July 22 / 17.00 Cartmel

17.00

Good

Bowness Bay Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3617.48
  • 2m 5f 34y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Bowness Bay Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 669-95

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Regressive 10yo who has not win since spring 2022; not beaten that far when fifth over 3m1f here three weeks ago but never looked dangerous; latest 2lb drop not enough to tempt.
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4th

4

29th Jun 2025

Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

The King Of May

11st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

5-30 over fences, his latest win coming off 1lb lower here (2m5f, soft) last July; still has to prove his stamina, but he ran well for a long way on his stable debut/return from 253 days off at Hexham (3m, good to soft) 15 days ago; could go well.

7/1

4th

5

14th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:28 Hexham

The King Of May

11st 8lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Tristan Davidson

Won off a much reduced mark at Cartmel (2m5f, soft) last summer but didn't go on from there and this 11yo has been out for a while.

14/1

5th

3

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:15 Hexham

The King Of May

11st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 5-3413 CD BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Nothing like the force of old but easily made all over 2m1f here (good) off much-reduced mark last month, his third course win; had to settle for third when warm favourite over that trip here on Saturday but will be fine over this longer distance and can make his presence felt again.
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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: 224-U9

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly over hurdles last month but held every chance before unseating rider at penultimate fence at Worcester (2m4f, good) three weeks earlier and remains on a workable mark; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor.
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6

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Worcester

Bensini

10st 3lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Back with previous trainer for whom he made his debut in a bumper; won a C&D handicap two years ago for Robbie Llewellyn but signed off for that yard in modest form; bit risky.

9/1

7th

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

21:00 Stratford

Bensini

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed.

25/1

7th

15

31st May 2025

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

21:00 Stratford

Bensini

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Yet to add to his win in July 2023 and returned from layoff with a disappointing run this month; goes without headgear again today; revival needed.

25/1

Form: 0/750-

Last run: 191 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Close second in an Irish point in spring 2022 and won Sedgefield bumper by 8l on rules debut the following autumn; well beaten in three novice/maiden hurdles last season (2m-2m1f) but moves up in trip and sports cheekpieces/tongue-tie for today's chase/handicap debut; had wind op in January; needs close attention in the betting.
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6th

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Judicial Review

11st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Course record of 3-8 includes the odd flop, but also two C&D successes, the latest off 1lb lower last August; hasn't offered anything elsewhere since, and much depends on this place inspiring him again.

12/1

8

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:04 Carlisle

Judicial Review

11st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Two wins at Cartmel last summer (3m1f/2m5f, good to soft/good); however, pulled up/well beaten at Ayr and Catterick on his last two starts and a big turnaround is necessary today.

25/1

3

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 5

13:23 Ayr

Judicial Review

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Moffatt

Hit some form at Cartmel in the summer, winning over 3m1f and 2m5f; up 8lb for the last success, which will make things much tougher, especially away from his local course.

11/1

Form: 4PP-P2 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Pulled up three consecutive times in October-June but, with cheekpieces refitted, revived with game effort in defeat over 3m1f here on Saturday; it's hard to tell whether he'll be in the same mood today but he can cope with the drop back in trip and remains well handicapped on old form.
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10

6th Oct 2024

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 4

15:15 Kelso

Breaking The Ice

10st 7lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

disputed lead early, prominent before 3rd

13/2

3rd

1

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

18:05 Perth

Breaking The Ice

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Went down narrowly after a good tussle with stablemate Lights Are Green at Cartmel (3m1f, good) last month; softer ground, and a swift turnaround valid excuses for a lesser effort next time; 1-1 at Perth with weights rise effectively offset through Ed Austin's 5lb claim.

7/1

5th

5

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:00 Cartmel

Breaking The Ice

11st 9lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Pulled up three consecutive times in October-June but, with cheekpieces refitted, revived with game effort in defeat over 3m1f here on Saturday; it's hard to tell whether he'll be in the same mood today but he can cope with the drop back in trip and remains well handicapped on old form.

8/1

Form: 5-5141 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
2-4 since switched to fences this spring, the latter win gained from the front in four-runner race at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft); has a bit more on his plate here but further progress is possible.
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6th

8

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:00 Cartmel

Over Milk Wood

10st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

2-4 since switched to fences this spring, the latter win gained from the front in four-runner race at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft); has a bit more on his plate here but further progress is possible.

7/1

1st

6

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Uttoxeter

Over Milk Wood

10st 4lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

made all, hit 11th, kept on well from 2 out, pushed out

7/2

4th

6

30th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Warwick

Over Milk Wood

10st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Improved on his chase debut when scoring at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good to soft) recently; up 5lb since that career-best effort but if he is able to step up again he'd be a contender.

7/2

33/1

Form: 14/6-4 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Chase and three-time hurdle winner when trained by Iain Jardine but, following a long layoff, was well beaten on last month's stable debut; needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.
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5

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:15 Hexham

Animore

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

in touch with leaders

25/1

5

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

15:38 Perth

Animore

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

Returned from long absence with two heavy defeats for new stable this summer but last month's fourth at Cartmel (2m5f, soft; first-time tongue-tie) was more encouraging; she needs to build on that performance here but has the services of Brian Hughes again.

12/1

4th

5

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:35 Cartmel

Animore

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Hugh Burns

held up in rear, headway after 2nd, went third after 6th, hit 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened gradually run-in

25/1

Form: 54-61D4 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Looked in excellent nick when winning by 5l at Hexham (1m7f, good) in June, and ran well again there from out of the weights in higher-grade race a few days later; suited by this track too and versatile regarding trip; must be considered.
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6

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

16:55 Hexham

Going Mobile

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

midfield, some headway 3 out, weakened quickly after 2 out, pulled up before last

11/2

6

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:00 Cartmel

Going Mobile

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Looked in excellent nick when winning by 5l at Hexham (1m7f, good) in June, and ran well again there from out of the weights in higher-grade race a few days later; suited by this track too and versatile regarding trip; must be considered.

6/1

4th

7

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

16:48 Hexham

Going Mobile

10st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Gained three of his five chase wins over C&D, the latest by 5l from Dream Jet in Class 5 event eight days ago (good ground); effectively 11lb higher from 5lb out of the weights in this higher-grade contest but evidently in prime form.

3/1

Form: 785/5/

Last run: 811 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not seen under rules since struggling on handicap hurdle debut for Gillian Boanas in May 2022, and was unplaced in all eight subsequent points; can't be recommended on this chasing debut.
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12

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:00 Cartmel

Karapiro Doug

10st 3lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Danny Brooke

Not seen under rules since struggling on handicap hurdle debut for Gillian Boanas in May 2022, and was unplaced in all eight subsequent points; can't be recommended on this chasing debut.

66/1

Non-runners

Grand Soufle, Sean Og, Into The Sunset

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Payout
Straight Forecast £21.37
Tricast £158.67

Selections

The Guardian:

Over Milk Wood

RP RATINGS:

Breaking The Ice

POSTDATA:

Dr Sanderson

D Express:

Sean Og

SPOTLIGHT:

Into The Sunset

The Times:

Grand Soufle

The Sun:

Over Milk Wood

Daily Record:

Over Milk Wood

Daily Mirror:

Breaking The Ice

The Star:

Breaking The Ice

Telegraph:

Dr Sanderson

Daily Mail:

Dr Sanderson