UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

Point winner IT'S TOP took a couple of backward steps after landing a Chepstow bumper in November 2024, but he showed more sparkle when second over hurdles at Newbury latest. Although comfortably held by the smart winner, he's unlikely to face anything of a similar calibre here. Lasko Des Obeaux failed to build on a promising hurdling debut when a well-beaten third at Exeter but remains of interest, while Thorneylands appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Its Top 2nd Lasko Des Obeaux 3rd Thorneylands

First Confession has yet to truly shine over fences but he does at least have the experience under his belt, which can't be said about his three rivals. However, DELLA CASA LUNGA was a useful hurdler and, on these terms, should be hard to beat if taking to her new discipline. Thank You Ma'am was no slouch over timber either and must enter calculations, but Scarlet Jet has a bit to find.
Prediction : 1st Della Casa Lunga 2nd First Confession 3rd Thank You Maam

Windsor scorer FUTURE BUCKS didn't appear to see out 2m6f at Uttoxeter in December, but Jamie Snowden's charge can bounce back to form at a trip that should be more suitable. Oh Clare impressed at Lingfield and doesn't have too much more to do under the penalty. Rosie Mahler receives 7lb from both and looks to be a real threat.
Prediction : 1st Future Bucks 2nd Oh Clare 3rd Rosie Mahler

The introduction of blinkers saw Lady In The Park travel with more verve when securing a first chase victory at Perth and there could be more to come. However, she is entitled to need this seasonal debut over a shorter distance and preference is for fellow last-time-out winner CELESTIAL FASHION. Ian Duncan's mare spreadeagled the field at Wetherby and an 8lb higher mark looks surmountable. Ilovethenightlife is also of interest dropping in class.
Prediction : 1st Celestial Fashion 2nd Lady In The Park 3rd Ilovethenightlife

Having landed the spoils over C&D on his final outing for Micky Hammond, MEDIEVAL GOLD rates as one to keep on side. Now under the tutelage of Patrick Neville, the six-year-old scored with enough in hand to suggest that a 7lb higher mark is workable. Musselburgh winner Kientzheim and Haydock victor Haarar aren't easily dismissed, but a bigger threat may emerge from the class-dropping Smart Decision, who looks more progressive.
Prediction : 1st Medieval Gold 2nd Smart Decision 3rd Kientzheim

Uptown Harry rolled back the years to account for Shadow Chaser by more than eight lengths at Newcastle, although the runner-up is significantly better off at the weights and has switched from Sandy Thomson to the Mark Walford team. Thomson could still land the spoils with ROB ROY MACGREGOR, who took a step forward to chase home a lightly-raced novice at Ayr and is open to further improvement himself. Super Citizen is worth a look with Brian Hughes back on board.
Prediction : 1st Rob Roy Macgregor 2nd Shadow Chaser 3rd Uptown Harry

Connections of MASTERFIELD will have been encouraged by his debut display at Wetherby when he only faded into fourth in the closing stages. The winner has followed up in Listed company to boost the form and the Greenall/Guerriero representative can make it second-time lucky. Marvel Magic didn't build on a decent introduction so one of the newcomers could pose the biggest challenge. Irish Goodbye and 75,000-euro purchase Masked Blagny are particularly appealing.
Prediction : 1st Masterfield 2nd Masked Blagny 3rd Irish Goodbye