June 30 / 14.35 Cartmel

14.35

Good

Burlington Stone Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 1f 83y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Burlington Stone Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 723-11

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back handicap wins over 3m2f at Stratford and Newton Abbot (good), having to dig a little deeper the last time; still looks reasonably treated after a 4lb rise and tight tracks clearly suit her well.
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Verdict Starting price

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:30 Cartmel

Saint Bibiana

11st 0lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

The four-timer came up short when a close second to Pounding Poet over 2m7f at Uttoxeter (good) but that was no backward step; a 2lb nudge does her no favours but this C&D winner is shortlisted.

100/30

3

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

15:37 Uttoxeter

Saint Bibiana

10st 12lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Progressive mare who kept on resolutely to win similar race to this over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last month and has now won three in a row; another 7lb higher today but still makes obvious appeal.

4/1

12

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Uttoxeter

Saint Bibiana

10st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Georgina Nicholls

Completed a hat-trick early last season and better than ever on her latest two starts for wins at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) and Warwick (3m2f, good); up 6lb into a much more competitive race and wears first-time cheekpieces after a fairly workmanlike display from the front last time.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £11.00

Form: /0000-

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in his two handicaps in Ireland (2m3f/2m4f) and has no obvious form claims; the step up in trip may help and Brian Hughes has been booked.
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5th

10

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Jimlis Cave

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R K Watson

Sole hurdle win came here over 2m6f and his his best chase efforts have also been here; however, has been poor on last three starts and has to rebound in a big way.

16/1

11th

6

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 185y

14:42 Downpatrick

Jimlis Cave

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: R K Watson

Sole win came here in a 2m6f handicap hurdle off this mark in 2024 (good to yielding); reverts to hurdles following poor efforts in his last two runs; won't want the ground too soft.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5325-3 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has no form here but has dipped beneath his last winning mark (November 2022) and gave it a good go from the front last time at Hexham (2m7f, good); respected.
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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: 1514-5 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has winning form here and gave the impression that last month's run here (behind Pateen) may have been needed after 180 days away; bit to prove off this high a mark but commands respect.
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4th

4

27th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

19:38 Cartmel

Secret Secret

11st 11lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

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

14:13 Cartmel

Secret Secret

12st 0lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

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

14:30 Kelso

Secret Secret

11st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

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

Form: P720-8 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 02608-

Last run: 185 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Very nearly landed a gamble on handicap debut at Sligo (3m1f, good) last summer and ran well next time as well; last two efforts forgiven on account of slow ground and he could be interesting with a hood added.
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8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Lets Do This

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdler but only touched off in 3m2f Sligo handicap in 2023 and good effort when last seen, finishing third of 20 in 2m7f Galway handicap hurdle in September; tongue-tie replaces usual hood for chase debut.

14/1

8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Lets Do This

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdler but only touched off in 3m2f Sligo handicap in 2023 and good effort when last seen, finishing third of 20 in 2m7f Galway handicap hurdle in September; tongue-tie replaces usual hood for chase debut.

14/1

Form: 13-313 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
3-37 under rules but all wins have come in his last six starts, the latest narrowly at Hexham (2m7f, good); similar form in defeat back there 29 days ago; chance.
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3

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rumble B

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Justin Landy

Record of 3-39 over hurdles, latest win coming over C&D in March 2024 (heavy); placed on last five starts, last time beaten just over 2l in third to Tartan Cookie (who's now 2lb worse off) over C&D (good); solid each-way contender.

3/1

3

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rumble B

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Justin Landy

Record of 3-39 over hurdles, latest win coming over C&D in March 2024 (heavy); placed on last five starts, last time beaten just over 2l in third to Tartan Cookie (who's now 2lb worse off) over C&D (good); solid each-way contender.

3/1

3rd

4

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:40 Hexham

Rumble B

10st 13lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Justin Landy

Dual C&D winner who has finished runner-up at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) and Wetherby (3m, good) in his last two runs; up another 3lb but he was only narrowly denied last time and remains well treated on his old form; key player.

4/1

Form: 634-31 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Had done all his winning at about 2m but he won quite comfortably over 2m6f (good) here last month; a 4lb rise seems very fair; cheekpieces replace a visor.
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9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Pateen

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering.

25/1

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Pateen

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering.

25/1

12th

4

28th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:20 Ayr

Pateen

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

in rear, mistake 1st

11/1

Form: 1/P5/5

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a novice for Dan Skelton in 2020; subsequent point winner but opposable on his handicap exploits for this yard; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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10th

10

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:20 Hexham

Famous Response

10st 12lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Won a 2m7f novice at Uttoxeter (good) for Dan Skelton in 2020; added a point to his tally this spring but he's struggled back over hurdles in both runs for current yard; dropped another 3lb but he's found it tough going in handicaps and looks opposable back from a break.

20/1

9th

10

30th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Famous Response

10st 10lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Won a novice for Dan Skelton in 2020; subsequent point winner but opposable on his handicap exploits for this yard; visor replaces cheekpieces.

33/1

5th

10

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:00 Hexham

Famous Response

10st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Won a point here last month (3m, soft); had won a Uttoxeter novice hurdle for Dan Skelton in July 2020 (2m7f, good); fared less well in two handicaps for this yard the following year; others more convincing.

28/1

Non-runners

Starlyte

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £112.00
Straight Forecast £106.93
Tricast £1413.56
Trifecta £1787.70

Selections

The Times:

Saint Bibiana

RP RATINGS:

Starlyte

Telegraph:

Secret Secret

SPOTLIGHT:

Lets Do This

POSTDATA:

Balkotic

Daily Record:

Pateen

Daily Mirror:

Saint Bibiana

The Sun:

Saint Bibiana

The Star:

Saint Bibiana

TOPSPEED:

Starlyte

D Express:

Secret Secret