February 19 / 15.30 Carlisle

15.30

Soft

Bell And Plate Day 26th June Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4092.77
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Bell And Plate Day 26th June Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.40
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 23-987

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three novice hurdles, last time on stable debut at Kelso (2m, soft); however, he was runner-up in an Irish bumper in 2022 and makes his handicap debut off a modest mark in a weak race; not discounted.
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Verdict Starting price

9

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Eire Street

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jackie Stephen

Won two in a row in February 2024 and very well treated on that form, but pulled up/tailed off on his last three starts; a visor goes on.

20/1

8th

5

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Eire Street

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Jackie Stephen

Too risky when he's pulled up in four of his last five races and over two years since he last won.

25/1

8

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

13:35 Newcastle

Eire Street

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Jackie Stephen

Pulled up in three of his four races this season and didn't look an easy ride when he completed.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 773567 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
12yo who has a patchy profile this season and was soundly beaten over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; however, he has plenty of good form here and is 7lb lower than when a good third over C&D (soft) in November; not ruled out.
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11

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Applaus

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd

25/1

11

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

17:45 Hexham

Applaus

10st 6lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

prominent early, in touch with leaders before 3rd, lost position and pushed along briefly 4th, reminders after 6th

25/1

6th

6

30th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Carlisle

Applaus

11st 1lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Dual C&D winner last season (soft/good to soft), and was placed off 10lb higher on the outer track here (2m1f, soft) in November; impossible to rule out but has become unreliable and was safely held here twice last month.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 169564

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdle winner for Andrew Slattery in Ireland, the latest last July; market check advised on stable debut but she appears to have been given a harsh mark for this first British start.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Kellies Dream

10st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Two wins in Ireland, both with give in the ground; has become well handicapped after being dropped 10lb for three poor runs last season; interesting back after wind surgery.

14/1

5th

7

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

16:33 Newcastle

Kellies Dream

10st 7lb

J: Jack Power

T: Daragh Bourke

Last win (in Ireland) came off a 10lb higher mark but she seems to have been going through the motions of late, beating only one home at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; 13-2) in December; needs a revival.

20/1

Form: 603745 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has a regressive profile and was soundly beaten in fifth over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago; however, that was a much better race than this and he could go well now 3lb lower and down in grade.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

16:40 Hexham

Palm Beach

11st 6lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Victor Thompson

Has won over hurdles for three different yards, most recently at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July, but he's been pulled up in three starts for this stable and drops into a seller with masses to find at the weights.

100/1

8

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Palm Beach

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Milburn

T: Victor Thompson

Worcester winner for Ben Pauling last July (2m7f, good) but has been pulled up on both starts for Victor Thompson since, the first in a point, the second in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle; bit to prove.

50/1

9

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:35 Newcastle

Palm Beach

10st 3lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Victor Thompson

With Ben Pauling when taking advantage of a light weight at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July; changed hands soon after; pulled up on comeback at Friars Haugh (2m4f point; first time over fences); better to look elsewhere.

28/1

Form: 16-928 C

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year in both codes and tailed off at Kelso in November when last seen; however, prior to that he was runner-up at Hexham (2m, heavy) and he won here in 2022 (2m4f, soft); not ruled out.
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5

(4)

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 1f 47y

Class 6

13:40 Carlisle

Bouncing Bobby

9st 5lb

J: Alex Fielding

T: Martin Todhunter

Back off the same mark as when winning at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) last summer and seems to go on any ground, but is still to show that he wants this far on the Flat.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

29th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Bouncing Bobby

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Won this race in 2022 and was also successful at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) last spring; back on a good mark now but looked out of sorts on latest hurdling start in February and has become very unreliable.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

29th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Bouncing Bobby

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Martin Todhunter

Won this race in 2022 and was also successful at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) last spring; back on a good mark now but looked out of sorts on latest hurdling start in February and has become very unreliable.

10/1

Form: 89-587

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability in Ireland but well beaten this winter on first two British starts and now 0-8; needs to raise his game.
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11th

10

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:20 Cartmel

Broadford Publican

10st 8lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Stuart Coltherd

Yet to be placed after 13 starts, the last seven for this stable; only beaten about 10l when fourth in Hexham seller (2m, good to soft) this month but others have much more persuasive form.

16/1

10th

14

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

21:00 Hexham

Broadford Publican

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

16/1

10th

14

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

21:00 Hexham

Broadford Publican

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Stuart Coltherd

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

16/1

Form: 462424

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Good second here (2m3f, good to soft) in December on second handicap start; soundly beaten fourth at Huntingdon (2m3f, good to soft) since but may still be capable of better and perhaps this drop back in trip will help; has run okay on soft ground.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

R S Ambush

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

prominent, outpaced after 3 out, rallied before 2 out, pushed along to lead when good jump last, ridden and went clear run-in, comfortably

2/1

1st

4

12th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:05 Southwell

R S Ambush

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

prominent, outpaced after 3 out, rallied before 2 out, pushed along to lead when good jump last, ridden and went clear run-in, comfortably

2/1

2nd

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Taunton

R S Ambush

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Made the frame in three maidens (2m-2m4f) last summer but he's failed to complete in last two starts including when back in a handicap at Plumpton (pulled up) in September; hurdling record now stands at 0-12 and has something to prove on his return; change of headgear.

10/1

Form: 5-4548

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Weakened when upped to 3m on handicap debut at Wetherby last month; however, he showed signs of promise previously in bumpers and novice hurdles, and could be well suited by a stiff test at this trip; interesting.
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6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Paddy OMahler

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Solid record (22112) having wind surgery, proving better than ever; beaten only half a length by Chasingouttheblues at Catterick (3m1f, good to soft) most recently; firmly in the mix.

4/1

2nd

5

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Paddy OMahler

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Newcastle (2m7f, good to soft) in December on third chase start and followed up at Haydock (3m1f, good to soft); climbing the weights but this 8yo is clearly on the up.

7/2

Form: -8P485

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has run six times and he's yet to get competitive, but he was still just in front three out on his handicap debut at Newcastle (2m6f, heavy) three weeks ago before fading, and this drop back in trip could bear fruit.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Iwa

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.70
Straight Forecast £78.90
Tricast £638.96
Trifecta £574.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

R S Ambush

The Sun:

Paddy O'Mahler

Telegraph:

Iwa

RP RATINGS:

Applaus

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingston Rock

D Express:

Bouncing Bobby

The Times:

R S Ambush

The Guardian:

R S Ambush

Daily Mirror:

R S Ambush

Daily Record:

R S Ambush

The Star:

Paddy O'Mahler

Daily Mail:

Iwa

THE NORTH:

Applaus