March 19 / 16.45 Carlisle

16.45

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8933

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Finished third, albeit well held, in maiden hurdles at Exeter (2m) and Chepstow (2m3f) the last twice; bred to do much better still, being half-brother to a multiple hurdles winner for his connections, and looks open to improvement now handicapping; interesting.
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4th

6

3rd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Warwick

Big Blue Moon

10st 5lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Off for nearly a year before pulling up on chase debut (jumped poorly) and when reverting to hurdles in March but subsequent efforts back on good ground yielded two wins at around this trip and he didn't run badly off this mark when third in May; needs to cut out the mistakes reverting to fences but interesting back from a break.

11/2

3rd

3

26th May 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Big Blue Moon

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

prominent, led 6th, headed before 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last

2/1

3rd

3

26th May 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Big Blue Moon

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

prominent, led 6th, headed before 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last

2/1

25/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 6-7766

Last run: 110 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Wind surgery and switch to handicap company are possible sources of improvement; however, has very unconvincing claims on her form in bumpers and novice hurdles; 5lb out of weights.
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5th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:12 Perth

Celestial Fashion

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Shot up 16lb for her back-to-back wins (2m3f/2m5f) and, although a bad mistake was no help when last to finish at Carlisle, it could be that the handicapper has caught up with her.

5/1

3rd

3

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 4

15:50 Carlisle

Celestial Fashion

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Thriving mare who bids to compete a hat-trick after clear wins at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) this year; shooting up the weights but needs to be taken very seriously in current form.

4/5

1st

4

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 198y

Class 4

15:05 Carlisle

Celestial Fashion

10st 10lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won by 10l on reappearance here (2m4f, soft) in November and, after not staying 3m at Ayr, she bounced back with an easy, all-the-way win at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) 12 days ago; 8lb higher in a tougher race today but this progressive 8yo could still be ahead of the handicapper.

9/4

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-5396

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Mixed results this term, midfield over C&D most recently; this veteran has been on a general decline in the last 16 months but is undeniably well handicapped on best form; 17lb below last winning mark.
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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

Form: 255476 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Substandard form, minus headgear, since joining current yard; has become well treated and the return of cheekpieces may prompt a revival (last two wins came in this equipment).
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6th

10

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

For Three

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won over 2m1f here in May (good) when 6lb lower; twice runner-up in the meantime and returning to further won't hurt.

5/1

2nd

2

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

For Three

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Sam England

Sedgefield winner in May (2m1f, good); fair third next time; beaten over 11l by The Navigator over C&D last time (soft) but meets the winner on 7lb better terms.

5/1

3rd

9

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:10 Cartmel

For Three

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Returned from break with pretty convincing win at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in May but didn't really fire on his latest outing and was soundly beaten on all three previous visits to Cartmel.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3744P2 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Last two wins came over fences (off higher marks); however, ran an encouraging race at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft; finished second) back hurdling last month; clear possibilities if building on that effort.
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5th

3

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Carlisle

Crack Du Ninian

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

in touch with leaders on outer

3/1

2nd

1

25th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle

Crack Du Ninian

12st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Jennie Candlish

Has something to prove in view of this winter's chase form but he's dropped down the weights and was a good third at Carlisle in October on his last hurdle start; possible contender.

5/1

1

25th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

14:45 Catterick

Crack Du Ninian

12st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and no impression before 5 out, pulled up before 3 out

8/1

Form: 221/88 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 9lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Defied a 6lb higher mark at Kelso (2m, good) prior to long absence; well below that form in two starts since returning to action; chance depends on whether first-time cheekpieces prompt a revival.
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7

6th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

15:10 Wetherby

Rob Royal

11st 0lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

raced in last

33/1

6th

4

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Carlisle

Rob Royal

11st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

towards rear, jumped left 1st

25/1

8th

1

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:15 Uttoxeter

Rob Royal

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

took keen hold, soon led at steady pace, disputed lead from 3rd, shaken up after 5th

20/1

Form: 54-212 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 12st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Solid record this season, with ready success under Edward Austin at Ayr (2m, good to soft; conditional riders' event) flanked by a couple of seconds on deeper ground, latest in Class 3 at Kelso; strong chance back down in grade, especially with Austin able to use his 5lb claim this time.
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1

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Beat Box

12st 6lb

J: Mr Martin McIntyre

T: Anthony Ward-Thomas

Useful handicapper for Dan Skelton but looks regressive judged on his recent pointing exploits.

12/1

4th

4

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:34 Ffos Las

Beat Box

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

midfield, headway on outer before 4 out, weakened before 2 out

7/2

4th

4

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:34 Ffos Las

Beat Box

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

midfield, headway on outer before 4 out, weakened before 2 out

7/2

40/1

Form: 73390- CD

Last run: 337 days

W: 10st 2lb

14 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of form at this venue, including three wins; however, he's on a five-year losing spell and lacks recent match practice having been absent since last April (well beaten); returns as a 14yo.
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8th

8

26th Mar 2023

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Carlisle

Pistol

10st 2lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

Three-time heavy-ground course winner who showed some spark here as recently as last February, but this 14yo has struggled on his last three starts and is without a win since 2018; hard to fancy from 9lb out of the handicap.

33/1

8th

12

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Carlisle

Pistol

10st 2lb

J: Mr John Dixon

T: John Dixon

pushed along soon after start, prominent on outer, nudged along 3rd

40/1

Form: 50P-P5

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who has weak claims on overall form; only a modest fifth at Wetherby two weeks ago (second run for new yard); needs to improve a good deal.
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7

9th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:20 Market Rasen

Secrets De Famille

10st 4lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Neil Mechie

Unplaced in 11 career starts, the latest when tailed off on chasing debut at Cartmel nine days ago, after wind surgery; others preferred.

33/1

9th

9

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:20 Cartmel

Secrets De Famille

10st 2lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Neil Mechie

Ex-Irish maiden who hasn't shown a great deal on her three hurdling starts for Neil Mechie this year; makes chasing debut after a recent wind op; 3lb out of the weights; not the obvious answer.

50/1

9th

9

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Carlisle

Secrets De Famille

10st 4lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Neil Mechie

raced in second

33/1

Form: 5363P

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; not completely solid on form but looks a possible improver with tongue-tie applied on handicap debut; drops back in distance (ran over 2m6f/2m4f the last twice).
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6th

10

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

17:05 Bangor-on-Dee

Brians Jet

10st 11lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

0-16 over hurdles but all five of this season's runs were respectable and he continues to edge down the weights; swaps cheekpieces for refitted blinkers here; probably won't be far away.

12/1

6th

10

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

19:50 Market Rasen

Brians Jet

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

midfield, headway after 3 out, disputing fourth 2 out, no extra run-in

12/1

Form: /7046-

Last run: 565 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sole win for Nigel Twiston-Davies came four years ago; absent since a poor effort in August 2021 when making debut for new stable; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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8

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:05 Hexham

Kingofthecotswolds

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kevin Hunter

On a slippery slope since winning a maiden hurdle for previous connections and has pulled up in both starts (hurdle/chase) since returning from a long absence.

20/1

5

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:15 Hexham

Kingofthecotswolds

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Kevin Hunter

towards rear of midfield, dropped to last when slow jump 5th, lost touch 6th, soon pulled up

50/1

7

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Carlisle

Kingofthecotswolds

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Kevin Hunter

towards rear

33/1

Form: 456-B4

Last run: 293 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but may improve for the wind surgery he's had since finishing fourth at Cartmel (2m6f) when last seen; that form has been franked subsequently and this drop back in trip looks a plus.
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2nd

3

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ffos Las

Lusitanien

11st 3lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Good start to his stable/chasing career, winning well at Worcester before finishing clear of the rest when second at Southwell 12 days ago; up another 3lb but looks the one to beat; handles soft ground.

4/5

2nd

4

3rd Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell

Lusitanien

11st 2lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

held up in rear, steady headway from 7th, went third when mistake 10th, went second when pecked on landing 3 out

5/4

1st

9

12th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Lusitanien

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Fergal O’Brien

16-race maiden who changed hands cheaply (£2,000) last month but has joined a respected yard; 2lb out of the weights; market interesting on chase debut.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £159.00
Straight Forecast £185.69
Tricast £953.61
Trifecta £1287.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Crack Du Ninian

SPOTLIGHT:

Beat Box

The Times:

Big Blue Moon

The Star:

Serious Ego

D Express:

Big Blue Moon

Telegraph:

Beat Box

Daily Record:

Beat Box

TOPSPEED:

Crack Du Ninian

POSTDATA:

Crack Du Ninian

Daily Mirror:

Crack Du Ninian

The Sun:

Crack Du Ninian