June 01 / 18.20 Carlisle

18.20

Good To Firm

Orton Rigg Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Orton Rigg Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on a promising Pontefract debut (5f, good) when making all to win a fillies' maiden at Ascot (5f, soft) latest; that form has been bolstered and she's a big player under a penalty, with her trainer's two-year-olds in fine fettle.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:40 Sandown

Dawn Charger

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won three races last season, notably a French 6f Group 3, but well below par both outings this term; carries a penalty and others appeal more.

11/1

7th

2

(9)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Dawn Charger

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Had an excellent 2yo campaign, improving with each run and following a 6f Group 3 win at Chantilly with a close second in a Group 2 over the same C&D (both good to soft); may not have reached her ceiling just yet.

12/1

7th

2

(9)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Dawn Charger

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Had an excellent 2yo campaign, improving with each run and following a 6f Group 3 win at Chantilly with a close second in a Group 2 over the same C&D (both good to soft); may not have reached her ceiling just yet.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 34 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 when making a promising debut at Doncaster (5f, soft) in April; unlucky to hit traffic problems when trying to get a run at Beverley (5f, good to soft) as favourite latest; should be more to come.
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4th

6

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:50 Catterick

Charged Up

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

raced in fourth

5/1

3rd

6

(9)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:05 Thirsk

Charged Up

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ollie Pears

Appreciated the step up to 7f when winning his maiden at Musselburgh and appeared to give his running on nursery debut at Leicester, going down by 2l after racing prominently; each-way claims now upped to 1m.

8/1

4th

2

(1)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Charged Up

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Placed over sprints trips (including on heavy) before getting the job done at the fourth time of asking stepped up to 7f at Musselburgh (good to firm) 17 days ago; ought to be very competitive.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 41 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on his Thirsk debut when upped to 6f at Redcar (good) last month, winning eased down by over 2l; this looks tougher, especially under a penalty, so he's likely to need some improvement to win again.
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5

(2)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Ayr

Arc Shadowfax

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Harrison

Sole win was in a Redcar maiden (6f, good) in May 2023; some creditable efforts on AW this year but he struggled over C&D on recent stable debut; that took his handicap record to 0-12 and others are more convincing; visor reapplied.

12/1

3

(5)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Arc Shadowfax

9st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Gary Harrison

Below par back on turf last time, taking handicap record to 0-11; best form at 6f; not the percentage call on debut for new yard.

14/1

1

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Arc Shadowfax

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Gary Harrison

6f maiden winner (good) who has largely been campaigned on AW surfaces of late; well beaten back on turf at Leicester (6f, good to firm) latest; has since changed hands; drops 2lb and is not ruled out each-way if he can transfer some of his better efforts back to this surface.

7/1

Form: 4

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners including Akmaam (RPR 101); 18-5 on recent debut at Redcar (6f, good), where he didn't make a serious impact; improvement anticipated and no surprise if he can take a closer hand.
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3rd

6

(2)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Night Safari

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Contested his third handicap (second since gelded) when leading early and strong at the finish to get off the mark over 1m2f at Lingfield (AW) in March; had turf form last season but tailed off when front-running at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) five weeks ago; needs overall improvement.

7/1

3rd

6

(2)

28th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Night Safari

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Contested his third handicap (second since gelded) when leading early and strong at the finish to get off the mark over 1m2f at Lingfield (AW) in March; had turf form last season but tailed off when front-running at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) five weeks ago; needs overall improvement.

7/1

11th

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:10 Yarmouth

Night Safari

9st 6lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

led

7/2

Form: 6

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a 5f 2yo winner; 18-1 on debut at Ripon (5f, soft), where he made a low-key start; much more needed.
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8th

8

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Keep Warm

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more.

12/1

8

(1)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Keep Warm

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Awarded the Pontefract handicap last month in which Valentine Catcher passed the post first; not so good in either run since, the latest at Doncaster on Saturday, and others appeal more.

12/1

7th

13

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Keep Warm

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

All three wins over 6f at Pontefract on good and good to soft, most recently when awarded a race last month, but he was never involved in a higher grade there since and recent 7f attempts suggest others will have the legs of him late on.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-brother to 9.4f AW winner Marmara Star (RPR 68); dam unraced sister to Group-placed GB/HK 1m-1m2f winner Impulsive Moment and Listed-placed 1m4f-1m6f winner Inchicore; probably one to watch on debut unless market vibes are strong.
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10th

16

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:37 Leicester

Peaceful Protest

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Has failed to go on since sent into handicaps; tried in blinkers when only fifth of seven at Thirsk (6f) 22 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

5th

9

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Thirsk

Peaceful Protest

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Five-race maiden who has failed to improve in two nursery attempts, both at about 7f in cheekpieces; chance depends on how well he responds to change of headgear and drop back in trip.

20/1

6th

11

(11)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Peaceful Protest

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Beaten about 9l when upped in trip and seventh of 12 on recent nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm); however, that doesn't tell the full story as he got behind after switching to the inside from the widest draw, and the prominent-racers dominated; could be more competitive here.

12/1

14/1

Form: 50

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise on debut at Southwell (5f, AW) last month; unable to build on that at Doncaster (5f, good) latest; much more needed.
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8th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: John Butler

Much more racing on AW than turf but better than ever on grass for new yard, winning both 1m starts (good to soft and good to firm), the latest over C&D with something in hand; a further 7lb rise may not be beyond him.

9/2

1st

3

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Thirsk

Rising Force

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Too good for 21 rivals at Doncaster in March (1m, good to soft) in March; last of 13 at Southwell under a penalty soon after but he didn't see a lot of daylight and he can be given a pass; revival on the cards.

6/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
19,000gns yearling; 11th foal; half-brother to six winners including Liber (5f-1m including 2yo/Scandinavia/German Listed; RPR 100) and Mont Kinabalu (7f-1m including 2yo; 87); dam 7f 2yo winner (84); trainer 10% with turf 2yos (five seasons); no surprise if this colt makes a competitive debut.
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2nd

1

(3)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Star Of Lazise

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders over 4f out, keeping on 2f out, went second inside final furlong, no match for winner

4/1

5th

6

(1)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of Lazise

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Off the mark in a lower-grade nursery here (7f) last month, staying on nicely in a well-run race; fair run at Carlisle last week and he looks ready for 1m; not discounted.

6/1

4th

5

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Star Of Lazise

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

His form has been up and down but he won at Newcastle (7f, AW) recently on his third nursery start and has also shown promise on turf; can be bang there if on another going day.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns foal, £21,000 yearling; first foal; unraced dam closely related to winners Fendale (useful 5f-6f including 2yo/AW) and Ustath (5f-6f including AW), half-sister to smart winners Saayerr (5f-6f 2yo including Gr 2) and Ornate (5f including 2yo/AW); market check.
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2nd

4

(4)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:50 Beverley

Howards Choice

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Best run when close fifth in a Ripon handicap (1m, good) in May; had traffic issues in the closing stages there and again at Redcar (7f, good to firm) ten days later; still has potential after seven starts and in the mix with hood added; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls in June.

5/1

9

(1)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Ripon

Howards Choice

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Best run when close fifth to Havana Prince (now 4lb worse off) and Curious Mrs Fox (3lb worse off) in a C&D handicap last month (good); didn't get the best of runs that day and again found trouble when eighth at Redcar last time (7f, good to firm); interesting.

9/1

8th

5

(3)

20th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Howards Choice

9st 6lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Gemma Tutty

0-6 but he ran his best race when close fifth at Ripon (1m, good; tongue-tie added) ten days ago and that can be marked up because he ran into some trouble in the closing stages; should be fine with this drop back in trip and he looks interesting off 1lb lower than last time.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.20
Straight Forecast £4.20
Trifecta £10.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dawn Charger

The Times:

Charged Up

RP RATINGS:

Dawn Charger

POSTDATA:

Dawn Charger

Telegraph:

Dawn Charger

D Express:

Dawn Charger

Daily Mirror:

Dawn Charger

The Sun:

Dawn Charger

The Star:

Dawn Charger

Daily Record:

Dawn Charger

The Guardian:

Charged Up

Daily Mail:

Charged Up