August 19 / 17.30 Carlisle

17.30

Good To Firm

Knights Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Knights Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.30
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 6-6711 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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.
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4

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Between Me And U

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

5yo who has won his last three starts and the second leg was a dominant display at Wolverhampton (8.6f); didn't have much in hand at Carlisle (1m) last time but he hit a personal best with that brave success and still looks feasibly treated off 4lb higher; strongly respected back in trip.

11/4

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

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 4-5231 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed in his first two handicaps and he made no mistake back from a break at Ayr (1m, good to soft) nine days ago; the forecast rain won't hurt his chance and he still has time on his side; one to be interested in under a penalty.
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2nd

9

(1)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:08 Ayr

Keep An Eye On It

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won here (1m, good to soft) last month and kept on well for close second at Carlisle nine days later (1m, good to soft; unraced on softer); this lightly raced 3yo is open to further improvement now tackling 1m2f.

100/30

2nd

3

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Keep An Eye On It

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Placed in his first two handicaps and he made no mistake back from a break at Ayr (1m, good to soft) nine days ago; the forecast rain won't hurt his chance and he still has time on his side; one to be interested in under a penalty.

3/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 972151 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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.
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3rd

1

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Hostility

10st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Two 1m wins at Carlisle (good) this summer, including under Conor Whiteley; another good run over that C&D when third in August but stopped quickly back there last time.

4/1

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

8/1

Form: 233324 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; on a losing run but he has run several good races in defeat this year, including here; more minor money on the cards.
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9

(13)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Barley

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended a long losing run at Carlisle (1m, good) in September and ran creditably when third at Ayr next time; arrives in form but he's 0-8 here and fully exposed.

10/1

3rd

4

(11)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Barley

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Snapped a losing run dating back to June 2024 when holding on by a neck at Carlisle (1m, good) last week; generally consistent but hardly has the profile of one likely to follow up under a 4lb penalty.

5/1

1st

4

(3)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

16:47 Carlisle

Barley

9st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Generally consistent this year but Sunday's York run was a big step backwards; conditions shouldn't be an issue but he has a modest strike-rate and others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

12/1

Form: /01347

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; made all at Southwell (1m) in April; some fair runs in defeat since but he could face competition for the lead and others are more appealing for win purposes.
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7th

8

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Declan Carroll

Quick to get off the mark for his current yard over C&D in April; showed enough (hampered) here on penultimate start to be considered despite a lesser show when joint second favourite on turf 12 days ago.

10/1

6th

9

(12)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Avatar Jet

9st 2lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Quick to get off the mark for his current yard on Southwell AW (1m) in April and largely in good nick since, suffering a poor run when fifth of 14 back there (1m) two weeks ago; a player off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

5th

1

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Avatar Jet

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Made all when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in the spring; had a couple of wide draws to deal with since but has landed another here, which could leave him vulnerable late.

10/1

11/2

Form: -15271 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
2-5 in handicaps this season, coming from off the pace to win at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April and adding an 8.3f success at Hamilton 18 days ago; 3lb higher today and doesn't have the benefit of Conor Whiteley's claim but he is still low mileage and could progress further.
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7th

5

(11)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:53 Redcar

Ephron

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Gained a second success of 2026 (first over C&D) in 1m Hamiton handicap in August; well below par when sixth of nine in 1m Carlisle handicap last time, though; more is required.

10/1

6th

6

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Ephron

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

2-5 in handicaps this season, coming from off the pace to win at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April and adding an 8.3f success at Hamilton 18 days ago; 3lb higher today and doesn't have the benefit of Conor Whiteley's claim but he is still low mileage and could progress further.

11/2

1st

9

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Ephron

9st 1lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Low-mileage 3yo whose form since handicapping features a reappearance win at Redcar (1m) in April and keeping-on second at Carlisle (1m1f, good to soft) in June; beaten by more than lack of stamina over 1m2f at Pontefract since, though.

13/2

Form: 463293 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Chased home Ravishing Beauty here (soft) in June; 1lb lower today but that run has been followed by two disappointing efforts; the more rain to fall the better.
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2nd

6

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Blufferonthebus

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Second at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June but well held on all three outings since; bounce back needed.

20/1

7th

8

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Blufferonthebus

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Chased home Ravishing Beauty here (soft) in June; 1lb lower today but that run has been followed by two disappointing efforts; the more rain to fall the better.

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

19:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

10st 5lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Craig Lidster

Won twice over 7f last November; comparable form when second at Carlisle (1m, soft) last month; not so good last time and she faces a stiff task at the weights; slower ground ideal too.

7/1

Form: 871334 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D win (soft) in June off a 2lb lower mark; solid efforts in defeat since and the forecast rain won't be a problem; still needs the new headgear to squeeze out a bit more.
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9th

8

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:51 Thirsk

Ravishing Beauty

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Landed her third success, at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June off this mark; usually runs her race but ruined her chance with a slow start last time (first-time visor; cheekpieces now return); place claims.

10/1

8th

7

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:30 Carlisle

Ravishing Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

C&D win (soft) in June off a 2lb lower mark; solid efforts in defeat since and the forecast rain won't be a problem; still needs the new headgear to squeeze out a bit more.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Ravishing Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Triple turf winner who scored at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and has finished a respectable third at Pontefract in her last two starts; still unexposed on AW and she should be in the mix again back in this sphere.

7/1

40/1

Form: 31-639 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Princess Niyla, Captain Corelli

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Payout
Exacta £42.20
Straight Forecast £38.47
Tricast £115.51
Trifecta £156.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ephron

SPOTLIGHT:

Hostility

D Express:

Keep An Eye On It

Telegraph:

Between Me And U

The Times:

Ephron

The Guardian:

Ephron

Daily Record:

Ephron

RP RATINGS:

Hostility

Daily Mail:

Hostility

The Star:

Hostility

Daily Mirror:

Between Me And U