UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

A winner at Redcar last month, Star Of St James made it two wins from two under Stephanie Dorey when making all for a clearcut success at Nottingham recently. The pair have formed quite the partnership and he must be respected up 9lb, but preference is for BALLSBRIDGE. The selection went down by half-a-length to the former at Redcar last time, and on significantly better terms he can turn the tables. The hat-trick-seeking King Sharja enters calculations, as does Isle of Wolves.
Prediction : 1st Ballsbridge 2nd Star Of St James 3rd King Sharja

NORTHERN TICKER caught the eye when keeping on for third over this course and distance on his debut in July. The son of Mehmas put his rivals to the sword at Newcastle next time and a penalty is unlikely to prevent him from mounting another stern challenge. Airspeed sets the standard with an official rating of 81 and he is the main threat, while Reddeef, who displayed some promise on his racecourse bow at Newmarket earlier in the month, is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Northern Ticker 2nd Airspeed 3rd Reddeef

VALENTINE CATCHER returned from a 248-day absence to score on his handicap bow at Nottingham recently, an effort for which he was subsequently raised 2lb. Tim Easterby's charge remains open to any amount of improvement and, given that he seems versatile regarding ground, it would be no surprise to see him go in again. Eye Of Dubai performed with credit in a class 2 at Chester last month and must be respected down in grade, while Roberto Caro is most appealing of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Valentine Catcher 2nd Eye Of Dubai 3rd Roberto Caro

Greek Gift has an obvious chance after a very comfortable success over the extended 7f in a similar race at Beverley a fortnight ago, with a 7lb higher mark looking a fair assessment. However, SUZETTE was just ahead of Karl Burke's filly when they clashed at Redcar on her debut in May and, having shown promise in two starts since, the daughter of Zoustar shades preference on her nursery debut. Miss Cast and Sealine have similar profiles and are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Suzette 2nd Greek Gift 3rd Miss Cast

JONNY CONCRETE showed a game attitude with first-time cheekpieces added when he made all at Ayr 19 days ago and, having gone well when second on his only previous visit to this venue, another bold showing is expected from Iain Jardine's gelding off just 2lb higher. Dual course winner Strongbowe hinted at a revival at Thirsk last time, although the progressive Rockymountainway may be more of a threat on just her fourth start in a handicap.
Prediction : 1st Jonny Concrete 2nd Rockymountainway 3rd Strongbowe

DANDY'S ANGEL has posted her best efforts when faced with a stiff finish and the well-handicapped mare looks worth another chance back down in trip given she is 1lb well-in this time. Sandown runner-up Rose Branch has a similar profile and is a must for consideration on these terms, while previous course winner Golden Melody is not ruled out from a competitive mark.
Prediction : 1st Dandys Angel 2nd Rose Branch 3rd Golden Melody

DETECTIVE saves his best for this venue and this six-time course winner is an appealing option under a 4lb penalty for last week's return to form over 7f here. This longer trip holds no fears for the selection and it would come as no surprise to see him stamp his authority under top-weight. Bushfire is feared from a competitive current rating, while others to consider include Solara and She's Got Bottle.
Prediction : 1st Detective 2nd Bushfire 3rd Solara