December 17 / 14.45 Carlisle

14.45

Soft

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  • Prize money: £6020.34
  • 3m 2f 34y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3F337-

Last run: 255 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper/hurdle winner; had wind surgery (his second) since last run; not solid on his chase form for David Pipe but market support should be heeded on debut for new yard (with same owner).
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1st

2

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

4m 1f 56y

Class 2

14:43 Newcastle

Anglers Crag

10st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

The final leg of his four-timer for Brian Ellison two winters back was this race off 4lb lower than today; never fired on all cylinders last term but reappeared for new yard in November with a sparkling win, employing new tactics as he made all at Carlisle to come home 9l clear; back up 8lb, so needs to be back at his very best, but he's one for the shortlist.

5/1

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Anglers Crag

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Brian Ellison

Has had a patchy campaign and was pulled up in the Midland National last time; however, he showed some spark at Musselburgh (3m7f, good to soft) in February and is just 1lb higher than when winning the Eider at Newcastle (4m1f, heavy) last season; not ruled out now back down in trip/grade.

8/1

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Anglers Crag

11st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Brian Ellison

in rear, outpaced 5 out

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: /6-155

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Warwick (2m5f, good) in September; below par in 2m6f handicap chase at Leicester last month but should still do better if his Irish point effort (solid form) is anything to go by.
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4th

2

26th Apr 2024

Good

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Track And Trace

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Off the mark over fences at third attempt, in North Yorkshire Grand National at Catterick (3m6f, soft; also suited by good ground) in January, but was pulled up on both subsequent outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.

8/1

4th

2

26th Apr 2024

Good

3m 2f 54y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Track And Trace

12st 0lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Off the mark over fences at third attempt, in North Yorkshire Grand National at Catterick (3m6f, soft; also suited by good ground) in January, but was pulled up on both subsequent outings and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.

8/1

3

10th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 5f 54y

Class 3

16:10 Warwick

Track And Trace

11st 13lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo O’Neill

held up in rear, not fluent 14th, not fluent 17th, weakened after 5 out, soon pulled up

3/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 1114-1 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Got up in the final strides over C&D (soft) on chase/seasonal debut, adding to his three hurdles wins and taking record in handicaps to 4-5; now 2-2 at Carlisle; progressive sort who commands respect up 4lb.
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4th

6

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

15:35 Newcastle

Fenland Tiger

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won this in 2024 (heavy) and he was a promising second at Carlisle (3m, soft) in November 2025 on his second start back from a long absence; tailed off at Haydock since but he was 7lb out of the handicap and made a bad mistake mid-race; he's one to consider now back down in grade.

4/1

Form: 62/1-P

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Game winner off this mark at Hexham (3m) in May 2022, then was absent until a poor reappearance there last month; may be sharper this time but needs to prove he retains all of his ability.
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4th

3

21st May 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:28 Hexham

Wavelength

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Fell six out here recently but he'd been badly hampered at the previous fence; he won over C&D in May 2022 (lightly raced since) and was a good third at Carlisle this February; could be a contender off a handy mark.

8/1

4th

3

21st May 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:28 Hexham

Wavelength

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Fell six out here recently but he'd been badly hampered at the previous fence; he won over C&D in May 2022 (lightly raced since) and was a good third at Carlisle this February; could be a contender off a handy mark.

8/1

2

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:35 Hexham

Wavelength

11st 10lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: N W Alexander

mounted in chute and taken down early

6/1

Form: 236-13

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has made an encouraging start to his campaign, winning at Hexham (2m4f, soft) then creditable third at Kelso (2m5f); back up markedly in trip but has form that suggests he'll stay 3m2f; in the mix.
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2

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

Return Fire

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

midfield, lost ground 4th, detached after 5th, struggling when pulled up before 15th

10/1

2

14th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:48 Hexham

Return Fire

11st 11lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell

Bagged a second C&D victory in November but his more recent form is less encouraging, only sixth over C&D last time; handily weighted if getting back on track, though.

10/1

6th

3

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:22 Hexham

Return Fire

11st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Lucinda Russell

Resumed winning ways over C&D in November and posted a respectable sixth of ten in 3m Musselburgh handicap chase following month; much respected for his in-form yard after a break.

6/1

Form: 231-54 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Ffos Las (3m1f, good) on final start for Sam Thomas; retained headgear hasn't had same effect in two runs for new stable; now switches to blinkers.
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11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Prince Des Fichaux

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

16/1

11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Prince Des Fichaux

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

midfield

16/1

5th

9

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Prince Des Fichaux

10st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Ewan Whillans

Nearly won the Eider two seasons ago (beaten by Anglers Crag) and was a 22l fourth in the same race on final outing; he is effective at this trip and could run well with a tongue-tie added.

9/1

Form: /551-0 C

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
3m winner a couple of seasons ago; only subsequent success came over 2m4f here (heavy) in March; beaten long way on reappearance and has stamina to prove in this 3m2f contest.
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7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

17:15 Perth

Uptown Harry

10st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Veteran; C&D winner in 2021; having a good season, winning at Newcastle in January (2m7f, good to soft) and in the frame on his three runs since, last time when 9lb wrong; runs off his true mark here; could go well.

7/1

4th

13

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Uptown Harry

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

Veteran who is currently in form but has come up short in this contest for the last two years and looks unlikely to make it third time lucky; well out of the weights.

25/1

3rd

4

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:05 Newcastle

Uptown Harry

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jane Walton

12yo who is in excellent form at present, winning over C&D in January (good to soft; 4lb out of the handicap) before finishing runner-up at Carlisle off 8lb higher last time; up another 2lb; each-way chance.

13/2

Form: 8432P2

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Two wins over hurdles; runner-up in two of his three chase starts, clear of remainder at Sedgefield (3m3f, soft) latest; raised 3lb but Luke Scott takes off a handy 5lb; shortlist material.
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3

19th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

12:30 Carlisle

Motion In Limine

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

jumped left throughout, led at steady pace, hit 8th, headed 11th

7/1

3

19th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

12:30 Carlisle

Motion In Limine

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

jumped left throughout, led at steady pace, hit 8th, headed 11th

7/1

2nd

5

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 4

16:30 Cartmel

Motion In Limine

11st 6lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

led, not fluent 4th, faced challenge run-in, no extra when hung right and headed towards finish

13/2

Form: -35743 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Both wins for previous stable came in Class 5 events at 2m4f/2m5f; not disgraced over 3m2f at Doncaster (good) last time but that race somewhat fell apart and only four finished.
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4

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:05 Market Rasen

The Electrician

10st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

soon led, headed before 5th, soon lost position gradually

8/1

4

14th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:05 Market Rasen

The Electrician

10st 12lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

soon led, headed before 5th, soon lost position gradually

8/1

3rd

7

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

The Electrician

10st 13lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Mike Sowersby

Ended a long losing over 2m5f here in May but he's twice failed to back it up, seventh at Cartmel (3m1f) following month; plenty more is required after a break.

10/1

Non-runners

Rath An Iuir

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £73.30
Straight Forecast £66.06
Tricast £150.29
Trifecta £248.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fenland Tiger

TOPSPEED:

The Electrician

POSTDATA:

Motion In Limine

WEST COUNTRY:

Track And Trace

The Times:

Return Fire

RP RATINGS:

Fenland Tiger

Telegraph:

Fenland Tiger

The Sun:

Fenland Tiger

The Star:

Fenland Tiger

D Express:

The Electrician

Daily Mirror:

The Electrician

Daily Record:

Motion In Limine