August 19 / 14.05 Carlisle

14.05

Good

Carrs Group PLC Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3996
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Carrs Group PLC Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 14-358 D BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a Chepstow nursery (6f, soft) for Sophie Leech last September and creditable efforts in first two starts for this yard; his form dipped when favourite at Ayr last time but he travelled smoothly for a long way and could be ready for this drop back in trip; dangerous.
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10th

9

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:14 Southwell (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Completed a double over C&D in November and he got back on the scoresheet when making all at Wolverhampton (7f) three weeks ago; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher and could make another bold bid back in trip.

8/1

1st

8

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vince Lombardi

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

6f wins at Wolverhampton and Southwell in the autumn; runner-up twice since and he wasn't beaten far when favourite at Southwell (fifth of eighth) last time; now returns to 7f but he has plenty of form at this trip and he's in the mix.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 871843 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Scored over 6f at Hamilton (good) in June and he's reached the frame at Ayr (6f) and here (5f) in his last two starts; didn't really get the breaks behind a resurgent rival last time and has possibilities on this step back up in trip.
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4th

9

(8)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:15 Wetherby

Sir Benedict

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

No longer the force of old but has performed well on all four starts since joining Ben Haslam in March, most recently when keeping-on third at Musselburgh (5f, good) a fortnight ago; big player if this race is run to suit usual come-from-behind tactics.

9/2

3rd

8

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sir Benedict

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune and he has met trouble in two of his three runs for Ben Haslam; has the ability to win at this level and stall 1, while not optimal, should at least keep him clear of some of the traffic.

9/2

4th

10

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sir Benedict

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

Seven-time winner with bucketloads of placed efforts to his name; both runs for this yard have been respectable and the return of cheekpieces is a definite plus.

6/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 257524

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who is 0-14 on turf but he was runner-up at Doncaster (5f, good) on his stable debut last month before a fair fourth in similar conditions here 18 days ago; was behind Sir Benedict in that race but he kept on well after a slow start and has each-way claims on this step back up in trip.
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2nd

3

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

2nd

3

(2)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

took keen hold, prominent

9/1

8th

2

(5)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Blazing Hot

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple AW winner over this trip but hasn't been at best since last win in January; back on same mark as that success but something to find with Latin Five on latest C&D form.

8/1

25/1

Form: 0-8809 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Very well treated on his Ripon win last May but he's 0-14 since and has struggled in all four runs this season; had some blindfold issues over C&D last time but he still has a lot to prove and needs to turn things around; all nine wins have come on good or slower.
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13th

19

(10)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

8st 7lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Tim Easterby

prominent towards far side

25/1

12th

12

(5)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent up the centre, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14 in group

12/1

5th

6

(4)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:29 Ayr

Flying Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along over 1f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance final 110yds, no extra towards finish

13/2

Form: 639703 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Nine-time sprint winner who handles any ground; has very mixed record this season but he scored at Musselburgh (5f, good) in May and returned to form with a close third here (5f, good to firm) ten days ago; remains well treated off 3lb lower than for last win and he's respected back up in trip.
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7th

11

(10)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

John Kirkup

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: David Thompson

Placed at Musselburgh last weekend but recorded a meagre RPR; the veteran remains on a near two-year losing spell.

20/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:22 Musselburgh

John Kirkup

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David Thompson

Veteran who has not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear on his last four outings; others appeal more.

25/1

12

(8)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Carlisle

John Kirkup

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: David Thompson

Veteran who is versatile ground-wise but he's not won since October 2023 and has finished in rear in last three starts; down the list.

25/1

7/1

Form: 131632 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gained this season's two wins over 7f (good/good to firm) but he ran well back at 6f when a clear second at Catterick (good to soft) two weeks ago; should be in the mix again and he won't mind what the weather does.
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8th

9

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Langholm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended 2025 below par and yet to hit top form this season, well held in 7f Catterick handicap last time; this course winner needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Langholm

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Michael Dods

Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling.

25/1

13th

10

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance.

20/1

12/1

Form: 270625 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Her sole win from 29 starts was almost two years ago and she has a patchy record at up to 7f this season; on dangerous mark on this drop back in trip but this is a step back up in grade and others are more convincing.
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9th

9

(3)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Tar Heel

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

raced far side, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 4 in group

13/2

1st

4

(5)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Tar Heel

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

in rear on inner, ridden and good headway from 3f out, led over 2f out, kept on well, readily

7/1

6th

9

(10)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Tar Heel

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

held up in rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never near to challenge

12/1

Form: /060-0

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a Redcar novice (7f, soft) in his final 2yo run but he struggled in three handicaps last season and was the same story at Thirsk (6f, soft; first run after wind surgery) in April; has plenty to prove after another break and he's drawn out widest of all.
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10th

5

(10)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 6lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last month but he's been down the field the next twice on his first two encounters with Tapeta (over 7f at Wolverhampton and here); needs to raise his game.

16/1

10th

4

(14)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/1

9th

1

(2)

26th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Le Cheval Rapide

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Backed at big prices at Kempton this month before coming from well back to take second (7f); 3lb rise for that fair enough and he's a key player now back in form.

3/1

Form: 012164 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won two sprint handicaps in cheekpieces this summer but she's not been at her best in last three runs and was last of five at Musselburgh (5f, good) on Wednesday; others preferred.
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8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

8th

10

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: R Mike Smith

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

4th

9

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Earn Your Stripes

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Has produced some fair performances this season but hasn't really threatened and she remains winless since summer 2022; others preferred.

16/1

10th
10 (6)
Sweet Glance

12/1

Form: -84175 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-5 when landing a Leicester handicap (6f, good to soft) in May but she was disappointing there next time before a fifth of eight at Newcastle (cheekpieces added) two weeks ago; still lightly raced but has bit to prove again and needs to resume her progress.
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5th

7

(1)

3rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Pontefract

Sweet Glance

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent on inner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

7/2

2nd

4

(5)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Sweet Glance

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

sweating, led, pushed along and headed when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, rallied final 110yds, just held

10/1

10th

10

(6)

19th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:05 Carlisle

Sweet Glance

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

midfield on inner, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

12/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 763105

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Improved her record to 2-15 when making all off 4lb lower at Redcar (5f, good) in June but she's not easy to predict and has finished down the field in last two starts; this step back up in trip is no problem but she needs to get right back near her best.
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9th

4

(8)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:55 Carlisle

Lotus Rose

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

slowly away, always behind

15/2

5th

2

(1)

2nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Lotus Rose

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

taken down early, led

11/4

4th

11

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Chester

Lotus Rose

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Expensive to follow this season but well handicapped and made the frame on her previous visit here; unlikely to be far away.

8/1

Form: 923138 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Recorded his eighth turf win when scoring over 6f at Nottingham (good) in June; backed that up with a close third over C&D (good to soft) the following month and he had an excuse when the blindfold was removed late here last time; looks interesting if he can recapture that penultimate form but he wouldn't want the ground to dry out.
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4th

13

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Nine-time winner; yet to find his best form in three runs for his new yard but last time was more encouraging and this represents a drop in grade; revival not out of the question.

9/2

4th

8

(6)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Adrian Nicholls

Arrives out of sorts, tried without headgear when only seventh of ten in 6f Hamilton handicap eight days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

3

(11)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Very well treated on form as recent as last July but this 9yo struggled this season on his three runs for Lisa Williamson and it was the same story at Carlisle 12 days ago on his first start for Adrian Nicholls.

16/1

Form: 555213 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark (seventh attempt) with a comfortable win at Ayr (6f, soft) in May and she ran well again when third at Newcastle (6f, AW) last time; still has potential but she's unraced on good or quicker and would be a concern if ground is on the fast side.
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68

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Slainte Mhath

8st 13lb

T: Katie Scott

9th

2

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:15 Hamilton

Slainte Mhath

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Gives her all and wasn't beaten far when fourth to Rock Melody over C&D (soft) in August; should be thereabouts again, although she holds no secrets from the handicapper and others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Hamilton

Slainte Mhath

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Very consistent in defeat earlier in the season (on ground ranging from good through to heavy) and she was beaten just over 1l when fourth of six over C&D (good to soft) last time; has won three times over C&D and every chance she'll be in the mix; the blinkers adopted last time are left off.

10/1

Non-runners

Somewhere Secret, Slainte Mhath

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.00
Straight Forecast £11.34
Tricast £142.76
Trifecta £168.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Langholm

SPOTLIGHT:

John Kirkup

The Times:

Vince Lombardi

Daily Express:

Sweet Glance

The Guardian:

Sir Benedict

POSTDATA:

Somewhere Secret

Daily Mirror:

Langholm

The Star:

Langholm

Daily Record:

Langholm

RP Ratings:

John Kirkup

Daily Mail:

John Kirkup

The Sun:

John Kirkup