June 15 / 15.50 Carlisle

15.50

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 4-4972

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Exposed 17-race maiden but he has dropped a long way in the weights and he ran well when second over 1m1f here 17 days ago; others still appeal more for win purposes.
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9th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Two C&D wins on good ground this summer and he ran right up to his best when third of nine here three weeks ago (good to soft); a 3lb higher mark has kicked in now but he still seems likely to run well.

11/2

3rd

5

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Hostility

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Took a while to put his head in front but he is thriving now, winning a C&D handicap in June and adding an apprentice handicap over C&D (for Conor Whiteley) last week; unpenalised today and has plenty in his favour.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Hostility

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Gained a belated first success over C&D in June but he's not the most reliable and came in only fifth of eight in 1m1f handicap here following month; not out of things if back on his A-game though.

100/30

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 22-655 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
C&D win 12 months ago and better form when second on his next two starts; not quite hit those heights this year but returning to this track may help.
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3rd

10

(2)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Bellasio

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Two good runs here (1m and 1m1f, good ground) in midsummer but he has finished out the back in both subsequent runs, latterly when 17l behind Zermatt Star at Ripon last week; risky.

16/1

10th

5

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Bellasio

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Doubled his tally with 1m1f victory at Carlisle in July; failed to beat a rival in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap since though so needs to bounce back.

12/1

13th

11

(8)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bellasio

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Dual Carlisle winner who's recorded his best efforts on turf; showed the right attitude off 2lb lower last time but will need to at least match that form in this competitive handicap.

4/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 470154 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than for this season's two wins, the latest a last-gasp success at Leicester last month (1m, good to firm); unplaced twice since; others appeal more.
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3rd

3

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Union Island

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Five turf wins at around 1m (good/good to firm), the latest off this mark at Leicester in May; not at his best on last two starts but he could go well in a modest event.

5/1

6th

2

(10)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Union Island

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and has continued in good form, refitted in cheekpieces when fourth of seven at Musselburgh (1m) 16 days ago; that form has been franked so he can go well again.

11/2

4th

1

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Union Island

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained his second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and posted a good third of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this course winner rates a player off an unchanged mark.

5/2

9/2

Form: 544573 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at up to 7f; finished his race off on the front foot here last week (7f, soft) and no doubt he can win races off this mark; slight stamina query but not ruled out.
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4th

2

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained five of his nine wins over C&D, the latest eight days ago (good ground); still on workable mark under 4lb penalty and ought to be right in the thick of things again.

2/1

1st

4

(6)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Jkr Cobbler

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Gained four of his eight wins over this C&D; made the frame off today's mark on consecutive starts at Carlisle last month (7f, soft/1m, good) and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; respected.

5/1

Form: 23-083

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate but he ended 2025 in good form and he ran his best race of this campaign when third over 1m1f here last week; runs off the same mark and he is one to take seriously.
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10th

3

(4)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

He was gaining his second win of the summer when making all in a 1m1f handicap at Musselburgh 16 days ago; up 3lb but won't mind what the weather does and he'll be fine back at 7f; high on the list.

11/2

1st

2

(9)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Runninsonofagun

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Usually a front-runner; doesn't have the best of strike-rates (2-22) but three good runs in blinkers at Ayr (1m; all on good to firm; has form on good to soft) in June and he stays this trip; a possible.

5/1

6th

4

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Runninsonofagun

9st 12lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tristan Davidson

Prominent racer; galvanised by first-time blinkers when winning at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month and although he has been expensive to follow since, he has still performed with great credit; the headgear was left off at Ayr last week but returns today; big run expected.

9/2

Form: 184550

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Popped up at Southwell (1m) off a 2lb higher mark in January; the odd good run since but he needs to bounce back from a lacklustre AW run last month.
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9th

10

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Soames Forsyte

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Four-time course winner who'll be happier back on Tapeta; now 6lb lower than when going in over C&D early in the year but needs a revival.

20/1

5th

6

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Soames Forsyte

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Has had more AW than turf success; has gained both wins in this sphere at Nottingham (8.5f on good/good to soft); only midfield when returned to grass last time; others have stronger claims.

7/1

6th

2

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Soames Forsyte

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Michael Herrington

Popped up at Southwell (1m) off a 2lb higher mark in January; the odd good run since but he needs to bounce back from a lacklustre AW run last month.

14/1

Form: 7326-6 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Perhaps needed the run when sixth on his return from nine months off in May; dropped 3lb and not discounted for a trainer who also runs Soames Forsyte.
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1st

1

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Between Me And U

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Herrington

Won on turf (1m, good to soft) three years ago but his three wins since have come on AW; up 7lb for his easy front-running success at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago; thriving and commands respect.

4/1

1st

8

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Herrington

Made a successful stable debut over C&D in September 2024 and, having dropped 1lb lower than for that win, was scoring for the first time since when just getting up at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) this month; back up 3lb but respected nonetheless.

3/1

8/1

Form: 6-9074 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Veteran who ran his best race of the campaign when fourth over 1m1f here last month; should run his race again but might have to make do with some minor money.
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7th

3

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Leicester

Jewel Maker

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb.

9/2

1st

8

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

10st 2lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

On the downgrade these days but his latest fourth of 13 at Musselburgh (1m, good) was a fair effort on Monday; will need more from the same mark but this stiffer test should suit.

10/1

4th

4

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Jewel Maker

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally struggled this season and the years look to be catching up now; an easy 1m such as this would have been a bare minimum even in his pomp and Thats My Boy Luke may be his yard's best chance.

12/1

Form: 423235

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins on AW and his turf form leaves him with more to prove; can build on recent stable debut but others look stronger for win purposes.
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8th

7

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Age Of Time

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Two AW wins at Wolverhampton and he went close over 7f in February in sole course start; not yet hit his stride in two runs for new yard back from a break though and returns from another one today.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Age Of Time

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Both wins on AW and his turf form leaves him with more to prove; can build on recent stable debut but others look stronger for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 268656 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Handicapped to win and although his form-figures are uninspiring, there have been some mitigating factors; the race wasn't run to suit him at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and he's worth another chance.
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3rd

6

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

Completed a hat-trick over 1m on turf/Polytrack in June last year, but those are his only victories in 34 starts; 9lb lower than for the latest, but others still look more compelling; eyeshield removed.

8/1

7th

8

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

All three wins have been over 1m; went close here over 8.5f in February and kept on into fourth (behind Cooramook) after missing the break over C&D last time; will need things to drop right given his hold-up style.

14/1

4th

7

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beaming Light

9st 6lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: David Loughnane

1m turf winner (soft/good to firm) who is 1-16 on AW (won over 1m on Polytrack); unexposed over 7f but to have a serious chance he'll need to raise the bar based on his last four starts.

40/1

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25/1

Form: 27/00- D

Last run: 344 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Of interest on 2024 form; two heavy defeats last summer and now returns from 344 days off; cheekpieces back on and he needs a market check.
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11th

3

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Gainsbourg

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Daragh Bourke

Of interest on 2024 form; two heavy defeats last summer and now returns from 344 days off; cheekpieces back on and he needs a market check.

25/1

10th

10

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Gainsbourg

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Brings positives, being a dual course scorer who is back on last winning mark; the negative is that he dropped right away and finished tailed-off last on seasonal debut.

25/1

12th

2

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Carlisle

Gainsbourg

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Daragh Bourke

Has two wins on soft but this is his first run on the Flat since last October, and first since pulled up over hurdles in November, and was below his best on all three previous visits to this track; best watched.

14/1

Form: 7246-0

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Chance on her best form for Ian Williams but she was tailed off on her seasonal/stable debut last month; questions to answer despite dropping back into a Class 6.
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9th

7

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ayr

Betty Bassett

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Christopher Kellett

Well treated on her best form for Ian Williams but she's failed to beat a rival in both runs for current yard; overall record is now 1-14 and she needs a major revival in new headgear.

50/1

12th

9

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Betty Bassett

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Chance on her best form for Ian Williams but she was tailed off on her seasonal/stable debut last month; questions to answer despite dropping back into a Class 6.

33/1

13th

12

(5)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Betty Bassett

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Christopher Kellett

Record of 1-12 for Ian Williams, the success off current mark in 1m2f Class 6 last June; still in same ownership; bit to prove in this scenario on stable/seasonal debut.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.70
Straight Forecast £30.64
Tricast £341.29
Trifecta £307.00

Selections

The Times:

Hostility

POSTDATA:

Runninsonofagun

SPOTLIGHT:

Beaming Light

D Express:

Bellasio

Daily Mail:

Union Island

The Guardian:

Jkr Cobbler

Telegraph:

Hostility

Daily Mirror:

Hostility

Daily Record:

Hostility

The Sun:

Runninsonofagun

RP RATINGS:

Beaming Light

The Star:

Bellasio