June 19 / 17.27 Carlisle

17.27

Good To Firm

Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Start Your Racing TV Free Trial Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 44374- D

Last run: 264 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with very respectable fourth in quite valuable final of this Grassroots Mile series at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) in September and resumes on a 2lb lower mark; recorded his best RPR at this track; player if fully tuned up.
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11th

7

(7)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Pontefract

Albegrey

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Paid dearly for his 5l success at Carlisle (7.7f, good to soft) in June; edging back down the weights now and not beaten far when sixth of 12 in a first-time tongue-tie at Ayr (1m, good to soft) last time, but still more needed; stable also runs Golden Melody.

16/1

6th

4

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ayr

Albegrey

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

towards rear

16/1

11th

12

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Thirsk

Albegrey

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

midfield, against rail

20/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 28-673 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice on Tapeta in the autumn (1m/8.6f) and made pleasing return to turf when third off today's mark at Wetherby (1m, good) last month; obvious contender if in similar form again here.
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6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 including three over C&D; down to a handy mark again but he generally struggled during the winter and was beaten 11l at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; has something to prove after a short break and he needs a major revival back up in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 (7f and 1m); down to a handy mark again and his penultimate effort was a step back in the right direction; disappointed 12 days ago (slowly away) but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

Form: 886

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Struggled off lowly mark on handicap hurdle debut in January and showed only minor promise on his three Flat starts in March/April (6f-7f); improvement required on today's Flat handicap debut.
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10th

6

(1)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Blame The Farrier

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: David Thompson

Remains a maiden and he's not proved the easiest to catch right this term, only tenth over C&D 16 days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

16/1

10th

8

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Blame The Farrier

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: David Thompson

Much better from the front over C&D last time, when having Angel Amadea just behind; that gave something to build on but this looks more competitive and he's exposed as ordinary under both codes.

8/1

2nd

1

(8)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Blame The Farrier

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Maiden (0-14 all codes, 0-7 Flat); has shown a modest level of form in each of his last three starts (6f-1m, turf), falling sharply in the weights as a result; tough to consider even though this is just his second AW appearance.

16/1

Form: 4500-6 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last August, latterly off mark 1lb higher than today's; signed off with two down-the-field runs in October but last month's reappearance was encouraging and the return to this track is an obvious plus.
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11

(12)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Prospect

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

Ended a 14-race losing run in a 0-50 classified event over C&D last month (fourth course win) and ran just as well when second of ten in a handicap (clear of the third) over the same trip back here last time; the winner is 3-3 since so a 4lb rise may not prevent another big run.

5/1

2nd

6

(8)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Prospect

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

Pulled up on hurdle debut last month but he bounced back with a smooth win over C&D (classified event) 18 days ago; that was his ninth success in this sphere and he's only been nudged up 1lb for that win; key player.

5/1

1st

9

(1)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:40 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Prospect

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Susan Corbett

midfield

11/4

20/1

Form: 8-5967 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Without a win since June 2021 and generally very disappointing since switching to current stable in October but some positives can be drawn from his recent run at Ayr and he's very well suited by this C&D; no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces.
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5th

9

(2)

19th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:27 Carlisle

Tangled

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

Without a win since June 2021 and generally very disappointing since switching to current stable in October but some positives can be drawn from his recent run at Ayr and he's very well suited by this C&D; no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces.

20/1

7th

4

(8)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:45 Ayr

Tangled

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

Losing run goes back two years; slow to find his feet for new yard despite taking a serious drop in the weights; has much to prove for now.

33/1

6th

4

(3)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Tangled

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: R Mike Smith

slowly away, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong

10/1

6/1

Form: 0-8864 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Three wins in cheekpieces last season, the latest gained from the front over C&D (good); yet to hit top gear this year but looked suited by return to positive tactics when fourth at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm; cheekpieces refitted) 11 days ago and has slipped to a tempting mark.
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4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

Form: 407-06 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in 2022 and has performed poorly on both appearances this year; needs to get career back on track; tongue-tie added today.
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12th

4

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

16:05 Musselburgh

Mi Capricho

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Multiple winner at up to 8.5f; losing run now at 11 and he has been well below his best in three starts this year; plenty to prove.

50/1

7th

8

(10)

19th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

17:27 Carlisle

Mi Capricho

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Keith Dalgleish

Failed to win in 2022 and has performed poorly on both appearances this year; needs to get career back on track; tongue-tie added today.

16/1

6th

1

(2)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Mi Capricho

10st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Keith Dalgleish

Patchy form during a winless 2022 and well beaten on sole run this year (in February); however, he's won on both visits to Hamilton (in summer 2021) and is below his last winning mark; can't be written off.

15/2

Form: 288-35

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Kept on for third at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month, after a break, but was last of five at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) three weeks later and still needs to prove he can handle fast turf.
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3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

Form: 40-702

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Began this season with two quiet runs but looked back in good form when staying on well for second at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) nine days and is probably still on a good mark; one to consider.
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9th

7

(4)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Floral Splendour

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Adrian Nicholls

Beaten 13 times since her winning debut for James Tate in July 2022; dropping down the weights but others look safer.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Floral Splendour

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Adrian Nicholls

It's now 12 starts since her last win and she beat only two in C&D handicap 19 days ago on her first run since leaving Iain Jardine; needs to take a big step forward for her new yard.

20/1

10th

7

(6)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Floral Splendour

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Adrian Nicholls

3lb lower than wen second of eight at Beverley (7f, good to firm) in June, but hasn't beaten many in four subsequent starts; needs the change of stable to help bring about a resurgence.

20/1

Form: 01046- D

Last run: 343 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m (including after a layoff) during very mixed campaign last season but was last of six on latest appearance 343 days ago and is not an easy one to predict.
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16

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Esticky End

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Flat winner is 0-13 over hurdles; didn't run terribly at Down Royal in December off this mark; should be sharper for latest run at Wexford when made late gains from the back; could outrun likely odds.

16/1

7th

14

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Esticky End

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Five-time Flat winner (last win in 2024) but yet to trouble the judge in 12 starts over hurdles; some decent runs in defeat when last seen over the winter, finished fifth of 13 at Thurles (2m, good to yielding) and fifth of 20 at Down Royal (2m1f, yielding), flying home after being hampered by a faller; can't be ruled out.

6/1

Form: 905336 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Flopped badly when favourite here (1m1f) 17 days ago but was placed on both starts in May (1m/8.3f) and is now 4lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) last summer; a danger to all if back on song.
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5th

9

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 33y

Class 6

15:35 Musselburgh

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

pressed leader, led over 2f out

14/1

6th

13

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Willing To Please

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Philip Kirby

prominent

16/1

6th

12

(1)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

18:35 Carlisle

Willing To Please

8st 9lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Philip Kirby

Dual C&D winner (from marks in the mid 50s); started off the turf season reasonably well - placed on three occasions - but hasn't been quite so sharp in more recent times, including when finishing sixth of 11 (behind Elettaria) in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley last time.

12/1

Form: 542454 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for close fourth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago and ought to be better suited by today's longer trip but has very modest 1-32 strike-rate and others appeal more for win purposes.
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10

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Going Underground

8st 9lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

Not beaten far when fifth at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April but this 8yo has struggled on his three starts since; others preferred.

33/1

9

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Going Underground

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Wilf Storey

2-42; slipped leaving the stalls over C&D last time but, while that's easily excused, hasn't been shaping like a winner waiting to happen either; it's possible that with a clear run, he might have sneaked into the frame at Wetherby (7f) in April; others more obvious.

20/1

Non-runners

Ciotog, Floral Splendour, Esticky End, Willing To Please, Going Underground

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Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £9.36
Tricast £249.92
Trifecta £201.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Floral Splendour

Telegraph:

Cloch Nua

SPOTLIGHT:

Shahnaz

The Sun:

Ciotog

TOPSPEED:

Esticky End

D Express:

Cloch Nua

Daily Mirror:

Cloch Nua

RP RATINGS:

Shahnaz

The Times:

Floral Splendour

The Guardian:

Floral Splendour

Daily Mail:

Floral Splendour

The Star:

Floral Splendour

Daily Record:

Floral Splendour