September 07 / 15.25 Carlisle

15.25

Good

Cummersdale Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Cummersdale Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier) (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 083415

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Landed a match at Redcar on his final run for George Scott and he wasn't disgraced when fifth of 14 in 1m Southwell AW handicap on yard debut 16 days ago; he can't be ruled out.
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10th

6

(10)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Simulation Theory

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Has an awkward head carriage but he has still won three times from 7f-1m2f; has not found his best form this season and although he might not face much pressure for the lead here, others look stronger.

20/1

12th

7

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:20 Doncaster

Simulation Theory

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led

12/1

8th

6

(1)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:10 Beverley

Simulation Theory

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, carried head high and weakened from over 1f out

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 24-714 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Comes here in good nick, scoring at Pontefract (good to firm) before C&D fourth (good) off a 5lb higher mark; last year's winner is firmly in the picture once more.
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8

(7)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:35 Redcar

Captain Corelli

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Completed a hat-trick of wins in this race a year ago (good to firm; 2lb lower mark); not in such good form this season and probably best watched for now.

12/1

9th

6

(8)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:20 Beverley

Captain Corelli

9st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Julie Camacho

Ran up a four-timer around this time last year, including two course wins, latterly off a 3lb lower mark; back in form last time and has a fair chance of making it 4-8 round here.

8/1

7/1

Form: -68673

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden who wasn't disgraced when third of seven in 1m2f Beverley handicap 57 days ago; first-time tongue-tie added after his break with a bit more needed if he's to shed his maiden tag.
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9th

8

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:20 Sedgefield

Wakey Wakey

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

14/1

10th

12

27th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Wetherby

Wakey Wakey

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Tim Easterby

prominent

10/1

4th
9 (4)
Methinks

8/1

Form: 620433

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Yet to get his head in front but he recorded another solid effort when third of 12 in 7f Southwell handicap nine days ago; he can make his presence felt again.
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4th

9

(6)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Good third over 1m here last month at 50-1 and he's a contender on that form, but this inconsistent maiden failed to back that up here on Sunday and it's hard to know what to expect.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

1st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:26 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Still to win a race and lacks consistency but he's run well here more than once, latterly at a big price over C&D three weeks ago; that gave something to build on.

5/1

3rd

11

(4)

13th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:43 Southwell (AW)

Methinks

8st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell

Regressive maiden who finished well held back on the Flat here last Friday (7f); hard to find a reason to back him.

33/1

10/1

Form: 73641-

Last run: 352 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Signed off last season on the Flat with breakthrough 1m Hamilton success and he showed some promise in three subsequent runs over hurdles; he returns from a wind op/nine months off now and can't be dismissed, especially if the market speaks in his favour.
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6th

4

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hildenley

9st 9lb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Big question mark over current form, having finished last in both runs for new yard this year; best watched unless there's a market move.

10/1

11th

3

(4)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Hildenley

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Dual Flat winner for Tim Easterby including on Tapeta (1m2f) but having been off for a year he finished a well-beaten last of 12 on stable/Polytrack debut recently; this trip is more suitable but questions remain.

11/1

12th

10

(10)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Hildenley

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Turf (8.5f, soft) and Tapeta (1m2f) winner when with Tim Easterby; nicely treated based on his Newcastle third and fifth of 12 months ago (12.5f, Tapeta); hasn't raced since and now returns, having changed hands for 7,000gns last February; back down in trip; check the market for clues.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -27895

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Got back on track for his current yard when fifth in 1m Hamilton handicap 39 days ago despite again hindering his cause with a tardy start; cheekpieces go on now and he's weighted to go well off a 2lb lower mark.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Bashful

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark.

8/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders

5/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though.

5/1

Form: 532467

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2018 and his recent form is not overly encouraging either, only seventh in 1m1f Hamilton handicap one week ago; visor replaces blinkers; others appeal more.
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5

(7)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Caballero

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

Without a win since 2018 and his recent form is not overly encouraging either, only seventh in 1m1f Hamilton handicap one week ago; visor replaces blinkers; others appeal more.

9/1

7th

7

(11)

31st Aug 2022

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

19:55 Hamilton

Caballero

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Keith Dalgleish

pressed leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

10/1

4

(9)

17th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

16:56 Musselburgh

Caballero

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Keith Dalgleish

Seems to be running into form and didn't get the breaks when behind a couple of today's rivals here recently; however, a strike-rate of 2-41 tempers enthusiasm and he faded at Hamilton yesterday.

8/1

Form: 312242 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Ayr in July and she's continued in excellent nick, runner-up over C&D 13 days ago (both on good); she holds very good claims off the same mark.
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10th

2

(9)

15th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bankawi

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Michael & David Easterby

led but pestered, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon lost position and beaten, weakened final furlong

5/1

7

(6)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:25 Carlisle

Bankawi

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Resumed winning ways at Ayr in July and she's continued in excellent nick, runner-up over C&D 13 days ago (both on good); she holds very good claims off the same mark.

7/2

11

(8)

6th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Bankawi

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner who is enjoying a good spell of form, winning at Ayr in July and runner-up in three of her four runs since; has won on good to soft but wouldn't want it any slower.

6/1

Form: 806763

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
It's now 18 starts since his last victory but he posted a creditable third of ten over C&D eight days ago; he's no forlorn hope off a reduced mark.
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8th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

This veteran was enterprisingly ridden when back up in trip to contest other division to three of these in C&D classified 12 days ago and he did well to stick on for second once the favourite had swept past; opposable back in handicap company.

25/1

2nd

4

(4)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Helen Cuthbert

raced wide, pulled hard, prominent early, led and went clear after 1f, went further clear after 3f

20/1

10th

10

(5)

4th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mr Coco Bean

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Helen Cuthbert

Losing run up to 50 and didn't show enough when behind two of these over C&D ten days ago to suggest that the drought is about to end.

33/1

Non-runners

Bashful, Caballero, Bankawi, Mr Coco Bean

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.60
Straight Forecast £8.74
Trifecta £24.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bankawi

RP Ratings:

Bashful

THE NORTH:

Captain Corelli

The Star:

Wakey Wakey

The Sun:

Caballero

Daily Mail:

Bashful

Telegraph:

Captain Corelli

POSTDATA:

Bankawi

The Times:

Bankawi

The Guardian:

Bankawi

Daily Express:

Bankawi

Daily Mirror:

Bankawi

Daily Record:

Bankawi