UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

JOHNNY'S JURY was bought for 75,000 pounds to join Jamie Snowden following a third in a Ffos Las bumper and it looked money well spent when he comfortably accounted for three subsequent winners on his hurdling debut at Exeter. That impressive display earned him a couple of Cheltenham entries and another big performance here could book his Festival ticket. Kilnesare Flight also made a successful beginning to his timber career and can pick up any pieces should the selection misfire, although Knomorediamonds can't be ruled out with confidence.
Prediction : 1st Johnnys Jury 2nd Kilnesare Flight 3rd Knomorediamonds

GRAIN D'OUDAIRIES won two of his first three starts this campaign but then had the misfortune to bump into a rapidly-improving novice at Doncaster. He still beat the rest fair and square so a 1lb drop might be a bit hasty and he can take full advantage. Karafon's only previous handicap outing in this sphere saw him split a couple of subsequent winners at Ayr and he must be feared. Here Comes Georgie was ahead of the selection when runner-up on Town Moor in November, while Soft Risk has obviously had his issues but it's interesting that connections persevere with him.
Prediction : 1st Grain Doudairies 2nd Karafon 3rd Here Comes Georgie

Having ended his time in France with a close-up second, HE'S ON FIRE may be too strong on this British/stable bow. Willie Mullins' gelding has been given an official rating of 120 and others will need to improve to reach a similar level. Tom Ellis has his string in fine fettle and point-to-point winner The Dog Thief is feared most on Rules debut, ahead of Johnny Moonshine, who is a potential improver stepping up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Hes On Fire 2nd The Dog Thief 3rd Johnny Moonshine

Upfordebate has won four of his last five outings and cannot be dismissed given the rate at which he is progressing. However, a 9lb hike for his most recent Sedgefield triumph coupled with a rise in class will demand more of the seven-year-old. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on PRESIDENT SCOTTIE, who didn't appear to stay an extended 4m in the Borders National before running with credit over hurdles at Ayr. Ayiko and Saint Davy are other feasible alternatives.
Prediction : 1st President Scottie 2nd Upfordebate 3rd Ayiko

Recent Southwell winner Parish Star is sure to prove popular in her quest to complete a hat-trick and an 8lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. However, the six-year-old is likely to be priced accordingly and it could be worth taking a chance on handicap debutant FINE AS WINE. Gary Hanmer has done well with the runners he's sent here over the years and an opening mark of 84 might prove lenient. Scairp Dubh is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fine As Wine 2nd Parish Star 3rd Scairp Dubh

An 11lb hike from the assessor was enough to thwart Soldier's Leap's hat-trick bid at Newbury, but he's not easily dismissed in what looks a slightly weaker contest. Even so, HE'S BRESILIAN may be slightly better treated following his second-placed effort at Ayr, as a 2lb rise in the handicap looks workable. Vampire Slayer has proved a different proposition since being fitted with a visor and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Hes Bresilian 2nd Soldiers Leap 3rd Vampire Slayer

Despite jumping right at times, LARGY TRAIN set perfect fractions to make all of the running at Sedgefield. Charlie Maggs negates a 4lb rise in the handicap with his 5lb claim so this course and distance winner ticks plenty of the right boxes. The biggest threat may be Trac, who travelled with more verve in first-time blinkers when victorious at Newcastle, while Wolfburg is expected to relish a drop in trip.
Prediction : 1st Largy Train 2nd Trac 3rd Wolfburg

It's Maisy has been expensive to follow this season and, although she continues to edge down the ratings, it might be best to look elsewhere. MAURA JEANNE found only a subsequent winner too strong at Ayr and compensation could be on the cards. Keppel Queen has the ability to figure if jumping with more fluency, while the refitting of a hood should be of benefit to Smile Back.
Prediction : 1st Maura Jeanne 2nd Keppel Queen 3rd Smile Back