UK Horse Racing Tips: Cartmel

HAARAR has been busy of late switching between codes and he must hold every chance on the back of a taking success at Southwell last time. A 7lb penalty will make life tougher, but he should have too much for Eaton Anne, who showed plenty of promise himself when third at the same track on his Rules debut. Kingston Narcissus is another open to improvement on just his second start for the Rebecca Menzies yard.
Prediction : 1st Haarar 2nd Eaton Anne 3rd Kingston Narcissus

Not seen in action since getting off the mark in this sphere at Uttoxeter last July, GEORGE MALLORY could be the one to be with on his return. The eight-year-old is the only last-time-out winner in the field, and he may have enough to see off Callin Baton Rouge, who performed with some credit when second over further at Fontwell. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Bushmill Boy, Calevade and My Brother Jack.
Prediction : 1st George Mallory 2nd Callin Baton Rouge 3rd Calevade

A highly-progressive sort last year, IMPERIAL DATA returned from a 202-day absence with a decent effort at Hexham when staying on late in the day for fifth. That gave the distinct impression he would enjoy a step up in trip and he gets that opportunity now, with the unexposed Tactical Affair looking best placed to chase him home. Hurricane Ali and Our Laura B cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Imperial Data 2nd Tactical Affair 3rd Our Laura B

ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN had excuses for being well beaten in this grade at Kelso earlier in the month and the handicapper may have been kind to drop him 4lb for that effort. Ben Haslam's veteran lurks on an appealing mark and he gets the nod, with his main threat possibly being Boomslang, who finished second in a maiden hurdle at Hexham last time and could remain competitive back in the handicap ranks. Of the remainder, Finisk River makes the most appeal under Brian Hughes.
Prediction : 1st Ilikedwayurthinkin 2nd Boomslang 3rd Finisk River

AUGHARUE had Libby (third) behind when only denied by a short head into second at Sedgefield last time and he is only 3lb higher for that display. Stuart Coltherd's seven-year-old could prove tough to beat if he runs to the level again. His main danger might be Sword Of Fate, who was beaten just over a length when attempting to make all over 2m4f at Perth on his latest outing and he should remain competitive off the same mark, while Guillaume is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Augharue 2nd Sword Of Fate 3rd Guillaume

Useful hurdler DREAL DEAL has found his stride over the larger obstacles of late and despite having to concede 19lb all round, John McConnell's gelding is hard to oppose. The way in which he travelled into contention at Wexford 11 days ago would suggest he has plenty more in the locker, and he's preferred to Glynn, who should be more streetwise having unseated on his fencing bow last month. Kilta can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Dreal Deal 2nd Glynn 3rd Kilta

GABORIOT arrives in better form than when filling the runner-up spot in this race 12 months ago, having won at Cheltenham recently. Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero's gelding must hold every chance, although the Hexham winner Jerrysback should give him plenty to think about. Amenon was on target at Huntingdon eight days ago and he is no back number, while Windsor Avenue must also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Gaboriot 2nd Jerrysback 3rd Amenon