June 28 / 15.40 Cartmel

15.40

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MKM Building Supplies Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3617.48
  • 2m 5f 34y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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MKM Building Supplies Handicap Chase

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 35-413

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over fences at second attempt, making all to win comfortably at Stratford (2m1f, good) this month; not in same form when remote third at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) six days later but has had a longer break before this race and could have untapped potential over the longer trip.
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14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 0P47-6 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Left Gordon Elliott after some disappointing efforts in the autumn and has not shown a great deal on his four starts for Paul Robson but will appreciate today's ease in grade, and it's worth remembering his career-best perfomance was over this C&D.
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7

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Hexham

Arctic Ambition

11st 4lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Paul Robson

in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th

33/1

6th

1

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Arctic Ambition

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

10yo who has been pulled up the last twice but he ran well for a fair way over hurdles last time following a break, over a 3m trip that probably stretches him; now 2lb lower than when runner-up over fences at Cartmel last June and he's not written off.

16/1

9

21st Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Ayr

Arctic Ambition

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

It's now 13 starts since his last success and he was tried in blinkers when pulled up in 2m5f Cartmel handicap chase in August; others appeal more.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: /2/9-4 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Shaped with significant promise when fourth on last month's chasing debut at Kelso (2m7f, good to soft), his second run since a long absence, and the cheekpieces he wore for both hurdling wins in 2022 and refitted today; high on the list.
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2nd

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Goodtimes Badtimes

11st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed in three good-ground chases last year, most notably when close second at Sedgefield (2m5f) in October, but has looked out of sorts lately; leap of faith to support him.

10/1

2

31st Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle

Goodtimes Badtimes

11st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Placed in three good-ground chases last year, most notably when close second at Sedgefield (2m5f) in October, but has looked out of sorts lately; leap of faith to support him.

10/1

2

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Goodtimes Badtimes

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Made it 0-5 over fences when pulled up at Catterick last month but this course hurdle winner was running well in chases previously, finishing second at Sedgefield two starts ago; in the mix if bouncing back.

15/2

Form: P045-3 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner in summer 2022 (2m5f/2m1f); generally very disappointing since but was placed off much-reduced mark over C&D (good to soft) last month and is another 2lb lower now; can't be ruled out.
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1

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Dr Sanderson

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Had a break since latest 21l defeat at Cartmel, which was only three days after finishing a close third there; this mark is manageable but Cartmel suits and his record here isn't great.

8/1

4th

6

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:15 Cartmel

Dr Sanderson

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

prominent, mistake 2 out, weakened after last

5/2

3rd

4

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:35 Cartmel

Dr Sanderson

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

prominent, raced in second from 4th, kept on run-in, not pace to challenge

7/2

Form: 125-83

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Kept on for very respectable third at Hexham (1m7f, good) this month and is unexposed over this sort of trip but has not yet made any further progress since his win off a lowly mark a year ago; others preferred.
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7th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Kicksaftersix

11st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Three wins over C&D on good ground last season, including in this race, his mark going up 14lb as a result; won over 1m7f off his new mark here last time; up another 4lb but should again be competitive.

3/1

1st

11

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Kicksaftersix

10st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Martin Todhunter

Won three in a row over 3m here last spring (good/good to soft); returned from an absence with encouraging sixth over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) recently; however, he may well find today's trip inadequate.

10/1

6th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

14:23 Carlisle

Kicksaftersix

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

In excellent form over fences last spring, winning three times at Hexham (3m, good/good to soft); can cope with drop back in trip for this first hurdling start since 2022 but has fitness to prove after 294-day layoff.

9/1

Form: 9P4-63

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gave good account when third at Bangor (2m4f, good) three weeks ago, despite racing a bit too freely, but is 0-10 under rules now and needs to take another step forward today.
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4th

5

4th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

17:28 Sedgefield

Rorys Story

10st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has been getting her act together over fences and the breakthrough came at Cartmel (2m1f) in July on her penultimate start; stayed on from the rear when third of eight over that C&D (also good) ten days ago; this sort of trip is probably worth exploring again.

3/1

3rd

8

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Rorys Story

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

The breakthrough had been coming and he was much too good for Pittsburg over C&D (good) a month ago; 7lb higher but something appears to have clicked.

7/2

1st

6

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:10 Cartmel

Rorys Story

10st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

14-race maiden; in the frame in three consecutive good-ground chases since dropped back to about 2m this season but needs to find something extra to get a win on the board here and the forecast slower ground is a worry.

11/2

Form: PPP-54

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Seemed badly to lose his way last season but this month's fourth at Hexham (2m4f, soft) was much more encouraging, and he's now 15lb lower than when placed over C&D (good) last spring; will be dangerous if able to build on that recent effort.
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5th

8

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

13:55 Hexham

Follow Your Arrow

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Record of 1-20 over fences and was disappointing last time, but he was placed three times in a row here (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; had wind surgery since his last run and could be dangerous back at this track on his return; cheekpieces reapplied.

14/1

11

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Follow Your Arrow

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Has modest 1-19 strike-rate over fences and fell here when last in action but was placed three consecutive times off today's mark at Hexham (1m7f-2m4f, good to soft) in the spring; considered each-way.

6/1

Form: 1945-6

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Led close home to win at Sedgefield (2m3f, good) in October and is now 5lb below that mark but his subsequent efforts have been disappointing and he's far too inconsistent to support with confidence.
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8

5th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Royle Steel

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Winning hurdler/chaser but has been well held on all five starts this term; wears first-time blinkers but others preferred.

12/1

7th

11

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Royle Steel

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield in centre of group

20/1

7th

11

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

14:05 Sedgefield

Royle Steel

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield in centre of group

20/1

Form: 57P-46

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who was not beaten far in two recent handicap chases at Hexham (both 2m4f, good; cheekpieces added last time); needs to find something extra here but that's possible.
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1

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Edgewell

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Landed back-to-back wins at Hereford over 3m1f on good this spring; found out in a higher grade twice since but back at his winning level and should run his race.

13/2

3rd

6

5th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

17:42 Hereford

Edgewell

10st 8lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Record of 3-13 over fences; 2-2 over C&D, namely good-ground wins this spring; below par at Fontwell in hat-trick attempt but has possibilities back here; admittedly yet to score above Class 5.

13/2

4th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Edgewell

10st 12lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

8yo who has been resurgent with wins at Hereford (3m1f, good) in his last two starts; 3lb higher than last time but he stayed on strongly to beat a clear second and remains well handicapped on his best form; key player.

100/30

Form: 8U15/P D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced in recent years and, following her latest layoff, was a pulled-up 66-1 shot over C&D last month; has too much to prove.
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10

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Worcester

Agent Valdez

10st 12lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Danny Brooke

Very lightly raced in recent years and, following her latest layoff, has struggled in two 2m5f Cartmel chases this spring; sports refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces here; needs to prove some ability remains.

40/1

10th

2

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

15:40 Cartmel

Agent Valdez

11st 12lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Danny Brooke

Very lightly raced in recent years and, following her latest layoff, was a pulled-up 66-1 shot over C&D last month; has too much to prove.

50/1

4

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:20 Cartmel

Agent Valdez

11st 12lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Danny Brooke

in touch with leaders, lost position 9th, dropped to rear 4 out, lost touch and pulled up quickly after 3 out

33/1

Form: P45P-8

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five starts over jumps but struggled in two handicap hurdles this spring (2m2f/2m4f) and needs combination of switch to fences and first-time cheekpieces to enable significant improvement.
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6th

9

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

14:00 Sedgefield

Buck Of Maine

10st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

13-race maiden; last six races were in cheekpieces/blinkers over fences, taking two minor honours on good ground, but he is 8lb out of the handicap today; needs big improvement from the first-time visor.

25/1

6th

9

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

17:02 Stratford

Buck Of Maine

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

in rear, not fluent then weakened 4 out

5/1

8

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

15:38 Perth

Buck Of Maine

10st 2lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Placed off today's mark in modest race at Stratford (2m3f, good; first-time blinkers) in July but safely held twice since and now 0-11 overall; others look stronger.

13/2

Form: 7312P- D

Last run: 106 days

W: 10st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran well three times under Alice Stevens during the winter, most notably when winning at Catterick (2m3f, soft) on second occasion; also suited by good ground but not seen since struggling on heavy in March and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.
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6

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Onenightintown

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Patchy profile since last win over a year ago and hard to envisage a return to form from so far out of the weights.

20/1

6

9th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Onenightintown

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

in rear, detached and pushed along after 3rd

20/1

5th

5

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 5

15:52 Sedgefield

Onenightintown

10st 6lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £107.10
Straight Forecast £110.08
Tricast £1006.97
Trifecta £1181.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kicksaftersix

Telegraph:

Dr Sanderson

POSTDATA:

Edgewell

The Sun:

Isholo Du Vivien

SPOTLIGHT:

Goodtimes Badtimes

TOPSPEED:

Arctic Ambition

The Times:

Edgewell

D Express:

Kicksaftersix

Daily Mirror:

Kicksaftersix

Daily Record:

Kicksaftersix

The Guardian:

Dr Sanderson

Daily Mail:

Dr Sanderson

The Star:

Dr Sanderson