August 29 / 14.18 Carlisle

14.18

Good To Soft

Armstrong Watson AJA Novice Flat Am Jockeys’ Handicap (Jockeys No More Than 3 Wins Start Of Season)

  • Prize money: £3228.55
  • 0m 7f 173y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Armstrong Watson AJA Novice Flat Am Jockeys’ Handicap (Jockeys No More Than 3 Wins Start Of Season)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 445222

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two wins back in 2018/19; not won since but good second on last three starts, including for today's rider at Newcastle last time (1m2f, standard to soft); each-way chance.
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9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

9th

3

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:28 Newcastle (AW)

Isle Of Wolves

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

took keen hold, held up in midfield

5/2

1st

2

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Isle Of Wolves

11st 4lb

J: Miss Hannah Dring

T: Harriet Bethell

travelled strongly, slowly away, midfield, smooth headway over 2f out, led going easily over 1f out, shaken up and went clear inside final furlong, easily

2/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 902672 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; two fair runs this season, the latest when runner-up to Star Of St James (easy winner since but now 11lb worse off) under today's rider at Redcar (1m, good to firm); softer ground a concern (withdrawn at Nottingham in June when it was good to soft).
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8th

4

(6)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

Made it 0-13 when only sixth over C&D 11 days ago on his second start of the season, but it's possible he's working his way back to form and he's well handicapped on last season's best efforts; not written off.

13/2

8th

4

(6)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:15 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear throughout

13/2

6th

2

(3)

24th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Ballsbridge

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Made it 0-12 when tailed off in reapplied cheekpieces on recent reappearance; however, if he's following the same pattern as last year there could be a big run forthcoming with the blinkers back on this afternoon.

13/2

25/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 005788

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden; below-par last twice, latest over C&D on stable debut when tried in a visor (good); regular cheekpieces back on here; bit to prove.
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4th

9

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Patrick Morris

All six wins have been at this track (7f/1m) but he's been below his best here on his last three starts; may have needed the run here in July but others have stronger claims.

33/1

14th

13

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

Bagged a fourth C&D success in February; off since a below-par seventh over C&D in March though so needs to hit the ground running.

33/1

7th

2

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tasever

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Patrick Morris

Six-time course winner, including twice from the front over C&D this winter; 4lb higher than for his last win and he's never defied a mark this lofty, but the promising Harry Vigors takes off 7lb and he may make a bold bid.

6/1

Form: 722211 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has been in fine form for today's rider recently, beating Ballsbridge (11lb better off) narrowly at Redcar (1m, good to firm) before an 8.5l win stepped up to 1m2f at Nottingham last time (good to firm); has form on this sort of ground; stiffer task off 9lb higher but a contender.
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10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

10th

10

(10)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

10th

10

(9)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St James

9st 2lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

A dual 1m/1m2f turf scorer in the summer and not seen to best effect when tenth in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap nine days ago, helping set a strong pace; he can't be discounted off a 3lb lower mark.

20/1

Form: -32295 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Stays 1m and suited by some give in the ground, but after two decent runs in May (7f, good/good to soft) hasn't run as well on last two starts; tongue-tie on for first time.
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

Form: 810045

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; winner at Gowran in May (7f, soft); hasn't run as well since, including both starts for this yard; others stronger.
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6

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:12 Perth

Cage Rattler

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

Flat scorer whose form in handicap hurdles is largely encouraging, staying-on third at Hexham (2m, good) most recently; enters calculations off same mark.

10/1

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Cage Rattler

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

1-23 under rules and 0-6 over hurdles but he has shown some ability and the return to this trip may help; worth a second look.

14/1

7

20th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:58 Hexham

Cage Rattler

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Sandy Forster

1-23 under rules and 0-6 over hurdles but he has shown some ability and the return to this trip may help; worth a second look.

14/1

6/1

Form: 289-74 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won four times at up to 1m5f; got too far back when eyecatching, running-on fourth over 1m3f here last time (good); could go well but might find 1m too sharp these days.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Annandale

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

C&D win in June (good ground) and he has performed to a fair level in defeat since; has more races in him but suspicion he would prefer quicker ground.

11/4

2nd

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

17:00 Carlisle

Annandale

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

9-70, with the most recent success coming at Hamilton (1m3f, good) in June off a 3lb lower mark than today's; consistent since and this hold-up performer has claims if things drop favourably.

5/1

66/1

Form: 07-707

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest performer who is hard to fancy.
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6th

8

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Gaazooo

8st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Shaun Harris

19-race maiden who has struggled under both codes this year and he can only be watched.

66/1

9th

9

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

14:30 Huntingdon

Gaazooo

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Shaun Harris

18-race maiden with little worthwhile form; pulled up on handicap debut over hurdles on penultimate start and was well beaten back on the Flat last month; easy to look elsewhere.

50/1

13th

15

(11)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Gaazooo

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Shaun Harris

17-race maiden with little worthwhile form; has started at triple-figure odds on all five starts this year; safe to turn elsewhere.

100/1

Form: 094411

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has won two 7.5f handicaps on good to firm at Beverley on last two starts; up another 4lb (7lb rise in total) so still feasibly treated but softer ground not in his favour.
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2nd

7

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

King Sharja

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Just fair efforts on turf lately, but is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in April last year and returns to the AW for the first time since beaten a head off 4lb higher back here in May; interesting.

5/1

6th

3

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 6

15:15 Beverley

King Sharja

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His three turf wins have come around here so that's a positive and twice finished second this year; possibilities back here from a handy draw.

11/2

5th

2

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:55 Musselburgh

King Sharja

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

His three turf wins have come around the right-hand turn at Beverley; twice a runner-up in May but his form has dipped twice since; has the ability to feature at this level.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 69673-

Last run: 318 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m2f for Harry Eustace in October 2022 (good to soft/soft); hasn't run as well since and pulled up in two races over hurdles this summer; cheekpieces now tried; plenty to prove at present.
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10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Aldbourne

10st 8lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, led towards far side 4f out, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

10th

10

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Nottingham

Aldbourne

10st 8lb

J: Miss Margot Scudamore

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent, led towards far side 4f out, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

3

(1)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Aldbourne

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Two wins over 1m2f for Harry Eustace in 2022 (soft/good to soft); not shown a great deal for present yard (tailed off over 1m at Carlisle last time); blinkers replace cheekpieces; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 056898

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Maiden; on a fair mark despite being 1lb out of the handicap but will need to improve on recent efforts.
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11th

11

(7)

29th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

14:18 Carlisle

Bingley Crocker

10st 5lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Patrick Morris

dwelt start

33/1

8th

13

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bingley Crocker

8st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Patrick Morris

14-race maiden; failed to get competitive at either Newcastle (first-time hood) or Redcar in recent weeks; nothing obvious to recommend him.

50/1

9th

11

(13)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:25 Redcar

Bingley Crocker

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Patrick Morris

Dropped to basement mark following five low-key runs for this yard; hood removed.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £22.60
Straight Forecast £21.69
Tricast £459.00
Trifecta £450.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Of St James

The Times:

Ballsbridge

RP RATINGS:

King Sharja

D Express:

Annandale

The Guardian:

Ballsbridge

Daily Mirror:

Ballsbridge

Telegraph:

King Sharja

The Sun:

Annandale

POSTDATA:

Star Of St James

Daily Mail:

Star Of St James

The Star:

Star Of St James

Daily Record:

Star Of St James