Club Wexford chasing hat-trick as Carlisle stages historic Plate and Bell

The Carlisle Bell is one of horseracing's most historic prizes and at 3.30 a new winner will be added to the lengthy roll of honour stretching back centuries. The mile handicap remains as competitive as ever this year, with 16 runners set to go to post including the hat-trick seeking Club Wexford.

Elsewhere in Cumbria, the Listed Eternal Stakes (4.30) features smart fillies Viadera, Tapisserie and Qatar Racing's Neon Sea. The Cumberland Plate (4.00) has attracted a sizeable field featuring Godolphin's Volcanic Sky.

There is also Listed action in Ireland with the Naas Oaks Trial at 8.00, while today's racing also features Flat cards at Salisbury, Kempton and Bath. Ffos Las stages the only jumps fixture of the day.

Going report

Carlisle (first race at: 2.00)
Good to firm, good in places (GoingStick: 7.6)

Ffos Las (2.10)
Good (GoingStick: 7.6)

Salisbury (2.20)
Good to firm (GoingStick: 8.2)

Kempton (5.15)
Standard to slow

Naas (6.00)
Good, good to yielding in places

Bath (6.10)
Good, good to firm in places

What to back

Members can read the selections of Pietro Innocenzi here, while our experts around the country give their best bets in today's top tips.

Maddy Playle also picks out three at Salisbury in the ten second tips.

What to read

James Tate revealed what is next for his smart sprinter Invincible Army here. With this weekend's Irish Derby edging ever nearer, read the thoughts of Aidan O'Brien, who revealed Ryan Moore will ride Epsom winner Anthony Van Dyck.

What to watch

Catch up on the thoughts of our Postcast team reflecting on Royal Ascot and looking forward to the weekend's racing. . .

Final thought

The Mackem Bullet, beaten a neck at Group 1 level, won the 6f novice stakes at Carlisle (2.30) last season and it will be interesting to see whether this year's field contains a similarly smart prospect. The Richard Hannon-trained Endowed could be the leading contender.

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