June 28 / 15.50 Carlisle

15.50

Good

Stablemate By Agma Carlisle Bell Handicap

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 4
  • 17 runners
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Stablemate By Agma Carlisle Bell Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
8 (11)

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 7-6311 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all for back-to-back fast-ground wins ar Brighton (1m) and York (1m1f); a 5lb rise for those two is perfectly fair and he's effective on all ground, but the prospect of competition for the lead reduces his appeal.
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No Results Found

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: -02416 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Didn't have much in hand at Musselburgh (7f, good to firm) two runs back and this career-high mark was a factor in his mid-division finish at York; others might be better in.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 3-1162

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ex-Dermot Weld; kicked off for this yard with two AW wins and then had excuses on soft ground at Ripon (handles those conditions); came from off the pace to finish a length off the front-running Garden Oasis at Ayr (1m, good to firm) and he retains potential.
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1st

2

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Painters Palette

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

Record of 3-4 on the AW but has comparable form on turf and ran right up to his best when third over 1m2f at Ayr 16 days ago; C&D winner in August who should be in the thick of it.

6/1

3rd

3

(1)

21st Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Painters Palette

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has done well for shrewd current connections and scored at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last time, taking AW record to 3-4; only 1-11 on turf but the win came on most recent attempt in this sphere; steadily progressive and enters calculations.

11/4

1st

6

(8)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Painters Palette

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won his first two starts for this yard at this track, the second of them over C&D; added a Redcar handicap last month and ran another sound race when fourth at Newcastle last week (just in front of Carolus Magnus); should give it another good go.

13/2

4th
7 (3)
Shaladar

20/1

Form: 12-256 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won three handicaps at about 1m last season; started this campaign well before never involved behind Golden Sands at Beverley; could bounce back from that but this mark is quite challenging.
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4th

3

(12)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:30 Nottingham

Shaladar

9st 11lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Short-headed at Carlisle (1m, good) in August and he's also gone close on soft ground in the past; however, he's failed to threaten on his last two outings and this 6yo remains without a win since September 2022.

12/1

16

(6)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Ascot

Shaladar

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Below par returned to Ascot (1m) most recently; still on a three-year losing spell but is very attractively weighted, being 12lb lower than when favourite for this contest 12 months ago (finished third).

12/1

10

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Ascot

Shaladar

9st 9lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Kevin Ryan

Bettered his 2023 third in this when runner-up (under Becky Smith) to Terries Royale in last year's soft-ground renewal; last win came off a 13lb higher mark in September 2022 but he went mighty close at Carlisle (1m, good) one month ago and this has likely been a target; player again despite stall 1 probably not being ideal.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 843521 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Rated much lower on turf than the AW and finally came good on the grass when leading late on over a similar trip at Beverley (good to firm); 3lb rise not the end of the world but softening ground is probably not welcomed.
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6th

3

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:45 Market Rasen

United Front

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

midfield, went remote third 4th, prominent when ridden before 2 out, lost position approaching last, mistake and weakened last

3/1

2nd

4

31st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:05 Newton Abbot

United Front

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Not beaten far on any of his three hurdling starts for Fergal O'Brien this season and, given he was very useful on the Flat at his best, could quite plausibly turn out to be well treated for this handicap hurdle debut.

5/1

14/1

Form: 70-721 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dug deep from the front to repel some of today's opposition at Ayr (1m, good to firm) and that was on the back of a good run at Pontefract; remains on a fair mark but good or faster ground is ideal.
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8th

10

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Garden Oasis

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Front-running 11yo with seven course wins, the latest gained over 1m (good) last spring; creditable placed efforts on his last three starts (including C&D) and should give it another good shot, for all this is a higher grade than he's been contesting.

7/1

3rd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Garden Oasis

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

11yo who won three times last year, including this race (good to firm); this front-runner has been placed at Pontefract (1m, good) and Ripon (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; 3-5 at Ayr and he's on the shortlist.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

19:45 Ripon

Garden Oasis

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

14-time winner including seven times at Ripon; his last success was off 5lb higher last summer and he returned to form with a second at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; hasn't run over this far for a long time but he used to be effective at this trip and most of his wins have been in May-August.

8/1

14/1

Form: 6-1112 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won his first three for this yard (on good to soft or soft) and only narrowly failed to bring up the four-timer on fast ground at Beverley; has another 2lb nudge to deal with but in his current form he's a strong contender.
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7th

5

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:23 Pontefract

On The River

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Won last summer's Carlisle Bell off this mark (1m, soft); ran well when fifth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return before finding only his stablemate Milteye too strong at Ripon 13 days ago (1m, good to soft; Walsingham back in third); fully effective over C&D but he appears to have a preference for slower than good now and drying conditions aren't sure to suit.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ripon

On The River

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Harriet Bethell

The vast majority of his wins have come on slow ground but the going was good when he was second in this race last year; reappeared with promising fifth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster and could be in the mix.

3/1

5th

21

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

On The River

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harriet Bethell

Suited by ground softer than good; record of 11-52 on turf features a win off 2lb higher in the 2025 Carlisle Bell; respectable second to Prosperitas at Doncaster on last appearance; competitively weighted.

16/1

Form: 00-514 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner on good to soft (unraced on softer); not far away in Redcar's always-strong Zetland Gold Cup (1m2f, good to firm) a month ago and returning to a stiff mile is no bad thing.
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18th

20

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Pillar Of Hope

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include a 1m4f course success during a solid 2025 campaign; below his best in two outings this term; mid-field behind today's Perry Mason on the first occasion.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered.

10/1

12/1

Form: -24523 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has only won a 7f novice; continues to run well in handicaps without looking particularly well treated; vulnerable again.
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10th

2

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Pontefract

Vaccine

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Dods

Disappointing fifth at Redcar last time but has a good record here and won over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago; could bounce back with big run.

9/1

5th

2

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:13 Redcar

Vaccine

10st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Off the mark for the season with last-gasp success at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher here and good 3lb claimer Sean Kirrane is enlisted; this straight mile should also suit; respected.

7/2

1st

4

(5)

21st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Pontefract

Vaccine

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

0-12 since novice win in 2021 and below best when mid-division in the Carlisle Bell last time; however, prior to that he ran two good races over this C&D (good to soft/good) and is not discounted.

8/1

10th
17 (13)
Tilsitt

40/1

Form: 6-0853 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than when fourth 12 months ago and he returns on the back of his best run this campaign when third at Garden Oasis at Ayr (1m); considered.
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9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: R Mike Smith

Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday.

20/1

10th

8

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:39 Newcastle (AW)

Tilsitt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though.

10/1

Form: 310431 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner who was close up behind Pillar Of Hope at Beverley before making the most of an uncontested lead back there four weeks ago (extended 1m; good to firm); he's up 6lb and this might not pan out as favourably; fine on good to soft but anything softer could be problematic.
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10

(8)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Sands

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Appleby

Front-runner who is 3-5 over 8.6f around here (one win came in a match) but has not set the world alight in four starts since returning from nine months off in June; others are more compelling.

14/1

12th

10

(8)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Sands

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Appleby

mounted in chute and taken down early, pressed leaders early, disputed lead after 1f, led narrowly after 2f, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

14/1

Form: 2-1124 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Mark has suffered for winning three of his six races since wind surgery and there were no real excuses when fourth at Beverley last time; should go well but may ultimately come up short again.
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6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

1st

1

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Way down the weights now but hasn't won since October 2024 (C&D) and had a quiet end to last season.

14/1

Form: 56-601

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Slow starter who needs a strong pace up front and he came through to win comfortably at Southwell (1m AW) two weeks ago; can cope with this 7lb higher mark and rain won't hinder his chances.
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7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has often started slowly but he's taken things to the next level the past twice, refusing to jump away either time; is quite capable off this mark if in the mood but comes with obvious risks attached.

33/1

7

(5)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

refused to race

33/1

3

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Star Zinc

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

Comes with major risks attached as he was badly out of form on turf last month and refused to race at Redcar last week, while he's untested beyond about 1m; however, his last two wins have come here and he's dropped to a dangerous mark; not ruled out now back on this track.

14/1

14th
11 (12)
Award Dancer

12/1

Form: 82318- D BF

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has won three of his seven starts for this yard and Newcastle when last seen didn't go to plan; may well have more to offer, but this is a hard race to win first time back and softening ground might not be ideal.
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10th

1

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Award Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Fourth in three starts off this mark since returning from wind surgery, including twice over C&D, the latest ten days ago (winner has gone in again since); should go well again but a bit more is needed for the win.

15/2

4th

9

(3)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Award Dancer

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders on inner

11/1

4th

1

(7)

7th Jan 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Award Dancer

9st 13lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

midfield

13/2

66/1

Form: 3040-0

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on form for the Barron yard but was tailed off on his final run for that operation and suffered the same fate on his first run for this one.
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11th

1

(12)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Mossbawn

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

towards rear

66/1

7th

1

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Mossbawn

10st 1lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

in touch with leaders on outer, weakened over 1f out

50/1

2

(7)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:10 Newcastle (AW)

Mossbawn

10st 1lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Neil Mechie

Well handicapped on form for the Barron yard but was tailed off on his final start for those connections and has suffered the same fate in two runs for this stable, latterly at Carlisle on Wednesday.

50/1

Form: 0-2824 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won for a while but he's got himself well handicapped and is knocking on the door again, latterly finishing close up behind three of these at Ayr; won't mind rain and he very much enters the equation.
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3rd

2

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Hortzadar

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

towards rear

9/1

10th

11

(13)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:35 York

Hortzadar

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, held up in rear

16/1

7th

2

(5)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ayr

Hortzadar

10st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

towards rear

9/2

25/1

Form: 1-2411 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has won both his races on either side of undergoing wind surgery, Class 5s at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) and Newcastle (1m2f, AW); carries a penalty for last week's win (quite cosily) and is in a much deeper contest this time.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:20 Hexham

Bashful

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Iain Jardine

Showed benefit of latest wind op when winning twice at around 2m in February (good to soft/soft); slightly disappointing on latest outing in April, though, and needs to be back in peak form to have a chance off current mark.

8/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

in touch with leaders

5/1

6th

4

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

17:05 Perth

Bashful

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

A dual 2m winner and progressive over hurdles this season but he failed to translate that form back onto the Flat at Doncaster last month; he's the sort to bounce back here though.

5/1

Non-runners

Hortzadar, Bashful

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £111.80
Straight Forecast £82.94
Tricast £686.62
Trifecta £1307.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

United Front

The Sun:

Painters Palette

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Zinc

Daily Mirror:

The Cookstown Cafu

POSTDATA:

Bashful

Telegraph:

Pillar Of Hope

Daily Mail:

Garden Oasis

Daily Record:

Painters Palette

The Star:

Star Zinc

TOPSPEED:

United Front

The Times:

United Front

The Guardian:

United Front

D Express:

United Front