May 19 / 15.30 Carlisle

15.30

Good To Firm

PricedUp Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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PricedUp Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2336-2 C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Acts well here, winning over 7f (soft) and going close over C&D (good) for previous yard; not far off her best form when runner-up at Doncaster (6f, good) on her recent stable debut; looks primed for another good run.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Mostar Dreams

10st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on good to firm and soft; won a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) in January and two creditable efforts in Listed events at Pontefract this summer, but she looks on a tough mark now and her tactical speed will be tested back at this trip; down the list.

20/1

9th

5

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Mostar Dreams

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Regularly makes the frame and she ran up to her best when third in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago; this is tougher but she still has each-way possibilities.

33/1

3rd

6

(5)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Pontefract

Mostar Dreams

9st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Not far behind Crystal Flyer when fourth in a fillies' Listed event over C&D 19 days ago; this is a deeper race though.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1291-1 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressive at 7f and 6f since cheekpieces fitted, beating a good yardstick at Ayr in October (6f, good) and reappearing with another improved show to win at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; up a further 3lb but may still be ahead of the handicapper.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Jonny Concrete

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer who prevailed in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) in July and followed up at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; today's race will take more winning but this 5yo is clearly thriving; respected.

13/2

1st

1

(9)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Jonny Concrete

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Ran well in defeat on first four starts this season then held on gamely to win 18-runner York handicap (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; effectively 4lb higher here if Jack Nicholls' reduced claim is considered but ought to be right in the thick of things again.

5/1

1st

4

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Jonny Concrete

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer who has been running well in defeat over 6f this season, including here; his last win came over 7f at Musselburgh last April and he could be in the mix back up in trip.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 811114 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
A big success story for this yard, winning his first four 6f starts on AW and turf (good to firm; made all), but he couldn't take advantage of a favourable mark at Pontefract latest and now races off 6lb higher which leaves him with something to find.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

20

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Ruth Carr

A five-time scorer in 2025, including over C&D; runner-up in 6f handicaps at York and Redcar this summer and not ideally drawn with 14th in 6f Ripon handicap last time; not ruled out.

25/1

14th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

4lb lower than when third of 15 in this race last year; yet to strike in 2026 but there have been some good runs along the way, including his last two starts; looks the likeliest to grab the far rail if the field split into two groups; one to consider.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Kats Bob

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Had a fine year in 2025, winning five times; in and out this year but his latest York second (of 19) was a fine run and he needs serious consideration despite a 3lb rise.

3/1

Form: 1048-7 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than her winning mark at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August but she flagged in three subsequent runs last year; should come on for her reappearance over 5f but this looks competitive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(10)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two 6f wins last season; two good second placings on turf in midsummer; less good on her last three runs though and she has more to prove on AW (well held in one C&D run)

11/2

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:05 Hamilton

A Girl Named Ivy

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

A dual 6f winner in 2024 but she comes here out of sorts, last of ten in 6f Thirsk handicap 20 days ago; others appeal more.

14/1

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Thirsk

A Girl Named Ivy

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Michael Dods

Twice runner-up (5.5f/5f) before below-par fourth of seven at Haydock two weeks ago; others appeal more for the win.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 215-76 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three 6f handicap wins in 2024 (all on good to firm), the latest at Thirsk off this mark, but he has to prove suited by a stiff track and fitting blinkers is the response to two below-par runs this year.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Kings Merchant

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

2-6 over C&D; ended a 17-race losing run at Chester (7f, good) last month and only beaten just over 2l into fourth of eight at Catterick (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; shouldn't have an issue with the return to this trip and shortlisted.

7/2

4th

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Kings Merchant

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Won his first race since September 2024 when scoring at Chester last time (7f, good; third run in cheekpieces, runner-up third there the next day); up 3lb; goes well on fast ground; a possible.

11/4

1st

5

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Kings Merchant

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

Gained all four wins over sprint trips, the latest in September 2024; ran quite well over 7f at Catterick (good) in May, though, and nearly exploited this career-low mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; second run in cheekpieces) a week ago; due to go back up 3lb; must be considered.

11/4

20/1

Form: 1604-7 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Form retreated at the end of 2024 and she never showed on her Doncaster return but this track will suit better and she's only 1lb higher than when her stamina came into play on the stiff finish at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August; potential reviver.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

May Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Julie Camacho

Came from well back when capitalising on reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) in September, but some way below par at Nottingham next time; others make more appeal.

8/1

8th

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:35 Nottingham

May Blossom

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form to capitalise on a reduced mark at Redcar (6f, good) 16 days ago; nudged back up 3lb but retains handicapping scope on last year's form.

13/2

5/1

Form: 546-31 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winner of sole C&D start, in this race last year, and she warmed up for a repeat by winning a shade cosily in the end at Catterick (6f, good to firm) last month; major contender.
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Verdict Starting price

122

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 7lb

T: Katie Scott

6th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ayr

Sacred Falls

8st 9lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm) but she's been up and down since and was only seventh of ten at Hamilton last Tuesday; still 2lb higher than for her last success and she has some work to do.

12/1

9

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:40 Hamilton

Sacred Falls

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Katie Scott

Successful at Catterick in April (6f, good to firm); has often run well in defeat since but she wasn't at her best over C&D last month; a few others look stronger in this field.

12/1

Form: 5700-9 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On a decent mark on the pick of her 2024 form when adding two more wins, most recently when narrowly seeing off May Blossom over C&D (good to soft) last July; she's struggled a bit since, thus the favourable mark, but the return to 6f will suit and regular blinkers are refitted.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question.

11/2

5th

10

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out.

16/1

9th

14

(6)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Iris Dancer

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Course specialist having won over this C&D 12 times, most recently last month off a 1lb lower mark than today's; below her best when dropped back to 5f here ten days ago but she's the type to bounce back on her return to this trip.

14/1

Form: 2024-0 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Impressive at Ripon (6f, good) last July; has a weights pull with Jonny Concrete on their Ayr run (6f, good) in the autumn but he dropped out on his Catterick return and it's possible this will be needed, too.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Act Of Violence

8st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

He had been upset in the stalls when unable to justify favouritism on his stable debut in June but made no mistake when making all under Silvestre De Sousa at Ripon (6f, good) four weeks ago; 8lb rise still leaves him well treated on old form and he's of firm interest.

6/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Ripon

Act Of Violence

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

He's regressed and is winless since scoring over C&D in July 2024; only fourth of six on stable debut at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago but he was the 7-4 favourite and got upset in the stalls, and may have needed that run; interesting to see if he's again strong in the betting.

7/2

4th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Act Of Violence

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins came over 6f in 2023 and 2024 when trained by Tim Easterby; no joy in four starts for David Loughnane and steps back to 5f on his stable debut; on a career-low mark and market watch is advised.

3/1

11/2

Form: 525743 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins at 5f-7f; 0-5 on turf but he ran well from the front at Ripon (6f, good to firm) ten days ago and he should have the staying power for this stiff test at 6f; can be thereabouts.
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7th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fionn McSharry

Better on AW than turf so two defeats on the grass aren't especially damaging to his claims here; won easily at Wolverhampton (5f) on his most recent start and he is respected back on Tapeta.

8/1

9th

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

True Promise

10st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Wasn't winning out of turn when taking a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in May; didn't get the clearest run at Chester three weeks ago but that took his turf record to 0-11; others are more appealing.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £14.26
Tricast £137.07
Trifecta £105.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mostar Dreams

The Guardian:

Sacred Falls

POSTDATA:

Jonny Concrete

Daily Mail:

Kings Merchant

Daily Mirror:

Act Of Violence

The Times:

A Girl Named Ivy

SPOTLIGHT:

May Blossom

D Express:

Kats Bob

TOPSPEED:

Iris Dancer

Telegraph:

Mostar Dreams

The Star:

Mostar Dreams

The Sun:

Sacred Falls

Daily Record:

Jonny Concrete