UK Horse Racing Tips: Cartmel

Eremenko seemed to have a valid excuse when pulled up at Bangor in April, with the mare reported to be in season, and she appears likely to play a leading role on her first start for Donald McCain. However, the vote goes to CINATING. Gordon Elliott's filly made amends for falling at Ballinrobe when getting off the mark at Roscommon and that form sets the standard. Crokes Cross caused a major upset when winning at Kelso on her hurdling debut after being sent off at 300/1, but she will need to back that performance up.
Prediction : 1st Cinating 2nd Eremenko 3rd Crokes Cross

WAKEY WAKEY MAN has shown some promise in handicap hurdles in Ireland, most notably finishing third at Clonmel in April, and the application of cheekpieces gives him every chance of shedding the maiden tag. Fine As Wine has the assistance of Sean Bowen in the saddle for the first time having run with credit on both handicap starts to date. Others to consider include Path Of Stars and Masterminding.
Prediction : 1st Wakey Wakey Man 2nd Fine As Wine 3rd Path Of Stars

EVENWOOD SONOFAGUN went very close to completing a double over further here having scored over C&D a couple of days before. Despite a 4lb rise, the drop back in trip appears to be the right move for the eight-year-old, who can return to winning ways. Hexham scorer Divilabother has to be respected off a 5lb higher mark, with Nakassama and Heart Above others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Evenwood Sonofagun 2nd Divilabother 3rd Nakassama

AMANCIO was too keen to do himself justice when fifth on his handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster back in December. However, the five-year-old clearly benefited from a break, with a third on the level at Newbury followed by a win at Carlisle earlier in the month, and he definitely has more to offer back in this discipline. Filibustering arrives seeking a hat-trick over timber and commands respect, along with Nap Hand.
Prediction : 1st Amancio 2nd Filibustering 3rd Nap Hand

SEAN OG had plenty in hand when scoring over C&D and Dianne Sayer's gelding merits plenty of respect off just 4lb higher on this occasion. Buy Some Time also won well on his most recent outing at Perth and is an obvious threat to the selection, while Breizh River edges out Pour Les Filles to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Sean Og 2nd Buy Some Time 3rd Breizh River

Halfway House Lad has to be respected following back-to-back wins last month, but he could be vulnerable off his new mark. As a result, preference is for CROAGH PATRICK, who took a big step in the right direction when second at Hexham a couple of weeks ago. A recent winner over hurdles here, Kingofthegame is another to arrive with strong claims.
Prediction : 1st Croagh Patrick 2nd Halfway House Lad 3rd Kingofthegame

Cases can be made for all of these, but it is hard to oppose CONQUER THE BREEZE. Adam Nicol's gelding has won three of his last four starts and that includes a seven-length victory at Hexham last week. A 7lb penalty is unlikely to stop him if he is in the same form. Blue Reed has to be noted over from Ireland, while Ghasham and Intenzo complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Conquer The Breeze 2nd Blue Reed 3rd Ghasham