October 19 / 16.45 Carlisle

16.45

Good

John Budden Memorial Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £6020.34
  • 1m 7f 207y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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John Budden Memorial Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 43615- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Down the field at Ayr (2m, good to soft) in April and sold out of Lucinda Russell's yard for £22,000 in May; however, two starts ago this very lightly raced 6yo won on his chase and handicap debut at Newcastle (2m, heavy) and his new trainer often does well with recruits from other yards.
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2

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:07 Ayr

One Mill Harbour

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Moffatt

Won three over fences in 2023; has yet to rediscover his form this term after an absence of 25 months but Brian Hughes rides for the first time.

4/1

4th

4

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

One Mill Harbour

11st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: James Moffatt

Goes back over fences for the first time since winning at Hexham (1m7f, heavy) in November 2023, one of three chase victories that year; however, he's been well below his best over hurdles on his two runs this winter, following a long absence, and has lots to prove regarding current form.

14/1

Form: 60142- D BF

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (2m, heavy) in January and went very close over this C&D (heavy) in March when last seen; this 6yo is open to further improvement and is one to be interested in, particularly if conditions are testing.
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3rd

1

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

14:07 Ayr

Netywell

12st 0lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Regressive 9yo who is sliding down the weights; has two wins over C&D and has won off 9lb higher so cannot be discounted.

2/1

4th

2

29th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 4

15:43 Ayr

Netywell

11st 13lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

C&D winner who is well handicapped on form as recent as last March and today's drop back in grade could help; however, his performances have been patchy this season and he needs to get back on track.

20/1

Form: 4/121- D

Last run: 289 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Did very well at Musselburgh during light campaign for new yard last season, posting two wins (2m4f/3m, good to soft/soft) and a short-head second (2m4f, good to soft); tackles a different track and trip on this reappearance but surplus stamina tends to be a plus at Carlisle; respected.
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6

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Massini Man

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

in rear, slow jump 2nd, bad mistake 3rd, soon pulled up

7/2

6

16th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Massini Man

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Failed to win during fairly light campaign last season but was placed on consecutive 2m7f starts at Musselburgh (good to soft/soft) in February and those efforts bring him into the equation here.

7/2

2nd

4

18th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

Massini Man

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Won twice here last season (2m4f/3m, good to soft/soft) and fair third over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago when about 3l behind the runner-up Captain Quint; might not be far away.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4118- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Point winner who scored at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) last December on her second hurdle start and followed up in Hereford handicap (2m3f, soft); well beaten in Sandown handicap (2m4f, good to soft) but returns having had a wind op and this chasing newcomer retains potential for her top yard.
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7th

5

1st May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

18:50 Warwick

Missed Tee

11st 8lb

J: Mr Harry O’Dwyer

T: Miss V Collins

Third and sixth in the last two renewals of the 2m race on this card, and still appeals more over shorter despite a win over the full 3m trip at Chaddesley Corbett last May; 0-14 over rules fences.

12/1

4th

5

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:57 Ludlow

Missed Tee

11st 5lb

J: Mr Harry O’Dwyer

T: Miss V Collins

0-13 over regulation fences and she needs to improve on her recent seconds in hunter chases at Stratford and here.

13/2

2nd

9

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:50 Ludlow

Missed Tee

11st 5lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Miss V Collins

Third in this race in 2024 and she easily won a ladies open at Chaddesley Corbett (3m, good) in May; had wind surgery (her third) before an encouraging second in novice hunter chase at Stratford (2m5f, soft) despite having the door slammed in her face on the home turn ten days ago; should go well again.

8/1

Form: 23/73- D

Last run: 289 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his 2021 form but he ran just twice last season and was well beaten on each occasion; returns with plenty to prove.
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6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Fete Champetre

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Ex-Rose Dobbin; has run three fair races for new trainer (in front when falling two out at Ayr in March); could go well but stamina to prove on first run at 3m.

8/1

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Fete Champetre

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Ex-Rose Dobbin; has run three fair races for new trainer (in front when falling two out at Ayr in March); could go well but stamina to prove on first run at 3m.

8/1

4th

5

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Kelso

Fete Champetre

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

Low-mileage 10yo; fair fourth at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in December on return from an absence and he was in front when falling two out at Ayr (2m4f, soft) a month ago; recently withdrawn on account of good ground which is worrying.

6/1

Form: 71123-

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) early this year on first two chase starts; failed to kick on subsequently but this 6yo may be able to rediscover his previously progressive ways following a break, and this stiff 2m could suit; has shown promise on soft/heavy; possible contender.
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2

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 205y

Class 4

14:30 Stratford

Cartonne

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Front-running chaser who can go clear in his races but he's not won since December 2023 and was pulled up in his last two runs over fences; on dangerous mark back in this sphere but he needs a major revival after six months off.

7/1

3rd

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:52 Carlisle

Cartonne

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

led, headed and raced in second 8th, weakened before 2 out

7/1

3rd

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:52 Carlisle

Cartonne

11st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

led, headed and raced in second 8th, weakened before 2 out

7/1

Form: 0-F53P C

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but he's struggled to get competitive this year and needs to turn things around.
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1

23rd Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Dr Sanderson

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Had a break since latest 21l defeat at Cartmel, which was only three days after finishing a close third there; this mark is manageable but Cartmel suits and his record here isn't great.

8/1

4th

6

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:15 Cartmel

Dr Sanderson

10st 9lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Ben Haslam

prominent, mistake 2 out, weakened after last

5/2

3rd

4

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:35 Cartmel

Dr Sanderson

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

prominent, raced in second from 4th, kept on run-in, not pace to challenge

7/2

Form: 08-553 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Didn't run badly when 16l third of five on recent chasing debut at Sedgefield (2m5f, good), and there's room for improvement; his mark continues to edge downwards and he's won twice here on the Flat, but he's perhaps best watched until showing greater proficiency in the jumping department.
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13

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who was tailed off over C&D (good to soft) in November and pulled up at 100-1 at Ayr (2m4f, soft) last month on his sole start since; however, the drying conditions are a positive, with his last five wins coming on good ground, and he won two in a row over C&D last autumn to take his winning tally at Kelso to four; no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

50/1

5

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

16:00 Ayr

The Navigator

11st 8lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Dianne Sayer

11yo who won three times last August-October (2m1f/2m5f, good); however, tailed off at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November when last seen and there's a suspicion he may not want testing ground nowadays.

16/1

8

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:25 Kelso

The Navigator

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Dianne Sayer

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August and followed it up with a good third of nine in 2m4f handicap at Sedgefield 13 days ago; this C&D scorer can't be discounted.

10/1

Form: 8871-

Last run: 187 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Left clear at the final flight to make a winning handicap hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in April; connections waste little time in sending this former pointer over fences, and he could have a part to play.
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4th

10

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

12:20 Carlisle

Lincoln Burrows

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield

25/1

4th

10

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

12:20 Carlisle

Lincoln Burrows

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

midfield, outpaced before 2 out, rallied and headway before last, went fourth run-in, kept on but not pace to challenge

25/1

8th

9

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

18:10 Musselburgh

Lincoln Burrows

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Micky Hammond

always behind, mistake 9th

14/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £44.50
Tricast £216.25

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Netywell

Telegraph:

Massini Man

SPOTLIGHT:

Missed Tee

The Star:

One Mill Harbour

Daily Mail:

Missed Tee

TOPSPEED:

Netywell

POSTDATA:

Netywell

The Times:

Netywell

The Guardian:

Netywell

D Express:

Massini Man

Daily Mirror:

Massini Man

The Sun:

Massini Man

Daily Record:

Massini Man