March 09 / 15.30 Carlisle

15.30

Good To Soft

Southwaite Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6073.15
  • 2m 3f 61y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Southwaite Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -3245P C

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Not sure what happened last time when 3-1 at Kelso but he's consistent in the main and would go well if back to anything like his best in the new visor.
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1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

1

10th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Coniston George

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Not particularly consistent but has a chance on his best form; successful at Carlisle in March (2m3f, good to soft) when wearing a visor for the first time, but well beaten off this 7lb higher mark with same headgear when favourite at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good).

6/1

5th

4

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Coniston George

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Bounced back quickly from last month's poor performance and took form to whole new level at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft; first-time visor) three weeks ago, keeping on strongly to win readily by 6l; went up 7lb for that but must be considered in current mood.

7/4

OUR TIP

15/8

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 81311 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who is 2-3 over hurdles and was nicely on top late on to defy a penalty at Hereford in December (2m3f, good to soft); that form has been franked and, while a three-month break is offputting, he's a 5yo who should have more to offer.
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4th

2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:16 Kempton

Sayva

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Bumper and dual hurdles winner; disappointing in last two appearances but may tap back into earlier progress, provided he takes well to chasing; by no means written off.

7/1

2

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Sayva

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in novice company towards end of last year (2m1f/2m3f) and came second on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in March; disappointed when upped to 2m5f for latest run but may still have potential.

6/1

2

21st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Warwick

Sayva

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won twice in novice company towards end of last year (2m1f/2m3f) and came second on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) in March; disappointed when upped to 2m5f for latest run but may still have potential.

6/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 534

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
His novice races weren't overly encouraging but he possesses some ability and now goes handicapping at an ordinary level; market could be helpful.
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6

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:07 Sedgefield

Tyson Magoo

11st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Turned in his best effort over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) on handicap debut 25 days ago and, although that form has taken a few knocks, he's not without a chance at this level.

4/1

2nd

6

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:07 Sedgefield

Tyson Magoo

11st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

prominent, hit 4th, led home turn, headed then jockey had whip knocked out of his hand run-in, kept on

4/1

3rd

9

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Tyson Magoo

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, hampered after 6th, headway before 3 out, pressed leaders before 2 out, stayed on

11/2

Form: 8-1430 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m1f here on his reappearance and that was off only 3lb lower; held his form after that but the wheels came off at Haydock last time; possibilities if back on song.
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1

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:22 Carlisle

Blue Fin

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won this last year (soft) on his reappearance and ran well in the main subsequently, finishing fourth here in March when last seen (2m3f, good to soft); can have a big say if handling conditions (unraced on good ground).

9/2

4th

4

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Blue Fin

11st 10lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won over 2m1f here on his reappearance and that was off only 3lb lower; held his form after that but the wheels came off at Haydock last time; possibilities if back on song.

10/1

10th

5

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Haydock

Blue Fin

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner, weakened 3 out

12/1

Form: 3-1505 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Perth winner last May (2m4f, good to soft) but has achieved little in his three subsequent runs; 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: 5-F760 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Loves heavy ground so these conditions aren't ideal and he's struggled for form since returning from a break.
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8th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Raffertys Return

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Defied much higher marks twice, including over C&D, a couple of years ago; has failed to repeat the form since and ran particularly poorly last time.

16/1

10th

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Raffertys Return

11st 13lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time hurdle winner who continues to drop down the weights; however, it's a long time since this 11yo has been competitive.

33/1

7th

8

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Raffertys Return

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner, including over 2m3f here; hasn't been at his best in two runs this season and probably best watched in what looks a competitive event.

50/1

Form: -51248 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Has won half of his eight races since a wind operation but he did run moderately last time after a lengthy break; looks high in the weights as well.
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8th

3

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Imperial Data

11st 10lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Pulled up on soft ground this month, after a layoff, but this three-time course winner is now only 1lb higher than when holding on for narrow C&D (good) success last summer; dangerous to ignore.

20/1

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

17:42 Hexham

Imperial Data

11st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Six hurdle wins, latest over 3m1f at Cartmel last August (good); high enough in the ratings at present, lacks a recent run and perhaps best watched this time.

12/1

3

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 2

16:18 Perth

Imperial Data

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

Progressive 8yo who has collected two good prizes at Cartmel (2m6f/3m1f, good) since tongue-tie was refitted in July; latest 4lb rise does not look excessive but this more conventional track may not suit quite so well.

3/1

Form: 274

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Showed no obvious benefit for wind surgery last time but this mare has cheekpieces added for her handicap debut and the yard is respected.
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3

27th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

14:47 Bangor-on-Dee

Dazzlelikethis

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Second of 11 on her hurdles debut at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) in November, but disappointing in three starts since, including a handicap; still relatively unexposed and now has attention turned to fences.

12/1

Form: 191157 D

Last run: 110 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Went back-to-back at Kelso (2m5f) and Sedgefield (2m4f, again good) in October but not at the same level since and has been off since November.
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13

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who was tailed off over C&D (good to soft) in November and pulled up at 100-1 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month on his sole start since; however, the drying conditions are a positive, with his last five wins coming on good ground, and he won two in a row over C&D last autumn to take his winning tally at Kelso to four; no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

50/1

5

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

The Navigator

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who won three times last August-October (2m1f/2m5f, good); however, tailed off at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November when last seen and there's a suspicion he may not want testing ground nowadays.

16/1

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:25 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August and followed it up with a good third of nine in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 13 days ago; this C&D scorer can't be discounted.

10/1

33/1

Form: -7395P CD

Last run: 165 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner who runs well now and again but recent efforts weren't his best and he's 9lb out of the weights.
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6th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Palm Beach

11st 6lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Victor Thompson

Has won over hurdles for three different yards, most recently at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July, but he's been pulled up in three starts for this stable and drops into a seller with masses to find at the weights.

100/1

8

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Palm Beach

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Victor Thompson

Worcester winner for Ben Pauling last July (2m7f, good) but has been pulled up on both starts for Victor Thompson since, the first in a point, the second in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle; bit to prove.

50/1

9

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Palm Beach

10st 3lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

With Ben Pauling when taking advantage of a light weight at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July; changed hands soon after; pulled up on comeback at Friars Haugh (2m4f point; first time over fences); better to look elsewhere.

28/1

Form: 005

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Irish point and latest maiden run wasn't too bad at all behind a promising winner; could have improvement lurking on handicap debut.
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3

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

16:55 Hexham

Old But Gold

11st 1lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Martin Todhunter

Runner-up on only start pointing in Ireland in February last year (3m, yielding); modest efforts over hurdles and well beaten on chase debut at Market Rasen this month; unexposed and a possible improver; cheekpieces now tried; bit to prove.

14/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Old But Gold

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Martin Todhunter

Finished second in a point but modest form under rules, including when 28-1 for handicap debut in March (2m3f, good to soft); has a lot to find but perhaps fences will be the making of him.

16/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:00 Market Rasen

Old But Gold

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Martin Todhunter

Finished second in a point but modest form under rules, including when 28-1 for handicap debut in March (2m3f, good to soft); has a lot to find but perhaps fences will be the making of him.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.90
Straight Forecast £10.69
Tricast £25.26
Trifecta £33.20

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Sayva

The Times:

Tyson Magoo

RP RATINGS:

Coniston George

SPOTLIGHT:

Old But Gold

THE NORTH:

Blue Fin

TOPSPEED:

The Navigator

Telegraph:

Sayva

Daily Mirror:

Sayva

The Sun:

Sayva

Daily Record:

Sayva

D Express:

Tyson Magoo

The Star:

Tyson Magoo

POSTDATA:

Coniston George