August 21 / 15.15 Carlisle

15.15

Good To Firm

Explosive Productions 20th Anniversary Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Explosive Productions 20th Anniversary Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.80

Form: -24123 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has proved largely consistent in Class 6 handicaps, winning three times and generally placed otherwise (including last twice); each-way possibilities, provided she copes with this step back up in grade.
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15

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Wichahpi

9st 5lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Chased home Annie Edson Taylor at Hamilton last month but two lesser efforts have followed; others hold more obvious claims.

12/1

9

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:38 Leicester

Wichahpi

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Not had a lot of luck of late, latterly when anticipating the start and slowly away at Chester ten days ago; has a C&D autumn win to her name and goes on the shortlist for a yard in decent nick.

8/1

7

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

16:20 Chester

Wichahpi

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Close to her last winning mark (6f, Carlisle) and has knocked at the door at Beverley (5f, soft; third) and Hamilton (6f, good to soft; runner-up) on her last two starts; that latest effort was given a boost with Gizelles Izzy (third) winning at Carlisle on Tuesday; one of the likeliest candidates.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 232318 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has raced at Carlisle in both starts since handicapping, winning over 7f on soft ground then down the field returned to 6f; may ideally need a step back up in distance; not the percentage call.
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9th

3

(12)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mostar Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Registered a half-length success over C&D four weeks ago on first crack at 1m and only her second AW attempt; unexposed over this trip and in this sphere; enters calculations up just 2lb.

6/1

35

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Mostar Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Has come from the rear for her two wins this season (6f/7f, good to firm; versatile ground-wise); looked as good as ever when keeping on for third at Haydock (7f, good) a fortnight ago and a strongly run 6f in a big field could prove ideal for this progressive filly; on the shortlist.

9/1

4

(9)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Mostar Dreams

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Posted her second win of the season when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month and didn't enjoy a clear run when mid-division at York subsequently; versatile ground-wise and she's on the shortlist.

11/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 430926

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-15 since 2yo debut success but ran respectably in better races at Chester (6f, good/good to soft) the last twice, latest despite wide trip; clear possibilities off current mark dropped to Class 5; was a stone higher in the weights around this time last year.
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6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Simon Dow

Three turf wins at 5f and 6f, the latest off this mark in September; big prices and well held in four sprints here for new yard and, although this is a drop in grade, he may be best left until back on grass.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

13:43 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Three turf wins but 0-9 on AW and he's been well held here (5f/6f) in all three runs for current yard; continues to drop down the weights but this is competitive and others are more convincing; reapplied cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

Form: 235359

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best form at 5f but has sometimes shaped as if this return to 6f is worth exploring; attractively handicapped, having gained sole success off 1lb higher, and can't be comfortably dismissed.
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2nd

3

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Stash The Cash

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Martin Dunne

Can lead; on a tempting mark relative to past turf form but he's 0-7 on the AW and has been well beaten since only just failing against Arlington over C&D in January; couldn't count on refitted blinkers, replacing a visor, returning him to form.

5/1

6th

5

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

13:44 Southwell (AW)

Stash The Cash

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Martin Dunne

Triple turf winner who is 0-6 on AW surfaces; went close over C&D on his penultimate start (first-time tongue-tie and visor combination) but was well beaten without the visor back here latest; visor now returns but hard to be confident of another better effort.

6/1

6th

6

(3)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Stash The Cash

9st 3lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Martin Dunne

Three turf wins for previous yard; 0-4 for current stable but went very close in visor over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he's in similar form with the headgear removed.

11/2

7/1

Form: 421284 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Largely solid record since wearing cheekpieces includes a Pontefract win (6f, good) for previous yard; very close fourth there last time on debut for new stable; likely player off same mark in the retained headgear.
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12th

13

(13)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Travis

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner who was admirably consistent in the second half of last year and reappeared with a good second at Newcastle in March; however, after a lesser run at Thirsk he was beaten a long way at Redcar only 16 days ago, and needs to leave that latest performance miles behind.

25/1

12th

6

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Travis

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Front-runner; came second at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March and ran well until weakening into fifth at Thirsk (1m, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month but, off current mark and over this trip, his chance is probably reliant on an uncontested lead.

10/1

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Travis

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just two wins from 31 starts but this front-runner often runs well and he was a close second on his reappearance at Newcastle (7f, AW) in March; had to work hard early to lead from wide draw at Thirsk (1m, good) last time so that fifth of 13 was a creditable performance; he's one to consider.

13/2

7/2

Form: 122 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Solid record at maiden/novice level, producing form figures of 122, clear second (behind a subsequent scorer) at Ripon most recently; all starts over 6f on soft/good to soft; strong contender on handicap debut, provided he copes with the forecast faster ground.
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1st

3

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Flowstate

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Only fourth off this mark at Southwell last week but this track seems to suit him ideally and he is 3-4 over C&D; not sure he is fully exposed at 7f just yet and he looks a major player.

9/4

4th

1

(5)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Flowstate

9st 11lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Invigorated by a step up to 7f this winter, winning three times at Newcastle; latest success was smooth and a 4lb rise does not look harsh; leading contender again if proving equally effective at Southwell.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-7241 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Successful in similar event at Newmarket (6f, good) this month, opening his account at the ninth attempt (but only his fourth run for new yard and second attempt in hood); may have more to offer in the retained headgear; respected.
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3

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

16:00 Yarmouth

Infinity Blue

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Julie Camacho

Sole win from 20 starts came at Newmarket last summer; good second off reduced mark at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in August but he's taken two backward steps since and has something to prove again; first-time cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

11

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Infinity Blue

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Only win in 15 attempts came off 1lb higher at Newmarket in August last year (6f, good); fair efforts in a visor (on again) when in the frame on last two starts; has each-way claims.

10/1

Form: 41-085 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on 2024 form but latest effort hinted at a revival; the only C&D winner in this field, having gained her 2yo maiden win here, and looks quite interesting returned to this scenario.
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7th

8

(3)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Back Before Dark

8st 10lb

J: William Carson

T: Andy Irvine

A fair 6f winner at her best but she ended her time with Grant Tuer below par and came in last of eight for her new yard over C&D eight days ago; she's not easy to make a case for.

33/1

8th

1

(10)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Back Before Dark

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Andy Irvine

Inconsistent for former stable and hasn't added to her maiden win back in June 2023; unraced at further than 7f (tailed off in on attempt) but pedigree offers hope she will stay.

33/1

25/1

Form: 963178

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Free-going filly who has raced exclusively over 5f, winning three times, most recently in selling handicap at Hamilton in June; couple of poor efforts since; not crying out for this new trip and can be opposed.
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9th

6

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Got involved too soon in the strongly run C&D race won by Ski Angel last time; inconsistent this term but is attractively treated (last two wins off 16lb higher).

10/1

6th

4

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:13 Musselburgh

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Effective on fast ground but all five wins have been on good or slower including three over C&D; 0-10 this season but he travelled well for a long way when third off this reduced mark at Hamilton ten days ago; usually races prominently and he could make another bold bid back at this track.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:43 Hamilton

Zaphea

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Productive 2024 campaign featured two wins over C&D; far from solid on 2025 form and is perhaps best watched unless the market speaks positively.

14/1

Form: -50038

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Placed at Pontefract (6f) on penultimate start but failed to back up that effort in the same scenario latest, underlining his inconsistency; capable of being involved but not sure what to expect.
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10th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:15 Carlisle

Midnite Runner

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Placed at Pontefract (6f) on penultimate start but failed to back up that effort in the same scenario latest, underlining his inconsistency; capable of being involved but not sure what to expect.

12/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Pontefract

Midnite Runner

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £134.70
Straight Forecast £201.25
Tricast £1244.94
Trifecta £1124.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Flowstate

The Sun:

Wichahpi

Telegraph:

Infinity Blue

TOPSPEED:

Midnite Runner

SPOTLIGHT:

Balon d'Or

The Times:

Flowstate

The Guardian:

Flowstate

Daily Mail:

Flowstate

D Express:

Flowstate

The Star:

Wichahpi

Daily Record:

Infinity Blue

POSTDATA:

Midnite Runner

Daily Mirror:

Balon d'Or