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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

Charlie Uberalles

10st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Dianne Sayer

Collected a good prize when dropped back to 2m5f here (good) in June and didn't run badly over hurdles (2m6f) on his latest outing; today's longer trip should also suit but confidence in him would be much higher on good ground.

5/1

7th

5

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

16:35 Cartmel

Charlie Uberalles

11st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Dianne Sayer

disputed lead early, in touch with leaders after 2nd

8/1

1st

10

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Charlie Uberalles

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Dianne Sayer

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.

3/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5th

2

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:48 Downpatrick

Bella Bliss

11st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Winless for almost a year but rarerly runs a bad race; comes here on the back of a very creditable fourth in a Galway handicap hurdle; should go well.

5/1

4th

21

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:25 Galway

Bella Bliss

11st 1lb

T: John C McConnell

First reserve; narrowly denied again last time and should remain a player from her lower hurdle mark.

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

5th

10

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Francky Du Berlais

11st 1lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

midfield on inner

12/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

24th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 180y

17:25 Killarney

Final Orders

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, lost position 5 out

12/1

7th

3

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Final Orders

11st 3lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler and chaser who ran reasonably well when fourth at Cartmel over fences in a competitive handicap on penultimate start; again ran respectably on the Flat at Killarney but has plenty to find with Easy Game and Janidil on these terms.

13/2

5th

4

(10)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Final Orders

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent

5/1

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).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

14th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:45 Perth

Glory And Honour

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Did well when returned to chasing for Sam England last season, winning a Cartmel (2m1f, soft) and Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft); not firing on all cylinders in recent weeks, though, and has stamina to prove on this first venture beyond about 2m5f.

7/1

5th

7

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Glory And Honour

10st 9lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Sam England

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).

14/1

6th

10

21st Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 3

15:55 Market Rasen

Glory And Honour

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Not entirely straightforward but has made good progress and been largely consistent over fences since joining Sam England last summer, with his wins gained at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) and Doncaster (2m4f, good to soft); behind Mylesfromwicklow when well-held third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month but still enters calculations.

10/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Irish Blaze

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

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.

10/1

4th

4

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 55y

14:20 Punchestown

Irish Blaze

11st 3lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

led, reduced lead after 5 out, headed 2 out, no extra and lost two places run-in

20/1

11th

5

12th May 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:30 Killarney

Irish Blaze

11st 2lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won twice for Gordon Elliott and had done well on his three Irish starts for Cian Collins, notably when beating subsequent Fairyhouse handicap winner Captains Nephew in a Down Royal novice event in January; struggled in the Red Rum at Aintree; stamina could be an issue, best form has been at around 2m.

12/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Ganapathi

10st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

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.

9/1

5th

7

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

15:07 Perth

Ganapathi

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

held up in rear, pushed along after 11th

16/1

7th

10

18th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 2

17:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Ganapathi

10st 8lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Largely disappointing for Mike Smith last season but was close third off much reduced mark at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) in February and it will be interesting to see what Sandy Thomson can do with him; visor removed.

14/1

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).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:15 Cartmel

Coqolino

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

led, hit 2 out, faced challenge after last, pressed winner when headed run-in, kept on

9/2

2

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

Coqolino

12st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Useful when on song for Gordon Elliott in Ireland but well beaten on both recent starts for Ben Haslam (3m1f/2m5f); needs to turn things around.

33/1

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.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Mackenberg

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

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.

14/1

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).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Arthurs Quay

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

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).

7/1

4th

1

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

Arthurs Quay

12st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Pulled up on return from a break on soft ground at Musselburgh last time; had previously won off 8lb lower over this C&D in July (good to soft) and off 2lb lower at Catterick in November (good to soft); interesting.

9/2

4th

1

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

Arthurs Quay

12st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

Pulled up on return from a break on soft ground at Musselburgh last time; had previously won off 8lb lower over this C&D in July (good to soft) and off 2lb lower at Catterick in November (good to soft); interesting.

9/2

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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