April 08 / 13.55 Carlisle

13.55

Soft

Join Racing TV Now Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4470.3
  • 2m 3f 61y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Join Racing TV Now Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 75F-P7

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; fell four out when going well in a Wetherby novice in February 2022 (2m3f, soft) on final start last season but has been disappointing on both starts this term; could bounce back.
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5

21st May 2024

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

19:10 Huntingdon

Baghdad Central

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Respectable sixth over hurdles here (2m4f, good) in March and now 4lb lower than when winning in that sphere last spring but lacked fluency and was pulled up on his only previous chasing attempt (in December).

10/1

5

21st May 2024

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

19:10 Huntingdon

Baghdad Central

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

Respectable sixth over hurdles here (2m4f, good) in March and now 4lb lower than when winning in that sphere last spring but lacked fluency and was pulled up on his only previous chasing attempt (in December).

10/1

6th

8

25th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Baghdad Central

11st 1lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Gained his breakthrough victory at Carlisle (2m3f) last April and wasn't disgraced after 11 weeks off when a fading fifth of 12 in 2m3f Doncaster handicap last month; he should take a step forward now.

12/1

Form: 6-5589 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Chase winner off 12lb higher in November 2021 (2m3f, good); 0-20 over hurdles; having his second run after a wind operation but 6lb out of the handicap and others stronger.
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11th

12

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

Balranald

10st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Alison Hamilton

Won twice last season but has a modest overall strike-rate and has been below par of late; 3lb out of the weights.

25/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

8th

10

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:08 Newcastle

Balranald

10st 4lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Alison Hamilton

Two wins last October, the second off this mark in this race (good); creditable second after a break at Sedgefield last time (2m4f, good); could well win this for the second year in a row.

7/1

Form: 46785P C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Last three wins have been in 2m5f chases, but not at his best this year (jumped poorly last time); having first run over hurdles since November 2020 when well beaten off a 13lb higher mark at Ayr (2m4f, heavy); stable going well but 2lb out of the handicap and hard to fancy.
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6th

9

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Ashjan

10st 4lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Sandy Forster

in touch with leaders

14/1

6th

9

22nd Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Ashjan

10st 4lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Sandy Forster

Ex-Irish; has won three chases for this yard, the latest at Carlisle in April 2022 (2m5f, good); creditable fourth over hurdles from well out of the handicap on same track last month, but went up the ratings following that and others now look better treated.

14/1

6th

9

30th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

17:25 Carlisle

Ashjan

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Sandy Forster

Not the most reliable these days but was under 5l away in a C&D handicap three weeks ago when a stone out of the weights (behind Masked Crusader); remains to be seen if that flattered him and he's off the same mark here.

14/1

Form: 042522

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner but 0-21 under rules; runner-up in three of his last four runs off his true mark over fences but no easy task back over hurdles from 8lb out of the handicap.
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4th

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 2lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Veteran without a win since November 2024 but showed there was still fire in the tank when third over C&D 17 days ago; younger rivals may have his measure here, however.

12/1

3rd

10

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 5lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Has won four chases, including over C&D in May 2024 (good); best recent form has been at Musselburgh and he was below par over C&D last time (good).

14/1

6th

7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Dr Shirocco

10st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

11yo whose losing run goes back 11 races to November 2024 but he ran pretty well off his lower hurdle mark at Musselburgh last month, following a break, and all four of his wins have come over fences (two of them here); not discounted back chasing.

10/1

Form: 36-221 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Confirmed previous promise when off the mark with a 15l-win in a mares' maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time (2m4f, heavy); stiffer task on handicap debut but worth considering.
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4th

3

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 4

14:15 Ffos Las

Houi Cherie

11st 13lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

Off the mark over hurdles when an all-the-way C&D maiden winner (heavy; 6-4 favourite) penultimate; weak in the betting - still favourite though - when underwhelming on handicap debut at Carlisle subsequently; switching back to Ffos Las, with Ned Fox returning to the saddle, is a sensible move.

9/2

5th

1

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

13:55 Carlisle

Houi Cherie

12st 0lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Confirmed previous promise when off the mark with a 15l-win in a mares' maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time (2m4f, heavy); stiffer task on handicap debut but worth considering.

4/7

1st

4

22nd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Ffos Las

Houi Cherie

11st 2lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Venetia Williams

made all, shaken up before 2 out, went well clear approaching last, impressive

2/1

Form: 000-0B

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Irish raider who was brought down two out when held in a 25-runner Fairyhouse handicap last time (2m4f, yielding; 50-1); hadn't shown a great deal at long prices before that; needs to improve
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Form: 52F-0P

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed fair form on good ground in 2021, but hasn't run to his best in two outings this season following a 462-day break; first run since a wind operation but stiff task from 12lb out of the handicap.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: -55189

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
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4

28th Dec 2024

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

12:25 Catterick

Ritson

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Liam Bailey

held up in rear, slow jump 4th

40/1

4

28th Dec 2024

Good

2m 3f 51y

Class 5

12:25 Catterick

Ritson

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Liam Bailey

held up in rear, slow jump 4th

40/1

Form: 2-5691 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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1

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Coniston Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Lots to prove regarding current form having been struggled over fences/hurdles on his three starts this season, but they've all been on good ground which might not have suited; not discounted off dangerous mark.

16/1

11th

1

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Coniston Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

16/1

11th

1

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

11:42 Newcastle

Coniston Clouds

12st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Nicky Richards

midfield

16/1

Non-runners

Ritson, Coniston Clouds

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £56.44
Tricast £522.94

Selections

RP Ratings:

Houi Cherie

SPOTLIGHT:

Baghdad Central

TOPSPEED:

Balranald

POSTDATA:

Houi Cherie

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The Guardian:

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Daily Mail:

Houi Cherie

D Express:

Houi Cherie

Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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