March 30 / 15.40 Carlisle

15.40

Soft

Happy 40th Birthday Karen Waggott Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £9769.85
  • 2m 3f 210y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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Happy 40th Birthday Karen Waggott Handicap Chase

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34

Form: 4-4P53 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Not firing on all cylinders this season and much better known as a thorough stayer nowadays but took good step back in right direction when third in refitted cheekpieces at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last month and has possibilities here in refitted blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:42 Newcastle

Geryville

11st 8lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

7-52; enjoyed the run of the race, making all, at Wetherby (2m4f, soft; 18-1; from 6lb lower) on penultimate start; ran to a similar level (third) behind the newly blinkered Rath Gaul Hill back there subsequently; no issue with Newcastle; player with Alice Stevens claiming 3lb.

5/2

3rd

1

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:37 Wetherby

Geryville

12st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

His last two wins have come over C&D (soft), the latest in January when last seen; also effective on good ground; this 10yo is inconsistent and has never won off a mark this high, but he comfortably made all last time and could well make another bold bid if he's on another going day.

11/4

Form: 52U3F3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m7f at Kelso last season and has run some good races in defeat this term, most recently when reverted to hurdling at Kelso (3m2f, soft) this month; needs to prove he fully effective on a right-handed track but this is easier than the races he usually contests.
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3rd

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Ned Tanner

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Dual winner over 2m4f on soft ground in 2024-25 season but has been rather inconsistent and didn't offer enough when fifth of seven over C&D (good) three weeks ago to suggest he's likely to cash in on his reduced mark now.

9/1

5th

7

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Ned Tanner

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

Dual winner over 2m4f on soft ground last season; has been rather inconsistent since wind surgery this term; has won over this trip, but perhaps better at shorter and has no easy task from 3lb out of the handicap.

12/1

3

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 4

16:41 Hexham

Ned Tanner

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: N W Alexander

He's down to a dangerous mark and showed some spark at Haydock in December three starts ago; however, two disappointing performances have followed from this 10yo and he needs to get back on track.

6/1

Form: 170-12 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 8yo who is lightly raced for his age and created pretty good impression when winning here (2m, good to soft) on stable debut in December; no match for useful rival when second at Kelso (2m1f, soft) this month but will be suited by this move back up in trip and needs to be taken very seriously.
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2

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

14:50 Kelso

Go Boy

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Ex-Irish 8yo who is lightly raced; his Irish hurdles win was at 2m3f on heavy; chase win at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) in December on stable debut and ran respectably here (2m1f, soft) next time, but his step back up to 2m4f at Carlisle on latest start was disappointing.

9/2

2

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

14:50 Kelso

Go Boy

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear but in touch with leaders, jumped right throughout, hit 10th, soon dropped to rear and struggling, pulled up before 2 out

9/2

3rd

1

30th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 3

15:40 Carlisle

Go Boy

11st 10lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

held up in rear

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 133-P8 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Thorough stayer who has not fired on her two appearances this season (3m2f/4m); sure to appreciate today's ease in grade but has something to prove, and this drop back to 2m4f is not an obvious move.
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11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Flower Of Scotland

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

Rated much higher back in the day but she was out of form last season and no sign of turning things around this campaign.

25/1

11

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

15:52 Perth

Flower Of Scotland

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: Sandy Thomson

in rear

25/1

7

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:00 Carlisle

Flower Of Scotland

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

never going well, always behind, pulled up after 9th

7/1

Non-runners

High Moon

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.40
Straight Forecast £9.60
Trifecta £14.60

Selections

The Times:

Go Boy

SPOTLIGHT:

Ned Tanner

TOPSPEED:

Geryville

Daily Mirror:

High Moon

RP RATINGS:

Ned Tanner

The Guardian:

Ned Tanner

The Star:

Ned Tanner

Telegraph:

Go Boy

Daily Mail:

Go Boy

D Express:

Go Boy

The Sun:

Go Boy

Daily Record:

Go Boy

POSTDATA:

Geryville