August 27 / 16.30 Carlisle

16.30

Good

Racing Again Wednesday 9th Sept Handicap (Div I)

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

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 438753

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley (7.5f-1m4f), the most recent coming last August off a 4lb higher mark than today's, and he posted a solid effort when third there over 1m2f two weeks ago; down the field over this C&D in June.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(3)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

14:08 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Multiple course winner who comes here on the back of an emphatic victory in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up 6lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

8/1

1st

2

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Dr Rio

9st 11lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

All six wins in Britain have been at Beverley (7.5f-1m4f), the most recent coming last August off a 4lb higher mark than today's, and he posted a solid effort when third there over 1m2f two weeks ago; down the field over this C&D in June.

10/1

3rd

4

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Dr Rio

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Six-time course winner and a regular here; beaten just over 2l over C&D last month when he was on the back foot after starting slowly; hard to rule out.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -33557 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Below his best in recent starts, including at Ayr last month over 1m2f, but is now 2lb lower than for his C&D success last August, that being his only previous win; cheekpieces removed and can't be discounted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(8)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Taylormade Lad

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Record is only 1-15 and he was a beaten favourite last time; however, finished a good second off 6lb higher in this race last year (soft) and holds a fighting chance back here.

11/2

2nd

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Taylormade Lad

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Below his best in recent starts, including at Ayr last month over 1m2f, but is now 2lb lower than for his C&D success last August, that being his only previous win; cheekpieces removed and can't be discounted.

5/1

7th

2

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Taylormade Lad

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Back to the mark off which he won at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last August; finished third in his first two runs this year but not at the same level on his last two starts; drops in trip/grade and could bounce back to form.

6/1

13/2

Form: 353326

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden but he was in good form prior to a lesser effort at Redcar (1m1f, good to firm) last month; may be able to bounce back but others appeal more for win purposes.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:13 Hamilton

Off Spin

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to get home over 1m5f last time; generally consistent otherwise this term and has place possibilities back down in trip/class; however, harder to put top of the list, being 0-21.

15/2

5th

11

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Off Spin

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

20-race maiden who tackles his longest trip to date; however, he's run some good races this year, two of them here (1m2f, soft/good), and he was runner-up at Thirsk (1m4f, good) on Monday; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

2nd

3

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

14:21 Thirsk

Off Spin

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Is 0-19 but largely running well this season, third of seven in 1m3f handicap at Carlisle last time; one to consider from an easing mark.

5/1

Form: -04445

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
43-race maiden who was beaten 9l when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (1m5f, good) four weeks ago; best watched out of the handicap.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of Markinch

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Longstanding maiden under both codes who's into the veteran stage; would need something dramatic to happen if she's to make it 45th-time lucky.

50/1

4th

9

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Star Of Markinch

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Gary Rutherford

43-race maiden who was beaten 9l when fifth of nine at Musselburgh (1m5f, good) four weeks ago; best watched out of the handicap.

33/1

12/1

Form: 41-970 C

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Course winner last May and he doubled his tally when winning at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last September; however, he's been well beaten in three starts this year, including at Ayr (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) on his first start since wind surgery.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Hill O Rue

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won twice on turf last year (1m1f/1m2f) but has become disappointing this season (unplaced all five starts) and has lots to prove on first AW start since 2024.

14/1

6th

3

(2)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hill O Rue

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Scored at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last September but he's struggled in four runs since and latest was at Carlisle (1m3f, good) last month; now 3lb lower than for his last win but he needs major revival back in trip; wears tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

1

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Hill O Rue

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Course winner last May and he doubled his tally when winning at Beverley (1m2f, soft) last September; however, he's been well beaten in three starts this year, including at Ayr (1m2f, good; first-time tongue-tie) on his first start since wind surgery.

12/1

Form: 883278

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in France (1m/9.5f); beaten 12l when second of five at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month and he's struggled in both starts since; this drop back in trip may help but others are preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(4)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:13 Ayr

Speechman

8st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

His second at Catterick in July was a remote one and he's finished down the field on his three starts since; others are preferred.

25/1

6th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Speechman

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner in France (1m/9.5f); beaten 12l when second of five at Catterick (2m, good to firm) last month and he's struggled in both starts since; this drop back in trip may help but others are preferred.

16/1

Form: -02122 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Off the mark when winning a classified event by 8l at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) last month and he's since posted two good runner-up efforts in handicap company, including when bumping into a subsequent winner at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; makes the shortlist.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:13 Hamilton

Hansteen

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Low-mileage 3yo who was disappointing last time; has reasonably solid results otherwise since dropped to Class 6, notwithstanding two short-priced defeats that followed a 1m4f win; may rebound.

12/1

7th

6

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:30 Carlisle

Hansteen

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Off the mark when winning a classified event by 8l at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) last month and he's since posted two good runner-up efforts in handicap company, including when bumping into a subsequent winner at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; makes the shortlist.

5/2

2nd

4

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Hansteen

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Went close when upped to 1m4f on his handicap debut at Ripon before winning a classified at Pontefract by 8l next time (made all); posted another good effort back in handicap company at Southwell (1m3f, AW) 12 days ago but is 5lb higher; makes the shortlist.

5/4

Form: 441412

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Vampire Slayer, Riddikulus, Due To Shine

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.90
Straight Forecast £14.10
Tricast £53.77
Trifecta £54.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hansteen

The Times:

Riddikulus

RP RATINGS:

Taylormade Lad

The Sun:

Off Spin

SPOTLIGHT:

Vampire Slayer

D Express:

Dr Rio

The Guardian:

Riddikulus

Daily Mirror:

Riddikulus

Daily Mail:

Hansteen

The Star:

Hansteen

Daily Record:

Hansteen

Telegraph:

Taylormade Lad