The Carlisle Bell Handicap (3.35) is a typically tight looking affair. I have been following Sir Royal all season and I think I will stick with him here to convert his recent seconds into a win. The stable won the race a few season’s back with Hartshead.
Dig Deep is well handicapped on his best form and looked to be coming back to form when 4th at Pontefract last time. He is my selection in the 5.15.
Down at Salisbury the card opens with a four runner staying handicap where they all look to have chances. I narrowly prefer Darley Sun to King of Wands.
Keep an eye on Forest Crown in the 2.10. She is a half sister to Crowded House. Mabuya has been doing enough to suggest he can win a modest contest and he should go close in the 3.15.
My thanks to Jane Ince for the excellent photo of Carlisle racecourse.
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