UK Horse Racing Tips: Cartmel

SPIT SPOT bolted up when opening her Rules account at Musselburgh and a similar level of performance would make her tough to beat. Terrorise wasn't too far behind a subsequent easy winner at Market Rasen last time and he warrants respect with further improvement on the cards. Sam England's French import Sang Pour Sang is worth a market check at least, while Sedgefield maiden winner Celestial Reign also has a squeak.
Prediction : 1st Spit Spot 2nd Terrorise 3rd Sang Pour Sang

LAWMANS BLIS is 1lb lower than when runner-up on his latest hurdles outing at Sedgefield and, with William Shanahan taking a handy 5lb off his back, he looks the one to beat. Like the selection, Chillhi arrives following a solid effort on the Flat and he must enter calculations, while Mr Sundancer and Top Of The Bay are other names to note.
Prediction : 1st Lawmans Blis 2nd Chillhi 3rd Mr Sundancer

A number of these look to have chances, so SHANTWOPOINTFIVE receives what can only be a tentative vote. Warren Greatrex's charge won her only previous visit here and ran right up to her best when fourth in a class 2 handicap at Cheltenham last time. Rock Hurley readily made all on his latest outing at Bangor and he merits consideration, despite a 10lb rise. Belvedere Blast and Rioja Alta also hold claims.
Prediction : 1st Shantwopointfive 2nd Rock Hurley 3rd Belvedere Blast

With the trip being a potential stumbling block for the likes of Golden Maverick and Achnamara, it could pay to side with one of the potential improvers over this distance. HARPER VALLEY fits the bill after a fourth-placed finish over an extended 2m6f at Kelso three weeks ago, which could be a precursor for more to come now he has tested the waters regarding stamina. The Jeweller's Pet is another who could figure, especially if any rain falls.
Prediction : 1st Harper Valley 2nd Golden Maverick 3rd Achnamara

GREAT PEPPER posted a respectable effort when finishing third of six on his chasing debut at Carlisle on his most recent start. That was also his first appearance since undergoing wind surgery and this still low-mileage seven-year-old, who won two of his three starts in point-to-points, is an attractive proposition in this company. His stablemate Hurricane Ali is another to keep an eye on in the betting market, while Militaire could also be a player if the first-time cheekpieces draw improvement.
Prediction : 1st Great Pepper 2nd Hurricane Ali 3rd Militaire

Having returned to form with a good second at Ffos Las earlier this month, LERMOOS LEGEND could be ready to regain the winning thread. A 1lb ease in the ratings and being reunited with champion jockey Sean Bowen can only help the veteran and he's preferred to Shillanavogy. The Soldier Of Fortune gelding arrives in good heart, although a drop back in distance may prove on the sharp side. Market support for chasing/seasonal debutant Importateur would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Lermoos Legend 2nd Shillanavogy 3rd Importateur

Galileo Silver arrives on the back of completing a double between the flags and he warrants respect on his belated Rules return. However, LINELEE KING made a winning seasonal debut in what looked a stronger hunters' chase at Southwell in March and a similar performance may see Olly Murphy's gelding follow up. Autonomous Cloud should appreciate this greater emphasis on stamina and may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Linelee King 2nd Galileo Silver 3rd Autonomous Cloud