Horse racing results LIVE plus tips and best bets from Carlisle and Chepstow

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The countdown to the Grand National and Scottish Grand National at Ayr is now on.

It won't be long and you keep an eye on Garry Owen's tips in the build up.

Racing takes place today at Carlisle and Chepstow this afternoon as conditions appear very much set fair.

Our first of seven contests at Carlisle gets underway with a maiden hurdle at 1:50.

Ask The Doc was a beaten favourite at Doncaster earlier in the month and connections will be hoping that the application of a tongue-tie will make the difference between silver and gold.

There’s a valuable pot for the veteran chasers at 2:55 and eight will head to post.

Nicky Richards has a 22% strike rate with his runners at the track this term so the Cumbrian handler will be hoping that Uncle Alastair can build upon a solid effort off the back of one of his many absences.

Venetia Williams sends Belami Des Pictons on the long journey from her Herefordshire base.

Williams also sends Bellatrixsa to Chepstow for the feature Mares’ Handicap Hurdle at 4:10.

The mare was in flying form at the beginning of the year and has had a rest after disappointing at Exeter. That performance was probably a bridge too far when trying to take advantage of an advantageous handicap mark and she can surely do better today.

At Downpatrick the feature race is the Ulster National (3:45).

A total of 15 runners have stood their ground with Portstorm , who has been racing over hurdles, attempting to secure a first prize over fences.

We'll be there for every furlong and you can follow all the action LIVE as well as the latest tips and gossip.

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