November 02 / 15.47 Carlisle

15.47

Good To Soft

Charemlou John Bowes Wright Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £8713.65
  • 2m 1f 33y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Charemlou John Bowes Wright Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.60
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 12P25-

Last run: 225 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle on last season's return before delivering her best form yet when second in Newbury Listed race (2m, good to soft); her three runs after the turn of the year were disappointing, leaving her with a point to prove now.
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5th

3

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 2

15:30 Warwick

Rula Bula

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Last season started well but petered out and it might be happening again, as although it wasn't a bad run behind Cheltenham Festival heroine White Noise two starts back, Chepstow last time was underwhelming (well behind Siog Geal; soft ground no excuse).

20/1

7th

3

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:55 Chepstow

Rula Bula

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Narrowly made a successful reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) off 5lb lower; worrying that last season petered out after starting well, though it was by no means a bad run at Newbury when 11l behind White Noise who won the Dawn Run at Cheltenham on Thursday; goes well fresh.

6/1

1st

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Rula Bula

11st 12lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won a maiden hurdle on last season's return before delivering her best form yet when second in Newbury Listed race (2m, good to soft); her three runs after the turn of the year were disappointing, leaving her with a point to prove now.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 2/134- D

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
A fair Flat maiden for William Haggas; won a Perth maiden hurdle and went on to be beaten 3l and 11l in his two handicaps; each-way claims if fit enough to do himself justice.
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2nd

3

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Medieval Gold

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Won at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in November on final run for Micky Hammond and again ran well when third on recent stable debut there (2m1f, good to soft), where shaping as though this longer trip would be worth exploring.

4/1

3rd

4

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Medieval Gold

11st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Neville

Two wins for Micky Hammond, the latest a C&D handicap in November (soft; beat That One by 5.5l); progressive sort who should go well on stable debut despite 7lb rise; tongue-tie on for the first time.

4/1

2nd

12

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Medieval Gold

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

A fair Flat maiden for William Haggas; won a Perth maiden hurdle and went on to be beaten 3l and 11l in his two handicaps; each-way claims if fit enough to do himself justice.

12/1

Form: 26433- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles who has dipped beneath her last winning mark; she had some competitive form last season and returns after a wind operation; not ruled out.
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4th

2

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Ip Up

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

On a long losing sequence but she arrives in good nick, ridden aggressively when fifth in 2m Warwick handicap in March; she can make her presence felt after a break.

11/2

5th

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Warwick

Ip Up

12st 2lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Her losing sequence goes back 15 races to January 2024 but she's been running consistently well this season; versatile ground-wise and can be thereabouts once more.

5/2

2nd

4

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:52 Ludlow

Ip Up

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

3-18 over hurdles; continues to run consistently well and has reached the frame on all three starts this season, but she probably needs to find that little bit more to add to her score.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22351-

Last run: 305 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m4f for Joseph O'Brien; added a five-runner novice hurdle on second run for this yard on New Year's Day; doesn't look obviously well treated for this handicap debut and has an absence to overcome.
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5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

How About No

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a Catterick novice hurdle in January 2025 (1m7f, soft); was then off for 305 days and hasn't run quite as well since; cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

How About No

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Has largely consistent form but needs progress to land this competitive handicap and double his hurdles tally; steps back up in distance (placed over 2m4f in Ireland).

14/1

5th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

How About No

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won over 1m4f for Joseph O'Brien; added a five-runner novice hurdle on second run for this yard on New Year's Day; doesn't look obviously well treated for this handicap debut and has an absence to overcome.

10/1

Form: 81135- C

Last run: 191 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Got himself high in the weights after back-to-back wins last winter (including here) and was well beaten in his last couple of runs; others look better in.
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5th

6

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:07 Market Rasen

Aire Spray

11st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Has responded well to cheekpieces and was up in trip when prevailing by a nose over C&D (soft) last month; 4lb higher, but still unexposed over this far and makes the shortlist.

3/1

1st

8

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Aire Spray

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Dual winner over 2m3f/2m4f on soft ground last winter and gradually working his way back to form this season, finishing runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) in December; has never attempted this far before, though.

11/2

Form: 7211-2 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
On the upgrade in the spring when twice making all on good ground and was runner-up on last month's handicap debut after a break; only three finished so the form is a bit dodgy, but he's entitled to improve some more.
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2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Double Digits

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

C&D winner last spring; back from a winning spell over fences with a very good second of six in 2m Hexham handicap hurdle 22 days ago; another bold showing is on the cards nudged up 1lb with that form having been well advertised since.

11/4

2nd

6

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

18:45 Hexham

Double Digits

11st 1lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ann Hamilton

Dual hurdles winner whose latest success was a handicap chase at Sedgefield in February (2m, good to soft); better handicapped over hurdles; over 8l behind Filibustering at Newcastle last time but meets the winner on 7lb better terms.

11/2

Form: /8PP-P

Last run: 154 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Did win a handicap hurdle in Ireland in March 2024 but was pulled up in his last three races; can only be watched.
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4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Getaway Master

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

No reason to recommend on strength of modest efforts this year at Chepstow and Hexham (twice); however, the handicapper has cut him some slack, and he sits just 1lb higher than when winning readily at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) last November; best form is on soft/heavy.

16/1

9th

7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Getaway Master

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in November on second stable start and, with this hood back on, took a step back in the right direction when 7l sixth of 14 over this C&D (soft) last month; showed promise on good to yielding ground earlier in career; capable of building on that latest effort.

8/1

Form: 25930- CD

Last run: 205 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Tried chasing last season and signed off on a low note back over hurdles; what heightens interest is his record at this meeting when fresh, having won this two years ago and been beaten a head in the earlier 2m4f handicap last season; slightly lower in the weights this time; respected.
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8th

7

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:15 Musselburgh

Dunnet Head

11st 3lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Defied a higher mark for previous yard but holds poor claims on his form (hurdles/fences) for new stable; enough to prove back up in distance.

16/1

7

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

12:50 Newcastle

Dunnet Head

10st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Out of sorts on both runs over hurdles for this stable this season, but his previous form over fences last season entitles him to respect if benefiting for recent wind surgery.

25/1

9th

13

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Dunnet Head

10st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Tried chasing last season and signed off on a low note back over hurdles; what heightens interest is his record at this meeting when fresh, having won this two years ago and been beaten a head in the earlier 2m4f handicap last season; slightly lower in the weights this time; respected.

8/1

Form: 90106-

Last run: 230 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas maiden hurdle last December before finishing tailed off in two handicaps; left his Irish yard for £5,000 and others appeal a lot more.
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6th

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Interchangeable

12st 0lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

0-5 for current stable since the autumn but seemingly aided by refitted hood and/or first-time tongue-tie when respectable third at Kelso (2m2f, good) last month and has dropped another 3lb since.

14/1

3rd

4

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Interchangeable

11st 7lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Ended 2025 with two respectable efforts at Carlisle (2m1f/2m3f, soft) but was soundly beaten there on latest outing in February (raced too freely) and has now been unplaced all four starts for current stable; sports refitted hood and first-time tongue-tie here; others look safer.

16/1

10th

14

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Interchangeable

11st 2lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Won Navan maiden hurdle for Stuart Crawford in December 2024 (2m3f, good to yielding); hasn't run up to his best in three starts for present yard but is down to a good mark.

20/1

Form: 2U302-

Last run: 233 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat; placed in three handicap hurdles last season for Alan King so has a race in him off this mark and new trainer (after £14,000 sale) has booked Sam Twiston-Davies; could be interesting.
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6th

7

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Admiralty House

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

0-11 since winning on hurdle debut in October 2022 but he ran pretty well when third at Kelso (2m, heavy) last month following wind surgery; he's in with an each-way shout if backing up that latest performance.

9/2

3rd

5

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Admiralty House

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Sandy Thomson

He's won just one of his 18 starts and could do with settling better; however, he took a step back in the right direction when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) on New Year's Day and has had wind surgery since; also effective on soft ground; might not be far away.

11/1

11th

5

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Admiralty House

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Sandy Thomson

Maiden on the Flat; placed in three handicap hurdles last season for Alan King so has a race in him off this mark and new trainer (after £14,000 sale) has booked Sam Twiston-Davies; could be interesting.

15/2

Form: 314/U-

Last run: 381 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Beat none other than last season's Ultima winner Myretown in a maiden hurdle in early 2024 but comfortably beaten next time and left Stuart Crawford for £10,000; he was struggling when unseating on chase debut here over a year ago for Rebecca Menzies; has since joined Sam England who fits a tongue-tie; bit risky.
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1

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Joshua Des Flos

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Beat none other than last season's Ultima winner Myretown in a maiden hurdle in early 2024 but comfortably beaten next time and left Stuart Crawford for £10,000; he was struggling when unseating on chase debut here over a year ago for Rebecca Menzies; has since joined Sam England who fits a tongue-tie; bit risky.

20/1

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Joshua Des Flos

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Beat none other than last season's Ultima winner Myretown in a maiden hurdle in early 2024 but comfortably beaten next time and left Stuart Crawford for £10,000; he was struggling when unseating on chase debut here over a year ago for Rebecca Menzies; has since joined Sam England who fits a tongue-tie; bit risky.

20/1

Form: 31/21- D

Last run: 349 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who ran away with a 2m4f maiden at Leicester a year ago (good to soft) and this shorter trip shouldn't hurt on this stiff track; dangerously unexposed on handicap debut.
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3rd

8

24th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Kempton

Woodland Park

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

110,000euros 3yo; brother to 2m-2m7f hurdle/chase winner Some Dove, half-brother to three more winners including bumper and 2m3f/2m4f hurdle winner The West Awaits; dam bumper/2m4f hurdle winner; in-form stable has an excellent (21%) record in bumpers; high on the list.

7/1

Form: 56-410

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Didn't have a lot of racing in Ireland and he won a 2m4f maiden at Killarney before finding a handicap too tough at this year's Galway festival; could pay his way for new yard and a tongue-tie joins cheekpieces worn once before (no impact).
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8th

6

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:07 Leopardstown

Nitty Gritty

11st 3lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third foal; half-brother to bumper winner Lionnar; dam unraced sister to winners Level Neverending (useful bumper/2m3f hurdle) and Kalopsia (bumper/1m4f Flat/2m hurdle), half-sister to useful bumper/2m-2m4f hurdle winner Lunar Display; well-bred newcomer and no surprise if he proved difficult to beat here.

100/30

Form: F66-F5 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month.
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10

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Hidalgo De LIsle

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month.

25/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Hidalgo De LIsle

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month.

25/1

10

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

Hidalgo De LIsle

11st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Well handicapped on his 2024 hurdle and chase form but no sign of turning a corner when a remote fifth at Bangor last month.

25/1

Non-runners

Hidalgo de LIsle, Oh Janey

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Payout
Exacta £189.60
Straight Forecast £226.72
Tricast £566.93
Trifecta £765.50

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