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18.55

Good To Firm

Caroline Howsley Appreciation Handicap (For Professional And Amateur Female Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Caroline Howsley Appreciation Handicap (For Professional And Amateur Female Jockeys)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 2-4076 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In good form towards the end of last year, best runs when winning off this mark at Ascot (7f, good) having previously finished runner-up over this trip at Newmarket (good); hasn't been in such good form this year, although beaten only 3.5l at Brighton last time (7f, good to firm).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Alazwar

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

7lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but that has been followed by two heavy defeats; comes with risks attached.

12/1

10th

1

(6)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

5lb lower than for his Newbury win last summer; second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his penultimate start but ran poorly at Wolverhampton last week; revival not out of the question.

6/1

9th

3

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alazwar

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Has gone close when placed twice this year, latest when second of 11 at Lingfield (1m, AW) last Monday; on a decent mark and is one to consider.

9/2

Form: 124726 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Below par at Beverley last time (1m2f, good to firm) having looked on the way back when second at Doncaster on previous start (1m2f, good to firm); this trip is on short side.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:17 Ripon

Bearwith

9st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Grand stable servant who wins in his turn; successful at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in February and has made the frame back on turf on his last two starts; place claims once again.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:33 Pontefract

Bearwith

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Second in the 2024 running of this; nine wins include five on turf, all around this trip on a sound surface; won at Newcastle (AW) in February and it was a fine effort from the widest stall when second of 14 at Nottingham (also 1m2f, good) 11 days ago; big shout.

2/1

2nd

8

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Bearwith

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Got his head back in front at Newcastle (1m2f) in February; down the field both starts since, although a wide trip didn't help back on turf at Doncaster three weeks ago; hasn't had much luck with the draw again.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14-445 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Versatile veteran whose last win was over this trip off this mark at Hamilton in June 2023 (good to firm); some fair efforts over fences and on the Flat since (below par in a chase last time); worth considering.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:21 Market Rasen

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Very opposable on the balance of his chase form, especially from 7lb out of the weights.

50/1

7

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 20y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles but has very shaky record over fences in recent years; pulled up at Cartmel one month ago and now 0-13 in this sphere; 2lb wrong today; too risky.

25/1

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

17:18 Cartmel

Jackhammer

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Multiple Flat winner and twice successful over hurdles; 0-12 over fences and fell at his final attempt; others appeal more from 2lb out of the weights.

20/1

Form: 448309 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-12 on turf; good third at Windsor in June (1m, good to firm) but soundly beaten on both starts since (pulled too hard for inexperienced amateur); should do better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Finn Russell

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ian Williams

Six-time winner, the latest over C&D in May off 2lb lower; underfoot conditions shouldn't faze him but he does need to rebound from a lesser effort at Chester six weeks ago.

10/1

6th

9

(5)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:30 Chester

Finn Russell

9st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Only 3lb lower when beating five others at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he was beaten a long way over hurdles last time having bled from the nose.

12/1

Form: 8-0116

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Two wins on Tapeta in March (7f/1m) but well beaten on return from a 130-day break at Ayr seven days ago (1m, good); should come on for that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(13)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:03 Carlisle

Medici Pass

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice on the AW (7f/1m) in March after joining this yard; hasn't run quite so well since, although creditable third over 7f here two runs ago (good); softer going not ideal.

16/1

9th

6

(5)

28th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:35 Musselburgh

Medici Pass

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Iain Jardine

held up in rear, no impression from over 2f out

8/1

Form: 726373 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Back on same mark as when winning easily at Thirsk on reappearance in April (1m, heavy); a couple of fair runs since, including when third at Doncaster last time (1m, good to firm; second won next time); each-way chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner, including C&D, and she's dropped a long way in the weights; latest fourth of 14 over C&D was a welcome return to form and the form is working out well; one to take seriously with Kaiya Fraser back on board.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time turf winner who is well treated on her best form last year, but she's been quiet in three runs this season and latest was over C&D (well-held sixth) last Saturday; one of two runners for yard and she needs to raise her game.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Couple of duck eggs this term leave a doubt over her current form; however, gained one of her five wins in 2025 over this C&D and she holds a good chance off current mark provided a resurgence materialises; runner-up in this race 12 months ago.

8/1

Form: 536612 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has come right back to form on last two starts, both over 1m at Pontefract, winning on first occasion (good) before finishing second off this 4lb higher mark last week (good to firm; pair clear); should go well again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Jewel Maker

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231.

20/1

7th

11

(12)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Jewel Maker

8st 10lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip.

20/1

11th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Jewel Maker

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago.

25/1

Form: 327086 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On a good mark, 2lb lower than when winning at Ayr last September (1m, good); ran well on first two starts this term (1m2f) but well beaten since (probably didn't stay 1m5f last time); bit to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jewel Maker

D Express:

Hostelry

RP RATINGS:

Alazwar

The Times:

Bearwith

Telegraph:

Jackhammer

The Star:

Alazwar

Daily Mirror:

Hostelry

Daily Record:

Hostelry

POSTDATA:

Jewel Maker

The Guardian:

Jewel Maker

Daily Mail:

Jewel Maker

The Sun:

Jewel Maker