Horse racing tips and best bets for Ascot and Carlisle from Garry Owen

The memories of Cheltenham Festival are fading and it's all systems go for the Grand National at Aintree.

The Scottish National takes place at Ayr before that and we'll be building up to next month's action.

CHANTING HILL (4.43) can hit the heights for thriving Neil Alexander in the Red Rum Chase at Carlisle.

The mare put in her best shift yet over fences when thrashing Event of Sivola at Sedgefield.

That race is working out pretty well so this likeable type can make light of a merited 4lb hike.

DA VINCI HAND (2.26) can brush his rivals aside in the One Man Series Handicap Chase.

Joanne Foster’s gelding ran another stormer when second to Spot on Soph at Catterick.

The seven-year-old didn’t stay 2m 3f so he can take advantage of a nice mark down in trip.

ROAD WARRIOR (3.36) can bag the Monet's Garden Chase for thriving Rebecca Menzies.

The grey stayed on track with an excellent second to the well-treated The Unit at Doncaster.

The gelding is admirably consistent so he can go one better under the skilled Kane Yeoman.

Dr Richard Newland has also hit form so I’m rowing in with ART OF DIPLOMACY (4.11).

The hurdler can gain compensation for trying to live with handicap blot Guillemotat Ascot.

FIFTY BALL (1.00) can extend Gary Moore’s winning streak on a trappy card at Ascot.

The hurdler bounced back when second to the progressive West To The Bridge at Sandown.

The gelding looks fairly-treated on his peak form so he can resume winning ways up in trip.

VERA VERTO (2.45) can shade the big juvenile hurdle for ultra-shrewd Gavin Cromwell.

The filly looked better than ever when outpointing the promising Douglas Dc at Navan.

The four-year-old is open to plenty of progress so she can see off some exciting rivals.

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