June 26 / 16.58 Cartmel

16.58

Good

Cartmel Priory Cofe School Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3849.42
  • 2m 1f 46y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Cartmel Priory Cofe School Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3/22-1

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Second run back from an absence when scoring comfortably at Plumpton (2m, good) to earn this 8lb higher mark; hasn't had a lot of racing and he's Chris Gordon's only runner on today's card.
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2nd

2

22nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:12 Fontwell

Goodwin Face

11st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Chris Gordon

Struck form with wins at Plumpton (2m, good) in May and Cartmel (2m1f, good) the following month; well beaten at Cartmel two days after the latter success but has been given a much longer break since; could still have more improvement to come.

4/1

9th

11

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Goodwin Face

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Chris Gordon

In good form at present, following up last month's Plumpton win (2m, good) with a wide-margin C&D success on Friday; penalised for that, and this a stronger race, but one to consider.

3/1

1st

6

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Goodwin Face

11st 12lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Chris Gordon

Second run back from an absence when scoring comfortably at Plumpton (2m, good) to earn this 8lb higher mark; hasn't had a lot of racing and he's Chris Gordon's only runner on today's card.

9/4

25/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1482-8 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
He has competitive form here but not last month when tailed off in a selling handicap; that was after 167 days away but he had to show more.
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3rd

5

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Zamond

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Veteran who arrives in excellent form, scoring at Cartmel (2m1f) in July before second in 11-runner handicap there (2m1f) ten days ago; a likely player again.

3/1

2nd

1

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:05 Cartmel

Zamond

12st 0lb

J: Harry Brown

T: Donald McCain

Gained two of his five hurdle wins over C&D, the latter on good ground last month; 6lb higher today but has 10lb claimer enlisted, and can cope with some rain; ought to make his presence felt again.

5/1

1st

3

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Zamond

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Four hurdle wins, including this race in 2022; well held in C&D selling handicap in May, after a break, but last month's keeping-on second here was much better and he remains on a workable mark.

11/2

Form: 1U3P-5 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the Flat and over hurdles; had been chasing before beaten 9l in a Bangor handicap hurdle (2m, good) and that was after 173 days away; on last winning mark if he can find something on that form.
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6th

3

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Dog Fox

11st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Just one completion in three runs over fences and beaten 9l on that occasion; fairly well held in his last two races over hurdles as well; he's on a fair mark if everything did come together.

4/1

7

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

17:00 Uttoxeter

Dog Fox

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Making a promising start in this sphere (close up) when he unseated rider two out in 2m1f Kelso handicap last September; failed to build on it twice subsequently but back in good form over hurdles of late, so not ruled out.

20/1

3rd

5

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Dog Fox

11st 13lb

J: Miss Antonia Heraghty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won twice on the Flat and over hurdles; had been chasing before beaten 9l in a Bangor handicap hurdle (2m, good) and that was after 173 days away; on last winning mark if he can find something on that form.

9/2

Form: 52173- D

Last run: 99 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Only 1-11 over hurdles and the win came in a maiden; however, this mark shouldn't be beyond her and she was quite free after a break when beaten 13l into third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good); has form here.
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3rd

4

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

18:05 Sedgefield

Jolie Coeur Allen

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Only win was in a C&D maiden hurdle in October 2025 (good); fair second of four at Market Rasen last time (2m, good); not out of it.

11/2

2nd

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:20 Market Rasen

Jolie Coeur Allen

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Only win in 12 hurdle starts was a maiden; likes to crack on with things and probably went off a bit too hot when a well-held fourth at Cartmel (2m1f; after 99 days off); has another front-runner to deal with in Hello Sweety, but the ability is there to win off this mark.

8/1

4th

4

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Jolie Coeur Allen

11st 13lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Ben Haslam

Only 1-11 over hurdles and the win came in a maiden; however, this mark shouldn't be beyond her and she was quite free after a break when beaten 13l into third at Sedgefield (2m1f, good); has form here.

7/1

Form: 3/31P- CD

Last run: 307 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has been running on the Flat, winning 1m4f/1m2f handicaps before a respectable effort in a competitive race at York; capable hurdler with winning form here and James Murray takes off a useful 7lb.
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5th

4

(5)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

15:08 Pontefract

Lightening Company

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ben Haslam

Won 1m4f/1m2f handicaps here in April, latterly under Harry Vigors off 2lb lower; then struggled at York's Dante meeting; back from a break with a second over hurdles last month; might just be vulnerable against rivals with lower mileage.

12/1

2nd

13

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Lightening Company

10st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

Dual C&D winner (good/soft); returned to form with two Flat wins in April, but was soundly beaten when back over hurdles here in June and contests a much stronger race today.

14/1

5th

3

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Lightening Company

11st 13lb

J: Mr James Murray

T: Ben Haslam

Has been running on the Flat, winning 1m4f/1m2f handicaps before a respectable effort in a competitive race at York; capable hurdler with winning form here and James Murray takes off a useful 7lb.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: P9/1-0 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
10lb higher than for his Perth win last June (2m, good), after which he ran well on the Flat at Galway; back from 289 days off when beaten about 12l at Wexford and that could have been needed; on a tough mark, though.
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6th

7

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:20 Perth

Garrick Painter

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Noel C Kelly

Has very mixed record over hurdles but won here (2m, good) last year and was unlucky to come to grief when running well at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) 12 days ago; unexposed over this trip; no surprise if he features.

11/2

2

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Garrick Painter

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Well backed when landing a novice handicap at Perth in June 2025; two runs this year over hurdles nowhere near that level; tongue tie added to cheekpieces; needs to revive.

14/1

6th

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Garrick Painter

12st 0lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

10lb higher than for his Perth win last June (2m, good), after which he ran well on the Flat at Galway; back from 289 days off when beaten about 12l at Wexford and that could have been needed; on a tough mark, though.

7/1

Form: 334/5- C

Last run: 420 days

W: 11st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Useful hunter chase form was a long time ago, and he was unable to win any of his last six points; very opposable returned to hurdles, especially at this trip.
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7th

2

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Envious Editor

11st 13lb

J: Mr Daniel Cherriman

T: Belinda Clarke

Useful hunter chase form was a long time ago, and he was unable to win any of his last six points; very opposable returned to hurdles, especially at this trip.

25/1

5th

3

2nd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 5

16:35 Cheltenham

Envious Editor

12st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: Mrs Rhiannon Lodge

prominent, pressed leaders briefly 2nd, weakened after 2 out

14/1

5th

3

2nd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 5

16:35 Cheltenham

Envious Editor

12st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Crow

T: Mrs Rhiannon Lodge

Placed in the 2022 and 2023 renewals of this race and ran well on occasions in handicaps last year for Gary Hanmer; has changed trainers again but clearly won't be fazed by the demands of this assignment.

14/1

Form: 22-067 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Not beaten all that far in 2m6f/3m1f handicaps on last two starts but he was a weakener late on; others appeal more.
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8th

4

29th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

15:15 Cartmel

Dusky Days

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: James Moffatt

Won over 2m1f (good) here last summer and was second here on next two outings (2m6f/3m1f); back down to a tempting mark now but has not been operating at the same level this year; needs change of headgear to perk him up.

12/1

6th

4

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:12 Cartmel

Dusky Days

11st 8lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won over 2m1f (good) here last summer and was second here on next two outings (2m6f/3m1f); not at same level this year (four runs) and was tailed off last time (2m1f) but can't be ruled out off current mark.

7/1

Form: 07420/

Last run: 441 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Didn't last long with the Skeltons, though he was second in a bumper and in a handicap hurdle; last seen winning a match between the flags in May 2025; needs checking in the betting on first run for Neil King.
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9th

10

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Out Out

11st 3lb

J: Mr Evan Lonergan

T: Neil King

Didn't last long with the Skeltons, though he was second in a bumper and in a handicap hurdle; last seen winning a match between the flags in May 2025; needs checking in the betting on first run for Neil King.

7/1

10th

12

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Out Out

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Good-ground bumper runner-up who ran his best race yet over hurdles when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) last month on his second handicap start, and that form has received a firm boost from the winner; stamina to prove today but he's a major player if seeing it out.

3/1

10th

12

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:58 Ayr

Out Out

10st 2lb

J: Harry Atkins

T: Dan Skelton

Good-ground bumper runner-up who ran his best race yet over hurdles when clear second at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft) last month on his second handicap start, and that form has received a firm boost from the winner; stamina to prove today but he's a major player if seeing it out.

3/1

Non-runners

Book Of Secrets, Blue Siam

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Payout
Exacta £27.40
Straight Forecast £33.35
Tricast £208.95
Trifecta £131.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lightening Company

Daily Mirror:

Goodwin Face

TOPSPEED:

Book Of Secrets

WEST COUNTRY:

Blue Siam

Daily Mail:

Garrick Painter

RP RATINGS:

Dusky Days

The Star:

Goodwin Face

Daily Record:

Goodwin Face

POSTDATA:

Lightening Company

The Times:

Lightening Company

Telegraph:

Lightening Company

D Express:

Lightening Company

The Guardian:

Book Of Secrets