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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16

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Charlie Uberalles

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

Won a competitive handicap at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and that form was subsequently franked by the neck runner-up Docpickedme; however, he's 7lb higher this afternoon from out of the handicap and he was pulled up at Kempton (3m, good to soft) last time.

14/1

16

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 210y

Class 1

14:30 Aintree

Charlie Uberalles

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

Won a competitive handicap at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in December and that form was subsequently franked by the neck runner-up Docpickedme; however, he's 7lb higher this afternoon from out of the handicap and he was pulled up at Kempton (3m, good to soft) last time.

14/1

12

22nd Feb 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Kempton

Charlie Uberalles

10st 7lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

disputed lead early, prominent 2nd

14/1

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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25

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Final Orders

10st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Five-time chase winner; looked regressive last year and low-key efforts this term until much more encouraging run early last month when clear third in good-class 2m6f Leopardstown handicap; continued return to form and proved his stamina when second to Dunboyne in the Ulster National.

50/1

25

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 5f 37y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Final Orders

10st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

Five-time chase winner; looked regressive last year and low-key efforts this term until much more encouraging run early last month when clear third in good-class 2m6f Leopardstown handicap; continued return to form and proved his stamina when second to Dunboyne in the Ulster National.

50/1

2nd

2

30th Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 120y

16:05 Downpatrick

Final Orders

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Looked regressive last year and low-key efforts this term until much more encouraging run early this month when clear third in good-class 2m6f Leopardstown handicap (yielding); unproven over this extended trip.

8/1

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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4th

2

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

15:02 Pontefract

Glory And Honour

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders, edged left and weakened under 2f out

9/4

4th

2

(6)

8th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

15:02 Pontefract

Glory And Honour

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Mixed form over fences this year but was a good second in that sphere two starts ago (2m, good); won over C&D (soft) last October on penultimate Flat run and he's capable of having a big say if he's on a going day.

9/4

6th

2

23rd Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

14:45 Carlisle

Glory And Honour

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

in touch with leaders on inner

11/2

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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5

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:30 Tramore

Irish Blaze

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

prominent

16/1

5

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 180y

12:30 Tramore

Irish Blaze

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

prominent, midfield halfway, weakened quickly before 3 out, pulled up 2 out

16/1

10

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Irish Blaze

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Fared well over fences last season, winning twice and running well in defeat several times; 13lb lower over hurdles and unexposed in this sphere; might need it after six months off.

20/1

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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2nd

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Ganapathi

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Not as good as he was but has produced solid back-to-back efforts the last twice over 2m7f and 2m4f; good chance of being involved.

5/1

2nd

7

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:15 Kelso

Ganapathi

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

Not as good as he was but has produced solid back-to-back efforts the last twice over 2m7f and 2m4f; good chance of being involved.

5/1

2nd

5

23rd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

15:55 Carlisle

Ganapathi

10st 12lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

9yo who is nothing like the force of old and is without a win since June 2022, but he seems to have found his current level judged on his near-miss at Musselburgh (2m7f, good to soft) last month; the first/third have both won since and this drop back in trip may be a plus; could be in the mix provided the absence of his usual tongue-tie isn't an issue.

13/2

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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4th

4

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Uttoxeter

Coqolino

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Runner-up off this mark twice in a row last August/October but this 10yo hasn't been in the same form on either run this year; now 0-17 over fences.

10/1

5th

2

13th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

14:50 Newcastle

Coqolino

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

0-16 over fences; close second off 1lb lower on consecutive outings last August/October but not quite so good on either start since and he was left 12l behind by Rattling Road when sixth over C&D last time.

8/1

6th

1

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

13:35 Newcastle

Coqolino

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

towards rear

6/1

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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5th

1

8th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 3

14:05 Hereford

Mackenberg

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Unlucky not to win this last year but only run of note since was a 10l third at Doncaster in November; now gives cheekpieces a go but has become extremely difficult to predict.

13/2

3

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:30 Wetherby

Mackenberg

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

never better than midfield, weakened before 4 out, pulled up 3 out

10/1

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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1st

7

22nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

Arthurs Quay

10st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

raced in fourth and in touch with leaders, went third before 4 out, pushed along and went second before 2 out, ridden and led last, kept on

15/2

6th

8

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:30 Wetherby

Arthurs Quay

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ben Haslam

midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, pecked on landing 11th, weakened before 4 out

25/1

6th

8

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 3

13:30 Wetherby

Arthurs Quay

10st 12lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Ben Haslam

midfield, pecked on landing 2nd, pecked on landing 11th, weakened before 4 out

25/1

+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