October 20 / 15.55 Carlisle

15.55

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4302.34
  • 2m 4f 8y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 98307-

Last run: 266 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten across his five starts, at up to 2m, and he's not obviously well treated for this handicap debut; however, his pedigree hints he'll be suited by the step up in trip and a market check is advised.
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4th

6

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:35 Newcastle

Fenland Tiger

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won this in 2024 (heavy) and he was a promising second at Carlisle (3m, soft) in November 2025 on his second start back from a long absence; tailed off at Haydock since but he was 7lb out of the handicap and made a bad mistake mid-race; he's one to consider now back down in grade.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.90

Form: 3969/

Last run: 646 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in his three novice hurdles in the 2020-21 season and absent since; however, he showed promise in his sole bumper and goes handicapping off a basement mark; one to keep an eye on in the betting.
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4th

10

16th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:10 Hexham

Rockmann

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Eight-race maiden; best run over hurdles when runner-up at Kelso in November (2m5f, soft); interesting on chase debut.

12/1

5th

9

26th Jan 2023

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:15 Wetherby

Rockmann

10st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Runner-up in the autumn in his first two handicaps (2m4f/2m5f, soft) and brought down at the fifth flight at Newcastle last time; has shaped as though this step up in trip could suit and he holds likeable claims.

8/1

16

26th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

12:15 Newcastle

Rockmann

10st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Mark Walford

prominent

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -4P089

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
5yo who is well handicapped on his old form but there's been no revival on his three runs for this yard, most recently at Newton Abbot on Saturday.
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1st

7

23rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:40 Hereford

Pawpaw

10st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Won off a career-low chase mark at Fontwell (3m2f, good; refitted cheekpieces) in November and slower ground wouldn't have been ideal the last twice; none too reliable these days at the best of times.

12/1

5th

5

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Pawpaw

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: D J Jeffreys

Very inconsistent this season and his win at Fontwell (good ground; 5lb higher today) on penultimate start was over 3m2f; his soft-ground form was two years ago and he pulled up on his only appearance on heavy.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 47070/

Last run: 594 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Not obviously well treated judged on his hurdle form up to March 2021 but he could be a different proposition now having won two points earlier this year; bought for £17,000 in May and this lightly raced 6yo could be on a good mark now back under rules.
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5th

2

8th Dec 2022

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:40 Taunton

Killybegs Junior

11st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Two Irish point wins in the spring; respectable first run for this yard at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) but Wincanton was disappointing (2m4f, good); blinkers now turned to and the ability is there to feature.

4/1

6th

2

17th Nov 2022

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:15 Wincanton

Killybegs Junior

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Two Irish point wins in the spring; failed to land strong support on last month's stable debut at Carlisle (soft), when wilting late on; might well do better on good ground and interesting to see if backers return.

9/4

4th

3

20th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:55 Carlisle

Killybegs Junior

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent, disputed lead 3 out, ridden and pressed leader last, weakened run-in

3/1

Form: 82-983

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Now 1lb lower than when a staying-on second over 2m1f here in March and he looked to be fine at 2m4f when a fair third at Perth last month on his second chase start; capable of a bold show now back over hurdles if conditions suit (best form is on good ground); first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.
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0

2

22nd Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

15:15 Sedgefield

Tommydan

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Both hurdle wins on good ground but showed he could get it done on soft when winning a five-runner handicap chase at Hexham (3m) 16 days ago; the third there has won since and a 4lb rise isn't excessive; one to consider.

9/4

Form: 46-452

Last run: 144 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Seemed suited by the step up in trip when second over 3m2f at Kelso last time out in May; this 13-race maiden may find a few too good now back down in distance, even if at his best after a break.
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4th

13

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Paddy The Panda

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

16-race maiden who ran okay after an absence at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) but no more than that; others are much safer.

33/1

4th

13

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Paddy The Panda

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

16-race maiden who ran okay after an absence at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) but no more than that; others are much safer.

33/1

5th

10

15th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 5

13:00 Carlisle

Paddy The Panda

10st 7lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Daragh Bourke

raced slightly wide, held up in last

16/1

Form: 3624-6 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
10yo who is on a 16-race losing run and was soundly beaten at Perth last month; however, she may have needed that outing and has dropped to a career-low mark; a case can be made judged on several performances last season and her trainer won both divisions of this race last year; could be in the mix.
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4th

5

21st Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:35 Musselburgh

Rubytwo

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Runner-up in quite valuable series final here (2m4f, good) in spring but has very modest 1-29 strike-rate over hurdles and was soundly beaten on latest outing last month; not yet proven over 3m; others preferred.

10/1

7th

5

20th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:55 Carlisle

Rubytwo

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

prominent, weakened 2 out

7/1

Form: 434P-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Not at her best last season for Sue Smith and she was tailed off at Hexham on her stable and seasonal debut three weeks ago; may have needed that run but she might be best watched for now.
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8th

6

5th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:24 Kelso

Golden Robin

11st 11lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

in touch with leaders on inner

40/1

8th

2

20th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:55 Carlisle

Golden Robin

11st 12lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

always towards rear, lost touch approaching last

16/1

7th

1

30th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

13:50 Hexham

Golden Robin

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

midfield, pushed along briefly after 5th, headway and prominent in chasing group 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off

12/1

Form: 9P6703

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he ran his best race of the year when third at Perth last month; however, he's 6lb out of the handicap here and it's probably best to look elsewhere.
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9th

12

20th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:55 Carlisle

Hattaab

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lisa Harrison

towards rear of midfield, headway 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out

33/1

11th

13

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

17:10 Cartmel

Hattaab

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lisa Harrison

midfield, ridden after 3 out, weakened after 2 out, tailed off

33/1

7th

12

13th Aug 2022

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Perth

Hattaab

10st 6lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Lisa Harrison

midfield, pushed along 4 out, soon weakened

25/1

Form: 853-

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Made no impact earlier this year on his first three starts (2m/2m1f, soft/good to soft) but he wasn't devoid of ability and he now goes handicapping off a lowly mark; this lightly raced 5yo's pedigree firmly indicates he'll be suited by the step up in trip; the tongue-tie is left off.
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10th

8

30th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:55 Cartmel

Baron Briggs

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Returned from a break to win a novice handicap at Kelso last time (2m7f, good to soft; Toucan Sam 8l back in third but 9lb better off); up 5lb; chance.

5/2

1st

5

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Baron Briggs

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter.

3/1

1st

5

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Baron Briggs

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Had jumping issues on both appearances in March and needs to put things right on that front here, but this return to a left-handed track ought to be in his favour and he's a big player in this uncompetitive race if judged on the form he showed when third three consecutive times (2m1f-3m) last autumn/winter.

3/1

Form: /9P7/4

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
His claims aren't compelling based on what he's shown but he was returning from a two-year absence when a 19l fourth of eight in a 2m novice at Hexham three weeks ago and this longer trip could be a plus; begins handicap life on a lowly mark and this lightly raced 7yo, who is a half-brother to the smart dual-purpose performer Junior, is not ruled out.
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7

5th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

The Great Georgie

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jackie Stephen

Inconsistent maiden who has achieved little in handicap hurdles the last twice; worth a crack at chasing (has pointing experience) but he's not solid on form.

33/1

10

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

14:10 Musselburgh

The Great Georgie

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

Well handicapped, but out of form over hurdles this season since returning from a 744-day break; plenty to prove on chase debut (ordinary form in two runs pointing in Ireland).

40/1

14

8th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 46y

Class 5

14:52 Newcastle

The Great Georgie

10st 8lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Jackie Stephen

Fair fourth at Hexham (2m, good to soft) in September when back from a long absence; tailed off/pulled up since in his first two handicaps (both 2m4f, soft); it's possible he'll appreciate this return to better ground but he has plenty to prove.

50/1

Form: 2735-P C

Last run: 156 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Hexham last time out in May and he's now been beaten 12 times since winning here in November 2020; however, he's on a handy mark and goes well fresh, so he's a possible.
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11

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Applaus

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd

25/1

11

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Applaus

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd, lost position and pushed along briefly 4th, reminders after 6th

25/1

6th

6

30th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Carlisle

Applaus

11st 1lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Dual C&D winner last season (soft/good to soft), and was placed off 10lb higher on the outer track here (2m1f, soft) in November; impossible to rule out but has become unreliable and was safely held here twice last month.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £239.40
Straight Forecast £232.29
Tricast £1439.66
Trifecta £3111.40

Selections

The Guardian:

Paddy The Panda

RP Ratings:

Rubytwo

SPOTLIGHT:

Baron Briggs

WEST COUNTRY:

Killybegs Junior

The Times:

Baron Briggs

The Star:

Killybegs Junior

Daily Mail:

Paddy The Panda

D Express:

Paddy The Panda

Daily Mirror:

Paddy The Panda

Daily Record:

Paddy The Panda

TOPSPEED:

Rubytwo

POSTDATA:

Rubytwo

Telegraph:

Rubytwo

The Sun:

Rubytwo