5:25 Carlisle Tips

Blufferonthebus last won off a 67 and tends to go well here, including one of two seconds this month, only missing out by half a length. Worth another shot while still on a 64.

The Ed Bethell trained Orangesandlemons has been a model of consistency with her career form which eeads 22-2212. The 3yo Mayson filly is certainly open to improvement on a mark of 75 with 7f probably her optimum trip. I think she is more than capable of a big run in an open race and so say the bells of St Clement's.

Race 7 at Carlisle today is a Handicap (Class 4) for 3-year-olds and upwards over 1,385 m. The suggested wager is for the each way on the hat-trick seeking Iris Dancer from the Tristan Davidson yard, and will be ridden by Jason Hart. This daughter of Kodiac is a more than useful sort and bids for three wins in a row here. She has accrued 10 wins to date and should be a major player in this race. Big chance.

She suffered from seconditis last summer when she finished runner-up in 3 consecutive runs. Much improved effort LTO when a useful 2 of 10 at Chester last month. I think she can be a threat off the current dropped mark.

Remains a maiden after seven starts but ran a cracker to finish runner-up over course and distance last time, and a repeat of that form would see her go close today.

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