UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

KEPPEL QUEEN benefited for both stepping up in trip and the reapplication of cheekpieces when runner-up on her handicap bow at Chepstow earlier in the month. She is likely to have more to offer for a stable in fine form at present. Adveram went up 4lb for his first career success at Ayr and poses an obvious threat, while others to consider include Gypsey's Secret and Topkapi Star.
Prediction : 1st Keppel Queen 2nd Adveram 3rd Gypseys Secret

Boomslang is likely to appreciate going back right-handed based on his recent second at Newcastle, where jumping in that direction may well have cost him the race. The vote, though, goes to LADY IN THE PARK. The six-year-old shaped with a fair amount of promise when fourth behind Dream Boy on her chasing debut at Wetherby and the manner of that performance, along with a 3lb pull in the weights with that winner, suggested that going up in trip would bring the best out of her.
Prediction : 1st Lady In The Park 2nd Boomslang 3rd Dream Boy

Ira Hayes left behind his Rules debut effort at Listowel when getting off the mark in a Wexford bumper and is likely to prove popular on his first attempt over timber. However, the form of that contest doesn't appear to be particularly strong and MONTY BODKIN might be the one. The five-year-old bounced back from a below-par display when scoring at Doncaster in March and now debuts for a stable that have run some of their better prospects at this venue. Dazzlelikethis and Orkney Blue appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Monty Bodkin 2nd Ira Hayes 3rd Dazzlelikethis

Dual bumper winner Dedicated Hero make considerable appeal now sent over hurdles, but it was hard not to be impressed by the manner in which KEVIN'S PRIDE won at Kilbeggan on debut. John McConnell's five-year-old has been given some time off since that triumph and appears to have been found a fine opportunity now tackling obstacles for the first time. Aboutdamntime's most recent start in the pointing sphere has worked out well so he must be of some interest too.
Prediction : 1st Kevins Pride 2nd Dedicated Hero 3rd Aboutdamntime

FLIC OU VOYOU gained a well-deserved victory at Newcastle recently and, pitched into a veterans' contest for the first time, a 2lb rise ought to be no barrier to further success. It's been a while since the returning Marown last got his head in front, although he won't be far away, while Envious Editor faced a stiff task behind Arkle contender L'Eau Du Sud at Stratford last time out and has less on his plate here.
Prediction : 1st Flic Ou Voyou 2nd Marown 3rd Envious Editor

This might not be the deepest of novice hurdles and KOUKEO is fancied to come out on top. The O'Neills' four-year-old couldn't get involved in the Goffs Defender Bumper at the Punchestown Festival on debut before finding one too strong at Chepstow when starting out for his current team. The yard is in good form and the switch to hurdles looks certain to unlock improvement. Others to note include Epic West, Broderick and Bridge Court.
Prediction : 1st Koukeo 2nd Epic West 3rd Broderick

A taking winner on his chase debut at Kelso last month, WALK ON QUEST is likely to have plenty more improvement off 5lb higher and dropping slightly in trip should not inconvenience either. Wind surgery seemed to have a positive effect on Fearless Action when runner-up at Catterick in February and he is a player on his return. Treaty Boy and Tommy Combats enter the equation too.
Prediction : 1st Walk On Quest 2nd Fearless Action 3rd Treaty Boy

Turned out again quickly under a 7lb penalty after getting off the mark with a comfortable success over C&D last week, DISCO ANNIE has the potential to continue improving and she can land the double for her in-form connections. A determined winner over track and trip last month, Blue Fin must enter calculations, along with the consistent Coniston George and Bringbackmemories, who has paid his way on the Flat since he was last seen in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Disco Annie 2nd Blue Fin 3rd Coniston George