November 27 / 14.30 Carlisle

14.30

Soft

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  • Prize money: £7569.94
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 11/82- CD

Last run: 329 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
This is his first run since January but he was second to a progressive winner at Ayr (3m, soft) back then and returns having had wind surgery; 2-2 at Carlisle (both over C&D in spring 2021) and could play a leading role.
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2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Storm Nelson

10st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

led, headed 7th, outpaced after 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened last

20/1

2nd

4

12th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell

Storm Nelson

10st 11lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

led, headed 7th, outpaced after 2 out (usual 3 out), weakened last

20/1

6th

5

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Carlisle

Storm Nelson

11st 1lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

towards rear

16/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: /151-P CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Didn't jump well and ran in snatches when pulled up at Aintree three weeks ago; it's hard to be confident on the back of that but he could be a lot sharper for that first run of the year and he was progressive in 2021, including a C&D win (soft) last December; not written off.
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5

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 98y

Class 1

15:07 Sandown

Flight Deck

11st 1lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Deborah Cole

Has never tried this sort of trip with heavy ground but it could help; however, pulled up in this race in 2023 on his only visit to Sandown, went off the boil last January-May and although there's been a partial revival since, he needs better to take this warm race; 5lb claimer enlisted.

20/1

5

1st Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 7f 98y

Class 1

15:07 Sandown

Flight Deck

11st 1lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Deborah Cole

Has never tried this sort of trip with heavy ground but it could help; however, pulled up in this race in 2023 on his only visit to Sandown, went off the boil last January-May and although there's been a partial revival since, he needs better to take this warm race; 5lb claimer enlisted.

20/1

4th

4

29th Nov 2024

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 1

15:05 Newbury

Flight Deck

11st 2lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Deborah Cole

Gradually finding his form this term; now 0-7 for current yard and appears to have the worst chance at the weights in this field but could perform well, having finished 2l third in this race last year.

25/1

Form: 1/F1D1- C BF

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
First past the post on all four chase starts, including over C&D and the Grand National Trial at Haydock in February last time (3m4f, heavy; disqualified due to banned substance in sample); it remains to be seen how good he is in this sphere but he ran fairly well on his sole hurdle start (fell three out) and is well handicapped on his chase form; not discounted.
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1

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:35 Exeter

The Galloping Bear

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Ben Clarke

Well suited by a slog in the mud and returned to form with keeping-on second in West Wales National at Ffos Las (3m4f, heavy) a week ago; Joe Anderson claims a useful 5lb today; major player if in the right mood again.

5/2

1

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:35 Exeter

The Galloping Bear

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Ben Clarke

Well suited by a slog in the mud and returned to form with keeping-on second in West Wales National at Ffos Las (3m4f, heavy) a week ago; Joe Anderson claims a useful 5lb today; major player if in the right mood again.

5/2

2nd

1

31st Mar 2024

Heavy

3m 3f 208y

Class 3

15:25 Ffos Las

The Galloping Bear

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ben Clarke

prominent, went second omitted 5 out, briefly went third after 4 out, left in second 3 out, stayed on

8/1

Form: 122-2 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Point and maiden hurdle winner who was a good second when upped in trip at Ayr (3m, good to soft) on last month's handicap and seasonal debut; ran well on soft ground here last season and this very lightly raced 6yo is open to further improvement for his good trainer.
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9th

9

19th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:25 Cheltenham

Silver Flyer

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Only 2lb higher than for his 3m win at Doncaster in December; inconsistent and last two efforts were nowhere near his best, but perhaps blinkers will do something for him (good and bad when tried in cheekpieces).

25/1

13

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Silver Flyer

10st 7lb

J: A P Heskin

T: Donald McCain

Up and down this season and finished tailed off when favourite for a four-runner 3m handicap at Doncaster a month ago; this company is warmer than he's accustomed to and probably placed at best.

20/1

3rd

3

9th Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:50 Doncaster

Silver Flyer

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Reappeared with promising second on handicap debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October and bounced back from lesser run at Carlisle for a hard-fought win over this C&D (good) in December; this lightly raced 7yo could have more to offer for his good yard and is on the shortlist up 4lb.

5/1

Form: 442583

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Good ground may suit best and he was 15l behind runner-up Silver Flyer when third on stable debut at Ayr (3m, good to soft) last month; however, he ran well for a long way and may improve for that first outing since July.
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7th

2

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:55 Perth

Western Run

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Arrives on a long losing run but he wasn't disgraced when seventh of 15 over C&D 23 days ago; he's one to consider off an easing mark.

14/1

7th

1

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

19:05 Perth

Western Run

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

No rules win since October 2020; took a firm step back in the right direction when keeping on into fourth over 2m4f here (good) last month; 2lb lower dropping into a 0-105; tempting back at 3m.

7/1

4th

6

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:15 Perth

Western Run

11st 2lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Won a couple of points in March/April 2023; below form at Perth and Carlisle since returning from eight-month break and best watched.

20/1

Form: 92-785 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Having been well beaten on his first two starts this season, he took a step back in the right direction when fifth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Newbury on Friday; however, he didn't threaten and needs something extra.
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3rd

4

23rd Dec 2023

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Skandiburg

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Charlotte Fuller

prominent, ridden after 4 out, no extra from 3 out

16/1

10th

11

1st Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

Skandiburg

10st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Charlotte Fuller

Well held when fifth in this race in 2021 and 2022; C&D third when last seen in March but he was way behind the first two and he's now failed to win since New Year's Day 2020, despite his move down the weights.

25/1

Form: 45-746 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
10yo who is lightly raced for his age and won five in a row between November 2018 and December 2020 (four here; including C&D); he continues to drop down the weights and hasn't run badly the last twice, but he needs to produce something extra to win this.
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3rd

1

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:15 Hexham

Captain Zebo

12st 2lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Goes well here as both a C&D winner and also a winner over 2m4f last time out; 3lb rise and the return to shorter will be a test for him but he's shown before that he can string a series of wins together.

100/30

1st

1

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Captain Zebo

12st 0lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

made virtually all, jumped badly right 5th, briefly headed 6th

16/1

1st

1

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Captain Zebo

12st 0lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

made virtually all

16/1

Form: 13PP-P D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive hurdler in 2020-21 and he won on his chase debut at Kelso last December; well handicapped on his best form but pulled up on his last three starts (hurdles the last twice) and has plenty to prove.
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4th

1

30th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

15:13 Catterick

Bushypark

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

12yo who is without a win since December 2023 but he ran his best race for some time when fourth at Carlisle (3m2f, soft) in November and when seventh at Ayr last time he was back up in grade; his mark continues to fall and this front-runner, who has won here, could make a bold bid.

11/2

Non-runners

Skandiburg, Captain Zebo

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Payout
Exacta £23.80
Straight Forecast £39.91
Tricast £154.41
Trifecta £128.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Silver Flyer

RP Ratings:

Captain Zebo

Daily Mirror:

The Galloping Bear

The Times:

Silver Flyer

Telegraph:

Silver Flyer

The Sun:

Silver Flyer

Daily Record:

Silver Flyer

The Star:

The Galloping Bear

TOPSPEED:

Captain Zebo

POSTDATA:

Captain Zebo

Daily Mail:

Captain Zebo

D Express:

Captain Zebo