April 08 / 17.25 Carlisle

17.25

Soft

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4541.66
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9-2834

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 6yo who made a promising start to life in handicaps when third of eight at Wetherby (2m, good)) last month; faded into a well-held fourth over 2m4f at Newcastle since but retains potential back down in trip.
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4

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Burrows Hall

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made all at Uttoxeter (2m4f), Market Rasen (extended 2m7f) and Doncaster (3m, good) on last three outings, with a last-flight mistake not helping his margin of victory last time; up another 5lb but he's on a roll.

100/30

5th

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Burrows Hall

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made all at Uttoxeter (2m4f), Market Rasen (extended 2m7f) and Doncaster (3m, good) on last three outings, with a last-flight mistake not helping his margin of victory last time; up another 5lb but he's on a roll.

100/30

1st

5

14th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

15:02 Doncaster

Burrows Hall

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

led, faced challenge from 7th, shaken up after 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in

7/4

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: PP2119 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Added to his good record here when landing two narrow wins over this trip (soft/good to soft) under Emma Smith-Chaston this winter; well held at Haydock latest but better can be expected back here.
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11

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Applaus

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd

25/1

11

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Applaus

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd, lost position and pushed along briefly 4th, reminders after 6th

25/1

6th

6

30th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Carlisle

Applaus

11st 1lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Dual C&D winner last season (soft/good to soft), and was placed off 10lb higher on the outer track here (2m1f, soft) in November; impossible to rule out but has become unreliable and was safely held here twice last month.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 53F34P BF

Last run: 149 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Freshened up since a poor run at Market Rasen in November and had finished a respectable fourth over C&D (soft) before that.
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5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Allbetsoff

11st 9lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Kevin Hunter

Gained two of his five hurdle wins over C&D and was second off mark 7lb higher than today's when making stable debut in this race a year ago (good); lost his way afterwards, though, and absent since heavy fall in November.

50/1

6

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:22 Carlisle

Allbetsoff

10st 5lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Kevin Hunter

Five-time winner for Mark Walford who was runner-up at Hexham (2m, good) in May on his stable debut; however, pulled up there on both runs since (2m, good/good to soft) and returns from a break with something to prove.

25/1

3

22nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

14:18 Hexham

Allbetsoff

12st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Kevin Hunter

Second of nine to Blended Stealth here last month but dropped out very tamely a week ago; capable of going well but can be up and down.

8/1

Form: -52587

Last run: 177 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Perth in July but unplaced in nine other attempts over hurdles; others look much stronger.
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5th

12

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Derracrin

10st 4lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Barry Murtagh

Won at Hexham in May 2023 and he's 4lb lower today; however, that remains his sole success (from 24 attempts) and he hasn't shaped of late as though he's about to return to winning ways.

50/1

4th

6

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Derracrin

10st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Returned from long absence with some disappointing runs this year but had made significant headway from the rear before his last-fence unseat over C&D (good to soft) last month; out of the weights again but that last run offers some renewed hope.

5/1

Form: 6330

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
3m point winner; promise when third in two novice hurdles around 2m4f at Newcastle (good to soft/soft) this winter; disappointed on 2m6f Kelso handicap debut in February and now drops significantly in trip back from seven weeks off.
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4th

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:37 Carlisle

Five Dollar Fine

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

raced in second, hit 3rd

10/1

4th

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:37 Carlisle

Five Dollar Fine

11st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

raced in second, hit 3rd

10/1

7

5th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:40 Newcastle

Five Dollar Fine

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Ann Hamilton

He's just 1lb higher than when winning at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in October and he has form at up to 3m; however, below his best on his last three starts and was pulled up at Carlisle a fortnight ago.

14/1

Form: 833341 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
C&D handicap winner (off 2lb lower) last season who arrives on the back of a breakthrough chase success at Kelso (2m1f, soft) a fortnight ago; ought to be competitive.
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5

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Duty Calls

11st 3lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Sandy Forster

Ended last season with a course win (2m1f, soft) and will be fine over today's longer trip but has been badly out of form this term and seems best suited by soft ground.

16/1

5

22nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Kelso

Duty Calls

11st 3lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Sandy Forster

Ended last season with a course win (2m1f, soft) and will be fine over today's longer trip but has been badly out of form this term and seems best suited by soft ground.

16/1

4th

5

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

15:35 Kelso

Duty Calls

10st 7lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Sandy Forster

always behind

14/1

Form: 8F561F BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut at Ayr (2m, good) last month and looked to be going nicely just behind the leaders when falling four out at Newcastle (2m, heavy; 7-4 favourite) at Newcastle since; worth another chance.
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6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:21 Perth

Artic Row

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Last three wins have been in 2m4f handicap chases at Ayr, although won a 2m Ayr novice handicap over hurdles in March 2023 (good); hasn't been in top form over fences on last three starts and probably best watched this time.

12/1

5th

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Artic Row

12st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: N W Alexander

Three chase wins at Ayr (2m4f on soft/good to soft) last winter but below best there in March and at Carlisle since; Callum Pritchard takes off a helpful 5lb but adding cheekpieces acknowledges something needs to change.

8/1

Form: PU6PP4

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Bit better when fourth of eight over 2m3f here (soft) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) 20 days ago but he'll need to step up on that form to get seriously competitive from 8lb out of the handicap this time.
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9

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Strike Of Lighting

10st 6lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: George Bewley

Now only 1lb higher than when winning at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in spring 2023 and made quite encouraging return from 575-day absence in C&D race won by Man Of Action in June, albeit looking held before falling heavily at the final flight; not ruled out.

16/1

10

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Perth

Strike Of Lighting

10st 5lb

J: Edward Austin

T: George Bewley

Registered sole win at Cartmel (2m6f) two years ago; returns from 19-month absence; the betting may prove best guide to expectations.

25/1

Form: 348463 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Well treated on past Irish exploits but his form went the wrong way on his final few runs for Henry De Bromhead and there's been no revival on his five starts for this stable (beaten 31l when third latest); needs to raise his game.
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10th

12

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Ingleby Mackenzie

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Ewart

prominent, weakened before 3 out

7/1

5th

12

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:50 Market Rasen

Ingleby Mackenzie

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

Regressive 10yo who ended 2023 with two disappointing chase runs for Ewan Whillans; might have been refreshed by combination of subsequent 172-day break and change of scenery, though, and market support will bring him into the equation; 2lb wrong; cheekpieces/tongue-tie removed.

10/1

8th

11

18th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 5

14:55 Musselburgh

Ingleby Mackenzie

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ewan Whillans

Some respectable efforts at around 2m this autumn but he took his losing run to 23 when well held at Sedgefield (2m3f, soft) 20 days ago; bit to prove again after that and he goes into unknown territory at this trip.

12/1

Form: 80-534 BF

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ran well from the front when a close third over hurdles at Fairyhouse (2m, soft) on New Year's Day; creditable fourth switched to fences at Newcastle (2m, soft) since; one to consider for an Irish stable with a 1-2 record at this venue.
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4

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 5f 0y

12:23 Fairyhouse

Dont Talk

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Gained back-to-back wins at Down Royal and at this course last January, latterly off 104; huge improvement needed judged on first two runs of the season but tends to come alive around this time of the season; monitor the betting.

20/1

7

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Dont Talk

10st 6lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: Karl Thornton

Followed up a 2m4f win at Down Royal in January with a 2m1f success at this venue four days later, beating subsequent 8l Gowran winner Champagne Mahler; should be better for a run at Limerick earlier in the month; has 3-8 record at this track.

10/1

7

22nd Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Dont Talk

10st 6lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: Karl Thornton

Followed up a 2m4f win at Down Royal in January with a 2m1f success at this venue four days later, beating subsequent 8l Gowran winner Champagne Mahler; should be better for a run at Limerick earlier in the month; has 3-8 record at this track.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: /78873

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 11lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
First sign of retaining ability since returning from a long absence when 4l third over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in refitted cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago; not certain to benefit from this shorter trip but he is well handicapped.
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11th

2

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Carlisle

Limited Reserve

11st 11lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

First sign of retaining ability since returning from a long absence when 4l third over 2m4f at Uttoxeter in refitted cheekpieces (retained) three weeks ago; not certain to benefit from this shorter trip but he is well handicapped.

7/1

3rd

10

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Limited Reserve

10st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Beaten a long way on all four outings since returning from a long absence but his mark is in freefall as a result; given 12 weeks off and worth a precautionary betting check with cheekpieces refitted.

12/1

7th

9

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Ffos Las

Limited Reserve

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back from long absence with three disappointing efforts this autumn; ran well to a point in refitted cheekpieces at Kempton (3m, soft) last time and is too well handicapped to be ruled out but he has a lot more to prove than some; no headgear today.

25/1

Form: 1-3064 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won twice in last season's juvenile hurdle campaign; fair third on her Hexham reappearance but has yet to build on that, never threatening when 10l fourth of six at Wetherby (2m, soft) 18 days ago.
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2nd

10

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Bonne Vitesse

11st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led before 4th, faced challenge and ridden last, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

14/1

2nd

10

11th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

12:20 Hexham

Bonne Vitesse

11st 5lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, prominent, led before 4th, faced challenge and ridden last, headed and no extra inside final 110yds

14/1

7th

1

(5)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

14:47 Catterick

Bonne Vitesse

10st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

midfield, outpaced and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon no impression

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £70.90
Straight Forecast £59.95
Tricast £468.79
Trifecta £721.80

Selections

Daily Mirror:

Duty Calls

Telegraph:

Don't Talk

SPOTLIGHT:

Artic Row

RP Ratings:

Bonne Vitesse

The Sun:

Burrows Hall

The Guardian:

Limited Reserve

Daily Mail:

Applaus

D Express:

Don't Talk

The Times:

Artic Row

POSTDATA:

Bonne Vitesse

The Star:

Duty Calls

Daily Record:

Duty Calls