February 17 / 17.05 Carlisle

17.05

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 3f 61y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sleet

OUR TIP

Form: 511134 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won at Downpatrick on final three runs for Harry Smyth and has run well to make the frame this winter on first two starts for this yard (2m/2m4f, yielding to soft); could be in the mix if running today; declared 4.40 Punchestown yesterday.
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9th

3

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 110y

13:10 Gowran Park

Portnacoo

11st 8lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Four-time hurdles winner; not solid on his form this term, latterly for new yard; unseated rider at Taunton over fences on latest; best form is on better ground than this.

25/1

2

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 51y

15:52 Clonmel

Portnacoo

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three wins at Downpatrick and one at Carlisle which was the latest in February; showed nothing in two runs since that win but encouraging signs when fourth at Gowran 20 days ago and he's back on his last winning mark.

5/1

Form: F4-121 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) in October and back to winning ways at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November; the horse he came clear with at Southwell has won his next two and this unexposed 7yo could still be well treated even after a 9lb rise.
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3

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Broughshane

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Left the O'Neills for £23,000 and made a winning start for this yard at Market Rasen in first-time blinkers (2m4f, good); didn't have a lot in hand but only raised 3lb.

7/2

5

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 3

14:05 Market Rasen

Broughshane

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Surged in the weights for wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) and Southwell (2m4f, good) last autumn; below par on his last two starts for the O'Neills but he's since joined a bang-in-form stable (for £23,000) and has to be of interest in first-time blinkers after a break.

11/2

5th

5

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Broughshane

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Went up 19lb for wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good to soft) and Southwell (2m4f, good) last year; beaten at odds-on next time but subsequently fair third on chase debut; back over hurdles after pulling up last time; others look better handicapped.

7/1

Form: 43-150 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Ran some good races last season before winning at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) in May; a case can be made on that form but he's been well beaten at Wetherby the last twice (2m3f, good/soft) and has to get back on track.
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1st

4

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Singapore Trip

11st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

On a hat-trick having won for today's rider at Wetherby in March (1m7f, good) and at Market Rasen in April (2m3f, good); has gone up 10lb, but these conditions suit and he could go well again.

3/1

1st

4

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Market Rasen

Singapore Trip

10st 13lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Five-time hurdle winner who has returned to chasing in recent weeks and was a clearcut winner at Wetherby (1m7f, good) on his latest outing; features prominently in calculations.

11/2

1st

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Singapore Trip

10st 7lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Somewhat similar to Zero Tolerance, being an exposed sort whose chase record is 0-8; the difference is that he's a five-time hurdles winner, most recently off 5lb higher at Wetherby (2m3f) in October; recent form suggests this drop in trip is worth exploring; interesting back here.

4/1

Form: 12-PP5

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
3m point winner who landed a maiden hurdle at Hexham (2m, heavy) last March; she may return to form at some stage but from three runs this season she's been pulled up twice and soundly beaten most recently.
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2nd

5

26th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ayr

Dollar Collar

11st 0lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Recorded a 5l success in heavy-ground Irish point four months ago on third attempt; subsequently sold for £30,000; new yard also runs Two Auld Pals; heed the market signals.

5/1

Form: 7/7-32

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Kept on for third on stable debut at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in December and another solid run when runner-up to a Gordon Elliott winner at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last time; can give another good account today.
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2nd

4

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:10 Perth

Ruby Island

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

9yo who has been progressive during this first chasing campaign, winning twice (2m/2m4f, soft/good to soft); she's open to further improvement but it's necessary now back up in grade, and she needs to prove her stamina; soundly beaten over hurdles on sole previous run in these cheekpieces.

16/1

1st

2

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:45 Haydock

Ruby Island

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Has taken well to fences this term, a ready win at Ayr (about 2m, soft) in November preceding solid fourth of 15 in competitive 2m4f Cheltenham handicap (good to soft) the following month; creditable third in mares' Listed company last time and every chase she can notch a second win over fences, particularly if putting her jumping to good use.

10/11

Non-runners

Big Storm Brewing

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Broughshane

POSTDATA:

Ruby Island

Daily Mail:

Singapore Trip

RP RATINGS:

Broughshane

TOPSPEED:

Broughshane

WEST COUNTRY:

Broughshane

The Times:

Broughshane

Telegraph:

Broughshane

The Guardian:

Broughshane

D Express:

Broughshane

Daily Mirror:

Broughshane

The Sun:

Broughshane

The Star:

Broughshane

Daily Record:

Ruby Island