August 01 / 20.45 Carlisle

20.45

Good

Neo Handicap (For Pro-Am Female Jockeys) (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5076
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Neo Handicap (For Pro-Am Female Jockeys) (Jockey Club Grassroots Sprint Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.70
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 359760

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has done all his winning over 5f but stays 6f perfectly well; denied clear run and forced to switch wide when respectable sixth over C&D (good to soft) last month; often loses ground at the start, and lost all chance with particularly slow start at York nine days ago; comes with risk attached but lurks on an attractive mark.
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14th

10

(13)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Thirsk

Glorious Rio

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Stella Barclay

held up in rear

25/1

9th

7

(1)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Glorious Rio

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

Course winner (5f; August 2021); now rated 21lb lower than when last successful at Carlisle the following summer; it is difficult to be enthused though by his latest effort at Nottingham (5f, soft; ninth of 11, beaten 8l); others preferred.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 313163 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gained this season's two wins over 7f but is also very well suited by this C&D; remains on career-high mark after last month's Catterick third (7f, good to firm) but ran big race under positive ride there; respected.
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8th

9

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Langholm

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended 2025 below par and yet to hit top form this season, well held in 7f Catterick handicap last time; this course winner needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

10th

14

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Langholm

8st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Michael Dods

Three-time C&D winner who may have needed last month's reappearance run at Thirsk, but this 10yo was soundly beaten and his sole win last season came in a classified race (C&D); others are more compelling.

25/1

13th

10

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Langholm

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Course winner but he ended last season with a poor effort in 7f Newcastle handicap; this veteran has gone well fresh though, so is no forlorn hope on his reappearance.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: -91572

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Came good for Ali Stronge at second attempt, with last-gasp success at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) in May, and was placed in 6f classified at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month; needs to find something extra from 2lb out of the weights here, though.
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9th

9

(6)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Gatwick Kitten

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ed Dunlop

Five wins (5.3f/6f) on turf but he's 0-11 on AW and was down the field here (6f) two weeks ago; has uninspiring form figures beyond sprint trips and is best watched on this step back up to 1m.

12/1

7th

9

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Gatwick Kitten

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Five-time turf winner who has finished placed over 6f at Yarmouth (handicap) and Thirsk (classified) in last two runs; has some form at this track but he's 0-10 on AW and this looks competitive back in this sphere; could be vulnerable.

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Gatwick Kitten

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Multiple sprint winner over 5.5f-6f, mostly on a sound surface; took a step back in the right direction latest but will need to better that effort to win again; each-way player.

5/2

9/2

Form: -71812 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner at Hamilton this season (good to soft/good); posted another good course effort when second in June and went down fighting there on Saturday; will be right in the thick of things if turning out again here.
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14th

7

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including a defeat of Jonny Concrete here on good to firm); creditable in-frame efforts on two of three starts this year without necessarily suggesting he's ready to strike again.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kats Bob

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps (including here on good to firm); encouraging seasonal return at Catterick (6f, good) last month and likely remains in better form than his subsequent Ripon ninth might suggest as he was second home on his side.

11/2

9th

10

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ripon

Kats Bob

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Enthusiastic front-runner who shone for Ruth Carr in 2025, winning five 6f handicaps; fully effective over C&D and he made an encouraging seasonal return at Catterick last week, second of nine having been headed inside the final furlong (6f, good); looks the likeliest leader up the far side if the field split.

7/1

Form: 413425 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Led close home to score at Hamilton (6f, soft) in May and bettered that performance when close second in competitive Class 4 fillies' event over C&D (good to firm) last month; didn't enjoy run over the race over 7f last time; remains very much of interest.
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10th

13

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Iris Dancer

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Eleven turf wins, mostly at Hamilton but once over C&D, on ground ranging from soft to good to firm; weighted to find another race and will be suited by returning to a track with a stiff finish following her persevering fourth at Ayr 13 days ago; thereabouts.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Iris Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Has form at several different venues but is ideally suited by Hamilton, having done nearly all of her winning there; below par last time, failing to back up reappearance effort; 0-9 at Ayr.

10/1

Form: 206723 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Did well in second half of 2021 (three wins) and has been placed on his last two appearances; probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but is suited by a stiff 6f and can make his presence felt.
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6th

4

(7)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kilconquhar

9st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, ridden from 2f out, no extra when switched right inside final furlong

8/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kilconquhar

10st 4lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Ewan Whillans

reared start and slowly away, in rear, headway and midfield against near rail after 2f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden 2f out, no extra from 1f out

7/2

6th

4

(2)

26th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

13:05 Hamilton

Kilconquhar

11st 1lb

J: Miss Alice Stevens

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, held up in behind leaders, shaken up and edged right under 2f out, soon ridden, made no telling impression

5/1

8/1

Form: 738954

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-16 since his 2yo win and not one to rely upon heavily but finished well from poor position to take fourth at Catterick (6f, good to firm) recently and continues to edge down the weights; considered each-way.
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7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

7th

10

(9)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Billian

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Philip Kirby

Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton and Chelmsford last spring, though is just 3-42 overall and recent efforts don't suggest his strike-rate is about to improve; first-time visor made no difference ten days ago.

20/1

11th

13

(9)

23rd Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billian

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

C&D winner last spring who lacks consistency now and was below market expectations here last time; perhaps the switch of headgear will do the trick.

16/1

Form: 992313 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
In good form this season, and followed June's clearcut Nottingham win (6f, good) with close third over C&D (good to soft; raced wide throughout) last month; must be considered.
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4th

13

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Nine-time winner; yet to find his best form in three runs for his new yard but last time was more encouraging and this represents a drop in grade; revival not out of the question.

9/2

4th

8

(6)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Adrian Nicholls

Arrives out of sorts, tried without headgear when only seventh of ten in 6f Hamilton handicap eight days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

3

(11)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Very well treated on form as recent as last July but this 9yo struggled this season on his three runs for Lisa Williamson and it was the same story at Carlisle 12 days ago on his first start for Adrian Nicholls.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-880 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on all three starts this season and seems best on ground slower than good but is sure to appreciate today's drop in grade and has become too well handicapped to rule out.
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13th

19

(10)

1st Nov 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

8st 7lb

J: Kieran Schofield

T: Tim Easterby

prominent towards far side

25/1

12th

12

(5)

14th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Flying Pursuit

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent up the centre, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14 in group

12/1

5th

6

(4)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:29 Ayr

Flying Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along over 1f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance final 110yds, no extra towards finish

13/2

16/1

Form: 34087-

Last run: 348 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only six starts but absent since midfield finish over C&D nearly one year ago and could be considered only if attracting some market support.
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8th

8

(6)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Zen Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, in rear towards near side, ridden up the centre over 2f out, kept on final 110yds, never dangerous

20/1

10th

9

(5)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:45 Carlisle

Zen Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Megan Nicholls

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, pushed along and weakened over 2f out

16/1

Form: 5-0800

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed off basement mark on AW last October but struggled to get competitive when back on turf last month and can't be recommended from out of the weights here.
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11th

12

(3)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:45 Carlisle

Charlemaine

9st 4lb

J: Miss Danielle Mooney

T: Neil Mechie

prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out

50/1

Form: 0-5500 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
0-16 on turf; made pleasing seasonal debut when fifth of 21 at York (6f, good) in June but is yet to build on that; had some excuses at Ayr last time and drops significantly in grade here but still has a fair bit to prove.
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11

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pockley

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Three course wins early in the year and he is now 3lb lower than for the latest of them; dropped down the weights on the back of some disappointing turf runs and he should be a more potent force back under these conditions.

20/1

Non-runners

Pockley

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £104.00
Straight Forecast £87.36
Tricast £2188.39
Trifecta £3187.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Kats Bob

SPOTLIGHT:

Iris Dancer

The Sun:

Gatwick Kitten

The Guardian:

Langholm

The Times:

Billian

POSTDATA:

Somewhere Secret

Telegraph:

Kats Bob

Daily Mirror:

Kats Bob

Daily Record:

Kats Bob

Daily Mail:

Iris Dancer

The Star:

Gatwick Kitten

Daily Express:

Langholm