June 17 / 16.00 Carlisle

16.00

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -26282 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
She hasn't won since September 2022 but has been hitting the bar several times since; well supported, she did little wrong when second at Redcar (1m2f, soft) last month; first-time blinkers now replace cheekpieces and she should be thereabouts.
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5th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Carlisle

Golden Melody

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tim Easterby

Course winner in June and she comes here in good form, a close fifth in 1m1f Hamilton handicap six days ago; she's one for the shortlist.

8/1

5th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

18:05 Hamilton

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Six-time winner who is suited by good or slower ground; has mixed record this season but she won at Carlisle (1m, soft) in June and went very close at Chester (10.3f, good) last time; on same mark as for that last run and she's a big player if she can repeat the form.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Golden Melody

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won over C&D on good ground in 2021 and came from off the pace to end long losing streak at Carlisle (1m, soft; first-time blinkers) in June but her form has dipped since that latest success and others in this field have more persuasive profiles.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 465487

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Yet to win but has shown enough to suggest a success isn't far off; spoiled his chance by being slowly away at Ayr (7f, good) two weeks ago when first-time cheekpieces were applied; interesting if he can break on level terms.
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6

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:12 Ayr

Helter Skelter

9st 11lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

midfield

100/30

2nd

4

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ayr

Helter Skelter

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Rebecca Menzies

0-11 but has run really well in second the last twice at Carlisle (1m, soft) and Hamilton (1m, good to soft); beaten just a nose last time when wearing a first-time visor; every chance he'll go one better today.

15/8

2nd

6

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Helter Skelter

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Rebecca Menzies

Expensive to follow for this yard but he's well capable off this sort of mark and he was a good second at Carlisle 26 days ago (Arkenstaar third); new visor replaces cheekpieces this time.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 51-311

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been at Hamilton, including last two starts; produced his best performance latest (8.5f, soft); leading player provided he's as effective back at Carlisle (third attempt).
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10th

4

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Arkenstaar

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was gaining his first win away from Hamilton when landing a C&D handicap last October off a 2lb lower mark; promising return to action at his beloved Hamilton 19 days ago; that should have blown away any cobwebs and he rates a strong contender for a yard who could be hitting top gear judged on recent results.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

15:53 Hamilton

Arkenstaar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

One of his seven wins here came in this race two seasons ago; had the benefit of a run that year and record after this sort of break isn't overly encouraging; however, his course record is too good to ignore, he's on a competitive mark and goes on all ground.

7/2

1

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Arkenstaar

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Prevailed by a neck at Pontefract (1m, soft) last week, making it three wins from his last four starts and recording first success away from Hamilton; only 3lb higher even with another penalty; respected in current form.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-0949 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since July 2022 and has changed stables twice since; encouraging fourth here (1m, good to firm) last month but never on terms at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) nine days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark and not out of this.
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2nd

5

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Gained his second C&D success when winning off a 2lb higher mark in February but he's been down the field in four starts since, including when missing the break at Lingfield 27 days ago; return to form is needed.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Fools Rush In

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Well short of his best on his last three starts but he won off this mark at Southwell in early February (7f); capable on a good day but this isn't sure to be run to suit.

14/1

Form: 510-93 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Creditable third at Ayr (1m, good) two weeks ago (has won twice there); looks to be running into form and should run well.
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1st

3

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Alpine Sierra

9st 7lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good) on May 3 and again had plenty in hand when following up at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last week, when switched to front-running tactics; this thriving 8yo has strong claims under 4lb penalty.

6/5

1st

5

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Alpine Sierra

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

2.25l behind Spirit Catcher here last month (1m1f, good) and he is 2lb worse off with that rival today; did win well at Hamilton (1m3f, good) 18 days ago, however, and likely to be in the thick of it again.

9/4

1st

8

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Alpine Sierra

8st 6lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Runner-up three consecutive times on Tapeta in March (1m-1m2f) and returned to turf with pretty good third at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) on Wednesday; should be fine over this longer trip; probably won't be far away.

15/8

14/1

Form: 0-3784 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
His two wins have been on soft/heavy; good third on reappearance at Pontefract (1m2f, heavy) in April; below par since, others are more appealing.
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10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Bushfire

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Gemma Tutty

Win and a close second to his name from four runs over C&D and returns to Tapeta on a career-low mark following a patchy turf campaign; can pull hard and will need some luck from a wide stall in first-time cheekpieces but he's potentially well treated.

7/1

4th

6

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Bushfire

10st 12lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

towards rear, good headway on inner 4f out, switched right 3f out, disputing second over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

100/30

Form: 3234-1 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Returned from a 224-day layoff to get up on the line here (7f, good to soft; off 2lb lower) last month; recorded three wins on the bounce at Ayr last year and no surprise were he to go in again; yet to run over 1m on turf but should stay the trip; withdrawn when ground was considered unsuitable (good) last time.
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7th

13

(8)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Jkr Cobbler

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual C&D winner who hasn't been running badly this year without getting the breaks; on a handy mark again and holds each-way claims into a stronger race.

11/1

5th

9

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Jkr Cobbler

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Running fairly well this year and the handicapper's helped his cause; can sometimes miss the break but if giving himself a chance he might not be far away.

10/1

16/1

Form: 4-5906

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His only win came at Southwell AW in March 2023; left Marcus Tregoning for 12,000gns last October; hasn't kicked on for current yard this year; best left alone at present.
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6th

12

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times on turf (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; recent efforts respectable and he was a course scorer for his previous yard.

10/1

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; creditable fourth in last two outings and again has frame possibilities.

9/2

4th

12

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Dumfries

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has earned his keep in low-level handicaps this season, winning over C&D and twice over 7.4f at Beverley (all on good to firm); also suited by soft ground but might find this race too competitive.

14/1

33/1

Form: /317-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Southwell AW in March 2023; left James Horton for 6,000gns last September; poor effort when last of six (40-1) on turf/stable debut at Redcar (1m2f, soft) last month following 13-month absence; has plenty to prove.
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5

(1)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David Thompson

Dual course winner who can miss the break and/or pull hard; does most racing now over further and didn't offer much on her comeback here last month without the usual hood (back on today).

25/1

13th

13

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Too Much

8st 11lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: David Thompson

Scored off this mark over C&D last March but she didn't hit the same level in seven subsequent runs last year; has a bit to prove after eight months off and regular hood is missing on this step back up in grade.

20/1

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:05 Hamilton

Too Much

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: David Thompson

All her three victories have come on the AW but she wasn't disgraced when third of eight in 1m Redcar handicap last month; effective at this much shorter trip so can't be discounted.

16/1

Non-runners

Arranmore

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Payout
Exacta £52.10
Straight Forecast £53.40
Tricast £285.96
Trifecta £337.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jkr Cobbler

The Guardian:

Arkenstaar

RP RATINGS:

Fools Rush In

The Times:

Helter Skelter

The Sun:

Bushfire

POSTDATA:

Alpine Sierra

Daily Mirror:

Golden Melody

TOPSPEED:

Arranmore

Daily Mail:

Arkenstaar

The Star:

Arkenstaar

THE NORTH:

Jkr Cobbler

Telegraph:

Jkr Cobbler

Daily Record:

Jkr Cobbler

D Express:

Fools Rush In