July 06 / 20.50 Carlisle

20.50

Good To Firm

Eden Animal Rescue ‘Rescue Care Rehome’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Eden Animal Rescue ‘Rescue Care Rehome’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 557-51 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Often leads; acts well here, with a win and a tight second over 1m from five course starts; ended a losing run at Hamilton (about 1m, good to firm; has won on good to soft) last time and is still favourably treated despite going back up 3lb; a good option.
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4th

2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Shahnaz

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Daragh Bourke

Needs to rebound from a poor run six weeks ago and is seemingly better suited by stiffer tracks than this but has slipped to a good mark and can't be ruled out.

7/1

5th

2

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Carlisle

Shahnaz

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Won twice last season, the second over C&D off a 3lb lower mark in July (good); hasn't added to her tally this time, but not disgraced in three 8.5f handicaps at Hamilton on first three starts (7f too short last time); interesting.

4/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7-8455 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two 1m2f wins in August (good) and September (soft) last year but not yet back in form since reappearing in May; getting better treated by the race but needs turnaround for headgear switch.
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8th

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Star Start

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2025; back to form when third of nine in 1m Pontefract handicap ten days ago so ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb.

10/1

3rd

7

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Star Start

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Six turf wins include one here (1m2f, good to firm) in August; had wind surgery before a fair comeback at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and built on that when fifth of 14 at Nottingham (1m2f, good) 11 days ago; drop back in trip no reason to rule him out and he's respected.

5/1

5th

13

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Star Start

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

In good form with a pair of 1m2f fast-ground wins last summer; ought to be sharper for Doncaster reappearance 13 days ago and on a workable mark if back close to his best.

22/1

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3rd
1 (3)
Solanna

13/2

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 0-5809

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins in the first half of 2023 on AW and turf (1m3f and 1m2f) and also some useful form in defeat, including on a stiff track; below best in 2024 but he was his shortest price of the year on AW last time when back from break; tongue tied the last twice but not today; revival possible.
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2nd

3

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Solanna

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

Nine wins to his name, including C&D, and just 1lb higher than for March's narrow Kempton success (1m3f); two creditable efforts have followed but he could use the ground drying out if he is to add to his tally.

9/2

3rd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Solanna

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Ridden by Rossa Ryan (now on Kurios Lady) on last two starts, prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f) before a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f); they were on AW and he ran only once on turf last year, when a respectable third off this mark at Haydock (1m2f, good) last July but he needs better than that.

7/2

Form: 7-0203

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has been placed in two of his last three Flat starts, at 1m and 1m1f (both on good) but well held each time and needs to find improvement.
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6th

8

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

National Question

11st 1lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adam Nicol

Got back on the up with a third success of the season in 2m1f handicap at Carlisle 20 days ago; up another 4lb but this course winner is a likely player once more for his in-form yard.

100/30

1st

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Carlisle

National Question

10st 11lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Adam Nicol

Ran no race last time at Musselburgh (soft) but had been in a good run of form and this drier surface should work in his favour.

13/2

4/1

Form: 325113 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has healthy 4-13 strike-rate for this yard, the latest two at Hamilton at about 1m1f on good and soft; lost little in defeat when third to Shahnaz there 24 days ago and looks set to continue his good form.
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9th

8

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Paul Traynor

Won four times in Britain for Lucinda Russell, but form has fallen off a cliff since rejoining this yard.

100/1

9th

15

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ledger

8st 10lb

T: Paul Traynor

First reserve; all four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive for current yard; tailed off on hurdle debut.

6

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

12:25 Down Royal

Ledger

11st 12lb

J: Mr W R Hamilton

T: Paul Traynor

All four Flat wins in Britain came at a low level; regressive this year for current yard and can only be watched now switched to hurdles.

66/1

10/1

Form: 06-876 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Both wins on the AW and 0-9 on turf but he ran well in defeat at Wetherby and on this course (1m; good and good to soft) last May and June and is 11lb lower now; not ruled out back on this stiff track.
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6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 including three over C&D; down to a handy mark again but he generally struggled during the winter and was beaten 11l at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; has something to prove after a short break and he needs a major revival back up in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 (7f and 1m); down to a handy mark again and his penultimate effort was a step back in the right direction; disappointed 12 days ago (slowly away) but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

12/1

Form: 223697

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in 2022 and most of her best form is on Tapeta; 0-10 on turf and although she wasn't far away on her latest run on this surface, at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May, she'll need more to break her turf duck.
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8th

7

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Balqaa

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

All five wins have came on AW; usually ridden with hold-up tactics and will need plenty of luck in running to get her head in front here.

10/1

5th

5

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

It was a classified race she won over C&D last month but this mark isn't beyond her and a slow start was no help at Southwell.

10/1

5th

4

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Balqaa

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Regained the winning thread in Wolverhampton classified race (9.5f) last week and may remain competitive despite a 6lb rise in her mark; well treated on best handicap form at up to 1m2f.

9/2

13/2

Form: 245453

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hasn't had any special connection with this track in the past and latest three turf wins have come at Ripon; below best back on turf on last two starts, including at that track, and has a shade to prove at present.
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5th

10

(13)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Little Ted

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9-96; just failed to reel in Wyvern over 7f here in December but laboured since; weakened, well down the field at Ripon (1m, good; beaten 17l) latest; is fairly treated but the chances are that age is beginning to catch up with him.

10/1

12th

5

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Little Ted

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Has three course wins over 1m2f; hasn't figured at Redcar or Ayr since returning to turf last month; best watched.

16/1

6th

7

(8)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Little Ted

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Into the veteran stage but on a competitive mark on form as recent as December; recent Redcar run should have sharpened him up but others may have his measure for win purposes.

10/1

16/1

Form: 52968-

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden; out of sorts on final starts for Ewan Whillans in the autumn but he went down narrowly off this mark on Newcastle AW (1m2f) in August and has the ability to go well if on song for new yard.
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8th

9

(7)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rampant

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

Some good runs in defeat in November/December, including here, but not at the same level this year and he remains a maiden after 33 starts.

33/1

5th

9

(9)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rampant

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Patrick Morris

32-race maiden who has been well held in last five runs, including behind Ice Opera in a classified event over C&D on Friday; passed over.

20/1

9th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rampant

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

31-race maiden who has been well held in his last four runs and he meets most of today's rivals on unfavourable terms; down the list.

16/1

33/1

Form: 780-00

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Has had few realistic chances but soundly beaten in all three handicaps, including over C&D, and remains one to watch for now.
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10th

10

(11)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Carlisle

Highland Loch

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Has had few realistic chances but soundly beaten in all three handicaps, including over C&D, and remains one to watch for now.

33/1

12th

10

(5)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Highland Loch

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Iain Jardine

Has failed to raise his modest profile since switched to handicaps and new blinkers will need to make the world of difference (cheekpieces did nothing).

20/1

12th

13

(12)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Highland Loch

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Iain Jardine

Struggled in four runs at Newcastle (1m-1m4f) towards the end of last year, including on his handicap debut in December; has been gelded and cheekpieces are now added but he needs a transformation on his return.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £12.00
Straight Forecast £10.60
Tricast £76.19
Trifecta £106.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ledger

Daily Mirror:

Shahnaz

Daily Mail:

Star Start

SPOTLIGHT:

Solanna

The Times:

National Question

Telegraph:

Cloch Nua

The Guardian:

Ledger

D Express:

Ledger

The Sun:

Star Start

The Star:

Shahnaz

Daily Record:

Shahnaz

RP RATINGS:

Solanna