August 21 / 18.02 Carlisle

18.02

Good To Firm

National Racehorse Week Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 0m 6f 195y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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National Racehorse Week Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier) (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 020865 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Multiple course winner who hinted at a revival when fifth of eight in 1m3f handicap here 16 days ago; considered off a falling mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

6

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Detective

8st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Dianne Sayer

Tough veteran; winner over 1m1f at Musselburgh in July (good) and close second to prolific winner Jannas Journey (won next time) over 7f at Musselburgh last time (good to soft); could go well but not sure 1m2f on soft are his ideal conditions.

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -20427 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but he saw his run of good form come to an end when last of seven at Musselburgh (7f) 12 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.
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6th

10

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been kept busy since winning over C&D off a 2lb lower mark in December; went in again at Southwell on Tuesday evening and needs respect.

8/1

1st

4

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Not the most consistent but still capable on his day, as when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December (2lb higher today); handy draw and no surprise to see him show up well.

14/1

7th

6

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:26 Southwell (AW)

Judgment Call

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Sole win from 18 starts on the AW came at Newcastle (6f, AW) in December and bounced back to form when runner-up there ten days ago; makes each-way appeal returned to 7f off a 2lb lower mark (4lb well in).

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 8-0116 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish filly who got off to a flyer for her current yard with 7f/1m handicap wins at Newcastle and Southwell in March; looked rusty after four months off when sixth at Ayr (1m) 23 days ago so she's well worth considering with that run under her belt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

7/2

Form: -11126 D

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a 7f/1m hat-trick in the spring and far from discredited back at 6f when sixth at Hamilton 76 days ago; he has won off a break so merits consideration.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Went off the boil towards the end of last season and also below his best on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh, taking his losing sequence to 15; however, this two-time C&D winner may have needed that latest outing and he's well handicapped on last year's best course form; not ruled out.

4/1

6th

9

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Kelpie Grey

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-14 since winning four of his five starts between October 2023 and May 2024, but is 2-5 around here and very well treated on form as recently as last summer; off five months, but is proven fresh.

16/1

Form: 22-666 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f winner for Michael Dods who failed to build on previous promise for her current yard when sixth of seven at Pontefract (1m) thirty three days ago; she remains handily weighted so shouldn't be written off.
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5th

4

(6)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

18:02 Carlisle

Alethiometer

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

took keen hold, prominent, challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/1

6th

6

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:20 Pontefract

Alethiometer

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders

9/2

6th

4

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Alethiometer

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: John & Sean Quinn

towards rear

14/1

Form: 16-990 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but he comes here under a cloud, hooded when only tenth in 6f Thirsk handicap 35 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.
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9th

2

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

William Dewhirst

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Not seen on turf since 2024 but is well treated on best Newcastle AW form and has won over this C&D; admittedly needs to stage a revival judged on 2026 efforts.

14/1

7th

5

(7)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

William Dewhirst

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Prolific here during the 2024/25 AW season but he's beaten one rival in two starts after an absence; couldn't support with any confidence.

16/1

16/1

Form: -58193 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Course winner who comes here on the back of a good third of 12 in 7f Catterick handicap last month; shortlisted.
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10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(4)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Obee Jo

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time winner here (6f/7f); looked to be on the way back when just edged out at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month and the winner has gone in again four times since, but he needs to put a poor effort at Ayr (1m, soft) this month behind him.

25/1

10

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Obee Jo

9st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who is on a 15-race losing sequence going back to May 2024 but that last win came on heavy ground and he was short-headed at Hamilton (1m, soft) last month; in the shake-up if backing up that latest form.

13/2

Form: 517133 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scored over 6f here in July and she posted another good effort when third of 15 at Hamilton (6f) eight days ago; she can go well again off the same mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Iris Dancer

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Eleven turf wins, mostly at Hamilton but once over C&D, on ground ranging from soft to good to firm; weighted to find another race and will be suited by returning to a track with a stiff finish following her persevering fourth at Ayr 13 days ago; thereabouts.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Iris Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Has form at several different venues but is ideally suited by Hamilton, having done nearly all of her winning there; below par last time, failing to back up reappearance effort; 0-9 at Ayr.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 207361 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Got back to winning ways in 7f Thirsk handicap last month; showed a good attitude there so he's not taken lightly despite a 2lb rise.
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7th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear

14/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

Two 7f wins on the Tapeta track at Newcastle; solid third off 1lb higher here three weeks ago; capable of another prominent showing.

12/1

3rd

8

(3)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Abruzzo Mia

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Dods

held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, stayed on

16/1

12/1

Form: 112204 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A two-time 7f scorer in June who wasn't disgraced upped to 1m when fourth at Pontefract two weeks ago, fading only late on; he ought to be thereabouts now back in trip.
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10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

6th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.

12/1

2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £64.90
Straight Forecast £61.39
Tricast £875.71
Trifecta £1330.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kelpie Grey

TOPSPEED:

Patontheback

D Express:

Judgment Call

POSTDATA:

Iris Dancer

SPOTLIGHT:

Medici Pass

Daily Record:

Abruzzo Mia

The Star:

Detective

The Times:

Kelpie Grey

The Guardian:

Kelpie Grey

Daily Mail:

Kelpie Grey

Daily Mirror:

Judgment Call

THE NORTH:

Patontheback

Telegraph:

Patontheback

The Sun:

Iris Dancer