May 27 / 19.08 Cartmel

19.08

Good

Traffic Management Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4188.41
  • 2m 6f 31y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Traffic Management Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 12224- CD

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
In a consistent run of form when last seen in November, mostly hooded but also in just a tongue-tie last time; this mark is very manageable but he does lack a recent run.
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1st

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Dickens

11st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

In a consistent run of form when last seen in November, mostly hooded but also in just a tongue-tie last time; this mark is very manageable but he does lack a recent run.

13/2

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

2/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4223-1

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare who made all in a 2m4f maiden at Perth (good) and therefore brings momentum into her handicap return; this mark could be okay.
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4th

5

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:26 Perth

Lowlands

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Made all in 2m4f maiden here (good) in May, after a break, and also ran well when second on handicap return at Cartmel (2m6f, good) a fortnight later; upped further in trip today and remains lightly raced for her age; could still have more to offer; highly respected.

3/1

2nd

7

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Lowlands

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Consistent mare who made all in a 2m4f maiden at Perth (good) and therefore brings momentum into her handicap return; this mark could be okay.

2/1

1st

7

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

14:00 Perth

Lowlands

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Placed in three of her four runs over hurdles, last time (December) finishing third in a Kelso mares' handicap (2m2f, good to soft); stays 2m4f and stable going well; chance.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 8177-5 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
The winner of two 2m1f novice events here (good to soft/good) last summer; however, she dropped out very tamely in a 3m1f handicap here on Saturday.
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6th

9

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Bittalemon

10st 6lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Both hurdle wins were in novice company over C&D last summer; best of two runs since wind surgery when third over 2m6f here last time (May); interesting.

14/1

3rd

4

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Bittalemon

11st 5lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

The winner of two 2m1f novice events here (good to soft/good) last summer; however, she dropped out very tamely in a 3m1f handicap here on Saturday.

12/1

Form: 76335- CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer (soft) and some respectable runs in the meantime; the latest at Perth wasn't one of them but he's hard to rule out.
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4th

10

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

C&D winner off 2lb lower last summer (soft) and some respectable runs in the meantime; the latest at Perth wasn't one of them but he's hard to rule out.

8/1

5th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Rioja Alta

12st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

Winner off 3lb lower at Cartmel last summer (2m6f, soft); two good runs this year, latest when third in a stronger race at Wetherby (3m, good to soft); chance down in grade.

9/2

3rd

11

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

16:22 Wetherby

Rioja Alta

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m6f, soft) last July and he's worked his way back to form, finishing third of eight at Catterick (3m1f, soft) in January; faces tougher opposition today, however, and needs another step forward.

12/1

Form: 41P9-0 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of form around here over hurdles and fences, and very nearly won this race 12 months ago off 1lb higher (under Charlotte Jones); ran surprisingly well when 125-1 for a Class 2 at Haydock last time; in the mix.
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7th

1

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Sea The Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won here over C&D in July 2024 and over fences in July 2025 (his only wins in those years); the second of his two races this May (both under Leah Noreci) suggests he could be building up to a good run; first-time visor replaces his usual cheekpieces; stable runs three.

8/1

5th

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Sea The Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Has plenty of form around here over hurdles and fences, and very nearly won this race 12 months ago off 1lb higher (under Charlotte Jones); ran surprisingly well when 125-1 for a Class 2 at Haydock last time; in the mix.

10/1

10th

12

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

12:45 Haydock

Sea The Clouds

10st 4lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Hurdles form (handicap winner over 2m4f-3m1f) does not look quite good enough in this higher grade and the form of his winning chase debut at Cartmel last July has been followed by heavy defeats in both starts since (ridden by this 10lb claimer on latest); others preferred.

33/1

Form: 60328- D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
A tongue-tie is added after his Kelso disappointment and his two previous runs in 2m5f/2m3f handicaps certainly bring him into the equation; unraced here.
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13

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Rauzan

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Belied 40-1 odds when creditable third at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft; wore cheekpieces) in March but weakened quickly after making a lot of the running over C&D (good; visored, as today) three weeks ago and is now 0-9 for stable; needs recent wind op to have made a big difference.

20/1

8th

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Rauzan

11st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Two placings this spring give him a chance but they were followed by two lesser efforts and latest was C&D when tongue tied first time since 2024; visor (used twice in 2025) returns instead of usual cheekpieces; stable runs two.

16/1

6th

8

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rauzan

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

A tongue-tie is added after his Kelso disappointment and his two previous runs in 2m5f/2m3f handicaps certainly bring him into the equation; unraced here.

10/1

14/1

Form: P/4P7- D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Had struggled after returning from a long absence but last time was a bit better and Sean Bowen now takes over; could be interesting, for all that he's not shone around here in the past.
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11

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Hillview

10st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Gary Hanmer

Four-time hurdle winner but beaten about 14l in two handicaps after three months off, and he was pulled up in his race prior to those; very opposable; first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

7th

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Hillview

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Had struggled after returning from a long absence but last time was a bit better and Sean Bowen now takes over; could be interesting, for all that he's not shone around here in the past.

14/1

Form: 1242F-

Last run: 253 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Better chaser than hurdler but handicapped accordingly and has placed form in this discipline; however, he has been off since falling over fences in September.
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10th

1

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Beny Nahar Road

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

Has stronger form over fences and uncompetitive in two races on his return to hurdling; reservations for now.

20/1

4th

6

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Beny Nahar Road

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

0-9 over hurdles and has the stronger form over fences but is accordingly handicapped and didn't run badly back over hurdles last month, where lack of a recent run told late; could be involved with that outing behind him.

20/1

8th

9

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Beny Nahar Road

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Henry Hogarth

Better chaser than hurdler but handicapped accordingly and has placed form in this discipline; however, he has been off since falling over fences in September.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: P0-223 C BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Second here on Saturday and third on Monday in first-time blinkers, though she was some 22l off the winner; opposable should she run yet again.
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9th

6

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:03 Uttoxeter

Musique De Fee

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Scored five times for previous stable; 0-6 for current yard but has posted a couple of encouraging efforts and the effects of a busy spell likely explain her last two runs; rested 32 days since; possibilities under James Bowen.

8/1

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Musique De Fee

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Mickey Bowen

Second here on Saturday and third on Monday in first-time blinkers, though she was some 22l off the winner; opposable should she run yet again.

11/2

3rd

7

25th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:23 Cartmel

Musique De Fee

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Mickey Bowen

Started off for this stable with two laboured efforts but runner-up twice this month, more recently in C&D mares' race (good; in cheekpieces) on Saturday; will warrant consideration if she makes a quick reappearance in first-time blinkers.

7/1

Non-runners

Got Grey, Swingingonthesteel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.80
Straight Forecast £41.46
Tricast £444.11
Trifecta £459.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Lowlands

SPOTLIGHT:

Sea The Clouds

TOPSPEED:

Dickens

POSTDATA:

Rauzan

D Express:

Lowlands

Daily Mirror:

Lowlands

The Sun:

Lowlands

The Star:

Lowlands

Daily Record:

Lowlands

RP RATINGS:

Sea The Clouds

The Times:

Sea The Clouds

The Guardian:

Sea The Clouds

Daily Mail:

Dickens