Sweetspots: Simon’s Smile ready to dazzle the bookmakers

Karl Burke’s record with two-year-old debutants stands at 18 from 176, for a ten per cent strike-rate. However, when he sends one to Carlisle his record improves to five from 18, at a 28 per cent strike-rate. He saddles Simon’s Smile in the 2.15.

Clive Cox has an overall record of 14 per cent, which improves to 38 per cent (three from eight) when running a horse within seven days of a win. Isle Of Man bids to follow up his Brighton success in the 7.50 at Nottingham.

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Faye McManoman has a three-from-five career record at Carlisle for a 60 per cent strike-rate. The apprentice is booked for course-and-distance winner Cliff in the 3.20.

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