June 26 / 15.05 Carlisle

15.05

Good To Firm

Stablemate By AGMA Cumberland Plate Handicap

  • Prize money: £15702
  • 1m 3f 39y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Stablemate By AGMA Cumberland Plate Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 923-32

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Second or third in the last four of his five races, best form when front-running second of six at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) last time in his second handicap; easily worst result was on debut on his sole outing on good to firm; major player judged on the latest effort.
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5th

3

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:10 Hamilton

Sea The Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Came good at sixth attempt, dominating the always-competitive Cumberland Plate from the front at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) last month; takes on higher-calibre opposition here and has work to do at the weights but could have significant further improvement to come.

8/1

1st

11

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

15:05 Carlisle

Sea The Thunder

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

made all, pushed along up the centre over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, wandered around inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, unchallenged

3/1

2nd

3

(3)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

16:03 Leicester

Sea The Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Best 2yo form when going close on soft at Salisbury (1m); looked likely to raise his game upped to 1m2f at Newmarket but he just plugged on into third in October and again on reappearance/handicap debut there (good) last month; step up in trip is due but drying ground is a query.

3/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 342241 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Very solid sequence over about 1m2f/1m3f on AW and turf this year, culminating in his win at Beverley 18 days ago; add in a 2-2 record at Carlisle and he has to be on the shortlist, despite going up another 4lb.
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3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Ludos Landing

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won for blinkers first being fitted and did so again for them going back on over C&D two months ago; lacked consistency in recent times and there's not much wiggle room off this mark but he's capable if on a going day.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 05-700

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Showed his good side to score at Ayr last September and has a 4lb lower mark today, but he was inconsistent last term and has been beaten about 20l in all three starts this season.
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8th

8

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:01 Newbury

Thundering

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Two wins from 24 starts; heavy defeats in four of seven races this term but also now placed in three of his last four; more to prove on soft or heavy.

8/1

2nd

5

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Thundering

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

held up in rear, smooth headway on outer over 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

7/1

Form: 15-222

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive; has made a solid start to his 2024 campaign with three seconds, on last occasion short of room for a long way at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) but repeatedly hanging right did not help his cause; has run respectably on sole attempts at 1m3f and 1m4f; cheekpieces are enlisted.
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4th

1

(9)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ayr

Born Ruler

10st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Hasn't really threatened on his three runs this year but has been in fair form and he won by 4l over C&D (good) last July on his last visit to Ayr; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; could go well.

5/1

4

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

14:25 York

Born Ruler

10st 6lb

J: Miss Gina Andrews

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Consistent last year; hasn't threatened on either outing this season but he kept on for a fair fourth in a warm race at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) last time and may benefit from this step back up in trip; unraced on slow ground; cheekpieces go back on, which he wore for his last win; chance.

4/1

9/1

Form: 56-813 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won at Carlisle (1m3f) and York (1m4f; readily) last summer and he returned to winning ways when delivering a late challenge at Catterick (1m6f, good to firm) this month; good third of 18 from off the pace in amateurs event at York (1m4f) one week later; failed to shine in this race last year but soft ground was probably against him; firmly in the picture.
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10th

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Gibside

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from rear secured the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) last May off 3lb higher and he also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his four efforts this season a long way behind him, however.

20/1

6th

10

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Gibside

8st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from the rear secured the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) last May off 1lb higher than today and he also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his three efforts this season a long way behind him, latest when not faring nearly so well with the draw back in Chester Plate, and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

14th

12

(16)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Gibside

9st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from the rear secured this prize last year (good ground) off 1lb lower than today, but also from stall 4 compared to today's stall 16; also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his two efforts this season (1m4f, good) a long way behind him but this may be a much more favourable scenario if the draw does not scupper him.

12/1

Form: 4562/8

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All three wins for Ivan Furtado came over 1m4f at Wolverhampton late in 2021 but he had some comparable turf form in 2022; never involved but more than hinted at retaining ability for new yard at Wetherby (1m2f; 40-1) this month, having missed 2023; market can guide again.
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1

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Emperor

10st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won a Newcastle handicap over a similar trip last December off the same mark; best effort this year when second of five back at Newcastle three weeks ago; suspicion the 3yos will have his measure this time.

10/1

1

(4)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Emperor

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D in December but he's returned from a layoff with two low-key runs this summer; only 1lb higher than for that last success but tailed off at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last month and needs a major revival.

20/1

10th

4

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

16:52 Southwell (AW)

Desert Emperor

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned from layoff with low-key turf run three weeks ago but won over about 1m4f on Tapeta at Newcastle in December and has obvious claims here if back at that level.

14/1

4/1

Form: 50-364 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer last summer for Tony Carroll, the last leg when upped to 11.4f at Windsor; running well in defeat over 1m2f for new yard this season, meeting trouble in running on the heels of Born Ruler at Sandown on latest; each-way chance.
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1st

7

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Gallant Lion

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

1m2f win here (good to firm) kicked off a four-timer in 2023 for Tony Carroll but he took a while to rediscover his level before scoring at Chepstow (1m4f, good; first-time blinkers) for this yard one year ago; raced mainly over further without success since and latest start over 1m can be written off; handy mark and he's not discounted on just his second visit to Brighton.

9/1

11th

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Beaten 11l when fifth in a maiden hurdle at Hereford three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for his win at Chepstow (1m4f, good) last May but will likely find this trip on the sharp side on his switch back to the Flat (all wins over 1m2f or further).

14/1

5th

4

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Gallant Lion

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Ian Williams

Some notable Flat form last year, in victory and defeat; two runs over hurdles last February were underwhelming but raw ability is respected.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 118253

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; unraced on firmer than good; four AW wins this January-March and he's run well back on turf on last three outings; on the premises if the ground is okay.
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1st

4

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Asgards Captain

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well to win at York (good to firm) off just 1lb lower in August but only fourth of five in the Great Metropolitan at Epsom (also 1m4f, good, Topteam behind) 17 days ago; that was a shade underwhelming given he'd won the race in 2025 but was a little weak in the market so maybe better can be expected this time.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Asgards Captain

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Last year's winner (good) who ran well in two other appearances over C&D; did well to win at York (1m4f, good to firm) under John Egan in August and arrives here fit after three creditable efforts at Meydan; firm contender.

4/1

3rd

4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Asgards Captain

9st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Had a busy 12 months but right on the money when staying on best last time at York (1m4f) and this stiff finish will suit him well, as it has done before; only 3lb higher.

5/1

Form: 416664

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m2f, soft; acts on good to firm) early last month; rarely seen beyond 10.4f but shaped as if he got 1m4f when coming from well off the pace to take fourth in amateurs race at York 11 days ago, albeit below form; work to do with third-placed Gibside on that result.
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6th

15

(13)

30th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 3

16:15 Doncaster

Baryshnikov

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

slowly away, in rear

25/1

Form: 239-64 CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won here in 2021 and beaten a neck in this race last year on his second visit; well treated on several 2023 efforts but not so good on either of his Flat runs this year and his second at Kelso on latest outing was over hurdles; no win anywhere since July 2021; has tried cheekpieces and a visor, placed in most of them, and now it's blinkers.
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5th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

16:10 Carlisle

Ravenscraig Castle

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Tailed off over hurdles last time but ran well in that code in March; he's on a handy mark on last year's best Flat form; not ruled out.

14/1

9th

12

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Sole success in 17 runs over hurdles came at Perth last summer (2m, good); he's consistent but not progressive and was a well-held fifth in this last year off the very same mark.

20/1

4th

9

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:22 Musselburgh

Ravenscraig Castle

11st 1lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Iain Jardine

Sole win over hurdles, from 16 attempts, came at Perth (2m, good) last July; ran okay over C&D in January on his last two hurdle starts (good to soft) and is not ruled out each-way.

16/1

11th
12 (2)
Ayr Poet

33/1

Form: 35-327

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
9yo who's best known for his performances at Ayr (five wins) and Hamilton (three); runner-up here once last summer; 1lb above his last winning mark (from last September) and latest start is easy to forgive, because of 1m5f and a marked step up in class, but he's usually seen at up to 1m2f.
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9th

9

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Ayr Poet

9st 3lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Ayr Poet

8st 12lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared.

40/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Ayr Poet

9st 6lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jim Goldie

11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run.

16/1

50/1

Form: 12-250 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Returned to the Flat last spring/summer for three wins (one here) and two seconds; career-best form when close second off this mark at Musselburgh on reappearance this April, which has been followed however by two heavy defeats at Hamilton where he registered one of his wins last term; made most last time, whereas plenty of his success last year came when held up.
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5th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

17:22 Kelso

Simple Star

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Dianne Sayer

Not seen over hurdles since scoring at Perth (2m) last July but he comes here fit from the Flat and was also a good second on this card 12 months ago; considered.

5/1

6th

8

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Simple Star

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Dianne Sayer

Plentiful form at Musselburgh with three C&D wins, including last August for his only Flat win last year (4lb higher today); never dangerous when 50-1 for reappearance here two weeks ago but showed promise from out the back and could be a lot more potent this time.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.50
Straight Forecast £26.57
Tricast £548.78
Trifecta £676.50

Selections

The Times:

Sea The Thunder

SPOTLIGHT:

Gibside

RP RATINGS:

Gallant Lion

NEWMARKET:

Born Ruler

TOPSPEED:

Ravenscraig Castle

Telegraph:

Sea The Thunder

The Guardian:

Sea The Thunder

Daily Mail:

Sea The Thunder

The Star:

Sea The Thunder

Daily Record:

Sea The Thunder

D Express:

Gallant Lion

The Sun:

Born Ruler

POSTDATA:

Gibside

Daily Mirror:

Gibside