August 27 / 17.00 Carlisle

17.00

Good

Racing Again Wednesday 9th Sept Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 3f 39y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Racing Again Wednesday 9th Sept Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 038-49

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who had been off for 187 days and gelded prior to finishing down the field at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) 17 days ago; however, he was beaten only around 4l and may come on for that outing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Farabove The Limit

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Phillip Makin

Opened his account in Carlisle handicap (1m3f, good; Hey Havana third) last time on second run since being gelded and returning from a layoff; up 3lb but he ran creditably in both of his starts here and this extra furlong could help him progress again; player.

4/1

1st

5

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Farabove The Limit

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Eight-race maiden who had been off for 187 days and gelded prior to finishing down the field at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) 17 days ago; however, he was beaten only around 4l and may come on for that outing.

12/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 241334 D BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 252524 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden but he has been runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m); fair effort in a first-time visor (now removed) here in a maiden handicap over 7f eight days ago but this longer trip asks another question.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(13)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Hey Havana

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

13-race maiden but he was in the frame in both starts here (6f nurseries) when trained by Nigel Tinkler last year; his third behind Farabove The Limit at Carlisle (1m3f, good) last month was the last of a sequence of solid efforts but he threw in a clunker when beating one home at Redcar last time; blinkers go on.

8/1

8th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:54 Redcar

Hey Havana

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

0-12 but he's been consistent in handicaps and was a creditable third from off the pace at Carlisle (1m3f, good) two weeks ago; should go well again on this drop back in trip and he's respected.

13/2

3rd

6

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Hey Havana

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoffrey Harker

11-race maiden but he has been runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m); fair effort in a first-time visor (now removed) here in a maiden handicap over 7f eight days ago but this longer trip asks another question.

5/1

Form: 422732

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 27 starts came on the AW at Newcastle last August but he's been runner-up on turf six times, including when caught late at Hamilton (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; switch of headgear today; shortlisted.
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6th

8

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 216y

Class 6

17:08 Musselburgh

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Has frame possibilities on lots of form, including 10l second off 4lb higher in this race last year (sole 1m6f attempt); just remains no certainty to go one better, with record only 1-30.

6/1

5th

13

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

Sole success from 29 starts came over C&D last summer; enough good runs this year to bring him into the reckoning in this field.

14/1

4th

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Falaise Blanc

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Katie Scott

Poor strike-rate but there have been several good runs in defeat this year and his record at Hamilton reads -30222; has run well on soft but a slightly quicker surface may be ideal.

11/1

20/1

Form: 7-0555

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who was fifth of ten in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month and was beaten 10l when fifth of seven at Doncaster (1m6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) 12 days ago; back down in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

12

(3)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Alcanzor

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Tim Easterby

Yet to make the frame in seven runs to date, though better signs with fifth of nine in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle 18 days ago; needs to build on it.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Alcanzor

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tim Easterby

Six-race maiden who was fifth of ten in first-time cheekpieces at Southwell (1m3f, AW) last month and was beaten 10l when fifth of seven at Doncaster (1m6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) 12 days ago; back down in trip.

20/1

5th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

17:20 Doncaster

Alcanzor

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Tim Easterby

Fifth of ten in handicap at Southwell (1m3f, AW) on latest start was his closest finish but he still has major work to do; wore cheekpieces that day and connections now turn to blinkers and an extra 3f.

16/1

3/1

Form: -65403 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year, including over this C&D on good to soft; good effort when third at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) 17 days ago but she hasn't been the most constent; claims if backing up that latest effort.
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4th

6

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:54 Redcar

Idyllic

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Wilf Storey

Mixed record in five runs this season, but she's reached the frame twice including a close third at Ayr (1m2f) on her penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and her two wins last season were off higher marks.

11/2

6th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Idyllic

9st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Wilf Storey

Won twice last year, including over this C&D on good to soft; good effort when third at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) 17 days ago but she hasn't been the most constent; claims if backing up that latest effort.

3/1

3rd

5

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Idyllic

9st 10lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Won twice off marks slightly higher than today's last season (1m3f/1m4f) and was seemingly back in good nick when running-on fourth over C&D (good) last month, but suffered heavy defeat on AW 16 days ago and has become far too inconsistent to rely upon.

16/1

14/1

Form: -68288

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Ayr (1m, soft) in June but he hasn't backed that up in two starts over 7f since; record now reads 0-11 and he isn't proven over this far; others stronger.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Rorys Gold

9st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

13-race maiden with an inconsistent profile; suspicion one or two will prove stronger.

16/1

3rd

7

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Rorys Gold

9st 8lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Made a bold bid when runner-up at Ayr (1m, soft) in June but he's not come close to that form in three runs (7f/1m3f) since; mark is sliding but he's now 0-12 and others are more convincing.

25/1

7th

2

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Rorys Gold

9st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Simon Waugh

Runner-up at Ayr (1m, soft) in June but he hasn't backed that up in two starts over 7f since; record now reads 0-11 and he isn't proven over this far; others stronger.

14/1

Form: -99594

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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.
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4th

3

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

13:30 Beverley

Lightning Galaxy

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Weakened into sixth after making the running in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Redcar (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago and now 0-15 but drops from 0-70 grade here and can't be ruled out off latest career-low mark.

9/1

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

16/1

Form: -95499

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Last two wins have been at Ayr, the most recent coming over 1m2f last summer, but she's been well held there on her last two starts; others preferred.
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6th

10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:12 Perth

Zebra Star

10st 7lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Lowly rated three-time Flat winner (7f-1m2f); hasn't managed to beat too many rivals in her last three starts (1m2f-1m3f); no reason to expect better, in a refitted hood, on hurdles debut.

100/1

9th

8

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Zebra Star

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: R Mike Smith

Last two wins have been at Ayr, the most recent coming over 1m2f last summer, but she's been well held there on her last two starts; others preferred.

16/1

9th

9

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Zebra Star

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Dual course winner, the most recent over this trip (Class 6, good to soft) over a year ago; no obvious excuses (form figures 9549) in 2026, but does have a capable 5lb claimer aboard, and further rain could assist; stablemate of Golden Valour.

22/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.50
Straight Forecast £31.93
Tricast £155.00
Trifecta £316.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Idyllic

SPOTLIGHT:

Falaise Blanc

The Sun:

Lightning Galaxy

POSTDATA:

Annandale

Daily Mail:

Hey Havana

Daily Record:

Falaise Blanc

The Star:

Lightning Galaxy

The Times:

Idyllic

The Guardian:

Idyllic

D Express:

Idyllic

Daily Mirror:

Idyllic

Telegraph:

Annandale