The Daily Star Chief Tipster believes a horse who cost a fortune but has been plagued by setbacks can do the business for punters at Carlisle on Monday
SAINT DAVY (2.35, nap) looks a divine bet for punters at Carlisle on Monday.
The nine-year-old’s career has been plagued by setbacks but he has loads of ability – reflected in his £270,000 purchase price.
Jonjo O’Neill’s chaser made a likeable return to action at Windsor when third to Guard The Moon.
He was bumped a few times in the straight by the runner-up and there is no doubt he will improve for the run.
Saint Davy is in calmer waters in the Book Your Raceday Hospitality Now Handicap Chase despite having to concede weight all round.
His third to Handstands in a Grade Two novice chase at Sandown on his fencing debut just over a year ago is the standout form.
PARISH STAR (3.05) is on a roll and can shine again for trainer Adam Nicol .
The six-year-old made the most of a falling handicap mark to win at Newcastle and Southwell and off an 8lb higher ledge he is fancied to notch the treble in the Carlisle Conditional Jockeys Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle.
The mud will be flying and Parish Star should relish that.
SOFT RISK (1.35) won five of his seven races before being afflicted by injury but makes a comeback after more than two years off the track.
Nicky Richards has kept faith with the 10-year-old and if has retained his ability he could be chucked in off a handicap rating of 126 in the Racing TV Handicap Chase.
Sean Bowen will have to earn his riding fee on KEPPEL QUEEN (4.35) who has jumped terribly in her last two races.
Earlier she managed to win at Warwick but if the champion jockey can galvanise her then she looks reasonably well treated in the Next Raceday Sunday 8th March Mares’ Handicap Hurdle.
DANDY KHAN (7.30, trb) has been running well since winning at Lingfield in January.
Young Donagh Murphy looks a promising rider and he gets the leg-up on Jim Boyle’s beast at Wolverhampton.
JASON HEAVEY’S TIPS
CARLISLE
1.05 Kilnesare Flight
1.35 Soft Risk
2.05 He’s On Fire
2.35 Saint Davy (Nap)
3.05 Parish Star
3.35 Vampire Slayer
4.05 Wolfburg
4.35 Keppel Queen (nb)
WOLVERHAMPTON
5.00 Alondra
5.30 Nammos
6.00 Perola
6.30 Silky Wilkie
7.00 Beauzon
7.30 Dandy Khan (trb)
8.00 Little Miss India
FAIRYHOUSE
1.50 Fancy Girl
2.20 Shanroe Act
2.50 Jigoro
3.20 Aine’s Lad
3.50 Lynches Knock
4.20 Ole Ole
4.50 Run For Cover