UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

ROCKING MAN is difficult to oppose in the opener, despite Sam Thomas' charge having to concede weight to the field. Boasting smart bumper form, he won on his hurdling debut at Chepstow before a disappointing effort when upped in trip and grade at Doncaster. Now in these much calmer waters and eased in distance, he can get back on track and score at the expense of Thorneylands and Forever Louie.
Prediction : 1st Rocking Man 2nd Thorneylands 3rd Forever Louie

TWO BROTHERS is certainly very interesting in here on his handicap hurdle debut. A useful performer on the Flat, the eight-year-old has shaped with promise in a couple of Wetherby outings over timber in novice company and looks well treated off 110. Constantinian is also unexposed over hurdles and commands respect, while it's worth keeping a close eye on C&D winner Rickety Gate too.
Prediction : 1st Two Brothers 2nd Constantinian 3rd Rickety Gate

Penn Avenue has been running well in defeat and it was a solid third again when she was switched back to handicaps at Wincanton. Another bold showing looks assured but the verdict is for AVALON BEACH, who disappointed at Sedgefield but would have every chance on his previous form at Wetherby and Catterick. Scots Poet is one more to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Avalon Beach 2nd Penn Avenue 3rd Scots Poet

MARTY MCFLY will no doubt prove popular and so he should as he arrives on the back of three straight victories, including last time out at Catterick over this sort of trip. Easy Sedgefield winner Coup De Coeur is also a track-and-trip scorer and he's another to take seriously, while Spadestep should run his usual honest race and Great Pepper has an each-way squeak.
Prediction : 1st Marty Mcfly 2nd Coup De Coeur 3rd Spadestep

Hudson De Grugy struck over C&D earlier this month and a 7lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another bold showing. However, this final is predictably more competitive and it could be worth taking a chance on PRESIDENT SCOTTIE. The eight-year-old has slid down the ratings and he shaped better than his latest sixth here suggests. Last-time-out Catterick winner Chasingouttheblues is just one more to consider.
Prediction : 1st President Scottie 2nd Hudson De Grugy 3rd Chasingouttheblues

Carlisle specialist HELLO JUDGE clearly loves it here and a seventh course victory could be on the cards. Ann Hamilton's charge dug deep to score over an inadequate 2m on his latest outing and may be able to defy a career-high mark. The hat-trick seeking Trac ticks plenty of the right boxes in his current heart and isn't taken lightly, while Kelso runner-up Breizh River should appreciate a return to 2m4f.
Prediction : 1st Hello Judge 2nd Trac 3rd Breizh River

Having found only a smart prospect too good on his Rules bow at Fontwell, this looks a suitable opportunity for RED ACRES MAX to gain some compensation. The five-year-old drew 19 lengths clear of the third and he's taken to get the better of Just For Dad. Sam Thomas' charge was highly tried on his debut in a Listed bumper at Ascot and he's expected to prove more competitive in these calmer waters. Dundee Law may land the bronze medal.
Prediction : 1st Red Acres Max 2nd Just For Dad 3rd Dundee Law