July 02 / 16.01 Cartmel

16.01

Good To Soft

Derian House Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4145.58
  • 3m 1f 83y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Derian House Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.10
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 7219-4 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) in February and fair fourth from 2lb out of the handicap in a Class 2 over this C&D (good) last time; drops back in grade today and runs off his proper mark; could be involved.
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Verdict Starting price

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:30 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 2lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won twice here in 2023; respectable efforts this year but not as good as he was; 10lb out of the weights.

16/1

10th

14

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:22 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 5lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Dual course winner in 2023; kept on for fourth over C&D (good to soft; also suited by soft/heavy) in May and subsequent Hexham second was also very respectable but he's no longer the force of old.

14/1

4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

18:50 Hexham

Our Sam

11st 1lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

C&D winner in 2023; well below best form over the last year or so but at least took a step back in right direction when keeping-on fourth at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) ten days ago.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 7681-3

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a win at Stratford (3m2f, good to soft) in April and good third there (3m2f, good) next time; subsequently sold out of Tim Vaughan's yard for £3,000 and she's respected on her stable debut.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Shantou Sunset

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Returned from layoff with low-key run in February but was placed twice under Leah Noreci here last summer (3m1f/2m6f) and seems very versatile regarding ground; can't be ignored.

12/1

4th

7

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Shantou Sunset

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Returned from layoff with low-key run in February but was placed twice under Leah Noreci here last summer (3m1f/2m6f) and seems very versatile regarding ground; can't be ignored.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: P48-51 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt under rules over C&D (good) in May; has also shown promise on good to soft; he's unexposed over staying trips and could play a leading role up 6lb for last time.
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9

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Strike Of Lighting

10st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: George Bewley

Now only 1lb higher than when winning at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in spring 2023 and made quite encouraging return from 575-day absence in C&D race won by Man Of Action in June, albeit looking held before falling heavily at the final flight; not ruled out.

16/1

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Strike Of Lighting

10st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Registered sole win at Cartmel (2m6f) two years ago; returns from 19-month absence; the betting may prove best guide to expectations.

25/1

Form: 039-27

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of his 20 starts and was merely mid-division at Tipperary (3m, good to yielding) last time, but it wasn't a bad run and two starts ago he was second of 17 at Cork (3m1f, yielding); not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Kingston Kid

10st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Well handicapped on old Irish form but lightly raced and disappointing in recent years; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

5th

8

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:39 Chepstow

Kingston Kid

10st 10lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

Well handicapped on old Irish form but lightly raced and disappointing in recent years; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers.

50/1

Form: 37P-68

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Represents last year's winning yard and she's one to watch in the betting in first-time blinkers having made the journey from Northern Ireland; however, she's hard to fancy on recent evidence.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

16:01 Cartmel

Light Heidi

10st 7lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Noel C Kelly

Represents last year's winning yard and she's one to watch in the betting in first-time blinkers having made the journey from Northern Ireland; however, she's hard to fancy on recent evidence.

14/1

8th

11

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 60y

14:55 Downpatrick

Light Heidi

11st 5lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Noel C Kelly

prominent

14/1

16

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

20:00 Down Royal

Light Heidi

11st 7lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Noel C Kelly

Form: 8P-311

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Hexham (2m7f, good) on June 3 in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and easily made all there (2m7f, good) last Sunday; won on soft going in a point; a 7lb penalty may not stop her if her fine form continues.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:52 Market Rasen

Classic Lady

10st 6lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Mark Walford

Tailed-off favourite at Cartmel early last month but that may have come too soon, seven days after she completed a Hexham double (both 2m7f, good; one of them under Paddy Barlow); lightly raced under rules and this soft-ground point winner could have more to offer.

100/30

6th

13

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

16:01 Cartmel

Classic Lady

10st 7lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Won at Hexham (2m7f, good) on June 3 in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and easily made all there (2m7f, good) last Sunday; won on soft going in a point; a 7lb penalty may not stop her if her fine form continues.

2/1

1st

4

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:15 Hexham

Classic Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

didn't always jump with fluency, made all, went clear before last, ridden run-in, comfortably

11/4

Form: 73554- CD

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won twice here in 2021 and he tumbled down the weights last year; trainer's horses often go well fresh but he needs to turn things around on this first outing since last November.
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5th

3

30th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Native Fighter

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Moffatt

Dual course winner (3m1f/2m6f) on good ground but the latest was nearly three years ago; tailed off behind Pateen last time and presumably rejected by Charlotte Jones who rides stablemate Secret Secret.

20/1

8th

2

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

17:45 Cartmel

Native Fighter

11st 11lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

midfield

20/1

Form: PU0-3F

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and he was a mid-race faller in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Hexham a fortnight ago; however, prior to that he was a good third at Newcastle (2m7f, good) and is capable of being thereabouts.
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5

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

16:01 Cartmel

Nikgarde

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

Inconsistent and he was a mid-race faller in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Hexham a fortnight ago; however, prior to that he was a good third at Newcastle (2m7f, good) and is capable of being thereabouts.

9/1

6

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:20 Hexham

Nikgarde

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: James Ewart

in touch with leaders, not fluent 2nd, fell 8th

9/2

Form: 411-9U D

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at Newcastle in May when back from some time off and he unseated mid-race at Market Rasen nine days ago; something to prove regarding current form but he won two in a row last autumn and is not written off.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:35 Pontefract

Balkotic

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Thorough stayer but he's been well held over hurdles (3m-3m3f) in his three starts this year and his last Flat run was in June 2022; others preferred.

25/1

5th

6

(4)

14th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:35 Pontefract

Balkotic

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

raced in second behind clear leader, dropped to last halfway, no chance over 4f out, tailed off

25/1

3rd

4

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:27 Sedgefield

Balkotic

10st 8lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, lost ground before 4th, dropped to last after 3 out, soon weakened

10/1

Form: 5P-U05

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall and he took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Perth (3m, good to soft) recently, but he needs to take another here in reapplied cheekpieces if he's to come out on top.
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Verdict Starting price

9

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:20 Hexham

Colonel Manderson

10st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: William Young Jnr

towards rear

66/1

9

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:20 Hexham

Colonel Manderson

10st 11lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: William Young Jnr

towards rear

66/1

10th

7

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Colonel Manderson

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: William Young Jnr

Won a C&D handicap in September 2023; has been pulled up in four of his five starts since, including in a point; plenty to prove.

50/1

Form: 551-P5

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made a winning return from a break at Wetherby (3m, good to soft) in April but pulled up/well beaten the next twice and a revival is required.
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3

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 9lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Joanne Foster

Strong stayer who notched up three wins from February to April, though took a backward step last time over C&D off this mark; however, she's not out of this if repeating previous efforts with Oscar Palmer taking a valuable 3lb off her back.

15/2

4th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Dillarchie

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

In fine form having won her last three races, one at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) and the others over 3m3f on good at Sedgefield (Wee Alki second on both occasions); up 7lb for latest win, but a possible.

7/1

1st

3

10th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:13 Sedgefield

Dillarchie

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Joanne Foster

Repelled Wee Alki here three weeks ago and now has form figures of 1431 over C&D; a 3lb rise shouldn't be too damaging.

7/4

Form: 7-6P50

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Tailed off over 2m1f here on Friday; tackles a different trip today but he was also tailed off when he raced over 3m at Down Royal in May.
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8th

8

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:50 Downpatrick

Wee Jerry

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Longstanding maiden over hurdles and beaten more than 20l in his two handicap chases.

20/1

6th

13

18th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:33 Tramore

Wee Jerry

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Low-grade maiden hurdler continues to struggle off basement mark and plenty of improvement needed from chase debut run at Downpatrick three starts ago.

16/1

9th

14

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Wee Jerry

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden after 20 hurdle starts has to find some improvement from somewhere.

25/1

Form: P-7000

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Maiden who was tailed off in Ireland in her first two handicaps, and same story here on Friday in first-time cheekpieces (retained).
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10

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

16:01 Cartmel

Social Distancing

10st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Neill McCluskey

Maiden who was tailed off in Ireland in her first two handicaps, and same story here on Friday in first-time cheekpieces (retained).

66/1

10th

8

30th Jun 2023

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

16:47 Cartmel

Social Distancing

11st 4lb

J: B P Kennedy

T: Neill McCluskey

Maiden; unplaced all seven hurdle starts; beaten a long way (at huge odds) in both handicaps in Ireland; cheekpieces now fitted.

33/1

19th

25

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 130y

15:25 Punchestown

Social Distancing

10st 13lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Neill McCluskey

50-1 for her recent handicap debut at Limerick and ran accordingly; no appeal despite a good jockey booking.

100/1

Form: -15213 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Fakenham (2m4f, good) in May and back on the scoresheet at Fontwell (3m2f, good) a fortnight ago; well-beaten third here (2m6f, good to soft) on Friday; could leave that latest run behind when back on better ground.
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9

21st Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

17:30 Plumpton

Baby Sham

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Seamus Mullins

midfield, dropped to rear 8th, detached 5 out, pulled up before 4 out

12/1

9th

12

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:05 Fontwell

Baby Sham

10st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Seamus Mullins

midfield

16/1

10th

16

7th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:12 Stratford

Baby Sham

10st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Seamus Mullins

Won twice over hurdles in spring 2023 (2m4f/3m2f) but has lost her way in this sphere and, although she made the frame on the Flat in July, she makes only limited appeal from 11lb out of the weights here.

33/1

Non-runners

Nikgarde, Balkotic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £62.90
Straight Forecast £54.73
Tricast £224.99
Trifecta £329.90

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Shantou Sunset

POSTDATA:

Classic Lady

SPOTLIGHT:

Strike Of Lighting

The Times:

Kingston Kid

RP RATINGS:

Strike Of Lighting

D Express:

Kingston Kid

Telegraph:

Shantou Sunset

The Star:

Shantou Sunset

Daily Record:

Shantou Sunset

Daily Mirror:

Classic Lady

The Sun:

Classic Lady