UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

KITTEN IN THE SKY ran promisingly when second at Catterick on her racecourse debut eight days ago and is likely to be tough to deal with if she handles the forecast faster going and stiffer finish here. Bred for speed, the selection shades the vote over Bantz, who improved from his debut to fill the runner-up spot in a similar event at Wolverhampton latest. The newcomers look an ordinary bunch, so perhaps Music History can emerge as best of the remainder if building on her Wetherby debut.
Prediction : 1st Kitten In The Sky 2nd Bantz 3rd Music History

Bountiful impressed when making all in a fillies' maiden at Thirsk last month and, with both the runner-up and third from that contest winning since, the form looks solid. However, MEGALITHIC chased home a potentially useful type when finishing second in the Woodcote at Epsom and the Ralph Beckett-trained colt shades preference based on the potential for more to come. Cashlyn Cavalier, a half-brother to four winners, is another notable debutant from the in-form Karl Burke yard to consider if supported in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Megalithic 2nd Bountiful 3rd Cashlyn Cavalier

Several have good chances, including Ludo's Landing, who got back to winning ways at Beverley last time out and rates a player off just 4lb higher. Gallant Lion has won under the in-form William Buick before and can also go well reunited that rider. Gibside and Born Ruler are others worth a mention, as each stays the trip well and represent shrewd operations, but preference is for the improving SEA THE THUNDER. The weight-for-age allowance makes him the most appealing option on just his third handicap start.
Prediction : 1st Sea The Thunder 2nd Ludos Landing 3rd Gallant Lion

After some solid efforts in defeat in Group races last season, JABAARA showed that she retains plenty of ability when scoring comfortably in a Musselburgh Listed race over 7f latest. That form was given a timely boost with the third, Soprano, landing the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last week, and Roger Varian's filly looks well capable of bringing up a Pattern-race double here. Star Music was outclassed in the 1000 Guineas last month, but easing in grade on her stable debut, a revival is not out of the question. Navassa Island completes the shortlist with the step back in trip promising to suit.
Prediction : 1st Jabaara 2nd Star Music 3rd Navassa Island

FOOLS RUSH IN has performed with more credit than the bare result suggests on his last two visits to this venue, finishing a never-nearer fourth after running on well in the closing stages on both occasions. Off the same mark as for the most recent of those efforts, a bold showing looks imminent, especially with plenty of pace forecast in this line-up. Garden Oasis (first) narrowly got the better of Star Shield (second) when the pair met over a mile at Ripon recently, and the former can confirm his superiority over that rival here, whilst also giving the selection plenty to think about.
Prediction : 1st Fools Rush In 2nd Garden Oasis 3rd Star Shield

BILLYB has returned in fine fettle this year, building on a pleasing comeback effort at York when scoring comfortably over an extended 7f at Beverley. A 4lb rise in the ratings is more than fair and, well drawn in stall four, he looks sure to play a leading role. Last year's winner Mostawaa arrives following a solid placed effort at York and is very much one to consider, with the talented Brandon Wilkie taking a handy 5lb off his back. On A Session warrants respect following his narrow defeat at Chester, while Million Thanks, Hale End and Yaaser are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Billyb 2nd Mostawaa 3rd On A Session

Sir Michael Stoute is two from three with his runners at Carlisle over the last five years and he appears to have another outstanding chance with RED PIXIE today. The Kingman filly has shaped with plenty of promise in three starts to date and she could exploit a lenient opening handicap mark of 79. Misemerald drops in class and should make her presence felt, while Tayala and Blufferonthebus are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Red Pixie 2nd Misemerald 3rd Tayala