June 30 / 14.00 Cartmel

14.00

Good

Beep Doctors Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4145.58
  • 2m 6f 31y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Beep Doctors Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 984-21 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Had a wind operation in April and fared much better again since in two C&D starts, runner-up on first occasion (good) and winning at 8-15 from Boomslang on latest (soft); back up 4lb but plenty of his old form was better still.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

24th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:25 Cartmel

City Derby

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

midfield, headway after 8th, went second 3 out, ridden after last, led run-in, kept on well final 110yds

5/1

1st

7

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

15:20 Cartmel

City Derby

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

took keen hold, midfield, good headway before 2 out, ridden to lead last, kept on well run-in

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: P4544-

Last run: 288 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; her last three wins were in 2022; none too consistent last year but the best of those efforts were not far off her peak, including at Navan in September when last seen; has joined a yard (runs four) that's well known for its successes at this track.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:25 Cartmel

Wheres Bunny

11st 1lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Ex-Irish; her last three wins were in 2022 but she went close over hurdles here (2m6f, good; Tupelo Mississippi fourth) on recent stable debut; that was a big run after 288 days off and she's respected back over fences; tongue-tie removed.

15/2

2nd

10

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Wheres Bunny

11st 3lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Ex-Irish; her last three wins were in 2022; none too consistent last year but the best of those efforts were not far off her peak, including at Navan in September when last seen; has joined a yard (runs four) that's well known for its successes at this track.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 0273-1

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
0-6 in points and 0-7 over hurdles before he got off the mark in a Tipperary handicap (3m, good to yielding) in May last time; cheekpieces get the call-up but he's made serious advances on last two outings and would be set for a bold show granted further improvement.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 213y

18:30 Roscommon

Solly Attwell

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Off the mark in 3m Tipperary handicap (good to yielding) in and good third at Cartmel following month when cheekpieces fitted; brought down early at Galway on Sunday.

14/1

19

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Solly Attwell

10st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Got off the mark at Tipperary (3m) on penultimate start and ran well off 11lb higher at Cartmel when 1.25l third to City Derby; step back up in trip will suit and can't be dismissed.

14/1

3rd

7

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Solly Attwell

11st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

0-6 in points and 0-7 over hurdles before he got off the mark in a Tipperary handicap (3m, good to yielding) in May last time; cheekpieces get the call-up but he's made serious advances on last two outings and would be set for a bold show granted further improvement.

6/1

Form: 51P-45 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won on soft at Kelso in January but there was only one echo of that in his three starts since; tongue-tie (last applied five starts ago) returns and blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces; most notably he is back from chasing to hurdling for first time since March 2021.
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Verdict Starting price

4

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Tupelo Mississippi

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

Kelso and Cartmel 2m5f-2m6f chase wins have been gained from two of his three lowest ever marks; work to do back up 5lb and there's pace rivalry if a repeat of last time's all-the-way tactics is planned.

7/2

1st

6

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:25 Cartmel

Tupelo Mississippi

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

9yo who is not easy to predict but he won over fences at Kelso (2m5f, soft) in January and was a close fourth of 13 over hurdles here (2m6f, good) three weeks ago; only 2lb higher than for that last win and has possibilities back in this sphere.

10/1

4th

2

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Tupelo Mississippi

11st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Brian Ellison

Won on soft at Kelso in January but there was only one echo of that in his three starts since; tongue-tie (last applied five starts ago) returns and blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces; most notably he is back from chasing to hurdling for first time since March 2021.

16/1

Form: 750-11

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Back to form to win at Kelso (2m5f, good) in May and better than ever to follow up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) this month; raised another 9lb but has won over as far as 3m and took those last two starts in good style.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 3

14:05 Market Rasen

Faithfulflyer

11st 2lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

In career-best form this spring, winning at Kelso (2m5f, good) and Uttoxeter (2m4f, good); short of room in closing stages when close fifth at Cartmel (2m6f, good) on latest outing and may yet have a bigger run in him.

8/1

5th

5

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Faithfulflyer

11st 11lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Back to form to win at Kelso (2m5f, good) in May and better than ever to follow up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) this month; raised another 9lb but has won over as far as 3m and took those last two starts in good style.

9/2

1st

8

6th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:43 Uttoxeter

Faithfulflyer

11st 9lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Back to form to win at Kelso last time (2m5f, good), scoring in good style from a previous dual winner with a subsequent winner back in third; chance off 7lb higher.

5/2

Form: 4F-747

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won five handicaps two seasons back and has run creditably on occasions since, in a rather inconsistent record; continues down the weights but 2024 record does not make her the percentage call.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

21st Jul 2024

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Lone Star

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won five handicaps from 2m4f-2m7f two seasons ago (good/good to soft); hasn't won since but is on a good mark now and it was a fair run last time at Cartmel (2m6f, good); might find this trip on sharp side, though.

14/1

6th

12

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Lone Star

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won five handicaps two seasons back and has run creditably on occasions since, in a rather inconsistent record; continues down the weights but 2024 record does not make her the percentage call.

16/1

7th

5

14th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Lone Star

11st 12lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Raised highest mark defied another twice more in 2023, both times over 2m4f at Musselburgh (good to soft); consistency an issue since, albeit over less suitable trips the last twice; revival not implausible.

14/1

Form: 6255-3 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Last won at this track but that was over 2m1f and in June 2022; he's not sparked that often in the last two seasons but was close up over C&D on latest outing, so some return may be possible; trainer runs four.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:50 Cartmel

Vocal Duke

10st 13lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

prominent behind clear leaders, headway after 4th, pressed leaders run-in, no extra inside final 110yds

16/1

6th

10

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

16:00 Cartmel

Vocal Duke

10st 12lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

His last win was over two years ago but that was off 6lb higher over C&D; returned from a break with a close third here (2m6f, soft) in May and he ran to a similar level on his return visit three weeks ago; new headgear is now tried on this drop back in trip and he's not ruled.

25/1

Form: 0700-4

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Smart chaser for Willie Mullins; nothing like as good on recent starts but way down the weights, latest outing was his best for new yard and the 2m1f here that day was probably inadequate for him; first race away from fences since 2021 but he needs a second look.
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4th

1

24th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 4

16:00 Cartmel

Ciel De Neige

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

prominent, outpaced run-in, kept on final 110yds

7/1

8th

1

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 4

15:25 Cartmel

Ciel De Neige

12st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Smart chaser for Willie Mullins; nothing like as good on recent starts but he's dropped a long way in the weights and wasn't beaten far over hurdles here (2m6f, good) three weeks ago; conditions should be fine on this return to chasing and he's not ruled out.

8/1

8th

4

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Ciel De Neige

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Smart chaser for Willie Mullins; nothing like as good on recent starts but way down the weights, latest outing was his best for new yard and the 2m1f here that day was probably inadequate for him; first race away from fences since 2021 but he needs a second look.

8/1

Form: U0457-

Last run: 117 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Well bred but had just six races for Tom Cooper in Ireland and failed to make a serious impact; wore cheekpieces on latest start (March) and now has a hood for today's handicap/stable debut.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Balally Park

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Well bred but had just six races for Tom Cooper in Ireland and failed to make a serious impact; wore cheekpieces on latest start (March) and now has a hood for today's handicap/stable debut.

14/1

7th

1

5th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 140y

16:40 Thurles

Balally Park

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

Was running a decent race when unseating at Listowel and best effort so far when fourth at Wexford (2m4f, heavy); below that level at Limerick over Christmas and cheekpieces now reached for.

7/2

5th

1

29th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Limerick

Balally Park

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Thomas Cooper

Was running a decent race when unseating at Listowel and best effort so far when fourth at Wexford (2m4f, heavy, runner-up runs in previous contest); jumping was still untidy there.

5/1

12/1

Form: 1126-5 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Won three on the trot last July-October, two here, but all were over longer trips and on good to soft/soft; creditable fifth of 12 here (3m1f, good) five weeks ago, after a break, but that suggests he is vulnerable; yard runs four.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

24th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:25 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Moffatt

midfield, headway after 9th, went fourth after 3 out, weakened run-in

7/1

10th

1

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Our Sam

12st 0lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Won three on the trot last July-October, two here, but all were over longer trips and on good to soft/soft; creditable fifth of 12 here (3m1f, good) five weeks ago, after a break, but that suggests he is vulnerable; yard runs four.

12/1

5th

9

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

14:55 Cartmel

Our Sam

10st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Moffatt

Won three on the trot last season, two of them over C&D on good to soft/soft; not at his best when last seen out (February), but stable has an excellent record here; better expected.

10/1

Form: 3731-0

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run when scoring over 2m4f in the mud at Cork in March; well beaten in a better race at Punchestown in April latest; has the form to figure prominently off this mark, albeit over fences and in 2022.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Clonbury Bridge

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: J P Dempsey

No match for Son Of Hypnos here last Monday in a race he won three years earlier; that was a solid run though and he's another who won't mind any rain.

10/1

2nd

13

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Clonbury Bridge

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: J P Dempsey

Three-time hurdle winner including this race in 2021; won over 2m4f at Cork in March; well beaten at Punchestown next time and only a fair run at Cartmel since; needs best.

25/1

11th

6

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Clonbury Bridge

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Ended a losing run when scoring over 2m4f in the mud at Cork in March; well beaten in a better race at Punchestown in April latest; has the form to figure prominently off this mark, albeit over fences and in 2022.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8/P-83 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Four hurdles wins on good in 2022 for Fergal O'Brien; back for new yard in April after 418 days off and latest start was a step back in the right direction; unraced beyond 2m5f but 7lb below his last winning mark.
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9th

6

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

17:35 Perth

Accidental Rebel

11st 5lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Leonard Kerr

towards rear

50/1

7th

2

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 4

16:15 Perth

Accidental Rebel

11st 7lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: Leonard Kerr

in touch with leaders

50/1

12th

3

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Accidental Rebel

11st 12lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Leonard Kerr

Four hurdles wins on good in 2022 for Fergal O'Brien; back for new yard in April after 418 days off and latest start was a step back in the right direction; unraced beyond 2m5f but 7lb below his last winning mark.

25/1

Form: 37P7-9 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
3-11 at Cartmel but all three of those wins were in the summer of 2021 and he's mostly been off the boil over the last two years; last month's run (here) was his first for 237 days and perhaps he needed it; yard runs four.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:00 Cartmel

Alqamar

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: James Moffatt

3-11 at Cartmel but all three of those wins were in the summer of 2021 and he's mostly been off the boil over the last two years; last month's run (here) was his first for 237 days and perhaps he needed it; yard runs four.

33/1

9th

13

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

14:55 Cartmel

Alqamar

10st 2lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Won three times on good ground over 2m1f in 2021; not won since, although was a fair third over 2m6f here last July (good to soft); bit to prove.

25/1

Non-runners

Boomslang

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £72.30
Straight Forecast £50.19
Tricast £291.27
Trifecta £580.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Solly Attwell

POSTDATA:

Faithfulflyer

RP RATINGS:

City Derby

TOPSPEED:

Our Sam

Daily Mail:

Ciel De Neige

The Times:

Solly Attwell

The Star:

Solly Attwell

Daily Record:

Solly Attwell

Telegraph:

Faithfulflyer

Daily Mirror:

Faithfulflyer

The Sun:

Faithfulflyer

D Express:

City Derby