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Cengiz Sadik Memorial Handicap Chase (For The Cengiz Sadik Memorial Trophy)

  • Prize money: £4726.49
  • 2m 5f 34y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Cengiz Sadik Memorial Handicap Chase (For The Cengiz Sadik Memorial Trophy)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -57454 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
0-6 over fences and has yet to click for this yard; had little chance from out of the handicap last time, however, and this represents his easiest task for a while; watch for market support.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

14:15 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

10st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Won twice over hurdles for Stuart Crawford, latterly at Ayr (2m4f) in November 2024; has gone the wrong way and competes from 14lb out of the handicap on this fourth run for current trainer, having had wind surgery since latest; by far the least likely candidate.

33/1

5th

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:41 Perth

Kinbara Firstdraft

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Leonard Kerr

Won two handicap hurdles for Stuart Crawford but he's not looking as good over fences and was behind Garde Des Champs here last time.

14/1

Form: 47175- D

Last run: 140 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
He has a solid 4-13 strike-rate over fences, but after a wide-margin win at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February he suffered two heavy defeats in the spring; has mainly been kept away from soft ground so the forecast rain is a concern and the betting may help assess his readiness for this return.
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5th

5

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Bravethewaves

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Seized the initiative, already having the race in safe keeping when left clear at the second last, at Doncaster (2m3f, good; from 9lb lower) in February; well beaten at Southwell subsequently and likely to face competition for the lead here; close to a career best required.

5/1

7th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Bravethewaves

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

None too consistent but he made it 4-12 over fences when scoring by 20l at Doncaster (2m3f, good; was left clear late on) and he's only 4lb higher for this return to hurdles; still comes with risks given overall profile and he's 0-9 in this discipline.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-11PP C

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Immediate impact for this yard when a convincing winner at Hexham (3m) in May and followed up off 8lb higher here (about 3m1f, also good) three weeks later; pulled up in two subsequent starts here over the summer, after which he had wind surgery; has some soft-ground form and won't mind if this turns into a test.
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3

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Started off for James Moffatt with two good-ground wins in May, the latter over C&D; ran as though something was amiss here three weeks ago but could still have more improvement to come for new stable if quickly back on song; cheekpieces (worn twice in 2024) are given another whirl.

5/1

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Halfway House Lad

11st 3lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

2-2 since joining James Moffatt, latest win over C&D last month (good); up another 7lb (15lb rise in total) but should go well again.

5/2

Form: 46P-52

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Novice handicap chase winner but he wasn't the most consistent for Christian Williams; makes a quick return having signed off for that yard with fair second at Stratford (about 3m3f, good to firm) last Thursday; would probably welcome rain turning this into a stamina test and a popular win for his new owner can't be ruled out.
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2nd

4

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

19:36 Stratford

Illogical Logic

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Last season ended on a low note, as he wasn't in much form before pulling up here in April behind Yes And Yes; the cheekpieces returned for his June run and he perhaps went off too hard having been clear at one stage (often front runs); has wellbeing issues to address, but he's on a handy mark and Jack Tudor is back aboard replacing a 7lb claimer (up top last three races).

9/2

5th

4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:50 Newton Abbot

Illogical Logic

11st 5lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Ended last season with three poor runs but is now 3lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) in cheekpieces just over a year ago and might be boosted by the returning headgear.

12/1

Form: U-UP72

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Had shown precious little over the preceding 12 months until turning a page with 40-1 second to Aill Dubh over C&D (good) last month; 1lb nudge for that fast-finishing neck defeat looks very fair but significant rain would cast a long shadow (has been a multiple non-runner due to soft conditions).
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2nd

8

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 6lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Well handicapped on old form but failed to complete three consecutive races in April-June and was well beaten here (2m1f) on Saturday; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

6

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

16:57 Cartmel

Blazing Court

10st 11lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Won off 16lb higher at Worcester (2m4f, good) in August 2024 but he's lost his way and has failed to complete in his last three runs; has lots to prove and he needs a major revival on this big drop back in trip.

33/1

Form: -67P25 CD BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All three of his wins over fences have been gained here, including the last two editions of this race (soft and good ground); now 8lb lower after some lesser efforts but he went close off this mark here (about 3m1f; no headgear) last month and wasn't beaten far in cheekpieces behind Aill Dubh, Blazing Court and Path Of Stars over C&D two days later; headgear off again and he won't mind what the weather does; contender.
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5th

6

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Judicial Review

10st 7lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Gained all three chase wins at this track (2m5f-3m1f); bounced back from two lacklustre efforts when staying on to go close here (3m1f, good; usual tongue-tie/blinkers left off) on Saturday and remains well handicapped but it's hard to predict whether he'll be in the right mood again; wears cheekpieces for first time since 2024.

6/1

2nd

9

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Judicial Review

10st 7lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Gained all three chase wins at this track (2m5f-3m1f) and has slipped to a dangerous mark but looked out of sorts on both starts here last month (2m5f/3m1f) and now has questions to answer.

10/1

Form: 34-426 BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 3-5124 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough when winning over hurdles here (2m6f, good) in May and it was an encouraging chase debut when she was beaten less than 2l by a couple of these over C&D last month; would need to prove she can handle soft ground should the heavens have opened, but otherwise of interest.
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4th

7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Path Of Stars

10st 6lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

1-16 over hurdles, having gained a hard-fought course win (2m6f, good) in May; evidently well suited by this track but will need to find hidden reserves to overcome a 4lb higher mark on this chasing debut.

12/1

2nd

12

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Path Of Stars

10st 9lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Seamus Mullins

Off the mark at the 15th attempt over hurdles, over C&D (good) last month; 4lb higher but should give a good account in her follow-up bid.

6/1

Form: 31-441 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Point winner who scored over fences at Newcastle (about 3m, good to soft) in March and made all over C&D (good) last month; had Blazing Court, Path Of Stars and Judicial Review close behind that day but a 2lb nudge is no reason to dismiss him.
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1st

9

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Aill Dubh

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

One of two to pull clear of the others when opening account at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in March, and both subsequent fourths (3m/3m1f; latter was here) were perfectly respectable; may benefit from this drop back in trip; no surprise if he features.

7/1

4th

9

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Aill Dubh

10st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Micky Hammond

Newcastle winner in March (2m7f, good to soft) who was a fair fourth of eight at Perth last time (3m, good to soft); a possible.

6/1

Form: 466

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: P-8666

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
His last two starts were better than his first two this year, but he still needs much more and is 5lb out of the handicap.
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6th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

19:34 Market Rasen

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Sole win in 68 career starts did at least come over fences but he's not in much form and 10lb out of the weights.

40/1

6th

10

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Fast Deal

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Michael Chapman

Well beaten on both starts this year (3m1f/2m3f) and makes no appeal from 10lb out of the handicap.

100/1

Betting Forcast

25/1 Kinbara Firstdraft, 25/1 Bravethewaves, 9/1 Halfway House Lad, 13/2 Illogical Logic, 9/2 Blazing Court, 6/1 Judicial Review, 5/1 Roi Du Roume, 5/1 Path Of Stars, 4/1 Aill Dubh, 10/1 Scoro, 100/1 Fast Deal

Verdict

Scoro needs monitoring in the market, but as it stands Aill Dubh’s race over C&D last month may hold the key to this. Blazing Court and Path Of Stars are feared but would have a going query if the ground turns soft. That doesn’t apply to JUDICIAL REVIEW, however, and he can win this race for the third time at the chief expense of Aill Dubh. It will be interesting to see if Roi Du Roume’s regular backers are out in force again and he’s also respected, while an emotional success for Illogical Logic isn’t out of the question.[Richard Russell]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Judicial Review

POSTDATA:

Aill Dubh

Daily Mail:

Roi Du Roume

Daily Mirror:

Path Of Stars

D Express:

Illogical Logic

The Star:

Roi Du Roume

RP RATINGS:

Judicial Review

The Guardian:

Judicial Review

The Sun:

Judicial Review

The Times:

Aill Dubh

Telegraph:

Aill Dubh

Daily Record:

Aill Dubh