Carlisle racing tips: Best bets for Sunday, December 17

We start off with some details on our selected horses at Carlisle. Don't forget to check out the full racecard, results and live odds in Planet Sport's racing live centre.

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(Please be aware selections could become non-runners after article's first publication)

11:50 (Carlisle) Cracking Rhapsody

CRACKING RHAPSODY (1) made a winning start to hurdling under rules scoring by a neck at Hexham. Improving with each run. Top chance.

BENEFICIALLY YOURS (2) won sole outing in the point to point field. Makes debut under rules with solid credentials.

ROB ROY MACGREGOR (7) returned after a seven month break with a fourth at Kelso. Holds each way claims. HERE COMES GEORGIE (5) rates an each way contender based on a second at Catterick.

12:25 (Carlisle) Blue Fin

BLUE FIN (1) returned after a seven month absence with a good second tackling a longer trip at this course. Competitive over a shorter distance.

OUR FOLLET (3) was well-beaten on seasonal reappearance attempting a Compiegne (FR) hurdle.

FIVE DOLLAR FINE (7) has produced three solid efforts since a break. Fifth in a fourteen runner Catterick contest last time. Place. FIA FUINIDH (4) could progress from reappearance fourth.

13:00 (Carlisle) Eloi Du Puy

ELOI DU PUY (4) bids for a hat-trick. Improving with each run. Scored by 0.8L at Kelso in latest. Apprentice claim offers some relief on rise in weights.

EASTER JUNCTION (2) finished fourth past two outings. Shaped better than the bare result when beaten 2.25L at Catterick.

BUSHMILL BOY (6) was a good third at this track. Worth considering on that form. Third at Hexham on reappearance.

13:35 (Carlisle) Mulberry Hill

MULBERRY HILL (5) improved from a return third to land an open handicap chase by 5.5L at Kempton Park. Leading chance off current weight.

UNIVERSAL FOLLY (4) started the new campaign with a novice success at Hexham and finished runner-up behind a subsequent Graded placed performer at Aintree. Switches to open company.

CHRISTOPHER WOOD (1) makes seasonal reappearance after an eight-month break. Consider for a placing carrying top weight. RED HAPPY (8) could sneak into the frame bidding for a hat-trick.

14:10 (Carlisle) Howlingmadmurdock

HOWLINGMADMURDOCK (2) returned after an eight-month absence with a midfield finish against tougher opposition at Haydock Park. Will have come forward for the run and can benefit from a useful jockey claim.

RAMO (4) started the new season with a 3.5L success at Ludlow in an apprentice handicap hurdle. Disappointing raised in grade subsequently. Tackles longer trip. PRAIRIE DANCER (1) might place from top weight.

14:45 (Carlisle) Return Fire

RETURN FIRE (7) appears to be on a winnable mark. Started the new season with a win at Hexham and followed up with a third at Kelso. Jockey claim offers further assistance.

FENLAND TIGER (5) resumed after an eleven month absence with a head success over course and distance. Enjoys these conditions. Bold bid anticipated.

MOTION IN LIMINE (2) placed three times from last four outings. In the mix. WAVELENGTH (9) was pulled up returning from an eighteen month lay-off. Holds each way claims.

15:20 (Carlisle) Unsinkable Molly

UNSINKABLE MOLLY (8) made a pleasing start to career finishing second at Wetherby in a thirteen runner field. Entitled to improve for the outing. Leading chance.

COOL LADY TOO (2) is a first race starter by Flemensfirth. Watch market for best guide.

JUST CALL ME LUCY (7) was not disgraced when 2.5L fourth at Aintree. Each way chance. GOLDEN POINT (3) holds each way claims after a fourth in a large field jumpers flat at Ayr. Consider for a placing.