*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
13:50 – Hophornbeam
HOPHORNBEAM showed improved form to win a handicap hurdle on her first start for Gordon Elliott at Clonmel a couple of weeks ago, scoring by four and a half lengths in a race that appealed as a decent contest for the grade. That form is up there with the best available and she may well have a bit more to offer for this yard.
WELCOME TO PADDY POWER NEWS!
14:20 – Alqamar
ALQAMAR enjoyed a productive campaign in 2021, winning on four occasions, including three times over this course and distance. He failed to make a serious impact at Ayr and Aintree in the spring, but he ran respectably and should now be firing on all cylinders on his return to this unique venue.
14:50 – Dee Star
DEE STAR snapped a long losing run when scoring over course and distance last month, justifying good support. Dee Star has a 6 lb higher mark to deal with this time, but he’s clearly in good heart and goes well at this venue. He has yet to run a bad race at Cartmel, with his form figures at the track reading 14222321.
15:20 – Casamari Abbey
CASAMARI ABBEY showed only modest form in Ireland and didn’t offer a lot on his first few starts after joining Simon West, but his latest effort when fourth in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen was much more encouraging. That looked like a strong race for the grade and Casamari Abbey caught the eye with how well he rallied to take fourth in a contest that failed to place enough of an emphasis on stamina. He looks to be coming to the boil and, despite being out of the handicap here, is worth siding with on his return to chasing.
15:55 – Tonto’s Spirit
TONTO’S SPIRIT failed to fire here last month but that was a rare poor effort at a venue where he has such a good record. Tonto’s Spirit has won here on seven occasions and finished runner-up in this event last season from a 7 lb higher mark. He is clearly on a handy mark and trainer Dianne Sayer has her team in good order at present, so Tonto’s Spirit might be able to bounce back.
GET YOUR HORSE RACING RESULTS AND RACECARDS AT PADDY POWER NEWS
- WE HAVE ALL THE HORSE RACING FAST RESULTS YOU’LL EVER WANT
- AND CHECK OUT OUR SNAZZY RACECARDS FOR EVERY RACE, EVERY DAY TOO
16:30 – Building Bridges
BUILDING BRIDGES sprang a surprise when scoring at Downpatrick on his penultimate start and he ran at least as well in defeat when fifth off a 7 lb higher mark at the same venue last time. Building Bridges was beaten less than four lengths last time and might have done better had he not pressed on so far out. He is clearly in good heart and can launch a bold bid.
17:00 – Light Heidi
LIGHT HEIDI shaped with promise when third at Naas in March and she built on that to score at Limerick a week later. Light Heidi impressed with how smoothly she travelled at Limerick, leading on the bridle two out and always looking like she was going to hold on. She has since joined Noel Kelly from Matthew Smith and it’s possible that this lightly raced mare has a bit more to offer.
Timeform’s Cartmel Tips:
13:50 – Hophornbeam
14:20 – Alqamar
14:50 – Dee Star
15:20 – Casamari Abbey
15:55 – Tonto’s Spirit
16:30 – Building Bridges
17:00 – Light Heidi
*All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change
More Sunday Tips
- Horse Racing Tips: Paul Jacobs’ value packed Sunday picks
- Horse Racing Tips: James Shortt’s super picks for Sunday at the Curragh
- Horse Racing Tips: Ruby Walsh’s Sunday bets for the Curragh
- Horse Racing Tips: Fran Berry’s sweet Sunday selections for the Curragh
Read More
- Gallop over to Paddy Power News for all the latest racing tips
- NAP of the Day: Today’s NAPs Table of horse racing tips in the UK & Ireland
The Paddy Power Guide To Safer Gambling – Everything You Need To Know
