May 30 / 13.45 Carlisle

13.45

Good

Quooker 100 Degrees Apprentice Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 2m 1f 47y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Quooker 100 Degrees Apprentice Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Stayers Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 523-37

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who hasn't been disgraced in any of his last four races and went very close the once; goes on all ground and should go well now into a Class 6 for the first time.
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11th

6

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Time Tells All

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Declan Carroll

Returns to his usual trip after finding 7.5f too short last time; however, perhaps ideally suited by Beverley, having gained both wins there; visits Doncaster for the first time.

16/1

12

(4)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Time Tells All

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

A two-time 1m2f scorer here this summer but he turned in a rare poor effort when eighth of nine here last time; possibly found that run coming too quickly though so still enters calculations.

8/1

8

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:30 Beverley

Time Tells All

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Declan Carroll

Won over C&D on good to firm in July and August and he was a close third six days ago on his only other visit to this track; ridden by Zak Wheatley in all but one of his races this season; considered in hot race.

14/1

Form: 1607-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner at up to 2m on good or slower ground; on a competitive mark and recent Newcastle run, when last of four but not beaten far, was after a break.
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4th

8

(5)

21st May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:00 Haydock

Ebony Maw

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Ewan Whillans

9yo who went 0-11 last year and was soundly beaten on last month's reappearance at Catterick; however, he may have needed that latest run and is on a competitive mark judged on last season's placed form.

9/1

7th

6

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Catterick

Ebony Maw

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ewan Whillans

Course winner who is on a competitive mark on last season's efforts, which came over 1m5f-2m1f; however, this 9yo went 0-11 last term and today's reappearance trip may prove to be inadequate.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 54-056

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
A 9yo with a regressive profile under both codes and was beaten a long way at Catterick 18 days ago.
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3rd

5

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Arctic Fox

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

10yo who snapped a losing sequence at Carlisle last June and reappeared with a good second here (1m6f, good) last month; she should be fine back up in trip and can be bang there if backing up that latest performance.

11/2

2nd

2

(3)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Arctic Fox

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Martin Todhunter

Six-time winner at up to this trip on varying ground, including soft; back on the same mark she scored from at Carlisle (1m6f, soft) in June; chance rests on whether she's ready to roll for this reappearance.

8/1

10th

2

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Arctic Fox

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Martin Todhunter

Multiple winner at up to 1m6f on varying ground, including soft; 1lb higher than her latest success at Carlisle in June; thereabouts over 1m6f (good) here latest but still has to prove she fully sees out this longer trip.

11/4

Form: 12-434

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Both wins came at Musselburgh last October, staying races on good and good to soft; positives to take out of last two outings, the latest back at Musselburgh panning out none too favourably.
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12th

7

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ben Haslam

Has done her winning on turf, most recently in May; form has dipped sharply in three runs (hurdles/Flat) since, the penultimate over C&D; not the percentage call.

25/1

3

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Reel Her In

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Three-time Flat winner since joining Ben Haslam last summer, most recently at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) in May; 2lb nudge for that looks fair but suffered a heavy defeat over hurdles when last seen in June; market support would boost her claims.

8/1

Form: 534443

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won at Chester (2m) last September off 10lb higher; enjoys some give underfoot and conditions were quick when fourth at Nottingham two runs back; latest AW run respectable as rarely shines on the AW; chance.
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1st

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

14:52 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Kevin Frost

Lots of Flat racing and lowly rated these days; hadn't shown much over hurdles but kept finding to finish a 5.5l third over 2m4f here 22 days ago on his handicap debut, and this longer trip looks the obvious move.

100/30

3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Corsican Caper

10st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

Lowly rated these days on the Flat and has shown little in three runs over hurdles; makes handicap hurdle debut up in trip and needs to show significant improvement.

14/1

4th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:32 Taunton

Corsican Caper

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Kevin Frost

A fair 1m6f Flat winner; built on his hurdling debut seventh when third of four in 2m Doncaster novice 27 days ago but this demands considerably more.

12/1

Form: /8083-

Last run: 213 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Returns to the Flat on the back of competitive runs over hurdles (winning once); long time since he had his head in front on the Flat but in current form, and off this low a mark, he needs respecting; recent rain will be helpful.
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11th

14

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Bollin Neil

11st 4lb

J: Mr William Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner here (Flat and jumps) who has been running respectably over further at this venue since November; drop back in trip asks a question but he's impossible to rule out.

7/1

5th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick, after winning over C&D (soft) and 1m6f (good) here this month; back up a total of 7lb so this looks a tougher assignment but still has pretty strong claims.

9/4

5th

3

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Bollin Neil

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Prolific winner who arrives seeking a hat-trick, after winning over C&D (soft) and 1m6f (good) here this month; back up a total of 7lb so this looks a tougher assignment but still has pretty strong claims.

9/4

Form: 535-8

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Looked limited in maiden/novice races and no better on handicap debut when upped to 1m6f on the AW; lots to prove.
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7

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Elvington

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

4yo who made it 0-7 when flopping at Hamilton (1m4f, soft) latest; however, prior to that she was second at the same course (1m3f, good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces, and perhaps the switch to blinkers will be a positive.

14/1

5

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:13 Hamilton

Elvington

8st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Liam Bailey

Six-race maiden; has patchy form but ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Hamilton (1m3f) most recently, finishing second to Jaminoz.

8/1

10

(4)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:45 Hamilton

Elvington

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Liam Bailey

Tailed off in both her handicaps (1m6f/2m1f) and has no form claims; cheekpieces added.

100/1

14/1

Form: 2544/9

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Every chance on plenty of good runs in 2023 but was well beaten at Ayr after a long layoff; questionable what ability she retains.
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3rd

5

(1)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ayr

Aighear

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Has won three times here, all with give in the ground, twice over this trip; would be interesting if the ground eases but usually comes on for her first run.

5/1

11

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:06 Newbury

Aighear

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Ended a long losing sequence when winning at Ayr (1m7f, soft) last month and she followed up there (1m5f, heavy) a fortnight ago; also effective elsewhere and this in-form mare could play another leading role.

3/1

6

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

Aighear

9st 1lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Ended a losing run going back to September 2022 when winning here (1m7f, soft) last Tuesday; her profile suggests her credentials for following up are questionable, but she had 3l to spare last week and a 4lb penalty may not stop her if she can reproduce that form.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £44.40
Straight Forecast £40.77
Tricast £370.22
Trifecta £279.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Corsican Caper

Daily Mail:

Reel Her In

RP RATINGS:

Arctic Fox

The Times:

Time Tells All

The Star:

Aighear

Daily Record:

Bollin Neil

The Guardian:

Ebony Maw

D Express:

Reel Her In

POSTDATA:

Corsican Caper

Telegraph:

Corsican Caper

The Sun:

Corsican Caper

Daily Mirror:

Arctic Fox