May 20 / 20.30 Carlisle

20.30

Good To Firm

Bell & Plate Day 26th June Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 6f 195y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Bell & Plate Day 26th June Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably justified favouritism in similar event at Redcar (7f, soft) this month, building on his 2yo effort; form received a good boost at York last week; strong contender under 5lb penalty.
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5

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Paborus

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Edward Bethell

Unexposed 4yo who was impressive when taking his career record to 4-6 in smart 7f conditions event at Thirsk (good) on reappearance in April; subsequently recruited by Wathnan Racing; looks one who can make his presence felt in this higher grade.

3/1

1st

3

(5)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Thirsk

Paborus

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Unexposed 4yo who won three of his four starts as a 3yo, notably a Southwell Class 2 handicap the final time (7f); surged clear in the final furlong on that occasion and although he's taking on smart opposition here, he looks well worth his place in the field.

11/4

1st

3

(5)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Thirsk

Paborus

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Unexposed 4yo who won three of his four starts as a 3yo, notably a Southwell Class 2 handicap the final time (7f); surged clear in the final furlong on that occasion and although he's taking on smart opposition here, he looks well worth his place in the field.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 280-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Mixed results over 6f; best form when going close at Hamilton on debut and fourth in small-field handicap at Pontefract on reappearance; pedigree suggests he may improve for this extra furlong.
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4th

10

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Jonny Concrete

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Iain Jardine

Second to Kats Bob over C&D (good to firm) last year off 3lb higher; has resumed in good form this spring, following Chester near miss with a close second of 13 to reopposing Mae Amor at Hamilton (6f, good) last Sunday; obvious chance off the same mark; second-time blinkers replace regular cheekpieces.

13/2

2nd

2

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Jonny Concrete

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Iain Jardine

Stays 1m and two of his three wins came over 7f but a good test over this trip is fine; at his best last year around this time and resumed with a solid effort as favourite at Chester nine days ago (behind The Good Biscuit); will rightly be popular.

6/1

3rd

8

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Jonny Concrete

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Iain Jardine

Ended 2025 with a couple of modest efforts but his form in the first half of the year brings him right into the reckoning; can go well fresh and he looks a leading contender eased in class.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 21-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f on AW last October, making all at Wolverhampton latest (runner-up went one better next time); open to further progress and has a turf pedigree; respected under 7lb penalty.
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10

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Secret World

9st 6lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Gerard O’Leary

Pulled up after a very slow start at Leopardstown last month but was only beaten roughly 2l on her yard debut/seasonal return at Navan in April and was well backed that day; not ruled out.

7/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Secret World

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Secret World

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

5/2

Form: 4322

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Consistent efforts (form figures 4322) at about 1m on AW/turf, second of three runners at Pontefract (soft) most recently; shapes as if this drop to 7f will suit; leading player at the weights.
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2nd

2

(7)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

17:45 Brighton

Operate

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

sweating, prominent, led after 1f, faced challenge 1f out, headed final 110yds, no extra towards finish

5/2

8th

4

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Operate

9st 7lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

prominent, short of room then took keen hold after 1f

8/1

4th

10

(9)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Operate

9st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent efforts (form figures 4322) at about 1m on AW/turf, second of three runners at Pontefract (soft) most recently; shapes as if this drop to 7f will suit; leading player at the weights.

5/2

20/1

Form: 5-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts on soft; shaped better than bare result (modest third) over 1m2f at Ripon latest; may do better at some stage but this drop to 7f on faster ground presents a question mark.
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4th

9

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Financer

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up three times last season, including C&D; respectable fourth of ten to Spioradalta on C&D reappearance (good to soft); well beaten at the York Dante meeting since but should find this a bit easier.

12/1

10th

17

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Financer

8st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Runner-up three times last season, including in a big field over C&D (good), and he could improve for last month's reappearance run at Ripon; however, this is a tough contest in which to try to snap a 13-race losing run.

20/1

4th

6

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Financer

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

0-11 last year when not at his best on his final few runs; however, he was runner-up three times last season, including in this race on his reappearance (good), and he's 2lb lower 12 months on; capable of having a big say.

9/1

10/1

Form: 23- BF

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both outings on Tapeta at Newcastle last autumn, better effort when runner-up over 7f on debut; something to find on bare figures but has a turf pedigree and looks open to improvement.
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5th

11

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bellasio

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Grant Tuer

In fine fettle (form figure 522122) last spring/summer, rounding off with a close second to Eeetee at Redcar (1m, good to soft, 6-4 favourite) in July; fair sixth to Military Leader on Southwell comeback run but disappointed over 1m2f at Haydock subsequently; best watched.

16/1

5th

9

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last May-July, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) and runner-up on four occasions, including there at 1m1f on soft; never dangerous on reappearance 15 days ago, which also happened at the same juncture last term before a good run next time; player if he can stay 1m2f, which isn't nailed on.

8/1

6th

9

(9)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bellasio

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In good form last year, winning at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and finishing runner-up on four occasions, most recently at Redcar (1m, good to soft) 291 days ago; needed his reappearance over this C&D last May and that may well be the case again.

8/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000gns foal, 20,000gns yearling; Cable Bay half-brother to winners Amber Dew (6f) and Paper Star (5.5f 2yo), out of 7f/1m winner; market instructive on debut.
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15th

16

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Highland Olly

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Has done all his winning on good ground, including over 1m at Nottingham and Ripon in last two starts; this front-runner switches to a much bigger field, which may not be ideal, but is otherwise at the top of his form; effective at 7f.

15/2

1st

1

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Highland Olly

9st 12lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Built on Wolverhampton comeback run (7f) when showing a willing attitude to make all at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last Saturday; 3lb rise isn't insurmountable but he is set to compete from a career-high mark, so further progress is required.

9/2

9th
12 (1)
Dandiva

66/1

Form: 48

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest fourth at Newcastle (AW) then well beaten at Thirsk; handicaps more suitable after this.
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7th

9

(5)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

17:00 Beverley

Dandiva

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

Hinted at ability on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in April and now goes handicapping off a basement mark; however, she's suffered two heavy defeats since (7f, good to soft/good to firm) and her claims aren't compelling.

20/1

9th

12

(1)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Dandiva

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Modest fourth at Newcastle (AW) then well beaten at Thirsk; handicaps more suitable after this.

66/1

9th

12

(1)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Dandiva

8st 13lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Modest fourth at Newcastle (AW) then well beaten at Thirsk; handicaps more suitable after this.

66/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 6-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off last of six in a couple of Haydock contests (11.5f/1m); no form claims.
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10th

1

(5)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Capitano

10st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Tailed-off last of six in a couple of Haydock contests (11.5f/1m); no form claims.

66/1

10th

1

(5)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Capitano

10st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

Tailed-off last of six in a couple of Haydock contests (11.5f/1m); no form claims.

66/1

6th

1

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

13:38 Haydock

Capitano

10st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Stella Barclay

slowly away and lost many lengths start, in rear

33/1

Form: 58-

Last run: 264 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Achieved little in a couple of sprint maidens last August; new trip needs to have major effect.
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7th

11

(8)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:50 Nottingham

Adaay With Michael

8st 11lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor form in three maiden/novice runs (5f-7f); bred to do better at some stage but not easily recommended now handicapping.

33/1

11th

5

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Adaay With Michael

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Achieved little in a couple of sprint maidens last August; new trip needs to have major effect.

50/1

11th

5

(3)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

20:30 Carlisle

Adaay With Michael

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Achieved little in a couple of sprint maidens last August; new trip needs to have major effect.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo gelding by Intrinsic; dam tailed off in bumper, half-sister to useful 1m2f-1m4f winner Cohesion; best watched on belated debut.
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No Results Found

Form: 6-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for fourth at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) this month, improving a bit on her sole 2yo effort; has something to find on bare form but another step forward is possible.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £19.80
Straight Forecast £18.59
Trifecta £57.50

Selections

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Secret World

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Secret World

Daily Record:

Secret World

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Daily Mail:

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The Star:

Paborus

Daily Mirror:

Operate