June 30 / 15.45 Cartmel

15.45

Good

Oakmere Homes Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £21124
  • 2m 5f 34y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Oakmere Homes Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: P3P6-2 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Ran his best race since finishing third in the Great Yorkshire Chase at Doncaster in January (3m, good) when runner-up over 3m1f here last time (good); effective at this shorter trip; a possible.
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3rd

4

25th Oct 2025

Good

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:55 Kelso

Charlie Uberalles

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

Not disgraced in the 3m1f event at Cartmel won by Olivers Travels but shaped as if he may need a drop back in trip; gained his two wins this term over 2m5f (at that venue).

14/1

4th

1

25th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

16:05 Cartmel

Charlie Uberalles

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

Never got going in Market Rasen's Summer Plate but returning here is a major positive, having previously gone back-to-back in 2m5f chases (made all on good to soft; good is fine); not handicapped out of contention by any means and probably stays this far.

8/1

4

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:12 Market Rasen

Charlie Uberalles

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

Goes particularly well at Cartmel where he won three weeks ago (2m5f, good to soft) despite looking on a toughish mark; similar concerns here raised another 5lb and wouldn't want the ground to turn proper soft.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 534-27 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won two chases last summer, the second a match at Kelso when finishing alone; several fair runs since , notably when second to useful sort in a Limerick mares' chase two runs ago (2m3f, good; first two clear); interesting jockey booking; could go well.
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6

13th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:55 Cork

Bella Bliss

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

In decent form over hurdles and fences this year and only 1lb higher than for latest gallant second in a 2m5f handicap chase at Roscommon; stays this far.

9/2

2

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Bella Bliss

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

In decent form over hurdles and fences this year; has been runner-up on her last three starts in this discipline including handicaps at Cartmel and Bangor; handles all ground but best on good.

9/2

2nd

6

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 3

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Bella Bliss

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Good second at Cartmel (2m5f, good) on latest chase start in June and placed in big-field handicap hurdles on next two outings; below form when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) for latest hurdling start but has a significant role to play if all goes to plan here.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4250-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Last win was in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen in July 2022 (2m5f, good; second win in the race); several good runs since, including second in a cross-country race at Cheltenham in December (3m5f, soft) and last time in a Perth handicap chase (2m4f, good to firm; cheekpieces tried); headgear retained; each-way chance.
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4

11th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

15:50 Chepstow

Francky Du Berlais

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Seemingly on the downgrade now but enjoyed the chance to dominate small field from the front at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago; contests a much deeper race here but recent 4lb rise ought to be manageable and he's evidently in good heart.

11/2

1st

2

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

17:10 Market Rasen

Francky Du Berlais

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

made all, went clear from 1st, reduced lead 3 out, kept on well, unchallenged

4/1

13th

9

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Francky Du Berlais

10st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

midfield

11/2

Form: 96-004 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 143

Form & Verdict
Has won five times over fences at up to 3m, the latest a 2m1f handicap off 3lb lower on yielding at the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown in February 2023; fair fourth in a Punchestown handicap chase this month (2m, good; cheekpieces); headgear left off today but he's a contender.
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7th

29

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Final Orders

10st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

10yo who's had 70 races (only one of today's rivals has managed even half that) and won 11; latest was the 3m5f cross-country at Cheltenham Festival, comfortably holding off Favori De Champdou for career-best form off the same mark as today; having taken so well to that discipline (he also won there in December) and produced his best performances away from soft ground, he has to be considered seriously.

25/1

1st

3

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

15:20 Cheltenham

Final Orders

10st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

High-mileage 10yo who took very well to this C&D (good) in December, winning quite comfortably by just over 4l; weakened into fifth in soft-ground C&D contest won by Favori De Champdou in January but ran well for a long way and ought to be better suited by the less testing conditions today; each-way claims at least.

7/1

5th

2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

13:50 Cheltenham

Final Orders

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

High-mileage 10yo who took very well to this C&D (good) last month, leading from the ninth fence and beating J'Arrive De L'Est quite comfortably by over 4l; went up 9lb for that, though, and may not be ideally suited by the slower ground today.

4/1

Form: 233-36 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Two novice handicap wins last season, over 2m1f here in August (soft) and at Doncaster in December (2m3f, good to soft); mixed form this year (fair sixth of 12 at Market Rasen last time).
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Glory And Honour

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won four chases, the latest off 1lb lower at Hexham last June (1m7f, good); good second following a break at Newcastle last time (2m4f, good); should go well again.

5/1

2nd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

14:42 Newcastle

Glory And Honour

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won off this mark at Hexham (2m, good; in added blinkers) last June; that was in a lower-grade contest (Class 4) and his productivity ebbed away thereafter (0-5; hurdles and fences); bit to prove off a 190-day absence; likely to draw benefit from this comeback run.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 130-04

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Ex-Gordon Elliott; front runner; three good runs in novice chases on first three starts for this year, including winning at Down Royal in January (2m, soft); best run since when fourth in a Punchestown handicap last time (2m4f, good); interesting.
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7

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Irish Blaze

10st 13lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Nicky Richards

Winning hurdler/chaser when trained in Ireland; beaten 29l and 34l on both hurdle starts for current yard; best watched.

16/1

8th

2

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

15:37 Musselburgh

Irish Blaze

11st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Useful at his peak in Ireland but soundly beaten on debut for this stable at Haydock just before Christmas; quickly dropped 6lb but needs a big leap forward.

12/1

5

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:30 Tramore

Irish Blaze

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

prominent

16/1

Form: 330-75

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but two fair runs for this yard, last time finishing 4l fifth of nine at Perth (2m4f, good to firm; Francky Du Berlais third); more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:32 Perth

Ganapathi

11st 12lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sandy Thomson

Runner-up three times in a row in February-April, including in a quite valuable series final at Carlisle (2m4f, good) and when losing out only narrowly to Half Shot at Kelso (2m7f, good); subsequent 22l defeat over C&D came in a stronger race than this; one to consider.

9/1

6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Ganapathi

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

After dropping down the weights he's run really well to finish second on his last three starts (2m4f/2m7f, good/good to soft); edging back up the handicap but every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.

6/1

6th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:17 Perth

Ganapathi

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear

6/1

Form: P454-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Ex-Gordon Elliott; formerly quite useful over hurdles but yet to win in ten tries over fences; bit to prove after a disappointing run over 3m1f here on stable debut last month (good to soft; didn't jump well).
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

19:40 Cartmel

Coqolino

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Kept on well to score here (2m1f, good) on Saturday, getting off the mark over fences at the 20th attempt; has 7lb penalty to shoulder today but the longer trip and likely slower ground will both be in his favour.

9/4

1st

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

19:40 Cartmel

Coqolino

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Kept on well to score here (2m1f, good) on Saturday, getting off the mark over fences at the 20th attempt; has 7lb penalty to shoulder today but the longer trip and likely slower ground will both be in his favour.

9/4

4

24th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

18:08 Cartmel

Coqolino

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

0-19 over fences; went close here (2m5f, heavy) last summer and is now 5lb below that mark but his recent efforts have been disappointing and he might find 2m1f on good ground an inadequate stamina test.

5/1

Form: 627UP- D

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Good second at Wetherby in October (2m3f, good) and unlucky not to follow up at Hereford two runs back (2m, good to soft; clear after last when unseated rider after saddle slipped); can jump left so this track should suit; a possible unless the going turns soft.
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1

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Mackenberg

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Multiple winner at up to 2m5f but none since 2022 and the last year or so hasn't gone well; this belated step up to 3m (having run over 2m last time) is perhaps more in hope than expectation.

20/1

1

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Mackenberg

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Multiple winner at up to 2m5f but none since 2022 and the last year or so hasn't gone well; this belated step up to 3m (having run over 2m last time) is perhaps more in hope than expectation.

20/1

Form: 411P-4 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Five chase wins including over C&D last July (good to soft); also successful at Catterick in November (2m3f, good to soft); should improve for his latest run (returning from a break).
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4th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:11 Cartmel

Arthurs Quay

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Getting long in the tooth now and was well beaten on latest outing in March but has a C&D win on his CV and is well handicapped on form as recent as the autumn; cannot be ruled out.

13/2

6th

3

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

14:37 Wetherby

Arthurs Quay

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

12yo whose form has been up and down since he won at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last February but he's dropped down the weights and performed respectably at Ayr (2m, heavy) in December when last seen; he could benefit from today's step back up in trip and he's in with a chance.

15/2

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Arthurs Quay

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Veteran; winner over C&D in February off this mark (good to soft) but hasn't been in quite the same form since; withdrawn on account of fast ground last time; further rain will suit.

5/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £15.82
Tricast £62.00
Trifecta £70.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Francky Du Berlais

The Star:

Bella Bliss

The Times:

Charlie Uberalles

SPOTLIGHT:

Final Orders

Telegraph:

Arthur's Quay

Daily Record:

Bella Bliss

D Express:

Final Orders

Daily Mirror:

Arthur's Quay

TOPSPEED:

Francky Du Berlais

POSTDATA:

Francky Du Berlais