July 22 / 15.20 Cartmel

15.20

Good

Champagne Louis Roederer Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4145.58
  • 3m 1f 83y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Champagne Louis Roederer Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 84-211 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Back in good form this season and now bids for a hat-trick after two 2m6f course wins; finished strongly from poor position on latter occasion and could plausibly have untapped potential over this trip; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:55 Cartmel

City Derby

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won four on the bounce here last summer (2m6f-3m1f; soft/good) but has looked a little out of sorts this season, for all that he shaped a bit better last time after further wind surgery.

14/1

5th

11

19th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:22 Cartmel

City Derby

10st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft); lurks on a good mark but looked out of sorts here on both appearances this season and needs recent wind op to have made a difference; tongue-tie refitted.

16/1

9

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:40 Cartmel

City Derby

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time course winner (2m6f-3m1f, good-soft), including this race a year ago; needs to rebound from a disappointing run here (3m1f) last month but is back on a workable mark and can't be ruled out.

12/1

Form: /2-P52 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Posted best performance since long layoff when clear second at Bangor (2m7f, good) last month and is probably still on a good mark after recent 3lb rise; any rain will aid his cause; might be the answer.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Warwick

Dynamite Kentucky

12st 0lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Didn't have a lot in hand at Worcester (2m7f, good) and has gone up 5lb; however, he won't mind the recent rain and a lack of stamina won't stop him.

7/2

1st

1

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Worcester

Dynamite Kentucky

11st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Would appeal more on ground slower than good but comes here after running well in defeat on consecutive appearances this summer (2m7f/3m1f) and is still on a workable mark; can't be ruled out.

7/1

2nd

4

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

15:20 Cartmel

Dynamite Kentucky

11st 9lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway after 3 out, led approaching last, headed and outpaced last, rallied final 110yds, kept on

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: /3235-

Last run: 241 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Absent since a heavy defeat in November and has more to prove than a few of these but went very close off today's mark over C&D (good to soft) on last summer's stable debut and has obvious claims if back at that level.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Shantou Sunset

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Returned from layoff with low-key run in February but was placed twice under Leah Noreci here last summer (3m1f/2m6f) and seems very versatile regarding ground; can't be ignored.

12/1

4th

7

24th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

17:05 Cartmel

Shantou Sunset

10st 5lb

J: Leah Noreci

T: James Moffatt

Returned from layoff with low-key run in February but was placed twice under Leah Noreci here last summer (3m1f/2m6f) and seems very versatile regarding ground; can't be ignored.

12/1

Form: 44P-44

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m4f hurdle winner at Newcastle (heavy/good) in spring 2023 and returned from break with two very respectable runs in May, the latter over C&D; no surprise if she makes her presence felt.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Our Laura B

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

No win since May 2023 but, following wind surgery, she's not been far away in two of her last three starts; the latest was her fifth of 14 to Gardener over C&D; place chance.

11/2

5th

6

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Our Laura B

11st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Ben Haslam

On a long losing sequence and she was pulled up in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Newcastle 32 days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: PP-221 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at tenth attempt, in 2m6f maiden here (good) last month; that form isn't anything to get too excited about but, if his stamina lasts, he ought to be very competitive again on this handicap return.
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2nd

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

15:57 Musselburgh

Boomslang

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last, good headway 14th, went second home turn

Evs

2nd

2

1st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 138y

Class 3

15:57 Musselburgh

Boomslang

12st 0lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

held up in last, good headway 14th, went second home turn

Evs

1st

4

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 4f 68y

Class 2

14:20 Musselburgh

Boomslang

10st 9lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

A better chaser than hurdler and defied 12st with a game performance at Carlisle (3m, good); 7lb rise might not be too damaging and he'll be fine back at 2m4f.

7/2

Form: PU-PP8

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won Irish point in 2022 but 0-11 under rules; never dangerous when eighth at Hexham (2m7f, good) last month and effectively 6lb higher here.
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7th

12

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Robert DOres

10st 13lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

All three wins have been over C&D, including in this race last season; shaped as though returning to form when sixth at Bangor last time; back on his last winning mark; one to consider.

14/1

6th

9

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

16:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Robert DOres

10st 5lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

All three hurdle wins have been on slow ground at Hexham (2m7f) and latest was in October; only 2lb higher than for that success but he's been well held in his last two starts; may have needed the run at Carlisle last month but this is competitive and others are preferred.

20/1

6th

9

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Robert DOres

10st 2lb

J: Jonathon Bewley

T: George Bewley

Goes well fresh for he has won twice after a break over 2m7f at Hexham this season (good to soft); these conditions suit; should go well after another absence despite rise in grade and being 1lb out of the handicap.

14/1

Form: 44-123

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace for clearcut win at Perth (3m, good to firm) last month and has been placed over that C&D twice since; needs to prove he's effective on this different track but is evidently in good nick.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Dalileo

10st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Record of 4-56, latest win coming off this mark over 3m here last July (good) on second run after a break; hasn't been out since November; should come on for the run.

20/1

Form: 6-9532

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Placed on last two outings, more recently when staying-on second in 2m6f mares' handicap here (good) last month; 3lb higher in a more competitive race today, though, and has not won since 2022.
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4th

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Starlyte

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Few secrets left after 41 hurdles starts but back below her last winning mark again, and every outing so far this year has suggested that an extended run of races beyond 3m looks in order now; not without interest.

8/1

3rd

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Starlyte

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 2m5f here (good to soft) last March but he's 0-11 since and was a well-held fourth behind Kilmore Rock over C&D last month; now back on last winning mark but she's not easy to predict and others are preferred.

7/1

4th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Starlyte

11st 3lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time course winner, most recently in valuable series final (2m5f, good to soft) in March 2025; generally disappointing this season but kept on well for huge-odds fourth in mares' Listed race here (3m, good to soft) last month and returns to a handicap on a workable mark.

7/1

Form: 722/44

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Second to fairly good mares in two bumpers in August 2021 and returned from mammoth absence with two fourths in 2m6f maiden hurdles here this season, laterly beaten about 7l in race won by Boomslang; up in trip for this handicap debut and could easily have more to offer.
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3

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Shantou Champagne

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

prominent, disputed lead 3rd, led before 4th

14/1

12

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

15:20 Cartmel

Shantou Champagne

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

held up in rear, slow jump 5th, struggling 3 out, pulled up after 2 out

8/1

4th

9

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

13:20 Cartmel

Shantou Champagne

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Second to fairly good mares in two bumpers in August 2021 but was off the track for over 1,000 days before modest fourth over C&D (good to soft) on last month's hurdling debut; needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.

16/1

Form: 35PP7/

Last run: 491 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not seen over hurdles since some disappointing efforts during 2022-23 season, and was well beaten off lowly marks on both recent Flat starts; 11lb out of the weights here; difficult to enthuse over.
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8

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 5

16:28 Wetherby

Monticello

10st 4lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Neil Mechie

held up in last, jumped right and lost ground 4th, mistake 9th, tailed off from 10th, pulled up before 12th

50/1

10th

12

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 5

16:05 Pontefract

Monticello

8st 11lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Neil Mechie

slowly away, always behind

66/1

13

22nd Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 4

15:20 Cartmel

Monticello

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Neil Mechie

prominent, outpaced and lost position before 2 out, pulled up before last

100/1

Non-runners

Townhill, Saint Bibiana, Lady Mendoza, Native Fighter

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.00
Straight Forecast £42.05
Tricast £492.71
Trifecta £420.60

Selections

Telegraph:

City Derby

SPOTLIGHT:

Dynamite Kentucky

The Times:

Starlyte

The Sun:

Townhill

D Express:

Saint Bibiana

TOPSPEED:

Shantou Sunset

The Guardian:

Starlyte

Daily Mail:

City Derby

The Star:

City Derby

Daily Record:

City Derby

RP RATINGS:

Dynamite Kentucky

POSTDATA:

Dynamite Kentucky

Daily Mirror:

Dynamite Kentucky