August 26 / 16.36 Cartmel

16.36

Soft

Bowness Bay Brewing Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4039.96
  • 2m 1f 46y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Bowness Bay Brewing Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £3.10

Form: P0-548

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden who hasn't offered a great deal since arriving from France, running his last three races here in blinkers or cheekpieces; now goes in a visor.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

4th

10

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Cuzco Du Mathan

10st 4lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

All three wins have been at Cartmel and he'll be of greater interest around there this summer; last to complete at Ayr in the race won by Dance Thief.

25/1

4th

5

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:07 Ayr

Cuzco Du Mathan

11st 1lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

All three wins have been at Cartmel; always behind on return from break at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) last month; sliding down the weights but hard to fancy.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 33P-62

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Second of five behind a revitalised winner over 2m at Perth last month and has form on good and soft ground; should go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

9th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:15 Perth

Solway Molly

11st 4lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Capable when on song as she showed when going down narrowly under a positive ride at Cartmel (2m6f, good); up just 3lb and she can follow one good run with another.

8/1

2nd

4

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:30 Cartmel

Solway Molly

11st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Struck form in the autumn, most notably when holding on well to win from the front at Hexham (2m4f, soft), but ran poorly this month, after a break, and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -18526 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdles winner at up to an extended 2m1f; not that consistent but competitive on occasions this year and possibilities should he be on a going day.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Pateen

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering.

25/1

9

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Pateen

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Took this 12 months ago but this veteran has been off the track since finishing 12th in 2m4f Ayr handicap seven months ago; he has gone well fresh though so still needs considering.

25/1

12th

4

28th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

14:20 Ayr

Pateen

11st 7lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Jessica Bedi

in rear, mistake 1st

11/1

Form: 5/02-2

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-14 over hurdles but was second of eight at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) last month following a layoff; has much less to prove than some.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 4

17:50 Cartmel

Coeur Aimant

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

23-race maiden; beaten 24l over hurdles here on Saturday; pulled up at Catterick in February when last seen over fences; a long way out of the handicap and others stronger.

25/1

8th

9

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

Coeur Aimant

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Lizzie Quinlan

22-race maiden; tried chasing to no avail earlier in the year; well beaten back over hurdles last twice; 4lb out of the handicap; others stronger.

50/1

10th

14

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:20 Cartmel

Coeur Aimant

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Second off lowly mark on heavy ground last summer but has not shown a great deal since and is 7lb out of the weights here; tongue-tie removed.

33/1

Form: 443-70 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Beaten nine times for this yard with his best form when third at Southwell three starts back (2m, good to soft); well beaten since and others more likely.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 0P-P89

Last run: 57 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won a claiming hurdle for Gordon Elliott in Ireland last summer but well beaten on all three starts for new stable this season.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 6700-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in bumpers or maiden hurdles but Irish yard is always respected and this is his first handicap.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Ask Bob

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

Ex-Irish maiden who has struggled on all three hurdling starts (2m-2m7f) for Andrew Crook this year; has too much to prove on this chasing debut.

33/1

8

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Ask Bob

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

Ex-Irish maiden who has struggled on all three hurdling starts (2m-2m7f) for Andrew Crook this year; has too much to prove on this chasing debut.

33/1

9th

7

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 5

15:35 Market Rasen

Ask Bob

11st 3lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Andrew Crook

towards rear

50/1

Form: /88-62

Last run: 62 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

6

16th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:15 Market Rasen

Edmond Dantes

11st 8lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Paula Smith

held up in rear, always behind, pulled up after 4 out

33/1

0

3

3rd Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Edmond Dantes

11st 7lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Paula Smith

Won over fences for Ruth Jefferson last year but was sold out of that stable after a disappointing run in May and was safely held on stable debut the following month; returns from break with quite a bit to prove.

20/1

Form: /647/9

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-3 in bumpers and 0-9 over hurdles; tailed off at Bangor (2m7f) on her return from a long absence and hard to be confident.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

9

26th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

16:36 Cartmel

Cast In Grey

10st 4lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Gary Hanmer

held up in rear

20/1

9th

9

4th Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 7y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Cast In Grey

10st 2lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Gary Hanmer

0-8 over hurdles and absent since 38l defeat for Graeme McPherson just over two years ago; 2lb out of the weights for stable debut; probably best watched today.

20/1

Form: 68P9-P

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has achieved nothing in his handicaps over hurdles; 5lb out of the weights.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

12

26th Aug 2023

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

16:36 Cartmel

Big Arthur

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

led

50/1

13

10th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Big Arthur

10st 2lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

midfield on outer

66/1

9th

11

27th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

17:13 Perth

Big Arthur

10st 3lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Harriet Graham & Gary Rutherford

Lacks worthwhile form, albeit after just one handicap (pulled up over 2m4f on heavy last time); hooded last three starts but not today; while this drop back in trip will surely help, he's hard to fancy.

66/1

Non-runners

Time For Joy, Rogue Mission

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £88.50
Straight Forecast £81.60
Tricast £342.50
Trifecta £553.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Coeur Aimant

POSTDATA:

Solway Molly

D Express:

Ask Bob

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Mission

Telegraph:

Wicklow Flyer

Daily Mail:

Edmond Dantes

Daily Mirror:

Solway Molly

The Times:

Coeur Aimant

The Guardian:

Coeur Aimant

The Sun:

Coeur Aimant

The Star:

Coeur Aimant

Daily Record:

Coeur Aimant