August 26 / 14.52 Cartmel

14.52

Soft

EWGA Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3775.91
  • 3m 1f 83y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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EWGA Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 4028-4

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles but returned from ten-month break with pretty good fourth at Wexford (3m, good to yielding) for Paul Nolan in July and has Brian Hughes enlisted for today's stable debut; might be the answer.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 10lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark at Cartmel last August over this trip; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; needs to step up on more recent runs at Clonmel and Punchestown.

16/1

8th

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 63y

16:10 Punchestown

Doyen For A Drink

10st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Gerard O’Leary

Got off the mark when winning at Cartmel in August over 3m; had every chance when falling two out at Limerick over Christmas; beaten 11l at Clonmel since and needs more.

12/1

Form: 14-541 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
3-7 since joining James Moffatt last summer, the latest success gained by 5l over 2m6f here on soft ground last month; evidently in very good nick but is effectively 9lb higher today (if Charlotte Jones's expired 3lb claim is considered) and this move back up in trip may not be ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 24/7-P C

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Scored over 2m6f here on good ground in summer 2022 but, following a long absence, was soundly beaten twice on slow ground at Hexham this spring; had wind op in June; may need conditions to improve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Ange Endormi

10st 12lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

always behind

14/1

10th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Ange Endormi

10st 12lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

always behind

14/1

5th

7

8th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

13:02 Hexham

Ange Endormi

11st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Hurdles form includes a win off 1lb higher at Cartmel in 2022 and respectable third here (2m7f, good; cheekpieces fitted) on latest outing; possibilities, provided he takes well to fences.

8/1

Form: 4-48

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only three starts under rules but was soundly beaten over 2m on last month's stable/handicap debut and needs this longer trip to show her in a much better light.
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Verdict Starting price

12

3rd Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell

Bless The Moon

10st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Mike Sowersby

Moderate form in all four starts under rules; looks in need of another favour from the handicapper.

50/1

4th

5

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Cartmel

Bless The Moon

10st 13lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Unexposed after only three starts under rules but was soundly beaten over 2m on last month's stable/handicap debut and needs this longer trip to show her in a much better light.

25/1

8th

6

28th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:55 Uttoxeter

Bless The Moon

11st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Well-beaten fourth in one maiden hurdle (2m6f) on debut and in another (2m3f) this May on sole start for James Owen; 0-5 in points in between, runner-up once; picked up for 2,200gns early this month and makes her handicap debut; others have more solid claims.

25/1

Form: P-426

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Outran 200-1 odds when second in 2m1f maiden here (soft) last month but was grossly flattered by her proximity to the winner and the value of the form is questionable; tailed off at Market Rasen more recently and not bred to benefit from the hike up in trip on this handicap hurdle debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:35 Cartmel

Raincloud

10st 11lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Michael Chapman

0-19 and she was last to finish in a 2m5f handicap at Market Rasen last month; others more persuasive.

66/1

8th

11

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

Raincloud

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Chapman

Struggled to get competitive in second half of last year and returns from break with overall strike-rate standing at 0-35; 4lb wrong; overlooked.

66/1

11

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:17 Southwell

Raincloud

10st 5lb

J: Miss Ellie Holder

T: Michael Chapman

0-18 over hurdles and 0-17 on the Flat; pulled up in C&D maiden in December and makes no significant appeal from 2b out of the weights on handicap return.

100/1

Form: /P6-36

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Became very disappointing for Neil King last year and has been soundly beaten in two Flat races, a chase and a hurdle for new stable this spring; has huge amount to prove but still worth a glance in the betting.
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Verdict Starting price

7

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Cartmel

The Knot Is Tied

10st 7lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Became very disappointing for Neil King last year and has been soundly beaten in two Flat races, a chase and a hurdle for new stable this spring; has huge amount to prove but still worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

6th

6

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:07 Hexham

The Knot Is Tied

10st 9lb

J: Miss Ella McGarty-Jones

T: Ryan Potter

Flat, hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m4f; not ground dependent; below par in two Flat starts and a chase since joining this trainer; others preferred.

16/1

3rd

8

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

The Knot Is Tied

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Ryan Potter

Very versatile 9yo who has two chases among his seven career wins; signed off for Neil King with some disappointing efforts over jumps last spring and was well beaten on both Flat starts for new stable last month; considered only if lively in the betting.

12/1

Form: 07-768

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed in Wexford bumper for Willie Mullins last summer (yielding to soft); left that stable after two lesser bumper runs and has not shown much in three maiden/novice hurdles this year (2m-2m4f) but makes handicap debut off a lowly mark and is a possible improver over the new trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Cartmel

Traditude Tara

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Placed in Wexford bumper for Willie Mullins last summer (yielding to soft); left that stable after two lesser bumper runs and has not shown much in three maiden/novice hurdles this year (2m-2m4f) but makes handicap debut off a lowly mark and is a possible improver over the new trip.

5/1

8th

11

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:40 Uttoxeter

Traditude Tara

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Placed in Wexford bumper for Willie Mullins last summer but left that stable after two lesser efforts, and has not shown much in two 2m4f maiden hurdles for new stable this season.

33/1

Non-runners

Reagrove Lord, OGradys Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £12.62
Tricast £26.02

Selections

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