August 19 / 16.56 Carlisle

16.56

Good

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  • Prize money: £6426
  • 1m 3f 39y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.80
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 321535

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two of his last three starts, most recently at Ripon 18 days ago, but two runs ago he bumped into two progressive types when third at Hamilton, and he won at Nottingham in May; not written off.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

(2)

15th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Blistering Barney

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Christopher Kellett

Mostly front-runs and ran his best race for a while last time at Carlisle (1m3f, soft); 1m6f winner here but has stamina to prove over quite this far.

33/1

4th

9

(16)

28th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Blistering Barney

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Christopher Kellett

switched right soon after start, led

33/1

6th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Nottingham

Blistering Barney

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins last year, the latest in quite valuable final of this Grassroots Stayers' Series over C&D (good to firm) in September; has a bit to prove after two down-the-field runs this spring (1m2f/1m4f) but the return to Nottingham is sure to suit; 2-2 over C&D.

14/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 332211 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won this last season and has been better than ever this year, arriving on a hat-trick following wins at Beverley (1m2f, good) and York (1m4f, good to firm); up just 3lb for last time, which may prove to be lenient, and this consistent grey holds very solid claims; ran well on good to soft in June.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Molinari

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Won twice here last autumn, over 1m4f and over today's trip of 1m2f; hasn't won this season but he has dropped to a good mark and could go well.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -53451 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two best performances this season have coincided with his two visits here (both C&D), namely a close third in the Cumberland Plate (good to firm) and a near-2l win last time (good); he'll be fine if slow ground prevails; can give another good account up 4lb.
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1

(4)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Innse Gall

11st 2lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Ivan Furtado

Record of 0-4 this term for new yard but was placed under Shay Halton at Ripon on penultimate start and latest race didn't pan out favourably; has slipped to an attractive mark.

10/1

8

(13)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Innse Gall

10st 13lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Ivan Furtado

Has dropped 11lb below his last winning mark but that was from August 2023; third at Ripon ten days ago was his best result this term but he needs much better than that form if he's to turn the tables on Spartan Times.

16/1

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:33 Ripon

Innse Gall

11st 2lb

J: Mr Shay Halton

T: Ivan Furtado

Has dropped 11lb below his last winning mark, but his abbreviated career since the start of last year (including two starts for this yard) suggests he hasn't been easy to train; needs the switch to a visor to help him get back on track.

12/1

Form: 111786 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row at regular haunt Ayr in May-July, but he's finished down the field on his last three starts (two of them at Ayr) and he was well beaten last August on his sole visit to Carlisle; others preferred.
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6th

5

(1)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

14:05 Carlisle

Flying Moon

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: R Mike Smith

reared start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened from 2f out

11/2

5th

2

(4)

15th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

20:00 Hamilton

Flying Moon

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: R Mike Smith

Does most racing over shorter but has won over C&D, one of three victories here; remains on a handy mark and, like many from this yard, he has been running fairly well without winning; this task is a bit easier.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 120221 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Was winning here for the fifth time when scoring over 1m last Tuesday; this versatile sort was second in this last year and went close over 1m6f here in May, so will have no problem with the step back up in trip; handles a variety of ground and he holds solid claims under a 5lb penalty.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

Form: 328097

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Has struggled for form on his last four starts (1m2f-1m5f, good) but he's now 6lb lower than when going close at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) in May and could stage a big revival when he's back on slow ground.
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7th

8

(4)

19th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 15y

Class 3

19:55 Hamilton

Heights Of Abraham

8st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Keith Dalgleish

Signed off his 4yo campaign with a close call at Ayr (1m5f, good) last September; on same mark here but he's been laboured in both runs this season and latest was at this track (1m5f, good to soft) on Sunday; bit to prove back up in grade and his last win was two years ago.

20/1

8th

4

(2)

14th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Heights Of Abraham

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Keith Dalgleish

midfield

10/1

10th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Heights Of Abraham

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Keith Dalgleish

0-9 last year and inconsistent but he was a short-head second of 15 at Ayr (1m5f, good) last September when last seen; this course winner can be bang there again if reappearing in similar form.

10/1

13/2

Form: 241884

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won at Haydock (1m4f, soft) in May in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); hasn't kicked on from that in his three subsequent outings but hasn't had the combination of 1m4f and slow ground; this 3yo could bounce back to form when getting such conditions.
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3rd

2

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:20 Musselburgh

Zimmerman

11st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Solid effort when second of eight at Catterick ten days ago (2m, good; first run in this combination of accessories); should remain competitive.

11/2

2nd

2

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Zimmerman

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

The odd sign of spark last season and he may have needed his recent comeback run; down to a dangerous mark but this 7yo has been regressive and is winless since July 2024; cheekpieces return for first time since last May.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ripon

Zimmerman

9st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Drew a blank in 2025 but he did reach the frame on both C&D visits, including C&D reappearance; off for 196 days; David Allan partners the other Tim Easterby runner.

10/1

Form: 6-5431

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won twice last October (1m2f, soft) and scored on his stable debut at Chester (1m4f, good to soft) last month when back on slow ground; could play another leading role if conditions are in his favour.
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10th

10

(4)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

The Nu Form Way

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Stella Barclay

towards rear

66/1

10th

10

(4)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

The Nu Form Way

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Stella Barclay

towards rear

66/1

11th

5

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

The Nu Form Way

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Stella Barclay

Five wins on good or slower; not fired in three runs back from a long absence but last time at Beverley was a bit more encouraging; interesting to see if there's any market confidence behind him.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £57.30
Straight Forecast £49.51
Tricast £144.68
Trifecta £236.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Molinari

Daily Express:

The Nu Form Way

The Times:

Innse Gall

Daily Mail:

Detective

RP Ratings:

Heights Of Abraham

TOPSPEED:

Blistering Barney

Daily Record:

The Nu Form Way

The Sun:

Innse Gall

The Star:

Detective

POSTDATA:

Molinari

Telegraph:

Molinari

The Guardian:

Molinari

Daily Mirror:

Molinari