Monday’s UK racing tips come your way from meetings at Carlisle and Kempton on 13 November 2023.
CARLISLE
Race 1 – BERTIE’S BALLET 9/4
BERTIE’S BALLET (1) was runner-up in a jumpers flat over course and distance during February before going one better at Kelso gaining his second win from five starts on the flat. Last seen finishing downfield in a G2 at Aintree. Player on jumps debut.
Penultimate start Perth victor CRACKING RHAPSODY (3) won in a at Perth. Produced a reappearance fourth of ten effort tackling track and trip last month. Feare.
JETEYE (6) is a half-brother to five winners and open to plenty of improvement.
LETTHEDUSTSETTLE (7) delivered a sixth of eighteen performance nine days ago at Wetherby and may go well down in trip.
Race 3 – ALL THE GLORY 2/1
ALL THE GLORY (1) placed once from three starts since delivering a comfortable 6L success tackling the trip at Market Rasen. Attractive on figures and is the one to beat.
SPOT ON SOPH (5) proved a model of consistency since also landing a Market Rasen hurdling victory in August and may push the main selection all the way.
Race 5 – HAVEANOTHERGOFLO 5/4
HAVEANOTHERGOFLO (4) made the frame in two of three hurdling runs including over course and distance. Returns to action after eight months during which time he received wind surgery. Thereabouts.
KEEP WONDERING (1) reappeared from a substantial absence tackling track and trip just missing out on a placing. Firmly in the mix.
KINGSTON BRIDGE (2) won a maiden hurdle here attempting the journey in March and is feared. BOOMSLANG (3) looks best watched on chase debut.
Race 7 – IORANGI DE L’ISLE 15/8
IORANGI DE L’ISLE (4) is a former point-to-point winner making his debut under rules. Half-brother to four useful performers and no surprise if he goes well.
HIGHLANDS LEGACY (3) finished a decent second in a similar contest at Ffos Las. More to come.
Newcomers MUSICAL MASQUERADE (5) and GAMESTERS GUY (2) look the most viable alternatives and any moves in the market for either can be noted.
KEMPTON
Race 1 – QUEEN’S GAMBLE 7/4
QUEENS GAMBLE (10) easily justified favouritism on hurdling debut scoring by 4.75L in May. Returns from a break and holds leading claims.
BHALOO (3) won a jumpers flat race by 3.5L in April and since moved yards. One to consider delivering first hurdle run.
CLASSIC KING (1) was a winner by 10L on initial hurdle outing. May go well despite carrying a penalty.
BOBBY’S FORTUNE (4) managed a narrow win in a jumpers flat race recently and could have more to offer with hurdles.
Race 3 – EL RIO 2/1
EL RIO (1) gained a first hurdle success scoring by 8L in April. Could have further progress to come this season.
EAST INDIA EXPRESS (9) impressed landing a jumpers flat race by 6.5L in February and looks an interesting recruit to hurdles.
MUCH TOO DEAR (4) is a five-race maiden with hurdles and may have to settle for minor honours again.
MONKS MEADOW (3) was 15L back in second on hurdling debut and could benefit from the experience.
Race 6 – LE RENOMMEE 7/2
LA RENOMMEE (1) returned from a break scoring by 7L. Up in class but hard to ignore on the back of that effort.
PETTICOAT LUCY (5) is two from two when attempting fences. Justified favouritism by 2L last time. Likely contender.
Dual hurdles winner NOTNOWLINDA (6) has since finished second both fences outings and won’t be far away.
VOICE OF CALM (2) may have needed the hurdle run. Consider revisiting this sphere.
Race 7 – ANGEL’S DREAM 4/1
ANGEL’S DREAM (7) won a maiden hurdle by a neck in May and could have more to come now switching to handicaps after a break.
BUCEPHALUS (5) is a former flat winner who placed in two of three hurdle runs. Might still have improvement to come.
ACE ROTHSTEIN (4) struggled on the flat since joining this yard but can be given another chance in this sphere.
JACK THE SAVAGE (6) gained a first hurdling win last month and cannot be discounted.
