June 02 / 14.50 Carlisle

14.50

Good To Firm

Lanercost Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Lanercost Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.37
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 75-421

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
His breakthrough win had been coming and he had a bit in hand at Musselburgh (7f, good) 18 days ago; added another 7f win at Carlisle (good) last night, scoring comfortably by 4l, and he shapes as if 6f will not be a problem; has 6lb penalty but 5lb claimer is recruited; big chance if he's in the same form turned out again so quickly.
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8

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

B Associates

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Two wins in 7f classified events last month; runner-up in his last two completed starts; unseated rider early at Chester on Friday; each-way shout but hardly an unknown quantity.

8/1

10

(7)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:55 Chester

B Associates

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Fourth, nearest at the finish, to Hallowed Time in this last year; back with James Owen again and arrives in the midst of a productive spell, recent second-place finishes (visored) to add to earlier wins at Yarmouth and Brighton (7f); can often miss the break though, which isn't ideal at Chester.

5/1

2nd

3

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:58 Lingfield (AW)

B Associates

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Nine of his ten wins have been on turf and he came from off the pace when good second off this mark at Brighton (6f; first-time visor) last month; has claims if he can repeat that form but he's 1-12 on AW and that success was in a claimer.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 906-04

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
His first competitive effort when fourth of ten over 6f at Catterick (good to firm) but was still beaten more than 5l; likely that he will need more.
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7th

7

(9)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Second of eight at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in June his standout piece of form, but not come within a mile of that in three starts since (in cheekpieces the last twice); switches to blinkers now with lots to prove.

9/1

14th

14

(4)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Amazing Arthur

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Tim Easterby

Flicker of promise this summer on fast ground but heavy defeats the last twice and cheekpieces didn't help matters last time.

20/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 580-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Poor last year over 7f but treated accordingly; returned for his handicap debut at Brighton (7f, good to firm) having been gelded and tried in blinkers, all of which prompted a slightly better showing; this drop back in trip looks favourable.
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3rd

7

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Ceilidh

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Acts on good to firm and soft; runner-up off 7lb higher here (1m) in June but he's not come close to that form since; had an excuse when upped to 1m2f here last time but his losing run is mounting up and others look safer; change of headgear.

10/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Ceilidh

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Best effort this year when second off 7lb higher here (1m) in June; possibilities provided he's in similar form and stays this new trip.

10/1

6th

10

(3)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Ceilidh

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Ended last season with two wins but will need to run a lot better than in his last four races if he's to go in again.

20/1

Form: 08-04

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Beaten in a 5f seller last time but was keeping on after a troubled start and could have a part to play off this mark.
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6

(6)

3rd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

19:00 Musselburgh

Heart Of Sofia

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent seven-race maiden but she made some late headway when a respectable fourth of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good firm) last time; looks a possible improver on this step up to 1m and she's one to keep an eye on.

4/1

4th

11

(10)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Doncaster

Heart Of Sofia

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Signs of promise, notably when fourth to B Associates (runs in the 5.00) over 6f at Carlisle two runs back; didn't build on that up to 7.5f last time; others stronger.

16/1

Form: 989-62

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Only his second handicap and his first run in cheekpieces when chasing home an easy winner at Wolverhampton (5f); ready for this return to 6f by the looks; now visored.
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7th

7

(7)

26th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zebadaay

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

walked to post, in rear

10/1

5th

9

(8)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Ripon

Zebadaay

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Creditable efforts since fitted with headgear the last twice, second of eight at Wolverhampton before weakening inside the final furlong under a positive ride at Carlisle 19 days ago; this is weak and he could still have more to come.

7/2

5th

8

(8)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:50 Carlisle

Zebadaay

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Only his second handicap and his first run in cheekpieces when chasing home an easy winner at Wolverhampton (5f); ready for this return to 6f by the looks; now visored.

10/1

6/1

Form: -43874

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
A case can be made on some of her form but she's not been great of late and returning to 6f casts further doubts.
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6th

5

(9)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:50 Carlisle

Capofan

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Michael Dods

A case can be made on some of her form but she's not been great of late and returning to 6f casts further doubts.

6/1

4th

5

(4)

5th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

16:25 Musselburgh

Capofan

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, went third over 4f out, pressed leader from 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

9/1

7th

3

(1)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Capofan

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed over 7f on turf (good) and AW; best efforts give her claims from this mark but she'll need to better her three efforts this year; cheekpieces may help; not ruled out.

11/4

7th
6 (7)
Congress

25/1

Form: 997530

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Close up over this far at Southwell on his penultimate start but he's inconsistent and fared less well at Catterick; now 0-8.
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7th

8

(4)

10th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Congress

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

midfield

6/1

2nd

5

(6)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Congress

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Won Southwell classified (6f, Tapeta) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); has a patchy profile and a lesser run followed in a handicap there (6f), but he was trapped wide and is not written off today.

10/1

8th

11

(9)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Congress

9st 3lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

pressed leaders on outer

13/2

50/1

Form: 95-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sold for 6,000gns after lasting two races (6f) for George Boughey; tailed-off last on debut for this yard (7f) and has plenty to prove on handicap debut.
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7th

8

(1)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Heartlander

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear, weakened and eased over 1f out

50/1

7th

8

(1)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Heartlander

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear, weakened and eased over 1f out

50/1

7th

8

(7)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Heartlander

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form: 667-45 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
On the same mark as when winning a 6f nursery at Hamilton last summer; not progressed since but ran okay last time at Ripon (6f, good).
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4th

6

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:57 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Five times a winner on turf and she lurks on a dangerous mark; ran well for second behind Eldeyaar over C&D on her reappearance last month (not the quickest away) and she did well when only fourth behind Run This Way at Redcar nine days ago having completely blown the start; should be involved if breaking on terms but that 'if' is substantial enough to prompt some caution.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Stormy Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Thompson

C&D winner; had a few of today's rivals behind her when second of 17 at Thirsk 19 days ago, her first outing since November; promising apprentice takes off 7lb; shortlisted.

7/2

2nd

7

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Thirsk

Stormy Pearl

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Scored at Hamilton (5f) last July but she ended 2025 with four below-par efforts; others are preferred on this occasion.

20/1

Non-runners

Stormy Pearl

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Payout
Exacta £7.30
Straight Forecast £9.72
Tricast £37.32
Trifecta £46.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

B Associates

SPOTLIGHT:

Ceilidh

The Sun:

Zebadaay

POSTDATA:

B Associates

The Times:

B Associates

The Guardian:

B Associates

Daily Mail:

B Associates

D Express:

B Associates

Daily Mirror:

B Associates

The Star:

B Associates

Daily Record:

B Associates

Telegraph:

Ceilidh