August 21 / 14.40 Carlisle

14.40

Good To Firm

Every Race Live On RacingTV Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses in Bands C and D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Every Race Live On RacingTV Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses in Bands C and D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-2522 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Yet to get his head in front but he came in runner-up for the fourth time in his last five starts in 7f Redcar maiden 11 days ago; he holds leading form claims; blinkers added.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 250408

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Capable of some fair form but he has failed to beat a rival on his last two outings in 5f handicaps at Redcar and Thirsk this summer; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

13:00 Catterick

Obligatory

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and pressed leader over 1f out, led final 110yds, kept on well

12/1

8th

6

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Obligatory

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Ten-race maiden who is yet to threaten in handicaps but he ran well when runner-up in Carlisle novice (6f, good) last month and is also effective on soft ground; not ruled out.

9/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 82

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Palace Malice gelding who built on his debut eighth when runner-up in 7f Redcar maiden last month; he may do better still so is well in the mix.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(7)

1st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pinsent

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't built on his Redcar second, pulling hard next time and then blowing the start behind Genta at Wolverhampton; has it to prove now.

4/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pinsent

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: David & Nicola Barron

slowly away, raced in last

9/2

3rd

2

(4)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:40 Carlisle

Pinsent

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David & Nicola Barron

took keen hold, prominent, challenging over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

6/4

12/1

Form: 2-4296

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden who wasn't disgraced when a staying-on sixth in 5f Beverley maiden a week ago; this longer trip should suit so she's one to consider with cheekpieces/tongue-strap also fitted now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

9st 0lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Brian Ellison

Maiden who has bits of respectable 5f form at Newcastle; gives the impression this return to 6f is worth exploring on first run since wind surgery; one for the shortlist.

10/1

14

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

9st 3lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-13 but she has shown winning potential, including over C&D; respectable effort in a handicap here 11 days ago but she was behind Lady Of The Garr on that occasion.

10/1

3rd

10

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Newcastle (AW)

Northerner

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

12-race maiden; effective over C&D but she has work to do with Dorothy May on their recent C&D run.

8/1

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-1, hinted at promise on her sole run for Richard Fahey when fifth in Catterick maiden (6f, good to soft) on her debut 82 days ago; no forlorn hope for her new yard with tongue-tie added.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

14:50 Hamilton

Hachiko

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well held in two starts over 6f on good/good to soft at Carlisle last year (first for Richard Fahey); up 2f in trip on return from 11 months off having undergone wind surgery; tongue-tie removed afer one use; twice withdrawn since last month (vet's advice/refused to enter stalls); stable also runs Precious Sapphire.

33/1

1

(8)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ripon

Hachiko

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Soundly beaten in fifth last year on first two starts (6f, good to soft/good); this 4yo returns having had wind surgery but would be a shock winner.

25/1

1

(2)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hachiko

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Modest form in two 6f runs last season (debut for Richard Fahey); had a wind op since last seen; should appreciate the extra furlong but likely one for handicaps after this.

16/1

Form: 77

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has offered little in a pair of 7f Redcar maidens this summer; it's easy to look elsewhere.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Mary Ellen Best

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

Makes handicap debut off a basement mark but she's shown little at big prices across her three starts, and others are more compelling.

25/1

6th

5

(7)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:40 Carlisle

Mary Ellen Best

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Tracy Waggott

midfield, some headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out

100/1

7th

1

(6)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Mary Ellen Best

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Tracy Waggott

Beaten 20l when sent off 50-1 for belated debut over C&D (good) ten days ago; can only watch.

66/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Mattmu who is a half-brother to 8.4f winner Ice Mayden (RPR 57); dam, poor 7f maiden (RPR 44), is a half-sister to 1m2f Listed winner Maid Of Camelot; market can guide on his belated debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(6)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Matt Cool

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fred Watson

Lightly raced for a 6yo, but beaten a long way in all four starts including in a similar contest over C&D in March; passed over back from another absence.

66/1

6th

4

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Matt Cool

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Fred Watson

Has offered little in a trio of races, including when last of five here in 1m novice in October; needs a major step forward after a five-month layoff.

33/1

4th

2

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

16:45 Redcar

Matt Cool

9st 7lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Fred Watson

towards rear, struggling 3f out

100/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000gns foal; Land Force filly who is a half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Equity's Darling (RPR 70); dam, 6f AW winner (RPR 63), is a half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Makanah; possibilities on her debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Sadiiki

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Fred Watson

Peak RPR of just 44 in her nine starts; hard to recommend back from a 142-day layoff.

33/1

7th

8

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sadiiki

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Fred Watson

Fourth in three classifieds over C&D this year, this is a tougher assignment on her handicap debut.

20/1

4th

7

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:53 Newcastle (AW)

Sadiiki

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Fred Watson

Lightly raced 4yo who has shown only very modest form, failing to threaten when fourth in two C&D classified races in February/March, when last seen; this is a weaker race of its type but her claims aren't compelling.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £17.42
Trifecta £29.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gundogan

D Express:

Pinsent

RP RATINGS:

Gundogan

POSTDATA:

Gundogan

The Times:

Gundogan

Telegraph:

Gundogan

The Guardian:

Gundogan

Daily Mail:

Gundogan

The Star:

Gundogan

Daily Record:

Gundogan

Daily Mirror:

Pinsent

The Sun:

Pinsent