August 27 / 14.50 Cartmel

14.50

Good

BTRC Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 1f 46y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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BTRC Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed twice from seven attempts in Irish points and satisfactory hurdling debut when second over C&D last month; trainer/jockey combination always to be feared here but this one needs a deal of progress to win this.
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5th

4

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 4

17:50 Cartmel

Grand Soufle

11st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Lightly raced 8yo whose only success came in a maiden hurdle here in August 2022; three moderate runs since, including on chasing debut when last of eight over C&D (soft) in May; others preferred.

10/1

8th

1

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Grand Soufle

12st 0lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Seen only twice again since winning maiden hurdle here (2m1f, good) in summer 2022 and was tailed off in soft-ground Carlisle handicap on latter occasion in February; has plenty of Irish pointing experience to call upon on this chasing debut, though, and his course form is another selling point.

10/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /0-373

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger who has won six times on the Flat; 0-5 over hurdles but this month's Wexford third offers him major chances in this.
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13th

15

(17)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

No Trouble

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield

18/1

12th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

No Trouble

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

12/1

13

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

No Trouble

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler but seen mostly on the Flat in recent times and the AW has always been more his scene; asked a stiff question on this belated return to jumps action.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 29-257

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in bumpers but unplaced in both hurdling attempts; has shown some promise in both and may be of more interest once handicapped.
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5th

8

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:00 Perth

Star Vantage

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Only a respectable fourth of five at Sedgefield a fortnight ago, extending his losing run to 33; has a first-time visor added to his regular tongue-tie now.

10/1

4th

4

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Star Vantage

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Rebecca Menzies

Wasn't beaten all that far over 3m at Musselburgh last month but that extended his losing run to 32; others preferred.

13/2

4th

15

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Star Vantage

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

From out of the handicap he's 2lb higher than when running well in fourth of 15 (good to soft) in this race 12 months ago; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game more recently and is now 0-31.

33/1

Form: 5-453

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Little to show for two outings in bumpers and both hurdling starts (since joining Gary Hanmer), the latest in this combination of aids.
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8

(8)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:17 Haydock

Razzo Italiano

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Three-time winner over hurdles but Flat career has been just four races on Tapeta, fading into fourth of eight off this mark when upped to 2m last month for Flat handicap debut (disqualified; jockey failed to weigh in); switches to turf and needs improvement.

11/1

8

(8)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 45y

Class 5

14:17 Haydock

Razzo Italiano

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Three-time winner over hurdles but Flat career has been just four races on Tapeta, fading into fourth of eight off this mark when upped to 2m last month for Flat handicap debut (disqualified; jockey failed to weigh in); switches to turf and needs improvement.

11/1

8th

3

(5)

26th Apr 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Razzo Italiano

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

towards rear, headway to lead after 4f, increased tempo over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

Form: 4-253

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Twice placed over C&D this summer, the latest when just behind stable companion Grand Soufle last month; shaped as if he needed more of a test of stamina but place prospects again; Sam Twiston-Davies 1-2 for yard.
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9th

16

10th Jan 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Nechako

11st 2lb

J: Miss Claire Cobbold

T: Andrew Hamilton

Eight-race maiden; not in the best of form recently and needs to raise his game on debut for this yard.

50/1

10th

10

1st Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:35 Catterick

Nechako

10st 11lb

J: William Shanahan

T: James Moffatt

midfield on outer

20/1

8th

11

28th Oct 2022

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Uttoxeter

Nechako

11st 0lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, never dangerous

16/1

Form: U-U5

Last run: 77 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to finish first two starts but showed some ability when fifth at Hexham in June; may yet do better; hood fitted.
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5

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

13:15 Sedgefield

Fllana Bay

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

13-race maiden; has failed to complete on his last three starts over hurdles and hard to fancy now going chasing.

50/1

5

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

13:15 Sedgefield

Fllana Bay

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Maurice Barnes

13-race maiden; has failed to complete on his last three starts over hurdles and hard to fancy now going chasing.

50/1

9

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

13:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Fllana Bay

10st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

Fell when 66-1 for low-grade Market Rasen handicap in June and now 0-12 over hurdles; can't be recommended on today's terms.

100/1

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11/4

Form: 54647-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Two Irish Flat wins, the latest in a Sligo claimer when last seen in June (claimed by current trainer after); has shown enough over hurdles, including a 7l seventh of 18 in a Leopardstown handicap, to be of strong interest.
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1st

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Gamigin

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when runner-up at Down Royal (2m1, soft, 7-2 fav') in final start for Gary McGill in January; unfancied and well beaten in two runs for new yard; may go well back in 0-100 company now.

10/1

6th

4

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Gamigin

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best.

9/2

6th

6

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Gamigin

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Noel C Kelly

Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line.

7/2

Form: 7/PP-

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in both hurdling starts earlier this year; 9yo who can only be watched now sporting a tongue-strap.
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6

27th Aug 2022

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:50 Cartmel

Zanevsky

11st 4lb

J: John Kington

T: Stella Barclay

midfield, mistake 1st, not fluent 2nd, lost position 4th, became detached 4 out, pulled up before 2 out

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only Flat win gained as a 2yo but has proved quite consistent this year, twice finishing second (1m2f/1m3f, RPR 82); needs considering on hurdling debut with Brian Hughes booked.
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8

27th Aug 2022

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

14:50 Cartmel

Rich Dream

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Edward Bethell

novicey jumping, in rear throughout, mistake 1st, reminder after 2nd, became detached 3rd, pulled up before 3 out

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £12.80
Straight Forecast £10.81
Trifecta £137.70

Selections

RP Ratings:

No Trouble

The Sun:

Grand Soufle

SPOTLIGHT:

Gamigin

Daily Mail:

Rich Dream

The Star:

Grand Soufle

POSTDATA:

No Trouble

The Times:

No Trouble

Telegraph:

No Trouble

The Guardian:

No Trouble

Daily Express:

No Trouble

Daily Mirror:

No Trouble

Daily Record:

No Trouble