UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

PIC ROC (runner-up) readily accounted for Asta La Pasta (11th) when they clashed in a decent handicap hurdle at Sandown in March and the son of Mount Nelson, who looks every inch a chaser, can confirm his superiority if he takes to fences at the first time of asking. Kilta won a similar three-runner race at Cartmel on his chasing debut but has something to prove with cheekpieces added, having been soundly beaten on both starts since.
Prediction : 1st Pic Roc 2nd Asta La Pasta 3rd Kilta

Based on the potential he showed when winning a bumper on his Rules debut before finishing a respectable sixth in a Grade 2 event at Aintree last time out, NO QUESTIONS ASKED is an intriguing option starting out over hurdles at this level. As is the case with the selection, stable companions Barrabooka and Cahier's Den also boast winning point-to-point form and they, too, catch the eye on their first starts for a highly respected yard.
Prediction : 1st No Questions Asked 2nd Barrabooka 3rd Cahiers Den

As is the case with division one of this race, Donald McCain is dually represented with notable recruits from the point-to-point scene. Bo Cruz showed promise when second on his most recent start between the flags, but IDAHO VALLEY, a game maiden winner at Tallow and half-brother to winning hurdler/chaser Toss Again, looks the main hope based on jockey bookings. We're Red And Blue appeals most from those with hurdles experience, while Jet To Vegas was a promising second in a bumper here last month and is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Idaho Valley 2nd Bo Cruz 3rd Were Red And Blue

Although he failed to kick on after his breakthrough victory over hurdles at Huntingdon in March, RULER LEGEND showed that he is in decent condition with his fourth-placed return on the Flat at Newbury last month. The son of Camelot is open to improvement over today's 2m4f distance and he's fancied to regain the winning thread. Handicap debutant Horsesomeharry is another who may appreciate this rise in trip and the six-year-old is feared most, ahead of Get A Superstar.
Prediction : 1st Ruler Legend 2nd Horsesomeharry 3rd Get A Superstar

Not for the first time, UNEXPECTED PARTY's stamina appeared stretched by the 2m4f distance when finishing last in the Old Roan Chase at Aintree last month. Last season's Grand Annual hero should appreciate this stiff 2m and any improvement for his seasonal debut should make him tough to beat. Path D'oroux justified cramped odds in a novice chase at Cheltenham 17 days ago and another bold bid is forecast from Gavin Cromwell's charge, while four-year-old Kalif Du Berlais is an intriguing chase debutant with his handy weight-for-age allowance.
Prediction : 1st Unexpected Party 2nd Path Doroux 3rd Kalif Du Berlais

An opening mark of 106 could prove lenient for DIAMOND KODA, who found only a subsequent winner too strong at Fakenham in April. Nick Kent's inmate may prove a tough nut to crack if resuming in the same form and a first career triumph could be on the cards. Knomorediamonds finished a close-up second on his handicap bow over C&D last month and he isn't taken lightly off a 4lb higher rating. Strictly Tango and Dino Bellagio are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Diamond Koda 2nd Knomorediamonds 3rd Strictly Tango

JALISCO STAR looked to improve on her first start after wind surgery when fourth at Bangor over hurdles, beaten less than six lengths, and if she takes to fences at the first attempt, she should go close. Similar Story did win her only chase so far at Kelso but she was all out to get up over 3m and may struggle for pace over this trip off 5lb higher, while Maimie's Magic travels over from Ireland and is well worth a market check.
Prediction : 1st Jalisco Star 2nd Similar Story 3rd Maimies Magic

Getawhisky represents the in-form Skelton team and, as a daughter of Getaway related to some decent sorts, she can go well if her inexperience doesn't count against her. Donald McCain's Roses All The Way looks the best of his two runners, with her point-to-point second franked by the winner subsequently taking a Uttoxeter bumper, but I'VE MADEUPMYMIND seems the one to beat. Beaten less than seven lengths in both a Listed race at Sandown and a decent bumper at Cheltenham, she ought to find this level much more to her liking.
Prediction : 1st Ive Madeupmymind 2nd Roses All The Way 3rd Getawhisky