April 08 / 16.50 Carlisle

16.50

Soft

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  • Prize money: £6020.34
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 1-27P6

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Good second at Kelso in November (2m5f, good to soft) but rather disappointing since and was well behind a couple of these over C&D last time; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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1

30th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 51y

Class 4

13:40 Catterick

Dalyotin

11st 8lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

10yo who was pulled up over fences last May following a long absence and well beaten over hurdles at Carlisle in November; however, he ran well for a long way at Carlisle, shaping as though he may have needed the outing, and this five-time chase winner is not ruled out now back over fences.

11/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5-2434 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 1lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last season, the second over 2m5f here on soft ground off a 7lb lower mark; mainly creditable efforts this season, including when fourth over C&D last time (heavy; first-time tongue tie) when running as though needing the race; chance.
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2nd

6

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:30 Perth

Maid OMalley

11st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Solid record over fences for all that she's won only two of her 16 starts; another good effort in a 2m4f handicap at Carlisle 18 days ago but she faces a tough test at these weights.

20/1

2nd

1

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Maid OMalley

12st 1lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Dual winner last season, the second over 2m5f here on soft ground off a 7lb lower mark; mainly creditable efforts this season, including when fourth over C&D last time (heavy; first-time tongue tie) when running as though needing the race; chance.

5/1

4th

4

19th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Carlisle

Maid OMalley

11st 9lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Stuart Coltherd

Won back-to-back handicap chases last season, the second one here (on soft); 9lb higher now and couldn't say that she's improved since; ran well last time though and perhaps a tongue-tie will help.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: F-6655 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner but not been at his best this season (last twice over hurdles); on a good mark and conditions suit; could go well.
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3rd

3

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Buster Valentine

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Dual chase winner but not been at his best this season (last twice over hurdles); on a good mark and conditions suit; could go well.

10/1

5th

4

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:40 Market Rasen

Buster Valentine

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Useful chaser at his best but didn't fire on either start over fences this season and was unable to land a telling blow when back over hurdles last month; needs to turn a corner.

25/1

5th

9

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 3

15:50 Carlisle

Buster Valentine

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Two-time hurdle winner who scored over fences at Wetherby last March; however, this 10yo has been below par in chases on his two outings this season and a return to form is needed.

25/1

Form: 243-12 D

Last run: 135 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Unexposed and progressive chaser; off the mark at Ayr on chase debut in October (2m4f, good to soft) and fair run when second over 2m7f next time; stable going well and one to consider.
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4th

3

30th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Carlisle

Tfou

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Had just two runs over hurdles, neither handicaps; found immediate improvement for going chasing with form figures of 124 in 2m4f-2m7f handicaps with give in the ground; has been absent 12 months and fences are no doubt on the agenda again sooner or later.

5/1

4th

4

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Tfou

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Unexposed and progressive chaser; off the mark at Ayr on chase debut in October (2m4f, good to soft) and fair run when second over 2m7f next time; stable going well and one to consider.

2/1

2nd

3

24th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:58 Kelso

Tfou

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

held up in behind leaders, jumped right 1st, reminder after 9th

7/4

Form: 311F43 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner who was a good third over C&D on third chase start last time (good to soft; Maid O'Malley fourth, Dalyotin well behind); a possible
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2nd

2

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:15 Hexham

Paddy The Horse

11st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

C&D and 2m4f course winner on slow ground; has shown on his last three starts that he is competitive on this mark; each-way player.

4/1

5th

10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:00 Kelso

Paddy The Horse

11st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Has rediscovered some form on last two outings, more recently when clear second at Hexham (2m, heavy) last month, and remains well handicapped on past exploits but some of the others appeal more all the same.

14/1

5th

10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:00 Kelso

Paddy The Horse

11st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Has rediscovered some form on last two outings, more recently when clear second at Hexham (2m, heavy) last month, and remains well handicapped on past exploits but some of the others appeal more all the same.

14/1

Form: 21-P24 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Two fair runs over fences this season (fourth over 2m4f on good to soft at Ayr last time); on a fair mark now and could go well.
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6

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Operation Overlord

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Two fair runs over fences this season (fourth over 2m4f on good to soft at Ayr last time); on a fair mark now and could go well.

7/2

4th

1

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:15 Ayr

Operation Overlord

12st 2lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

Seen only twice again since winning handicap hurdle debut here (2m4f, good to soft) in November 2021 but bettered his very disappointing chase debut when second of four here (2m, heavy; no match for winner) last month and can make further progress over fences now back up in trip.

3/1

2nd

2

2nd Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Operation Overlord

11st 8lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along and outpaced before 4 out, went remote second last, kept on, no match for winner

4/1

Form: 123/64 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner; won a mares' maiden hurdle at Ayr in October 2020 (2m4f, soft); off for 681 days before a couple of ordinary runs over hurdles this term; now goes chasing off a good mark.
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10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Wild Polly

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of four hurdling starts this year; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

33/1

10

15th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Wild Polly

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of four hurdling starts this year; wore cheekpieces for last two races; visor tried today; revival needed.

33/1

4

22nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

Wild Polly

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Rose Dobbin

Made disappointing start to chasing career last spring and, following a layoff, has not really fired on any of three hurdling starts this year (cheekpieces added last time); revival needed.

14/1

Form: -44957 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner last season, the first over C&D (heavy); hasn't been in such good form this term but has become well handicapped as a result (3lb above last winning mark).
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2

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Warwick

Dawn Raider

11st 13lb

J: Luca Morgan

T: Gary Hanmer

Well below best form last season but last week's sixth at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) was a good step back in the right direction; should be fine over today's longer trip and might be boosted by a change of headgear.

10/1

6th

3

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

20:10 Hexham

Dawn Raider

11st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Both chase wins came on soft/heavy in March 2022; only 1lb higher than his last winning mark but not been in the best of form this year.

20/1

8

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Dawn Raider

10st 8lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Dual chase winner last season, the first over C&D (heavy); hasn't been in such good form this term but has become well handicapped as a result (3lb above last winning mark).

16/1

Form: -05116 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Winner over this trip at Newcastle in January (soft) and over C&D the following month (good to soft); lesser run last time but not without a chance.
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6th

5

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:30 Perth

Knocknamona

10st 13lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Has won over 3m in the distant past but usually kept to shorter these days and has struggled the last twice after edging up the weights; bit to prove on a couple of counts.

8/1

9

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Knocknamona

10st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Winner over this trip at Newcastle in January (soft) and over C&D the following month (good to soft); lesser run last time but not without a chance.

8/1

6th

7

26th Mar 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Carlisle

Knocknamona

10st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Easy win at Newcastle (2m4f, soft) in January and got up late to follow up over this C&D (good to soft) last month, despite carrying his tail awkwardly; this 12yo could again be bang there if his good form continues.

6/1

Form: P35P53 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his 20 races over fences, the latest off 5lb higher in first-time blinkers at Catterick in February 2022 (2m3f, good); rather disappointing this term (has been running without headgear), although fair third at Musselburgh latest; others stronger.
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8

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:17 Perth

Victory Echo

10st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Maurice Barnes

in touch with leaders on inner (trainer said, regarding the running of gelding here on going described as Good, having declared gelding a non-runner at Market Rasen on ground with the same official description, that in his opinion the going at Market Rasen was riding slower than ideal after rainfall)

14/1

Form: 54956P

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Four wins in France at 2m/2m1f on soft/heavy; hasn't run to that form since joining Micky Hammond but has dropped 23lb in the ratings in just four runs, so an interesting contender, particularly with cheekpieces on for the first time.
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5th

7

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Perth

Contre Ordre

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

prominent, left in second 1st, not fluent 4 out, lost position gradually after 2 out, weakening when hit last

7/1

3rd

7

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

19:50 Cartmel

Contre Ordre

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Micky Hammond

Ex-French 6yo who came good for Micky Hammond at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in November; has very mixed record since but is 4lb lower now and didn't run badly when fifth (behind Sword Of Fate) in first-time blinkers at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £86.70
Straight Forecast £83.40
Tricast £785.73
Trifecta £518.50

Selections

The Times:

Tfou

TOPSPEED:

Paddy The Horse

POSTDATA:

Operation Overlord

SPOTLIGHT:

Maid O'Malley

RP Ratings:

Dawn Raider

Daily Mirror:

Knocknamona

Telegraph:

Tfou

The Star:

Tfou

Daily Record:

Tfou

The Guardian:

Paddy The Horse

Daily Mail:

Paddy The Horse

D Express:

Operation Overlord