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Hadwins Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3881.53
  • 3m 1f 83y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Hadwins Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 9-5453 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner over 2m6f; remains on a workable mark after last month's creditable third over that trip here (good) and will be favoured by the forecast rain; major player.
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3rd

3

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:12 Cartmel

Secret Secret

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Three-time C&D winner, including last two editions of this race; would appeal sightly more on ground slower than good but his fourth here (3m1f, good) two starts ago was a good effort and his well-held fifth over C&D last month came in a much stronger race than this; high on the list.

7/2

5th

13

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Secret Secret

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Three wins over 2m6f from ten races at Cartmel, all on softer than good; tends to pop up once a year and latest run was a return to near his best; considered despite being 5lb above his highest winning mark; yard runs three.

8/1

Form: 6643

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 95

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No Results Found

Form: -06786 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

8th

8

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Dusky Days

11st 4lb

J: Miss Ella Holland

T: James Moffatt

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

16/1

Form: 76-310

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
As good as ever when scoring at Southwell (3m, good) in June, but was well below that form on latest outing and was reportedly unsuited by rain-softened ground when disappointing on only previous visit to Cartmel.
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11th

7

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Larkfield Lusive

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Back-to-back wins (2m4f/2m7f) last summer and went in again at Southwell a month ago (3m, good; made most); didn't win with all that much in hand but only went up 4lb.

5/1

1st

6

2nd Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:30 Southwell

Larkfield Lusive

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: L J Morgan

Recorded back-to-back wins at Perth (2m4f) and Market Rasen (2m7f) last summer; should strip fitter for his first run after nearly nine months off when third at Kelso (2m5f, good) last month and holds claims.

11/2

Form: PB-21P

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin chase winner at Kelso (2m7f, good) in May, but pulled up after jumping poorly on next outing and now back hurdling; has something to prove but was placed off today's mark here (2m6f, soft) last summer.
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2

13th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:42 Hexham

Killybegs Jet Lady

11st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Had two of these behind (including Passengerontheship, one of three next-time winners in the race) when second over C&D in early May (good); easy Kelso success since was the form equal of that effort, if too full of early errors for maximum comfort; career-high mark now.

7/4

1st

4

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:47 Kelso

Killybegs Jet Lady

11st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Winning Irish pointer; yet to score under rules but she is proving reliable and comes here after a good second of 13 in 3m handicap chase at Hexham 22 days ago; very much one to consider off an unchanged mark.

5/2

Form: 7P69-4

Last run: 108 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won readily off today's mark at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in November and is unexposed over staying trips, but was not firing on all cylinders when last seen in the spring; needs to have been refreshed by 108-day break.
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4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Getaway Master

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

No reason to recommend on strength of modest efforts this year at Chepstow and Hexham (twice); however, the handicapper has cut him some slack, and he sits just 1lb higher than when winning readily at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) last November; best form is on soft/heavy.

16/1

Form: 73-P14 C BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Came good at ninth attempt, drawing 13l clear to score here (2m6f, good) in June; managed only fourth (just behind Secret Secret) off new mark here last month but might have untapped potential over this new trip.
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4th

7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:12 Cartmel

Seeyainthesuninn

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Came good at ninth attempt, drawing 13l clear to score over C&D (good) last month; hiked up 10lb for that and too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but still an obvious one to consider.

5/2

1st

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Seeyainthesuninn

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Has shown bits of form that give him claims, such as when third at Perth (2m4f, good) in April, but pulled up at Hexham (2m7f, good) last month; his mark continues to fall but he needs to show more consistency.

20/1

Form: 76-232 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Placed over 2m6f on good ground here on all three starts for new stable this season, but has stamina to prove over this new trip and the forecast rain is probably not in his favour.
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2nd

7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:42 Cartmel

Masterminding

11st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Beaten over 19l when third over C&D last month and now 0-8 over hurdles but ran big race when second over C&D (good) on stable debut in May and has strong claims if judged on that performance.

4/1

3rd

8

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:27 Cartmel

Masterminding

11st 3lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

0-15 under rules but showed improved form on his stable debut when runner-up over C&D (good) last month, following five months off; should come on from that outing and run well.

4/1

Form: 466-76

Last run: 84 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Gained all three rules wins over 2m7f at Hexham; out of form this year, looking unenthusiastic on latest start in June; too risky.
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7

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 13lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Three-time C&D winner, most recently off 5lb higher in October (good to soft); well below best this year, though, and looked unenthusiastic when last of six over C&D (first run after wind operation) a fortnight ago.

16/1

6th

7

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 3lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Three C&D wins, the most recent when keeping on well to repel Lelantos (from 2lb higher) last October; struggling for form in 2026 and has undergone further wind surgery since his last appearance five weeks ago; isn't the likeliest.

10/1

Form: -F3113 CD BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to win over C&D (good) in May and followed up over fences here (3m1f, good) a month later; posted another good effort over fences here on latest outing and has possibilities, despite new career-high mark.
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3rd

7

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Kingofthegame

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Came good with game hurdle win here (3m1f, good) in May and fended off Star Turn to follow up in C&D (good) chase three weeks ago; makes obvious appeal in current form.

3/1

Form: 445-42

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Went close off 1lb lower at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) last month; also suited by this track but now 0-33 over hurdles; others appeal more.
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2nd

10

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:25 Market Rasen

Star Vantage

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ran fairly well for fourth at Hexham (2m7f, good) but that made it 0-35; not hard to take on.

14/1

4th

9

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Star Vantage

10st 11lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Rebecca Menzies

Belied 40-1 odds when fourth from out of the weights in quite valuable series final at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in March but was well beaten when tried in a visor in April (2m4f) and is now 0-31 over hurdles; sports refitted cheekpieces here; not the percentage call.

16/1

Form: 7934

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 78

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No Results Found

Form: 58684-

Last run: 283 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all six hurdling starts for Georgina Nicholls and absent since 41l defeat in first-time cheekpieces in the autumn; tries new trip and headgear on this stable debut; considered only if lively in the betting.
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6

19th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 5

15:48 Ffos Las

Another Pearl

10st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Georgina Nicholls

Soundly beaten in her first two handicaps (2m6f/2m7f) and competes from 3lb out the weights here; needs combination of first-time cheekpieces and switch to slow ground to enable huge improvement.

14/1

8th

10

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:21 Market Rasen

Another Pearl

10st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Georgina Nicholls

Glimmers of promise in novices (2m-2m3f) and reportedly resented the fast ground when tailed off on handicap debut (2m6f); only 11-1 for that and could be given another chance.

16/1

Betting Forcast

9/2 Secret Secret, 6/1 Frisky Whiskey, 12/1 Dusky Days, 12/1 Larkfield Lusive, 12/1 Killybegs Jet Lady, 20/1 Getaway Master, 13/2 Seeyainthesuninn, 15/2 Masterminding, 25/1 Robert DOres, 13/2 Kingofthegame, 9/1 Star Vantage, 14/1 Fortunes Dawn, 14/1 Another Pearl

Non-runners

Stiletto

Verdict

The forecast rain will suit three-time course winner Secret Secret and, from a workable mark, he is not opposed lightly. However, the most interesting runner is arguably handicap debutante FRISKY WHISKEY (nap), who kept on well for third in a 2m6f novice here last month. That form has recently been boosted by the runner-up and Brian Ellison’s mare is open to significant further improvement over today’s longer trip. Kingofthegame also makes the shortlist.[Chris Wilson]

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Secret Secret

SPOTLIGHT:

Frisky Whiskey

Telegraph:

Kingofthegame

TOPSPEED:

Getaway Master

POSTDATA:

Star Vantage

Daily Record:

Masterminding

WEST COUNTRY:

Stiletto

The Times:

Frisky Whiskey

The Sun:

Frisky Whiskey

Daily Mirror:

Kingofthegame

D Express:

Getaway Master

The Guardian:

Secret Secret

Daily Mail:

Secret Secret

The Star:

Secret Secret