August 29 / 15.18 Carlisle

15.18

Good To Soft

Northern Security Handicap

  • Prize money: £5495.7
  • 0m 5f 182y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Northern Security Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -12415 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
7f AW winner last season (trained by Ollie Sangster); won first time out for current yard at Thirsk in July (6f, good to soft) and decent effort off 6lb higher at Haydock last time (6f, good); a possible.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(18)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roberto Caro

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on this year's best, including a close fourth over C&D in April; has had the odd excuse since and he ran perfectly well over an inadequate 5f at York three weeks ago (not well drawn); a big run could be on the cards.

12/1

10th

5

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Roberto Caro

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

4lb lower than for his last two 6f wins but recent efforts have been underwhelming and he's unproven over the minimum trip.

22/1

11th

4

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Roberto Caro

10st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Drawn wide when down the field at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time; his earlier 6f form brings him right into the reckoning and rain would be a positive; solid chance.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 11405 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won Newcastle maiden (7f) and Pontefract novice (6f, soft) on first two starts; hasn't run as well last couple of outings, but quite interesting back from a break.
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2nd

8

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Patrick Chamings

Record of 0-5 this term for new yard but has been working her way into form, including over C&D; not dismissed off current mark.

4/1

1

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Caught the eye dropped to a 0-70 for the first time at Kempton (6f) four weeks ago, beaten only just over 2l despite being repeatedly denied a clear run; the return to 7f should help if anything and Patrick Chamings is among the winners so there are reasons to be hopeful.

11/2

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Thursdays Child

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Patrick Chamings

She has slipped down the weights and there was more encouragement to be gleaned from her Goodwood fifth last month (7f, soft); drops in class today and Jim Crowley is booked; interesting.

8/1

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2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: -12034 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Beat a very useful sort by over 4l when winning a 7f Catterick novice on reappearance (heavy); fair form in two 6f handicaps at Chester on last two starts; chance.
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13th

16

(19)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Eye Of Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Scored at Ripon (6f) in September but yet to hit top form in four runs this season, beating only one back there (6f) 13 days ago; mark is plummeting but he still needs to take a step forward.

25/1

13th

9

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Eye Of Dubai

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

His record over C&D reads 121 and he has slipped to a dangerous mark after three low-key runs in 2026; looks the type to revive soon but perhaps when faced with slower ground than he'll encounter today.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Eye Of Dubai

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard.

10/1

11/1

Form: 11-089

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well suited by soft ground, winning a Nottingham maiden (5f, soft) and a York nursery (5f, soft) on last two starts last season; modest efforts in 5f/6f handicaps this term (all on good); this ground will suit; could bounce back.
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3rd

7

(7)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

On a long losing run; ran on late for fourth at Redcar 13 days ago but the wait for a first AW success looks set to continue.

13/2

4th

4

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Irish Nectar

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good nick, not seen to ideal effect when ninth of 12 in 6f Southwell AW handicap last month when racing wide; of some interest off a 3lb lower mark with yard going very well.

6/1

9th

6

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Found the drop to 5f against him last time (Tapeta), following a slow start, in a Newcastle handicap in which the leaders didn't come back; become very hit and miss but a case could be made dropped 2lb.

6/1

Form: 142-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Beat Eye Of Dubai by a neck when winning a Redcar novice on debut last season (6f, soft); gelded in December; coped with the faster ground when narrow winner at 14-1 on seasonal/handicap debut at Nottingham (6f; fifth has won since); should improve on that; interesting.
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3rd

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Valentine Catcher

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No threat to the easy winner but his staying-on second at Carlisle three weeks ago was still a fair effort; conditions shouldn't be an issue but others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

2nd

9

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed twice off higher marks this spring, latterly when third over nearly 7f here (good) in May; safely held twice since, though, (7f/1m) and reverts to sprinting with a bit to prove.

33/1

7th

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Valentine Catcher

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago, so his losing run continues, but he was in good heart previously and kept on well when making the frame at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Carlisle (7f, good); this first crack at 1m is worth a go and he's not ruled out each-way.

33/1

10/1

Form: 411688

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won 5f maiden at Pontefract last term (good to soft); two wins this season (over 7f/7.5f) but not quite so good recently (highly tried on occasions); this shorter trip could be beneficial (can pull hard).
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5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f

7/1

5th

7

(6)

29th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:22 Catterick

Princess Alex

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, raced in second after 2f, lost second and weakened from over 1f out

7/1

3rd

5

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

15:50 Musselburgh

Princess Alex

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won two in a row in the spring (soft/good to soft) and returned to form when second at Beverley (7.4f, good) last month; however, she was soundly beaten at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) recently and has to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 230066

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won two nurseries last season (5f/6f; AW/good); highly tried in some competitive handicaps this season, running well when placed on first two starts (5f, good/heavy) but hasn't fared quite as well since, including with blinkers and at 7f; on a good mark, but a bit to prove now.
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10th

2

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hedge Fund

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won over 6f on this track as 2yo; winless since that season but he's shown enough to think he can be placed to advantage off a reduced mark; had a troubled start to the season at Beverley but it's too soon to write him off; hood refitted with cheekpieces added.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Hedge Fund

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

Not a prolific winner; rather disappointing for this yard in a light campaign last season, best run when third at Haydock in September (5f, good; hood on for first time); no hood this time; on a good mark and could go well.

7/1

Form: 1-2100

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In good form earlier in the season, winning a Chester handicap on second start (5f, good; tactical race); disappointing with headgear last twice; may do better on this easier ground with headgear left off.
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7th

9

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Knicks

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

8lb lower than when beaten a head in a division of this last year; missed the kick here two weeks ago but nothing finished better and he looks ready to win again.

6/1

2nd

13

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Knicks

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Went close in a C&D handicap last July when rated 8lb higher; he has run some fair races in defeat this summer and shouldn't be too far away.

5/1

4th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Knicks

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Latest effort suggests he remains in form; still on a long losing sequence but looked an unlucky third, having been forced to switch, over C&D on penultimate start; possibilities off same mark.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.60
Straight Forecast £71.41
Tricast £202.32
Trifecta £325.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Valentine Catcher

D Express:

Roberto Caro

TOPSPEED:

Hedge Fund

The Star:

Roberto Caro

RP RATINGS:

Valentine Catcher

POSTDATA:

Valentine Catcher

The Times:

Valentine Catcher

Telegraph:

Valentine Catcher

The Guardian:

Valentine Catcher

Daily Mail:

Valentine Catcher

Daily Mirror:

Valentine Catcher

Daily Record:

Valentine Catcher