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HeavyCartmel Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3247.81
- 2m 1f 46y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 64940-
Last run: 121 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
30th Nov 2023 Good 2m 2f 40y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Runner-up in selling handicap hurdle last month but well beaten on the Flat twice since, and his record over fences is not convincing; blinkers fitted for first time since 2021; too risky. |
16/1 |
|
10th 6 (7) |
18th Nov 2023 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
towards rear, headway and prominent after 4f |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: P0-548
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Not in flying form earlier this year but all three career wins have been at Cartmel, the last two over fences; the concern is the conditions as he does enjoy significant cut underfoot. |
6/1 |
|
4th 10 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 207y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
All three wins have been at Cartmel and he'll be of greater interest around there this summer; last to complete at Ayr in the race won by Dance Thief. |
25/1 |
|
4th 5 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
All three wins have been at Cartmel; always behind on return from break at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) last month; sliding down the weights but hard to fancy. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 67-90
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
20th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 0y |
11st 1lb |
Absent since winning at Kilbeggan a year ago; might prefer better ground and is entitled to need the run; however, she is only 4lb higher than for her win and is worth a market check with Oran McGill claiming a valuable 5lb. |
8/1 |
|
1st 12 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, led 3 out, pushed along and clear before last, ridden and kept on run-in |
33/1 |
|
1st 12 |
24th Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 50y |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, led 3 out, pushed along and clear before last, ridden and kept on run-in |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /88-62
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 6 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
held up in rear, always behind, pulled up after 4 out |
33/1 |
|
0 3 |
3rd Oct 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won over fences for Ruth Jefferson last year but was sold out of that stable after a disappointing run in May and was safely held on stable debut the following month; returns from break with quite a bit to prove. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 062-54
Last run: 4 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
25th Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won over C&D in June (good to soft) and runner-up to Rory's Story in his only subsequent chase start; however, he was very disappointing over hurdles here on Saturday. |
14/1 |
|
6th 7 |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Latest chase win on this track (2m1f, good to soft; several wins on good) in June; creditable hurdle run the time before but below best in this sphere subsequently, including over C&D latest; needs revival. |
8/1 |
|
10 |
21st Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Six-time chase winner, who won here (2m1f, good to soft) in June and was runner-up back at this track on Saturday; his hurdling defeat at Uttoxeter on penultimate run was in an unsatisfactory race (most flights omitted) and he's not ruled out back in this sphere. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: F66U5- BF
Last run: 133 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Three course wins over 2m6f; below par in two races before finishing fifth behind Evenwood Sonofagun here on Monday; has to step up. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Gained three of his five hurdling wins over C&D; would appeal more on ground slower than good but last month's low-key reappearance run ought to have teed him up for this return to Cartmel; no surprise if he features. |
4/1 |
|
9th 11 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 6f 151y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won here in 2023 but probably better known as a Cartmel regular now (gained last two wins there); off since a poor run in November and might be of greater interest when back at Cartmel and with this outing behind him. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5/02-2
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 1f 61y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
23-race maiden; beaten 24l over hurdles here on Saturday; pulled up at Catterick in February when last seen over fences; a long way out of the handicap and others stronger. |
25/1 |
|
8th 9 |
24th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
22-race maiden; tried chasing to no avail earlier in the year; well beaten back over hurdles last twice; 4lb out of the handicap; others stronger. |
50/1 |
|
10th 14 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Second off lowly mark on heavy ground last summer but has not shown a great deal since and is 7lb out of the weights here; tongue-tie removed. |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 674-26
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (5) |
29th Aug 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
midfield, no impression from 3f out |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 |
25th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
4/1 |
Verdict
Coeur Aimant performed well over C&D two starts ago and on heavy ground last time, so he has plenty in his favour as he bids for a breakthrough success. However, this drop back in trip should not be a problem for versatile 8yo IDILICO, who has dropped back down to his last winning hurdle mark and comes here after a good effort on the Flat three weeks ago. Pittsburg also has a part to play.[Chris Wilson]