April 07 / 17.05 Carlisle

17.05

Heavy

Racing Post Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £2178.4
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 4 runners
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Racing Post Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 13

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) last November and another good run when third in a warm little race at Aintree (2m1f, soft) on Boxing Day; solid claims under a 7lb penalty.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 20y

Class 2

13:45 Ayr

Gamesters Guy

11st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Good form when winning a two-runner novice chase at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December on his second run over fences; however, he hasn't kicked on since and needs to raise his game if he's to win this.

20/1

2nd

1

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:45 Haydock

Gamesters Guy

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Not fully exposed over fences and has winning form in a match, downing a 1-3 shot at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December; has jumping frailties, however, which again came to the fore when an 18l second of two finishers over this sort of trip at Chepstow (soft) three weeks ago; tongue-tie added and maybe this race won't be a stern examination of his jumping technique.

10/11

2nd

2

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 3

14:40 Chepstow

Gamesters Guy

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won a match race at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December, his second chase, and certainly didn't run badly when last of five in Windsor handicap (3m, soft) last month, where a last-fence error magnified his margin of defeat; not sure to benefit from this drop back in trip but still enters calculations.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Horse

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; from a family that has done well for connections, with him being a half-brother to winners Nells Son (bumper and useful hurdle/chase), Amberose (hurdle; RPR 112) and Rubytwo (bumper/hurdle; 105); trainer does well in bumpers and he's one to be interested in on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

13:25 Carlisle

Robby

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

midfield, hit 6th

12/1

2nd

8

1st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

13:25 Carlisle

Robby

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

midfield, hit 6th

12/1

2nd

4

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Carlisle

Robby

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Fifth foal; from a family that has done well for connections, with him being a half-brother to winners Nells Son (bumper and useful hurdle/chase), Amberose (hurdle; RPR 112) and Rubytwo (bumper/hurdle; 105); trainer does well in bumpers and he's one to be interested in on debut.

7/2

Form: 52

Last run: 115 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth on debut at Ayr (2m, good to soft) last November and built on that when going close at Newcastle (2m1f, heavy) in December; should be suited by this stiff finish and he's firmly in calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

24th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:37 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 2lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

0-8 over hurdles; sound run from the front when third to a pair of dead-heaters over C&D last time (good); one with a chance.

11/2

3rd

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

16:00 Kelso

Helsgetaway

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Exposed; fair fourth at Ayr in November (3m, soft) and may have needed the race after a break when well beaten at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good to soft).

16/1

10th

7

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Helsgetaway

11st 6lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fell on chase debut at Hexham (2m4f; 3-1) in October; failed to stay 3m (ran respectably) back over hurdles at Ayr the following month; off since but 8lb lower than when first introduced to handicapping 14 months ago; stablemate of Snow Dragon.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in Irish maiden points, most recently when third in February (3m, heavy) following an absence; he's a half-brother to two useful bumper winners but he makes his rules debut in what looks a good race and he may be best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

9

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:45 Hexham

Rightbackatyou

10st 9lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

Ran his best race for nearly two years when a close fourth over C&D last time (good) on his third start over fences; each-way chance on that form.

7/1

4th

9

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Rightbackatyou

10st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Stuart Coltherd

Bumped into progressive winner when runner-up over C&D (soft) last month on his second chase start but beaten 31l and only two completed, so it wasn't a good advertisement for his claims this afternoon.

14/1

2nd

6

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Rightbackatyou

10st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Stuart Coltherd

Modest maiden hurdler who made mistakes when pulled up on chasing debut in 3m Ayr handicap last month; he needs to take a major step forward.

33/1

Non-runners

Cornish Comedy, Realco

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.90
Straight Forecast £3.83
Trifecta £6.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Helsgetaway

D Express:

Robby

POSTDATA:

Realco

RP RATINGS:

Gamesters Guy

The Star:

Robby

The Times:

Helsgetaway

Telegraph:

Helsgetaway

Daily Mirror:

Helsgetaway

The Sun:

Helsgetaway

Daily Record:

Helsgetaway