May 30 / 15.45 Carlisle

15.45

Good To Firm

Betway Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Betway Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 12-24 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with close second on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last month, followed by a respectable fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good; favourite); has had only four races but probably needs to resume improvement.
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9th

8

(15)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Blue Courvoisier

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and landed another competitive 3yo handicap at York (1m, good to soft) last month; he enjoyed the run of the race in front last time and is 8lb higher today, but he's clearly progressive and could play another leading role.

13/2

1st

5

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Blue Courvoisier

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

All seven starts on good/good to firm; won the competitive Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m) in May before mid-division at Royal Ascot, and he was a close third of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f) three weeks ago; could again be in the mix.

9/1

3rd

16

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Blue Courvoisier

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Built upon previous promise to win the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May on his third handicap start; mid-division in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) since when fifth of 15 on the unfavoured far side; this 3yo remains of interest and is firmly in calculations.

4/1

2nd
10 (12)
Langstone

4/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 5-11

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Gelded after debut and has left sole that 2yo run (6f, soft) well behind him by winning novice events at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) and Kempton (7f, AW) this spring; did well to score with strong finish last time, having been carried left; promising and probably has an advantageous mark for this handicap debut, especially now upped in trip.
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11th

4

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Langstone

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Started this campaign with two 7f novice wins (one on good to soft here) before his second in the rescheduled Silver Bowl at Carlisle in May on handicap debut; Royal Ascot (again 1m on good to firm) didn't work out and he's unraced since but there's a good chance he still has potential.

7/1

16th

14

(20)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Langstone

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

It's 23 years since Clive Cox won this with New Seeker and this gelding is one of two live hopes for the yard, along with Blue Courvoisier, whom he finished 1.5l behind in the rescheduled Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm); the clear concern is going up 6lb for a defeat and this race is even more competitive.

12/1

2nd

10

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Langstone

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Gelded after debut and has left sole that 2yo run (6f, soft) well behind him by winning novice events at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) and Kempton (7f, AW) this spring; did well to score with strong finish last time, having been carried left; promising and probably has an advantageous mark for this handicap debut, especially now upped in trip.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2432-1

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Made the running when beaten a neck on nursery debut at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September, which was the second leg of a four-timer for the winner; reappeared with an easy 10l win at 2-5 in a maiden at Southwell (1m, AW; made all) in March and looks well treated today, given that his mark is unaltered since that win.
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2nd

12

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Crest Of Fire

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

3yo who continued his progressive ways when overcoming trouble in running to win a competitive handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm); finished last in a Group 3 at Windsor (1m2f, good) subsequently but could bounce back with a big performance returned to a handicap.

12/1

7th

3

(6)

7th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Windsor

Crest Of Fire

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Progressive handicapper who overcame plenty of trouble in running when winning over 1m1f at Goodwood (good to firm) last month; he looked on the upgrade there and although he has plenty to find on these terms it's possible he'll improve again and outrun his odds.

18/1

1st

12

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Crest Of Fire

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Third to Blue Courvoisier in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from Royal Ascot defeat (drawn on the wrong side) for clear second at Ascot (1m, good to firm), when a nose behind Ciarrai Abu who followed up here on Thursday; he should stay this far, and this progressive 3yo could be on an advantageous mark up 4lb since last time.

7/2

Form: 22-1 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up last October on both 2yo starts (7f, AW/good), on the second occasion in a novice at Newmarket that has worked out very well; reappeared with a ready win at 1-4 in Wetherby novice (1m, good to firm) and there's every chance that this unexposed colt will be better than today's opening mark.
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3rd

11

(9)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Ascot

Princling

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Novice winner in the spring who acquitted himself well in strong handicaps at Carlisle (1m) and Royal Ascot (1m2f) on next two outings; faded to finish last of six when favourite for another warm 3yo only contest at the Newmarket July meeting; subsequently gelded and can resume his progress back in calmer waters.

7/2

6th

5

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Princling

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Sole win was at 1-4 in a novice race but competitive every time, in valuable handicaps over 1m and 1m2f on last two outings (good to firm); latest was at Royal Ascot (10-1) where he had the widest draw and mostly raced widest but kept on in fifth of 16 (Evanesco nearly 2l behind in seventh); that did not look the ideal run of the race and he's probably set for better still.

2/1

5th

15

(18)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Princling

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Reappeared at 1-4 with a ready novice win; 2-1 favourite when good fourth of 14 for the rearranged Silver Bowl at Carlisle (also 1m on good to firm) three weeks ago on handicap debut, making inroads too late but that experience of a hot handicap at right-handed track could stand him in good stead and, in accordance with the dam's side, 1m2f now looks well worth exploring.

6/1

5th
16 (4)
Delinquent

18/1

Form: -53161

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won 1m handicaps at Southwell (AW) in April and Hamilton (good; 6lb higher today) 15 days ago; that's two wins from eight starts and he should be a lot more exposed than most of today's rivals, but he was firmly in charge in first-time cheekpieces on that latest outing.
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5th

16

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

13:55 York

Delinquent

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

In-form 3yo who is 2-6 since handicapping; fitted with cheekpieces in last two starts, winning at Hamilton then creditable fifth in notable event at Carlisle, both over 1m; likely player off bottom weight in the retained headgear.

8/1

5th

16

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Delinquent

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: K R Burke

Won 1m handicaps at Southwell (AW) in April and Hamilton (good; 6lb higher today) 15 days ago; that's two wins from eight starts and he should be a lot more exposed than most of today's rivals, but he was firmly in charge in first-time cheekpieces on that latest outing.

18/1

1st

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:25 Hamilton

Delinquent

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Landed 1m Southwell handicap in April; only sixth under an aggressive ride at Haydock (1m) six days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back with cheekpieces added.

10/1

Form: 0911-6 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won nursery debut for Joseph O'Brien at Naas (1m, yielding to soft) last September and easily followed up at Bellewstown (1m, soft), both in a tongue-tie; having shot up the weights he reappeared with sixth of ten when 66-1 for stable debut at Ascot (7f, good) three weeks ago, which is his highest rating; could build on that (as he needs to) with tongue-tie reapplied this time.
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10th

13

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Synners Kid

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Henry Dwyer

Won 1m nurseries last autumn on final two runs for Joseph O'Brien (yielding to soft/soft); he finished sixth last month on his two runs for Lemos De Souza (7f/1m, good/good to firm) and needs something extra on his first start for Australian trainer Henry Dwyer.

14/1

32

(33)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Synners Kid

8st 9lb

T: Henry Dwyer

Reserve; won twice over 1m for Joseph O'Brien but only sixth in two races for Lemos De Souza, finishing behind three of today's rivals at Carlisle last time; now trained by Henry Dwyer so presumably bound for Australia.

50/1

6th

5

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Synners Kid

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Lemos De Souza

Won nursery debut for Joseph O'Brien at Naas (1m, yielding to soft) last September and easily followed up at Bellewstown (1m, soft), both in a tongue-tie; having shot up the weights he reappeared with sixth of ten when 66-1 for stable debut at Ascot (7f, good) three weeks ago, which is his highest rating; could build on that (as he needs to) with tongue-tie reapplied this time.

33/1

18/1

Form: 2411-9

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, heavy) last September on seventh start, when going beyond 6f for first time, and he followed up in last-gasp fashion in valuable EBF Final at York (7f, good); denied a clear run when mid-division in handicap at Newbury (7f, good; 12-1) on reappearance and the step up to nearly 1m looks a very good move; one to note.
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9th

14

(8)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Astrazar

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Best effort this term when going close at Newmarket on penultimate outing; has a record of 2-2 in autumn months (0-10 otherwise) and those 2yo wins (heavy/good) included a valuable pot over 7f at York; this may be the time to catch him.

12/1

14th

16

(20)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Astrazar

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Heavy-ground 2yo maiden winner who came from a tough position to win valuable final here (7f, good) last October; hasn't kicked on this season but he returned to his best with close second of six at Newmarket last month (1m, good to firm; ran minus a plate); worth a second look given his course form.

40/1

14/1

Form: 82-218

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; made most when below form on handicap debut at York (7f, good) 17 days ago, which can probably be forgiven from widest draw and he was second favourite that day; 5lb claimer is recruited for this hot race on first crack at about 1m.
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1st

13

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Inishbeg

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; backward steps when helping to make the pace in May handicaps at York (7f, good) and Carlisle (1m, good to firm); gelded soon afterwards but this is his first run since; needs to resume improvement.

16/1

8th

12

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Inishbeg

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; made most when below form on handicap debut at York (7f, good) 17 days ago, which can probably be forgiven from widest draw and he was second favourite that day; 5lb claimer is recruited for this hot race on first crack at about 1m.

14/1

8th

6

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Inishbeg

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prevailed in Thirsk maiden (7f, good) last time, opening his account at the fourth attempt; may well build on that success and show further improvement, in keeping with his pedigree (siblings include a very useful performer for his connections); respected.

13/2

16/1

Form: 833-72 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won two novice events last summer; easily best of his six efforts since have both been from well off the pace over 7f on good ground at York, including his second in 14-runner race 17 days ago; back up 2lb but has to be worth a go beyond 7f (dam 2m winner) and needs a second look.
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6th

18

(4)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Daydreama

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Broadly inconsistent and 0-14 since completing a novice double as a 2yo; has posted three duck eggs since going close at Ripon in July; may benefit from drop back to 7f but others hold stronger claims.

33/1

12th

11

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Daydreama

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent and 0-13 since her 2yo novice double; went close at Ripon in July but has posted duck eggs in bigger fields at York since; opposed in this reasonably competitive affair.

25/1

12th

11

(19)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Daydreama

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tim Easterby

Down the field in hot 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) at the Ebor meeting and it will be a concern if slow ground prevails again; however, he drops back down in grade today and he's well handicapped on the pick of his course form; not discounted.

25/1

Form: 4114-5 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Progressive once upped to 1m as 2yo, winning twice (good to firm/soft) before his Listed fourth in France (soft); may have needed last month's comeback run in the race won by Laureate Crown at Sandown (1m, good to firm; 14-1 from 20-1) but he's not obviously well treated.
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11th

4

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Suspended Sentence

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Bell

Progressive once upped to 1m as 2yo, winning twice (good to firm/soft) before his Listed fourth in France (soft); may have needed last month's comeback run in the race won by Laureate Crown at Sandown (1m, good to firm; 14-1 from 20-1) but he's not obviously well treated.

25/1

5th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Suspended Sentence

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Won Ripon novice (1m, good to firm) last August on third start then followed up in four-runner nursery over this C&D (soft); creditable Listed fourth in France (1m, soft) in September but returns to a handicap off a mark 13lb higher than for his course win; further improvement needed.

33/1

40/1

Form: 1139-5

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
2-2 in nurseries last July (7f, good/heavy) and close Listed fifth at Lingfield (7f, AW) this February; has top weight in this hot handicap but 7lb claimer is recruited and the step up to nearly 1m may help.
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13th

13

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Albert

8st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Three wins as a 2yo; encouraging return to action at Lingfield in February but neither handicap run since suggests he is the answer today.

12/1

8th

2

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:10 Chester

Sir Albert

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Likes to push the pace and seems versatile ground-wise; his win over slightly shorter here (good) was the middle leg of a summer hat-trick last year and it was a fine effort when close third in Listed Flying Scotsman at Doncaster in September; has a good stall to go forward but his no-show on return to turf (66-1; drawn wide) a fortnight ago needs glossing over.

25/1

12th

1

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Sir Albert

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

2-2 in nurseries last July (7f, good/heavy) and close Listed fifth at Lingfield (7f, AW) this February; has top weight in this hot handicap but 7lb claimer is recruited and the step up to nearly 1m may help.

40/1

Form: 1137-

Last run: 247 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won last summer on first two starts (6f, AW) then kept on for third of 18 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm) that worked out nicely; well beaten in Newmarket Group 3 (7f, good) on final 2yo start, which was followed by wind and gelding operations this March; also now has a first-time tongue-tie; needs to resume improvement in a major way.
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13th

8

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Special Dividend

8st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won last summer on first two starts (6f, AW) then kept on for third of 18 in nursery at York (7f, good to firm) that worked out nicely; well beaten in Newmarket Group 3 (7f, good) on final 2yo start, which was followed by wind and gelding operations this March; also now has a first-time tongue-tie; needs to resume improvement in a major way.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 137-7

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won debut (7f, AW) and came third in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good) last September; however, he was last of seven in another Group 3 there (1m, good to firm) on final 2yo outing and beaten 10l in a conditions stakes at Kempton (1m, AW) on March reappearance; the latter was a hot race but today's first-time headgear for handicap debut needs to prompt a vastly better show.
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5th

10

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Archer Royal

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

3yo; third in a Group 3 at Newmarket last autumn but mostly disappointing since, including in cheekpieces and blinkers; had a possible excuse (hampered start, stumbled) on latest, and he's falling in the weights, but he needs to get back on track.

10/1

8th

1

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Archer Royal

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Owes this high a mark to his third in a Group 3 at Newmarket last September and he's threatening to go the wrong way, with his struggles continuing when trailing home last in the rescheduled Silver Bowl at Carlisle; the cheekpieces tried there are swiftly replaced by blinkers.

25/1

14th

3

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Archer Royal

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won debut (7f, AW) and came third in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good) last September; however, he was last of seven in another Group 3 there (1m, good to firm) on final 2yo outing and beaten 10l in a conditions stakes at Kempton (1m, AW) on March reappearance; the latter was a hot race but today's first-time headgear for handicap debut needs to prompt a vastly better show.

11/1

16/1

Form: 943

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

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No Results Found

Non-runners

Laureate Crown, Lake Como

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.70
Straight Forecast £29.94
Tricast £111.73
Trifecta £243.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Princling

The Times:

Laureate Crown

SPOTLIGHT:

Langstone

TOPSPEED:

Blue Courvoisier

NEWMARKET:

Princling

Daily Mail:

Princling

D Express:

Princling

The Sun:

Princling

Daily Record:

Princling

POSTDATA:

Blue Courvoisier

Telegraph:

Laureate Crown

The Guardian:

Laureate Crown

Daily Mirror:

Laureate Crown

LAMBOURN:

Langstone

The Star:

Langstone