posting a fine second in a Listed contest at Haydock in late December and she may have too much class on this return to class 4 company. Drumlee Spud appears the pick of the remainder having looked set to go close when falling at Stratford in November. Ben Pauling's mare receives a fair amount of weight, including Beau Morgan's 5lb claim, and she isn't taken lightly. Dontyawantme and Rialannah could battle it out for third.
Prediction : 1st Lunar Discovery 2nd Drumlee Spud 3rd Dontyawantme

ROYALE MARGAUX was outclassed in a Listed contest when fifth behind Limerick Lace at Doncaster at the end of December. That said, the return to handicap company, in what appears to be an excellent opportunity on paper, can see her gain a first success in the UK, especially if she repeats her second at Cheltenham the time before. Game On For Glory boasts a similar profile to the selection as she also drops from Listed company. Lucy Wadham's mare is likely to be the main threat, while a change of headgear to a visor may benefit Lilith.
Prediction : 1st Royale Margaux 2nd Game On For Glory 3rd Lilith

EL JEFE made it three wins on the bounce at Haydock just before Christmas in a conditional jockeys' event and an 8lb rise for that success is mostly negated with his rider able to utilise his claim on this occasion. Pretending is likely to appreciate a drop back in trip based on her recent fourth at Lingfield, while Skycutter and Serious Ego are others capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st El Jefe 2nd Pretending 3rd Skycutter

BREEZE OF WIND has progressed nicely over fences and the seven-year-old arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories, with the most recent coming at Uttoxeter in December. That was his first attempt over 3m and the manner of that performance suggested there could be plenty more to come. Gibberwell has run with credit on his latest outings and is likely to enter the reckoning along with Wavelength, who could step forward from his fourth-placed effort here in December.
Prediction : 1st Breeze Of Wind 2nd Gibberwell 3rd Wavelength

Jeune Prince is a half-brother to a Goffs Land Rover bumper winner and he could get involved on his racecourse bow, while others to note include Red Cadillac and Rehill Relic. DANNO'S DOLLAR gets the nod, though, as he wasn't beaten too far at Ayr in November and is expected to have come on a bundle for that first start.
Prediction : 1st Dannos Dollar 2nd Jeune Prince 3rd Red Cadillac