September 01 / 16.30 Carlisle

16.30

Good

NXT Recruitment Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Middle Distance Series Qualifier)

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

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

22/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 32-72R

Last run: 72 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fair second at Hamilton in June (1m5f, good to firm); refused to race last time when tried in cheekpieces (taken off here); others preferred.
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3rd

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:18 Haydock

Arrange

10st 10lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Martin Todhunter

Won a valuable 2m handicap here in August 2024 (good); hasn't won since, but comes into this in good form (second over 2m on last two starts, with cheekpieces back on last time); no cheekpieces here but on a good mark and one with a chance.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Arrange

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

On a losing run and her latest Catterick second came in a four-runner race; she will need more to come out on top this time.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 823334 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Five of his six wins have been over 1m/1m1f here on ground varying from soft to good to firm; has run creditably over a variety of trips on last five starts (7f-1m6f); edging down the weights and a chance.
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7th

8

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:40 Musselburgh

Detective

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who gained the latest of his eight career wins over this C&D (good; wore blinkers) last summer; soundly beaten on both outings this year but has blinkers refitted today and it won't be a shock if he stages a revival.

14/1

10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 053257 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Redcar winner off 5lb higher last season (1m2f, good); decent second to stable companion (won next time) at Beverley three runs back (1m2f, good to firm) and excuses for latest two below-par efforts (all-weather, soft ground); quite interesting.
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10th

5

(4)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Strawman

9st 9lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Gemma Tutty

Was having only his second AW start when successful at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) last October and was back off the same mark when third of nine in first-time cheekpieces at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month; still unexposed in this sphere and one to consider back from a short break.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Strawman

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

prominent

16/1

4th

2

(4)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:05 Ripon

Strawman

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Gemma Tutty

in touch with leaders

7/1

Form: 612131 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has enjoyed a good season with three wins over 1m3f at Hamilton on going varying from good to firm to heavy, including off 4lb lower last time; should go well again.
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2nd

4

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:50 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Six-time course winner who is lurking on a lowly mark; 2026 campaign yet to gather any momentum but Paul Mulrennan back on board and better could be forthcoming.

16/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Spanish Hustle

10st 10lb

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

T: Jim Goldie

9lb lower than for his Hamilton win last summer; struggling for form so far this season, however, and others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Hamilton

Spanish Hustle

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Six of his eight wins have come over 1m3f/1m4f here and is 6lb lower than for the most recent, but yet to click since returning in May; dual-handed stable won this in 2022 and 2023.

16/1

Form: 712297

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Haydock winner in June (1m2f, good) and two good runs over 1m2f and 1m4f next twice; not quite as good since (first time on heavy ground), although wasn't beaten far when seventh of ten at Ripon on Monday; not out of it
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12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

Form: 0-9203

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden who has a chance on her latest third at Newmarket (good to firm) when trying 1m2f for the first time; further progress likely now stepped up to 1m3f.
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6th

5

(6)

19th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Strictly Dreaming

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

Bounded clear over C&D to exploit a career-low mark (8lb lower) last month; while that effort has been handsomely advertised by the runner-up Big Narstie, she herself fluffed her lines when a beaten favourite at Newcastle (7f); a tongue-tie is now added.

14/1

9th

1

(2)

20th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Strictly Dreaming

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders on far side of group

5/2

1st

6

(4)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Strictly Dreaming

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ian Williams

started quickly, raced in second, pushed along and pressed leader 3f out, led narrowly 2f out, ridden and went clear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, easily

16/1

7th
7 (11)
Orchestra

4/1

Form: 133553

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Beverley off this mark in May (1m2f, good to soft); patchy form since including with a visor and last time with cheekpieces (retained); stamina to prove.
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7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring.

8/1

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6th

2

(9)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Orchestra

9st 11lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead.

9/2

6/1

Form: 518137 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 4lb lower in June (good to soft); hampered early on when well beaten last time; could bounce back.
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6th

6

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 32y

Class 4

16:45 Carlisle

Gibside

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner but he's yet to hit top form this season and came in a never-dangerous third of five in 1m6f handicap at Thirsk 18 days ago; not easy to make a case for despite a falling mark.

8/1

3rd

1

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Gibside

10st 0lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Eight wins at up to 2m2f and he's versatile ground-wise; his last success was off 5lb higher at Catterick (1m4f) last autumn but he's been out of sorts this season and was tailed off at York last time; now drops back in grade but he needs a major revival.

7/1

8th

5

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

15:38 York

Gibside

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Handles most surfaces and his eight wins include two here, latterly over 2m in 2024; last scored at Catterick (1m4f) off 3lb higher in October and after some lesser efforts this season he was much more competitive when third back there (1m6f) a fortnight ago; contender to step forward again and he's considered.

10/1

Form: -36460

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden who hasn't been in the best of form this season, although four of his five runs have been on soft or heavy; has become well handicapped; a possible.
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1st

2

(6)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Kingsley Pride

9st 9lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful in five-runner handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last Sunday, opening his account at the 15th attempt; clear possibilities in his bid for a quickfire Scottish double.

2/1

1st

2

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Kingsley Pride

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in third behind clear leaders, pressed leaders against rail 3f out, edged right when disputed lead 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up from over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Kingsley Pride

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Looked as though he might be on the way back when third of eight on return from 320 days off at Thirsk (1m4f, good to soft) in July, but has gone quiet again twice since; now 0-13 and hard to warm to despite dropping into a Class 6 for the first time.

7/2

Form: 244729 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 91-030

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ex-Ralph Beckett; best form on the AW and was below-par on stable debut last time (1m2f, good); plenty to prove.
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12th

7

(9)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come Together

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His two efforts on the AW stand head and shoulders above his six starts on turf, winning here (8.6f) 11 months ago and finishing third of ten at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in June; possibilities.

20/1

18

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come Together

9st 0lb

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11th

13

(3)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Come Together

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Lightly raced 3yo who won 8.6f AW novice last November and drops back in trip on his third outing for this yard; however, he's hard to fancy based on what he's shown the last twice (1m2f/1m3f).

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £89.50
Straight Forecast £70.22
Tricast £685.07
Trifecta £966.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Detective

TOPSPEED:

Orchestra

The Guardian:

Strictly Dreaming

RP RATINGS:

Gibside

Daily Mail:

Spanish Hustle

POSTDATA:

Glittering Choice

NEWMARKET:

Orchestra

D Express:

Strictly Dreaming

The Star:

Gibside

Daily Record:

Spanish Hustle

The Times:

Detective

Telegraph:

Detective

Daily Mirror:

Detective