September 01 / 15.00 Carlisle

15.00

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  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.40
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 8-4320 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground 2yo winner; went close in 6f handicaps at Chester and Hamilton this summer, but he was disappointing at York (5.5f) last time; left the Quinns since then and he needs to bounce back for new yard.
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3rd

2

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Top Juggler

9st 13lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Set a course record when justifying favouritism by a neck at Chester (5.5f, good) on penultimate start; didn't see it out, in a race which has yielded various winners, at Hamilton (6f) three weeks ago; sits close to career-high mark.

8/1

7th

9

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Top Juggler

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Won a C&D maiden in 2024; ran well here on his first two starts this year and won a handicap by a neck at Chester (5.5f, good) last month; form figures at this track read 14232 and he makes the shortlist.

7/1

1st

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Top Juggler

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Prominent racer who has run two good races at Hamilton (6f, good and 5f, good to soft) this season; unraced on faster than good but a key player if underfoot conditions are suitable.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -36631 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran well in two big-field handicaps at York in June before beating 11 rivals with his late thrust at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) the following month; up 3lb but that was a personal best last time and he seems fairly versatile ground-wise; respected.
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5th

3

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Territorial Knight

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Dual winner over 6f (good/good to soft), the most recent coming at Doncaster last summer off a 3lb lower mark; fifth in the Ayr Bronze Cup in September (soft) and he ran well when second of 17 there last month; has to be respected.

6/1

2nd

1

(14)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Territorial Knight

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Fifth over C&D (soft) in Bronze Cup in September and filled same position in 19-runner Doncaster handicap (6f, good to soft) on reappearance in March; slightly disappointing on good to firm ground last time but conditions ought to be suitable for him today; one to consider.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 138623 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm and good to soft; won at Hamilton (6f) in May and he's finished close up with his placed efforts at Leicester in last two runs; usually races prominently and he should give it another good shot.
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11th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Lord Roxby

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Gained a second success of 2026 at Ripon (6f) this month and backed it up with a good third of 14 in Great St Wilfrid there 13 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark.

8/1

3rd

6

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Lord Roxby

8st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

In good form this year, winning a big-field handicap at York (6f, good) in May and adding a C&D handicap 12 days ago (good ground; Dark Cloud Rising second); up 5lb in a stronger race and it could find him out.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Lord Roxby

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won in a big field at York (6f, good) in May and he's continued in good form, finishing second at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last time; key player.

11/4

12/1

Form: 23-340

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame in his first four starts, including when fourth of of 14 on handicap debut at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) in June; ties in with Lord Roxby on that form but he struggled after a slow start at York last month and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.
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9th

13

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

U Sure Do

8st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Landed his third race when successful from a flag start at Ripon (6f, good) in May; may have needed the run when sixth of 12 at Hamilton (6f, good) on his first run since 11 days ago; races beyond 7f for the first time.

25/1

6th

6

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

U Sure Do

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Tongue tied for the first time when showing a good attitude to win at Ripon (6f, good; flag start) in May when last seen; only 1lb higher and he can be competitive granted he's ready to go on his first outing for 95 days.

13/2

1st

2

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

U Sure Do

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

All 12 runs have been on turf and he won twice at Catterick (6f/7f, good) last season; 6lb higher than for his last success but he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 13 at Thirsk last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added.

6/1

Form: 3-22

Last run: 181 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three encouraging efforts in novice events, most recently when second of four at Newcastle (6f, AW) in March; should have a future in handicaps but he returns after six months off and not sure this drop in trip is ideal; others preferred.
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3rd

7

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Rainbow Nebula

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Scored off current mark at Redcar in the spring but is by no means certain to repeat the form, having broadly regressed since.

33/1

17th

21

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.

66/1

12th

19

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Rainbow Nebula

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.

50/1

6th
6 (11)
Mr Fantastic

25/1

Form: 210-00

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Landed the odds in a Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) last September but he's struggled in three subsequent runs, including two handicaps; record is now 1-7 and has plenty to prove back in trip.
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2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Catterick

Mr Fantastic

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Useful 2yo form, including a 7f novice win on AW; three heavy defeats in handicaps this year have seen him drop down the handicap and he now tackles his first Class 5 handicap; a revival may be foretold by the betting.

12/1

6th

6

(11)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:00 Carlisle

Mr Fantastic

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed the odds in a Wolverhampton novice (7f, AW) last September but he's struggled in three subsequent runs, including two handicaps; record is now 1-7 and has plenty to prove back in trip.

25/1

10th

5

(7)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Mr Fantastic

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Came good with 7f Tapeta novice win in September, his fourth start; well down the field when dropped back to 6f on that surface for seasonal/handicap debut in April, though, and arrives here with a point to prove.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 510265 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a Class 5 at Windsor (6f, good) in May and finished just ahead of Territorial Knight when second of 18 at York in June; looks interesting on that form but he didn't fire at Leicester last time and has bit to prove in new headgear.
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5th

6

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Far Above The Law

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Has started off very well for Michael Herrington, landing a big-field handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and going close in another at Thirsk (5f, good; Spring Is Sprung fourth, American Bay seventh) three weeks ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing in his current mood, particularly with the promising Conor Whiteley taking 7lb off.

5/2

2nd

3

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Far Above The Law

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Did well over 6f for Alice Haynes and coped fine with the drop back to 5f at Ascot where he was prominent throughout and prevailed by just over a length; this 6lb higher mark isn't beyond him.

8/1

1st

10

(13)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Far Above The Law

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on his best form for Alice Haynes and he made an encouraging stable debut when a close third at Southwell three weeks ago; one to be interested in.

12/1

4/1

Form: 9351 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Mixed form in novice/maiden events but he made an immediate impact in handicaps with his 10-1 win at Haydock (6f, good) in July; 3lb higher on this step up in grade but he's still unexposed and is open to more progress.
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8th

3

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Pal Joey

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ben Haslam

Started this year with a 5f win at Newcastle (Tapeta) but he's been disappointing since and was beaten 7l at Newcastle (1m) last month; has plenty to prove and he needs a major revival back in trip; tongue-tie reapplied.

16/1

8th

13

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Pal Joey

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Ben Haslam

Kickstarted 2026 with 5f win here but his form has nosedived since; it's easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

8

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Pal Joey

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Ben Haslam

Kickstarted 2026 with 5f success at Newcastle in January but he's failed to reproduce it, again slowly away when fifth of seven at Hamilton (5f) six days ago; others are preferred.

12/1

Form: -30148 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt when landing a Doncaster novice (6f, good) in July; good fourth of 16 back in a handicap at York (7f) next time and had an excuse when hampered at Thirsk last month; still has potential and he's in the mix back in trip.
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3rd

8

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Mystical Storm

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

6f novice win here last summer came after a wind op; well beaten at Pontefract on his seasonal return, after which he underwent further wind surgery; dangerous mark if it has the desired effect.

12/1

6th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Pontefract

Mystical Storm

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Underwent wind surgery prior to his Doncaster novice success last July (6f, good); ran well in a 7f handicap at York two weeks later but his form dropped off afterwards; gelded during his absence; dangerous mark but may find others having his measure now back from a break.

12/1

10th

11

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Mystical Storm

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Returned from wind surgery with a 6f novice win at Doncaster in July and subsequently achieved more when a close fourth of 16 in a 7f handicap at York in July; not so tempting on subsequent runs though and offputting he declined a soft-ground race last month.

12/1

10th
9 (6)
Priapos

20/1

Form: 7-3877 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
No progress last season after winning on debut at Windsor; started this campaign with a third of 16 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) but he's been disappointing in three runs since; left Ralph Beckett for 13,000gns last month and has questions to answer for new yard.
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5th

1

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Priapos

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Gained back-to-back wins at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) in May/June, but a rise in grade has caught him out in his last two starts; back in quieter waters, but the likely ground conditions may not play to his strengths.

20/1

11th

11

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Priapos

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Phillip Makin

Front-running tactics backfired at the Newmarket July festival last time when bidding for a 1m hat-trick after Class 4 wins at Carlisle; remains on career-high mark and is upped further in grade, so needs to resume his improvement.

14/1

12th

9

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Priapos

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Won at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and followed up in reapplied cheekpieces (retained) in the Carlisle Bell (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago to make it four wins from his last seven starts; climbing the weights but this thriving 4yo could give another good account.

10/1

16/1

Form: 194929 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (6f, AW) in March and was runner-up at Nottingham (6f, good) in July, but he's not easy to predict and he weakened at Southwell last time; that took his record to 1-10 and others are more convincing.
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8th

1

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Macedonian

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Off a much reduced mark and with a new visor fitted he ran his best race for a while to be second of 13 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) recently; clear claims if he can back that up.

8/1

2nd

7

(14)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Macedonian

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Arrives out of sorts, tried in cheekpieces when last of nine in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; visor is tried here.

33/1

9th

1

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macedonian

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

6f Polytrack winner; on the slide in the handicap for some time; drops again in grade for this first start at the track; has shown he acts on Tapeta at Newcastle and is on a very handy mark in relation to the form he showed there last October; blinkers go on; remains unproven over this trip.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £89.20
Straight Forecast £63.46
Tricast £240.10
Trifecta £423.20

Selections

The Times:

Pal Joey

RP RATINGS:

Far Above The Law

SPOTLIGHT:

Territorial Knight

TOPSPEED:

Priapos

D Express:

U Sure Do

Daily Mail:

Lord Roxby

Telegraph:

Pal Joey

The Guardian:

Pal Joey

Daily Mirror:

Pal Joey

The Star:

Pal Joey

Daily Record:

Pal Joey

POSTDATA:

Far Above The Law

NEWMARKET:

Far Above The Law