June 10 / 16.55 Carlisle

16.55

Good To Firm

Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Series Middle-Distance Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Start Your RacingTV Free Trial Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Series Middle-Distance Qualifier)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 580-40

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
0-18 since his sole win at Beverley (1m2f, soft) in July 2021 but he's had three close calls in his last seven starts and had an excuse when short of room at Ripon last time; on career-low mark here and has possibilities if things go to plan.
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6th

3

(6)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Berry Edge

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: David Thompson

Came from the rear to win a shade cosily over C&D in October; just 3lb higher today and not ruled out, but he's inconsistent and was merely sixth over C&D last time.

8/1

6th

3

(6)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Berry Edge

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: David Thompson

Came from the rear to win a shade cosily over C&D in October; just 3lb higher today and not ruled out, but he's inconsistent and was merely sixth over C&D last time.

8/1

6th

4

(8)

23rd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:33 Newcastle (AW)

Berry Edge

9st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: David Thompson

Dual turf winner and first effort of real note on Tapeta when coming home strongly over C&D last month; 3lb rise won't hurt if in the same form.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 51-545

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who has eight wins on his CV, the most recent at Newcastle (1m2f) in his final run last year; now 1lb lower than for that success but he's not posed a threat in three runs this season and needs to raise his game.
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8th

2

(6)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Highwaygrey

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Likes to come from off a strong pace but hasn't threatened in recent starts, latest fifth of seven over C&D (25-1) when wearing first-time tongue-tie (retained); still 5lb above his last winning mark.

20/1

8th

2

(6)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:54 Newcastle (AW)

Highwaygrey

9st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Likes to come from off a strong pace but hasn't threatened in recent starts, latest fifth of seven over C&D (25-1) when wearing first-time tongue-tie (retained); still 5lb above his last winning mark.

20/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 243722 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Losing run is up to 14 but he's finished a close second at Hamilton (8.3f/1m1f) in his last two runs and he travelled strongly for a long way last time; nudged up 1lb for that but he's versatile ground-wise and should be in the thick of things again; cheekpieces reapplied.
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6th

1

(1)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

17:10 Musselburgh

We Still Believe

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

prominent, lost position over 2f out, kept on but no impression final 110yds

13/2

5th

3

(5)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ayr

We Still Believe

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Rewarded after a string of creditable efforts over shorter distances when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month; 4lb rise is fair and he should not be far away.

5/1

1st

7

(8)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

We Still Believe

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Consistent this year; ties in with Berry Edge and Highwaygrey on Carlisle effort (penultimate run); getting little respite from the assessor but again has place possibilities.

11/2

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 162607

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner (1m2f) on fast and slow ground; got back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in March but he's not easy to predict and has been well held in last three runs; still 4lb higher than for his last win and he comes with risks attached back at this trip.
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3rd

4

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Newmarket (July)

At Liberty

9st 11lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Michael Appleby

prominent, led over 2f out

6/1

4th

3

(13)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

At Liberty

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Triple turf winner (1m2f) on fast and slow ground; got back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in March but he's not easy to predict and has been well held in last three runs; still 4lb higher than for his last win and he comes with risks attached back at this trip.

10/1

Form: 122-59 CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over hurdles at Ayr (2m, good) in March but he's lost his way in last three runs and was pulled up last time; his last Flat win was over C&D (August 2023) but he needs to turn things around back in the sphere; all wins have been on good or slower ground.
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12th

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

6/1

1st

7

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Cant Stop Now

9st 1lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Back to the Flat under Mohammed Tabti for last four starts and he won over C&D (good to soft) in August, but was tailed off at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last time; still looks on a workable mark but he's hard to predict and needs to bounce back again.

16/1

11th

12

(14)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Cant Stop Now

9st 5lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Back to the Flat under Mohammed Tabti for last three starts and a hood returned when he won at Ayr (1m2f) on latest; did it comfortably, looking right back to his best, and he ran well for three starts in a row once finding his form at a similar stage last term; back up 4lb but he's a player.

10/1

7/2

Form: 7-1372 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner; won at Thirsk (1m, heavy) on her seasonal return in April and was a good second at Pontefract (1m, good) 17 days ago; remains feasibly treated on her best form and she won't mind what the weather does; big player.
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7th

3

(8)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Hostelry

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Huge chance on her spring form and this return to Class 6 company is in her favour; 0-9 on AW but she has run well over C&D in the past.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Easy C&D winner off 3lb higher on testing ground on reappearance in April; some fair placed efforts since, but below par last time; stable going well but a bit to prove at present.

11/2

6th

3

(9)

4th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

17:10 Hamilton

Hostelry

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ruth Carr

Not at her very best since the spring but now 2lb lower than her Thirsk win (1m, heavy) in April and the return to slow ground will be less of a concern to her than many; went close in her only previous C&D run (on soft).

5/1

7th
1 (14)
Tarjamah

25/1

Form: 4-7009 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won on debut in December 2022 but she's 0-7 since and has finished tailed off in all four runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove off same mark as at Ayr last week and she needs a major turnaround; hood added.
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11th

2

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:50 Ayr

Tarjamah

9st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Has tumbled down the weights but for good reason, having struggled in her six starts this year; first-time cheekpieces replace a hood.

33/1

8th

5

(5)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Tarjamah

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Tracy Waggott

Has tumbled down the weights but for good reason, having struggled on her five starts this year.

25/1

7th

1

(14)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Tarjamah

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tracy Waggott

Won on debut in December 2022 but she's 0-7 since and has finished tailed off in all four runs for new yard this season; has plenty to prove off same mark as at Ayr last week and she needs a major turnaround; hood added.

25/1

Form: -43569 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won off 5lb higher at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) for Archie Watson last November but that is his sole win from 12 starts and he's been out of sorts in three runs for current yard; opposable.
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9th

7

(10)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumeira Vision

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Katie Scott

Prevailed narrowly in similar event two weeks ago, taking C&D record to 2-2 and overall score to 5-26; still favourably treated, having gone back up just 1lb, and respected.

9/2

9th

7

(10)

13th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumeira Vision

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Katie Scott

led early, headed and prominent after 2f

9/2

1st

4

(7)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jumeira Vision

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Katie Scott

Completed a turf hat-trick in the summer; has gradually regressed since returned to AW but looks quite interesting returned to the extended 1m1f, being 1-1 over C&D.

8/1

Form: 351-49 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner who scored at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October; made a promising start to this campaign when fourth of 13 at Beverley and things didn't go her way against a pace bias there (8.4f) last time; should get a better tow into this race and she's in the mix.
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6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

towards rear

9/1

2nd

3

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Strangerontheshore

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has lacked consistency this term and finished only eighth here most recently; defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D last October (sole AW win) and has a good chance if back to that form.

8/1

25/1

Form: 0-6686

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two wins on slow ground at Hamilton (1m3f) last season but he's lost his way since last success and has been well held in four runs this season; now 3lb lower than his last win but he needs a major revival.
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3rd

10

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:08 Ayr

Lunacy

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m3f winner on soft; stays 16.5f; not ruled out of the prize-money but will have to raise the bar to win this; ideally wants rain.

10/1

4th

9

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Iain Jardine

1m3f winner; stays 16.5f; performing to a consistent level for the most part of late but has not got close to winning; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Losing run up to 13, but not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last three starts over 1m2f-1m4f on turf; attempts this far for the first time, but each-way claims if seeing it out.

7/1

Form: 786/

Last run: 744 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in a Navan maiden (1m5f, good) in May 2022 but he missed 2023 and has struggled in four novice hurdles for new yard this year; now switches to a handicap back on the Flat but he has lots to prove; first-time blinkers.
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11th

4

(5)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Racquet Club

9st 8lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Dianne Sayer

Showed ability in a Navan maiden (1m5f, good) in May 2022 but he missed 2023 and has struggled in four novice hurdles for new yard this year; now switches to a handicap back on the Flat but he has lots to prove; first-time blinkers.

20/1

8th

5

29th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:50 Cartmel

Racquet Club

11st 2lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for three novice hurdles this spring (2m-2m2f).

100/1

10th

8

10th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:18 Sedgefield

Racquet Club

11st 3lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Dianne Sayer

Modicum of ability for Johnny Murtagh on the Flat (0-3) in Ireland; pulled up on both starts over hurdles (2m-2m2f, soft) for this trainer; no obvious reason as to why he should fare any better here.

66/1

25/1

Form: 6780-

Last run: 185 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Struggled in four runs at Newcastle (1m-1m4f) towards the end of last year, including on his handicap debut in December; has been gelded and cheekpieces are now added but he needs a transformation on his return.
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10th

10

(11)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Carlisle

Highland Loch

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Has had few realistic chances but soundly beaten in all three handicaps, including over C&D, and remains one to watch for now.

33/1

12th

10

(5)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Loch

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

Has failed to raise his modest profile since switched to handicaps and new blinkers will need to make the world of difference (cheekpieces did nothing).

20/1

12th

13

(12)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Highland Loch

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Iain Jardine

Struggled in four runs at Newcastle (1m-1m4f) towards the end of last year, including on his handicap debut in December; has been gelded and cheekpieces are now added but he needs a transformation on his return.

25/1

Form: 0-5304

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; record of 0-10 in handicaps but he's dropped down the weights and didn't get much luck when fourth at Beverley (7.4f, soft) on recent stable debut; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's not ruled out with cheekpieces added.
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13th

8

(10)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Hougoumont

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; record of 0-10 in handicaps but he's dropped down the weights and didn't get much luck when fourth at Beverley (7.4f, soft) on recent stable debut; looks worth a try at this new trip and he's not ruled out with cheekpieces added.

10/1

4th

9

(4)

29th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:10 Beverley

Hougoumont

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; yet to win a handicap but he ran well at Chelmsford on Good Friday (7f, AW); less good at Musselburgh one month later; has since left Julie Camacho.

14/1

14

(11)

21st Apr 2024

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Hougoumont

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

0-8 in handicaps but has come down the weights and ran promisingly at Chelmsford (7f, AW) most recently, while shaping as if he's ready for a crack at this new trip; one to consider.

15/2

Form: 050090

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his win at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last October but he's been in the doldrums this year and has finished ahead of only three rivals in his last four runs; yard also runs three others and he has a lot to prove.
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5th

4

(5)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 4

15:12 Hamilton

Loom Large

9st 4lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

0-13 this year and has dropped to a mark in the 40s; best recent effort when second at Newcastle (1m, AW) on penultimate start; has the worst chance at the weights on current figures.

20/1

6th

5

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

prominent

9/4

2nd

11

(5)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Loom Large

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Both wins have come over 1m2f, the latest here in October last year; has run with credit to finish fourth in his last two starts on turf (1m), but he needs to produce more if he is to resume winning ways.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £82.40
Straight Forecast £53.61
Tricast £242.86
Trifecta £354.80

Selections

The Times:

We Still Believe

SPOTLIGHT:

Hostelry

D Express:

Hougoumont

RP RATINGS:

Highwaygrey

POSTDATA:

Strangerontheshore

The Guardian:

Can't Stop Now

The Star:

Hougoumont

Telegraph:

We Still Believe

Daily Record:

We Still Believe

Daily Mail:

Hostelry

The Sun:

Hostelry

Daily Mirror:

Highwaygrey