July 13 / 14.15 Carlisle

14.15

Good

Lake District Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 3f 39y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Lake District Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

Form: 0-8523

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but isn't fully exposed and has run respectably on last two runs (only two so far beyond a mile); place claims once again.
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6th

8

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Acts on this surface but his sole win came over 1m3f at Carlisle in 2023 and mostly campaigned at that trip and further since; major query back at 1m for first time in the best part of three years.

16/1

4

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Whatacracker

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Only win was over 1m3f at Carlisle in July 2023 (good to soft); several decent placed efforts this season, and would have a chance on that form, but rather disappointing on last two starts.

20/1

10th

14

(14)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

17:24 Beverley

Whatacracker

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Placed in four of his last six starts including a close call over C&D (soft) in July; on same mark here but he didn't fire at Ayr last time and that took his record to 1-21; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.

16/1

Form: 6-2447 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m1f at this venue last August; has had a few chances since and ran poorly over C&D on turf reappearance; best watched for now.
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7th

7

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glittering Choice

9st 10lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Hugo Palmer

slowly into stride, midfield

14/1

10th

10

(2)

1st Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

16:30 Carlisle

Glittering Choice

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hugo Palmer

Rather inconsistent this year although was a fair second over C&D two runs back (good to soft); tailed off either side of that; not easy to predict.

12/1

9th

10

(10)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

17:10 Thirsk

Glittering Choice

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Hugo Palmer

slowly into stride, pushed along soon after start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders on outer, prominent after 4f

8/1

Form: 06-131

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Chinned in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick on penultimate start but that effort flanked by a pair of wins without those aids; up 6lb for latest AW win but may be more to come.
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5th

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Robusto

9st 11lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often makes the running but came from towards rear under Harry Vigors to win a six-runner race at Wolverhampton (1m6f) on latest outing; that broke a long losing run but he's usually competitive and has won over C&D; player.

11/2

1st

4

(3)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Robusto

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Losing run up to 18 and has to put a poor recent effort at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) behind him, but he often makes the running and could enjoy the run of the race if again ridden positively; visor removed after one use.

9/2

14th

3

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Robusto

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Often a front-runner; record over C&D reads 1313, but this his first visit here since June 2024; losing run is up to 17 and he is drawn wide; visor the headgear of choice this time.

7/1

3/1

Form: 6-133

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fast-ground winner over a mile in spring and matched that effort over 1m2f on handicap debut last time; should stay this trip and open to further progress; likely to give a good account.
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6th

2

(11)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:25 Nottingham

Kehlani

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-11 in handicaps and seemingly not quite as good as she was last year, but front-running third of six with first-time blinkers at Haydock (1m2f, heavy) last time gives her a place chance.

7/1

3rd

3

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

13:43 Haydock

Kehlani

9st 8lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-10 in handicaps and the promise of her seasonal/stable debut has not been fulfilled in her two starts since, favourite on latest; 5lb claimer is enlisted and the cheekpieces (worn on last seven starts) are replaced by first-time blinkers; unraced on worse than good to soft.

6/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Kehlani

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-9 in handicaps and didn't step up from a promising return/stable debut at Windsor (11.4f, good to soft) in April, but she is 5lb lower than when second of 14 here (1m4f) in August last year; could play a part if the return to this track reinvigorates her.

9/2

Form: 440889

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden; has slipped 19lb since the start of the season and now gets blinkers (tongue-tie worn last time now left off); well handicapped on best form but too risky at present.
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7

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Explorers Way

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained in Britain and won over this trip at Down Royal last summer; two low-key runs on first two runs for this yard but showed more when sixth of 19 at Navan last time; on a good mark if he can build on that.

7/1

7

(11)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Explorers Way

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Four wins at Newcastle when trained by Brian Ellison; useful form for Pat Martin last year including C&D second following a Down Royal win; two moderate runs in 2025

16/1

14/1

Form: 338-56 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Better known for his exploits over hurdles, though hasn't scored since September 2021 (Kelso); has run respectably on last two Flat starts and on most recent hurdle run but more needed.
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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

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 0107-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1m2f good-ground Naas winner last year but well beaten last two turf runs (both on soft), including over C&D on reappearance/first run for yard; better ground may help but still plenty to prove.
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5th

4

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Loom Large

9st 4lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

0-13 this year and has dropped to a mark in the 40s; best recent effort when second at Newcastle (1m, AW) on penultimate start; has the worst chance at the weights on current figures.

20/1

6th

5

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both wins have come over 1m2f, the latest here in October last year; has run with credit to finish fourth in his last two starts on turf (1m), but he needs to produce more if he is to resume winning ways.

12/1

Form: 04008-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW in 2021; below best over hurdles and on AW on final two starts of 2022; not seen since so enough to take on trust.
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8th

1

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

11:47 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold

20/1

8th

1

(4)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

11:47 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

10st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, never better than midfield

20/1

11th

1

(12)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Three Platoon

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won twice over C&D not all that long ago but can lose his form, as has happened since on the Flat and over hurdles; bit risky.

20/1

Form: 145-78 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner just over a year ago but disappointing both starts this season; cheekpieces on and down in both weights/grade but enough to prove at present.
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13th

1

(4)

31st Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ayr

Pretty Bouquet

10st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Jennie Candlish

Lightly raced 4yo who drops back in trip in a first-time visor (replacing cheekpieces) and is one to watch in the betting; however, she's been beaten a very long way on all three starts this year.

25/1

9th

1

(6)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pretty Bouquet

10st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner just over a year ago but disappointing both starts this season; cheekpieces on and down in both weights/grade but enough to prove at present.

33/1

8th

4

(6)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

19:55 Pontefract

Pretty Bouquet

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Jennie Candlish

Fair 1m3f winner for Keith Dalgleish but well beaten on first run for yard on reappearance (soft) at Doncaster last month; may do better returned to a sound surface.

16/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £49.86
Tricast £97.61

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Robusto

SPOTLIGHT:

Kehlani

Daily Mirror:

Loom Large

POSTDATA:

Iolani

The Times:

Kehlani

NEWMARKET:

Robusto

Telegraph:

Robusto

The Guardian:

Robusto

Daily Mail:

Robusto

D Express:

Robusto

The Sun:

Robusto

The Star:

Robusto

Daily Record:

Robusto