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Cartmel Races Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3700.41
  • 2m 1f 46y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Cartmel Races Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: /P75-1 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Absent for two and a half years before returning in January; little in first four starts but burst into life with a C&D selling win last month, staying on doughtily; 5lb higher in better company but plenty to like.
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8

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:50 Cartmel

Calevade

10st 11lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Ben Haslam

Gained all four hurdling wins over C&D (good-soft); well beaten here last month, after a layoff, and Miss Maverick is unlikely to allow him an uncontested lead today but, nevertheless, his course record can't be ignored.

20/1

9th

3

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:30 Cartmel

Calevade

11st 13lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Ben Haslam

Gained all four hurdling wins over C&D (good-soft), including the last two editions of this race; absent since poor Flat run in October but there's a good chance he'll be primed to make a bold bid from the front today.

10/1

11th

6

(9)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Calevade

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ben Haslam

C&D winner (good to soft); returns to this code after a successful spell over hurdles; was below par when seen here (1m6f, good to firm) in June but it would be no surprise to see him closely involved now on slower ground, back up in trip and from 2lb lower.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 6000-5

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability but unplaced in all nine starts in Ireland; not beaten out of sight at Roscommon this month and Alice Stevens is a positive booking but another that requires some improvement.
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1st

9

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Mi Sueno

10st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Hard to win with but he's on a competitive mark if new trainer Nick Scholfield can get him back on track; market helpful.

11/2

5th

9

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Mi Sueno

10st 3lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: David Brace

His last win was over two years ago but he's well treated on old form and was only beaten 3l at Stratford (2m, good to firm) last month; has each-way claims if he can back that up and he won't mind what the weather does.

11/2

4th

6

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Mi Sueno

10st 5lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: David Brace

Returned to form with creditable second at Taunton (2m, good) last month, his third start for David Brace, but was pulled up on recent chasing debut and has become hard to predict.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: U925-0 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
20 defeats since he won in September 2021; attracted support over 2m6f here last month but was tailed off and has since been well held on the Flat; promising Fern O'Brien booked but doubts for now.
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6th

9

6th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:00 Kelso

Iolani

10st 8lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Miss A M Slack

prominent behind clear leaders

8/1

4th

10

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Perth

Iolani

10st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Well past his prime now but held on gamely to win selling handicap at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in May and went down fighting when clear second at Kelso (2m2f, good) a week ago; big player off same mark if in similar mood here.

8/1

2nd

12

18th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:05 Kelso

Iolani

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Miss A M Slack

Prolific winning veteran (two wins on good ground here); latest success was in a Cartmel seller in May (2m1f, soft); not quite as good since (ran too free last time); wouldn't rule out.

9/1

Form: P00P-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 14 career starts (eight over hurdles): not shown much in two Wexford chases after a break, and little appeal on that basis; however, he represents highly capable yard and market watch essential.
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0

5

9th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

15:45 Market Rasen

A Cheap Thrill

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, held up in rear, detached 5 out, pulled up after 4 out

20/1

8

23rd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

12:30 Newcastle

A Cheap Thrill

10st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Disappointing maiden who hasn't shown a great deal since joining Micky Hammond in the summer; today's less-testing ground may enable him to better his recent efforts but others appeal more all the same.

25/1

8th

8

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle

A Cheap Thrill

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Micky Hammond

His form has gone the wrong way and there was no upturn in fortunes when he was back over hurdles at Carlisle last month (again pulled up).

25/1

Form: P34-02 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Two novice wins in May 2022 included one over C&D; badly out of form this year until bouncing back with close second at Warwick in May (2m, good; aids removed) behind a subsequent winner; live claims on that effort.
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0

1

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:55 Uttoxeter

Prime Time Lady

12st 0lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Mel Rowley

Scored twice early last term; best effort this season when 1l second off this mark in Class 4 mares' handicap at Warwick (2m, good) in May; likely player dropped in grade.

9/2

5th

5

30th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:55 Cartmel

Prime Time Lady

11st 8lb

J: Mr Murray Dodd

T: Mel Rowley

Two novice wins in May 2022 included one over C&D; badly out of form this year until bouncing back with close second at Warwick in May (2m, good; aids removed) behind a subsequent winner; live claims on that effort.

4/1

Form: 62364-

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Seven career starts and has shown promise in all three over hurdles; might improve now tackling handicaps after a break and worth a second look.
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10

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Rhodia

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Has placed form but he's 0-16 under rules (12 defeats over hurdles) and latest run wasn't his best; now goes in cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

8

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:40 Huntingdon

Rhodia

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Fell at first flight at Doncaster a fortnight ago and now 0-11 over hurdles, but shaped well when third at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and that performance makes him a player here.

5/1

6th

8

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

12:40 Huntingdon

Rhodia

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Fell at first flight at Doncaster a fortnight ago and now 0-11 over hurdles, but shaped well when third at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and that performance makes him a player here.

5/1

Form: 91U52- CD

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Just 3-35 as a hurdler but one of those wins came over C&D and he ran well when second at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) on most recent start three months ago; top amateur James King booked; one for the shortlist.
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3

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Zamond

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Four hurdle wins, including this race in 2022; well held in C&D selling handicap in May, after a break, but last month's keeping-on second here was much better and he remains on a workable mark.

11/2

2nd

9

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:58 Cartmel

Zamond

11st 3lb

J: Mr Harry Brown

T: Donald McCain

He has competitive form here but not last month when tailed off in a selling handicap; that was after 167 days away but he had to show more.

25/1

8th

3

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Zamond

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Absent since December but that was a good run at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) and he has competitive form here on good ground; one to consider.

4/1

Form: 6P0-54

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden; shaped with some promise on last month's C&D handicap debut, keeping on in fourth under an inexperienced rider; deal more needed but not discounted for top local stable.
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8th

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

16:57 Cartmel

Cuzco Du Mathan

12st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Both wins over fences came over C&D in 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's generally struggled in the last 12 months and was last of seven over C&D (good) when last seen in May; plenty to prove and all of his wins have been on soft or heavy ground.

6/1

7th

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 5

20:38 Cartmel

Cuzco Du Mathan

11st 13lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Not in flying form earlier this year but all three career wins have been at Cartmel, the last two over fences; the concern is the conditions as he does enjoy significant cut underfoot.

6/1

Form: 10P-P8

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won in Ireland last August on final start for Gordon Elliott but nothing since, including two outings for this stable.
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3rd

4

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

12:05 Market Rasen

Wicklow Flyer

10st 4lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: John Wainwright

Ex-Irish; modest efforts for current yard; well handicapped now but others look stronger.

20/1

9th

4

30th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:05 Market Rasen

Wicklow Flyer

11st 4lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: John Wainwright

led, headed 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

50/1

Form: 866-36

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Fair third at Perth last month, in first-time cheekpieces, but well held over 2m6f here since; this trip is on the sharp side and rain would not be to his advantage either; only win for yard came in three-runner race.
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6th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Palm Beach

11st 6lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Victor Thompson

Has won over hurdles for three different yards, most recently at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July, but he's been pulled up in three starts for this stable and drops into a seller with masses to find at the weights.

100/1

8

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Palm Beach

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Victor Thompson

Worcester winner for Ben Pauling last July (2m7f, good) but has been pulled up on both starts for Victor Thompson since, the first in a point, the second in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle; bit to prove.

50/1

9

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Palm Beach

10st 3lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

With Ben Pauling when taking advantage of a light weight at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July; changed hands soon after; pulled up on comeback at Friars Haugh (2m4f point; first time over fences); better to look elsewhere.

28/1

Form: 54/35- C

Last run: 371 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
2-5 for Sara Ender between December 2021 and March 2022, both wins coming off higher marks; not quite at his best in two outings for Micky Hammond last June (including this race); may need this first run for 12 months.
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11th

10

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

13:30 Sedgefield

Demi Sang

10st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Sara Ender

Won handicap hurdle over C&D for this yard off 13lb higher in February 2022; below par in two runs this summer after having more than a year off; best watched for now.

40/1

0

1

28th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Demi Sang

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Sara Ender

Won twice off higher marks for Sara Ender in 2021-22 season but, having rejoined this stable, made low-key return from one-year absence last month; entitled to have benefited from that outing but others have less to prove; tongue-tie fitted for first time since 2018.

14/1

11th

4

30th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:55 Cartmel

Demi Sang

11st 9lb

J: Mr John Dawson

T: Sara Ender

2-5 for Sara Ender between December 2021 and March 2022, both wins coming off higher marks; not quite at his best in two outings for Micky Hammond last June (including this race); may need this first run for 12 months.

10/1

Form: 6443-7 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Eight starts for this yard and best of them when third at Southwell two outings ago (2m, good to soft); well beaten since and others more likely.
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6th

10

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:15 Sedgefield

For Three

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won over 2m1f here in May (good) when 6lb lower; twice runner-up in the meantime and returning to further won't hurt.

5/1

2nd

2

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

For Three

11st 8lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Sam England

Sedgefield winner in May (2m1f, good); fair third next time; beaten over 11l by The Navigator over C&D last time (soft) but meets the winner on 7lb better terms.

5/1

3rd

9

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:10 Cartmel

For Three

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Returned from break with pretty convincing win at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in May but didn't really fire on his latest outing and was soundly beaten on all three previous visits to Cartmel.

10/1

Form: 67-6P5

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger; maiden and unplaced in all 11 hurdle starts; not beaten too far at Downpatrick recently but clearly needs to take a step forward; has made the running.
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8th

8

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:50 Downpatrick

Wee Jerry

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Longstanding maiden over hurdles and beaten more than 20l in his two handicap chases.

20/1

6th

13

18th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 140y

16:33 Tramore

Wee Jerry

10st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Low-grade maiden hurdler continues to struggle off basement mark and plenty of improvement needed from chase debut run at Downpatrick three starts ago.

16/1

9th

14

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Wee Jerry

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden after 20 hurdle starts has to find some improvement from somewhere.

25/1

Form: P8/P/P

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

14 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Five point wins but a maiden under rules and pulled up in three starts this year; 21lb out of the handicap on stable debut.
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14

30th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:55 Cartmel

Ardview Boy

10st 2lb

J: Mr James Waggott

T: Simon West

Five point wins but a maiden under rules and pulled up in three starts this year; 21lb out of the handicap on stable debut.

66/1

1

29th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:15 Cartmel

Ardview Boy

12st 0lb

J: Mr James Waggott

T: Wyn Morris

Veteran pointer; can be excused last week's effort under an inexperienced rider but unlikely to trouble a few of these rivals.

33/1

Non-runners

Ardview Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £60.80
Straight Forecast £58.29
Tricast £552.64
Trifecta £575.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Prime Time Lady

SPOTLIGHT:

Zamond

The Times:

Calevade

Daily Mail:

A Cheap Thrill

POSTDATA:

Iolani

TOPSPEED:

For Three

Daily Mirror:

Prime Time Lady

The Sun:

Prime Time Lady

Daily Record:

Prime Time Lady

Telegraph:

Zamond

D Express:

Zamond

The Guardian:

Calevade

The Star:

Calevade