February 20 / 14.45 Carlisle

14.45

Good To Soft

Visit Irish Sales With ITM Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3432.65
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Visit Irish Sales With ITM Handicap Hurdle (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 623-64 BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Below-par favourite in novice contest at Catterick (1m7f, soft) last time, taking hurdles record to 0-7; however, returns to handicap level off a handy mark judged on peak efforts; drops in grade; not dismissed.
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2nd

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

15:55 Hereford

Malaita

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

Two chase wins at about 2m4f in early 2024 (soft and good); has not found life easy this winter but 3m found her out on her latest start (first-time tongue-tie; cheekpieces now added) and the return to shorter on good ground should suit; bold bid likely.

3/1

2nd

2

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

16:42 Market Rasen

Malaita

11st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

Has won twice over fences, both over 2m4f; fair third in a mares' handicap at Ludlow last time (2m4f, soft); could go well but perhaps better at shorter.

9/4

3rd

6

18th Feb 2026

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:05 Ludlow

Malaita

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Mel Rowley

10yo whose losing sequence is up to 13 after disappointing run at Windsor (2m4f, soft) latest; however, she was runner-up on final two outings in 2025 (2m4f/3m1f, good to soft/soft) and might not be far away if back on song.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £8.80

Form: 334PU9 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Veteran whose last worthwhile effort came in September; has form figures of PU9 since and isn't easy to fancy at present.
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6th

9

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:00 Kelso

Iolani

10st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Miss A M Slack

prominent behind clear leaders

8/1

4th

10

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Perth

Iolani

10st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Well past his prime now but held on gamely to win selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in May and went down fighting when clear second at Kelso (2m2f, good) a week ago; big player off same mark if in similar mood here.

8/1

2nd

12

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Iolani

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Prolific winning veteran (two wins on good ground here); latest success was in a Cartmel seller in May (2m1f, soft); not quite as good since (ran too free last time); wouldn't rule out.

9/1

Form: 1652

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Juvenile hurdler who won narrowly at Leicester (good to firm) in November; clear second at Plumpton (2m, good; handicap debut) last week and she's a big player off the same mark; has run okay on the forecast good to soft ground, unproven on soft.
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0

6

6th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

14:00 Hexham

Paddys Fancy

11st 3lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Philip Kirby

Won against own age-group on hurdling debut at Leicester (1m7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last November but has been out of form on the Flat for new stable this season and switches back to this code with quite a bit to prove, including her stamina for 2m4f on slow ground.

14/1

10th

10

(5)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

19:35 Carlisle

Paddys Fancy

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Philip Kirby

Yet to make the frame in four starts for her new yard this season, beating only one at Hamilton (1m4f) 24 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

20/1

6th

6

(8)

14th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:40 Hamilton

Paddys Fancy

9st 5lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Philip Kirby

ducked right start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: -7P239 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Bumper and dual hurdles winner for Fergal O'Brien; never landed a blow over C&D two weeks ago on debut for new yard; may fare better off a workable mark now back down in grade.
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2nd

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:55 Cartmel

City Derby

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won four on the bounce here last summer (2m6f-3m1f; soft/good) but has looked a little out of sorts this season, for all that he shaped a bit better last time after further wind surgery.

14/1

5th

11

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:22 Cartmel

City Derby

10st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft); lurks on a good mark but looked out of sorts here on both appearances this season and needs recent wind op to have made a difference; tongue-tie refitted.

16/1

9

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:40 Cartmel

City Derby

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft), including this race a year ago; needs to rebound from a disappointing run here (3m1f) last month but is back on a workable mark and can't be ruled out.

12/1

Form: P0700-

Last run: 333 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Scored three times over jumps when trained in France; has achieved little in Britain for Sam Holdsworth; best watched unless the market speaks positively on debut for Chris Honour.
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8th

12

22nd Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

13:05 Uttoxeter

Portentoso

10st 6lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Chris Honour

Needs to bounce back from disappointing run 26 days ago but bumped into progressive rival when clear second of 17 on last month's seasonal debut at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy; well backed), and is a major player if judged on that performance.

7/1

0

12

26th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:45 Exeter

Portentoso

10st 6lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

0-10 in Britain and is more exposed than some of these rivals; however, showed positive signs at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy; clear second) on seasonal debut and holds a fighting chance if able to build on that effort.

9/2

2nd

15

8th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Portentoso

10st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Chris Honour

pressed leader, led 4th, increased tempo going easily before 3 out

20/1

Form: F10-68 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on soft ground (back from layoff) last month; successful three times last season, most recently off this mark over C&D (good) in March; has a fighting chance if back to that form.
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4th

9

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:35 Newcastle

Killane

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Tends to be all or nothing, winning four of his 14 attempts over hurdles but finishing unplaced in the other ten; back to form in first-time blinkers at Sedgefield last month; every chance off 3lb higher if in the mood again and has won over C&D and on good ground.

100/30

1st

11

14th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

17:35 Sedgefield

Killane

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Triple hurdles winner at up to 2m3f (on good/good to soft), twice from slightly higher marks; handicapper has had his measure since the most recent of those at Catterick 13 months ago; blinkers go on; not ruled out but genuine soft ground would be a concern.

7/1

6th

13

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Killane

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

Well beaten on soft ground (back from layoff) last month; successful three times last season, most recently off this mark over C&D (good) in March; has a fighting chance if back to that form.

14/1

Form: /6546-

Last run: 485 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden who holds weak claims on Flat and hurdles form; returns to this sphere for first time since 2021; opposed.
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0

9

(7)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Toutatis

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ewan Whillans

slowly away, held up in rear

14/1

6th

5

(2)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

18:35 Musselburgh

Toutatis

9st 1lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Ewan Whillans

raced in second

14/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 6

19:35 Carlisle

Toutatis

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ewan Whillans

Remains winless but he posted a good second of seven in 1m5f Ayr handicap three weeks ago; possibilities.

7/1

Form: 5-6233

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Comparatively unexposed having raced only five times, most recently third at Ayr (2m) on handicap debut; cheekpieces (worn last three runs) now removed; open to progress at this level and warrants respect.
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0

10

5th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 5

14:30 Musselburgh

Hashtag Lord

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: James Ewart

Well handicapped on last season's hurdle form and he was a fair fourth on his chase debut here in November; however, he was disappointing when back over hurdles at Newcastle three weeks ago and the first-time tongue-tie needs to be the catalyst for a return to form.

11/1

6th

6

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

Hashtag Lord

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

Some fair efforts earlier this year among his first few handicap hurdles (including on heavy), and likewise on last month's chase and seasonal debut; returns to hurdles on a reduced mark and could be involved.

6/1

16/1

Form: 860070

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has suffered a couple of heavy defeats (at 18-1 and 66-1) for new yard; however, may do better now dropped in class; market support would be encouraging.
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3

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Ithaka

11st 10lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Pulled up in both starts since opening his chase account in Hereford contest; still seeking first success above Class 5; cheekpieces added.

14/1

4

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:20 Chepstow

Ithaka

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

Perhaps found out by the 3m6f trip at Exeter and heavy ground wasn't ideal when best efforts have been on good to soft or good; again reservations on that score here, but he was running well prior to last time.

10/1

8

20th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 6f 153y

Class 3

15:45 Exeter

Ithaka

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Ryan Potter

4l winner under Freddie Mitchell at Hereford (extended 3m1f) in January on latest outing but 8lb higher today, including 3lb out of the handicap; also not proven on worse than good to soft (had two attempts on soft) and this sort of trip is something new to him.

9/1

Form: 5-2538 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Couple of novice wins (soft/good) last March then ran creditably in 2m handicap on the big end-of-season day at Sandown; not in quite the same form this term but has possibilities now dropped in class off a reduced mark.
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4th

3

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle

Red Vision

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Two novice wins last spring but has proved disappointing in handicaps; better signs in two most recent starts, the latest at Southwell, and can be considered if cheekpieces have a beneficial effect.

9/4

4th

5

28th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell

Red Vision

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won two novice hurdles towards end of last season but has become rather disappointing in handicaps this term; took step back in right direction on latest outing but still has something to prove.

12/1

5th

3

1st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Red Vision

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 220

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; runner-up twice over hurdles last summer; form dipped sharply at Musselburgh (stable/handicap debut) on return from layoff, finishing lame; hard to support on the back of that.
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5th

3

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:05 Ayr

Simple Star

9st 4lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Dianne Sayer

Took step back in right direction when second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good) last month but was unable to lay a glove on Cascade Hall and will need to build on that performance here.

9/2

2nd

3

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

13:50 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Dianne Sayer

Soundly beaten on both Flat starts this year (1m4f/2m), and just a respectable fifth over hurdles 12 days ago; now 2lb lower than when second here (2m2f, good) last summer but needs to up his game.

7/2

5th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Simple Star

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Not seen over hurdles since scoring at Perth (2m) last July but he comes here fit from the Flat and was also a good second on this card 12 months ago; considered.

5/1

Form: 8815/7 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won off 3lb higher in March 2021; possibly needed her comeback run last month, following a lengthy absence, but needs to prove she retains all of her ability.
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4

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Red Reminder

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

midfield, eased and pulled up before 2nd

16/1

7th

1

13th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Red Reminder

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Chris Grant

Rewarded determined Danny McMenamin ride when winning off today's mark at Hexham (2m, soft) in March 2021 but we haven't seen her since a lesser effort the following month.

16/1

Form: P6P-89 D

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Perth novice hurdle in April 2021; subsequent form (fences/hurdles) leaves a lot to be desired; had a second wind surgery since last run, so could revive.
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7th

8

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:20 Cartmel

Coolkill

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

midfield on inner, went fourth 9th, mistake and lost position 10th

10/1

7th

8

25th May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:20 Cartmel

Coolkill

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Struggled on heavy ground last time but opened chasing account with clearcut success at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft; also suited by good) two starts ago and is still quite lightly raced for his age; could have a say.

10/1

11

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:22 Carlisle

Coolkill

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Thomson

10yo who is lightly raced for his age and travelled well to win by 3l at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft); he's 6lb higher against much tougher opponents today, but he looked promising earlier in his career and is not discounted.

13/2

Form: 542118 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Disappointing last month when bidding for a Sedgefield hat-trick, having been absent for nearly ten weeks since his two wins in November; not sure what to expect at this venue (first run here).
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10

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Silkstone

10st 11lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Danny Brooke

Disappointing last month when bidding for a Sedgefield hat-trick, having been absent for nearly ten weeks since his two wins in November; not sure what to expect at this venue (first run here).

12/1

8th

7

29th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

16:20 Sedgefield

Silkstone

10st 11lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Danny Brooke

held up in rear

4/1

1st

3

22nd Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

12:25 Sedgefield

Silkstone

10st 12lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Danny Brooke

Successful under Emma Smith-Chaston in conditional jockeys' event over C&D (soft) last time, finally opening his hurdles account and comfortably beating a subsequent scorer; rider can now use her 5lb claim, which virtually offsets a 6lb rise in the weights; big player.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £201.80
Straight Forecast £183.45
Tricast £672.23
Trifecta £1499.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Paddy's Fancy

Daily Mail:

Hashtag Lord

WEST COUNTRY:

Portentoso

The Guardian:

Silkstone

D Express:

Hashtag Lord

RP Ratings:

Paddy's Fancy

POSTDATA:

Paddy's Fancy

The Times:

Paddy's Fancy

Telegraph:

Paddy's Fancy

Daily Mirror:

Paddy's Fancy

The Sun:

Paddy's Fancy

The Star:

Paddy's Fancy

Daily Record:

Paddy's Fancy