February 20 / 16.25 Carlisle

16.25

Good To Soft

Cambridge Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3432.65
  • 3m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Cambridge Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 363972

Last run: 143 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first career win (0-10) but has been given a break of 143 days since finishing a staying-on second in blustery conditions at Hexham (2m7f, good to soft; in first-time tongue-tie) in September; shouldn't be totally dismissed from a 2lb higher mark.
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Verdict Starting price

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:30 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 2lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won twice here in 2023; respectable efforts this year but not as good as he was; 10lb out of the weights.

16/1

10th

14

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:22 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 5lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Dual course winner in 2023; kept on for fourth over C&D (good to soft; also suited by soft/heavy) in May and subsequent Hexham second was also very respectable but he's no longer the force of old.

14/1

4

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

18:50 Hexham

Our Sam

11st 1lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

C&D winner in 2023; well below best form over the last year or so but at least took a step back in right direction when keeping-on fourth at Cartmel (2m6f, good to soft) ten days ago.

12/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 407222 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Battled on willingly at Bangor (2m7f, good to soft; from a 3lb lower mark) ten days ago, filling the runner-up berth for the third time in succession; cheekpieces (worn the last twice) are retained and he was successful in a bumper here in late 2021; should stay 3m1f; chance.
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2nd

4

10th Mar 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

16:30 Plumpton

Basford

11st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jennie Candlish

led, headed and raced in second before 11th, reminder after 12th, not fluent and dropped to rear 13th, rallied and went second 4 out, weakened after 3 out

2/1

5th

3

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 3f 123y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Basford

11st 8lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Three-time hurdle winner on good ground (2m5f-3m); still early days over fences and he's getting the hang of things judged on his second at Fakenham (3m5f), albeit in a very small field; thereabouts.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -70541

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Switched to fences for his last two starts and dug deep to resume winning ways at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft; from a 4lb lower mark) a fortnight ago; has a reasonable enough back catalogue over hurdles, albeit is yet to score from a mark this high; place claims arguably most realistic.
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Verdict Starting price

1

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Ribeye

12st 0lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Two wins last season, the second off 3lb lower over C&D in October (good); hasn't been in quite such good form in 2026, but has had a break and can't be rule out.

14/1

6th

5

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Ribeye

11st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Peter Atkinson

Five chase wins, the latest off 5lb lower at Hexham (3m, good) in October; creditable second to very progressive rival at Wetherby (3m, good) on next outing but form has slumped since (hurdling last time).

10/1

9

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Ribeye

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Stays at least this far and was in good form over fences for most of last year, but he has a bit to prove against younger rivals on his first start over hurdles in almost three years.

14/1

Form: -03980

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Outran his odds when placed in a maiden hurdle at Ayr (2m4f, soft; 150-1; beaten 25l) in November, but hasn't progressed in various forms of equipment (now left off) since switched to handicapping; claimer ridden and is easing markedly in the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Master Of The Malt

10st 9lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Daragh Bourke

0-11 and inconsistent form; one of his better efforts when third of six at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) last time, so not totally dismissed.

14/1

3rd

6

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:00 Sedgefield

Master Of The Malt

10st 13lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Daragh Bourke

Inconsistent maiden who took his record to 0-10 with a poor effort last time; however, this new trip may well suit, judged on the way he shaped two starts ago.

12/1

10th

11

10th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Ayr

Master Of The Malt

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Daragh Bourke

0-7 over hurdles; stayed on for fourth when upped to 3m1f at Carlisle (good to soft) last month and has the services of Brian Hughes today but needs to find something extra to get a win on the board.

10/1

Form: 06P-43

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
23-race maiden; has fared okay since returning from a break, with his Boxing Day Newcastle fourth (2m4f, good to soft) since boosted; unable to reel in the front pair when settling for minor honours back there (2m6f) latterly; worth a go over 3m1f, but is likely to find a few stronger.
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Verdict Starting price

3

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rumble B

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Justin Landy

Record of 3-39 over hurdles, latest win coming over C&D in March 2024 (heavy); placed on last five starts, last time beaten just over 2l in third to Tartan Cookie (who's now 2lb worse off) over C&D (good); solid each-way contender.

3/1

3

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Rumble B

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Justin Landy

Record of 3-39 over hurdles, latest win coming over C&D in March 2024 (heavy); placed on last five starts, last time beaten just over 2l in third to Tartan Cookie (who's now 2lb worse off) over C&D (good); solid each-way contender.

3/1

3rd

4

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:40 Hexham

Rumble B

10st 13lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Justin Landy

Dual C&D winner who has finished runner-up at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) and Wetherby (3m, good) in his last two runs; up another 3lb but he was only narrowly denied last time and remains well treated on his old form; key player.

4/1

Form: 57-2P2

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed on six of her ten career starts, including twice since wind surgery; slightly outpaced and short of room at a crucial stage before rallying determinedly to go under by a short-head at Fakenham (2m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) latest; compensation could await despite the 3lb higher mark.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:13 Huntingdon

Doireann

10st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Maiden with placed form over hurdles; below par when last seen in early summer and she jumped moderately on her previous chase start; more new headgear tried.

20/1

11th

6

6th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

15:50 Uttoxeter

Doireann

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Runner-up twice over this trip at Fakenham last season, losing out only by a short head off today's mark in first-time cheekpieces on latter occasion; below form on recent outings, though, and needs today's headgear switch to give her a boost.

14/1

5th

6

30th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Doireann

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Runner-up here once last term; now a 12-race maiden under rules, with two close seconds at Fakenham (2m7f, good/good to soft) as this season's easily best efforts; pulled up on chase debut 13 days ago; this trip looks worth a go and there are no ground worries but she's been inconsistent.

14/1

Form: 121-35 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Versatile stayer who has shown improvement since fitted with cheekpieces; sits just 2lb above last winning mark (Warwick, 3m2f, heavy) but has left the care of Matt Sheppard (for £20,000) since a low-key showing at Warwick on New Year's Eve; interesting to see if market speaks positively or not.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

One Fer Mamma

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

Holds weak claims on his form for current yard and hasn't won for three years; opposed.

33/1

10th

12

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

One Fer Mamma

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

Holds weak claims on his form for current yard and hasn't won for three years; opposed.

33/1

26

27th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

12:25 Wetherby

One Fer Mamma

10st 6lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

Form: -56251 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Jumped well when deservedly off the mark at Wetherby (3m, soft; 3-1), proving stamina in the process; has more to do from a 6lb higher mark over this slightly longer trip, but still merits ample respect even from the summit of the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

4

30th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

15:48 Catterick

Piaff Bubbles

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Well treated on last season's best efforts but this 10yo hasn't been at the top of his game on his last two starts and hopes are pinned on the change of headgear giving him a boost.

12/1

4th

3

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Piaff Bubbles

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a Wetherby novice handicap in January 2023 (3m, soft); some fair runs since, including when fourth at Catterick last time (3m1f, soft; cheekpieces tried); tongue-tie now, as well as a hood and cheekpieces; a possible.

13/2

4th

3

11th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Piaff Bubbles

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won a Wetherby novice handicap in January 2023 (3m, soft); some fair runs since, including when fourth at Catterick last time (3m1f, soft; cheekpieces tried); tongue-tie now, as well as a hood and cheekpieces; a possible.

13/2

Form: 4-5126

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won in a first-time visor at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft; from a 5lb lower mark) in November before being narrowly denied at Musselburgh (3m); further demonstrated his wellbeing with a solid effort on the Flat at Southwell (2m) recently, so must enter the thinking in an open-looking contest.
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Verdict Starting price

5

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Kiss My Face

11st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Hurdles record of 5-32 includes wins over 3m on good ground at Wetherby in October and Haydock latest start; holding his form well and is better than ever; may remain competitive.

12/1

4

19th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 1f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Kiss My Face

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Running well at present and he followed a Wetherby win (3m) in October with a solid third at Bangor (2m7f, also good), despite giving Joe Anderson a workout, 12 days later; has form on soft and is one to consider.

8/1

6

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Kiss My Face

11st 6lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Alastair Ralph

Arguably posted career-best performance when winning at Warwick (3m, good) 12 days ago, but is 6lb higher in a stronger race and not always one to rely upon; others appeal more.

11/2

Form: 652F-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Caught on the line at Hexham (2m7f, good; from 2lb out of the handicap) in October 2021, before falling here next time; off for a long while thereafter and tailed off on last month's Wetherby return (3m); 7lb wrong, so safe to look elsewhere.
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0

9

6th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:18 Hexham

Elusive Red

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Barry Murtagh

Maiden after 20 starts; some of his best hurdle efforts have come at this track but he was tailed off here in June; chasing debut.

33/1

5th

8

25th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

14:15 Hexham

Elusive Red

10st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

jumped right throughout, held up in rear, headway into midfield 2 out, soon ridden, weakened before last

33/1

5th

10

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Elusive Red

10st 3lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

midfield

33/1

Form: 0P8-P0

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Struggling with nothing positive to glean from his most recent Kelso run (2m, heavy; 12th of 14, beaten 50l); does tackle this 3m1f trip for the first time but is impossible to fancy from 14lb out of the handicap.
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11

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Carlisle

Dunnottar Castle

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jackie Stephen

Struggling with nothing positive to glean from his most recent Kelso run (2m, heavy; 12th of 14, beaten 50l); does tackle this 3m1f trip for the first time but is impossible to fancy from 14lb out of the handicap.

100/1

12th

16

15th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 5

13:00 Kelso

Dunnottar Castle

10st 2lb

J: Thomas Willmott

T: Jackie Stephen

Has struggled to get competitive in his five handicap hurdles and he's 7lb out of the weights here; it's best to look elsewhere.

20/1

15

24th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Dunnottar Castle

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Jackie Stephen

towards rear, slow jump 6th, lost touch and pulled up before 7th, burst blood vessel (vet said gelding had bled from the nose)

33/1

Non-runners

Piaff Bubbles, Kiss My Face

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £57.00
Straight Forecast £44.50
Tricast £168.21
Trifecta £214.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Piaff Bubbles

Daily Mail:

Basford

SPOTLIGHT:

Doireann

TOPSPEED:

One Fer Mamma

Telegraph:

Ribeye

RP Ratings:

Rumble B

D Express:

Basford

Daily Record:

Basford

The Sun:

Doireann

The Guardian:

One Fer Mamma

The Times:

Piaff Bubbles

Daily Mirror:

Piaff Bubbles

The Star:

Piaff Bubbles