Hi all,
Carlisle hosts its biggest and most historic flat meeting of its year: Carlisle Bell & Cumberland Plate Day. First run in 1599 the Carlisle Bell is one of horse racing’s oldest prizes and the Cumberland Plate dates to the time of Charles II. I have selections in both races.
Carlisle
3:30 – This season’s Carlisle Bell has attracted a field of 17 runners.
Chichester comes in to the race in good form having finished third in the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar and runner-up at Haydock last time. The drop to a strongly run mile will suit an he gets the addition of the first time cheekpieces.
Global Spirit a winner at York last season (soft). Returned to that venue to post a seasonal best when 4th of 15 back at the venue 11-days ago. Shapes like he’s coming back to his best but may prefer easier ground.
Garden Oasis has returned to action in good form finishing runner-up at Ripon and over C&D. Showed a good battling attitude to win after being headed at Ayr three weeks. He’s been raised a 1lb for that effort and must be on high shortlist.
Get Knotted was a ¼ length back in fourth behind Garden Oasis at Ayr. He was doing his best work at the finish that day. The 9-year-old isn’t the horse he used to be. However, he’s become well treated and is now 11lb below his last winning mark. A strongly run race suits and although stall 13 isn’t ideal he’s got each way claims.
1pt each way – Get Knotted – 16/1 @ Bet365 & Coral (paying 4 places ¼ odds)
1pt win – Garden Oasis – 8/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
4:05 – Sixteen have been declared for the Cumberland Plate over 1m 4f.
Tricorn has been well placed to win his last four. The 7-year-old has just a 4lb penalty to carry for winning at Thirsk 8-days ago and has a favourites chance.
Croeso Cymraeg got a great ride hold up ride from jockey Dougie Costello to get up inside the final half furlong at Leicester. He’s only been raised 2lb for that success but is arguably in the form of his life. Stall 14 means he will need luck in the run again but will be tough to beat.
Ravens Ark ran on to strongly for his nine rivals when winning at Brighton two starts back. He wasn’t suited by the slow early pace when a 2-length 3rd of 9 at Goodwood 19-days ago. If he gets a good stamina test, he won’t be far away.
1pt win – Croeso Cymraeg – 6/1 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook
1pt win – Ravens Ark – 9/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
Cheers
John