September 07 / 17.35 Carlisle

17.35

Good To Firm

Trustatrader Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Trustatrader Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £81.70
  • Place: £15.40

Form: 5549

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability when fourth in Ripon novice (5f, soft) last month on her third start, but down the field in Beverley handicap (5f, good) since and she has to leave that performance miles behind.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Opal Storm

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Arrived late to win at Southwell (5f) and only faded late on at Doncaster last week (good to firm); remains in form and she is proven on a stiff 5f.

7/1

5th

3

(8)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Produced late when winning a 5f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; has the ability to defy a 3lb rise and she has run well over C&D in the past; one for the shortlist.

10/1

1st

10

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Opal Storm

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Yet to shine on AW but she has slipped to a tempting mark and last month's return to action (6f) should have blown away any cobwebs; the return to 5f is in her favour too and she could run a big race at a price.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 270144 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (5f, good) last month in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) and has been a fair fourth the next twice, finishing behind Cavalier Approach at Hamilton most recently; might not be far away.
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3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

4

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, disputed lead, pressed leader after 1f, led over 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, lost second towards finish

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Wee Fat Mac

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

raced in second, led over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, headed towards finish

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 385406 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Some fair efforts earlier in the season and well treated on that form, but he hasn't been at the same level more recently including when sixth of 14 at Ripon (6f, good; first-time cheekpieces) on Tuesday.
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5th

10

(6)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:48 Carlisle

Canaria Prince

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

Thrown in on his best form but unplaced all five starts this season, behind Golden Rainbow at Thirsk on latest; needs a revival.

14/1

7th

15

(9)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Thirsk

Canaria Prince

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

In decent nick without winning until turning in a poor ninth at Ripon (5f) only five days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces; now with a bit to prove from 1lb out of the handicap.

16/1

9th

8

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:35 Ripon

Canaria Prince

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, lost ground from over 1f out

11/1

9/1

Form: 7334-3

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Displayed promise last year among his four 2yo runs and reappeared with a solid third of five at Catterick (5f, good to firm) in June; this stiffer track could be a positive and this unexposed 3yo is one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Dark Crusade

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Eight-race maiden; not far off his best when fifth of 11 at Southwell last month but he'll need to raise his game if he's to break his duck in this field.

7/1

5th

3

(10)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Dark Crusade

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

midfield

10/1

9th

3

(3)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Dark Crusade

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Paul Midgley

Lightly raced 3yo who has run creditably in both 5f handicaps this year, more recently 2l behind Opal Storm at Carlisle three weeks ago; needs more to win but that's not out of the question.

6/1

33/1

Form: 406-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth over C&D (good to firm) on debut last June and this very lightly raced 3yo is back here for the first time since, with cheekpieces now added; however, he's failed to shine on his three starts since that debut run and others have less to prove.
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1st

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hes An Angel

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Not as good since missing more than a year, does most racing over 6f and will always come with risks, given a propensity to blow the start and/or pull hard; this is easier down to 0-50 company for the first time, though, and he's capable if it falls right.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Hes An Angel

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

Hold-up performer who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January but he's not hit the same level since and has finished eighth in his three runs (Tapeta/turf); on dangerous mark but he has something to prove and slow starts can be an issue.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1275U1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Reared and unseated rider at the start on final run for Ruth Carr, but won on recent stable debut at Hamilton (5f, good to soft); could have more to offer for this yard provided the faster ground isn't an issue.
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5th

10

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Paul W Flynn

Won four times in Britain; weak form in Ireland last year; best watched on stable debut, and first run since last of 14 behind Sovereign Banter here in October.

25/1

14th

5

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won four times in Britain for Ed Bethell; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season; failed to land a blow at Newcastle three days ago; the jury is out at present.

25/1

5

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cavalier Approach

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

One of his four wins for earlier trainers came over C&D; poor form in three turf runs in Ireland this season but he ran off 68 on the first of them and gets in here off just 54; interesting to see if there is any market support with headgear returning.

8/1

Form: 522702 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-12 this year and inconsistent but he's run well to be second on three of his last five starts; can be thereabouts if on a going day.
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4

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

1-25 on turf and he looks up against it on the ratings here.

20/1

4th

9

(2)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Redcar

Birdie Bowers

8st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: David Thompson

started quickly, led, headed 2f out, soon lost second, weakened gradually inside final furlong

40/1

7/1

Form: 6-7764 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in the main since winning at Ayr (5f, good) last September, but she's dropped down the weights and was a close fourth off this mark at Nottingham (5f, good) last time; not ruled out on the back of that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(5)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Triple Jaye

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Charlie Wallis

Won similar event on Fibresand here in 2021 for previous yard; record for current stable isn't solid and the return to classified level had no appreciable effect last time.

14/1

5th

10

(3)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Triple Jaye

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Charlie Wallis

prominent

16/1

10th

9

(8)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Triple Jaye

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Charlie Wallis

towards rear

25/1

15/2

Form: 520351 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Twice went close in June/July and returned to winning ways at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Tuesday; has gone close over C&D in the past and he's entitled to respect under a 5lb penalty.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Registered most recent success in C&D event last July; not in the same form back here on reappearance but perhaps needed the run.

16/1

8th

13

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Sixcor

8st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Linda Perratt

Ended the last turf campaign with some lesser efforts; others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

9/1

Form: 621347 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
His four wins have come at Ayr and he was soundly beaten here in 2021 on his sole course visit; not quite at his best at his favourite course last time but he's won three times this year and is dangerous to dismiss.
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4th

12

(4)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

One Last Hug

8st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Jim Goldie

Versatile trip-wise having been placed at up to 1m5f, while his latest win came over 6f here in December; rather in and out since and he failed to beat a rival at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) six days ago; others safer.

25/1

9th

9

(3)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

One Last Hug

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jim Goldie

Strong at the finish when landing a 6f handicap at Wolverhampton in December; good late headway over 6f here last week too; hard to win with but he's capable at this level.

14/1

4th

6

(6)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

One Last Hug

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Jim Goldie

towards rear, ran on from over 1f out, nearest finish

10/1

Non-runners

Astapor, Basholo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £584.20
Straight Forecast £348.51
Tricast £2251.17
Trifecta £3861.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cavalier Approach

Telegraph:

Sixcor

Daily Mail:

Birdie Bowers

The Times:

He's An Angel

The Guardian:

Basholo

RP RATINGS:

Triple Jaye

POSTDATA:

Cavalier Approach

D Express:

Cavalier Approach

The Star:

Cavalier Approach

Daily Record:

Sixcor

Daily Mirror:

Birdie Bowers