UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

DROP KICK appreciated the step up in distance when making a winning handicap debut at this venue earlier this month and that is arguably the best recent form on offer. Mark Walford's charge runs off a 6lb higher mark but looks well placed to complete a double. Ambassador lurks on a workable rating and could have a say if bouncing back to form. Dalyotin completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Drop Kick 2nd Ambassador 3rd Dalyotin

JUBY BALL has only tasted defeat once in his four career starts, winning both of his outings over the smaller obstacles and now making his chasing bow. Evan Williams' six-year-old is an exciting prospect and this looks a good starting point. Junker D'allier could only manage fourth of five on his first appearance over fences at Uttoxeter, but he could take a step forward to get involved. Hazy Glen is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Juby Ball 2nd Junker Dallier 3rd Hazy Glen

Milan Park showed ability when finishing second on his hurdling debut at Wetherby last month and would have learnt a great deal from that experience. Even so, BLOFELD looks the way to go. Rebecca Menzies' charge comfortably won his sole bumper start at Ayr in February and it would be no surprise to see him make an instant impression over timber. Any market support behind The Burren Man would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Blofeld 2nd Milan Park 3rd The Burren Man

Great Notions made a pleasing start for the Fiona Needham yard when second at Wetherby earlier this month and commands respect, but the vote goes to PIERROT JAGUEN. Olly Murphy's point-to-point winner finished third in a novice event under a penalty at Newbury in February and now makes his handicap/chase debut. An opening mark of 124 looks workable and he might be the one to side with. Rattling Road is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Pierrot Jaguen 2nd Great Notions 3rd Rattling Road

SALIGO BAY is in the form of his life, winning three out of his last four starts in this sphere, most recently in this grade at Wetherby. A 5lb higher mark makes life tougher, but he is hard to oppose in his current mood. Out Of Office sports a first-time hood on his return from a long absence and would be of interest if the market speaks in his favour. Medieval Gold was just touched off into second over C&D last time and also has a chance.
Prediction : 1st Saligo Bay 2nd Out Of Office 3rd Medieval Gold

Azof Des Mottes accounted for TOROSAY by a length over 3m at Ayr at the start of the month, but is now 1lb worse off and this extra distance might eke out improvement in the latter. The daughter of Getaway remains on an appealing rating and can reverse that form to strike. Court At Slip has been given a chance by the handicapper after being dropped 3lb for his fifth at Wetherby and needs considering.
Prediction : 1st Torosay 2nd Azof Des Mottes 3rd Court At Slip

The one that appeals most is LOVEABLE REPROBATE, who changed hands for 58,000 euros as a three-year-old and goes for the in-form Jamie Snowden team. As a half-brother to hurdle/chase winner Ferdia, it would be no surprise to see him score at the first time of asking. Kilnesare Flight finished second between the flags last year and needs to be monitored in the betting market with Brian Hughes booked. Ratemenow could also have a say.
Prediction : 1st Loveable Reprobate 2nd Kilnesare Flight 3rd Ratemenow