June 15 / 16.58 Carlisle

16.58

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 6f 195y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 141261 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 7yo who battled well over C&D (good) last month and has now won four times this year; might be a shade vulnerable after latest 4lb rise but ought to give another good account.
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8th

5

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

The Gay Blade

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Reeled off a hat-trick in the summer (first two legs over C&D); unplaced on his last two starts and likely too high in the weights now.

14/1

10th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

The Gay Blade

9st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has risen to new heights this year, winning six times, the most recent three over 7f on turf (good and soft), but his charmed run ended at Musselburgh last week; runs off the same mark today and has ground to make up on Abduction; may need weight off his back now.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

16:00 Musselburgh

The Gay Blade

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives in the form of his life, completing a turf hat-trick at Ayr (7f, soft) 11 days ago; that made it six wins from his last nine starts and he is respected despite the 6lb rise and stronger opposition.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 532741 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Consistent on AW this year and was nudged up only 2lb for his win in refitted cheekpieces at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago; also suited by turf; respected.
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3rd

10

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Good Karma

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Found out by the drop back to 6f at Catterick 19 days ago; in good form over this trip beforehand but in a lower grade; could prove vulnerable in Class 4 company.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Good Karma

9st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

In good form over 7f, winning at Wolverhampton in June and placed at Carlisle and Catterick since; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb; drop in trip not ideal but this looks likely to be run at a strong pace.

11/2

3rd

4

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Good Karma

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Two good runs in June, winning at Wolverhampton (7f) and finishing a close second at Carlisle (7f, good) to a subsequent winner; a possible.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 76-704

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; put some disappointing efforts behind him and made bold bid from the front before weakening into fourth behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month but others appeal more all the same.
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3rd

7

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

El Pinto

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Christopher Kellett

Eight-race maiden; put some disappointing efforts behind him and made bold bid from the front before weakening into fourth behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month but others appeal more all the same.

14/1

4th

5

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

El Pinto

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Christopher Kellett

0-7; showed plenty of ability in both starts on soft ground as a 2yo, but has regressed in an abbreviated career since; best watched.

40/1

11/2

Form: 03-022 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Gained all three turf wins at Beverley but ran well in defeat over C&D (good; other division of race won by The Gay Blade) 17 days ago; still on workable mark after 2lb rise; must be considered.
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4

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:07 Musselburgh

King Sharja

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

Has recorded all turf wins at Beverley and seems ideally suited by Southwell in the AW sphere, as latest effort reflects; bit to prove on the track front but otherwise has the ability to play a big part.

11/2

2nd

7

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Just fair efforts on turf lately, but is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in April last year and returns to the AW for the first time since beaten a head off 4lb higher back here in May; interesting.

5/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

King Sharja

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His three turf wins have come around here so that's a positive and twice finished second this year; possibilities back here from a handy draw.

11/2

Form: 270-99

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who ended last season with a disappointing effort (1m) and has finished down the field on both appearances this term (1m/6f); needs first-time tongue-tie to make a difference.
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6th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:21 Redcar

Lightning Galaxy

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

No wins in 14 but runner-up on three occasions and penultimate effort (1m2f) was encouraging; could go well if reacting positively to new cheekpieces.

12/1

8th

4

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

13-race maiden but he has finished runner-up three times; mostly disappointing this year but it was a respectable effort when fourth of 12 at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft; Idyllic was second) last time; this extra furlong doesn't look sure to suit, however.

7/1

4th

9

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Lightning Galaxy

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

12-race maiden who has basically been disappointing this season (four runs; 6f-1m); moves up in trip with quite a bit to prove.

20/1

Form: 321493

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.
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2nd

7

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Lacks consistency but has won his last two starts here, having beaten Wish This over C&D off 3lb lower five weeks ago; claims on that but no guarantee he'll repeat the effort and this is a bit tougher.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Jamaican Storm

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Bryan Smart

Sole win in 21 starts came narrowly over 1m here in March; held since, but is now 1lb lower so a case can be made.

100/30

6th

2

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Jamaican Storm

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Just did enough to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March, his 17th start, and also ran well when third behind The Gay Blade over C&D (good) last month, having made a big forward move in the early stages; his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he can make his presence felt.

5/1

Form: 870415 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered.
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6th

3

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:46 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Done most winning earlier in the year and doesn't arrive in any form; on the positive side, he has three wins and a couple of seconds to his name from ten runs over C&D, which counts for something at a track that's always produced specialists.

12/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Saisons DOr

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Veteran who proved he still had what it takes when making virtually all at Southwell in April and is back off the same mark; has won three times over this C&D and no surprise were he to run well.

8/1

6th

2

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Saisons DOr

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 463-05

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but bettered his poor seasonal debut when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to lurk on a dangerous mark and is well worth another crack at this sort of trip; no surprise if he features.
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4th

6

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Lesleys Boy

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two wins as a 2yo but he has drawn a blank since; continues to drop in the weights but he was well beaten in his only run on soft ground.

16/1

8th

3

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Lesleys Boy

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best form was as a 2yo when twice successful; falling in the weights but this season hasn't got up and running.

16/1

8th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:58 Carlisle

Lesleys Boy

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

No longer the force of old but bettered his poor seasonal debut when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) a fortnight ago; continues to lurk on a dangerous mark and is well worth another crack at this sort of trip; no surprise if he features.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £30.90
Straight Forecast £35.82
Tricast £344.32
Trifecta £242.60

Selections

Telegraph:

The Gay Blade

SPOTLIGHT:

Saisons d'Or

The Times:

Lesley's Boy

The Guardian:

Good Karma

The Sun:

King Sharja

D Express:

Lesley's Boy

Daily Mirror:

The Gay Blade

The Star:

The Gay Blade

Daily Record:

The Gay Blade

RP RATINGS:

Saisons d'Or

POSTDATA:

Saisons d'Or

Daily Mail:

Saisons d'Or