UK Horse Racing Tips: Carlisle

HOSTILITY has improved on his last couple of starts at this venue, finishing runner-up to the reopposing Krissy before going one better over a mile last time, and the booking of Joanna Mason gives him an excellent chance of going in again. The aforementioned Krissy bounced back from a couple of underwhelming efforts when scoring at Musselburgh and she is expected to be in the mix. Other to consider are Mr Lincoln and Bellasio.
Prediction : 1st Hostility 2nd Krissy 3rd Mr Lincoln

MERTOUN went close on his handicap debut at Windsor before going one better at the same track in authoritative style. Despite a 10lb rise for that success, the son of Oasis Dream is likely to have further improvement to come and gets a confident vote to strike. The return to a mile appears to be in Wrist Art's favour judged on his penultimate third at Brighton, while Book Of Life heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mertoun 2nd Wrist Art 3rd Book Of Life

Barley has been knocking on the door in recent outings, but it has to be a concern that the seven-year-old hasn't got his head in front for over two years. With that in mind, a chance is taken on INSPIRED. Despite being a beaten favourite on his last couple of starts, this looks to be an easier task on paper and Karl Burke's gelding is taken to get back to winning ways. The Green Man and Jannas Journey complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Inspired 2nd Barley 3rd The Green Man

ALPINE SIERRA's winning run came to an end when well held in the Cumberland Plate but this isn't anywhere near as competitive and he is expected to make a swift return to the winner's enclosure. Covert Legend made a pleasing return to action at the Curragh recently and looks the most likely threat to the selection, whilst Valley Of Flowers is next best.
Prediction : 1st Alpine Sierra 2nd Covert Legend 3rd Valley Of Flowers

LARAVIE failed to justify cramped odds in a three-runner contest at Yarmouth having completed her hat-trick at Pontefract the start prior, but it's possible she was unsuited by the tactical nature of that race and she is sure to relish this return to further. Cascade Hall wasn't disgraced at Chester so is respected down in class, and don't rule out Tarbat Ness.
Prediction : 1st Laravie 2nd Cascade Hall 3rd Tarbat Ness

ANOTHER INVESTMENT bounced back from a prolonged spell in the doldrums to finish a creditable second at Doncaster and if building on that performance, he is more than capable of going one place better. Invincible Ruby doubled her career total over C&D two starts ago and is a big player along with Sherlock, whilst shock 200-1 maiden victor Thistle Nil would have a chance provided conditions aren't too quick for him this time.
Prediction : 1st Another Investment 2nd Invincible Ruby 3rd Sherlock