UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

Having posted three creditable efforts in defeat over hurdles last season, Atlantic Lad should put his experience to good use. However, there are some smart-looking bumper performers on display, with MYDADDYPADDY topping the bill. Dan Skelton's charge scythed through the field to score by 11 lengths at Huntingdon in March and he may take all the beating if taking to timber. Double bumper winner Harbour Island also looks a decent prospect and is feared most.
Prediction : 1st Mydaddypaddy 2nd Harbour Island 3rd Atlantic Lad

Bought for 190,000 pounds after impressing in a 3m Irish point-to-point a year ago, Real Quartz is likely to be at the forefront of the market on his hurdle/stable bow for Dan Skelton. Although the five-year-old isn't taken lightly, it may pay to side with KENT DE THAIX, who completed a double between the flags in May. Since then, the son of Cokoriko has changed hands for 65,000 pounds and he looks the one to side with. French import Inedit D'amour is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kent De Thaix 2nd Real Quartz 3rd Inedit Damour

THE WIDDOW MAKER is a rare runner at this course for the Joe Tizzard team and a sixth career victory could be on the horizon. A recent third-placed seasonal debut at Stratford should have put the 11-year-old spot-on and he shades the verdict over C&D winner Dubai Days. The latter finished his last campaign with a respectable second at Perth and a subsequent wind procedure should only help. Stoner's Choice may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st The Widdow Maker 2nd Dubai Days 3rd Stoners Choice

Dearkeithandkaty failed to land a blow when fourth on handicap debut at Warwick last month, but that was still an improved effort and he could get closer. ROSE'S DART made the frame over an extended 2m3f at Wetherby in March and may have not appreciated the drop in trip when only sixth at Perth on her return to action last month. The daughter of Dartmouth steps up in distance on her handicap bow and the booking of Brian Hughes catches the eye. Bo Cruz isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Roses Dart 2nd Dearkeithandkaty 3rd Bo Cruz

Steel Ally was only beaten a neck into second in the National Spirit over the smaller obstacles at Fontwell in February and is an interesting contender on his chasing bow. However, UNEXPECTED PARTY could only manage fifth on his return at Cheltenham last month, but is likely to take a step forward from that display. With Harry Skelton back on board, he could prove a tough nut to crack. Of the remainder, Path D'oroux makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Unexpected Party 2nd Steel Ally 3rd Path Doroux

Book of Secrets was just touched off into second at Newton Abbot on his most recent start and should remain competitive. Russian Virtue filled the runner-up spot at Uttoxeter when last seen in this sphere and is noted, but JACKPOT D'AINAY gets the vote. Olly Murphy's charge finished third at Sandown in February and could have more to come on just his second outing in a handicap.
Prediction : 1st Jackpot Dainay 2nd Book of Secrets 3rd Russian Virtue

DOLLAR COLLAR displayed some promise when filling third place on just her second start over fences at Hexham a month ago and that recent run gives the seven-year-old a big edge here. On the pick of her form, Northern Air would be a big threat to the selection but she can be unpredictable, while Ostrava Du Berlais and Celestial Fashion are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Dollar Collar 2nd Northern Air 3rd Ostrava Du Berlais

Point winner Frankies Fortune put in a slightly underwhelming effort when fifth over C&D on her Rules debut but it is too soon to be writing her off. That said, a chance can be taken on LUNE BRILLANTE, who cost 105,000 pounds as a store and she is closely related to multiple bumper winners. Others to note are Halftheworldaway, Trinity Street and Dreaming Of The Dr.
Prediction : 1st Lune Brillante 2nd Frankies Fortune 3rd Halftheworldaway