July 06 / 20.20 Carlisle

20.20

Good To Firm

Bee Unique ‘Embrace Differences’ Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Bee Unique ‘Embrace Differences’ Handicap (Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 22-137

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Can lead, as when holding on to win on reappearance at Beverley (extended 7f, soft) in April; has more to prove on subsequent runs at 1m/1m1f and although wind surgery since a heavy defeat in June may have helped he still has to show a stiff test at this trip is what's wanted.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Won twice this year, over 7.5f at Beverley (soft) and 1m at Carlisle (good); heavy defeats the last twice but he has his sights lowered here with cheekpieces added.

5/1

6th

4

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

raced wide, prominent, cajoled along 4f out, lost ground quickly 2f out, soon weakened and lost touch

10/1

9th

11

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Classy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Two front-running wins this year (7.4f/1m, soft/good) and close third here (8.3f, good to soft) two starts ago; not quite at his best at Redcar most recently but he lost a shoe and remains of interest.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -30401 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Up and down since fitted with cheekpieces on last four starts but he ran his best race of the year on his course debut, off a career-low mark, when winning over C&D (good to firm; has won on good to soft) last week; back up 5lb but good contender for yard that's won the last two runnings.
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3rd

8

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Barley

9st 5lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Just three wins from his 47 starts, the latest back in June 2024; however, he was short-headed off this career-low mark at Hamilton (8.3f, good to firm) last Wednesday and could be in the mix once more; versatile ground-wise.

9/2

2nd

4

(3)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:05 Hamilton

Barley

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Not a prolific winner but he is operating off a reduced mark and there were more encouraging signs dropped to a Class 5 at Thirsk 11 days ago; another 3lb lower today and minor money could be on the cards.

5/1

6th

8

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Barley

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Not badly treated on his best form at about 1m but his losing run goes back nearly two years and he's dropped right out in both runs this year.

25/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 80-060 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Excellent start to 2023, winning his first two starts, at 7f (soft) and 1m (good), but that didn't happen this time and connections resorted unsuccessfully to blinkers 22 days ago; has much to prove in refitted cheekpieces.
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7th

6

(8)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Campaigned only over 7f-1m; justified favouritism at Newcastle (AW) on seasonal debut, registering a first win since joining current yard; back up 5lb but remains well treated on peak form and he's 2-3 at Pontefract; should remain competitive, provided he stays the new trip.

5/1

1st

1

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Way down the weights now but hasn't won since October 2024 (C&D) and had a quiet end to last season.

14/1

9/4

Form: -63901 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has paid his way in better races than this and had the Bell over C&D (good to firm; has won on good to soft) sewn up from some way out ten days ago; still well treated despite going back up 6lb and has twice won back-to-back races in the past; good chance.
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2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

2

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orbaan

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who dipped into a seller for his latest win, at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) in July; current handicap mark is workable but his AW strike-rate is 0-13 and he needs to rebound from two down-the-field runs.

16/1

6

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Orbaan

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David O’Meara

Veteran who won a Beverley seller in July; some fair handicap runs since but others may have his measure back on AW (0-12 in this sphere).

12/1

14/1

Form: 806-77 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole British win at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) in late 2022; seen little action since and below best in two starts this year but headgear refitted for the first time in 2024 and has become well treated again.
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8th

6

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 20y

Class 4

14:42 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: R Mike Smith

Hit form with vengeance through the second half of 2025, winning four of his last five (all here, 1m-1m2f); the bulk of those were on soft to heavy, and he has risen a combined total of 23lb in the handicap; merits respect, but is returning from a 223-day absence; rain would help.

13/2

3

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: R Mike Smith

Made it three course wins from his last four starts when scoring over C&D (soft) nine days ago; came clear with an in-form runner-up last time and this rejuvenated 7yo may well take a 4lb penalty in his stride.

5/2

5

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Ayr

Cisco Disco

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: R Mike Smith

Suited by plenty of give in the ground and comes here in good form having won two of his last three races, both here, first over 1m2f on good, latest over 1m on soft (won by 4.25l); up 8lb but looks the one to beat.

9/4

14/1

Form: 7-0208 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five of six wins have come on this course, the latest two over C&D in 2022 (soft and good to firm), but he didn't shine in refitted blinkers in the Bell back here latest and others higher up the list.
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10th

11

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:10 Carlisle

Detective

8st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Dianne Sayer

Veteran who has loads of Carlisle form, including six wins; however, has become inconsistent with age and isn't guaranteed to give his running.

20/1

9th

11

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Detective

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Dianne Sayer

10yo who has an up-and-down profile last year and this is his first run since September; however, he was a good third over C&D (good) on his reappearance last April and won here (1m1f, good) in July; not ruled out each-way.

25/1

7th
5 (8)
Lahab

7/1

Form: 270537

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In fair form and he ran better than the bare result when seventh of 17 to Orbaan in the Bell over C&D last week, slowly away and left with ground to make up; on same mark today but may still have some potential at 1m on turf.
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8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, pulled up over 3f out

9/2

8

(4)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lahab

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Wigham

reared start and lost many lengths start, always behind

9/2

Form: 1-3703

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won 7f AW maiden as 2yo but handicap mark has looked on the high side and it's not guaranteed she'll improve on her recent third of five at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) for this more demanding test.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Secret World

9st 6lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Gerard O’Leary

Pulled up after a very slow start at Leopardstown last month but was only beaten roughly 2l on her yard debut/seasonal return at Navan in April and was well backed that day; not ruled out.

7/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Secret World

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

2

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Secret World

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

AW winner yet to score on turf but has gone close on multiple occasions; carried head high when beaten 1.75l by Hurricane Helen latest on stable debut at Navan (1m2f, good) after 171 days off; up 4lb for that but should strip fitter and could turn that form around with cheekpieces applied; claims.

4/1

Non-runners

Carnival Zain, Helter Skelter

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £44.40
Straight Forecast £40.35
Tricast £222.60
Trifecta £306.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Orbaan

Daily Mirror:

Barley

The Times:

Secret World

Telegraph:

Detective

The Guardian:

Secret World

The Star:

Barley

Daily Record:

Barley

D Express:

Detective

RP RATINGS:

Orbaan

TOPSPEED:

Orbaan

POSTDATA:

Orbaan

Daily Mail:

Orbaan

The Sun:

Orbaan