UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

SMART DECISION likely would have finished second but for unseating his rider after the last at Haydock and makes plenty of appeal in this weaker-looking affair. Tim Easterby's gelding had previously made a winning debut at Doncaster and looks capable of defying a 7lb penalty. The biggest threat may emerge from hurdling newcomer Dearkeithandkaty, who displayed ability on his third-placed bumper bow at Hereford. Lautrec De Cougny is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Smart Decision 2nd Dearkeithandkaty 3rd Lautrec De Cougny

Smokeringinthedark was underwhelming when a well-beaten fourth in a class 2 event at Musselburgh, although he must enter calculations dropping in grade. However, this distance might prove on the sharp side and it could be worth taking a punt on Rules debutant SPADESTEP. Lucinda Russell's inmate proved a ready winner on his sole outing between the flags and there is enough speed in his pedigree to suggest a bold showing. Natzor may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Spadestep 2nd Smokeringinthedark 3rd Natzor

MASTER BREFFNI had little difficulty in completing a brace over 2m3f at Catterick 12 days ago and a 6lb rise in the ratings is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. An extra two furlongs for Micky Hammond's charge does raise a slight stamina concern but he still edges the vote over Bleu D'enfer, who arrives on the back of a close-up second over an inadequate 2m here and isn't taken lightly. Millie Supreme is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Master Breffni 2nd Bleu Denfer 3rd Millie Supreme

SAYVA has shown a real zest for hurdling and having made all to win his last two starts in maiden/novice company, he debuts in a handicap with a big chance of completing the hat-trick. Dazzlelikethis has also shown some promise and could find further improvement now she is tried in a cheekpiece/tongue-tie combination. Tyson Magoo, Blue Fin and The Navigator are other each-way options to consider.
Prediction : 1st Sayva 2nd Dazzlelikethis 3rd Tyson Magoo

Red Happy won gamely at Musselburgh three weeks ago and is respected in his bid to follow up off just 2lb higher. However, he was no match for last-time-out course winner HELLO JUDGE when they clashed over 2m4f here in February last year and Ann Hamilton's in-form gelding is suggested as the one to be with. Stepping up in trip is a slight concern but his proven liking for this venue is a consolidating factor. President Scottie is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Hello Judge 2nd Red Happy 3rd President Scottie

LADY BABS completed a double when bolting up over track and trip last month and a 5lb rise for that triumph might prove to be on the lenient side. Andrew Crook's veteran might only need to produce a repeat of that performance in order to continue her excellent form. She's A Rocca showed a lot more when filling the runner-up spot at Newcastle in December and should go well off 1lb higher. Bellbird is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Lady Babs 2nd Shes A Rocca 3rd Bellbird

Diable De Sivola has been victorious between the flags on each of his last two starts and if he remains in similar form, he ought to go close. However, SAINT CALVADOS gets the nod. Harry Whittington's veteran, a dual Grade 2 winner and touched off in the Ryanair in his pomp, struck in a point-to-point two starts ago and sets a lofty standard so it would be no surprise to see him put these to the sword. Minella Trump is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Saint Calvados 2nd Diable De Sivola 3rd Minella Trump