August 31 / 17.20 Carlisle

17.20

Good

Racing TV Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 21-405

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Musselburgh in March and he was a very close fifth in a blanket finish on the Flat there (1m4f, good) three weeks ago; versatile trip-wise (ran well over 1m/1m2f last autumn) and could be involved.
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2nd

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return.

6/1

2nd

7

(3)

28th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Inconsistent last season and tailed off over C&D when last seen; however, he's posted wins over C&D on two of his last four starts (good to soft/good) and can be bang there if at the top of his game on this return.

6/1

12th

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

6/1

2nd
4 (5)
Ayr Poet

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 522113 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row at Ayr (1m/1m2f, soft/good to soft) this summer before lesser run there (1m2f, good) last time, but perhaps a busy spell had caught up with him; returns from a 19-day break here and has won on good ground in the past; no surprise to see a bold show.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 855376

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beaten on last 11 starts but fair sixth at Doncaster (1m2f, good) recently and has dropped to his lowest mark since 2020; not ruled out.
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7

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Highwaygrey

10st 9lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best and it's not worked out for him this season, including in three races at Pontefract where he has a good record; continues to creep down the weights.

11/2

4th

4

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Highwaygrey

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who has been a grand servant to the yard with nine wins but he's not so good as he once was; needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best; now on a career-low mark and others preferred.

10/1

Form: 145922 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Went close at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) last month and another good second there (1m2f, good to firm) last time; has a good record at Beverley but he's also won here and could be thereabouts once more.
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10th

3

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:37 Carlisle

Wheres Jeff

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Career win number 10 when scoring at Beverley (1m2f, soft) in April but he's not matched that form since; now 8lb lower than for that last success but he needs to rediscover his spark.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Beverley

Wheres Jeff

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Gained three of his ten wins over this C&D, the latest off 4lb higher on seasonal debut in April; has rather mixed record since and was particularly disappointing when last in action but is versatile regarding ground and can't be ruled out.

12/1

6th

8

(7)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Wheres Jeff

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Veteran who has done most of his winning at Hamilton/Beverley, most recently off 2lb lower in April; form has stagnated since and he's not the percentage call at this venue.

20/1

14/1

Form: -84617

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has had wind surgery since last time, which could be a positive, and he made all at Hamilton (1m3f, soft) two starts ago; however, the rest of this season's form hasn't come up to scratch and he's back down in trip here.
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3rd

10

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:08 Ayr

Lunacy

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m3f winner on soft; stays 16.5f; not ruled out of the prize-money but will have to raise the bar to win this; ideally wants rain.

10/1

4th

9

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Iain Jardine

1m3f winner; stays 16.5f; performing to a consistent level for the most part of late but has not got close to winning; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Losing run up to 13, but not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last three starts over 1m2f-1m4f on turf; attempts this far for the first time, but each-way claims if seeing it out.

7/1

Form: 778/0/

Last run: 1170 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his old Flat form and has made the frame over fences the last twice; however, that recent chase form is pretty modest and this is his first Flat start since June 2020; may be best watched.
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5th

9

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:00 Sedgefield

Check My Pulse

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

7/1

5th

9

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:00 Sedgefield

Check My Pulse

10st 3lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

towards rear

7/1

8

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:50 Sedgefield

Check My Pulse

10st 6lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Rebecca Menzies

midfield

20/1

Form: 114254 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Below par at Haydock last time but he was headstrong and has been running well otherwise this season, with two 1m1f wins at Hamilton in May; could have a say if settling better than last time.
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 322720 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Flopped at Thirsk a fortnight ago and long losing run continues; however, he's been a good second on three of his last five starts and he's a two-time course winner; can be in the mix if bouncing back from last time.
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7th

8

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Arranmore

10st 0lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Micky Hammond

No turf win since August 2021; kept on well when winning on AW at Southwell (1m3f; from 3lb lower) in March; perhaps found 1m (here) and 1m2f at Pontefract on the sharp side since; Becky Smith now takes the mount.

12/1

6th

10

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Arranmore

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

First and second in 1m3f handicaps at Southwell before unsuited by the drop back to 1m at Ripon; he's fine on turf and could be given another chance.

11/1

5th

9

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Arranmore

9st 6lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins on turf came in August 2021 but he's been in good order on AW recently, winning at Southwell (1m3f) in March; not sure that the drop back in trip will suit on this return to turf.

9/2

9th
5 (8)
Run Simba

4/1

Form: 47-892

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Rediscovered 2yo promise when going close in first-time visor at Ayr (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago on second handicap start; this lightly raced 3yo could have more to offer in the headgear and she's on the shortlist.
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9th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Run Simba

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; yet to shine for current stable, finishing behind a couple of today's rivals at Beverley 13 days ago; tumbling down the weights but plenty to prove.

14/1

9th

2

(7)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Run Simba

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Rebecca Menzies

Exposed maiden; yet to shine for current stable, finishing behind a couple of today's rivals at Beverley 13 days ago; tumbling down the weights but plenty to prove.

14/1

8th

6

(6)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Run Simba

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Rebecca Menzies

Out of form on AW this year but could well revive returned to turf, having produced her best efforts in this sphere, notably close second off 15lb higher at Ayr; interesting, despite still being a maiden.

20/1

14/1

Form: 585-7

Last run: 229 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on three winter AW runs, including her handicap debut when last seen; returns with something to prove but she's very lightly raced and there's potential in her pedigree; her debut run at Brighton last October wasn't without promise and she could take a big step forward at some point.
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5th

11

(6)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:27 Newcastle (AW)

Carouselle

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

0-7 but her fifth at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last Saturday was one of her better runs and she made her headway out wide; wears first-time cheekpieces today and she's not discounted.

9/1

5th

8

(11)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carouselle

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Well beaten in all three handicaps, most recently when upped to 1m4f on turf last month; with a good stable and not written off just yet but it takes a big leap of faith to support her here.

16/1

6th

7

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Epsom

Carouselle

9st 0lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Well-bred filly but she's been regressive in her five runs so far and has finished a tailed-off last in both her handicaps (1m/1m1f); dropped another 4lb but has a lot to prove on her step up to this trip.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £43.80
Straight Forecast £40.31
Tricast £171.83
Trifecta £291.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Run Simba

RP RATINGS:

Highwaygrey

POSTDATA:

Where's Jeff

The Guardian:

Ayr Poet

The Times:

Run Simba

Telegraph:

Run Simba

Daily Mirror:

Run Simba

Daily Record:

Run Simba

Daily Mail:

Highwaygrey

D Express:

Highwaygrey

The Star:

Highwaygrey

The Sun:

Where's Jeff