2:15 Carlisle Tips

5-time flat winner who has shown plenty of ability in two hurdle starts to date. Enters handicap company on an attractive mark, and with improvement likely, holds every chance.

CONSTANTINIAN travels a long way for this and his stable is 1-1 here. This novice makes his handicap debut at what looks a fair mark, at least if judged on his bumper form. The near 10-week break, together with a marked step up in trip, augur well. So does the booking of Gavin Sheehan. Overall, I think the selection has a strong chance.

Camaratte is yet to land a win in handicap company but has made the frame on a few occasions. He now runs off a mark of 102, 10 lb lower than his opening handicap mark. This very workable mark makes him a key player and gives him a nice each-way chance.

The horse is extremely well handicapped and finds himself in an ideal set-up. He returned from a break to finish a solid third over an inadequate trip at Kelso last time, looking outpaced. The step back up to a more suitable distance on Carlisle's stiff, galloping track will play perfect to his stamina strengths.

A C&D winner, who at the age of 11 can be quite formidable, even when not at his peak performance. He is among the better-handicapped competitors in the race due to his declining rating. He will be equipped with a visor and tongue-strap, and trainer Rebecca Menzies has a knack for achieving wins at this venue, making the 20/1 odds a worthwhile each-way bet.