October 17 / 13.22 Carlisle

13.22

Good To Soft

Download The Rhino.Bet App Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qual)

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 1f 33y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Download The Rhino.Bet App Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qual)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.50

Form: /26P8- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Newcastle in February 2023 (2m1f, good to soft); has a decent record fresh (runner-up in a handicap chase on reappearance last season) so, with conditions to suit, could go well having been off since March.
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1

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:22 Carlisle

Blue Fin

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won this last year (soft) on his reappearance and ran well in the main subsequently, finishing fourth here in March when last seen (2m3f, good to soft); can have a big say if handling conditions (unraced on good ground).

9/2

4th

4

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Blue Fin

11st 10lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won over 2m1f here on his reappearance and that was off only 3lb lower; held his form after that but the wheels came off at Haydock last time; possibilities if back on song.

10/1

10th

5

18th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

13:20 Haydock

Blue Fin

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner, weakened 3 out

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 53F4-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in bumpers, best run when third at Newcastle in November; some promise in three runs over hurdles (tended to pull hard); needs to improve now going handicapping.
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1st

14

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Knomorediamonds

10st 10lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Easy win at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last October and he's continued to run well (soft/good to soft), finishing 11l fourth of 17 at Haydock (2m5f) in January on his last handicap start; not ruled out each-way although there's a suspicion he's vulnerable to stronger stayers at this trip.

16/1

3rd

3

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Carlisle

Knomorediamonds

11st 7lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

In good form in handicaps this season, winning easily at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) in October and running well in defeat at Haydock (2m3f/2m5f, good to soft) on his last two starts; also effective on soft; has been shaping as though this drop back in trip could suit; major player.

5/1

4th

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Knomorediamonds

11st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Has shown improvement this term and was collared only in the final strides at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) most recently, having been mostly clear from four out; likely player provided he stays this new trip.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: F0-367 D

Last run: 113 days

W: 11st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won two Catterick handicap hurdles on first two starts in 2022 (1m7f/2m3f), the second off a 16lb higher mark; has run only six times since and has been below par since returning from long layoff last autumn.
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3rd

5

17th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:22 Carlisle

Mick Maestro

11st 10lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Won two Catterick handicap hurdles on first two starts in 2022 (1m7f/2m3f), the second off a 16lb higher mark; has run only six times since and has been below par since returning from long layoff last autumn.

16/1

7th

2

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:23 Worcester

Mick Maestro

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Five-time hurdle winner but he was tailed off in that sphere at Bangor (2m, good) last time and he fell in his last outing over fences; still unexposed as a chaser but he's well into the veteran stage and others are preferred.

14/1

6th

1

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

19:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Mick Maestro

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Beaten long way at Chepstow in October before falling over fences in November; again suffered a heavy defeat in a good-ground handicap at Cheltenham (2m1f) last month but stopped the rot when third at Southwell (2m, good) this month; on a good mark and respected.

8/1

Form: 2322B- D BF

Last run: 178 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Placed in five of his six completed starts earlier this year, last two over fences, having won a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle (2m, heavy) off 10lb lower for the Greenall/Guerriero team in December; returns after a wind op; interesting.
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6th

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Heritier

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

His last win was over C&D in late 2024 but 0-11 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign.

25/1

7th

5

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Heritier

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

His last win was here in late 2024 off a 12lb higher mark; however, 0-10 in the meantime and hasn't delivered an effort of note this campaign.

20/1

4th

3

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

16:23 Catterick

Heritier

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Lizzie Quinlan

He's dropped to a mark 9lb lower than when winning at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in December 2024 but he's hard to fancy on this season's evidence.

20/1

Form: 3F5324

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Not the best of strike rates; winner at Perth in June (3m, good to firm) and some fair runs since but not sure to be suited by this marked drop in trip.
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7th

12

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Dalileo

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Record of 4-56, latest win coming off this mark over 3m here last July (good) on second run after a break; hasn't been out since November; should come on for the run.

20/1

Form: 353554 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Series of good runs, most on good ground, since winning at Hexham in June (2m, good) and has an each-way chance.
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3rd

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Malangen

11st 1lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lisa Harrison

Returned to form at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) on Wednesday, when he was reeled in after blasting off in front but kept on gamely for second; also suited by this C&D and a recent 2lb drop has now taken effect but he had a hard race at Perth and has become inconsistent.

5/1

2nd

6

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Malangen

11st 0lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lisa Harrison

Veteran; 12-94, four of those wins coming at his beloved Perth; showed up well for much of the contest at Hexham (2m, soft; third, beaten 33l) on Saturday evening, before tiring markedly on the uphill climb; the better ground is in his favour here but this is a quick turnaround.

11/1

3rd

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Malangen

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Has won ten of his 82 races, including over this C&D in June 2024 (good); should be all the better for last month's reappearance run at Perth; interesting.

12/1

Form: 14146-

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won two handicap hurdles over 2m4f at Ayr last season (heavy/good to soft); this shorter trip and lack of a recent run are a concern
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4th

8

14th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: R Mike Smith

4-29, including a C&D win (from 2lb lower) at this two-day Perth fixture in 2025; has been competing over 3m recently, failing to get home when fourth to Suspected (beaten over 13l) here three weeks ago; dropping back in trip is in his favour; don't discount hastily.

12/1

4th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Follow Charlie

11st 13lb

J: Mr Joe Wright

T: R Mike Smith

Has won four times over hurdles, including over 2m4f here last May (good); softer ground no problem but stamina to prove.

11/1

9th

8

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Follow Charlie

11st 1lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won at Perth (2m4f, good) last May and at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in November, and has run well at up to 3m; now just 1lb above his last winning mark and not running badly this year, but he has to better those recent efforts.

16/1

Form: -49551 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Back to form in first-time cheekpieces when winning by 10l off a 9lb lower mark at Perth last month (2m4f, good); headgear retained; drops in trip but an interesting contender.
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2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Shantou Lucky

11st 10lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Had a charmed spell for new yard earlier, five wins including one over C&D (good; also acts on soft); has run up to form only once in his last four starts though, following a revival at Fakenham last month with a tailed-off run at Windsor, and is still 6lb higher than the latest win.

100/30

5

2nd Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Shantou Lucky

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Four class 5 wins shared between hurdles and fences since joining James Owen, hacking up in a Newton Abbot chase latest (3m2f, good to soft); a fifth race in 25 days, a step back up in class and most significantly an additional 20lb hike all ask different questions this time.

Evs

1st

2

19th Sep 2025

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:55 Newton Abbot

Shantou Lucky

11st 13lb

J: Nathan Howie

T: James Owen

Revitalised 8yo who started off for James Owen with two hurdle wins in refitted visor this month (2m5f/2m4f) and barely came off the bridle when scoring by 12l over fences at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on Tuesday; has further to go here but has good chance to extend winning spree under 7lb penalty.

8/15

Form: P4524- CD

Last run: 190 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ex-Donald McCain; has been chasing for the last three seasons, winning three handicaps, the latest of a 23lb higher mark at Kelso in December 2022 (2m1f, soft; first run after a break); three out of three over hurdles, all in 2021, so quite interesting back over hurdles on stable debut after a wind surgery.
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4th

7

22nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 4

13:50 Catterick

Dreams Of Home

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

Useful chaser at best for Donald McCain but last win was almost two years ago and he's struggled in two hurdle runs for new yard this autumn; on reduced mark back over fences but he has something to prove and all of his rules wins have been at shorter trips; cheekpieces added.

16/1

4th

7

22nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 4

13:50 Catterick

Dreams Of Home

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Martin Todhunter

Useful chaser at best for Donald McCain but last win was almost two years ago and he's struggled in two hurdle runs for new yard this autumn; on reduced mark back over fences but he has something to prove and all of his rules wins have been at shorter trips; cheekpieces added.

16/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 279-P5

Last run: 52 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Bought for £3,500 out of Gordon Elliott's yard in August; won a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in December (2m, heavy) and two fair runs at Naas in February (wore cheekpieces on second occasion) but has lost his way since; probably best watched on stable debut.
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6th

6

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

16:13 Sedgefield

Pacini

11st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Gordon Elliott under a cloud and for £3,500; has run in three soft-ground handicaps for new yard, finishing closer on latest but still beaten 25l so he looks best watched for now despite the cheekpieces (tried once in Ireland, finished second of four) being reinstated.

33/1

6th

6

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

16:13 Sedgefield

Pacini

11st 2lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Gordon Elliott under a cloud and for £3,500; has run in three soft-ground handicaps for new yard, finishing closer on latest but still beaten 25l so he looks best watched for now despite the cheekpieces (tried once in Ireland, finished second of four) being reinstated.

33/1

4th

4

6th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Ayr

Pacini

11st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 2nd

50/1

Form: 3381-7 D

Last run: 138 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Veteran; won two handicaps at Hexham last November (2m, heavy) and returned to form when winning at Perth in April (2m, soft); has been off since June; no great record fresh but stable going well; chance.
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6th

2

18th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Wetherby

Serious Ego

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

held up in rear, no impression from 4 out

14/1

Non-runners

Romeo Brown

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £59.00
Straight Forecast £52.41
Tricast £1407.96
Trifecta £1714.00

Selections

The Guardian:

Knomorediamonds

POSTDATA:

Shantou Lucky

The Times:

Heritier

SPOTLIGHT:

Serious Ego

Telegraph:

Follow Charlie

RP RATINGS:

Malangen

Daily Mail:

Knomorediamonds

D Express:

Knomorediamonds

The Star:

Knomorediamonds

Daily Record:

Heritier

Daily Mirror:

Shantou Lucky

The Sun:

Shantou Lucky

TOPSPEED:

Serious Ego