UK Horse Racing Tips: Cartmel

Having found only a 125-rated rival too strong at Downpatrick earlier this month, LOCH CUAN could be poised to open his account. That was the five-year-old's first attempt over 2m6f and this sharp track is expected to suit. Fellow Irish raider Hawk's Rock finished third behind the selection that day and isn't taken lightly, while hurdling debutant Keops Des Bordes adds further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Loch Cuan 2nd Hawks Rock 3rd Keops Des Bordes

Belle Le Grand was well found in the market when regaining the winning thread at Newton Abbot and she must enter calculations in her follow-up bid. That said, a 7lb higher mark demands more of Dan Skelton's mare and preference is for MY CHIQUITA. The seven-year-old travelled well on her third-placed stable bow over 2m4f at Aintree and this drop in trip could prove just the ticket. Zahra Dodville is a feasible alternative.
Prediction : 1st My Chiquita 2nd Belle Le Grand 3rd Zahra Dodville

Reverting to more aggressive tactics saw Musique De Fee fill the runner-up spot at Hereford recently and she isn't easily dismissed given her good record at this venue. However, KEEP ON COBBLING's latest second in a class 2 at Warwick looks stronger form and this step up in distance could be the making of her. Handicap debutant Penny Perfect is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Keep On Cobbling 2nd Musique De Fee 3rd Penny Perfect

TELLHERTHENAME was a decent novice hurdler and has contested both the County and Swinton since teaming up with Dan Skelton. He was a beaten favourite on his sole start over the larger obstacles but this is less taxing and, despite having to concede plenty of weight to his two rivals, his class is expected to shine through. Half A Chance can claim second ahead of Tamarind Bay.
Prediction : 1st Tellherthename 2nd Half A Chance 3rd Tamarind Bay

My Gift To You made all to land a marathon hunter chase at Warwick earlier this month but, although respected, more will be needed in this company. With that in mind, preference is for LOUP DE MAULDE. The nine-year-old has been finding his feet since returning in February and with Harry Cobden booked for the first time, he could go one place better than at Chepstow. Ki Woo is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Loup De Maulde 2nd My Gift To You 3rd Ki Woo

HALFWAY HOUSE LAD had plenty in hand when scoring over 3m at Hexham three weeks ago and James Moffatt's gelding can add another victory to his record here, despite an 8lb rise. Kaviar Wood looked a likely winner before falling at the last on his chasing bow in February and could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Thehairyfella and Defence Witness.
Prediction : 1st Halfway House Lad 2nd Kaviar Wood 3rd Thehairyfella

Plenty have claims, but the vote goes to ZUMBI. The nine-year-old only found one too good at Newcastle when last seen in March and appears to have a strong chance off just 1lb higher. Line Of Descent also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and could give the selection plenty to think about. Others to note are Italian Spirit and Jack's A Legend.
Prediction : 1st Zumbi 2nd Line Of Descent 3rd Italian Spirit